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



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Department of Commerce





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                                           


  



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary

13 CFR Ch. III

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

19 CFR Ch. III

37 CFR Chs. I, IV, and V

48 CFR Ch. 13

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

October 1999 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations

AGENCY:  Office of the Secretary, Commerce.

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  In compliance with Executive Order 12866 entitled, 
``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 
as amended, the Department of Commerce, in April and October of each 
year, publishes in the Federal Register an agenda of regulations under 
development or review over the next 12 months. Rulemaking actions are 
grouped according to prerulemaking, proposed rules, final rules, long-
term actions, and rulemaking actions completed since the April 1999 
agenda. The purpose of the agenda is to provide information to the 
public on regulations currently under review, being proposed, or issued 
by the Department. The agenda is intended to facilitate comments and 
views by interested members of the public.

     The Department's October 1999 regulatory agenda includes 
regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted during the 
period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   

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

General: Comments or inquiries of a general nature about the agenda 
should be directed to Michael A. Levitt, Assistant General Counsel for 
Legislation and Regulation, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 
20230; telephone: 202-482-3151.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:    Executive Order 12866 requires agencies 
to publish an agenda of those regulations that are under consideration 
pursuant to this order. By memorandum of July 21, 1999, the Office of 
Management and Budget issued guidelines and procedures for the 
preparation and publication of the October 1999 Unified Agenda of 
Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The Regulatory Flexibility 
Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., requires agencies to publish, in April and 
October of each year, a regulatory flexibility agenda which contains a 
brief description of the subject area of any rule which is likely to 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. The agenda also identifies those entries that have been 
selected for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act.

Department of Commerce's Regulatory Plan 

     For this edition of the Department of Commerce's agenda, the 
most significant regulatory actions are included in The Regulatory 
Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal 
Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the table of 
contents and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which 
directs the reader to the appropriate sequence number in part II.

Explanation of Information Contained in the Agenda 

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

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

Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS Regulatory Entries 

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

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

     The DOC October 1999 regulatory agenda follows.

 Kathryn R. Lunney,

Deputy General Counsel.

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                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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510          Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities              0690-AA28
            Receiving or Benefiting From Federal Financial Assistance...........................
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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511          Standards of Ethical Conduct--Department of Commerce Supplemental Regulations......     0690-AA23
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                                Bureau of Economic Analysis--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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512          Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad--1999............................     0691-AA36
513          Change in Reporting Requirements for BE-577, Direct Transactions of U.S. Reporter       0691-AA37
            With Foreign Affiliate..............................................................
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                                  Bureau of Economic Analysis--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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514          Benchmark Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services     0691-AA35
            Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons--1999....................................
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                                    Bureau of the Census--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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515          Changes to the Foreign Trade Statistical Regulations (FTSR) To Clarify the              0607-AA20
            Definition of Exporter..............................................................
516          Special Services and Studies by the Bureau of the Census; General..................     0607-AA24
517          Furnishing Personal Census Data From Census of Population Schedules; General            0607-AA25
            Requirements........................................................................
518          Furnishing Personal Census Data From Census of Population Schedules: General            0607-AA26
            Requirements........................................................................
519          Special Services and Studies by the Bureau of the Census; Fee Structure for Age         0607-AA27
            Search and Citizenship Information..................................................
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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520          Reporting Value on Shipper's Export Declaration for Inland Freight and Insurance        0607-AA29
            Charges.............................................................................
521          Reporting the Value of Repairs and Replacement Parts on the Shipper's Export            0607-AA30
            Declaration.........................................................................
522          Notation of the Shipper's Export Declaration Filing Exemption Statement on Manifest     0607-AA31
            Documents...........................................................................
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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523          Amendment to the Foreign Trade Statistical Regulations: Provisions for Filing           0607-AA19
            Shippers Export Data Electronically Using the Automated Export System (AES).........
524          New Canadian Province Import Codes for Territory of Nunavut........................     0607-AA32
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                              Economic Development Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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525          Regulations To Implement the Economic Development Administration Reform Act of 1998     0610-AA56
526          Civil Rights Guidelines............................................................     0610-AA59
527          Economic Adjustment Program--Revolving Loan Fund (FLF) Grants......................     0610-AA62
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                                   General Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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528          Public Information, Freedom of Information and Privacy.............................     0605-AA14
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                                    General Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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529          Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of       0605-AA09
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofits and Commercial Organizations......
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                                    General Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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530          Solicitation Provisions and Contract Causes: Women-Owned Small Business Sources....     0605-AA13
531          Agency-Level Protest Procedures--Level Above the Contracting Officer...............     0605-AA15
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                             International Trade Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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532          External Production Incentives Benefits to Jewelry Manufacturers in the U.S.            0625-AA55
            Insular Possessions.................................................................
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                              International Trade Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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533          Procedures for Conducting Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews of Antidumping and                 0625-AA51
            Countervailing Duty Orders..........................................................
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                              International Trade Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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534          Export Trade Certificates of Review (15 CFR 325)...................................     0625-AA52
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                              International Trade Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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535          Revocation of Orders Based on Absence of Dumping; DRAMS WTO Decision...............     0625-AA54
536          Critical Circumstances, Timing of a Preliminary Finding............................     0625-AA56
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                                 Bureau of Export Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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537          Export of Technology and Software Through Electronic Transmissions, Downloads, and      0694-AB97
            Programmed Onto Hardware............................................................
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                              Bureau of Export Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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538          Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Parties to a Transaction and        0694-AB88
            their Responsibilities, Routed Export Transactions, Shipper's Export Declarations,
            and Export Clearance................................................................
539          Revisions to the North Korean Embargo Policy.......................................     0694-AC10
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                                Bureau of Export Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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540          Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations (Reg Plan Seq. No. 18).....................     0694-AB06
541          Change the Commerce Control List To Revise Controls on Communication Intercepting       0694-AB41
            Devices (Export Commerce Control Number ECCN 5A980).................................
542          Revisions to EAR as a Result of the Addition of Brazil, Ukraine, and Latvia to the      0694-AB50
            Nuclear Suppliers Group.............................................................
543          Revisions to Commerce Control List: Addition of Technology and Software Controls        0694-AB53
            for Certain Crime Control Commodities...............................................
544          Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Additions to the Entity List...     0694-AB60
545          Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention; Revisions to the Export              0694-AB67
            Administration Regulations..........................................................
546          Exports of Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Other Related Materials:               0694-AB68
            Implementation of Firearms Convention...............................................
547          Clarification of Reporting Requirements Under the Wassenaar Arrangement............     0694-AB72
548          Exports and Reexports of Commercial Charges and Devices Containing Energetic            0694-AB79
            Materials...........................................................................
549          Revisions to the Commerce Control List; Medical Products Containing Biological          0694-AB85
            Agents..............................................................................
550          Revisions to the Commerce Control List Based on Wassenaar Arrangement Review.......     0694-AB86
551          Exports and Reexports of Explosive Detection Systems; Expansion of Foreign Policy       0694-AB87
            Controls............................................................................
552          Exports to Kosovo..................................................................     0694-AB99
553          License Exceptions LVS and APR for High Performance Computers; Revisions to ECCN        0694-AC01
            4A003...............................................................................
554          Editorial Clarifications and Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations....     0694-AC02
555          Definition Harmonization...........................................................     0694-AC03
556          Rewrite of Support Documents section in 748 and other editorial changes............     0694-AC04
557          Exports and Reexports to Sudan.....................................................     0694-AC05
558          Anti-terrorism Controls on Iraq....................................................     0694-AC06
559          Effect of Imported Articles on the National Security...............................     0694-AC07

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560          Revisions to the Commerce Control List: Clarifications of Missile Technology and        0694-AC08
            Nuclear Non-proliferation Controls for Export Control Classification Number 2B009...
561          Exports to the Government of Serbia................................................     0694-AC09
562          Revisions to Encryption Items......................................................     0694-AC11
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                               Bureau of Export Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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563          Revision of Foreign Boycott Provisions of Export Administration Regulations........     0694-AA11
564          Transfer of Dual-Use Items From U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List...     0694-AA52
565          Clarification of Enhanced Proliferation Control Initiative (EPCI) ``Catch-All''         0694-AB10
            Provision and Validated License Requirements........................................
566          Administration of State Log Exports Ban............................................     0694-AB25
567          Libya: Expansion of Foreign Policy Controls........................................     0694-AB28
568          Clarification of License Exception GFT (Humanitarian Donations)....................     0694-AB49
569          Exports of Technology and Software; Release of Technology or Source Code to Foreign     0694-AB59
            Nationals in the United States......................................................
570          De Minimis Exclusion for Technology and Software...................................     0694-AB62
571          India and Pakistan Sanctions.......................................................     0694-AB73
572          Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Country Groups D:1 and E:2;         0694-AB76
            License Exception TMP...............................................................
573          Expansion of License Exception CIV Eligibility for ``Microprocessors'' Controlled       0694-AB90
            by ECCN 3A001.......................................................................
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                               Bureau of Export Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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574          Licensing of, and Expansion of National Security and Foreign Policy Controls on,        0694-AB47
            Recoverable Encryption Software.....................................................
575          Revisions to the Commerce Control List: Changes in Missile Technology Controls.....     0694-AB75
576          Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations; Commerce         0694-AB77
            Control List........................................................................
577          Encryption Items...................................................................     0694-AB80
578          Editorial Clarification and Revision to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)     0694-AB81
579          Removal of Commercial Communications Satellites and Related Items From the              0694-AB84
            Department of Commerce's Commerce Control List for Transfer to the Department of
            State's U.S. Munitions List.........................................................
580          Addition of Macau to Export Administration Regulations.............................     0694-AB89
581          Exports to Serbia..................................................................     0694-AB91
582          Exports and Reexports for Syrian Civilian Passenger Aircraft Safety of Flight......     0694-AB92
583          Exports to Cuba....................................................................     0694-AB93
584          Reexports of U.S.-Origin Aircraft to Libya.........................................     0694-AB94
585          Revision of High Performance Computer Licensing Policy.............................     0694-AB96
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                        National Institute of Standards & Technology--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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586          Implementation of the Fastener Quality Act.........................................     0693-AB47
587          Guidance on Federal Conformity Assessment Activities...............................     0693-AB49
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                       National Institute of Standards & Technology--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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588          National Type Evaluation Program...................................................     0693-AB45
589          NIST Traceable Reference Materials Program.........................................     0693-AB46
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                         National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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590          Notice of Control Date for the Atlantic Herring Fishery............................     0648-AM86
591          Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies and Atlantic        0648-AM99
            Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plans; Control Date for Capacity and Latent Effort...
592          Rulemaking for the Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals During World-wide Deployment     0648-AM62
            of the U.S. Navy's Low Frequency Active Sonar.......................................
593          North Atlantic Whale Protection....................................................     0648-AM85
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                      National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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594          Regulatory Amendment To Implement Permit, Reporting, and Recordkeeping Requirements     0648-AE01
            for Processing Vessels Over 125 Feet and Their Catcher Vessels: Pacific Coast
            Groundfish..........................................................................
595          Fishery Management Plan for Tilefish...............................................     0648-AF87
596          Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico     0648-AG87
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands.........................................................
597          Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Bluefish...................     0648-AH63
598          Amendment to the Observer Program..................................................     0648-AI69
599          Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Herring Fishery...........................     0648-AI78
600          Regulatory Amendment to Establish permit and Reporting Requirements for Pelagic         0648-AJ08
            Troll and Handline Vessels Fishing off Pacific Remote Islands of the United States..
601          Amendment 10 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish FMP Regarding Salmon Bycatch in            0648-AJ22
            Groundfish Trawl....................................................................
602          Regulatory Amendment To Establish a Program for the Collection and Use of Fees in       0648-AJ52
            the Individual Fishing Quota Program................................................
603          Amend the Foreign Fishing Regulations to Implement the Provisions of a Pacific          0648-AJ60
            Insular Area Fishery Agreement......................................................
604          Establish ``Central Registry for Limited Access System Permits''...................     0648-AJ77
605          Regulatory Amendment To Change Membership Requirements for the Regional Fishery         0648-AJ82
            Management Councils.................................................................
606          Adjustment of Management Program for Pelagic Species Fisheries in the Western           0648-AK11
            Pacific.............................................................................
607          Adjustment of the Management Program for Precious Corals Fisheries in the Western       0648-AK23
            Pacific.............................................................................
608          Regulatory Amendment To Implement Observer Requirements for Processing Vessels Over     0648-AK26
            125 Feet: Pacific Coast Groundfish..................................................
609          Amendment to Portions of Individual Fishing Quota Program Regulations..............     0648-AK50
610          Amendment 54 to FMP for Groundfish Fishery of Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area      0648-AK70
            and Amendment 54 to FMP for Groundfish of Gulf of Alaska............................
611          Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska To     0648-AK74
            Close an Area.......................................................................
612          Fishing Capacity Reduction Program.................................................     0648-AK76
613          Rule To Implement Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic           0648-AK80
            Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries...........................................
614          Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Hawaiian Islands.....     0648-AK82
615          Revise Exempted Fishing Regulations To Specify Compensatory Fishing Under Exempted      0648-AK84
            Fishing.............................................................................
616          Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic            0648-AK89
            Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic..................................
617          Amendment 17 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf     0648-AK96
            of Mexico...........................................................................
618          Regulatory Amendment To Change the Limited Entry, Sablefish Fishery Season              0648-AL12
            Structure Fixed Gear................................................................
619          Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery.     0648-AL27
620          Amendment 57 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish in the BSAI Prohibiting      0648-AL30
            Directed Fishing for Pollock With Bottom Trawl Gear.................................

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621          Regulatory Amendment To Prohibit Fishing by Vessels Over 50 Feet from Fishing for       0648-AL41
            Pelagic Management Unit Species Within 50 Nautical Miles of American Samoa..........
622          Proposed Guidelines for Defining Serious Injury; Request for Comments..............     0648-AL44
623          Regulatory Amendment To Allow ``Stacking'' of Multiple Limited Entry Permits in the     0648-AL50
            Pacific Coast Groundfish Fisheries..................................................
624          Amendment 14 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Plan......................................     0648-AL51
625          Regulatory Amendment To Fund Purchase of Limited Entry Trawl Permits To Reduce          0648-AL66
            Excess Capacity in Pacific Coast Groundfish Fleet...................................
626          Adjustment of Management Program: Crustacean Fisheries in the Western Pacific......     0648-AL67
627          Regulatory Amendment To Allow Limited Entry Trawlers To Retain Groundfish Taken in      0648-AL68
            Excess of Cumulative Trip Limits....................................................
628          Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Lingcod and Bocaccio Rockfish Between Commercial       0648-AL69
            and Recreational Groundfish Fisheries...............................................
629          Regulatory Amendment To Establish Program for Collection and Use of Fees in             0648-AL71
            Community Development Quota Program.................................................
630          Recreational Measures for 1999 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries.     0648-AL75
631          Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Calico Scallop Fishery in the South Atlantic          0648-AL78
            Region..............................................................................
632          Generic Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment (SFA) to the FMPs for the Gulf of           0648-AL81
            Mexico Addressing Requirements Regarding Overfishing, Bycatch, Fishing Communities,
            and other SFA Provisions............................................................
633          Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Sustainable Fisheries Act Requirements Regarding     0648-AL86
            Overfishing, Bycatch, Fishing Communities and Provisions for Fishery Management
            Plans for the Caribbean.............................................................
634          Regulatory Amendment to the Alaska Groundfish Regulations Pertaining to Scales          0648-AL88
            Performance Criteria................................................................
635          Amendments to the Alaska Groundfish and Crab FMPs to revise the License Limitation      0648-AL95
            Program.............................................................................
636          Regulatory Amendment To Reinstate 6000 Pound Trip Limit of Halibut in Area              0648-AL97
            Northeast of the Bering Sea.........................................................
637          Definition of Overfishing for Salmon Fisheries Off Alaska..........................     0648-AL98
638          Amendments to Alaska Groundfish, Crab, and Scallop FMPs to Implement the American       0648-AL99
            Fisheries Act.......................................................................
639          Regulatory Amendment To Establish Total Allowable Catch Limits for the Gulf Groups      0648-AM01
            of King and Spanish Mackerel for the 1999-2000 Fishing Year.........................
640          Regulatory Amendment under the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources of       0648-AM04
            the Gulf of Mexico to Establish Red Snapper TAC and Associated Management Measures
            for 2000............................................................................
641          Fishery Management Plan Amendment To Revise CDQ Regulations........................     0648-AM07
642          Fishery Management Plan for Pelagic Sargassum Habitat of the South Atlantic Region.     0648-AM15
643          Amendment 10 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of       0648-AM23
            Mexico..............................................................................
644          Adjustment of Management Program; Crustacean Fisheries of the Hawaiian Islands.....     0648-AM26
645          List of Fisheries for 2000.........................................................     0648-AM28
646          Fishery Management Plan Amendment to Rebuild C. Bairdi Stocks......................     0648-AM29
647          Enhanced Measures To Mitigate Seabird Bycatch in the Alaska Hook-and-Line Fisheries     0648-AM30
648          Revisions to the License Limitation Program for the Commercial Crab Fisheries of        0648-AM31
            the BSAI............................................................................
649          Steller Sea Lion Conservation Measures for the BSAI and GOA Pollock Fisheries......     0648-AM32
650          PR/FR Vessel Monitoring System for Aleutian Island Atka Mackerel Fishery...........     0648-AM34
651          Alaska Groundfish Fishery Management Plan Amendment To Revise Improved Retention/       0648-AM39
            Improved Utilization Program (IR/IU)................................................
652          Alaska Groundfish License Limitation Program Amendments............................     0648-AM40
653          Scallop License Limitation Program.................................................     0648-AM42
654          Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for 2000..................................     0648-AM43
655          Regulatory Amendment To Change the Regulations Implementing the North Pacific           0648-AM44
            Observer Program....................................................................
656          Recreational Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries       0648-AM46
            for Fishing Year 2000...............................................................
657          Quotas for the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery for Fishing Year 2000.....................     0648-AM47
658          Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries for          0648-AM48
            Fishing Year 2000...................................................................
659          Initial Specifications for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries       0648-AM49
            for Fishing Year 2000...............................................................
660          Fishing Quotas for Fishing Year 2000 for Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog            0648-AM50
            Fisheries...........................................................................
661          FMP Amendment 53 to Require Full Retention of Demersal Shelf Rockfish..............     0648-AM51
662          Rulemaking to Announce the Annual 2000 Management Measures for Pacific Halibut          0648-AM52
            Fisheries Under the International Pacific Halibut Commission........................
663          Established Control Date for the Commercial Gillnet Fishery for Atlantic Group King     0648-AM60
            Mackerel North of Cape Lookout, NC..................................................
664          BSAI FMP Amendment 58..............................................................     0648-AM63
665          Regulatory Amendment to Adjust Halibut Bycatch Accounting for Yellowfin Sole            0648-AM64
            Fishery.............................................................................
666          Establishment of Control Date for the Dolphin and Wahoo Commercial Fisheries in the     0648-AM67
            South Atlantic EEZ..................................................................

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667          Regulatory Amendment under the Fishery management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources      0648-AM70
            of the Gulf of Mexico to Establish Management Measures for Gag and Black Grouper....
668          Modify Dealer and Vessel Reports Requirements......................................     0648-AM74
669          Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources     0648-AM75
            of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic............................................
670          Halibut Bycatch Accounting for the Yellowfin Sole..................................     0648-AM76
671          Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Time Area Closure of Pelagic Longline Fishery       0648-AM79
            to Protect Small Swordfish..........................................................
672          Measures for the Pollock Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands to comply       0648-AM83
            with the American Fisheries Act.....................................................
673          Framework Regulatory Amendment for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS)          0648-AM91
            Fisheries...........................................................................
674          Resubmission of a Previously Disapproved Measure (Greater Amberjack Trip Limit)         0648-AM93
            Originally Contained in Amendment 9 to the FMP for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of
            the South Atlantic Region...........................................................
675          Amendment 62 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian       0648-AM94
            Islands Management Area and Amendment 62 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf
            of Alaska...........................................................................
676          Simplification of Capital Construction Fund rules..................................     0648-AM95
677          Implementation of Western Pacific Community Development Program....................     0648-AM96
678          Implementation of Western Pacific Coral Reef Ecosystem Fishery Management Plan          0648-AM97
            (FMP)...............................................................................
679          Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Western Pacific......     0648-AM98
680          Prohibit Use of Set Net Gear to Harvest Groundfish in Certain Portions of the           0648-AN03
            Exclusive Economic Zone Waters Seaward of California................................
681          1999 Quotas for the Purse Seine Fisheries in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.............     0648-AN04
682          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Minimum Size Adjustments for Atlantic      0648-AN06
            Billfish............................................................................
683          Regulatory Amendment to Establish Total Allowable Catch Limits for the Atlantic         0648-AN07
            Groups of King and Spanish Mackerel for the 1999-2000 Fishing Year..................
684          Amendment 18 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf     0648-AN09
            of Mexico...........................................................................
685          Annual Specifications for Fishing Year 2000 for Atlantic Herring...................     0648-AN11
686          Amendment 13 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management        0648-AN12
            Plan................................................................................
687          Amendment 10 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan...................     0648-AN16
688          Amendment 13 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.................     0648-AN17
689          Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan........................     0648-AN19
690          Amendment 14 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.................     0648-AN20
691          Regulatory Amendment to Clarify the Alaska Groundfish Individual Fishing Quota          0648-AN21
            program Appeals Regulations.........................................................
692          Regulatory Amendment to Implement an Observer Program for Vessels Delivering Shore-     0648-AN27
            side; Pacific Coast Groundfish......................................................
693          Limitation on Section 9 Protections Applicable to Salmon Listed as Threatened under     0648-AG15
            the Endangered Species Act, for Actions Under Tribal Resource Management Plans
            (Tribal Plans)......................................................................
694          Proposed Rule To Provide Regulations for Permits for Capture, Transport, Import and     0648-AH26
            Export of Protected Species for Public Display, and for Maintaining a Captive Marine
            Mammal Inventory....................................................................
695          Proposed Rule Governing the Issuance of Permits for Marine Mammal Photography......     0648-AH31
696          Amend Regulations Governing the Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals.............     0648-AH83
697          Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Rule Governing Take of West Coast           0648-AK94
            Steelhead...........................................................................
698          Section 4(d) of ESA Protective Regulations for Johnson Seagrass, a Threatened           0648-AL59
            Species.............................................................................
699          Determination of Critical Habitat for Johnson's Seagrass...........................     0648-AL82
700          Draft Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts in Making Listing Decisions....     0648-AL91
701          Rulemaking for the Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction and              0648-AM09
            Operation of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms in the U.S. Beaufort Sea................
702          Rule Governing the Take of Seven Threatened Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs)     0648-AM59
            of West Coast Salmonids.............................................................
703          Designation of the Cook Inlet, Alaska, Stock of Beluga Whale as Depleted Under the      0648-AM84
            Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Response to Petitions.......................
704          Revision of Federal Consistency Regulations Under the Coastal Zone Management Act..     0648-AD83
705          Revision of Overflight Regulations.................................................     0648-AI91
706          Interagency Consultation for the National Marine Sanctuary Program.................     0648-AL06
707          Natural Resource Damage Assessment Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.............     0648-AM80
708          Coastal Zone Management Act Consistency Regulations................................     0648-AM88
709          Licensing of Private Remote-Sensing Satellite Systems (Reg Plan Seq. No. 19).......     0648-AC64
710          Policies and Procedures Regarding Program Evaluation and Competitive Funding            0648-AL45
            Requirements Within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research..................
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                        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
711          Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Reef-Associated Plants        0648-AG88
            and Invertebrates for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.......................
712          Implement Regulations Under ACFCMA To Provide for Coordinated Management of the         0648-AH41
            American Lobster Resource Throughout Its Range, End Overfishing, and Rebuild the
            American Lobster Stock..............................................................
713          Interim Final Rule To Consolidate the Rules for Spiny Lobster Fishery of the Gulf       0648-AJ28
            of Mexico and South Atlantic and Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico With 50
            CFR 622.............................................................................
714          Guidelines for the Description, Identification, Conservation, and Enhancement of        0648-AJ30
            Essential Fish Habitat..............................................................
715          Implementation of a Fishery Management Plan for Monkfish...........................     0648-AJ44
716          Amendment 16A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the         0648-AK31
            Gulf of Mexico......................................................................
717          Proposed Highly Migratory Species Process..........................................     0648-AK40
718          Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Endangered Status and Designated            0648-AK53
            Critical Habitat for Coastwide Chum Salmon..........................................
719          Rule To Implement a Fishery Management Plan for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery..........     0648-AK79
720          Regulatory Amendment To Establish a Sitka Sound Halibut Management Plan............     0648-AL18
721          Regulatory Amendment To Revise the Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for         0648-AL23
            1999................................................................................
722          Amendment 9 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP To Address New Sustainable Fisheries      0648-AL31
            Act Requirements, and Other Management Measures.....................................
723          Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Sustainable Fishery Act Definitions and Other        0648-AL42
            Required Provisions in Fishery Management Plans of the South Atlantic Region........
724          Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Essential Fish Habitat in Fishery Management         0648-AL43
            Plans of the South Atlantic Region..................................................
725          Implementation of Amendment 8 to the Northern Anchovy Fishery Management Plan......     0648-AL48
726          Amendment 11 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan...............     0648-AL52
727          Amend 12 Summer Flounder, Scup & Black Sea Bass Fisheries FMP; Amend 8 to FMP for       0648-AL56
            Atlantic Mackerel, Squid & Butterfish; and Amend 12 to FMP for Atlantic Surf Clam
            and Ocean Quahog Fisheries..........................................................
728          Amendment 16B to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the         0648-AL57
            Gulf of Mexico......................................................................
729          Regulatory Amendment To Implement a Limited Access Program That Requires Species        0648-AL65
            Endorsements To Participate in Fisheries Targeting Certain Groundfish Species.......
730          Rule to Prohibit Fishing and Anchoring of Fishing Vessels in the EEZ Seaward of         0648-AL93
            Navassa Island......................................................................
731          Amendment To Require a Specific Vessel Name be Included on a License for a Vessel..     0648-AL96
732          2000 Harvest Guidelines for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Lobster Fishery......     0648-AM16
733          Fishing Participation in 1999 in Non-Salmon Fishery................................     0648-AM18
734          Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Announcement of the 2000 Groundfish Fishery           0648-AM21
            Specifications and Management Measures..............................................
735          Effects of Spotter Aircraft Assistance in Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (BFT) Fishery......     0648-AM27
736          Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Regulatory Amendment.....................................     0648-AM36
737          Endangered and Threatened Species; Status of Chinook Salmon in Washington, Idaho,       0648-AM54
            Oregon and California and Designation of Critical Habitat...........................
738          Emergency Interim Rule to Close Red Porgy Fishery of the South Atlantic Region.....     0648-AM55
739          Interim Final Rule to Revise the List of Gear and Fisheries under Jurisdiction of       0648-AM56
            Each Fishery Management Council or the Secretary of Commerce for Highly Migratory
            Species.............................................................................
740          Disaster Assistance Program for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery.................     0648-AM68
741          Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fishery Regulatory Adjustment Purse Seine Category Allocation     0648-AM82
            Limit...............................................................................
742          Interim Final Rule to Implement Interim Measures to Adjust the Gulf of Maine Cod        0648-AM87
            Landing Limit for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP)..........
743          Emergency Interim Rule for Restricted Reopening of Limited Access Permit                0648-AM92
            Application Process for Snapper-Grouper Permits in the South Atlantic Region........
744          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Limited Access Permits................     0648-AN05
745          Annual Framework Adjust to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan......     0648-AN13
746          Framework Adjustment 32 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan......     0648-AN14
747          Framework Adjustment 31 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan......     0648-AN15
748          Framework Adjustment 12 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan........     0648-AN18
749          Designated Critical Habitat; Pacific Steelhead.....................................     0648-AG49
750          Final Rule To Establish Guidelines for Nonlethally Deterring Marine Mammals From        0648-AH19
            Endangering Personal Safety or Damaging Public or Private Property..................
751          General Authorization for Scientific Research Involving Level B Harassment.........     0648-AH20
752          Endangered and Threatened Species: Take of Threatened Southern Oregon/Northern          0648-AJ91
            California Coast Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) Coho Salmon..................

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753          Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Threatened Status and Designated            0648-AK52
            Critical Habitat for West Coast Sockeye Salmon......................................
754          Definition of Harm Under the ESA...................................................     0648-AK55
755          Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Trawling Requirements..............................     0648-AK66
756          Pacific Offshore Cetacean Take Reduction Plan......................................     0648-AL70
757          Redesignation of Critical Habitat for Snake River Spring/Summer Chinook............     0648-AM41
758          Marketing and Reporting Beluga Whales..............................................     0648-AM57
759          Designate Critical Habitat.........................................................     0648-AM58
760          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Summer Flounder Fishery.......................     0648-AM89
761          Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary..............................................     0648-AE41
762          Operations of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the Gulf of the Farallones National      0648-AK01
            Marine Sanctuary....................................................................
763          Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary--Addition of Definition for Seabirds.......     0648-AL09
764          NOAA Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act.............     0648-AL58
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
765          General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries--Standard Definitions....................     0648-AG46
766          Regulatory Amendment To Require Electronic Submission by Alaska Groundfish              0648-AI66
            Processors of Weekly Production Reports and Check In/Out Reports....................
767          Regulatory Amendment To Revise the Product Recovery Rate Codes for Certain Alaska       0648-AI87
            Groundfish Products.................................................................
768          Regulatory Amendment To Implement Bycatch Reduction Measures.......................     0648-AJ47
769          Implementation of Data Collection and Reporting Requirements to the Fishery             0648-AJ75
            Management Plan for the American Lobster Fishery....................................
770          Rulemaking To Establish the North Pacific Loan Program.............................     0648-AK07
771          Regulatory Amendment To Develop a C. Bairdi Vessel Incentive Program...............     0648-AK08
772          Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Pacific Halibut to the Halibut Subsistence Fishery     0648-AK16
773          Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Pacific Halibut to the Charter Boat Fleet.........     0648-AK17
774          Amendment 52 to FMP for Groundfish Fishery of Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area      0648-AK73
            and Amendment 52 to FMP for Groundfish of Gulf of Alaska............................
775          Observer Funding Policy............................................................     0648-AL08
776          Crab Community Development Quota Reserves..........................................     0648-AL92
777          Fishery Management Plan Amendments to Establish Permit Moratoria in the                 0648-AM03
            Recreational-for-Hire Sectors in the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Migratory Pelagics and
            Reef Fish Fisheries.................................................................
778          Observation Coverage Multispecies Groundfish.......................................     0648-AM53
779          BSAI FMP Amendment 66..............................................................     0648-AM72
780          Endangered and Threatened Species: Listing Status and Designation of Critical           0648-AM90
            Habitat for White Abalone...........................................................
781          Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirement Revisions to the Alaska Groundfish              0648-AN01
            Fisheries Alaska Commercial Operator's Annual Report (ACOAR)........................
782          Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of the         0648-AN08
            Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic...................................................
783          Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf       0648-AN10
            of Mexico...........................................................................
784          Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirement Revisions to the Alaska Groundfish              0648-AN22
            Fisheries Logbooks..................................................................
785          Regulatory Amendment to Redefine Vessel Length Overall.............................     0648-AN23
786          Amendment 63 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian       0648-AN24
            Islands Management Area and Management 63 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf
            of Alaska...........................................................................
787          Amendment 64 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea...............     0648-AN25
788          Amendments to Alaska FMPs for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallop to Reduce Halibut           0648-AN26
            Mortality...........................................................................
789          Sea Turtle Monitoring and Conservation Measures for Nonshrimp Fisheries............     0648-AE54
790          Proposed Rule To Require Certain Fish From Mexico To Retain Heads and Tails Intact      0648-AF32
            in Order To Protect the Endangered Totoaba..........................................
791          Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Fisheries-Related Research..................     0648-AF50
792          Proposed Rule To Authorize Lethal Takings of Marine Mammals by State Authorities...     0648-AG79
793          Final Rule To Amend Marine Mammal Regulations To Authorize Incidental Takings of        0648-AG80
            Marine Mammals by Harassment as Authorized by Public Law 103-238....................
794          North Atlantic Right Whale Protection; Interim Final Rule..........................     0648-AH47

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795          Implementation of 1997 MMPA Amendments Affecting Yellowfin Tuna Purse Seine Fishing     0648-AI85
            in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.....................................................
796          Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary--Minor Boundary Revision....................     0648-AL07
797          Regional Marine Research Program...................................................     0648-AF20
798          National Undersea Research Program Funding Regulations.............................     0648-AH90
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
799          Regulatory Amendment To Impose Restrictions on Fishing Black Rockfish Off Oregon...     0648-AG81
800          Regulatory Amendment for Managing Pelagic Fisheries by U.S. Vessels Beyond EEZ          0648-AG85
            Throughout Pacific..................................................................
801          Regulatory Amendment To Extend California Gillnet Regulations to the EEZ...........     0648-AJ21
802          Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species, Amendment 1 to     0648-AJ67
            the Billfish FMP and Consolidation of Regulations...................................
803          Rule To Implement Procedures for Issuance of Permits Under Section 204(d) of the        0648-AJ70
            Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act............................
804          Final Definition of the Zero Mortality Rate Goal...................................     0648-AJ84
805          Regulatory Amendment To Specify Minimal Vessel Ownership Requirements for the Hired     0648-AK20
            Skipper Provision in the IFQ Fisheries..............................................
806          Implementation of Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Bottomfish and     0648-AK21
            Seamount Groundfish Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region.........................
807          Additional Measures of Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp        0648-AK29
            Fishery of the South Atlantic--Procedures for Testing and Certification of Bycatch
            Reduction Devices (BRDS)............................................................
808          Regulatory Amendment for a Bycatch Reduction Device (BRD) Testing and Certification     0648-AK32
            Protocol Under Amendment 9 to the FMP for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico..
809          Western Pacific Crustacean Fisheries; Bank-Specific Harvest Guidelines.............     0648-AK61
810          Regulatory Amendment To Establish Application Period for License Limitation Program     0648-AK69
811          Amendment 13 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Plan......................................     0648-AK83
812          VMS Pilot Program for Atlantic Swordfish...........................................     0648-AK90
813          Amend the Bluefin Statistical Document To Allow for the Attachment of Re-export         0648-AL02
            Certificates........................................................................
814          Fishery Disaster Relief............................................................     0648-AL13
815          Amendment 48 to the BSAI FMP and Amendment 48 to the GOA FMP - Streamline Annual        0648-AL19
            Specification Process...............................................................
816          Regulatory Amendment to the Halibut Community Development Quota Program -               0648-AL21
            Definition of Management Measures...................................................
817          Management of U.S. Purse Seine Fishery in the Eastern Pacific Ocean................     0648-AL28
818          Vessel Permit Consistency Amendment................................................     0648-AL36
819          Atlantic Sturgeon EEZ Regulations..................................................     0648-AL38
820          BSAI/GOA/KTC/Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP) Amendments 55/55/8/5 Essential       0648-AL40
            Fish Habitat Definitions............................................................
821          Implementation of Amendments to Four Western Pacific Fishery Management Plans To        0648-AL49
            Address New Requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management
            Act.................................................................................
822          Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Certain Groundfish Species Between the Trawl and       0648-AL62
            Fixed Gear Commercial Groundfish Fisheries..........................................
823          1999-2000 Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian           0648-AL64
            Salmon Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California...............
824          Framework 27 To Implement Annual Management Measures for Northeast Multispecies         0648-AL72
            Fishery Management Plan.............................................................
825          Regulatory Amendment To Establish Total Allowable Catch Limits for the Atlantic and     0648-AL80
            Gulf of Mexico Groups of King and Spanish Mackerel for the 1998-99 Fishing Year.....
826          FMP Amendment for the Commercial King and Tanner Crab Fisheries of the BSAI and         0648-AL89
            Scallop Fisheries Off Alaska........................................................
827          Regulatory Amendment To Adjust the Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper TAC and Associated        0648-AL94
            Management Measures Under the Framework Procedure of the FMP for the Reef Fish
            Resources of the Gulf of Mexico.....................................................
828          Amendment to Individual Fishing Quota Survivorship Provision.......................     0648-AM00
829          Framework Adjustment 28 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Northeast                0648-AM10
            Multispecies Fishery (FMP) To Provide Consistency Between the Harbor Porpoise Take
            Reduction Plan and the FMP..........................................................

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830          Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Salmon Fishery Management Plan (FMP)...................     0648-AM13
831          Addendum to Fishery Management Plan for Highly Migratory Species (HMSFMP)..........     0648-AM17
832          Regulatory Amendment - Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Final 1999 ABC, OY and         0648-AM19
            Tribal and Nontribal Allocations for Pacific Whiting................................
833          Northern Anchovy Fishing; Quotas for the 1999 and 2000 Fishing Year (Annual             0648-AM20
            Specifications).....................................................................
834          Fleet Capacity Limits for U.S. Purse Seine Fishery in the Eastern Pacific Ocean....     0648-AM22
835          Framework Adjustments to the Northeast Multispecies and Atlantic Sea Scallop FMPs       0648-AM24
            to Allow Controlled Access to the Georges Bank Closed Areas by Scallop Vessels......
836          Framework Adjustment to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Sea Scallops       0648-AM25
            To Allow Controlled Access to the Georges Bank Groundfish Closed Areas by Scallop
            Vessels.............................................................................
837          Emergency Rule for Steller Sea Lion Conservation Measures for BSAI and GOA Pollock      0648-AM33
            Fisheries During Second Half of 1999................................................
838          Revise BSAI Bycatch Management Program for Chinook Salmon..........................     0648-AM38
839          Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances..................................     0648-AM61
840          Framework 30 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Managment Plan..................     0648-AM65
841          Regulatory Amendment under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources      0648-AM66
            of the Gulf of Mexico to Implement Red Snapper Management Changes...................
842          Atlantic Bluefin Tuna; 1999 Deadline for Permit Category Changes...................     0648-AM69
843          Emergency Interim Rule to Increase the Minimum Size Limit in the Recreational Red       0648-AM71
            Snapper Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico...............................................
844          Extension of Emergency Interim Rule to Implement a 4-fish Recreational Red Snapper      0648-AM73
            Bag Limit in Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico...................................
845          Amendment 45 to Extend Allocation of Pollock to the CDQ Program....................     0648-AM77
846          Determination of State Jurisdiction for Reporting Catch of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna...     0648-AM81
847          Performance Standards for Tuna Vessel Operators....................................     0648-AD03
848          Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; Dolphin Mortality Limits During Purse Seine     0648-AF07
            Sets on Marine Mammals in the Eastern Tropical Pacific..............................
849          Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; ``Dolphin-Safe'' Tuna Labeling.............     0648-AF08
850          Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals: Tuna Purse Seine Vessel Observer Expenses..     0648-AG35
851          Designated Critical Habitat; Central California Coast and Southern Oregon/Northern      0648-AG56
            California Coast Coho Salmon........................................................
852          Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals: Proposed Rule Prohibiting U.S. Citizens         0648-AH04
            From Encircling Marine Mammals During Tuna Fishing Operations.......................
853          Final Policies for Safe Harbor and Candidate Conservation Agreements...............     0648-AJ54
854          Proposed Rule on Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Power Plant Operations at          0648-AK00
            Seabrook, New Hampshire.............................................................
855          Endangered and Threatened Species; Status of Chinook Salmon in Washington, Idaho,       0648-AK02
            Oregon and California...............................................................
856          Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations...............................     0648-AK41
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                  National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
857          Improvement of Technical Management of Internet Names and Addresses................     0660-AA11
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                                Patent and Trademark Office--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
858          Changes To Implement the Patent Business Goals.....................................     0651-AA98
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                                  Patent and Trademark Office--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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859          Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees for Fiscal Year 2001.........................     0651-AB01
860          Official Insignia of Native American Tribes: Statutorily Required Study............     0651-AB02
861          Clarification of Patent and Trademark Copy Fees....................................     0651-AB08
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
862          Patent Application Electronic Submission Rules.....................................     0651-AA50
863          Requirements for Registration To Practice Before the PTO in Patent Cases...........     0651-AA93
864          Technical Requirements for Registration To Practice Before the PTO in Patent Cases.     0651-AA95
865          Consideration of Interlocutory Rulings at Final Hearing in Interference Processings     0651-AB03
866          Changes To Implement Optional Inter Partes Reexamination Proceedings...............     0651-AB04
867          Changes To Implement Eighteen-Month Publication of Patent Application..............     0651-AB05
868          Changes To Implement Patent Term Adjustments and Revise Application Examination         0651-AB06
            Practice Under Twenty-Year Patents Term.............................................
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
869          Changes To Implement 18-Month Publication of Patent Applications...................     0651-AA75
870          Rules of Practice in Patent Cases; Reexamination Proceedings.......................     0651-AA79
871          Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Rules Changes..................................     0651-AB00
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                                  Technology Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
872          Promotion of Private Sector Industrial Technology Partnerships.....................     0692-AA13
873          Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under     0692-AA14
            Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements............................
874          Acquisition and Protection of Foreign Rights in Inventions.........................     0692-AA15
875          Licensing of Government-Owned Inventions...........................................     0692-AA17
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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510. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND 
ACTIVITIES RECEIVING OR BENEFITING FROM FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 92-318, sec 901 and 902

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 8a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce plans to join with the Department 
of Justice and other agencies in a Governmentwide common rule to 
enforce title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The rule will 
provide guidelines for enforcing nondiscrimination on the basis of sex 
in education programs and activities receiving or benefiting from 
Federal financial assistance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kimberly H. Walton, Acting Director, Office of Civil 
Rights,

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Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary, Room 6010, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-5691

RIN: 0690-AA28
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Maggi
Phone: 202 482-5384

RIN: 0690-AA23
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




512. BENCHMARK SURVEY OF U.S. DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD--1999

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108 Intl Investment and Trade Svcs 
Survey Act

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 806

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing 15 CFR 806.16 to provide for 
the conduct of the BE-10, Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment 
Abroad--1999, as required in the International Investment and Trade in 
Services Survey Act, 22 USC 3101 to 3108 (see especially section 4(b) 
of the Act). The existing rule covers a similar survey for 1994 which 
has been completed and which the new survey will update.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking   09/07/99                    64 FR 48568
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
Period End                      11/08/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9800
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________




513. CHANGE IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BE-577, DIRECT TRANSACTIONS OF 
U.S. REPORTER WITH FOREIGN AFFILIATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 806

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing rule 15 CFR 806.14 to bring 
reporting on the BE-577, Direct Transactions of U.S. Reporter With 
Foreign Affiliate, into conformity with the proposed BE-10, Benchmark 
Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad - 1999.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking   02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9800
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA37

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




514. BENCHMARK SURVEY OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN U.S. 
FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS AND UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS--1999

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108 Intl Investment & Trade in Svcs 
Survey Act

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing rule 15 CFR 801.11 to provide 
for the conduct of the BE-80, Benchmark Survey of Financial Services 
Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Unaffiliated 
Foreign Persons--1999, as required in the International Investment and 
Trade in Services Survey Act, 22 USC 3101 to 3108 (see especially 
section 4(b) of the Act). The existing rule covers a similar survey for 
1994, which has been completed and which the new survey will update.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/99                    64 FR 37049
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/99
Final Action                    10/00/99
Final Action Effective          11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9800
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301 to 307

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.4; 15 CFR 30.7

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/98                    63 FR 41979
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/98
Second NPRM                     10/04/99                    64 FR 53861

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Korpusik, Regulations, Outreach, & Education 
Branch, Foreign Trade Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 
Census, Room 3148, FB-3, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 457-2238
Fax: 301 457-3765

RIN: 0607-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1526; 13 USC 8

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 50.1(d)

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski, Assistant Chief (Services), 
National Processing Center, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 
Census, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132
Phone: 812 218-3579
Fax: 812 218-3293

RIN: 0607-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 13 USC 8

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 80.1(c)

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski, Assistant Chief (Services), 
National Processing Center, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 
Census, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132
Phone: 812 218-3579
Fax: 812 218-3293

RIN: 0607-AA25


_______________________________________________________________________



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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 13 USC 8

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 80.1(g)

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski, Assistant Chief (Services), 
National Processing Center, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 
Census, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132
Phone: 812 218-3579
Fax: 812 218-3293

RIN: 0607-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1526; 13 USC 8

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 50.5

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski, Assistant Chief (Services), 
National Processing Center, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 
Census, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132
Phone: 812 218-3579
Fax: 812 218-3293

RIN: 0607-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




520. REPORTING VALUE ON SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATION FOR INLAND FREIGHT 
AND INSURANCE CHARGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301 and 302

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.7(q)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of the Census is amending the Foreign Trade 
Statistics Regulations to clarify the provisions for reporting the 
value of merchandise on the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) when the 
inland and freight and insurance charges are not known. Current 
provisions define the value to be reported on the SED as the value at 
the U.S. port of export including inland freight and insurance charges. 
In situations where inland freight and insurance charges are not known 
the Census Bureau will require that the exporter add 3 percent of the 
value of the commodity to the value to determine the total value to be 
reported on the SED.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Frank Korpusik, Regulations, Outreach, & Education 
Branch, Foreign Trade Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 
Census, Room 3148, FB-3, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 457-2238
Fax: 301 457-3765

RIN: 0607-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




521. REPORTING THE VALUE OF REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ON THE 
SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301 and 302

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.30(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of the Census is amending the Foreign Trade 
Statistics Regulations to clarify provisions for reporting the value of 
exports that were previously imported for repairs or alterations, and 
the value of replacement parts. This amendment will clarify provisions 
for reporting the cost of repairs and/or alterations and reporting the 
value of replacement parts on the Shipper's Export Declaration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Frank Korpusik, Regulations, Outreach, & Education 
Branch, Foreign Trade Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 
Census, Room 3148, FB-3, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 457-2238
Fax: 301 457-3765

RIN: 0607-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




522. NOTATION OF THE SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATION FILING EXEMPTION 
STATEMENT ON MANIFEST DOCUMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301 and 302

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of the Census is amending the Foreign Trade 
Statistics Regulations (FTSR) to clarify provisions for notating the 
Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) filing exemption statement on the 
bill of lading, air waybill, or other loading document for

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carrier use, in all cases, when an SED is not required to be filed. 
This amendment will require the exporter to reference the specific FTSR 
section, explaining the exemption criteria, whenever an SED is not 
required to be filed with the statement ``No SED Required, FTSR 30.XX'' 
on the manifest document.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Frank Korpusik, Regulations, Outreach, & Education 
Branch, Foreign Trade Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 
Census, Room 3148, FB-3, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 457-2238
Fax: 301 457-3765

RIN: 0607-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




523. AMENDMENT TO THE FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICAL REGULATIONS: PROVISIONS 
FOR FILING SHIPPERS EXPORT DATA ELECTRONICALLY USING THE AUTOMATED 
EXPORT SYSTEM (AES)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.60

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         04/13/99                     64 FR 7412
Final Action                    07/28/99                    64 FR 40974

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Frank Korpusik
Phone: 301 457-2238
Fax: 301 457-3765

RIN: 0607-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




524.  NEW CANADIAN PROVINCE IMPORT CODES FOR TERRITORY OF 
NUNAVUT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301 to 307

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 30.80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of the Census is amending the Foreign Trade 
Statistics Regulations (FTSR), to add a new Canadian Province/Territory 
code for the Territory of Nunavut. This Canadian territory code is 
being added to the existing Canadian Province/Territory codes used for 
reporting Canadian Province of Origin information on Customs Entry 
Records.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/10/99                    64 FR 24942

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Frank Korpusik, Regulations, Outreach, & Education 
Branch, Foreign Trade Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 
Census, Room 3148, FB-3, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 457-2238
Fax: 301 457-3765

RIN: 0607-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Economic Development Administration (EDA)



_______________________________________________________________________




525. REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION 
REFORM ACT OF 1998

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: 42 USC 3121 et seq

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 300 to 318

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 11, 1999.

Abstract: EDA will implement the requirements of the Economic 
Development Administration Reform Act of 1998 establishing criteria and 
procedures for the award of grants under the legislation, a 
comprehensive revision of the Public Works and Economic Development Act 
of 1965.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/03/99                     64 FR 5348
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/11/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/05/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Edward M. Levin, Chief Counsel, Department of Commerce, 
Economic Development Administration, 7th Floor, Room 7005, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4687
Fax: 202 482-5671
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0610-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




526. CIVIL RIGHTS GUIDELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2000d et seq; 42 USC 3123; 29 USC 794; 42 USC 
6101

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is being withdrawn. The regulatory provisions of 
this action will be included in EDA's rule to implement the Economic 
Development Reform Act of 1998, RIN

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0610-AA56. The remaining provisions of this document will be guidance, 
thus it will not be a rule subject to listing in the Agenda.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank J. Monteferrante, Director, Compliance Review 
Division, Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, 
Room H-7816, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-5575

RIN: 0610-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




527.  ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM--REVOLVING LOAN FUND (FLF) 
GRANTS

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 3149

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 308

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EDA will be publishing a final rule revising its Revolving 
Loan Fund (RLF) program as a result of recommendations made by a 
special task force established to examine program procedures and 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99
Final Action Effective          11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Edward M. Levin, Chief Counsel, Department of Commerce, 
Economic Development Administration, 7th Floor, Room 7005, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4687
Fax: 202 482-5671
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0610-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




528. PUBLIC INFORMATION, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552 to 553; 44 USC 3101; 44 USC 3717; 
Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1950

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 4; 15 CFR 4a; 15 CFR 4b

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce plans to amend the regulations 
pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and 
declassification and public availability of national security 
information. The proposed rule contains new provisions implementing the 
Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendment of 1996, reflects the 
principles established by the President and Attorney General in the 
FOIA Policy Memoranda of October 4, 1993, incorporates updated cost 
figures to be used in charging fees, and streamlines and clarifies the 
present regulations at 15 CFR parts 4, 4a and 4b.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking   10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: None.

Agency Contact: Andy McCready, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-8044

RIN: 0605-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 64212]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/04/98                    63 FR 47155
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/03/98
Final Action                    10/00/99
Final Action Effective          10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan L. Sutherland, Acting Director, Office of 
Executive Assistance Management, Department of Commerce, Office of 
Administration, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20230
Phone: 202 482-4115

RIN: 0605-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




530. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CAUSES: WOMEN-OWNED SMALL 
BUSINESS SOURCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1352

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/30/99                    64 FR 35080

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lisa Jandovitz
Phone: 202 482-0202

RIN: 0605-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________




531. AGENCY-LEVEL PROTEST PROCEDURES--LEVEL ABOVE THE CONTRACTING 
OFFICER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1333.100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/06/99                    64 FR 16651

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lisa Jandovitz
Phone: 202 482-0202

RIN: 0605-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




532.  EXTERNAL PRODUCTION INCENTIVES BENEFITS TO JEWELRY 
MANUFACTURERS IN THE U.S. INSULAR POSSESSIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 19 USC 1202, PL 97-446; 48 USC 1681, PL 103-465, PL 
94-241; PL 106-36

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce and the Department of the Interior 
propose to amend their regulations governing duty-exemption allocations 
and duty-refund benefits for watch producers in the United States 
insular possessions (the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and 
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) due to the enactment 
of Pub. L. 106-36. This law amends additional U.S. notes to chapter 71 
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (``HTSUS'') to 
provide a duty-refund benefit for any article of jewelry within heading 
7113 which is the product of the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa 
or the Northern Mariana Islands in accordance with the new provisions 
of the note in chapter 71 and additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91. The 
proposed rule would amend the regulations by changing Title 15 CFR Part 
303 to include jewelry, creating a Subpart A for the current insular 
watch and watch movement regulations and a Subpart B for the new 
regulations pertaining to jewelry duty-refund benefits authorized by 
Pub. L. 106-36.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: None

Agency Contact: Faye Robinson, Program Manager, Department of Commerce, 
International Trade Administration, HCHB Room 4211, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3526

RIN: 0625-AA55

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




533. PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEWS OF ANTIDUMPING 
AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY ORDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On May 19, 1997 (62 FR 27296), the Department of Commerce 
(the Department) published final rules on, inter alia, procedures for 
conducting antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings to conform 
the Department's existing regulations to the Uruguay Round Agreements 
Act (URAA). Although these regulations contain provisions on the 
conduct of sunset reviews, the Department is planning to amend the 
regulations to provide more guidance on the procedures for conducting 
sunset reviews. Specifically, the Department proposes to amend the 
procedural regulations for participation in, and conduct of, sunset 
reviews to add two definitions to provide shorthand expressions for 
120-day and 240-day sunset reviews; provide deadlines for certain 
submissions; clarify the information to be provided by parties 
participating in a sunset review; clarify when the Department will 
conduct a 120-day or a 240-day sunset review, and provide time limits 
for actions to be taken by the Department.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/20/98                    63 FR 13516
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/20/98
Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stacy Ettinger, Attorney, Department of Commerce, 
International Trade Administration, Room 3828, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4618

RIN: 0625-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




534. EXPORT TRADE CERTIFICATES OF REVIEW (15 CFR 325)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 325

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Morton Schnabel
Phone: 202 482-5131
Fax: 202 482-1790

RIN: 0625-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




535.  REVOCATION OF ORDERS BASED ON ABSENCE OF DUMPING; DRAMS 
WTO DECISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 605(b); 19 USC 3533

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce is proposing to amend 19 CFR 
351.222(b), which governs the revocation of antidumping duty orders, in 
whole or in part, based upon an absence of dumping. The proposed 
regulation is intended to conform the existing regulation to the United 
States' obligations under Article 11 of the Agreement on the 
Implementation of Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and 
Trade 1994 (``Antidumping Agreement'' or ``AD Agreement''). The 
proposed regulations, if adopted, would allow the Secretary to revoke 
an antidumping duty order if the Secretary concludes that producers or 
exporters did not sell subject merchandise at less than normal value 
for at least three consecutive years and that the continued application 
of the antidumping duty order as to those producers or exporters is no 
longer necessary to offset dumping.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/99                    64 FR 29618
Final Rule                      09/22/99                    64 FR 51236

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John D. McInerney, Senior Counsel for Trade Agreements, 
Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, 6th Floor, 
14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-5589

RIN: 0625-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________




536.  CRITICAL CIRCUMSTANCES, TIMING OF A PRELIMINARY FINDING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 19 USC 1202 note; 19 USC 1303 note; 19 USC 
1671 et seq; 19 USC 3538

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce amended 19 CFR Part 351.206(c), 
which concerns preliminary findings of critical circumstances in 
antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The critical 
circumstances provisions of the antidumping and countervailing duty 
laws and regulations ensure that the statutory remedies are not 
undermined by massive imports of dumped or subsidized merchandise 
following the filing of a petition. Normally, if an antidumping or 
countervailing duty order is issued, duties are assessed only on 
imports that enter the United States after the

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Department makes a preliminary determination of dumping or 
subsidization. However, where critical circumstances exist, duties are 
assessed retroactively on imports that enter up to 90 days prior to the 
preliminary determination. By permitting the Department to determine on 
a preliminary basis that critical circumstances exist before the 
preliminary determination of dumping, the amended regulation will 
ensure that the injurious effects of dumped or subsidized imports are 
remedied to the fullest extent permitted by the law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/08/99                    64 FR 48706

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John D. McInerney, Senior Counsel for Trade Agreements, 
Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, 6th Floor, 
14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-5589

RIN: 0625-AA56
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



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537.  EXPORT OF TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE THROUGH ELECTRONIC 
TRANSMISSIONS, DOWNLOADS, AND PROGRAMMED ONTO HARDWARE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 74301(e); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101); ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700-799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is reviewing 
technology and software export issues as they pertain to electronic 
transmissions and downloads, as well as programming onto hardware. BXA 
is considering how export controls on such technology transfers affect 
U.S. exporters. Specifically, BXA is seeking to gain a better 
understanding of how these transfers actually take place so that the 
Export Administration Regulations may be clarified in a manner that 
meets the export control objectives of the regulations while increasing 
the utility of the regulations to the public. BXA is particularly 
interested in the comments of those who have direct experience in the 
area of technology and software exports.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB97
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



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538. REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: PARTIES TO A 
TRANSACTION AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES, ROUTED EXPORT TRANSACTIONS, 
SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATIONS, AND EXPORT CLEARANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations by 
clarifying and updating the procedures to the export clearance 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule                   10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________




539.  REVISIONS TO THE NORTH KOREAN EMBARGO POLICY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 42 USC 2139(a); 42 USC 
2139(a); 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; EO 12924; 
Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101); Notice of August 13, 1998 (63 
FR 44121)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 17, 1999, the President announced his decision 
to ease some sanctions against North Korea. Under the relaxed sanctions 
policy, the comprehensive embargo against North Korea is lifted and all 
non-sensitive items on the Commerce

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Control List (CCL), classified as EAR 99, may be exported or reexported 
to North Korea without a license. In addition, the licensing policy for 
some dual-use goods on the CCL destined for certain North Korean civil 
end-users will be relaxed. This easing of sanctions does not affect 
U.S. counterterrorism or nonproliferation export controls on North 
Korea.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed rule                   01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Ruggiero, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC10
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



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540. CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION REGULATIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 18 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0694-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




541. CHANGE THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST TO REVISE CONTROLS ON 
COMMUNICATION INTERCEPTING DEVICES (EXPORT COMMERCE CONTROL NUMBER ECCN 
5A980)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 10, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 742

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Lewis, Director, Office of Strategic Trade and 
Foreign Policy Control, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4196
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________




542. REVISIONS TO EAR AS A RESULT OF THE ADDITION OF BRAZIL, UKRAINE, 
AND LATVIA TO THE NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2570 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 24091 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 10, 1999(64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As a result of Brazil, Latvia, and Ukraine being admitted to 
the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), this rule adds Brazil and Ukraine to 
Supplement Number 1 to part 740-, Country Group A, Column A:4 (Nuclear 
Suppliers) and removes Brazil and Ukraine from the Commerce Country 
Chart, NP Column 1 (Nuclear Nonproliferation). The subscribing 
governments have agreed to establish export licensing procedures for 
the transfer of items identified on the Annex to the ``Nuclear-Related 
Dual-Use Equipment, Materials, and Related Technology List,'' which is 
published by the International Atomic Energy Agency and adhered to by 
the United States and other subscribing governments in the Nuclear 
Suppliers Group.

This action will lessen the administrative burden on U.S. Exporters by 
decreasing licensing requirements for exports of items controlled for 
nuclear nonproliferation reasons to Brazil and Ukraine.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________




543. REVISIONS TO COMMERCE CONTROL LIST: ADDITION OF TECHNOLOGY AND 
SOFTWARE CONTROLS FOR CERTAIN CRIME CONTROL COMMODITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2570 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 10, 1999(64 FR 44101)

[[Page 64216]]

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 Supplement No. 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is amending the Commerce 
Control List (CCL) of the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 
parts 730 to 774) to add technology and software controls for certain 
crime control commodities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB53
_______________________________________________________________________




544. REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS; ADDITIONS TO 
THE ENTITY LIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 10 USC 7429; 50 USC 
1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 
app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; EO 12924; Notice of August 
10, 1999(64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) provide that the 
Bureau of Export Administration may inform exporters, individually or 
through amendment to the EAR, that a license is required for exports or 
reexports to certain entities. The EAR contains a list of such 
entities. This rule adds entities to the Entity List, and requires a 
license for all exports and reexports of all items subject to the EAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Addition to Entity List         05/16/97                    62 FR 26922
Addition to Entity List         06/30/97                    62 FR 35334
Addition to Entity List         06/30/97                    62 FR 35335
Revision to Entity List         10/01/97                    62 FR 51369
Addition to Entity List Russian 
Entities                        07/29/98                    63 FR 40363
Final Action Effective          11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________




545. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION; REVISIONS TO THE 
EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 10, 1999(64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) 
that affect exports and reexports subject to the jurisdiction of the 
Commerce Department by amending the Export Administration Regulations. 
Specifically, this rule modifies an existing License Exception to 
permit the export of technology to foreign nationals during inspections 
of chemical facilities in the U.S. pursuant to the CWC and to permit 
the export or reexport of equipment for use in inspections in countries 
party to the CWC, adds licensing requirements for certain chemicals 
listed in the CWC, adds a requirement for an End-Use Certificate for 
exports of certain chemicals to those countries that are not a party to 
the CWC, and adds a notification and annual report requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/18/99                    64 FR 27138
Final Rule - Correction         05/28/99                    64 FR 28908
Interim Final Rule              09/13/99                    64 FR 49380
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________




546. EXPORTS OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVES, AND OTHER RELATED 
MATERIALS: IMPLEMENTATION OF FIREARMS CONVENTION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c)EO 11912; EO 
12924; Notice of August 10, 1999(64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is revising the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to implement the export control 
provisions of the Organization of American States (OAS) Model 
Regulations for the Control of the International Movement of Firearms, 
their Parts and Components and Ammunition. The OAS Model Regulations 
were promulgated based upon the Inter-American Convention Against the 
Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, 
Explosives, and Other Related Materials (Firearms Convention). 
Convention signatories agreed to effectively combat the illicit 
manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms, ammunition, explosives, 
and other related materials (collectively referred to as ``firearms'') 
because of the links such activities have to drug trafficking, 
terrorism, transnational organized crime, and mercenary and other 
criminal activities by imposing an export license and

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import certificate requirement for the import and export of firearms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/13/99                    64 FR 17968
Final Action                    08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Director, Regulatory Policy Division, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________




547. CLARIFICATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE WASSENAAR 
ARRANGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 10, 1999(64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 15, 1998, the Bureau of Export Administration 
(BXA) published an interim final rule (63 FR 4252) implementing the 
Wassenaar Arrangement list of dual-use items and reporting requirements 
under the Wassenaar Arrangement. This rule provides clarification on 
the reporting requirements under the Wassenaar Arrangement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule - 
Clarification of Reporting 
Requirements Under Wassenaar 
Arr.                            10/14/98                    63 FR 55017
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Muldonian, Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 2705, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4479
Fax: 202 482-3354

RIN: 0694-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________




548. EXPORTS AND REEXPORTS OF COMMERCIAL CHARGES AND DEVICES CONTAINING 
ENERGETIC MATERIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the Commerce Control List by 
revising and clarifying controls on certain commercial charges and 
devices containing energetic materials commonly used in mining and oil 
well development as well as in air bags and fire extinguishers and also 
certain pyrotechnic/explosive devices, of the type commonly used by the 
U.S. motion picture and television industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Muldonian, Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 2705, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4479
Fax: 202 482-3354

RIN: 0694-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________




549. REVISIONS TO THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST; MEDICAL PRODUCTS CONTAINING 
BIOLOGICAL AGENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 74301(e); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the Commerce Control List (CCL) of the 
Export Administration Regulations to implement an October 1998 
Australia Group agreement to amend controls on toxic gas monitoring 
systems and dedicated detectors. This final rule also amends the CCL to 
authorize, without a license, exports of medical products containing 
biological agents that are developed, packaged and sold for medical 
treatment. This rule will result in a decreased licensing burden on 
U.S. industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Director, Regulatory Policy Division, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________




550. REVISIONS TO THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST BASED ON WASSENAAR 
ARRANGEMENT REVIEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

[[Page 64218]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration maintains the Commerce 
Control List, which identifies those items subject to Department of 
Commerce export controls. This final rule revises certain entries 
controlled for national security reasons to conform with changes in the 
Wassenaar Arrangement's List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies 
maintained and agreed to by governments participating in the Wassenaar 
Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods 
and Technologies (Wassenaar Arrangement). The Wassenaar Arrangement 
controls strategic items with the objective of improving regional and 
international security and stability.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/23/99                    64 FR 40106
Correction                      11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer, Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB86
_______________________________________________________________________




551. EXPORTS AND REEXPORTS OF EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS; EXPANSION OF 
FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999(64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is amending the Export 
Administration Regulations by expanding the current scope of control of 
explosive detection systems controlled by Export Control Classification 
Number (ECCN) 2A993 to include all types of systems that detect the 
presence of explosives or explosive residue. This rule also expands the 
control of these explosive detection systems to Iraq. In addition, this 
rule establishes a new licensing requirement on the export and reexport 
of software designed or modified for the development, production, or 
use of explosive detection systems to Iran, Iraq, Sudan, and Syria for 
antiterrorism reasons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer, Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________




552.  EXPORTS TO KOSOVO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7420; 10 USC 74301(e); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 10, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 746

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to exempt the Serbian province 
of Kosovo (``Kosovo'') from certain license requirements for exports 
and reexports to Serbia of items subject to the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Director, Regulatory Policy Division, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________




553.  LICENSE EXCEPTIONS LVS AND APR FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE 
COMPUTERS; REVISIONS TO ECCN 4A003

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139(a; 
43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; EO 12924; 
Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101); 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 
185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 7429; 10 USC 7430(c)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Commerce Control List by removing 
License Exception LVS eligibility for digital computers and electronic 
assemblies controlled under ECCN 4A003. This rule also amends License 
Exception APR (Additional Permissive Reexports) by removing License 
Exception APR eligibility for high performance computers with a CTP 
between 2,000 and 12,300 MTOPS when destined to a Computer Tier 3 
country. This action is consistent with the provisions of sections 
1211-1215 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
1998 (NDAA) (P.L. 105-85, 111 Stat. 1629).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Ruggiero, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




554.  EDITORIAL CLARIFICATIONS AND REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT 
ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC

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2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101); ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes certain editorial revisions and 
clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer, Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




555.  DEFINITION HARMONIZATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; EO 12924, 
59 FR 43437, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 917; EO 13026, 61 FR 58767, 3 CFR, 
1996 Comp., p. 228; Notice of August 10, 1999, 64 FR 44101 (August 13, 
1999)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation harmonizes the list definitions of terms 
found in the EAR with the list that accompanied the Wassenaar 
Arrangement list of dual-use items.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________




556.  REWRITE OF SUPPORT DOCUMENTS IN SECTION 748 AND OTHER 
EDITORIAL CHANGES.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; EO 12924, 
59 FR 43437, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 917; EO 13026, 61 FR 58767, 3 CFR, 
1996 Comp., p. 228; Notice of August 10, 1999, 64 FR 44101 (August 13, 
1999).

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies and organizes the sections in the Export 
Administration Regulations that pertain to support documentation 
requirements for license applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Frank Ruggiero, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




557.  EXPORTS AND REEXPORTS TO SUDAN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139(a); 43 USC 
1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; EO 12924; Notice 
of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is amending the Export 
Administration Regulations (EAR) to reflect the imposition of economic 
sanctions on Sudan, as a result of the issuance of Executive Order 
13067 on November 3, 1997. The Executive Order delegates implementation 
responsibility to the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign 
Assets Control, including authority for exports and certain reexports. 
In addition, this rule makes editorial revisions to the EAR relating to 
embargoes and anti-terrorism controls.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer, Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




558.  ANTI-TERRORISM CONTROLS ON IRAQ

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is amending the Export 
Administration Regulations to impose foreign policy controls on Iraq 
for anti-terrorism reasons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer, Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




559.  EFFECT OF IMPORTED ARTICLES ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 19 USC 1862; EO 12188 (45 FR 989, Jan. 4, 1980)

[[Page 64220]]

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 705

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce is amending its regulation on the 
``Effect of Imported Articles on the National Security'' to reduce the 
number of copies of a request or application for an investigation to be 
filed with the Department from 12 copies to 1 copy, plus the original, 
thereby reducing the burden on the applicant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Baker, Export Specialist, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 14th and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4060

RIN: 0694-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________




560.  REVISIONS TO THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST: CLARIFICATIONS OF 
MISSILE TECHNOLOGY AND NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION CONTROLS FOR EXPORT 
CONTROL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2B009

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 10 USC 
7420, 7430(e); 22 USC 287c, 3201 et seq, 6004; 30 USC 185(s), 185(u); 
42 USC 2139a, 6212; 43 USC 1354; 46 USC app 466c; 50 USC app 5; EO 
12924, 59 FR 43437, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 917; EO 13026, 61 FR 58767, 3 
CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 228; Notice of August 10, 1999, 64 FR 44101 (August 
13, 1999).

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) maintains the 
Commerce Control List (CCL), which identifies those items subject to 
Department of Commerce export controls. This interim rule amends the 
CCL by revising Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 2B009 to 
clearly describe the scope of controls for flow-forming and spin-
forming machines controlled for missile technology and nuclear non-
proliferation reasons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________




561.  EXPORTS TO THE GOVERNMENT OF SERBIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq, 1701 et seq; 22 USC 287c, 
6004; EO 12854, 58 FR 36587, 3 CFR 1993 Comp., p. 614; EO 12918, 59 FR 
28205, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 899; EO 12924, 59 FR 43437, 3 CFR, 1994 
Comp., p. 917; EO 13088, 63 FR 32109, 3 CFR, 1998 Comp., p. 191; EO 
13121 of April 30, 1999, 64 FR 24021 (May 5, 1999); Notice of August 
10, 1999, 64 FR 44101 (August 13, 1999).

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 746

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to extend licensing 
requirements on exports or reexports of all items subject to the EAR to 
the Government of Serbia, or entities owned or controlled by the 
Government of Serbia, located outside of Serbia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Director, Regulatory Policy Division, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________




562.  REVISIONS TO ENCRYPTION ITEMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101); Notice of August 13, 
1998 (63 FR 44121)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR) by allowing the export or reexport of any encryption 
commodity or software to individuals, commercial firms, and other non-
government end-users in all non-terrorist supporting destinations. This 
rule also allows the export or reexport of retail encryption 
commodities and software to all destinations, again excluding terrorist 
supporting states. Post-export reporting requirements are streamlined 
for encryption commodities and software, and changes are made to 
reflect recent amendments to the Wassenaar Arrangement for encryption 
items. This rule implements the Administration's recent initiative to 
update it's encryption policy, and will greatly simplify U.S. 
encryption export and reexport controls.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Ruggiero, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC11

[[Page 64221]]

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




563. REVISION OF FOREIGN BOYCOTT PROVISIONS OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 760

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/89                    54 FR 39415
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/89
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dexter M. Price
Phone: 202 482-5914

RIN: 0694-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 Supplement No. 1

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Transfer of Communications 
Satellites                      10/23/92                    57 FR 48312
Navigation and Avionics         06/23/93                    58 FR 34211
Final Rule: Transfer of 
Commercial Communication 
Satellites                      09/08/93                    58 FR 47322
Transfer of Items From the USMI 
to the CCL; Imposition of 
Certain Foreign Policy Controls 10/26/93                    58 FR 57549
Satellite Fuel                  09/29/97                    62 FR 50865
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Lewis
Phone: 202 482-4196
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________




566. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE LOG EXPORTS BAN

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 754

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/07/95                    60 FR 30030
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/07/95
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Bernard Kritzer
Phone: 202 482-0894

RIN: 0694-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________




567. LIBYA: EXPANSION OF FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 746

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________




568. CLARIFICATION OF LICENSE EXCEPTION GFT (HUMANITARIAN DONATIONS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________




569. EXPORTS OF TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE; RELEASE OF TECHNOLOGY OR SOURCE 
CODE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS IN THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB59
_______________________________________________________________________




570. DE MINIMIS EXCLUSION FOR TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________




571. INDIA AND PAKISTAN SANCTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

[[Page 64222]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule - India and 
Pakistan Sanctions and Other 
Measures                        11/19/98                    63 FR 64322
Interim Final Rule - Correction 
to India and Pakistan Sanctions 
and Other Measures              11/27/98                    63 FR 65352
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




572. REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS; COUNTRY GROUPS 
D:1 AND E:2; LICENSE EXCEPTION TMP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________




573.  EXPANSION OF LICENSE EXCEPTION CIV ELIGIBILITY FOR 
``MICROPROCESSORS'' CONTROLLED BY ECCN 3A001

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) maintains the 
Commerce Control List (CCL), which identifies those items subject to 
Department of Commerce export licensing requirements. Consistent with 
technological changes, this interim rule adjusts the License Exception 
CIV eligibility level for microprocessors controlled by Export Control 
Classification Number (ECCN) 3A001 from a composite theoretical 
performance (CTP) of equal to or less than 1200 million theoretical 
operations per second (MTOPS) to a CTP of equal to or less than 1900 
MTOPS. License Exception CIV is available for exports and reexports to 
civil end-users for civil end-uses in Country Group D:1.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/08/99                    64 FR 36779


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Director, Regulatory Policy Division, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/21/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Ruggiero
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________




575. REVISIONS TO THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST: CHANGES IN MISSILE 
TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/08/99                     64 FR 5931

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Muldonian
Phone: 202 482-4479
Fax: 202 482-3354

RIN: 0694-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________




576. REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS; COMMERCE CONTROL LIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/05/99                    64 FR 10852

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Muldonian
Phone: 202 482-4479
Fax: 202 482-3354

RIN: 0694-AB77


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64223]]

577. ENCRYPTION ITEMS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Correction   01/21/99                     64 FR 3213

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Ruggiero
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________




578. EDITORIAL CLARIFICATION AND REVISION TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS (EAR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/30/99                    64 FR 47104

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Ruggiero
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________




579. REMOVAL OF COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITES AND RELATED ITEMS 
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE'S COMMERCE CONTROL LIST FOR TRANSFER TO 
THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S U.S. MUNITIONS LIST

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/18/99                    64 FR 13338

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________




580.  ADDITION OF MACAU TO EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1998 (64 FR 44121)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) in preparation of the return of 
the Portuguese Colony of Macau (Macau) to the sovereignty of the 
People's Republic of China (PRC) on December 20, 1999. This final rule 
adds Macau as a separate destination on the Commerce Country Chart for 
export licensing purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/28/99                    64 FR 28907

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Ruggiero, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB89
_______________________________________________________________________




581.  EXPORTS TO SERBIA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1998 (63 FR 44121)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule imposes a license requirement for exports and 
reexports to Serbia of all items subject to the Export Administration 
Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/04/99                    64 FR 24018

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Director, Regulatory Policy Division, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB91
_______________________________________________________________________




582.  EXPORTS AND REEXPORTS FOR SYRIAN CIVILIAN PASSENGER 
AIRCRAFT SAFETY OF FLIGHT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
by authorizing the export and reexport of certain aircraft parts and 
components not already eligible for license exception to ensure safety 
of flight for civil passenger aircraft. License applicaitons for the 
export and reexport of aircraft parts and components for civil 
passenger aircraft will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with a 
presumption of approval.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/16/99                    64 FR 50247

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer, Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB92


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64224]]

583.  EXPORTS TO CUBA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is amending the Export 
Administration Regulations to implement a part of the January 5, 1999, 
Presidential initiative to enhance the United States' support of the 
Cuban people to promote a transition to democracy. This final rule 
authorizes the issuance of licenses for exports of food and certain 
agricultural commodities sold to individuals and independent non-
governmental entities in Cuba. This rule will increase the number of 
license applications submitted to the Department of Commerce for 
exports to Cuba.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/13/99                    64 FR 25807

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 2096/MS 2705, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________




584.  REEXPORTS OF U.S.-ORIGIN AIRCRAFT TO LIBYA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On April 5, 1999, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 
suspended UNSC resolutions 748 and 883. In light of this suspension, 
the United States has taken action that will allow, under License 
Exception AVS, the temporary reexport to Libya of foreign registered 
aircraft subject to the EAR. Foreign registered aircraft meeting all 
the temporary sojourn requirements of License Exception AVS may fly 
from foreign countries to Libya without obtaining prior written 
authorization from BXA. This action is limited in scope and in no way 
impacts other U.S. sanctions against Libya. Note that License Exception 
AVS remains unavailable for U.S. registered aircraft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/13/99                    64 FR 49382

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Ruggiero, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________




585.  REVISION OF HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER LICENSING POLICY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 
50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 
USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; EO 12924; Notice of 
August 13, 1999 (64 FR 44101); 18 USC 2501 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
by raising the upper threshold of the Composite Theoretical Performance 
(CTP) parameter for Computer Tier 2 from 10,000 millions of theoretical 
operations per second (Mtops) to 20,000 Mtops. The upper threshold of 
Computer Tier 3 countries is raised to 12,300 Mtops for civilian end-
users and end-uses and 6,500 Mtops for military end-users and end-uses. 
In addition, the following countries are moved from Computer Tier 2 to 
computer Tier 1: Brazil, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/03/99                    64 FR 42009

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Ruggiero, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)



_______________________________________________________________________




586. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FASTENER QUALITY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-113; PL 106-34; PL 101-592, sec 13; PL 105-234

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 6, 1999, Congress significantly amended the Fastener 
Quality Act (PL 101-592, as amended by PL 104-113 and PL 105-234) by 
passing PL 106-34, which limits the Department of Commerce's role to 
the following six activities: (1) laboratory accreditation; (2) receipt 
of affirmations from accreditation bodies accrediting laboratories or 
third parties who certify manufacturing systems as fastener quality 
assurance systems, affirming that the accreditation bodies meet the 
requirements of certain international standards; (3) receipt, 
evaluation, and approval or disapproval of petitions

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seeking approval of documents for purposes described in the Act; (4) 
operation of a hotline; (5) registration of trademarks; and (6) certain 
enumerated enforcement activities. The enforcement and registration 
provisions of the existing regulations will be amended to reflect 
changes in the Fastener Quality Act. The remainder of the existing 
regulations will be repeated, and new regulations necessary to 
implement the new activities required by the Fastener Quality Act will 
be issued by the Department of Commerce.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Study                           10/00/99
Proposed Rule                   11/00/99
Final Rule                      12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Subhas G. Malghan, Acting Deputy Director, Technology 
Services, Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & 
Technology, Room 306, Mail Stop 2000, Building 820, Gaithersburg, MD 
20899
Phone: 301 975-4510

RIN: 0693-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________




587. GUIDANCE ON FEDERAL CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 272 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 287

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 
and the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-119 require the 
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to coordinate 
Federal, State, and local conformity assessment activities with private 
sector conformity assessment activities. NIST is issuing guidance to 
outline Federal agencies' responsibility for evaluating the efficacy 
and efficiency of their conformity assessment activities. Agencies are 
also responsible for coordinating their conformity assessment 
activities with those of other Government agencies at all levels and 
with those of the private sector to make more productive use of the 
increasingly limited Federal resources available for the conduct of 
conformity assessment activities and to reduce unnecessary duplication.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking   10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Belinda L. Collins, Director, Office of Standards 
Services, Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & 
Technology, Room 282, Building 820, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Phone: 301 975-4000

RIN: 0693-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)



_______________________________________________________________________




588. NATIONAL TYPE EVALUATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tina Butcher
Phone: 301 975-2196

RIN: 0693-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________




589. NIST TRACEABLE REFERENCE MATERIALS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas E. Gills
Phone: 301 975-2016

RIN: 0693-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



590.  NOTICE OF CONTROL DATE FOR THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notification announces that NMFS is considering, and 
seeking public comment on, a proposed rule that may include eligibility 
criteria to control future access to the Atlantic herring fishery in 
certain geographic areas, known as herring management areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM86


_______________________________________________________________________



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591.  FISHERIES OF THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES; NORTHEAST 
MULTISPECIES AND ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS; CONTROL 
DATE FOR CAPACITY AND LATENT EFFORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice would inform the industry that the New England 
Fishery Management Council (Council) is considering future action to 
control the number of participants in the multispecies and sea scallop 
fisheries. If management measures to limit capacity or effort in the 
fisheries are determined to be necessary, the notification announces 
that performance or effort in the regulated multispecies or sea scallop 
fisheries after the control date may not be treated the same as 
performance or effort that was expended prior to the control date. 
Consideration of a control date does not commit the Council or NMFS to 
any particular management regime or criteria for participation in these 
fisheries. Implementation of any such program would require preparation 
of an amendment to the respective FMP and publication of a notice of 
availability and proposed rule with pertinent public comment periods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM99
_______________________________________________________________________




592.  RULEMAKING FOR THE INCIDENTAL TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS 
DURING WORLD-WIDE DEPLOYMENT OF THE U.S. NAVY'S LOW FREQUENCY ACTIVE 
SONAR

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS has received an application from the U.S. Navy for 
authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the World-wide 
deployment of its new low frequency active sonar system. The U.S. Navy 
anticipates deployment of up to 4 shipboard systems within the next 5 
years. This authorization can be granted under the Marine Mammal 
protection Act provided the taking of marine mammals is incidental, is 
having no more than a negligible impact on small numbers of marine 
mammals and is not having an unmitigable impact on Arctic subsistence 
needs. If an authorization if granted monitoring and reporting takings 
will be required.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AM62
_______________________________________________________________________




593.  NORTH ATLANTIC WHALE PROTECTION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq; 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216; 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Investigate the need to adopt regulations to decrease 
negative action of whale watching.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeannie Kathleen Drevenak, Permit Analyst, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 
East-West Highway, Rm. 13824, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2289
Fax: 301 713-0376
Email: Jeannie.D[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM85

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/19/92                    57 FR 54552
Comment Period End              12/21/92
NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




595. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR TILEFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory.
Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published within 30 days of 
end of NPRM comment period.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 3 would restrict the use of gillnets, fish traps, 
and other gear in the exclusive economic zone of the Caribbean.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, This deadline is motivated by the 
Strahan v. Linnon litigation. Final regulations to be published within 
30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/23/99                    64 FR 45938
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




598. AMENDMENT TO THE OBSERVER PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: Amendments to FMP Amendment 47 to the Groundfish of the BSAI 
and FMP Amendment 47 to the Gulf of Alaska Groundfish to implement an 
observer program, replacing the interim Observer Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI69
_______________________________________________________________________




599. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period. Final regulations to be 
published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________




600. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH PERMIT AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 
FOR PELAGIC TROLL AND HANDLINE VESSELS FISHING OFF PACIFIC REMOTE 
ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This action will ensure collection and availability of data 
on catch, effort, protected species interactions, and economic values 
needed to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify fisheries management 
measures for Western Pacific fisheries under the Magnuson-Stevens 
Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The regulations will require 
permits for participation in the fishery and that fishery participants 
report to NMFS if existing State/Territory/Commonwealth data systems 
are not providing data when, where, and in the format needed for 
management decisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AJ08
_______________________________________________________________________




601. AMENDMENT 10 TO THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FMP REGARDING SALMON 
BYCATCH IN GROUNDFISH TRAWL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AJ22
_______________________________________________________________________




602. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR THE COLLECTION AND 
USE OF FEES IN THE INDIVIDUAL FISHING QUOTA PROGRAM

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would establish a program for the 
collection and use, including the procedures, of fees in the Individual 
Fishing Quota (IFQ) program. The collection of fees would recover the 
costs of managing and enforcing IFQ program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AJ52
_______________________________________________________________________




603. AMEND THE FOREIGN FISHING REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS 
OF A PACIFIC INSULAR AREA FISHERY AGREEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

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CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.

Abstract: Amend the foreign fishing regulations at 50 CFR part 600 
subpart F to authorize foreign fishing under a Pacific Insular Area 
Fishery Agreement (PIAFA). Foreign fishing vessels fishing under a 
PIAFA would be authorized to fish in the EEZ's around American Samoa, 
Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and other U.S. insular areas in the 
Pacific. Prior to the negotiation of a PIAFA, American Samoa, Guam and 
the Northern Mariana Islands must develop a three year Marine 
Conservation Plan (MCP) detailing the use of funds collected under a 
PIAFA. A MCP must be consistent with relevant Fishery Management Plans. 
The Magnuson-Stevens Act further provides that fees received by the 
Secretary for foreign fishing under a PIAFA for American Samoa, Guam, 
or the Northern Mariana Islands shall be deposited into the United 
States Treasury and then covered over to the Treasury of the Pacific 
Insular Area for which the funds were collected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AJ60
_______________________________________________________________________




604. ESTABLISH ``CENTRAL REGISTRY FOR LIMITED ACCESS SYSTEM PERMITS''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Comments 
regarding establishment of a Central Registry for Limited Access System 
Permits as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act Section 305(h).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/07/97                    62 FR 24897
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/05/97
NPRM                            12/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael B. Fraser, Program Leader, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2387
Email: Michael.F[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ77
_______________________________________________________________________




605. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 
REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCILS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations governing the operation and membership of the 
Regional Fishery Management Councils will be revised based on 
provisions in the Sustainable Fisheries Conservation and Management 
Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AJ82
_______________________________________________________________________




606. ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PELAGIC SPECIES FISHERIES IN 
THE WESTERN PACIFIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory action would modify the management program 
for the fisheries for swordfish, tuna, and associated species in the 
western Pacific region. Possible changes include measures to prevent or 
mitigate the take of seabirds or turtles and to conserve, manage, and 
allow full utilization of shark resources in the longline fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AK11
_______________________________________________________________________




607. ADJUSTMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PRECIOUS CORALS FISHERIES 
IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: This regulation would modify the management program for the 
fisheries for precious corals in the western Pacific region. In 
response to new information on changes that may occur in the fishery, 
possible changes to the management program include the establishment of 
or adjustments to fishing seasons, permit requirements, quotas, 
closures, area limitations, gear, coral size restrictions, and fishery-

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dependent data reporting requirements, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AK23
_______________________________________________________________________




608. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT OBSERVER REQUIREMENTS FOR 
PROCESSING VESSELS OVER 125 FEET: PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Regulations would require processing vessels 125 feet and 
longer to carry fishery observers approved by NMFS for the purpose of 
monitoring catch and gathering data.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AK26
_______________________________________________________________________




609. AMENDMENT TO PORTIONS OF INDIVIDUAL FISHING QUOTA PROGRAM 
REGULATIONS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Court mandated deadline. Final 
regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment 
period.

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to amend portions of the regulations 
implementing the Individual Fishing Quota Program for the Pacific 
halibut and sablefish fixed gear fisheries in and off of Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK50
_______________________________________________________________________




610. AMENDMENT 54 TO FMP FOR GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF BERING SEA AND 
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA AND AMENDMENT 54 TO FMP FOR GROUNDFISH OF GULF OF 
ALASKA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of the end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: These FMP amendments would change sablefish use limits from 
percentages to quota share units; add a leasing provision to allow 
initial recipients of quota shares to lease 10% of their individual 
fishing quota pooled across all areas, with an option to restrict this 
allowance to the Bering Sea; and modify plan language to allow an 
individual who holds an initial allocation of quota share to hire a 
skipper to fish individual IFQ on a collectively owned vessel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK70
_______________________________________________________________________




611. AMENDMENT 59 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR GROUNDFISH IN THE 
GULF OF ALASKA TO CLOSE AN AREA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 59 for GOA would create a groundfish refuge by 
closing a small area off Cape Edgecumbe to commercial fishing for 
groundfish and halibut. The closure would protect a unique habitat and 
protect rockfish and lingcod during critical phase of their life cycle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK74


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612. FISHING CAPACITY REDUCTION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1861(b) to 1861(e)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 253

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To establish a fishing capacity reduction program, commonly 
called a buyback, as required by the Sustainable Fisheries Act to 
address the problem of excess fishing capacity in most fisheries. This 
will involve paying fishermen to either surrender their fishing permits 
or both surrender their permits and scrap their fishing vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK76
_______________________________________________________________________




613. RULE TO IMPLEMENT AMENDMENT 9 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 
THE ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID, AND BUTTERFISH FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 9 would implement controlled entry for the Atlantic 
Mackerel Fishery. Amendment 9 may include real-time monitoring for 
squids and controlled entry for the Atlantic Mackerel Fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AK80
_______________________________________________________________________




614. ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: BOTTOMFISH FISHERIES IN THE 
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory action would facilitate and enable 
adjustments to management measures governing bottomfish fisheries of 
the main and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Possible measures include 
area closures, harvest limits, size limits, season closures, and permit 
and reporting requirements, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AK82
_______________________________________________________________________




615. REVISE EXEMPTED FISHING REGULATIONS TO SPECIFY COMPENSATORY FISHING 
UNDER EXEMPTED FISHING

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise current exempted fishing regulations 
to specifically authorize the use of an exempted fishing permit as the 
method of allowing the compensation of private vessels for their 
conduct of resource assessment. Specific methodology for vessel 
compensation would be developed on a fishery-by-fishery basis. The rule 
would also make other minor changes in the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AK84
_______________________________________________________________________




616. AMENDMENT 9 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE COASTAL 
MIGRATORY PELAGIC RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of the end of the NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 9 proposes more than 14 management actions. For 
Gulf group king mackerel, actions are proposed to: (1) change the start 
of the fishing year; (2) prohibit the sale of fish caught under the bag 
limit; (3) revise the allocation of TAC between the commercial and 
recreational sectors; (4) increase the minimum size limit from 20 
inches to 24 or 26 inches fork length; (5) for the eastern zone (off 
Florida), revise the allocation of the commercial quota between the 
Florida east (North) and west coast (South/West Area) subzones; (6) for 
the Florida west coast subzone, subdivide the commercial hook-and-line 
quota into two separate quotas for proposed northern and southern 
subzones; and for the commercial run-around gillnet

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fishery; (7) restrict/ reduce/phase-out the number of vessels holding 
gillnet endorsements to fish under the quota; (8) restrict the area of 
operation to southwest Florida; (9) restrict the transfer of gillnet 
endorsements to vessels owned by the endorsement holder or his/her 
family members; (10) for the western zone (Texas through Alabama), 
subdivide the commercial quota on a seasonal or areal basis; (11) 
establish a trip limit (harvest/possession/landing limit) for 
commercial vessels; and, (12) for both Gulf and Atlantic groups of king 
mackerel, allow the sale of cut-off (damaged) fish taken and possessed 
within the established trip limits. For Gulf group Spanish mackerel, 
establish a purse seine allocation and vessel trip limits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AK89
_______________________________________________________________________




617. AMENDMENT 17 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF FISH 
RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment 
period.

Abstract: Amendment 17 would address expiration of the commercial reef 
fish permit moratorium (December 31, 2000). Measures may be implemented 
prior to the moratorium expiration date, and would apply to all species 
in the FMP management unit, except red snapper. Management options 
include: extending the current moratorium for an additional 3 years, or 
replacing the current provisions with a system of various classes of 
transferable vessel licenses or endorsements, similar to that approved 
for red snapper under Amendment 15.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AK96
_______________________________________________________________________




618. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE LIMITED ENTRY, SABLEFISH FISHERY 
SEASON STRUCTURE FIXED GEAR

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Regulations would implement a framework to allow the Pacific 
Fishery Management Council to designate each year whether the limited 
entry, fixed gear, regular sablefish fishery would consist of a single 
opening, or of three separate openings. If the regular fishery is set 
at three separate openings, a participant would have to choose to 
participate in just one of the three openings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL12
_______________________________________________________________________




619. AMENDMENT 12 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE NORTHEAST 
MULTISPECIES FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 12 to the NE Multispecies FMP proposes to define 
silver hake (whiting) red hake and offshore hake as small mesh 
multispecies. Revised overfishing definitions for whiting, red hake, 
and offshore hake are also proposed. In addition to the new overfishing 
definitions, this action would implement: 1) moratorium permit 
qualifications to fish for whiting, red hake, ocean pout and offshore 
hake; 2) possession limits and minimum mesh sizes; 3) an allowance for 
transfer of fish at sea; 4) additional framework measures for future 
management possibilities; and 5) a monitoring mechanism for continued 
response to changing conditions in the fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AL27


_______________________________________________________________________



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620. AMENDMENT 57 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR GROUNDFISH IN THE 
BSAI PROHIBITING DIRECTED FISHING FOR POLLOCK WITH BOTTOM TRAWL GEAR

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This FMP amendment would prohibit directed fishing for 
pollock with bottom trawl gear in the BSAI. This amendment would also 
reduce the trawl prohibited species catch limits for halibut, king 
crab, and tanner crab in the BSAI to account for the projected PSC 
bycatch savings associated with a ban on bottom trawl gear for pollock.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AL30
_______________________________________________________________________




621. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO PROHIBIT FISHING BY VESSELS OVER 50 FEET 
FROM FISHING FOR PELAGIC MANAGEMENT UNIT SPECIES WITHIN 50 NAUTICAL 
MILES OF AMERICAN SAMOA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final Regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory action would prohibit fishing by vessels over 
50 feet from fishing for pelagic management unit species within 50 
nautical miles of American Samoa.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AL41
_______________________________________________________________________




622. PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR DEFINING SERIOUS INJURY; REQUEST FOR 
COMMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the National 
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is responsible for assessing and 
reducing the level of serious injury and mortality that occurs 
incidental to commercial fishing operations. NMFS is issuing proposed 
guidelines for determining what constitutes a serious injury to a 
marine mammal. If finalized, NMFS will use these guidelines in 
assessing fisheries beginning in 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cathy Eisele, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL44
_______________________________________________________________________




623. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ALLOW ``STACKING'' OF MULTIPLE LIMITED 
ENTRY PERMITS IN THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Regulations would link groundfish cumulative trip limits to 
limited entry permits instead of to vessels. This linkage would allow 
limited entry permit holders to associate more than one limited entry 
permit with a vessel without having to combine those permits. A vessel 
attached to multiple limited entry permits would be able to pursue 
multiple cumulative trip limits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL50
_______________________________________________________________________




624. AMENDMENT 14 TO THE PACIFIC COAST SALMON PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 11, 1998.
Final, Statutory.
 See ``Additional Information''.

Abstract: Amendment 14 would provide a change in the management of 
salmon fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) (3 to 200 miles 
offshore) off Washington, Oregon, and California, which are managed by 
the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC, Council) and NMFS under 
the Fishery Management Plan for

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Commercial and Recreational Salmon Fisheries off the Coasts of 
Washington, Oregon and California (FMP) as revised and updated in 1996 
for implementation in 1997. The amendment will revise the FMP to bring 
it into compliance with the recently amended Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act. The primary changes relate to issues 
of optimum yield, overfishing, essential fish habitat, and bycatch 
specifications. Editorial and organizational changes to improve and 
update the FMP and its environmental impact statement, in addition to 
refinements harvest allocation standards among the recreational 
fisheries north of Cape Falcon, are also part of the amendment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/99
Final Action                    01/00/00
Final Action Effective          02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: Legal Deadline: Under 16 USC 1853 note, each 
Regional Fishery Management Council must submit to NMFS amendments to 
its fishery management plans and any associated proposed regulations 
bringing them into compliance with the Sustainable Fisheries Act (P.L. 
104-297). Final regulations to be published within 30 days of NPRM 
comment period.

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL51
_______________________________________________________________________




625. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO FUND PURCHASE OF LIMITED ENTRY TRAWL 
PERMITS TO REDUCE EXCESS CAPACITY IN PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FLEET

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of interim final rule comment period.

Abstract: Regulations would authorize Federal purchase of Pacific Coast 
groundfish limited entry trawl permits, under section 312(b) of the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, ``Fishing 
Capacity Reduction Program.'' Federal purchase of trawl permits would 
be considered a ``loan'' to the trawl fleet, which would be repaid by 
that fleet through a tax on groundfish landings by limited entry trawl 
vessels. The goal of this program would be to match effort within the 
fishery more closely with available resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL66
_______________________________________________________________________




626. ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: CRUSTACEAN FISHERIES IN THE 
WESTERN PACIFIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory action, under an amendment to the Western 
Pacific Crustaceans FMP, would add the EEZ waters off the U.S. Pacific 
Island Possessions and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as 
crustaceans management areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AL67
_______________________________________________________________________




627. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ALLOW LIMITED ENTRY TRAWLERS TO RETAIN 
GROUNDFISH TAKEN IN EXCESS OF CUMULATIVE TRIP LIMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Regulations would allow limited entry groundfish trawlers to 
retain groundfish taken in excess of cumulative trip limits. Groundfish 
in excess of trip limits, ``overage,'' would be sold to designated 
processors, at no profit to the fisher. Proceeds from the sale of 
groundfish overages would be placed in a fund managed by the Pacific 
States Marine Fisheries Commission. This fund will be used to conduct 
research on Pacific coast groundfish stocks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and

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Atmospheric Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, 
Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL68
_______________________________________________________________________




628. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE LINGCOD AND BOCACCIO ROCKFISH 
BETWEEN COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL GROUNDFISH FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of interim final rule comment period.

Abstract: Regulations would set allocations of lingcod and bocaccio 
rockfish between the commercial and recreational fisheries for Pacific 
Coast groundfish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL69
_______________________________________________________________________




629. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH PROGRAM FOR COLLECTION AND USE OF 
FEES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA PROGRAM

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would establish a program for the 
collection and use, including the procedures, of fees in the Community 
Development Quota Program. The collection of fees would recover the 
costs of managing and enforcing the CDQ program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL71
_______________________________________________________________________




630. RECREATIONAL MEASURES FOR 1999 SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA 
BASS FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This action would establish the possession limit, size limit, 
and other management measures for the recreational fisheries for 1999.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/99
Final Action                    01/00/00
Final Action Effective          02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AL75
_______________________________________________________________________




631. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP) FOR CALICO SCALLOP FISHERY IN THE 
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: The FMP could include the following measures: (1) Definitions 
of management unit, MSY, OY, and overfishing; (2) requiring a vessel 
permit to harvest or possess calico scallops in or from the South 
Atlantic EEZ; (3) establishment of Essential Fish Habitat for Calico 
Scallops; (4) prohibiting harvest of calico scallops in the area 
bounded to the West by 80 degrees W. Longitude, to the North by 28 
degrees 30' N. Latitude, to the South by 27 degrees 30' N. Latitude, 
and to the East by the 100 fathom depth contour; and (5) requiring use 
of transponders by calico scallop vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL78
_______________________________________________________________________




632. GENERIC SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT AMENDMENT (SFA) TO THE FMPS FOR 
THE GULF OF MEXICO ADDRESSING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING OVERFISHING, 
BYCATCH, FISHING COMMUNITIES, AND OTHER SFA PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

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Abstract: The Generic Sustainable Fishery Act (SFA) Amendment, prepared 
by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, will amend existing 
fishery management plans (FMPs) for Gulf coral and coral reef 
resources, coastal migratory pelagics, red drum, reef fish, shrimp, 
spiny lobster, and stone crab to ensure that for these FMPs: (1) they 
are in conformance with SFA section 102 definitions, (2) that bycatch 
provisions are in conformance with SFA section 108 provisions, (3) they 
address fishery impact statements that describe the likely effects of 
management measures on fishing communities, (4) they address 
overfishing provisions specifying objective and measurable criteria for 
identifying whether a fishery is overfished, and (5) they propose 
measures to rebuild overfished stocks in fisheries of the Gulf of 
Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL81
_______________________________________________________________________




633. COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT ADDRESSING SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT 
REQUIREMENTS REGARDING OVERFISHING, BYCATCH, FISHING COMMUNITIES AND 
PROVISIONS FOR FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR THE CARIBBEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 11, 1998, Final regulations 
to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: The comprehensive amendment will amend the Caribbean Fishery 
Management Council's existing fishery management plans for queen conch, 
coral resources, spiny lobster, and reef fish to address the 
Sustainable Fisheries Act requirements regarding section 102 
definitions, bycatch provisions, fishery impact statements, effects on 
fishing communities, and preventing overfishing and rebuilding 
overfished stocks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Under 16 USC 1853 note, each Regional Fishery 
Management Council must submit to NMFS amendments to its fishery 
management plans and any associated proposed regulations bringing them 
into compliance with the Sustainable Fisheries Act (P.L. 104-297). 
Final regulations to be published within 30 days of NPRM comment 
period.

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL86
_______________________________________________________________________




634. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO THE ALASKA GROUNDFISH REGULATIONS 
PERTAINING TO SCALES PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would modify the technical 
requirements for the at-sea scales program, clarify the meaning of some 
terms, revise observer sampling station specifications, and allow 
flexibility in designing sampling stations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AL88
_______________________________________________________________________




635. AMENDMENTS TO THE ALASKA GROUNDFISH AND CRAB FMPS TO REVISE THE 
LICENSE LIMITATION PROGRAM

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Restrict license transfers, establish gear designation, 
remove exemption of CDQ vessels, and revise crab License Limitation 
Plan to establish recent participation requirements for qualification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AL95
_______________________________________________________________________




636. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REINSTATE 6000 POUND TRIP LIMIT OF HALIBUT 
IN AREA NORTHEAST OF THE BERING SEA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would reinstate a 6000 pound 
halibut trip limit in the halibut management area northeast of the 
Bering Sea.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AL97
_______________________________________________________________________




637. DEFINITION OF OVERFISHING FOR SALMON FISHERIES OFF ALASKA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: Amend the Fishery Management Plan for salmon fisheries in the 
EEZ off Alaska to define overfishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AL98
_______________________________________________________________________




638. AMENDMENTS TO ALASKA GROUNDFISH, CRAB, AND SCALLOP FMPS TO 
IMPLEMENT THE AMERICAN FISHERIES ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: These FMP amendments will implement the requirements of the 
American Fisheries Act; sideboard measures; crossover; fishery 
cooperatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AL99
_______________________________________________________________________




639. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH TOTAL ALLOWABLE CATCH LIMITS FOR 
THE GULF GROUPS OF KING AND SPANISH MACKEREL FOR THE 1999-2000 FISHING 
YEAR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: The proposed regulatory amendment (1999-2000 mackerel catch 
specifications for the Gulf of Mexico) would: (1) maintain the Gulf 
group king mackerel annual total allowable catch at 10.6 million 
pounds; (2) re-establish a bag limit for Gulf group king mackerel for 
the captains and crews of for-hire vessels; (3) adjust the fishery 
opening date and allowable fishing days for the gillnet fishery for 
Gulf group king mackerel; (4) increase the total allowable catch of 
Gulf group Spanish mackerel to 9.1 million pounds; and (5) increase the 
recreational bag limit for Gulf group Spanish mackerel to 15 fish per 
person per day. These actions are intended to protect Gulf group king 
and Spanish mackerel from overfishing and maintain healthy stocks while 
still allowing catches by important commercial and recreational 
fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM01
_______________________________________________________________________




640. REGULATORY AMENDMENT UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR REEF 
FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO TO ESTABLISH RED SNAPPER TAC AND 
ASSOCIATED MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: This action would amend the regulations implementing the FMP 
to establish management measures for the 2000 fishing season, in 
accordance with the FMP's framework procedure for setting annual total 
allowable catch (TAC) limits and associated measures. The FMP regulates 
commercial and recreational fishing in the exclusive economic zone of 
the Gulf of Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

[[Page 64238]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM04
_______________________________________________________________________




641. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO REVISE CDQ REGULATIONS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: Revisions to the CDQ regulations that would include: overage/
underage provisions, pooling, and removing species from CDQ; revise 
observer coverage requirements shoreside; crab CDQ regulations change 
to allow start in September crab management year instead of calendar 
year; change start date for CDQ trawl fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM07
_______________________________________________________________________




642. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PELAGIC SARGASSUM HABITAT OF THE SOUTH 
ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: The Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and associated rule would: 
(1) define the management unit for pelagic Sargassum; (2) specify 
optimum yield as zero harvest; (3) define overfishing levels; (4) 
identify essential fish habitat for pelagic Sargassum; (5) identify 
essential fish habitat-areas of special concern for pelagic Sargassum; 
(6) prohibit all harvest and possession of Sargassum from the South 
Atlantic EEZ south of the latitude line representing the North 
Carolina/South Carolina border; (7) limit the harvest to 50,000 pounds 
wet weight in the area bounded by the North Carolina/Virginia border, 
the North Carolina/South Carolina border, and the longitude line 100 
miles (or greater) seaward from the North Carolina shoreline until 
January 1, 2001; (8) prohibit the harvest and possession of pelagic 
Sargassum after January 1, 2001; and (9) describe research and data 
needs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM15
_______________________________________________________________________




643. AMENDMENT 10 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHRIMP FISHERY 
OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 10 would extend the BRD requirement from Cape San 
Blas, Florida to the border with the South Atlantic Council in South 
Florida.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM23
_______________________________________________________________________




644. ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; CRUSTACEAN FISHERIES OF THE 
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This action would facilitate and enable adjustments to 
management measures for the crustacean fisheries in the Northwestern 
and main Hawaiian Islands. Possible regulatory changes could include 
modification to bank-specific fishing grounds, closed areas, gear 
restrictions, seasons, notification/reporting requirements, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric

[[Page 64239]]

Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AM26
_______________________________________________________________________




645. LIST OF FISHERIES FOR 2000

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 1999.

Abstract: The list of fisheries, published pursuant to section 118 of 
the Marine Mammal Protection Act, classifies all U.S. commercial 
fisheries into one of three categories based on the level of incidental 
serious injuries and mortalities to marine mammals. Participants in 
fisheries placed in Category I, II, or III are subject to different 
regulatory requirements under 50 CFR 229.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cathy Eisele, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM28
_______________________________________________________________________




646. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO REBUILD C. BAIRDI STOCKS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, One year from approval of overfishing 
definitions.

Abstract: This amendment to the FMP for the Commercial King and Tanner 
Crab Fisheries in the BSAI would define a rebuilding plan for C. 
bairdi.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM29
_______________________________________________________________________




647. ENHANCED MEASURES TO MITIGATE SEABIRD BYCATCH IN THE ALASKA HOOK-
AND-LINE FISHERIES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, One year from approval of overfishing 
definitions. Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of 
NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would enhance measures designed to 
mitigate seabird bycatch in the longline fisheries off Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM30
_______________________________________________________________________




648. REVISIONS TO THE LICENSE LIMITATION PROGRAM FOR THE COMMERCIAL CRAB 
FISHERIES OF THE BSAI

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: This amendment to the FMP for Commercial King and Tanner Crab 
Fisheries in the BSAI would establish recent participation requirements 
for qualification under the License Limitation Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM31
_______________________________________________________________________




649. STELLER SEA LION CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR THE BSAI AND GOA POLLOCK 
FISHERIES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: PR/FR to implement Steller Sea Lion conservation measures for 
the BSAI and GOA Pollock Fisheries; TAC allocation system for inside/
outside critical habitat and E/W 170, overage/underage rollover 
provisions,

[[Page 64240]]

revise trip limit regulations for W/C GOA, additional pollock exclusion 
zones and reductions inside critical habitat A seasons catch.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM32
_______________________________________________________________________




650. PR/FR VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ALEUTIAN ISLAND ATKA MACKEREL 
FISHERY

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: This action would implement the vessel monitoring system 
requirements for Aleutian Island Atka Mackerel to monitor fishery 
activity inside and outside Steller Sea Lion critical habitat areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM34
_______________________________________________________________________




651. ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO REVISE 
IMPROVED RETENTION/IMPROVED UTILIZATION PROGRAM (IR/IU)

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: Revise regulations implementing IR/IU.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM39
_______________________________________________________________________




652. ALASKA GROUNDFISH LICENSE LIMITATION PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: Alaska groundfish License Limitation Program amendments to 
establish species endorsement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM40
_______________________________________________________________________




653. SCALLOP LICENSE LIMITATION PROGRAM

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: This Fishery Management Plan (FMP) amendment to the FMP for 
scallop fisheries off Alaska would implement a license limitation 
program for scallop fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM42
_______________________________________________________________________




654. RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR 2000

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.

[[Page 64241]]

 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would revise the recordkeeping and 
reporting requirements for the year 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM43
_______________________________________________________________________




655. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE 
NORTH PACIFIC OBSERVER PROGRAM

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: This would change the regulations implementing the North 
Pacific Observer program, including authority to place NMFS personnel 
onboard fish or processing vessels, revised requirements for shoreside 
accommodations for observers, and revisions to observe coverage levels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM44
_______________________________________________________________________




656. RECREATIONAL MEASURES FOR THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA 
BASS FISHERIES FOR FISHING YEAR 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This action would establish the possession limit, size limit, 
and other management measures for the recreational fisheries for 
fishing year 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM46
_______________________________________________________________________




657. QUOTAS FOR THE ATLANTIC BLUEFISH FISHERY FOR FISHING YEAR 2000

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This action would establish the quotas for Atlantic Bluefish 
in the exclusive economic zone for fishing year 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM47
_______________________________________________________________________




658. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS 
FISHERIES FOR FISHING YEAR 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This action would establish the allowed commercial catch 
limits as well as other management measures for these fisheries for 
2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM48
_______________________________________________________________________




659. INITIAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID, AND 
BUTTERFISH FISHERIES FOR FISHING YEAR 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

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Abstract: This action would specify the initial annual amounts of the 
initial optimum yield as well as the amounts for allowable biological 
catch, domestic annual harvest, domestic annual processing, joint 
venture processing, and total allowable levels of foreign fishing for 
these species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM49
_______________________________________________________________________




660. FISHING QUOTAS FOR FISHING YEAR 2000 FOR ATLANTIC SURF CLAM AND 
OCEAN QUAHOG FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This action would establish allowable harvests of surf clams 
and ocean quahogs from the exclusive economic zone for fishing year 
2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM50
_______________________________________________________________________




661. FMP AMENDMENT 53 TO REQUIRE FULL RETENTION OF DEMERSAL SHELF 
ROCKFISH

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: This FMP amendment is to require full retention of demersal 
shelf rockfish to provide State of Alaska fishery managers an enhanced 
estimate of bycatch rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM51
_______________________________________________________________________




662.  RULEMAKING TO ANNOUNCE THE ANNUAL 2000 MANAGEMENT MEASURES 
FOR PACIFIC HALIBUT FISHERIES UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL PACIFIC HALIBUT 
COMMISSION.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 15, 2000.

Abstract: Annual management measures for Pacific halibut fisheries and 
catch sharing plan for 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM52
_______________________________________________________________________




663.  ESTABLISHED CONTROL DATE FOR THE COMMERCIAL GILLNET 
FISHERY FOR ATLANTIC GROUP KING MACKEREL NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT, NC.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice establishes a control date for the commercial 
gillnet fishery for Atlantic group king mackerel north of Cape Lookout, 
NC and informs the industry that the Council is considering future 
action to control the number of participants in this fishery. Anyone 
entering the commercial gillnet fishery for Atlantic group king 
mackerel north of Cape Lookout, NC, after the control date would not be 
assured of future access to the fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/24/99                    64 FR 27951
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/23/99
NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM60
_______________________________________________________________________




664.  BSAI FMP AMENDMENT 58

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.

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Abstract: Amendment 58 would revise the BSAI bycatch management program 
for chinook salmon.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM63
_______________________________________________________________________




665.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ADJUST HALIBUT BYCATCH ACCOUNTING 
FOR YELLOWFIN SOLE FISHERY.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 1801

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adjust bycatch accounting for Pacific halibut for the 
yellowfin sole fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM64
_______________________________________________________________________




666.  ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTROL DATE FOR THE DOLPHIN AND WAHOO 
COMMERCIAL FISHERIES IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC EEZ

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This notice would inform the industry that the Council is 
considering future action to control the number of participants in the 
Dolphin and Wahoo commercial fishery. Anyone entering the commercial 
fisheries for dolphin or wahoo in the South Atlantic EEZ after the 
control date would not be assured of future access to the fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/21/99                    64 FR 27750
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/21/99
NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM67
_______________________________________________________________________




667.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 
THE REEF FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO TO ESTABLISH MANAGEMENT 
MEASURES FOR GAG AND BLACK GROUPER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of the end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would establish a 24-inch minimum 
size limit for gag and black grouper for the commercial fishery and a 
22-inch minimum size limit for recreational fishery. The recreational 
minimum size limit would increase by 1 inch per year until reaching 24 
inches. The proposed rule would also establish an area closed to all 
reef fish fishing year round in the eastern Gulf of Mexico to protect 
spawning aggregation and the declining male population of this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM70
_______________________________________________________________________




668.  MODIFY DEALER AND VESSEL REPORTS REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of the end of the NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This rule would improve the collection of fisheries-dependent 
data by modifying and clarifying several report requirements for 
dealers and vessels issued a Federal summer flounder, scup, black sea 
bass, Atlantic sea scallops, Northeast multispecies Atlantic mackerel, 
squid, and butterfish, surfclam or ocean quahog permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM74


_______________________________________________________________________



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669.  AMENDMENT 12 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR COASTAL 
MIGRATORY PELAGIC RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 12 would extend the current moratorium on the 
issuance of king mackerel permits to October 15, 2005, to allow the 
Councils (Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic) additional time to 
consider various management strategies that include limited access or 
limited entry, with or without individual transferable quotas (ITQ) or 
individual fishing quotas (IFQ). If approved and implemented by final 
rule, Amendment 12 would keep the king mackerel fisheries of the Gulf 
of Mexico and South Atlantic regions from reverting to open access on 
October 15, 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM75
_______________________________________________________________________




670.  HALIBUT BYCATCH ACCOUNTING FOR THE YELLOWFIN SOLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of the end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to adjust the halibut bycatch accounting 
for the yellowfin sole fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM76
_______________________________________________________________________




671.  HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES FISHERIES; TIME AREA CLOSURE OF 
PELAGIC LONGLINE FISHERY TO PROTECT SMALL SWORDFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implement time and area closures for pelagic longline gear to 
reduce incidental catch of juvenile swordfish and billfish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM79
_______________________________________________________________________




672.  MEASURES FOR THE POLLOCK FISHERY OF THE BERING SEA AND 
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICAN FISHERIES ACT

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory.
American Fisheries Act requires regulatory implementation prior to 
January 2000.

Abstract: Would implement (1) new permitting requirements for AFA 
pollock catcher vessels, catcher vessel cooperatives, c/p motherships, 
and, shoreside processors; (2) new pollock allocation regime for 
allocations to catcher vessel cooperatives; (3) new recordkeeping & 
reporting requirements for vessels & processors; (4) new restrictions 
on participation of AFA pollock vessels in non-pollock fisheries; and 
(5) restrictions on ability of AFA pollock processors to process non-
pollock groundfish & crab species from the Bering Sea & Gulf of Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM83
_______________________________________________________________________




673.  FRAMEWORK REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR THE ATLANTIC HIGHLY 
MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS) FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Framework regulatory amendment to the HMS FMP will adjust 
gear/permitting/reporting requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM91
_______________________________________________________________________




674.  RESUBMISSION OF A PREVIOUSLY DISAPPROVED MEASURE (GREATER 
AMBERJACK TRIP LIMIT) ORIGINALLY CONTAINED IN AMENDMENT 9 TO THE FMP FOR 
THE SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This rule would implement a 1,000 pound trip limit for 
greater amberjack in the south Atlantic region. The intent of this 
action is to lengthen the fishing season and minimize the possibility 
of a ``derby'' fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM93
_______________________________________________________________________




675.  AMENDMENT 62 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS MANAGEMENT AREA AND AMENDMENT 62 TO THE 
FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH OF THE GULF OF ALASKA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 105-277

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January, 2000.

Abstract: Fishery Management Plan amendment to comply with the 
requirements of the American Fisheries Act by revising inshore/offshore 
directed pollock allocations and replacement requirements for eligible 
vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM94
_______________________________________________________________________




676.  SIMPLIFICATION OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND RULES.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority: 46 USC 1177

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 259

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To remove unnecessary regulatory provisions which are not 
required by the program statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM95
_______________________________________________________________________




677.  IMPLEMENTATION OF WESTERN PACIFIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would provide guidance on implementation of the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act provisions 
that establish the Western pacific Community Development Program and 
announcement of eligibility criteria for participation in the program, 
including collection of fees for observer and reporting requirements, 
etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AM96
_______________________________________________________________________




678.  IMPLEMENTATION OF WESTERN PACIFIC CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEM 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
Final Regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment 
period.

Abstract: This action would implement the Western Pacific Coral Reef 
Ecosystem FMP. Possible initial management measures include permit

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and reporting requirements, framework procedures, gear restrictions, 
harvest limits/restrictions, protected marine areas, no anchoring 
zones, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AM97
_______________________________________________________________________




679.  ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: BOTTOMFISH FISHERIES IN 
THE WESTERN PACIFIC.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
Final regulations to be published within 30 days of the end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory action would facilitate and enable 
adjustments to management measures for the bottomfish fisheries in Guam 
and American Samoa. Possible regulatory changes include closed areas, 
gear restrictions, seasons, permit and notification/reporting 
requirements, etc. Also, under an amendment to the FMP, the EEZ waters 
of the U.S. Pacific Island Possessions and Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana islands would be governed as bottomfish management areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/00
Final Action                    09/00/00
Final Action Effective          10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AM98
_______________________________________________________________________




680.  PROHIBIT USE OF SET NET GEAR TO HARVEST GROUNDFISH IN 
CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE WATERS SEAWARD OF 
CALIFORNIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
Final Regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment 
period.

Abstract: This rule would prohibit the use of set net gear to take 
groundfish species in a portion of the EEZ seaward of California. This 
rule has been requested by the Pacific Fishery Management Council 
(Council) under procedures in the Pacific Groundfish Fishery Management 
Plan (FMP) that allow for implementing Federal regulations to conform 
to State regulations for the groundfish fishery in selected 
circumstances. The Council has determined that the State regulations 
prohibiting the use of set net gear used to take groundfish species in 
certain areas are consistent with the FMP and requested Federal 
adoption of consistent regulations in the EEZ. The conformance with 
State regulations is desired to ensure consistent application of 
conservation and management measures and enforcement in the EEZ and in 
State waters to the extent practicable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/00
Final Action                    03/00/00
Final Action Effective          04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis, Acting Regional Administrator, 
Southwest Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Suite 4200, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Long 
Beach, CA 90802-4213
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AN03
_______________________________________________________________________




681.  1999 QUOTAS FOR THE PURSE SEINE FISHERIES IN THE EASTERN 
PACIFIC OCEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 955

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice would advise the public and U.S. industries of 
the 1999 quotas for yellowfin and bigeye tuna established by the Inter-
American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) and approved by the 
Department of State. The notice would be published in accordance with a 
rule that established authority and procedures for the Southwest 
Regional Administrator, NMFS, to implement measures to carry out 
management recommendations of the IATTC as provided in the Tuna 
Conventions Act of 1950. Under that rule, among the actions that could 
be taken were announcing quotas, closure of the U.S. purse seine 
fishery for yellowfin tuna, closure of the U.S. purse seine fishery for 
tuna associated with floating objects, prohibiting the use of tender 
vessels used to service fish-aggregating devices, and prohibiting the 
transfer-at-sea of purse seine-caught tuna in the Eastern Pacific 
Ocean.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

[[Page 64247]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis, Acting Regional Administrator, 
Southwest Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Suite 4200, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Long 
Beach, CA 90802-4213
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AN04
_______________________________________________________________________




682.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES FISHERIES; MINIMUM SIZE 
ADJUSTMENTS FOR ATLANTIC BILLFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To achieve the landings reduction targets that were 
recommended by the International Commission for the Conservation of 
Atlantic Tunas, NMFS will adjust the minimum sizes for retention and 
landing of Atlantic billfishes. This action is consistent with the 
framework provisions of Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Billfish Fishery 
Management Plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN06
_______________________________________________________________________




683.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH TOTAL ALLOWABLE CATCH 
LIMITS FOR THE ATLANTIC GROUPS OF KING AND SPANISH MACKEREL FOR THE 
1999-2000 FISHING YEAR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment prepared under the framework 
rulemaking procedure of the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal 
Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic 
(FMP), would amend the regulations implementing the FMP to establish 
the total allowable catch limits and associated measures (e.g., trip 
and bag limits) for Atlantic groups of King and Spanish mackerel for 
the 1999-2000 fishing year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AN07
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684.  AMENDMENT 18 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF 
FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 18 is expected to address the need for improved 
conservation of grouper stocks in the Gulf of Mexico by establishing 
additional closed seasons and areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AN09
_______________________________________________________________________




685.  ANNUAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISHING YEAR 2000 FOR ATLANTIC 
HERRING.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish specifications for fishing year 
2000 for the Atlantic Herring fishery. These quotas consist of an 
optimum yield, domestic harvest, domestic processing, joint venture 
processing, U.S. at-sea processing and TALFF.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99
Final Rule                      01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN11
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686.  AMENDMENT 13 TO THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA 
BASS FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 13 is being developed to implement management 
measures that would extend the current rebuilding program for summer 
flounder. This action would extend rebuilding over the next 10 years.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN12
_______________________________________________________________________




687.  AMENDMENT 10 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 10 would implement a management strategy that would 
incorporate rotational closed areas for rebuilding the sea scallop 
resource. This action may replace or modify the current DAS reduction 
schedule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN16
_______________________________________________________________________




688.  AMENDMENT 13 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This action would amend the FMP to address the Magnuson-
Stevens Act requirement to implement a stock rebuilding program for all 
of the regulated multispecies. Management measures may include a days-
at-sea reduction, gear reductions and area management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN17
_______________________________________________________________________




689.  AMENDMENT 1 TO THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY MANAGEMENT 
PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This amendment would establish a controlled access system for 
a portion of the Atlantic herring fishery. The fishery slated for this 
action is Management Area I, i.e., Inshore Gulf of Maine. Vessels 
fishing in this area would need to have an exemption certificate based 
on past participation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN19
_______________________________________________________________________




690.  AMENDMENT 14 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 30 
days after the end of the NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 14 would implement measures that would separate 
small mesh species (whiting, red hake, offshore hake, and ocean pout) 
from the Multispecies FMP and create a new FMP for small mesh species, 
i.e., the Small Mesh Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. This action 
proposes to provide for easier, more timely management of the species, 
to reduce complexity of the existing multispecies FMP and to aid in the 
rebuilding process for the small mesh species. Management measures for 
small mesh species may include measures developed under Amendment 12 in 
addition to a limited access permit program to be developed and 
possibly other measures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN20
_______________________________________________________________________




691.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CLARIFY THE ALASKA GROUNDFISH 
INDIVIDUAL FISHING QUOTA PROGRAM APPEALS REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

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CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to revise the procedures for filing 
motions of reconsideration to set out clearly the time periods for 
filing motions, extensions, and decisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN21
_______________________________________________________________________




692.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT AN OBSERVER PROGRAM FOR 
VESSELS DELIVERING SHORE-SIDE; PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Regulations would establish provisions for an observer 
program on vessels that deliver shore-side for the purpose of 
estimating total catch, monitoring discards, and gathering biological 
data on groundfish species. The responsibilities of vessels that are 
required to carry observers are defined in this action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AN27
_______________________________________________________________________




693. LIMITATION ON SECTION 9 PROTECTIONS APPLICABLE TO SALMON LISTED AS 
THREATENED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, FOR ACTIONS UNDER TRIBAL 
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS (TRIBAL PLANS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 742a et seq; 31 USC 9701 et 
seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS has under consideration a proposal to allow terminal 
area tribes to directly harvest threatened salmon in the terminal 
areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Lisa Lierheimer, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




694. PROPOSED RULE TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR PERMITS FOR CAPTURE, 
TRANSPORT, IMPORT AND EXPORT OF PROTECTED SPECIES FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY, 
AND FOR MAINTAINING A CAPTIVE MARINE MAMMAL INVENTORY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1372 (c)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH26
_______________________________________________________________________




695. PROPOSED RULE GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR MARINE MAMMAL 
PHOTOGRAPHY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Trevor Spradlin, Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH31


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696. AMEND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE 
MAMMALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule implements certain changes in the 
prohibitions on importing or exporting marine mammals or marine mammal 
parts and products that occurred with the enactment of the Marine 
Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994 (Pub. L. 104-238). This action 
prohibits the export of marine mammals or marine mammal products for 
purposes other than public display, scientific research, or enhancing 
the survival of a species or stock and establishes three new categories 
of exceptions to the prohibition on importing marine mammal parts and 
products. This is a noncontroversial action that is not significant as 
it will have only minor effects on a small number of people, most of 
whom will benefit by the new exceptions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomas J. McIntyre, Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




697. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: PROPOSED RULE GOVERNING TAKE OF 
WEST COAST STEELHEAD

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 31 USC 9701 et seq; 16 USC 742a et 
seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation will propose section 9(a) prohibitions for 
endangered species, with certain exceptions for certain benign and 
beneficial actions for threatened species of west coast steelhead.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: kellie f. [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK94
_______________________________________________________________________




698. SECTION 4(D) OF ESA PROTECTIVE REGULATIONS FOR JOHNSON SEAGRASS, A 
THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 742a et seq; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS will issue protective regulations for Johnson's 
seagrass, a threatened species under section 4(d) of the Endangered 
Species Act (ESA). This will allow NMFS to tailor protective measures 
to best fit Johnson's seagrass.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL59
_______________________________________________________________________




699. DETERMINATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR JOHNSON'S SEAGRASS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.
 The Endangered Species Act requires the designation of critical 
habitat, if any is designated, within one year of listing a species as 
threatened or endangered.

Abstract: The Endangered Species Act requires that critical habitat for 
a threatened or endangered species be designated within one year of 
listing that species under the Act. NMFS will determine if it will 
designate critical habitat for Johnson's seagrass, and if so, will 
designate it.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL82
_______________________________________________________________________




700. DRAFT POLICY FOR EVALUATION OF CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN MAKING 
LISTING DECISIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A policy to evaluate conservation efforts in making listing 
decisions under the Endangered Species Act. Policy identifies 
considerations to be used in determining whether conservation

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plans and agreements, management plans or other efforts provide 
sufficient protections to preclude or remove the need to list a species 
under the ESA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Margaret C. Lorenz, ESA Policy Coordinator, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL91
_______________________________________________________________________




701. RULEMAKING FOR THE TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO 
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS PLATFORMS IN THE U.S. 
BEAUFORT SEA

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS has received an application from an oil exploration and 
development company for an authorization to take marine mammals 
incidental to oil development in the U.S. Beaufort Sea. This 
authorization can be granted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act 
provided the taking of marine mammals is incidental, is having no more 
than a negligible impact on small numbers of marine mammals and is not 
having an unmitigable adverse impact on Arctic subsistence needs. If 
authorization is granted, monitoring and reporting all takings will be 
required.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/01/99                     64 FR 9965
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/31/99
NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM09
_______________________________________________________________________




702.  RULE GOVERNING THE TAKE OF SEVEN THREATENED EVOLUTIONARILY 
SIGNIFICANT UNITS (ESUS) OF WEST COAST SALMONIDS

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 742a et seq; 31 USC 9701 et 
seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is proposing to issue protective regulations for seven 
Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) of west coast salmon listed as 
threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These regulations 
will apply section 9(a) prohibitions except with respect to certain 
benign and beneficial actions and specific actions taken consistent 
with approved conservation and fishery management plans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: kellie f. [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM59
_______________________________________________________________________




703.  DESIGNATION OF THE COOK INLET, ALASKA, STOCK OF BELUGA 
WHALE AS DEPLETED UNDER THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT (MMPA) AND 
RESPONSE TO PETITIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1362(3); 16 USC 1371(b); 16 USC 1383 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.15(g); 50 CFR 216.23(e)

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 6, 1999.

Abstract: The best available scientific information indicates that the 
Cook Inlet stock of beluga whales declined an average of 15 percent 
annually between 1994 and 1998, dropping from an estimated 653 whales 
in 1994 to fewer than 347 by 1998. Further, the 1994 estimate is 
significantly below anecdotal estimates of more than 1000 whales prior 
to 1980. Because of this decline, NMFS announced on November 19, 1998 
that it would conduct a status review to determine if the Cook Inlet 
stock of beluga whales should be listed as endangered or threatened 
under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) or designated as depleted under 
the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Subsequently, NMFS received 
petitions to list the stock as endangered under the ESA and/or to 
designate the stock as depleted under the MMPA.

Based on the status review, NMFS concludes that this stock is below its 
Optimal Sustainable Population level. Therefore, NMFS proposes to 
designate the Cook Inlet stock of beluga whales as depleted under the 
MMPA. NMFS also proposes to regulate the Native harvest of Cook Inlet 
beluga whales under section 101(b)(3) of the MMPA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Brad Smith, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 222 W. 7th Avenue, Box 43, Anchorage, 
AK 99513
Phone: 907 271-5006

[[Page 64252]]

Email: Brad.S[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM84



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704. REVISION OF FEDERAL CONSISTENCY REGULATIONS UNDER THE COASTAL ZONE 
MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1451 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will revise the Federal consistency 
regulations to codify statutory provisions and clarify regulatory 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Karl Gleaves, Asst. General Counsel for Ocean Services, 
Office of General Counsel, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 6th Floor, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2967

RIN: 0648-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________




705. REVISION OF OVERFLIGHT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI91
_______________________________________________________________________




706. INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION FOR THE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1434(d)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA plans to issue regulations to implement the Federal-
agency consultation requirements of the National Marine Sanctuaries 
Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephanie Campbell, Attorney-Adviser, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Room 6111, 
1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2967

RIN: 0648-AL06
_______________________________________________________________________




707.  NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT UNDER THE OIL POLLUTION 
ACT OF 1990

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 2706(e)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking amends the natural resource damage assessment 
rule under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, codified at 15 CFR 990, due 
to court remand (General Electric vs. Commerce, 128 F. 3d 767. DC Cir. 
1997).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eli Reinharz, Ecologist, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA/DAC, Room 10218, 
1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-3038
Fax: 301 713-4387

RIN: 0648-AM80
_______________________________________________________________________




708.  COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT CONSISTENCY REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 930 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises existing Federal regulations 
governing consistency promulgated in 1979. These changes reflect 
statutory changes in the Coastal Zone Management Act in 1990 and 1996 
as well as experience of 18 years of implementation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/00
Interim Final Rule              03/00/00
Final Action                    07/00/00
Final Action Effective          08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Molly Holt, Attorney Advisor, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Ocean Services, 1305 
East-West Highway, 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2967

RIN: 0648-AM88



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OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


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709. LICENSING OF PRIVATE REMOTE-SENSING SATELLITE SYSTEMS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 19 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0648-AC64


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710. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING PROGRAM EVALUATION AND 
COMPETITIVE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF OCEANIC AND 
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 313; 15 USC 2901 et seq; 33 USC 883e; 33 USC 
1121 et seq; 49 USC 44720

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 919 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) proposes 
regulations on its policies and procedures for program evaluation, the 
solicitation, review, and approval of proposals, and conflict of 
interest. These proposed regulations will provide the basic principles, 
objectives, and procedural framework for the evaluation of OAR 
programs, standardize the procedures for generating, evaluating, and 
selecting proposals sponsored within OAR that are subject to open 
competition, and establish procedures for identifying and handling 
conflicts of interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Eugene S. Fritz, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Research, Program Development and Coordination, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-0460
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL45
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of the end of the NPRM comment period.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/99                    64 FR 42068
NPRM Comment Period End         09/17/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG88
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712. IMPLEMENT REGULATIONS UNDER ACFCMA TO PROVIDE FOR COORDINATED 
MANAGEMENT OF THE AMERICAN LOBSTER RESOURCE THROUGHOUT ITS RANGE, END 
OVERFISHING, AND REBUILD THE AMERICAN LOBSTER STOCK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1851 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.

Abstract: Action proposes measures in Federal waters to complement 
regulations in Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan 
for American lobster under the authority of the Atlantic Coastal 
Fisheries Cooperative Management Act. Action proposes to transfer 
existing measures currently identified in the American Lobster Fishery 
Management Plan developed by the New England Fishery Management Council 
under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. In addition, this 
action proposes to address the Sustainable Fisheries Act requirements 
to end overfishing of American lobster by all methods of harvest in the 
EEZ.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/15/99                     64 FR 2708
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/99
Final Action                    10/00/99
Final Action Effective          11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: The measures previously contained in Amendment 
7 are contained in this action. Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management 
Plan for American Lobster will contain measures for the vessel permit 
consistency amendment (0648-AL36).

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Regional Administrator, 
Northeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH41
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713. INTERIM FINAL RULE TO CONSOLIDATE THE RULES FOR SPINY LOBSTER 
FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC AND STONE CRAB FISHERY 
OF THE GULF OF MEXICO WITH 50 CFR 622

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing

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Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622; 50 CFR 640; 50 CFR 654

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: NMFS had proposed to withdraw the Fishery Management Plans 
for Spiny Lobster and Stone Crab (FMPs). The regulations implementing 
these FMPs were not included in the consolidated regulations for 
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf, and South Atlantic at 50 CFR part 
622. Recently, NMFS withdrew the proposed rules that would have 
withdrawn the FMPs. This final rule will incorporate the rules 
implementing these FMPs in the consolidated regulations without 
substantive change.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99
Final Action Effective          12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AJ28
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714. GUIDELINES FOR THE DESCRIPTION, IDENTIFICATION, CONSERVATION, AND 
ENHANCEMENT OF ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 11, 1997, Final regulations to 
be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Guidelines to assist Fishery Management Councils in the 
description and identification of essential fish habitat (EFH) in 
fishery management plans, and in the consideration of actions to 
conserve and enhance EFH.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/08/96                    61 FR 57843
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/09/96
ANPRM                           01/09/97                     62 FR 1306
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/12/97
NPRM                            04/23/97                    62 FR 19723
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/97
Interim Final Rule              12/19/97                    62 FR 66531
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer Ph.D., Director, Office of Habitat 
Conservation, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910-3282
Phone: 301 713-2325
Fax: 301 713-1043
Email: Andy.K[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ30
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715. IMPLEMENTATION OF A FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MONKFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Action to implement management measures for monkfish in the 
EEZ.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/16/99                     64 FR 7601
NPRM Comment Period End         03/26/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AJ44
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716. AMENDMENT 16A TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF FISH 
RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 16A will: (1) Prohibit the use of fish traps south 
of 25 degree north latitude (near Cape Sable, FL) on February 7, 2001; 
(2) prohibit the possession of reef fish exhibiting the condition of 
trap rash on board a reef fish vessel that is fishing spiny lobster or 
stone crab traps without a valid fish trap endorsement; (3) specify 
that NMFS establish a system design, implementation schedule, and 
protocol for a vessel monitoring system for the fish trap fishery (the 
system design, including costs and implementation schedule, would have 
to be approved by the Council prior to implementation through 
additional proposed and final rules); (4) provide a 1-month fish trap 
inspection/compliance/education period; and (5) require fish trap 
vessels to submit trip initiation and trip termination reports.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/99                    64 FR 10613
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AK31
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717. PROPOSED HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: NMFS proposes to revise the administrative procedures it 
follows to prepare and issue highly migratory species (HMS) management 
plans (FMPs), FMP amendments and implementing regulations for the 
Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea in response to recent 
amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/18/97                    62 FR 48990
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/97
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK40
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718. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: PROPOSED ENDANGERED STATUS AND 
DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT FOR COASTWIDE CHUM SALMON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1543; 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226; 50 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 10, 1999, Final regulations to 
be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: NMFS has completed a comprehensive status review for chum 
salmon populations in Washington, Oregon and California and has 
identified evolutionarily significant units (ESUs) within the range. 
NMFS is now issuing a proposed rule to list appropriate ESUs under the 
Endangered Species Act. NMFS is also proposing critical habitat for 
ESUs proposed for listing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/10/98                    63 FR 11773
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/98                    63 FR 30455
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: kellie f. [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK53
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719. RULE TO IMPLEMENT A FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SPINY DOGFISH 
FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: The Fishery Management Plan will include management measures 
for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/99                    64 FR 42071
NPRM Comment Period End         09/17/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AK79
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720. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A SITKA SOUND HALIBUT MANAGEMENT 
PLAN

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would create a local area halibut 
management plan for Sitka Sound. This management plan will include 
specified boundaries by latitude and longitude. Halibut longliners and 
halibut charter vessels would be prohibited from harvesting halibut in 
some areas of the Sitka Sound Halibut Management Area during specified 
times of the year. In addition, the amount of halibut on board a 
halibut longliner may be restricted during specified times of the year. 
Halibut catch in the Sitka Sound Management Area would be monitored for 
growth rate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/28/99                    64 FR 22826
NPRM Comment Period End         05/28/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AL18
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721. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING 
REQUIREMENTS FOR 1999

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would include the following issues 
suggested by NMFS Management, Enforcement, the U.S. Coast Guard, and 
the fishing industry: revise language for surrendering fisheries or 
processor permit; document ``pumping'' of fish; combine Steller sea 
lion tables; create revised figures for Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
Management Area; remove Improved Retention/Improved Utilization columns 
in catcher vessel

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logbook; develop code and recording procedure for experimental 
fisheries; develop a new discard category for adulterated fish and for 
research fish; develop secondary product code level that defines 
condition of end product (i.e., frozen blocks, grades of surimi); add 
CDQ delivery number to logbooks; and develop combined NMFS/IPHC catcher 
vessel and catcher/processor logbooks for fixed gear.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/05/99                     64 FR 5868
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AL23
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722. AMENDMENT 9 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FMP TO ADDRESS NEW 
SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHER MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 11, 1998, (See Additional 
Information).

Abstract: Amendment 9 to the FMP was developed by the New England 
Fishery Management Council primarily to address the new requirements of 
the Magnuson-Stevens Act, as amended by the Sustainable Fisheries Act. 
To meet these requirements, this proposed rule adds Atlantic halibut to 
the Northeast Multispecies FMP, implement measures to rebuild halibut 
and stocks of winter flounder, and implement new or revised overfishing 
definitions and revised specifications of optimum yield for 12 
groundfish species. In summary, this rule proposed a one-fish halibut 
possession limit of 36 inches or greater, an increase of one inch in 
the minimum size of winter flounder; postponement of the Vessel 
Monitoring System requirement beyond May 1, 1999; a modification of the 
framework process to allow for aquaculture projects and changes to the 
overfishing definitions; and a prohibition of baush-sweep trawl gear 
when fishing for multispecies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/99                    64 FR 13952
NPRM Comment Period End         05/03/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: LEGAL DEADLINE CONT: Under 16 USC 1853 note, 
each Regional Fishery Management Council must submit to NMFS amendments 
to its fishery management plans and any associated proposed regulations 
bringing them into compliance with the Sustainable Fisheries Act (P.L. 
104-297). Final regulations to be published within 30 days of NPRM 
comment period.

NMFS partially approved Amendment 9 on April 7, 1999. NMFS disapproved 
the winter flounder size increase. Amendment 9 did not provide an 
overfishing definition for the Gulf of Maine stock of winter flounder. 
The Council was advised that the overfishing definition should be 
revised at the next available opportunity using the most recent 
assessment conducted at the 28th Stock Assessment Workshop.

NMFS prepared an FRFA as part of the regulatory impact review, which 
describes the impact this rule would have on small entities. The New 
England Fishery Management Council, in its IRFA, had determined that 
this action would not have a significant impact on a substantial number 
of small entities. However, NMFS concluded that a determination of non-
significance could not be made because of the inability to identify the 
number of vessels that may be impacted by measures in the proposed 
rule, namely the brush-sweep trawl gear prohibition, the 1-fish halibut 
possession limit, and the winter flounder fish size increase. In its 
supplement to the IRFA, NMFS revisited each of these measures and 
concluded that the degree of economic impacts on small entities varied 
depending on whether the number of vessels impacted includes all 
permitted vessels, all active vessels, or just those vessels directly 
impacted by a measure.

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AL31
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723. COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT ADDRESSING SUSTAINABLE FISHERY ACT 
DEFINITIONS AND OTHER REQUIRED PROVISIONS IN FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS OF 
THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment 
period.

Abstract: The comprehensive Sustainable Fishery Act (SFA) amendment 
will amend existing fishery management plans (FMPs) for shrimp, red 
drum, snapper-grouper, coastal migratory pelagics, coral, coral reefs, 
and live/hard bottom resources, spiny lobster, and golden crab to 
ensure (1) they are in conformance with SFA section 102 definitions, 
(2) that bycatch provisions are in conformance with SFA section 108 
provisions, (3) they address fishery impact statements that describe 
the likely effects of management measures on fishing communities, (4) 
they address overfishing provisions specifying objective and measurable 
criteria for identifying whether a fishery is overfished, and (5) they 
propose measures to rebuild overfished stocks in fisheries of the South 
Atlantic Region.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/24/99                    64 FR 27952
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL42
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724. COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT ADDRESSING ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT IN 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment 
period.

Abstract: The comprehensive habitat amendment will identify essential 
fish habitat (EFH) for the shrimp, red drum, snapper-grouper, coastal 
migratory pelagics, coral, coral reefs, and live/hard bottom resources, 
spiny lobster, golden crab, sargassum, and calico scallop fisheries of 
the South Atlantic Region. EFH-habitat areas of particular concern will 
be identified and regulations designed to reduce or eliminate the 
impact of fisheries on EFH will be presented.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/99                    64 FR 37082
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL43
_______________________________________________________________________




725. IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENT 8 TO THE NORTHERN ANCHOVY FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 11, 1998.
Final, Statutory.
 See ``Additional Information''.

Abstract: This action would amend the Northern Anchovy Fishery 
Management Plan (FMP) to comply with new requirements of the 
Sustainable Fisheries Act. The amendment would rename the FMP, add 
several species (Pacific mackerel, jack mackerel, and Pacific sardine) 
to the management unit, establish procedures for annual specification 
of harvest limits for managed species, and implement limited entry for 
fishing for small coastal pelagic species of fish in the management 
area. The amendment provides definitions and criteria to determine if 
any stocks are overfished and if rebuilding plans are needed. An annual 
review of the fisheries is conducted to make this determination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/22/99                    64 FR 28143
NPRM Comment Period End         07/09/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: Legal Deadline: Under 16 USC 1853 note, each 
Regional Fishery Management Council must submit to NMFS amendments to 
its fishery management plans and any associated proposed regulations 
bringing them into compliance with the Sustainable Fisheries Act (P.L. 
104-297). Final regulations to be published within 30 days of NPRM 
comment period.

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis, Acting Regional Administrator, 
Southwest Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Suite 4200, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Long 
Beach, CA 90802-4213
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AL48
_______________________________________________________________________




726. AMENDMENT 11 TO THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT 
PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 11, 1998.
Final, Statutory.
 See ``Additional Information''.

Abstract: This rule implements portions of Amendment 11 to the Pacific 
Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), and to announce the 
partial approval of Amendment 11. The Pacific Fishery Management 
Council (Council) prepared Amendment 11 with the intention of bringing 
the FMP into compliance with the Sustainable Fisheries Act (SFA) 
regarding overfishing, bycatch, essential fish habitat (EFH), and 
fishing communities. This action announces that NMFS has approved all 
of Amendment 11, except for the bycatch provisions. This action also 
announces that NMFS has informed the Council that three stocks managed 
under the Pacific Coast groundfish FMP are considered overfished: 
Pacific ocean perch, lingcod, and bocaccio. This rule implements the 
portions of Amendment 11 that has collected resource information 
according to a NMFS-approved protocol may be compensated with the 
opportunity to harvest fish in excess of current vessel limits and/or 
outside other restrictions. This rule also modifies the regulatory 
definition of ``processing or to process,'' and ``specification,'' and 
adds regulatory definitions for ``optimum yield'' and for ``processor'' 
to match the definitions of those terms in Amendment 11. This action is 
intended to improve the types and amounts of scientific information 
available for use in stock assessments and management of the Pacific 
Coast groundfish fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/10/99                     64 FR 6597
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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Additional Information: Under 16 USC 1853 note, each Regional Fishery 
Management Council must submit to NMFS amendments to its fishery 
management plans and any associated proposed regulations bringing them 
into compliance with the Sustainable Fisheries Act (P.L. 104-297). 
Final regulations to be published within 30 days of NPRM comment 
period.

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL52
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727. AMEND 12 SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP & BLACK SEA BASS FISHERIES FMP; 
AMEND 8 TO FMP FOR ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID & BUTTERFISH; AND AMEND 12 
TO FMP FOR ATLANTIC SURF CLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of NPRM comment period end.

Abstract: The proposed rule to implement the three Fishery Management 
Plan (FMP) amendments would implement framework provisions for amending 
management measures for these fisheries, restrict the size of domestic 
harvesting vessels permitted in the Atlantic mackerel fishery without 
restricting the size of processing vessels, and implement an operator 
permit requirement for the surf clam and ocean quahog fisheries. These 
amendments are intended to meet the requirements of the Sustainable 
Fisheries Act of October 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/99                    64 FR 16891
NPRM Comment Period End         05/24/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AL56
_______________________________________________________________________




728. AMENDMENT 16B TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF FISH 
RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 16B will: (1) establish a ``slot limit'' of 14 
inches (minimum) and 22 inches (maximum) fork length for the commercial 
and recreational harvest of lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish; (2) 
establish a 5-fish aggregate bag limit; (3) remove queen triggerfish 
from the FMP and thus allow more conservative management measures in 
Florida state waters to extend into the EEZ; (4) eliminate the 
distinction in the FMP between reef fish species in the management unit 
and those in the fishery but not in the management unit with the intent 
of excluding sand perch and dwarf sand perch from the 20-fish aggregate 
bag limit; (5) implement minimum size limits on cubera snapper (12 
inches, total length (TL)), dog snapper (12 inches, TL), mahogany 
snapper (12 inches, TL), schoolmaster (12 inches, TL), mutton snapper 
(16 inches, TL), scamp (20 inches, TL), gray triggerfish (12 inches, 
TL), and hogfish (12 inches, fork length); (6) establish a 5-fish bag 
limit for hogfish and exclude hogfish from the 20-fish aggregate reef 
fish bag limit; and (7) establish a recreational bag limit of 1 
speckled hind and 1 warsaw grouper per vessel. Setting bag limits for 
speckled hind and warsaw grouper would prohibit the sale of these 
species by the recreational sector because the FMP and existing 
regulations prohibit sale of reef fish subject to bag limits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/02/99                    64 FR 35981
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL57
_______________________________________________________________________




729. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT A LIMITED ACCESS PROGRAM THAT 
REQUIRES SPECIES ENDORSEMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN FISHERIES TARGETING 
CERTAIN GROUNDFISH SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of interim final rule comment period.

Abstract: Regulations would implement species-specific permit 
endorsement requirements for commercial groundfish fisheries. Limited 
entry permit holders would be either allowed to or prohibited from 
landing those species, based on historic dependence on those species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL65
_______________________________________________________________________




730. RULE TO PROHIBIT FISHING AND ANCHORING OF FISHING VESSELS IN THE 
EEZ SEAWARD OF NAVASSA ISLAND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

[[Page 64259]]

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rule to prohibit fishing and anchoring of fishing vessels in 
the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) within 15 nautical miles seaward of 
the baseline of Navassa Island, a U.S. territory in the Caribbean Sea. 
This is protect unique and unprotected marine resources in the area, 
including reef fish and invertebrates, especially coral, live rock, 
sponges, queen conch, and spiny lobsters, from unregulated harvest. 
These resources are in relatively pristine condition due to the area 
isolation and distance from commercial fishing grounds of major fishing 
nations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL93
_______________________________________________________________________




731. AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE A SPECIFIC VESSEL NAME BE INCLUDED ON A 
LICENSE FOR A VESSEL

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to require a specific vessel name be 
issued under the license limitation program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL96
_______________________________________________________________________




732. 2000 HARVEST GUIDELINES FOR THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS 
LOBSTER FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action announces the 2000 bank-specific harvest 
guidelines for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands crustacean fishery. 
The guidelines are calculated according to the formula in the Fishery 
Management Plan for the Crustacean Fisheries of the Western Pacific 
Region.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AM16
_______________________________________________________________________




733. FISHING PARTICIPATION IN 1999 IN NON-SALMON FISHERY

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Anyone participating in any non-salmon fishery in the North 
Pacific EEZ during 1999 will not be assured of participation credit for 
future access under a limited access regime.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/19/99                     64 FR 2870
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/18/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM18
_______________________________________________________________________




734. PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY; ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2000 
GROUNDFISH FISHERY SPECIFICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will announce the 2000 fishery specifications and 
management measures for groundfish taken in the exclusive economic zone 
and state waters off the coasts of Washington, Oregon and California. 
The specifications will include the levels of the acceptable biological 
catch and optimum yields, including the distribution between domestic 
and foreign fishing operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070

[[Page 64260]]

Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AM21
_______________________________________________________________________




735. EFFECTS OF SPOTTER AIRCRAFT ASSISTANCE IN ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA 
(BFT) FISHERY

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes measures to manage the use of spotter aircraft 
to assist in the fishery for BFT.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/99                    64 FR 29984
NPRM Comment Period End         06/22/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM27
_______________________________________________________________________




736. GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH REGULATORY AMENDMENT

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory.
 Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of NPRM 
comment period.

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to reduce maximum retainable bycatch 
percentages in order to reduce industry incentives for target 
operations on Gulf of Alaska shortrake/rougheye rockfish when the 
fishery is closed to directed fishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/99                    64 FR 42080
NPRM Comment Period End         09/02/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM36
_______________________________________________________________________




737.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES; STATUS OF CHINOOK 
SALMON IN WASHINGTON, IDAHO, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA AND DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1543; 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 224; 50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 26, 1998.
Final, Statutory, March 9, 1999.

Abstract: NMFS has completed a comprehensive status review of west 
coast chinook salmon populations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and 
California. NMFS has identified 15 Evolutionarily Significant Units 
(ESUs) of chinook within this range. Seven ESUs are proposed for 
listing and critical habitat is proposed for designation for the ESUs 
proposed for listing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/09/98                    63 FR 11482
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/98                    63 FR 30455
Proposed Extension of Deadline 
for Final Determination to 9/9/
1999                            03/24/99                    64 FR 14329
Final Rule                      03/24/99                    64 FR 14308
Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Lisa Lierheimer, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM54
_______________________________________________________________________




738.  EMERGENCY INTERIM RULE TO CLOSE RED PORGY FISHERY OF THE 
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The red porgy fishery in the south Atlantic is severely 
overfished. This rule would prohibit the harvest and possession of red 
porgy in the south Atlantic region. The intent of this rule is to 
initiate rebuilding the red porgy resource within ten years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM55
_______________________________________________________________________




739.  INTERIM FINAL RULE TO REVISE THE LIST OF GEAR AND 
FISHERIES UNDER JURISDICTION OF EACH FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL OR THE 
SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600; 50 CFR 622; 50 CFR 630; 50 CFR 644; 50 CFR 
648; 50 CFR 649; 50 CFR 654; 50 CFR 660; 50 CFR 678; 50 CFR 679; 15 CFR 
902

[[Page 64261]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the list of fisheries and gear issued in a 
final rule (0648-AK49) on January 27, 1999. That listing of allowable 
gear types for the various fisheries becomes effective on July 26, 
1999. Revisions in the list are necessary as the public has recently 
made us aware of unintended omissions of gear types that would 
eliminate certain types of established fishing that are consistent with 
current regulations and fishery management plans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM56
_______________________________________________________________________




740.  DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES 
FISHERY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 105-277; 16 USC 4107

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a program for disbursing funds to assist persons who 
have incurred losses from a commercial fishery failure due to the 
declining stocks of groundfish (cod, haddock, flounders, etc.), which 
has caused harm to the Northeast multispecies fishery. In exchange for 
receiving compensation, fishermen will have to agree to provide their 
vessels for research if asked before September 30, 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/11/99                    64 FR 31542
NPRM Comment Period End         06/28/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kevin Chu, Special Assistant to the Regional 
Administrator, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Northeast Regional Office, 166 Water Street, Woods 
Hole, MA 02543
Phone: 508 495-2367

RIN: 0648-AM68
_______________________________________________________________________




741.  ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA FISHERY REGULATORY ADJUSTMENT PURSE 
SEINE CATEGORY ALLOCATION LIMIT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to amend the regulations governing the Atlantic 
highly migratory species fisheries to allocate 18.6 percent of the 
landings quota to the Purse Seine category, thereby removing the 250 
metric ton allocation restriction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/18/99                    64 FR 44885
NPRM Comment Period End         09/27/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM82
_______________________________________________________________________




742.  INTERIM FINAL RULE TO IMPLEMENT INTERIM MEASURES TO ADJUST 
THE GULF OF MAINE COD LANDING LIMIT FOR THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: Shall remain in effect for not more than 180 days after 
date of publication and may be extended by publication in the Federal 
Register for one additional period of not more than 180 days.

Abstract: This rule adjusts GOM cod landing limit by increasing it from 
30lb per day-at-sea with a maximum GOM cod possession limit of 500lb 
per trip and by revising the running clock provision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/03/99                    64 FR 42042
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/03/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM87
_______________________________________________________________________




743.  EMERGENCY INTERIM RULE FOR RESTRICTED REOPENING OF LIMITED 
ACCESS PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SNAPPER-GROUPER PERMITS IN THE 
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1998, a limited access program for the snapper-grouper 
fishery of the south Atlantic region was implemented. A number of 
qualified fishermen either failed to apply for a permit or submitted 
their application late. This rule will provide an additional 45-day 
application period for qualified fishermen to apply for a snapper-
grouper permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 64262]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM92
_______________________________________________________________________




744.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES FISHERIES; LIMITED 
ACCESS PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule extends the deadline to apply for limited 
access permits in the swordfish and shark fisheries from September 1, 
1999 to September 10, 1999. This regulatory change will allow an 
additional 10 days for vessel owners who were precluded from posting 
the applications due to circumstances beyond their control.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN05
_______________________________________________________________________




745.  ANNUAL FRAMEWORK ADJUST TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This will be the annual framework adjustment required by the 
Fishery Management Plan to ensure that the management measures meet the 
overfishing and rebuilding objectives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN13
_______________________________________________________________________




746.  FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 32 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would adjust measures to be implemented in 
Amendment 12 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. 
Adjustments include replacing the whiting trip limit certificate 
program with a trip-by-trip call-in system and allowing vessels to use 
net strengtheners in their nets.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN14
_______________________________________________________________________




747.  FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 31 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This framework action would modify the Gulf of Maine cod 
management program to address discards and adjust the mechanism in the 
Georges Bank cod trip limit program that provides authority to the 
Regional Administrator to reduce the trip limit based on an evaluation 
of the use of exceeding the Georges Bank total allowable catch.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN15
_______________________________________________________________________




748.  FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 12 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would modify the 2000 fishing year scallop days-
at-sea (DAS) schedule for full-time limited access vessels. The DAS 
schedule implemented under Amendment 7 to the FMP would remain in place 
for the fishing years beyond 2000. The framework also proposes to 
continue the Georges Bank Sea Scallop exemption program in Closed Area 
II for fishing year 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

[[Page 64263]]

Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN18
_______________________________________________________________________




749. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; PACIFIC STEELHEAD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 16, 1995.
Final, Statutory, August 18, 1998, Endangered Species Act section 
4(b)(3)(D)(ii). If steelhead are listed under the ESA by 8/9/97, then 
critical habitat designation will be due 8/9/98.

Abstract: This rule will propose critical habitat for 9 stocks of 
Pacific Steelhead as follows: 5 stocks listed under Endangered Species 
Act on 8/18/97 2 stocks listed on 3/18/98, and 2 stocks proposed for 
listing on 3/10/98. (62 FR 43937, 63 FR 13347, 63 FR 11798 
respectively)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/05/99                     64 FR 5740
Final Action                    02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Lisa Lierheimer, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




750. FINAL RULE TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR NONLETHALLY DETERRING MARINE 
MAMMALS FROM ENDANGERING PERSONAL SAFETY OR DAMAGING PUBLIC OR PRIVATE 
PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995, Final regulations to 
be published within 30 days of the end of the NPRM comment period.

Abstract: On April 30, 1994, the President signed Pub. L. 103-238, the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994. One part of this law 
implemented a new section 101(a)(4) to authorize the nonlethal 
harassment takings by citizens of the United States to deter marine 
mammals from: (1) Damaging commercial fishing gear or catch; (2) 
damaging private property; (3) endangering public safety; or (4) 
damaging public property. The amendments require a list of guidelines 
for use in safely deterring marine mammals and provide for prohibiting 
certain deterrent measures that may have a significant adverse impact 
on marine mammals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/05/95                    60 FR 22345
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/95
Final Action                    10/00/99
Final Action Effective          11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________




751. GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INVOLVING LEVEL B 
HARASSMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, Local or Tribal 
Governments and the private sector.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1151 et seq Fur Seal Act; 16 USC 1631 et seq 
Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 30, 1994, Final regulations to 
be published within 30 days of the end of the NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This final rule is required by the 1994 amendments to the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act. These regulations establish a general 
authorization for bona fide scientific research on non-endangered and 
non-threatened marine mammals that may result in harassment with only 
the potential to disturb. Inclusion under the general authorization is 
achieved by letter of intent to the National Marine Fisheries Service 
and a letter of confirmation from the Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/03/94                    59 FR 50372
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/17/94
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 0648-AH20
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752. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: TAKE OF THREATENED SOUTHERN 
OREGON/NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST EVOLUTIONARILY SIGNIFICANT UNIT (ESU) 
COHO SALMON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 31 USC 9701 et seq; 16 USC 742a et 
seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On May 6, 1997, NMFS listed the Southern Oregon/Northern 
California Coast ESU of coho salmon as threatened. NMFS is now issuing 
protective regulations under section 4(d) of the ESA which will apply 
section 9(a) prohibitions to all activities within this ESU unless: in 
compliance with section 10 or other exemptions under the ESA; in 
accordance with a timely application for a permit for scientific 
purposes to enhance propagation or survival of the species; or within 
carefully circumscribed harvest hatchery, research and monitoring, or 
habitat restoration activity exceptions.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/18/97                    62 FR 38479
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: kellie f. [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________




753. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: PROPOSED THREATENED STATUS AND 
DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT FOR WEST COAST SOCKEYE SALMON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1543; 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226; 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: NMFS has completed a comprehensive review of west coast 
sockeye salmon in Washington, Oregon and California and has identified 
6 evolutionarily significant units (ESUs) within this range. NMFS is 
now fashioning a proposed rule to list one ESU as threatened under the 
Endangered Species Act. NMFS is also proposing critical habitat which 
will encompass the species current freshwater and estuarine range.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/10/98                    63 FR 11750
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/98                    63 FR 30455
Final Rule                      03/25/99                    64 FR 14528
Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: kellie f. [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK52
_______________________________________________________________________




754. DEFINITION OF HARM UNDER THE ESA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 742a et seq; 31 USC 9701 et 
seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule defines the term ``harm'' which is 
contained in the Endangered Species Act. The purpose of this rulemaking 
is to help resolve uncertainty concerning the type of harm that may 
result in a take of a listed species under the ESA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/01/98                    63 FR 24148
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/98
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Mobley, Salmon Coordinator, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK55
_______________________________________________________________________




755. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; SHRIMP TRAWLING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The interim final rule allows the use of Soft Turtle Excluder 
Devices (TEDs) in the Southeastern and Gulf of Mexico Shrimp fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/13/98                    63 FR 17948
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Therese Conant, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK66
_______________________________________________________________________




756. PACIFIC OFFSHORE CETACEAN TAKE REDUCTION PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule would allow vessel operators 
participating in the California/Oregon drift gillnet fishery for 
thresher shark and swordfish to use longer lines to attach pingers to 
the nets.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/22/99                     64 FR 3431
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Cornish, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West 
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AL70
_______________________________________________________________________




757. REDESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR SNAKE RIVER SPRING/SUMMER 
CHINOOK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 28, 1993, the National Marine Fisheries Service 
(NMFS) designated all river reaches presently or historically 
accessible to listed Snake River spring/summer chinook salmon (except 
river reaches

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above impassable natural falls, and Dworshak and Hells Canyon Dams) as 
critical habitat. On January 6, 1997, NMFS received a petition to 
revise critical habitat for Snake River spring/summer chinook salmon in 
Napias Creek, Idaho. On January 30, 1998, NMFS denied the petition 
based on information submitted in the petition and NMFS' own analysis. 
However, new information has since been submitted and NMFS is now 
proposing to redesignate critical habitat to exclude areas above Napias 
Creek Falls.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/99                    64 FR 29618
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: kellie f. [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM41
_______________________________________________________________________




758.  MARKETING AND REPORTING BELUGA WHALES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1379(i)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends 50 CFR 216.23 to require the marking and 
reporting of beluga whales harvested from Cook Inlet, Alaska, by 
Alaskan natives. The marking and reporting is necessary to provide 
essential biological data for the management and conservation of the 
stock. The effect of the information will be to provide a more sound 
scientific basis for management of the stock.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Brad Smith, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 222 W. 7th Avenue, Box 43, Anchorage, 
AK 99513
Phone: 907 271-5006
Email: Brad.S[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM57
_______________________________________________________________________




759.  DESIGNATE CRITICAL HABITAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to designate critical habitat for the Oregon 
coast evolutionarily significant unit (ESU) of coho salmon previously 
listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Proposed critical 
habitat occurs in Oregon and encompasses all accessible reaches 
(including estuarine areas and tributaries) of all rivers within the 
species' current range.

This proposal specifically excludes Indian lands on reservations within 
the range of the Oregon Coast ESU in accordance with the recent 
Secretarial Order entitled ``American Indian Tribal Rights, Federal-
Tribal Trust Responsibilities, and the Endangered Species Act'' which 
directs NMFS to ``consult with the affected Indian tribe(s) when 
considering the designation of critical habitat in an area that may 
impact tribal trust resources, tribally-owned fee lands, or the 
exercise of tribal rights.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/10/99                    64 FR 24998
NPRM Comment Period End         07/09/99
Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter, Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected 
Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: kellie f. [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM58
_______________________________________________________________________




760.  SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; SUMMER FLOUNDER 
FISHERY

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service intends to amend the 
Turtle Excluder Device (TED) requirements for summer flounder trawlers 
at 50 CFR 223.206(d)(2)(iii). The rule change would require the use of 
a TED extension with a hard TED. The extension could not be more than 
3.5`` stretched mesh. The extension could extend not more than 24'' and 
not less than 36`` in front of and behind the TED. New information came 
to light over the winter and during TED testing in June 1999 that TED 
installation in larger mesh results in many turtle captures and deaths. 
The fishery will begin at the beginning of October, and many 
preventable sea turtle deaths would occur if the rule is not in place 
prior. Bringing the rule into effect during the course of the fishery 
would also be disruptive to the fishermen.

The rule is not significant and the cost to the fishermen for 
compliance will be minimal:  $20 for materials and about 2 hours to 
reinstall the TED (many fishermen already reinstall their TEDs on an 
annual basis).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Therese Conant, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM89

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NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



761. THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/97                    62 FR 33768
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/97
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




762. OPERATIONS OF MOTORIZED PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IN THE GULF OF THE 
FARALLONES NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 
Sanctuaries and Reserves Division is considering prohibiting the 
operation of motorized personal watercraft in the nearshore areas of 
the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/23/99                    64 FR 19945
NPRM Comment Period End         07/21/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AK01
_______________________________________________________________________




763. OLYMPIC COAST NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY--ADDITION OF DEFINITION FOR 
SEABIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA plans to issue regulations to add a definition of the 
term ``seabirds'' for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The 
term ``seabird'' is used in that sanctuary's regulatory prohibitions. 
The regulations will define seabird to mean a member of any avian 
species that spends part or all of its life cycle (e.g., feeding) in or 
over the sanctuary, including shorebirds, waterfowl, and birds of prey.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/25/98                    63 FR 45191
NPRM Comment Period End         09/24/98
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL09



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


                    ________________________________



764. NOAA PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 
ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA plans to issue proposed revised environmental review 
procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The 
proposed revisions will update the Agency's procedures published in 
1984, based on changing Agency direction, laws, and public concerns. 
The revisions reflect new initiatives and mandates for NOAA, 
particularly involving the Magnuson-Stevens Act, Endangered Species 
Act, and Marine Mammal Protection Act. The revisions provide 
information on preparing NEPA documents and streamlining of NEPA and 
other analyses or documents within NOAA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/98                    63 FR 57664
NPRM Comment Period End         12/14/98
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Fruchter, Acting NEPA Coordinator, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Room 5805, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-5916

RIN: 0648-AL58

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



765. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR DOMESTIC FISHERIES--STANDARD DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 427-2014

RIN: 0648-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




767. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE PRODUCT RECOVERY RATE CODES FOR 
CERTAIN ALASKA GROUNDFISH PRODUCTS

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI87
_______________________________________________________________________




768. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT BYCATCH REDUCTION MEASURES

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AJ47
_______________________________________________________________________




769. IMPLEMENTATION OF DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THE 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE AMERICAN LOBSTER FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 649

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AJ75
_______________________________________________________________________




770. RULEMAKING TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH PACIFIC LOAN PROGRAM

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AK07
_______________________________________________________________________




771. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO DEVELOP A C. BAIRDI VESSEL INCENTIVE 
PROGRAM

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AK08
_______________________________________________________________________




772. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE PACIFIC HALIBUT TO THE HALIBUT 
SUBSISTENCE FISHERY

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AK16
_______________________________________________________________________




773. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE PACIFIC HALIBUT TO THE CHARTER 
BOAT FLEET

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AK17
_______________________________________________________________________




774. AMENDMENT 52 TO FMP FOR GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF BERING SEA AND 
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA AND AMENDMENT 52 TO FMP FOR GROUNDFISH OF GULF OF 
ALASKA

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AK73
_______________________________________________________________________




775. OBSERVER FUNDING POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL08
_______________________________________________________________________




776. CRAB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA RESERVES

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL92
_______________________________________________________________________




777. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS TO ESTABLISH PERMIT MORATORIA IN 
THE RECREATIONAL-FOR-HIRE SECTORS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL 
MIGRATORY PELAGICS AND REEF FISH FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/18/98                    63 FR 64031
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/18/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM03
_______________________________________________________________________




778.  OBSERVATION COVERAGE MULTISPECIES GROUNDFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to reduce observer coverage requirements 
for catcher vessels equal to or greater than 60 feet LOA fishing in the 
multispecies groundfish and halibut CDQ fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM53
_______________________________________________________________________




779.  BSAI FMP AMENDMENT 66

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: American Fisheries Act requirements for pollock Community 
Development Quota (CDQ) catch accounting; remove squid from CDQ 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM72
_______________________________________________________________________




780.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: LISTING STATUS AND 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR WHITE ABALONE

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 - 1543; 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 224; 50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFR received a petition to list and designate critical 
habitat for white abalone under the Endangered Species Act and is not 
initiating a status review.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Terri Jordan, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AM90


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781.  RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENT REVISIONS TO THE 
ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERIES ALASKA COMMERCIAL OPERATOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 
(ACOAR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Revision to the Recordkeeping and Reporting requirements will 
require the offshore groundfish fleet to file the Alaska Department of 
Fish and Game ACOAR to enhance socioeconomic databases used by 
management agencies to assess existing or proposed fisheries management 
measures. This revision will include adding a form and regulations to 
accommodate this addition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN01
_______________________________________________________________________




782.  AMENDMENT 7 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SPINY 
LOBSTER FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 640

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 7 would address gear limitations in the spiny 
lobster fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AN08
_______________________________________________________________________




783.  AMENDMENT 7 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE STONE 
CRAB FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 7 is expected to extend the state of Florida's 
proposed limited entry program for stone crab into the exclusive 
economic zone off Florida's west coast.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AN10
_______________________________________________________________________




784.  RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENT REVISIONS TO THE 
ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERIES LOGBOOKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Recordkeeping and Reporting requirements include revisions in 
the logbook and form formats; revisions to the figures and tables; and 
revisions to the regulations to accommodate these changes. In addition, 
these recordkeeping and reporting requirement revisions will contain 
revisions to the combined International Pacific Halibut Commission/NMFS 
groundfish/ Individual Fishing Quota logbooks by adding a new data 
field to the catcher vessel and catcher processor logbooks to indicate 
the type of seabird device used when fishing with hook-and-line gear; 
new observer fields and an additional logsheet will be incorporated 
into each logbook for use by the observer.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN22
_______________________________________________________________________




785.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REDEFINE VESSEL LENGTH OVERALL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would redefine and clarify the 
definition of vessel length overall.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Regional Administrator, Alaska Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce,

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

RIN: 0648-AN23
_______________________________________________________________________




786.  AMENDMENT 63 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS MANAGEMENT AREA AND MANAGEMENT 63 TO THE 
FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH OF THE GULF OF ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: These FMP amendments will revise management measures for the 
sharks and skates in the BSAI and GOA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN24
_______________________________________________________________________




787.  AMENDMENT 64 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This FMP amendment will allocate Pacific cod among the fixed 
gear sectors in the BSAI.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN25
_______________________________________________________________________




788.  AMENDMENTS TO ALASKA FMPS FOR GROUNDFISH, CRAB, AND 
SCALLOP TO REDUCE HALIBUT MORTALITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: These FMP amendments will implement a halibut mortality 
avoidance program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN26
_______________________________________________________________________




789. SEA TURTLE MONITORING AND CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR NONSHRIMP 
FISHERIES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224; 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 223

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________




790. PROPOSED RULE TO REQUIRE CERTAIN FISH FROM MEXICO TO RETAIN HEADS 
AND TAILS INTACT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE ENDANGERED TOTOABA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




791. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO FISHERIES-RELATED RESEARCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 228; 50 CFR 216

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/09/91                    56 FR 64234
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/08/92
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 64271]]

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________




793. FINAL RULE TO AMEND MARINE MAMMAL REGULATIONS TO AUTHORIZE 
INCIDENTAL TAKINGS OF MARINE MAMMALS BY HARASSMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY 
PUBLIC LAW 103-238

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




794. NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE PROTECTION; INTERIM FINAL RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 224

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/27/94                    59 FR 66513
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/27/95
NPRM                            08/07/96                    61 FR 41116
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/96
Interim Final Rule              02/13/97                     62 FR 6729
Final Action                    02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margot Bohan
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




795. IMPLEMENTATION OF 1997 MMPA AMENDMENTS AFFECTING YELLOWFIN TUNA 
PURSE SEINE FISHING IN THE EASTERN TROPICAL PACIFIC

Priority: Economically Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.24

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/99                    64 FR 31806


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AI85



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



796. MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY--MINOR BOUNDARY REVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephanie R. Thornton
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AL07



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


                    ________________________________



797. REGIONAL MARINE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don Scavia
Phone: 301 713-3338

RIN: 0648-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________




798. NATIONAL UNDERSEA RESEARCH PROGRAM FUNDING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Moore
Phone: 301 713-2427

RIN: 0648-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)

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                                                      Completed Actions


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Karnella
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AJ21
_______________________________________________________________________




802. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP) FOR ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY 
SPECIES, AMENDMENT 1 TO THE BILLFISH FMP AND CONSOLIDATION OF 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 630; 50 CFR 285; 50 CFR 300; 50 CFR 600; 50 CFR 
635; 50 CFR 644; 50 CFR 678

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/28/99                    64 FR 29090

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AJ67
_______________________________________________________________________




803. RULE TO IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS UNDER SECTION 
204(D) OF THE MAGNUSON-STEVENS FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600F

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/99                    64 FR 16414
NPRM Comment Period End         05/05/99
Final Action                    07/21/99                    64 FR 39017
Final Action Effective          08/20/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AJ70
_______________________________________________________________________




804. FINAL DEFINITION OF THE ZERO MORTALITY RATE GOAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cathy Eisele
Phone: 301 713-2322
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ84
_______________________________________________________________________




805. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO SPECIFY MINIMAL VESSEL OWNERSHIP 
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HIRED SKIPPER PROVISION IN THE IFQ FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/10/99                    64 FR 24960

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AK20
_______________________________________________________________________




806. IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENT 5 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 
THE BOTTOMFISH AND SEAMOUNT GROUNDFISH FISHERIES OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC 
REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/28/99                    64 FR 22810
Final Action Effective          05/28/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Karnella
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AK21
_______________________________________________________________________




807. ADDITIONAL MEASURES OF AMENDMENT 2 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN 
FOR THE SHRIMP FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC--PROCEDURES FOR TESTING AND 
CERTIFICATION OF BYCATCH REDUCTION DEVICES (BRDS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/08/99                    64 FR 36780
Final Action Effective          07/08/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 64273]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AK29
_______________________________________________________________________




808. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR A BYCATCH REDUCTION DEVICE (BRD) TESTING 
AND CERTIFICATION PROTOCOL UNDER AMENDMENT 9 TO THE FMP FOR THE SHRIMP 
FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/13/99                    64 FR 37690
Final Action Effective          07/13/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AK32
_______________________________________________________________________




809. WESTERN PACIFIC CRUSTACEAN FISHERIES; BANK-SPECIFIC HARVEST 
GUIDELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/99                    64 FR 29834
NPRM Comment Period End         06/18/99
Final Action Effective          07/02/99
Final Action                    07/08/99                    64 FR 36820

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Karnella
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AK61
_______________________________________________________________________




810. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH APPLICATION PERIOD FOR LICENSE 
LIMITATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/99                    64 FR 19113
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/99
Final Action                    08/06/99                    64 FR 42826
Final Action Effective          09/07/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AK69
_______________________________________________________________________




811. AMENDMENT 13 TO THE PACIFIC COAST SALMON PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         04/05/99
Final Action                    05/14/99                    64 FR 26328
Final Rule Effective            06/14/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AK83
_______________________________________________________________________




812. VMS PILOT PROGRAM FOR ATLANTIC SWORDFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 630

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/24/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK90
_______________________________________________________________________




813. AMEND THE BLUEFIN STATISTICAL DOCUMENT TO ALLOW FOR THE ATTACHMENT 
OF RE-EXPORT CERTIFICATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 285

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/24/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL02
_______________________________________________________________________




814. FISHERY DISASTER RELIEF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael L. Grable
Phone: 301 713-2390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL13
_______________________________________________________________________




815. AMENDMENT 48 TO THE BSAI FMP AND AMENDMENT 48 TO THE GOA FMP - 
STREAMLINE ANNUAL SPECIFICATION PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/12/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL19
_______________________________________________________________________




816. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO THE HALIBUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA 
PROGRAM - DEFINITION OF MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/26/99                    64 FR 20210

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL21
_______________________________________________________________________




817. MANAGEMENT OF U.S. PURSE SEINE FISHERY IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

[[Page 64274]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/16/99                    64 FR 44428
Final Action Effective          09/13/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AL28
_______________________________________________________________________




818. VESSEL PERMIT CONSISTENCY AMENDMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/19/99                     64 FR 8263
Final Action Effective          03/22/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AL36
_______________________________________________________________________




819. ATLANTIC STURGEON EEZ REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/26/99                     64 FR 9449
Final Action Effective          05/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Meyer
Phone: 301 427-2014

RIN: 0648-AL38
_______________________________________________________________________




820. BSAI/GOA/KTC/SCALLOP FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP) AMENDMENTS 55/
55/8/5 ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/26/99                    64 FR 20216

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL40
_______________________________________________________________________




821. IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO FOUR WESTERN PACIFIC FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLANS TO ADDRESS NEW REQUIREMENTS OF THE MAGNUSON-STEVENS 
FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/19/99                    64 FR 19067

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Karnella
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AL49
_______________________________________________________________________




822. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE CERTAIN GROUNDFISH SPECIES BETWEEN 
THE TRAWL AND FIXED GEAR COMMERCIAL GROUNDFISH FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL62
_______________________________________________________________________




823. 1999-2000 MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND 
TREATY INDIAN SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND 
CALIFORNIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          05/01/99
Final Action                    05/05/99                    64 FR 24078

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL64
_______________________________________________________________________




824. FRAMEWORK 27 TO IMPLEMENT ANNUAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR NORTHEAST 
MULTISPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         04/13/99
Final Action Effective          05/01/99
Final Action                    05/05/99                    64 FR 24066

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AL72
_______________________________________________________________________




825. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH TOTAL ALLOWABLE CATCH LIMITS FOR 
THE ATLANTIC AND GULF OF MEXICO GROUPS OF KING AND SPANISH MACKEREL FOR 
THE 1998-99 FISHING YEAR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/99                    64 FR 29622
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/99
Final Action                    08/20/99                    64 FR 45457
Final Action Effective          08/20/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL80
_______________________________________________________________________




826. FMP AMENDMENT FOR THE COMMERCIAL KING AND TANNER CRAB FISHERIES OF 
THE BSAI AND SCALLOP FISHERIES OFF ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/09/99                    64 FR 11390

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL89


_______________________________________________________________________



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827. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ADJUST THE GULF OF MEXICO RED SNAPPER TAC 
AND ASSOCIATED MANAGEMENT MEASURES UNDER THE FRAMEWORK PROCEDURE OF THE 
FMP FOR THE REEF FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL94
_______________________________________________________________________




828. AMENDMENT TO INDIVIDUAL FISHING QUOTA SURVIVORSHIP PROVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM00
_______________________________________________________________________




829. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 28 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY (FMP) TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE 
HARBOR PORPOISE TAKE REDUCTION PLAN AND THE FMP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/01/99                    64 FR 15704

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM10
_______________________________________________________________________




830. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE ATLANTIC SALMON FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/27/99                    64 FR 40519
Final Action Effective          08/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM13
_______________________________________________________________________




831. ADDENDUM TO FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES 
(HMSFMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 285; 50 CFR 630; 50 CFR 635; 50 CFR 644; 50 CFR 
678

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/03/99                    64 FR 29806

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM17
_______________________________________________________________________




832. REGULATORY AMENDMENT - PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY; FINAL 1999 
ABC, OY AND TRIBAL AND NONTRIBAL ALLOCATIONS FOR PACIFIC WHITING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          05/19/99
Final Action                    05/24/99                    64 FR 27928

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AM19
_______________________________________________________________________




833. NORTHERN ANCHOVY FISHING; QUOTAS FOR THE 1999 AND 2000 FISHING YEAR 
(ANNUAL SPECIFICATIONS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          08/27/99
Final Action                    09/02/99                    64 FR 48113

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AM20
_______________________________________________________________________




834. FLEET CAPACITY LIMITS FOR U.S. PURSE SEINE FISHERY IN THE EASTERN 
PACIFIC OCEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AM22
_______________________________________________________________________




835. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENTS TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES AND ATLANTIC 
SEA SCALLOP FMPS TO ALLOW CONTROLLED ACCESS TO THE GEORGES BANK CLOSED 
AREAS BY SCALLOP VESSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/10/99                    64 FR 31144
Final Action Effective          06/15/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM24


_______________________________________________________________________



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836. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOPS TO ALLOW CONTROLLED ACCESS TO THE GEORGES BANK 
GROUNDFISH CLOSED AREAS BY SCALLOP VESSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/25/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM25
_______________________________________________________________________




837. EMERGENCY RULE FOR STELLER SEA LION CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR BSAI 
AND GOA POLLOCK FISHERIES DURING SECOND HALF OF 1999

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          07/14/99
Final Action                    07/21/99                    64 FR 39087

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM33
_______________________________________________________________________




838. REVISE BSAI BYCATCH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR CHINOOK SALMON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM38
_______________________________________________________________________




839.  CANDIDATE CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS WITH ASSURANCES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final policy offers assurances as an incentive for non-
Federal property owners to implement conservation measures for species 
that are proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act as 
threatened or endangered, species that are candidates for listing, and 
species that are likely to become candidates or proposed in the near 
future.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/97                    62 FR 32178
Final Action                    06/17/99                    64 FR 32726

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM61
_______________________________________________________________________




840.  FRAMEWORK 30 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY 
MANAGMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule implements measures to protect Georges Bank 
cod. The adjustment implements a Georges Bank cod trip limit of 2,000 
lb per day starting August 15, 1999, with a maximum possession limit of 
20,000 lb per trip. The Regional Administrator is authorized to adjust 
the daily landing limit and possession limit depending on the risk of 
exceeding the total allowable catch (TAC) level, or not catching 75 
percent of the TAC for Georges Bank cod.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          07/29/99
Final Action                    08/03/99                    64 FR 42045

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM65
_______________________________________________________________________




841.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 
THE REEF FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO TO IMPLEMENT RED SNAPPER 
MANAGEMENT CHANGES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This would: Set the opening date of the recreational red 
snapper fishing season at March 1, beginning with the 2000 fishing 
year; establish a 4-fish recreational red snapper bag limit with a 0-
fish bag limit for captain and crew of for-hire vessels; and change the 
openings of the fall red snapper commercial season from the first 15 
days of each month to the first 10 days of each month, beginning 
September 1 each year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/29/99                    64 FR 34756
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/99
Final Action                    09/02/99                    64 FR 47711

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM66


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64277]]

842.  ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA; 1999 DEADLINE FOR PERMIT CATEGORY 
CHANGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS suspends, for 1999 only, the May 15 deadline for 
category changes and establishes a June 11 deadline.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    05/14/99
Interim Final Rule              05/19/99                    64 FR 27207
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/01/99
Final Action                    06/09/99                    64 FR 30925
Final Action Effective          06/11/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM69
_______________________________________________________________________




843.  EMERGENCY INTERIM RULE TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT 
IN THE RECREATIONAL RED SNAPPER FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This emergency interim rule: Increases the minimum size limit 
for red snapper in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of 
Mexico from 15 inches (38.1 cm) to 18 inches (45.7 cm) for persons 
subject to the bag limit, as requested by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery 
Management Council (Council); and closes the recreational red snapper 
fishery in the EEZ of the Gulf of Mexico effective 12:01 a.m., local 
time, August 29, 1999. The intended effect of the minimum size limit 
increase is to reduce the rate of harvest, and thereby, extend the 
season for the recreational red snapper fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          06/04/99
Final Action                    06/08/99                    64 FR 30445

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM71
_______________________________________________________________________




844.  EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY INTERIM RULE TO IMPLEMENT A 4-FISH 
RECREATIONAL RED SNAPPER BAG LIMIT IN FEDERAL WATERS OF THE GULF OF 
MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action extends an emergency interim rule, in effect 
through June 29, 1999, that reduces the daily bag limit for red snapper 
possessed in or from the Gulf of Mexico EEZ from 5 to 4 fish. The 
emergency rule is extended for an additional 180 days. The intended 
effect is to maintain the current 4-fish bag limit consistent with the 
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council's intent, avoid angler 
confusion that otherwise would result from an unintended inseason 
change in the bag limit, and help ensure that the recreational quota is 
not exceeded.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/24/99                    64 FR 33800
Final Action Effective          06/29/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William T. Hogarth, Regional Administrator, 
Southeast Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. 
Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM73
_______________________________________________________________________




845.  AMENDMENT 45 TO EXTEND ALLOCATION OF POLLOCK TO THE CDQ 
PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 45 made permanent the allocation of 7.5 percent of 
the pollock total allowable catch to the Western Alaska community 
development program in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/03/98                    63 FR 46993
NPRM Comment Period End         10/19/98
Final Action Effective          01/21/99
Final Action                    01/26/99                     64 FR 3877

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM77
_______________________________________________________________________




846.  DETERMINATION OF STATE JURISDICTION FOR REPORTING CATCH OF 
ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action waives the requirement for anglers to report 
catch of Atlantic bluefin tuna landed in the State of Maryland through 
NMFS' automated catch reporting system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          06/22/99
Final Action                    06/25/99                    64 FR 34138

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 64278]]

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM81
_______________________________________________________________________




847. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR TUNA VESSEL OPERATORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________




848. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS; DOLPHIN MORTALITY LIMITS 
DURING PURSE SEINE SETS ON MARINE MAMMALS IN THE EASTERN TROPICAL 
PACIFIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.24

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________




849. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS; ``DOLPHIN-SAFE'' TUNA 
LABELING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216; 50 CFR 247

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.24

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG35
_______________________________________________________________________




851. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST AND SOUTHERN 
OREGON/NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST COHO SALMON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/05/99                    64 FR 24049

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: kellie f. [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________




852. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS: PROPOSED RULE PROHIBITING 
U.S. CITIZENS FROM ENCIRCLING MARINE MAMMALS DURING TUNA FISHING 
OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.24

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AH04
_______________________________________________________________________




853. FINAL POLICIES FOR SAFE HARBOR AND CANDIDATE CONSERVATION 
AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/17/99                    64 FR 32717
Final Action Effective          07/19/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Margaret C. Lorenz
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ54
_______________________________________________________________________




854. PROPOSED RULE ON TAKING MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO POWER PLANT 
OPERATIONS AT SEABROOK, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/25/99                    64 FR 28114
Final Action Effective          07/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK00
_______________________________________________________________________




855. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES; STATUS OF CHINOOK SALMON IN 
WASHINGTON, IDAHO, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 226; 50 CFR 227

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 64279]]

Agency Contact: Lisa Lierheimer
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK02
_______________________________________________________________________




856. ATLANTIC LARGE WHALE TAKE REDUCTION PLAN REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/16/99                     64 FR 7529

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory Silber
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AK41
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




857. IMPROVEMENT OF TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT OF INTERNET NAMES AND ADDRESSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1512; 47 USC 902(b)(2)(H); 47 USC 902(b)(2)(I); 
47 USC 904(c)(1)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consistent with the President's Electronic Commerce Directive 
of July 1, 1997, this proposed rule sets forth ways to improve 
technical management of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS). It 
describes the process by which the Federal Government will transfer 
management of the Internet DNS to a private, not-for-profit corporation 
and proposes a method for introducing competition in the administration 
and addition of new Internet top-level domains. It further proposes the 
introduction of competition into the domain name registration business 
and recommends guidelines under which domain name business and 
registration would operate. Further information available at http://
www.doc.gov.

Instead of a final rule, a statement of policy was published in the 
Federal Register. (See 63 FR 31741, June 10, 1998.) The statement of 
policy announced that the Department of Commerce would subsequently 
seek public input on how best to make the .us domain space more 
attractive to commercial users. On August 4, 1998, a request for public 
comments regarding the .us domain name was published in the Federal 
Register. (See 63 FR 41547, August 4, 1998.) Comments were due 
September 3, 1998.

Another notice was published in the Federal Register on August 27, 
1998, to extend the comment period to October 5, 1998. The agency will 
submit a Federal Register notice in February 1999 which will announce a 
public meeting to explore the future administration and management of 
the .us domain name space. The public meeting will be held in March 
1999.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice: Request for Comment on 
Registration and Administration 
of Internet Domain              07/02/97                    62 FR 35896
NPRM                            02/20/98                     63 FR 8826
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/98
Notice: Policy Statement        06/10/98                    63 FR 31741
Notice: Request for Public 
Comment                         08/04/98                    63 FR 41547
Notice: Extension of Comment 
Period to 10/05/98              08/27/98                    63 FR 45800
Notice: Public Meeting          02/10/99                     64 FR 6633
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. Beckwith Burr, Associate Administrator, Office of 
International Affairs, Department of Commerce, National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration, 6th Floor, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-1304
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0660-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




858. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT THE PATENT BUSINESS GOALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority: 35 USC 6

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 10; 37 CFR 3; 37 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has established 
business goals for the organizations reporting to the Assistant 
Commissioner for Patents (Patent Business Goals). The focus of the 
Patent Business Goals is to increase the level of service to the public 
by raising the efficiency and effectiveness of the PTO's business 
processes. The PTO is considering a number of changes to the rules of 
practice and procedure to support the Patent Business Goals.

[[Page 64280]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/05/98                    63 FR 53497
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/04/98
NPRM                            10/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hiram H. Bernstein, Senior Legal Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant Commissioner 
for Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9285

RIN: 0651-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




859. REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 35 USC 41; 15 USC 1115; 35 USC 6; 35 USC 376; 15 USC 
1051; 15 USC 1113; 15 USC 1123; PL 105-358

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.16 to 1.21; 37 CFR 1.26; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 
1.482; 37 CFR 1.492; 37 CFR 2.6

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2000, Rules implement 
statutory changes that become effective October 30, 1999.

Abstract: This rulemaking revises certain patent and trademark fees to 
reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) consistent with 
the Patent and Trademark Office Reauthorization Act, Fiscal Year 1999 
(PL 105-358).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/00
Final Action Effective          10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Matthew Lee, Systems Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8051

RIN: 0651-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________




860. OFFICIAL INSIGNIA OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES: STATUTORILY REQUIRED 
STUDY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-330, sec 302

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, September 30, 1999, Rules implement 
statutory changes that become effective October 30, 1999. Statutory 
deadline is for report to Congress.
 Statutory deadline is for report to Congress.

Abstract: PL 105-330 requires that the Patent and Trademark Office 
study a variety of issues surrounding trademark protection for the 
official insignia of federally and/or State-recognized American Indian 
tribes. The new law requires that the Commissioner of Patents and 
Trademarks complete the study and submit a report not later than 
September 30, 1999.

The report, including the findings and conclusions, must be submitted 
to the chairmen of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the 
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            12/29/98                    63 FR 71619
Second Request for Comments     03/16/99                    64 FR 13004
Public Hearing, Albuquerque, NM 07/08/99
Public Hearing, San Francisco, 
CA                              07/12/99
Public Hearing, Arlington, VA   07/15/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Eleanor Meltzer, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Suite 902, 2121 Crystal Drive, 
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703 306-2960
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________




861.  CLARIFICATION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK COPY FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 41; 15 USC 1113

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.19(a)(1) and 2.6(b)(1)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office is amending the rules of 
practice regarding fees for ``regular service'' providing copies of 
patents and trademark to the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99
Final Action Effective          11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wesley H. Gewehr, Administrator for Information 
Dissemination, Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, 
Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9110
Fax: 703 305-3878
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB08

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862. PATENT APPLICATION ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION RULES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 2

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/30/92                    57 FR 56537
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/01/93


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Fowler
Phone: 703 305-8600

RIN: 0651-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.21; 37 CFR 10.7; 37 CFR 10.11

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/30/96                    61 FR 51072
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/06/96


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry I. Moatz
Phone: 703 306-4097

RIN: 0651-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 10.7

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry I. Moatz
Phone: 703 306-4097

RIN: 0651-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




865. CONSIDERATION OF INTERLOCUTORY RULINGS AT FINAL HEARING IN 
INTERFERENCE PROCESSINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.655(a)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/16/99                    64 FR 12900


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred E. McKelvey
Phone: 703 308-9797
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________




866.  CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT OPTIONAL INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION 
PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 6

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Legislation is pending before Congress that, if enacted, 
would allow a third party requesting reexamination either to use the 
current ex parte reexamination with no participation rights during the 
examination, or to have the option of using the new inter partes 
reexamination with the right to comment on each PTO action and patent 
owner response. Election of inter partes reexamination, however, comes 
at the expense of being estopped from challenging at a later time, in 
any civil action, any fact determined in the inter partes 
reexamination. This rulemaking implements that legislation.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald A. Dost, Senior Legal Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant Commissioner 
for Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 308-6916

RIN: 0651-AB04
_______________________________________________________________________




867.  CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT EIGHTEEN-MONTH PUBLICATION OF PATENT 
APPLICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 6

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 3; 37 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Legislation is pending before Congress that, if enacted, 
would mandate publication of pending patent applications at eighteen 
months from the earliest effective filing date, except those under a 
secrecy order. In addition, an applicant may request on filing that an 
application not be published, unless the subject matter of the 
application is the subject of an application filed outside the United 
States where it will be published at eighteen months from its earliest 
effective filing date. This rulemaking implements that legislation.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Woodrow Bahr, Senior Legal Advisor, Department 
of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant 
Commissioner for Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 305-6916

RIN: 0651-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________




868.  CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT PATENT TERM ADJUSTMENTS AND REVISE 
APPLICATION EXAMINATION PRACTICE UNDER TWENTY-YEAR PATENTS TERM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 6

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Legislation is pending before Congress that, if enacted, 
would provide patent term adjustment such that the term of a patent may 
extend beyond twenty years from its filing date, or its effective 
filing date under 35 USC 120, 121, or 365(c), if the issuance of the 
patent was subject to certain delays. This legislation also revises 
provisional application practice, and permits the PTO to provide 
further examination of an application for a fee.

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This rulemaking implements that legislation.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Woodrow Bahr, Senior Legal Advisor, Department 
of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant 
Commissioner for Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 305-6916

RIN: 0651-AB06
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_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Woodrow Bahr
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 305-6916

RIN: 0651-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________




870. RULES OF PRACTICE IN PATENT CASES; REEXAMINATION PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.901 to 1.907; 37 CFR 1.909; 37 CFR 1.911; 37 CFR 
1.913; 37 CFR 1.915; 37 CFR 1.917; 37 CFR 1.919; 37 CFR 1.921; 37 CFR 
1.923

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald A. Dost
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 308-6916

RIN: 0651-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________




871. TRADEMARK LAW TREATY IMPLEMENTATION RULES CHANGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.1; 37 CFR 1.4 to 1.6; 37 CFR 1.23; 37 CFR 2.1; 
37 CFR 2.6; 37 CFR 2.17; 37 CFR 2.20; 37 CFR 2.21; 37 CFR 2.31 to 2.35; 
37 CFR 2.37 to 2.39; 37 CFR 2.45; 37 CFR 2.51 to 2.52; 37 CFR 2.56 to 
2.59; 37 CFR 2.66; 37 CFR 2.71 to 2.72; 37 CFR 2.76; 37 CFR 2.86; 37 
CFR 2.88; 37 CFR 2.89; 37 CFR 2.101; 37 CFR 2.111; 37 CFR 2.146; 37 CFR 
2.151; 37 CFR 2.155; 37 CFR 2.156; 37 CFR 2.160 to 2.168; 37 CFR 2.173; 
37 CFR 2.181 to 2.186; 37 CFR 3.16; 37 CFR 3.24; 37 CFR 3.25; 37 CFR 
3.28; 37 CFR 3.31; 37 CFR 6.1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/11/99                    64 FR 25223
NPRM Comment Period End         06/25/99
Final Action                    09/08/99                    64 FR 48900
Final Action Correction         09/22/99                    64 FR 51244

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Hannon
Phone: 703 308-8900
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Technology Administration (TA)



_______________________________________________________________________




872. PROMOTION OF PRIVATE SECTOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 1160 subpart A

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mark Bohannon
Phone: 202 482-1984

RIN: 0692-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________




873. RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SMALL 
BUSINESS FIRMS UNDER GOVERNMENT GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 401

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/14/95                    60 FR 41811
Comment Period End              09/13/95
Final Action                    12/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Paugh
Phone: 202 482-2100

RIN: 0692-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________




874. ACQUISITION AND PROTECTION OF FOREIGN RIGHTS IN INVENTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 101; 37 CFR 501

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 40997
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/07/96
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek

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Phone: 202 482-8010

RIN: 0692-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




875. LICENSING OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED INVENTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 404

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek
Phone: 202 482-8010

RIN: 0692-AA17
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