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


Part IV





Department of Commerce





_______________________________________________________________________



Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

[[Page 22584]]



DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                                           


  



_______________________________________________________________________

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

April 2000 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations

AGENCY:  Office of the Secretary, Commerce.

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

_______________________________________________________________________

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 October 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 April 2000 regulatory agenda includes 
regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted during the 
period April 1, 2000, through March 31, 2001.

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 Daniel Cohen, Chief Counsel for 
Regulation, Office of the 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 January 13, 2000, the Office 
of Management and Budget issued guidelines and procedures for the 
preparation and publication of the April 2000 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.

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

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

     The DOC April 2000 regulatory agenda follows.

 Andrew Pincus,

General Counsel.

                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
345         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities Receiving     0690-AA28
            or Benefiting From Federal Financial Assistance.....................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


[[Page 22585]]


                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
346         Standards of Ethical Conduct--Department of Commerce Supplemental Regulations.......     0690-AA23
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Bureau of Economic Analysis--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
347         Change in Reporting Requirements for BE-577, Direct Transactions of U.S. Reporter        0691-AA37
            With Foreign Affiliate..............................................................
348         Change in Reporting Requirements for BE-82, Annual Survey of Financial Services          0691-AA38
            Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign
            Persons.............................................................................
349         Change in Reporting Requirements for BE-93, Annual Survey of Royalties, License          0691-AA39
            Fees, and Other Receipts and Payments for Intangible Rights Between U.S. and
            Unaffiliated Foreign Persons........................................................
350         Change in Reporting Requirements for BE-11, Annual Survey of U.S. Direct Investment      0691-AA40
            Abroad..............................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Bureau of Economic Analysis--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
351         Benchmark Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services      0691-AA35
            Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons--1999....................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                 Bureau of Economic Analysis--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
352         Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad--1999.............................     0691-AA36
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    Bureau of the Census--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
353         Special Services and Studies by the Bureau of the Census; General...................     0607-AA24
354         Furnishing Personal Census Data From Census of Population Schedules; General             0607-AA25
            Requirements........................................................................
355         Furnishing Personal Census Data From Census of Population Schedules: General             0607-AA26
            Requirements........................................................................
356         Special Services and Studies by the Bureau of the Census; Fee Structure for Age          0607-AA27
            Search and Citizenship Information..................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                     Bureau of the Census--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
357         Changes to the Foreign Trade Statistical Regulations (FTSR) To Clarify the               0607-AA20
            Definition of Exporter..............................................................
358         Reporting Value on Shipper's Export Declaration for Inland Freight and Insurance         0607-AA29
            Charges.............................................................................
359         Reporting the Value of Repairs and Replacement Parts on the Shipper's Export             0607-AA30
            Declaration.........................................................................
360         Notation of the Shipper's Export Declaration Filing Exemption Statement on Manifest      0607-AA31
            Documents...........................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


[[Page 22586]]


                              Economic Development Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
361         Economic Adjustment Program--Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants.......................     0610-AA62
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                             Economic Development Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
362         Regulations To Implement the Economic Development Administration Reform Act of 1998.     0610-AA56
363         Civil Rights Guidelines.............................................................     0610-AA59
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   General Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
364         Public Information, Freedom of Information and Privacy..............................     0605-AA14
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    General Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
365         Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of        0605-AA09
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofits and Commercial Organizations......
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                              International Trade Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
366         Procedures for Conducting Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews of Antidumping and                  0625-AA51
            Countervailing Duty Orders..........................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                              International Trade Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
367         Export Trade Certificates of Review (15 CFR 325)....................................     0625-AA52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                              International Trade Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
368         Extend Production Incentives Benefits to Jewelry Manufacturers in the U.S. Insular       0625-AA55
            Possessions.........................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


[[Page 22587]]


                                 Bureau of Export Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
369         Export of Technology and Software Through Electronic Transmissions, Downloads, and       0694-AB97
            Programmed Onto Hardware............................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Bureau of Export Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
370         Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations.............................................     0694-AB06
371         Revisions to EAR as a Result of the Addition of Brazil, Ukraine, and Latvia to the       0694-AB50
            Nuclear Suppliers Group.............................................................
372         Revisions to Commerce Control List: Addition of Technology and Software Controls for     0694-AB53
            Certain Crime Control Commodities...................................................
373         Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Additions to the Entity List....     0694-AB60
374         Revisions to the Commerce Control List Based on Wassenaar Arrangement Review........     0694-AB86
375         Exports and Reexports of Explosive Detection Systems; Expansion of Foreign Policy        0694-AB87
            Controls............................................................................
376         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................................................................
377         License Exceptions LVS and APR for High Performance Computers; Revisions to ECCN         0694-AC01
            4A003...............................................................................
378         Definition Harmonization............................................................     0694-AC03
379         Rewrite of Support Documents in Section 748 and Other Editorial Changes.............     0694-AC04
380         Exports and Reexports to Sudan......................................................     0694-AC05
381         Anti-Terrorism Controls on Iraq.....................................................     0694-AC06
382         Effect of Imported Articles on the National Security................................     0694-AC07
383         Revisions to the Commerce Control List: Clarifications of Missile Technology and         0694-AC08
            Nuclear Non-Proliferation Controls for Export Control Classification Number 2B009...
384         Exports to the Government of Serbia.................................................     0694-AC09
385         Revisions to the North Korean Embargo Policy........................................     0694-AC10
386         License Exception CTP and PRC End-User Certificates.................................     0694-AC12
387         Revisions and Clarifications to the Commerce Control List; Chemical and Biological       0694-AC13
            Weapons Controls; Australia Group...................................................
388         Revisions to License Exception CTP..................................................     0694-AC14
389         Expansion of License Exception GOV; Exports and Reexports to International               0694-AC15
            Organizations.......................................................................
390         Minimum Necessary Operation Software Included in De Minimis Commodity Calculations..     0694-AC17
391         Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Implementation of the Wassenaar      0694-AC19
            Arrangement List of Dual-Use Items: Revisions to Categories 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 9 of the
            CCL and Reporting Requirements......................................................
392         SNAP: Simplified Network Application Process........................................     0694-AC20
393         Revisions to Country Group A:1 of the Export Administration Regulations To Add           0694-AC22
            Members of the Missile Technology Control Regime....................................
394         Revision to the Export Administration Regulations: Replacement Licenses.............     0694-AC23
395         Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations...............     0694-AC24
396         Short Supply Controls: Crude Oil Exports............................................     0694-AC25
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Bureau of Export Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
397         Revision of Foreign Boycott Provisions of Export Administration Regulations.........     0694-AA11
398         Transfer of Dual-Use Items From U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List....     0694-AA52
399         Clarification of Enhanced Proliferation Control Initiative (EPCI) ``Catch-All''          0694-AB10
            Provision and Validated License Requirements........................................
400         Administration of State Log Exports Ban.............................................     0694-AB25
401         Libya: Expansion of Foreign Policy Controls.........................................     0694-AB28
402         Change the Commerce Control List To Revise Controls on Communication Intercepting        0694-AB41
            Devices (Export Commerce Control Number ECCN 5A980).................................
403         Clarification of License Exception GFT (Humanitarian Donations).....................     0694-AB49

[[Page 22588]]

 
404         Exports of Technology and Software; Release of Technology or Source Code to Foreign      0694-AB59
            Nationals in the United States......................................................
405         De Minimis Exclusion for Technology and Software....................................     0694-AB62
406         Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention; Revisions to the Export               0694-AB67
            Administration Regulations..........................................................
407         India and Pakistan Sanctions........................................................     0694-AB73
408         Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Country Groups D:1 and E:2;          0694-AB76
            License Exception TMP...............................................................
409         Expansion of License Exception CIV Eligibility for ``Microprocessors'' Controlled by     0694-AB90
            ECCN 3A001..........................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Bureau of Export Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
410         Exports of Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Other Related Materials:                0694-AB68
            Implementation of Firearms Convention...............................................
411         Clarification of Reporting Requirements Under the Wassenaar Arrangement.............     0694-AB72
412         Exports and Reexports of Commercial Charges and Devices Containing Energetic             0694-AB79
            Materials...........................................................................
413         Revisions to the Commerce Control List; Medical Products Containing Biological           0694-AB85
            Agents..............................................................................
414         Exports to Kosovo...................................................................     0694-AB99
415         Editorial Clarifications and Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations.....     0694-AC02
416         Revisions to Encryption Items.......................................................     0694-AC11
417         Revision to the Export Administration Regulations; Administrative Enforcement            0694-AC16
            Proceedings.........................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                         National Institute of Standards & Technology--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
418         Implementation of the Fastener Quality Act..........................................     0693-AB47
419         Guidance on Federal Conformity Assessment Activities................................     0693-AB49
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                         National Institute of Standards & Technology--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
420         National Type Evaluation Program....................................................     0693-AB45
421         NIST Traceable Reference Materials Program..........................................     0693-AB46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                         National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
422         Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of     0648-AN10
            Mexico..............................................................................
423         Notice of a Control Date for the Purposes of Controlling Entry in the Deep-Sea Red       0648-AN61
            Crab Fishery........................................................................
424         Swimming or Recreational Interaction With Wild Population of Marine Mammals.........     0648-AN43
425         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Shock Testing the USS Winston Churchill Off       0648-AN59
            the U.S. Atlantic Coast.............................................................
426         Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Shrimp Fishery.................................     0648-AN62
427         Rulemaking To Authorize the Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Use of a Low          0648-AN91
            Frequency Sound Source by the Navy's North Pacific Acoustic Laboratory..............
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


[[Page 22589]]


                      National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
428         Regulatory Amendment To Implement Permit, Reporting, and Recordkeeping Requirements      0648-AE01
            for Processing Vessels Over 125 Feet and Their Catcher Vessels: Pacific Coast
            Groundfish..........................................................................
429         Fishery Management Plan for Tilefish................................................     0648-AF87
430         Regulatory Amendment To Require Electronic Submission by Alaska Groundfish               0648-AI66
            Processors of Weekly Production Reports and Check In/Out Reports....................
431         Amendments to the Observer Program - Amendment 47 to the FMP for BSAI Groundfish and     0648-AI69
            Amendment 47 to the FMP for GOA Groundfish..........................................
432         Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Herring Fishery............................     0648-AI78
433         Regulatory Amendment To Revise the Product Recovery Rate Codes for Certain Alaska        0648-AI87
            Groundfish Products.................................................................
434         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..
435         Regulatory Amendment To Implement Bycatch Reduction Measures........................     0648-AJ47
436         Amend the Foreign Fishing Regulations to Implement the Provisions of a Pacific           0648-AJ60
            Insular Area Fishery Agreement......................................................
437         Establish ``Central Registry for Limited Access System Permits''....................     0648-AJ77
438         Regulatory Amendment To Change Membership Requirements for the Regional Fishery          0648-AJ82
            Management Councils.................................................................
439         Rulemaking To Establish the North Pacific Loan Program..............................     0648-AK07
440         Regulatory Amendment To Develop a C. Bairdi Vessel Incentive Program................     0648-AK08
441         Adjustment of Management Program for Pelagic Species Fisheries in the Western            0648-AK11
            Pacific.............................................................................
442         Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Pacific Halibut to the Halibut Subsistence Fishery.     0648-AK16
443         Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Pacific Halibut to the Charter Boat Fleet..........     0648-AK17
444         Adjustment of the Management Program for Precious Corals Fisheries in the Western        0648-AK23
            Pacific.............................................................................
445         Regulatory Amendment To Implement Observer Requirements for Processing Vessels Over      0648-AK26
            125 Feet: Pacific Coast Groundfish..................................................
446         Amendment to Portions of Individual Fishing Quota Program Regulations...............     0648-AK50
447         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............................
448         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............................
449         Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska To      0648-AK74
            Close an Area.......................................................................
450         Rule To Implement Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic            0648-AK80
            Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries...........................................
451         Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Hawaiian Islands......     0648-AK82
452         Revise Exempted Fishing Regulations To Specify Compensatory Fishing Under Exempted       0648-AK84
            Fishing.............................................................................
453         Amendment 17 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf      0648-AK96
            of Mexico...........................................................................
454         Regulatory Amendment To Change the Limited Entry, Sablefish Fishery Season Structure     0648-AL12
            Fixed Gear..........................................................................
455         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..........
456         Proposed Guidelines for Defining Serious Injury; Request for Comments...............     0648-AL44
457         Regulatory Amendment To Allow ``Stacking'' of Multiple Limited Entry Permits in the      0648-AL50
            Pacific Coast Groundfish Fisheries..................................................
458         Amendment 14 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Plan.......................................     0648-AL51
459         Regulatory Amendment To Fund Purchase of Limited Entry Trawl Permits To Reduce           0648-AL66
            Excess Capacity in Pacific Coast Groundfish Fleet...................................
460         Adjustment of Management Program: Crustacean Fisheries in the Western Pacific.......     0648-AL67
461         Regulatory Amendment To Allow Limited Entry Trawlers To Retain Groundfish Taken in       0648-AL68
            Excess of Cumulative Trip Limits....................................................
462         Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Lingcod and Bocaccio Rockfish Between Commercial        0648-AL69
            and Recreational Groundfish Fisheries...............................................
463         Regulatory Amendment To Establish Program for Collection and Use of Fees in              0648-AL71
            Community Development Quota Program.................................................
464         Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Calico Scallop Fishery in the South Atlantic           0648-AL78
            Region..............................................................................
465         Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Sustainable Fisheries Act Requirements Regarding      0648-AL86
            Overfishing, Bycatch, Fishing Communities and Provisions for Fishery Management
            Plans for the Caribbean.............................................................
466         Crab Community Development Quota Reserves...........................................     0648-AL92
467         Amendments to the Alaska Groundfish and Crab FMPs to revise the License Limitation       0648-AL95
            Program.............................................................................
468         Regulatory Amendment To Reinstate 6000 Pound Trip Limit of Halibut in Area Northeast     0648-AL97
            of the Bering Sea...................................................................
469         Amendment 6 - Definition of Overfishing for Salmon Fisheries Off Alaska.............     0648-AL98
470         Fishery Management Plan Amendments to Establish Permit Moratoria in the Recreational-    0648-AM03
            for-Hire Sectors in the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Migratory Pelagics and Reef Fish
            Fisheries...........................................................................

[[Page 22590]]

 
471         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............................................................................
472         Fishery Management Plan Amendment To Revise CDQ Regulations.........................     0648-AM07
473         Amendment 10 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of        0648-AM23
            Mexico..............................................................................
474         Adjustment of Management Program; Crustacean Fisheries of the Hawaiian Islands......     0648-AM26
475         List of Fisheries for 2000..........................................................     0648-AM28
476         Fishery Management Plan Amendment 11 to Rebuild C. Bairdi Stocks....................     0648-AM29
477         Enhanced Measures To Mitigate Seabird Bycatch in the Alaska Longline Fisheries......     0648-AM30
478         Steller Sea Lion Conservation Measures for the BSAI and GOA Pollock Fisheries.......     0648-AM32
479         PR/FR Vessel Monitoring System for Aleutian Island Atka Mackerel Fishery............     0648-AM34
480         Alaska Groundfish Fishery Management Plan Amendment To Revise Improved Retention/        0648-AM39
            Improved Utilization Program........................................................
481         Alaska Groundfish License Limitation Program Amendments.............................     0648-AM40
482         Amendment 4 - Scallop License Limitation Program....................................     0648-AM42
483         Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for 2000...................................     0648-AM43
484         Regulatory Amendment To Change the Regulations Implementing the North Pacific            0648-AM44
            Observer Program....................................................................
485         Recreational Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries        0648-AM46
            for Fishing Year 2000...............................................................
486         Quotas for the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery for Fishing Year 2000......................     0648-AM47
487         FMP Amendment 53 to the FMP for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska To Require Full         0648-AM51
            Retention of Demersal Shelf Rockfish................................................
488         Observation Coverage Multispecies Groundfish........................................     0648-AM53
489         Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fisheries of the South Atlantic,       0648-AM67
            Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean (FMP).................................................
490         BSAI FMP Amendment 66 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and        0648-AM72
            Aleutian Islands Area...............................................................
491         Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources      0648-AM75
            of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic............................................
492         Endangered and Threatened Species: Listing Status and Designation of Critical            0648-AM90
            Habitat for White Abalone...........................................................
493         Framework Regulatory Amendment for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS)           0648-AM91
            Fisheries...........................................................................
494         Greater Amberjack Trip Limit........................................................     0648-AM93
495         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...........................................................................
496         Implementation of Western Pacific Community Development Program.....................     0648-AM96
497         Implementation of Western Pacific Coral Reef Ecosystem Fishery Management Plan (FMP)     0648-AM97
498         Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Western Pacific.......     0648-AM98
499         Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirement Revisions to the Alaska Groundfish Fisheries     0648-AN01
            Alaska Commercial Operator's Annual Report (ACOAR)..................................
500         Prohibit Use of Set Net Gear to Harvest Groundfish in Certain Portions of the            0648-AN03
            Exclusive Economic Zone Waters Seaward of California................................
501         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Minimum Size Adjustments for Atlantic       0648-AN06
            Billfish............................................................................
502         SAFMC Framework Seasonal Adjustment of Harvest Levels and Procedures Under the           0648-AN07
            Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of
            Mexico and South Atlantic...........................................................
503         Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of the Gulf     0648-AN08
            of Mexico and South Atlantic........................................................
504         Amendment 18 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf      0648-AN09
            of Mexico...........................................................................
505         Annual Specifications for Fishing Year 2000 for Atlantic Herring....................     0648-AN11
506         Amendment 13 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management         0648-AN12
            Plan................................................................................
507         Amendment 10 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan....................     0648-AN16
508         Amendment 13 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan..................     0648-AN17
509         Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan.........................     0648-AN19
510         Amendment 14 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan..................     0648-AN20
511         Regulatory Amendment To Clarify the Alaska Groundfish Individual Fishing Quota           0648-AN21
            Program Appeals Regulations.........................................................
512         Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirement Revisions to the Alaska Groundfish Fisheries     0648-AN22
            Logbooks............................................................................
513         Regulatory Amendment To Redefine Vessel Length Overall..............................     0648-AN23
514         Amendment 63 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian        0648-AN24
            Islands Management Area and Amendment 63 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf
            of Alaska...........................................................................
515         Amendment 64 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea................     0648-AN25
516         Amendments to Alaska FMPs for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallop to Reduce Halibut            0648-AN26
            Mortality...........................................................................
517         Regulatory Amendment to Implement an Observer Program for Vessels Delivering Shore-      0648-AN27
            side; Pacific Coast Groundfish......................................................

[[Page 22591]]

 
518         Special Management Zones Regulatory Amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for the     0648-AN35
            Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region................................
519         Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the       0648-AN39
            South Atlantic Region...............................................................
520         Antarctic Marine Living Resources; Vessel and Dealer Permits, Vessel Monitoring          0648-AN42
            Systems and Catch Documentation.....................................................
521         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Implementation of 1999 ICCAT Recommendations.....     0648-AN52
522         Specifications for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery for the 2000 Fishing Year..............     0648-AN53
523         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Spotter Aircraft and Bluefin Tuna Allocations....     0648-AN54
524         Measures for the Pollock Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands To Comply        0648-AN55
            With the American Fisheries Act.....................................................
525         Regulatory Amendment to Define Directed Fishing for Pollock Community Development        0648-AN57
            Quota...............................................................................
526         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Gulf of Mexico Closed Area.......................     0648-AN63
527         Annual Specifications for Fishing Year 2001 for Atlantic Herring....................     0648-AN65
528         Quotas for the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery for Fishing Year 2000......................     0648-AN66
529         Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery Management Plan...........................................     0648-AN68
530         Specifications for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries for            0648-AN69
            Fishing Year 2001...................................................................
531         Recreational Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries        0648-AN70
            for Fishing Year 2001...............................................................
532         Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries for the       0648-AN71
            Fishing Year 2001...................................................................
533         Specifications for Fishing Year 2001 for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog         0648-AN72
            Fisheries...........................................................................
534         Regulatory Amendment To Prevent or Mitigate the Take of Sea Turtles in the Western       0648-AN75
            Pacific Pelagic Fisheries...........................................................
535         Fishery Management Plan Amendment To Prevent or Mitigate and To Conserve, Manage,        0648-AN76
            and Allow for Utilization of Sharks.................................................
536         Resubmission of Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment Crustaceans, Butterfish, and         0648-AN79
            Pelagics Regarding Overfishing Definitions and Bycatch Provisions...................
537         Essential Fish Habitat Amendment 2 for the Gulf of Mexico...........................     0648-AN83
538         Regulatory Amendment Modifying the Gulf of Mexico BRD Protocol......................     0648-AN84
539         2000-2001 Gulf Group King Mackerel Catch Specifications.............................     0648-AN85
540         Regulatory Amendment Modifying the South Atlantic BRD Protocol......................     0648-AN86
541         Fishery Management Plan for Sargassum Habitat of the South Atlantic.................     0648-AN87
542         Regulatory Amendment To Close an Area Around Kodiak Island to Trawl Gear Fishing....     0648-AN94
543         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....................................................................
544         Proposed Rule Governing the Issuance of Permits for Marine Mammal Photography.......     0648-AH31
545         Section 4(d) of ESA Protective Regulations for Johnson's Seagrass, a Threatened          0648-AL59
            Species.............................................................................
546         Draft Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts in Making Listing Decisions.....     0648-AL91
547         Rulemaking for the Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals During World-wide Deployment      0648-AM62
            of the U.S. Navy's Low Frequency Active Sonar.......................................
548         North Atlantic Whale Protection.....................................................     0648-AM85
549         Regulations Governing the Approach to Humpback Whales in Alaska.....................     0648-AN29
550         Endangered and Threatened Species: Threatened Status for One Evolutionarily              0648-AN58
            Significant Unit of Steelhead in California.........................................
551         Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Fisheries......................................     0648-AN64
552         Changes and Implementation of the Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial      0648-AN88
            Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations............
553         List of Fisheries for 2001..........................................................     0648-AN92
554         Revision of Federal Consistency Regulations Under the Coastal Zone Management Act...     0648-AD83
555         Revision of Overflight Regulations..................................................     0648-AI91
556         Interagency Consultation for the National Marine Sanctuary Program..................     0648-AL06
557         Natural Resource Damage Assessment Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990..............     0648-AM80
558         Coastal Zone Management Act Consistency Regulations.................................     0648-AM88
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
559         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Bluefish....................     0648-AH63

[[Page 22592]]

 
560         Interim Final Rule To Consolidate the Rules for Spiny Lobster Fishery of the Gulf of     0648-AJ28
            Mexico and South Atlantic and Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico With 50 CFR
            622.................................................................................
561         Guidelines for the Description, Identification, Conservation, and Enhancement of         0648-AJ30
            Essential Fish Habitat..............................................................
562         Proposed Highly Migratory Species Process...........................................     0648-AK40
563         Fishing Capacity Reduction Program..................................................     0648-AK76
564         Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery..     0648-AL27
565         Amendment 57 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish in the BSAI Prohibiting       0648-AL30
            Directed Fishing for Pollock With Bottom Trawl Gear.................................
566         Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Essential Fish Habitat in Fishery Management          0648-AL43
            Plans of the South Atlantic Region..................................................
567         Regulatory Amendment To Implement a Limited Access Program That Requires Species         0648-AL65
            Endorsements To Participate in Fisheries Targeting Certain Groundfish Species.......
568         Generic Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment (SFA) to the FMPs for the Gulf of Mexico     0648-AL81
            Addressing Requirements Regarding Overfishing, Bycatch, Fishing Communities, and
            other SFA Provisions................................................................
569         Regulatory Amendment to the Alaska Groundfish Regulations Pertaining to Scales           0648-AL88
            Performance Criteria................................................................
570         Rule to Prohibit Fishing and Anchoring of Fishing Vessels in the EEZ Seaward of          0648-AL93
            Navassa Island......................................................................
571         Amendment To Require a Specific Vessel Name Be Included on a License for a Vessel...     0648-AL96
572         Framework Seasonal Adjustment of Harvest Levels and Procedures under the FMP for the     0648-AM01
            Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic........
573         2000 Harvest Guidelines for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Lobster Fishery.......     0648-AM16
574         Effects of Spotter Aircraft Assistance in Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (BFT) Fishery.......     0648-AM27
575         Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries for           0648-AM48
            Fishing Year 2000...................................................................
576         Initial Specifications for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries        0648-AM49
            for Fishing Year 2000...............................................................
577         Fishing Quotas for Fishing Year 2000 for Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog             0648-AM50
            Fisheries...........................................................................
578         Rulemaking to Announce the Annual 2000 Management Measures for Pacific Halibut           0648-AM52
            Fisheries Under the International Pacific Halibut Commission........................
579         Emergency Interim Rule To Close Red Porgy Fishery of the South Atlantic Region......     0648-AM55
580         BSAI FMP Amendment 58...............................................................     0648-AM63
581         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....
582         Modify Dealer and Vessel Reports Requirements.......................................     0648-AM74
583         Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Time Area Closure of Pelagic Longline Fishery To     0648-AM79
            Protect Small Swordfish.............................................................
584         Simplification of Capital Construction Fund Rules...................................     0648-AM95
585         Framework Adjustment 12 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan.........     0648-AN18
586         Framework 32 to the Northeast Multispecies Fisheries Management Plan (FMP)..........     0648-AN46
587         Notice of Determination of Noncompliance; Notice of Intent To Implement a Moratorium     0648-AN48
            on Fishing for Tautog in Rhode Island State Waters..................................
588         Framework Adjustment 13 to the FMP for the Atlantic Scallop Fishery and Framework        0648-AN49
            Adjustment 34 to the FMP for Northeast Multispecies Fishery To Allow Scallop Dredge
            Vessels Access to the Georges Bank..................................................
589         Final Rule To Implement Framework Adjustment 33 to the Northeast Multispecies            0648-AN51
            Fishery Management Plan (FMP).......................................................
590         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Determination of State Jurisdiction for Landings      0648-AN56
            Reporting...........................................................................
591         Distribute U.S. Allocations From the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization That      0648-AN60
            Limit the Number of Participants....................................................
592         Rule To Implement Quotas for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery for Fishing Year 2000........     0648-AN67
593         2000 Quotas for the Purse Seine Fisheries in the Eastern Pacific Ocean..............     0648-AN73
594         Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Mackerel............     0648-AN74
595         2001 Harvest Guidelines for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Lobster Fishery.......     0648-AN77
596         Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Sardine.............     0648-AN78
597         2000-2001 Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian Salmon     0648-AN81
            Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California......................
598         Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Announcement of the 2001 Groundfish Fishery            0648-AN82
            Specifications and Management Measures..............................................
599         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)......................................................................
600         Final Rule To Establish Guidelines for Nonlethally Deterring Marine Mammals From         0648-AH19
            Endangering Personal Safety or Damaging Public or Private Property..................
601         General Authorization for Scientific Research Involving Level B Harassment..........     0648-AH20
602         Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Rule Governing Take of West Coast            0648-AK94
            Steelhead...........................................................................

[[Page 22593]]

 
603         Determination of Critical Habitat for Johnson's Seagrass............................     0648-AL82
604         Rulemaking for the Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction and Operation     0648-AM09
            of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms in the U.S. Beaufort Sea..........................
605         Regulations Governing the Taking of Marine Mammals by Alaskan Natives; Marking and       0648-AM57
            Reporting Beluga Whales Harvested in Cook Inlet.....................................
606         Rule Governing the Take of Seven Threatened Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs)      0648-AM59
            of West Coast Salmonids.............................................................
607         Designation of the Cook Inlet, Alaska, Stock of Beluga Whales as Depleted Under the      0648-AM84
            Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Response to Petitions.......................
608         Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Summer Flounder Fishery........................     0648-AM89
609         Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Shrimp Fishery.................................     0648-AN45
610         Endangered and Threatened Species: Delisting and Redesignation of Critical Habitat       0648-AN90
            for Umpqua River Cutthroat Trout....................................................
611         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations Harbor Porpoise     0648-AN93
            Take Reduction Plan Regulations; Change in Effective Dates..........................
612         Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary...............................................     0648-AE41
613         Operations of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the Gulf of the Farallones National       0648-AK01
            Marine Sanctuary....................................................................
614         Licensing of Private Remote-Sensing Satellite Systems...............................     0648-AC64
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
615         General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries--Standard Definitions.....................     0648-AG46
616         Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico      0648-AG87
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands.........................................................
617         Implementation of Data Collection and Reporting Requirements to the Fishery              0648-AJ75
            Management Plan for the American Lobster Fishery....................................
618         Observer Funding Policy.............................................................     0648-AL08
619         Halibut Bycatch Accounting for the Yellowfin Sole...................................     0648-AM76
620         Sea Turtle Monitoring and Conservation Measures for Nonshrimp Fisheries.............     0648-AE54
621         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Fisheries-Related Research...................     0648-AF50
622         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....................
623         North Atlantic Right Whale Protection; Interim Final Rule...........................     0648-AH47
624         Amend Regulations Governing the Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals..............     0648-AH83
625         Implementation of 1997 MMPA Amendments Affecting Yellowfin Tuna Purse Seine Fishing      0648-AI85
            in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.....................................................
626         Endangered and Threatened Species: Take of Threatened Southern Oregon/Northern           0648-AJ91
            California Coast Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) Coho Salmon..................
627         Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Trawling Requirements...............................     0648-AK66
628         Pacific Offshore Cetacean Take Reduction Plan.......................................     0648-AL70
629         Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Fishery.............................................     0648-AN30
630         Dolphin-Safe Tuna Labeling; Official Mark...........................................     0648-AN37
631         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large     0648-AN40
            Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations; Change in Effective Dates....................
632         Designate Critical Habitat; Designation of Marine Areas as Critical Habitat for          0648-AN89
            Pacific Salmon......................................................................
633         Regional Marine Research Program....................................................     0648-AF20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
634         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Reef-Associated Plants and     0648-AG88
            Invertebrates for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands...........................

[[Page 22594]]

 
635         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..............................................................
636         Amendment 10 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish FMP Regarding Salmon Bycatch in             0648-AJ22
            Groundfish Trawl....................................................................
637         Implementation of a Fishery Management Plan for Monkfish............................     0648-AJ44
638         Regulatory Amendment To Establish a Program for the Collection and Use of Fees in        0648-AJ52
            the Individual Fishing Quota Program................................................
639         Amendment 16A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf     0648-AK31
            of Mexico...........................................................................
640         Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Threatened Status and Designated             0648-AK53
            Critical Habitat for Hood Canal Summer-Run Chum Salmon and Columbia River Chum
            Salmon..............................................................................
641         Rule To Implement a Fishery Management Plan for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery...........     0648-AK79
642         Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic             0648-AK89
            Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic..................................
643         Regulatory Amendment To Establish a Sitka Sound Halibut Management Plan.............     0648-AL18
644         Regulatory Amendment To Revise the Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for 1999     0648-AL23
645         Amendment 9 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP To Address New Sustainable Fisheries       0648-AL31
            Act Requirements, and Other Management Measures.....................................
646         Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Sustainable Fishery Act Definitions and Other         0648-AL42
            Required Provisions in Fishery Management Plans of the South Atlantic Region........
647         Implementation of Amendment 8 to the Northern Anchovy Fishery Management Plan.......     0648-AL48
648         Amendment 11 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan................     0648-AL52
649         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..........................................................
650         Amendment 16B to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf     0648-AL57
            of Mexico...........................................................................
651         Recreational Measures for 1999 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries..     0648-AL75
652         Amendments to Alaska Groundfish, Crab, and Scallop FMPs to Implement the American        0648-AL99
            Fisheries Act.......................................................................
653         Fishery Management Plan for Pelagic Sargassum Habitat of the South Atlantic Region..     0648-AM15
654         Fishing Participation in 1999 in Non-Salmon Fishery.................................     0648-AM18
655         Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Announcement of the 2000 Groundfish Fishery            0648-AM21
            Specifications and Management Measures..............................................
656         Revisions to the License Limitation Program for the Commercial Crab Fisheries of the     0648-AM31
            BSAI................................................................................
657         Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Regulatory Amendment To Reduce Maximum Retainable Bycatch      0648-AM36
            Percentages of Shortrake/Rougheye Rockfish When Fishery Is Closed...................
658         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.............................................................................
659         Established Control Date for the Commercial Gillnet Fishery for Atlantic Group King      0648-AM60
            Mackerel North of Cape Lookout, NC..................................................
660         Regulatory Amendment to Adjust Halibut Bycatch Accounting for Yellowfin Sole Fishery     0648-AM64
661         Disaster Assistance Program for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery..................     0648-AM68
662         Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fishery Regulatory Adjustment Purse Seine Category Allocation      0648-AM82
            Limit...............................................................................
663         Emergency Interim Rule To Implement Major Provisions of the American Fisheries Act..     0648-AM83
664         Notice of Control Date for the Atlantic Herring Fishery.............................     0648-AM86
665         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)..........
666         Emergency Interim Rule for Restricted Reopening of Limited Access Permit Application     0648-AM92
            Process for Snapper-Grouper Permits in the South Atlantic Region....................
667         Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies and Atlantic Sea     0648-AM99
            Scallop Fishery Management Plans; Control Date for Capacity and Latent Effort.......
668         1999 Quotas for the Purse Seine Fisheries in the Eastern Pacific Ocean..............     0648-AN04
669         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Limited Access Permits.................     0648-AN05
670         Annual Framework Adjustment to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan...     0648-AN13
671         Framework Adjustment 32 to the Northeast Multispecies Fisheries Management Plan.....     0648-AN14
672         Framework Adjustment 31 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.......     0648-AN15
673         AFA-Qualified Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fisheries.....................     0648-AN33
674         Post Buyback Fee Payout for Bering Sea Pollock Fisheries............................     0648-AN34
675         Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Sardine and Pacific Mackerel     0648-AN36
676         Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking;                 0648-AN38
            Announcement of a Control Date......................................................
677         Rule To Implement Changes to the 2000 Management Measures for the Red Snapper            0648-AN41
            Fishery in the EEZ of the Gulf of Mexico............................................
678         Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Hawaiian based Pelagic Longline Area Closure.....     0648-AN44

[[Page 22595]]

 
679         Rule To Require Hawaii-Based Pelagic Longline Vessels To Use Line Clippers and           0648-AN50
            Dipnets To Conserve Incidentally Hooked Sea Turtles, and To Comply With Guidelines
            for Handling Sea Turtles............................................................
680         Proposed Rule To Require Certain Fish From Mexico To Retain Heads and Tails Intact       0648-AF32
            in Order To Protect the Endangered Totoaba..........................................
681         Designated Critical Habitat; Critical Habitat for 19 Evolutionarily Significant          0648-AG49
            Units of Salmon and Steelhead in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California..........
682         Proposed Rule To Authorize Lethal Takings of Marine Mammals by State Authorities....     0648-AG79
683         Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Threatened Status and Designated             0648-AK52
            Critical Habitat for Ozette Lake, Washington Sockeye Salmon.........................
684         Definition of Harm Under the ESA....................................................     0648-AK55
685         Revision of Critical Habitat for Snake River Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon...........     0648-AM41
686         Endangered and Threatened Species; Status of Chinook Salmon in Washington, Idaho,        0648-AM54
            Oregon and California and Designation of Critical Habitat...........................
687         Designate Critical Habitat: Critical Habitat for the Oregon Coast Coho Salmon            0648-AM58
            Evolutionarily Significant Unit.....................................................
688         Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary--Minor Boundary Revision.....................     0648-AL07
689         Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary--Addition of Definition for Seabirds........     0648-AL09
690         Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary...........................     0648-AN28
691         National Undersea Research Program Funding Regulations..............................     0648-AH90
692         Policies and Procedures Regarding Program Evaluation and Competitive Funding             0648-AL45
            Requirements Within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research..................
693         NOAA Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act..............     0648-AL58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                  National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
694         Improvement of Technical Management of Internet Names and Addresses.................     0660-AA11
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Patent and Trademark Office--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
695         Requirements for Registration To Practice Before the PTO in Patent Cases............     0651-AA93
696         Changes To Implement Optional Inter Partes Reexamination Proceedings................     0651-AB04
697         Changes To Implement Eighteen-Month Publication of Patent Application...............     0651-AB05
698         Changes To Implement Patent Term Adjustment Under Twenty-Year Patent Term...........     0651-AB06
699         Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Regulations.................................     0651-AB11
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Patent and Trademark Office--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
700         Changes To Implement the Patent Business Goals......................................     0651-AA98
701         Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees for Fiscal Year 2001..........................     0651-AB01
702         Changes To Permit Payment of Patent and Trademark Office Fees by Credit Card........     0651-AB07
703         Revised Interim Utility Examination Guidelines......................................     0651-AB09
704         Revised Interim Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications Under the 35 USC       0651-AB10
            Section 112, Paragraph 1 ``Written Description'' Requirement........................
705         Complaints Regarding Invention Promoters............................................     0651-AB12
706         Changes to Application Examination and Provisional Application Practice.............     0651-AB13
707         Design Patent Claim Language........................................................     0651-AB14
708         Rules of Practice in Patent Interferences...........................................     0651-AB15

[[Page 22596]]

 
709         Correspondence Filed in the Patent and Trademark Office.............................     0651-AB17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
710         Technical Requirements for Registration To Practice Before the PTO in Patent Cases..     0651-AA95
711         Consideration of Interlocutory Rulings at Final Hearing in Interference Processings.     0651-AB03
712         Madrid Protocol Implementation Act Rules Change.....................................     0651-AB16
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
713         Patent Application Electronic Submission Rules......................................     0651-AA50
714         Official Insignia of Native American Tribes: Statutorily Required Study.............     0651-AB02
715         Clarification of Patent and Trademark Copy Fees.....................................     0651-AB08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    Technology Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
716         Promotion of Private Sector Industrial Technology Partnerships......................     0692-AA13
717         Amendment to Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business     0692-AA18
            Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Technology Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
718         Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under      0692-AA14
            Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements............................
719         Acquisition and Protection of Foreign Rights in Inventions..........................     0692-AA15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Technology Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
720         Licensing of Government-Owned Inventions............................................     0692-AA17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


[[Page 22597]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




345. 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                            10/29/99                    64 FR 58567
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/99
Final Rule                      05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kimberly H. Walton, Acting Director, Office of Civil 
Rights, Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary, Room 6010, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-5691

RIN: 0690-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




346. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




347. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/00
Final Action                    01/00/01
Final Action Effective          02/00/01

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
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________




348.  CHANGE IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BE-82, ANNUAL SURVEY 
OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN U.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES 
PROVIDERS AND UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108; 15 USC 4908(C)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing rule 15 CFR 801 to raise the 
threshold for reporting on the BE-82, Annual Survey of Financial 
Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and 
Unaffiliated Foreign Persons and to bring the survey into conformity 
with the BE-80, Benchmark Survey of Financial Services Transactions 
Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign 
Persons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/00
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA38

[[Page 22598]]

_______________________________________________________________________




349.  CHANGE IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BE-93, ANNUAL SURVEY 
OF ROYALTIES, LICENSE FEES, AND OTHER RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR 
INTANGIBLE RIGHTS BETWEEN U.S. AND UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing rule 15 CFR part 801 to 
increase the minimum reporting level on the BE-93, Annual Survey of 
Royalties, License Fees, and other Receipts and Payments for Intangible 
Rights between U.S. and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________




350.  CHANGE IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BE-11, ANNUAL SURVEY 
OF U.S. DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD

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 Part 806.14 to 
raise the threshold for reporting on the BE-11, Annual Survey of U.S. 
Direct Investment Abroad and to bring the survey into conformity with 
the BE-10, Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad - 1999.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




351. 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                    04/00/00
Final Action Effective          04/00/00

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
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 806

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
Period End                      11/08/99
Final Action                    12/03/99                    64 FR 67716
Final Action Effective          01/03/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 22599]]

Agency Contact: R. David Belli
Phone: 202 606-9800
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




353. 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                            06/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




354. 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                            06/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




355. 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                            06/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




356. 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                            06/00/00

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

[[Page 22600]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




357. 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
Final Rule                      05/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




358. 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                    11/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




359. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




360. 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 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

[[Page 22601]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Economic Development Administration (EDA)



_______________________________________________________________________




361. ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM--REVOLVING LOAN FUND (RLF) 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/18/00                     65 FR 2530
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/18/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/20/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

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)                          Completed Actions


Economic Development Administration (EDA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 300 to 318

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/14/99                    64 FR 69867

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Edward M. Levin
Phone: 202 482-4687
Fax: 202 482-5671
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0610-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




363. CIVIL RIGHTS GUIDELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/30/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank J. Monteferrante
Phone: 202 482-5575

RIN: 0610-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




364. 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   04/00/00

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

[[Page 22602]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




365. 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.

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

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)                           Final Rule Stage


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




366. 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                    04/00/00

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




367. 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

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0625-AA52

[[Page 22603]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




368. EXTEND PRODUCTION INCENTIVES BENEFITS TO JEWELRY MANUFACTURERS IN 
THE U.S. INSULAR POSSESSIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 303

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/01/99                    64 FR 67148

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Faye Robinson
Phone: 202 482-3526

RIN: 0625-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




369. 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                           05/00/00

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. 
NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




370. CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 6701 et seq; EO 13128

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 710 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule will make effective the proposed rule 
published July 21, 1999. The purpose of the regulation is to implement 
the provisions of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, 
Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their 
Destruction (Chemical Weapons Convention) and the Chemical Weapons 
Convention Implementation Act of 1998, requiring private facilities to 
submit information on certain activities involving toxic chemicals, and 
to make certain private facilities subject to periodic inspection by 
the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the 
international organization created to administer the Convention and to 
monitor compliance by States Parties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/99                    64 FR 39193
Interim Final Rule              12/30/99                    64 FR 73744
Correction                      05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




371. 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

[[Page 22604]]

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. 
NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________




372. 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)

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                    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. 
NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB53
_______________________________________________________________________




373. 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                    08/00/00

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. 
NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________




374. 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

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                      04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB86
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

[[Page 22605]]

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                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________




376. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/99                    64 FR 53854
Interim Final Rule              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. 
NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

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                    07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




378. 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              06/00/00

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. 
NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________




379. 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

[[Page 22606]]

Administration Regulations that pertain to support documentation 
requirements for license applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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. 
NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




380. 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              05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




381. 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              05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




382. EFFECT OF IMPORTED ARTICLES ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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                    05/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




383. 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                    09/00/00

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. 
NW., Washington, DC 20230

[[Page 22607]]

Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________




384. 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                    05/00/00

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. NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________




385. 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 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________




386.  LICENSE EXCEPTION CTP AND PRC END-USER CERTIFICATES

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 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is amending the Export 
Administration Regulations by revising License Exception CTP with 
respect to requirements for the People's Republic of China (PRC) End-
User Certificate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________




387.  REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST; 
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONTROLS; AUSTRALIA GROUP

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 final rule amends the Commerce Control List (CCL) of the 
Export Administration Regulations to implement an October 1999 
Australia Group agreement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________




388.  REVISIONS TO LICENSE EXCEPTION CTP

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;

[[Page 22608]]

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) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by revising License Exception 
CTP to reflect continuing technological advancement in the computer 
industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/10/00                    65 FR 12919
Correction                      03/15/00                    65 FR 13879
Correction                      04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected: 001 None

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

RIN: 0694-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________




389.  EXPANSION OF LICENSE EXCEPTION GOV; EXPORTS AND REEXPORTS 
TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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)Notice of August 13, 
1999 (64 FR 44101)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration maintains the Export 
Administration Regulations. This rule expands availability of License 
Exception GOV to allow certain exports and reexports to the North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization and to the United Nations for those 
organizations' official use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________




390.  MINIMUM NECESSARY OPERATION SOFTWARE INCLUDED IN DE 
MINIMIS COMMODITY CALCULATIONS

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; 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 allowing certain, minimum necessary operation software, in object-
code only, to be counted as a commodity in calculating the de minimis 
value of U.S. content in foreign produced items.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




391.  REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT LIST OF DUAL-USE ITEMS: 
REVISIONS TO CATEGORIES 1,2,3,4,5,6 AND 9 OF THE CCL AND REPORTING 
REQUIREMENTS

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 controls. This final rule revises certain 
entries controlled for national security reasons in Categories 1, 2, 3, 
4, 5, 6 and 9 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                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




392.  SNAP: SIMPLIFIED NETWORK APPLICATION PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing

[[Page 22609]]

Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations 
by incorporating information about access, usage, and requirements of 
the Simplified Network Application Process (SNAP). SNAP is an Internet 
access system that allows an authorized applicant to submit export or 
reexport applications, high performance computer notifications, 
commodity classification requests, and reporting forms to the Bureau of 
Export Administration (BXA) via the Internet.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________




393.  REVISIONS TO COUNTRY GROUP A:1 OF THE EXPORT 
ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS TO ADD MEMBERS OF THE MISSILE TECHNOLOGY 
CONTROL REGIME

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 740

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends Country Group A:2, Missile Technology 
Control Regime (MTCR), to add the Czech Republic, Poland, Turkey, and 
Ukraine. Country Groups are used to identify groups of countries for 
ease of reference when stating license requirements, license review 
policy or eligibility for License Exceptions. These countries were 
recently admitted to the MTCR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________




394.  REVISION TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: 
REPLACEMENT LICENSES

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; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748 and 750

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) licenses items 
subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that are 
classified on the Commerce Control List (CCL) and require a license. 
The information on a license application is deemed to be a continuing 
representation of the existing facts or circumstances of the 
transaction. If a license application is under consideration by BXA, 
any material or substantive change in the terms of the order, or in the 
facts relating to the transaction, must be promptly reported to BXA. 
However, if a license has been issued and information submitted on the 
original license application has changed or will change, and these 
changes are not specifically excepted by the EAR, then the licensee 
must apply for either a new license or a replacement license to obtain 
prior authorization for these changes before exporting or reexporting. 
This rule clarifies the instructions for applying for a replacement 
license.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________




395.  REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app. 2401 et seq, 1701 et seq; EO 12924, 3 CFR, 
1994 Comp., p. 917; EO 12938, 59 FR 59099, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 950; 
EO 13026, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 228; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730, 732, 734, 736, 740,; 15 CFR 746, 748, 752, 
758, 772, and 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the EAR by making certain revisions and 
clarifications and, in some cases, inserts material inadvertently 
omitted from previous rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC24

[[Page 22610]]

_______________________________________________________________________




396.  SHORT SUPPLY CONTROLS: CRUDE OIL EXPORTS

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 750 and 754

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is amending the short 
supply provisions of the Export Administration Regulations to revise 
the restrictions on exports of crude oil.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




397. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




398. 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




399. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




400. 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

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________




401. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 742

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

[[Page 22611]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________




403. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




404. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




405. 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]
Sharron Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

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-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________




407. INDIA AND PAKISTAN SANCTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

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 Rule                      03/17/00                    65 FR 14444


Next Action Undetermined

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-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




408. 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]
Sharron Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/08/99                    64 FR 36779
Interim Final Rule              11/26/99                    64 FR 66372
Interim Final Rule               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-AB90

[[Page 22612]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/13/99                    64 FR 17968

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-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________




411. CLARIFICATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE WASSENAAR 
ARRANGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/09/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/01/99                    64 FR 47666

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/07/99                    64 FR 54520

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-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________




414. EXPORTS TO KOSOVO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 746

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/05/99                    64 FR 60339

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-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________




415. EDITORIAL CLARIFICATIONS AND REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/20/00                    65 FR 14858

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




416. REVISIONS TO ENCRYPTION ITEMS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/14/00                     65 FR 2492

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Ruggiero
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________




417.  REVISION TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS; 
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS

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) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by revising Part 766; 
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings. Specifically, this rule amends 
the EAR by providing that, notwithstanding certain circumstances, when 
determining whether to deny a person convicted of violating certain 
laws permission to apply for or use export licenses, including any 
License Exception, BXA will give prior notice of this administrative 
action and an opportunity for that person to make written comments to 
BXA stating why a denial is not appropriate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/20/00                    65 FR 14862

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC16

[[Page 22613]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)



_______________________________________________________________________




418. 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 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                           04/24/99
NPRM                            12/15/99                    64 FR 69969
Final Rule                      04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




419. 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   11/03/99                    64 FR 59691
Final Action                    05/00/00

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)                          Completed Actions


National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)



_______________________________________________________________________




420. NATIONAL TYPE EVALUATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/06/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tina Butcher
Phone: 301 975-2196

RIN: 0693-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________




421. NIST TRACEABLE REFERENCE MATERIALS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/22/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0693-AB46

[[Page 22614]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



422. 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 apply the provisions of Florida's 
proposed limited entry program for the stone crab fishery to vessels 
fishing in 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
_______________________________________________________________________




423.  NOTICE OF A CONTROL DATE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONTROLLING 
ENTRY IN THE DEEP-SEA RED CRAB FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish a control date for the deep-sea 
red crab fishery to enable the New England Fishery Management Council 
to inform the industry that the Council is considering future action to 
control the number of participants in the fishery. It announces that 
anyone entering the fishery after the control date would not be assured 
of future access, should a management regime that limits the number of 
participants in the fishing be prepared and implemented.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/00/00

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-AN61
_______________________________________________________________________




424.  SWIMMING OR RECREATIONAL INTERACTION WITH WILD POPULATION 
OF MARINE MAMMALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Announces that NMFS is considering whether to issue 
regulations that would prohibit the public from swimming with or 
otherwise interacting with dolphins and other marine mammals in the 
wild.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/00/00

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: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN43
_______________________________________________________________________




425.  TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO SHOCK TESTING THE 
USS WINSTON CHURCHILL OFF THE U.S. ATLANTIC COAST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1371(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.151

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A request has been received from the U.S. Navy for a small 
take of marine mammals incidental to shock testing the USS Winston 
Churchill in the offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of 
Mexico during 2001. Regulations will be proposed that would, if 
implemented, authorize the taking under the Marine Mammal Protection 
Act. Regulations can be implemented, and the takings authorized, if a 
determination is made that the taking will have no more than a 
negligible impact on marine mammal stocks that are being impacted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AN59
_______________________________________________________________________




426.  SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; SHRIMP FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issues this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) 
to announce that it is considering publishing regulations that would 
make technical changes to the requirements for turtle excluder devices 
(TEDs) to increase their effectiveness. In particular, NMFS is 
considering increasing the size of TEC escape openings to allow larger 
turtles to escape. The options NMFS is currently considering are: 
Requiring the leatherback opening with a minimum 32-inch grid in all 
areas (71-inch opening), or requiring a 35-inch by 16-inch opening with 
a minimum 30-inch grid in all areas. In addition, NMFS is considering 
other modifications to the TED regulations, including modifying or 
decertifying hooped hard TEDs and weedless TEDs, changing the

[[Page 22615]]

requirements for the types of flotation devices allowed, and extending 
the requirement to have a short flap and grid angle of no greater than 
45 degree on bottom opening TEDs (other than TEDs equipped with the 
leatherback opening) to all areas in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the 
Southeast U.S. Atlantic. NMFS is also considering modifications to the 
leatherback contingency plan (50 CFR 223.206(d)(2)(iv)) to provide 
better protection to leatherback turtles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AN62
_______________________________________________________________________




427.  RULEMAKING TO AUTHORIZE THE TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS 
INCIDENTAL TO USE OF A LOW FREQUENCY SOUND SOURCE BY THE NAVY'S NORTH 
PACIFIC ACOUSTIC LABORATORY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1371(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Navy is expected to submit a request for a small 
take of marine mammals incidental to operation of a low frequency sound 
source by the North Pacific Acoustic Laboratory off Hawaii. Regulations 
can be implemented under the Marine Mammal Protection Act to authorize 
the taking provided a determination can be made that the taking is 
small and having no more than a negligible impact on affected species 
or stocks of marine mammals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/00/00

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-AN91
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



428. 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                            07/00/00

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-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




429. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR TILEFISH

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 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                            04/00/00

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-AF87

[[Page 22616]]

_______________________________________________________________________




430. 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.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




431. AMENDMENTS TO THE OBSERVER PROGRAM - AMENDMENT 47 TO THE FMP FOR 
BSAI GROUNDFISH AND AMENDMENT 47 TO THE FMP FOR GOA GROUNDFISH

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: 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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




432. 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.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________




433. 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.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AI87
_______________________________________________________________________




434. 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 establish NMFS permit/reporting requirements 
for pelagic troll and handline vessels fishing in waters off U.S. 
Pacific Island possessions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

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

[[Page 22617]]

_______________________________________________________________________




435. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT BYCATCH REDUCTION MEASURES

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: Implement management measures to lower economic discards and 
provide bycatch reduction incentives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AJ47
_______________________________________________________________________




436. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

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 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                            10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




437. 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                            06/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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-AJ77
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




439. RULEMAKING TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH PACIFIC LOAN 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 rulemaking would establish a North Pacific Loan Program 
which would provide financing for loans to fishermen who fish from 
small vessels or entry level fishermen fishing IFQ fisheries.

[[Page 22618]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AK07
_______________________________________________________________________




440. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO DEVELOP A C. BAIRDI VESSEL INCENTIVE 
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: Develop a C. bairdi crab fishery vessel incentive program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AK08
_______________________________________________________________________




441. 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 western Pacific pelagic fisheries to mitigate the take of 
seabirds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AK11
_______________________________________________________________________




442. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE PACIFIC HALIBUT TO THE HALIBUT 
SUBSISTENCE FISHERY

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773c

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

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

Abstract: Establish measures to allocate halibut and manage the halibut 
subsistence fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AK16
_______________________________________________________________________




443. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE PACIFIC HALIBUT TO THE CHARTER 
BOAT FLEET

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773c

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

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

Abstract: Establish measures to manage the halibut charter boat 
industry off Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AK17
_______________________________________________________________________




444. 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-
dependent data reporting requirements, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

[[Page 22619]]

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-AK23
_______________________________________________________________________




445. 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                            05/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




446. 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, 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                            05/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




447. 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 percent 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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




448. 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.

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 establish a vessel registration 
program for critical fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

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-AK73
_______________________________________________________________________




449. 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

[[Page 22620]]

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 a critical phase of their life 
cycle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




450. 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                            12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




451. 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                            09/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            06/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




453. 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 extend the commercial reef fish vessel 
permit moratorium for 5 years to December 31, 2005. The current 
moratorium is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2000. The purpose of 
the moratorium is to provide a stable environment in the fishery for 
evaluation and development of a more comprehensive controlled access 
system for the entire commercial reef fish fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AK96

[[Page 22621]]

_______________________________________________________________________




454. 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                            12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




455. 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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




456. 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                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Lawson, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




457. 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                            11/00/00

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-AL50
_______________________________________________________________________




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

[[Page 22622]]

(PFMC, Council) and NMFS under the Fishery Management Plan for 
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                            04/00/00

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).

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
_______________________________________________________________________




459. 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                            11/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




460. 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                            11/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




461. 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                            10/00/00

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-AL68

[[Page 22623]]

_______________________________________________________________________




462. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




463. 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                            09/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




464. 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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




465. 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, 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                            06/00/00

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

[[Page 22624]]

_______________________________________________________________________




466. CRAB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA RESERVES

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: Regulatory amendment to specify crab community development 
quota reserves by calendar year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AL92
_______________________________________________________________________




467. 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                            04/00/00

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-AL95
_______________________________________________________________________




468. 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

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                            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-AL97
_______________________________________________________________________




469. AMENDMENT 6 - 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: Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for salmon 
fisheries in the EEZ off Alaska would define overfishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

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-AL98
_______________________________________________________________________




470. 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

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 NPRM comment period.

Abstract: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) is 
considering whether there is a need to impose additional management 
measures limiting entry into the recreational-for-hire (i.e., charter 
vessel and headboat) fisheries for reef fish and coastal migratory 
pelagic fish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico 
and, if there is a need, what management measures should be imposed. If 
the Council determines that there is a need to impose additional 
management measures, it may initiate a rulemaking to do so. Possible 
measures include the establishment of a limited entry program to 
control participation or effort in the recreational-for-hire fisheries 
for reef fish and coastal migratory pelagics. The ANPR announced that a 
limited entry program is established, the Council is considering 
November 18, 1998, as a possible control date. Consideration of a 
control date is intended to discourage new entry into the fisheries 
based on economic speculation during the Council's deliberation on the 
issues.

[[Page 22625]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/18/98                    63 FR 64031
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/18/98
NPRM                            06/00/00

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-AM03
_______________________________________________________________________




471. 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 red snapper fishery management measures for the 2000 
fishing season in accordance with the FMP's framework procedure for 
setting annual total allowable catch limits and associated measures. 
The FMP regulates commercial and recreational red snapper fishing in 
the exclusive economic zone of the Gulf of Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




472. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




473. 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                            07/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




474. 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                            06/00/00

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

RIN: 0648-AM26

[[Page 22626]]

_______________________________________________________________________




475. 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                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Lawson, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




476. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT 11 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: Amendment 11 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                            04/00/00

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-AM29
_______________________________________________________________________




477. ENHANCED MEASURES TO MITIGATE SEABIRD BYCATCH IN THE ALASKA 
LONGLINE 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                            04/00/00

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-AM30
_______________________________________________________________________




478. 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, 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                            04/00/00

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-AM32
_______________________________________________________________________




479. 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 pubished 
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                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Regional Administrator, Alaska Region,

[[Page 22627]]

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

RIN: 0648-AM34
_______________________________________________________________________




480. ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO REVISE 
IMPROVED RETENTION/IMPROVED UTILIZATION 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 publlished 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Revise regulations implementing Improved Retention/Improved 
Utilization Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/00

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-AM39
_______________________________________________________________________




481. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




482. AMENDMENT 4 - 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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




483. 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, 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                            04/00/00

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-AM43
_______________________________________________________________________




484. 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 observer coverage 
levels.

[[Page 22628]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




485. 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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




486. 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                            04/00/00

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-AM47
_______________________________________________________________________




487. FMP AMENDMENT 53 TO THE FMP FOR GROUNDFISH OF THE GULF OF ALASKA 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                            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-AM51
_______________________________________________________________________




488. 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                            04/00/00

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-AM53
_______________________________________________________________________




489. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE DOLPHIN AND WAHOO FISHERIES OF THE 
SOUTH ATLANTIC, GULF OF MEXICO, AND CARIBBEAN (FMP)

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 South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Fishery 
Management Councils are preparing a new FMP for these fisheries. The 
ANPR informs the industry that the Council is considering future action 
to control the number of participants in the dolphin and wahoo 
commercial fisheries and establishes a control date. Anyone entering 
the commercial fisheries for dolphin or wahoo in the

[[Page 22629]]

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                            09/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




490. BSAI FMP AMENDMENT 66 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Remove squid from CDQ Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AM72
_______________________________________________________________________




491. 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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




492. 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 to 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. NMFS had 
already initiated a status review, as this species was on the candidate 
species list. NMFS has completed the status review and will publish a 
proposed rule to list the species. NMFS will make a determination on 
whether to designate critical habitat later.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




493. 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                            04/00/00

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-AM91
_______________________________________________________________________




494. GREATER AMBERJACK TRIP LIMIT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

[[Page 22630]]

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 exclusive economic zone of 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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




495. 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 30, 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                            07/00/00

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-AM94
_______________________________________________________________________




496. 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                            10/00/00

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-AM96
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




498. 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 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                            09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 22631]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




499. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AN01
_______________________________________________________________________




500. 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 exclusive economic zone 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                            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: 562 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AN03
_______________________________________________________________________




501. 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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




502. SAFMC FRAMEWORK SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT OF HARVEST LEVELS AND 
PROCEDURES UNDER 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 end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) 
prepared this regulatory amendment under the framework rulemaking 
procedure of the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic 
Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic (FMP). The 
regulatory amendment 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                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

[[Page 22632]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




503. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




504. 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                            10/00/00

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-AN09
_______________________________________________________________________




505. 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 total allowable level of foreign 
fishing.

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-AN11
_______________________________________________________________________




506. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




507. 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                            01/00/01

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 22633]]

Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN16
_______________________________________________________________________




508. 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                            03/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




509. 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                            03/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




510. 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                            01/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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: 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                            05/00/00

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-AN21
_______________________________________________________________________




512. 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

[[Page 22634]]

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                            04/00/00

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-AN22
_______________________________________________________________________




513. 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                            04/00/00

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-AN23
_______________________________________________________________________




514. AMENDMENT 63 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BERING 
SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS MANAGEMENT AREA AND AMENDMENT 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                            06/00/00

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-AN24
_______________________________________________________________________




515. 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                            04/00/00

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-AN25
_______________________________________________________________________




516. 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                            06/00/00

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-AN26
_______________________________________________________________________




517. 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.

[[Page 22635]]

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-AN27
_______________________________________________________________________




518.  SPECIAL MANAGEMENT ZONES REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO THE 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN 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: In accordance with the framework procedure of the Fishery 
Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic 
Region, and in the exclusive economic zone off Georgia, NMFS proposes 
to (1) establish Special Management Zones (SMZs) around twelve new 
areas, and (2) expand the boundaries of seven existing SMZs. In these 
SMZs, fishing would be restricted to handheld hook-and-line gear, 
including manual, electric, and hydraulic reels, and to spearfishing 
gear, including powerheads; the use of powerheads would be restricted 
to bag limit harvested fish. This action will promote the orderly use 
of the fishery resources on and around the SMZs, reduce the potential 
user-group conflicts, and maintain the socioeconomic benefits of the 
SMZs to the maximum extent practicable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AN35
_______________________________________________________________________




519.  AMENDMENT 12 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN 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: Proposed management measures in Amendment 12 are designed to 
rebuild the red porgy resource while minimizing economic hardship on 
commercial and recreational fishermen. The measures include: (1) 
setting the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) for red porgy as 1,987 
metric tons; (2) setting the Optimum Yield (OY) for red porgy as the 
amount of harvest that can be taken by U.S. fishermen while maintaining 
the spawning potential ratio (SPR) at or above 45 percent static SPR; 
and (3) modifying the overfishing level and rebuilding timeframe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AN39
_______________________________________________________________________




520.  ANTARCTIC MARINE LIVING RESOURCES; VESSEL AND DEALER 
PERMITS, VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEMS AND CATCH DOCUMENTATION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 2431 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to a commitment the United States made under the 
Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources 
(CCAMLR), NOAA proposes regulations to revise permit requirements for 
U.S. vessels fishing in waters under the jurisdiction of CCAMLR and for 
U.S. importers of fish species subject to CCAMLR conservation measures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dean Swanson, Chief, International Fishing Division, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20952
Phone: 301 713-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN42
_______________________________________________________________________




521.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; IMPLEMENTATION OF 1999 
ICCAT RECOMMENDATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes regulations to reduce North Atlantic swordfish 
quotas for 2000-2002 to 2219 mt dw consistent with a 1999 
recommendation of the International Commission for the Conservation of 
Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). The proposed rule would also lift a trade 
restriction on Panama regarding bluefin tuna and place

[[Page 22636]]

additional restrictions for swordfish on Belize and Honduras. In 
addition, the proposed rule would prohibit the import of bluefin tuna 
from Equatorial Guinea. The proposed rule does not meet any of the 
criteria for significant actions under E.O. 12866 since it represents 
minor adjustments to existing regulations, is below the economic 
threshold of impact, and has no novel or legal policy issues associated 
with it.
This action is not controversial; all parties on the NMFS delegation 
supported a ten-year rebuilding program for North Atlantic swordfish at 
the recent ICCAT meeting. In addition, the U.S. industry supports using 
trade restrictions to encourage compliance with ICCAT recommendations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AN52
_______________________________________________________________________




522.  SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SPINY DOGFISH FISHERY FOR THE 2000 
FISHING YEAR

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 annual measures for the Joint 
Spiny Dogfish FMP for fishing year 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AN53
_______________________________________________________________________




523.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; SPOTTER AIRCRAFT AND 
BLUEFIN TUNA ALLOCATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would address the use of spotter aircraft to 
assist fishing vessels in the location and capture of Atlantic bluefin 
tuna. This action is necessary to achieve domestic management 
objectives for HMS fisheries. This action is controversial due to the 
many contentious issues involved, including the acceleration of catch 
rate in the General and Harpoon categories, which many constituents 
believe undermines the existing General category effort controls and 
NMFS' goal of achieving optimum yield in the bluefin tuna fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AN54
_______________________________________________________________________




524.  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) 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                            04/00/00

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-AN55
_______________________________________________________________________




525.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO DEFINE DIRECTED FISHING FOR 
POLLOCK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would define directed fishing for 
the pollock CDQ fishery. This regulatory amendment will correctly 
accrue pollock caught in the CDQ fisheries between the pollock CDQ 
allocations and the pollock incidental catch allowance as required 
under the AFA; and will enforce closures to directed fishing for 
pollock CDQ in certain areas of the BSAI or during certain times of the 
year.

[[Page 22637]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AN57
_______________________________________________________________________




526.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; GULF OF MEXICO CLOSED 
AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issues a proposed regulation in accordance with 
framework procedures for adjusting management measures of the Final 
Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish and Sharks. This 
proposed regulation would prohibit all fishing for HMS within two areas 
in the eastern Gulf of Mexico that the Gulf of Mexico Fishery 
Management Council (Council) has identified to be important for 
spawning aggregations of gag, black grouper, and red grouper by 
eliminating bycatch mortality attributable to HMS fisheries. The 
intended effect of the closure is to support Council action to protect 
these gag/grouper spawning aggregations. This regulation would 
complement a similar regulation prepared by the Council that would 
close the two areas to all fisheries other than HMS fisheries. This 
action is not significant under the meaning of E.O. 12866 since it is 
below the economic threshold of impact, and has no novel or legal 
policy issues associated with it.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AN63
_______________________________________________________________________




527.  ANNUAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISHING YEAR 2001 FOR ATLANTIC 
HERRING

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 specifications for fishing year 
2001 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 a total allowable level of 
foreign fishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00

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-AN65
_______________________________________________________________________




528.  QUOTAS FOR THE ATLANTIC BLUEFISH FISHERY 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 quotas for the Atlantic 
Bluefish fishery in the exclusive economic zone for fishing year 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

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-AN66
_______________________________________________________________________




529.  DEEP-SEA RED CRAB 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 establish a fishery management plan for the 
red crab fishery to address major current and potential issues in the 
fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

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-AN68
_______________________________________________________________________




530.  SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID, AND 
BUTTERFISH FISHERIES FOR FISHING YEAR 2001

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.

[[Page 22638]]

Abstract: This action would establish initial annual amounts, for 
fishing year 2001, of 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                            12/00/00

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-AN69
_______________________________________________________________________




531.  RECREATIONAL MEASURES FOR THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND 
BLACK SEA BASS FISHERIES FOR FISHING YEAR 2001

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 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01

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-AN70
_______________________________________________________________________




532.  SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK 
SEA BASS FISHERIES FOR THE FISHING YEAR 2001

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 harvest levels and 
other management measures for fishing year 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

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-AN71
_______________________________________________________________________




533.  SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISHING YEAR 2001 FOR THE 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 
2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

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-AN72
_______________________________________________________________________




534.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO PREVENT OR MITIGATE THE TAKE OF 
SEA TURTLES IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC PELAGIC 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: This regulatory action would modify the management program 
for the western Pacific pelagic fisheries to mitigate or prevent the 
take of sea turtles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  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-AN75
_______________________________________________________________________




535.  FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO PREVENT OR MITIGATE 
AND TO CONSERVE, MANAGE, AND ALLOW FOR UTILIZATION OF SHARKS

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 amendment would prevent or mitigate and conserve, 
manage, and allow full utilization of sharks.

[[Page 22639]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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-AN76
_______________________________________________________________________




536.  RESUBMISSION OF SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT AMENDMENT 
CRUSTACEANS, BUTTERFISH, AND PELAGICS REGARDING OVERFISHING DEFINITIONS 
AND BYCATCH PROVISIONS

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 bring these FMPs into compliance with the 
Sustainable Fisheries Act regarding previously disapproved overfishing 
definitions and bycatch provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AN79
_______________________________________________________________________




537.  ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT AMENDMENT 2 FOR 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 2 would amend the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management 
Council's fishery management plans to establish a marine reserve for 
Riley's Hump (Tortugas South) and for the part of the Tortugas north 
area that is within the Council's jurisdiction (the Tortugas Ecological 
Reserve). Amendment 2 would restrict certain kinds of fishing activity 
and, along with regulations issued by the Florida Keys National Marine 
Sanctuary (under NOAA's National Ocean Service), would protect unique 
and valuable reef resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

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-AN83
_______________________________________________________________________




538.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE GULF OF MEXICO BRD 
PROTOCOL

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: In accordance with the framework procedures of the shrimp 
FMP, the Council requested that NMFS develop alternative data 
collection procedures and statistical tests to certify BRDs for use in 
the shrimp fishery of the Gulf of Mexico. The regulation would provide 
additional flexibility in the sampling procedures to facilitate meeting 
the protocol's requirements while maintaining the scientific and 
statistical credibility in achieving the established bycatch reduction 
criterion.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/00

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-AN84
_______________________________________________________________________




539.  2000-2001 GULF GROUP KING MACKEREL CATCH SPECIFICATIONS

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: Based on results of a stock assessment conducted in March 
2000, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council proposes changes in 
catch limits for Gulf group king mackerel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/00

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-AN85

[[Page 22640]]

_______________________________________________________________________




540.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE SOUTH ATLANTIC BRD 
PROTOCOL

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: In accordance with the framework procedures of the shrimp 
FMP, the Council proposes to modify the data collection procedures and 
statistical tests used to certify BRDs for use in the shrimp fishery of 
the South Atlantic region. The regulation would provide additional 
flexibility in the sampling procedures to facilitate meeting the 
protocol's requirements while maintaining the scientific and 
statistical credibility in achieving the established bycatch reduction 
criterion.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/00

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-AN86
_______________________________________________________________________




541.  FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SARGASSUM HABITAT OF THE 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: Sargassum habitat is defined as essential fish habitat for 
several managed fish stocks in the South Atlantic region. To further 
conserve and manage Sargassum habitat, the South Atlantic Fishery 
Management Council proposes to restrict the commercial harvest of 
Sargassum to avoid further expansion of the fishery and reduce the 
potential for habitat loss.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/00

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-AN87
_______________________________________________________________________




542.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CLOSE AN AREA AROUND KODIAK ISLAND 
TO TRAWL GEAR FISHING

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: Regulatory amendment to close a specified area off Kodiak 
Island to fishing with trawl gear during a 2-week period in August. The 
regulatory amendment would be effective through 2003. The purpose of 
the closure would be to support an experiment designed and conducted by 
NMFS scientists to assess the effect of fishing on localized pollock 
distribution and abundance. This action is authorized under the Fishery 
Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  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-AN94
_______________________________________________________________________




543. 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                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gene Nitta, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




544. 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.

[[Page 22641]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1543 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et seq

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: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 424

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 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                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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
_______________________________________________________________________




547. 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 unmitigatable impact on Arctic subsistence 
needs. If an authorization is granted monitoring and reporting takings 
will be required.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/22/99                    64 FR 57026
NPRM                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




548. 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                           01/04/00                      65 FR 270
NPRM                            06/00/00

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

[[Page 22642]]

Phone: 301 713-2289
Fax: 301 713-0376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM85
_______________________________________________________________________




549.  REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE APPROACH TO HUMPBACK WHALES IN 
ALASKA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1543; 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224.103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed to amend 50 CFR 224.103 to prohibit the approach 
within 200 yds of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaesnyliae) in waters 
200 miles off the coast of Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN29
_______________________________________________________________________




550.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: THREATENED STATUS FOR 
ONE EVOLUTIONARILY SIGNIFICANT UNIT OF STEELHEAD IN CALIFORNIA

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: NPRM, Judicial, February 4, 2000.
Final, Judicial, May 31, 2000.

Abstract: NMFS is listing the Northern California Evolutionarily 
Significant Unit of Steelhead trout after deferring listing in 1999 due 
to the failure of state implementation of conservation regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/11/00                     65 FR 6960
NPRM Comment Period End         04/11/00
Final Action                    06/00/00

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: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN58
_______________________________________________________________________




551.  SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; FISHERIES

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 proposes to amend the sea turtle handling and 
resuscitation regulations. Recent scientific and technical information 
indicate that the current procedures need to be updated. This measure 
is necessary to safely handle sea turtles that are incidentally 
captured during scientific research or in fishing operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AN64
_______________________________________________________________________




552.  CHANGES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS 
INCIDENTAL TO COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS; ATLANTIC LARGE WHALE TAKE 
REDUCTION PLAN REGULATIONS

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 889

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team has been re-
convened in early 2000 to discuss modifications to the Atlantic Large 
Whale Take Reduction Plan. This proposed rule will promulgate changes 
in the plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gregory Silber, Marine Mammal Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AN88
_______________________________________________________________________




553.  LIST OF FISHERIES FOR 2001

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 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The list of fisheries, published pursuant to section 118 of 
the Marine Mammal Protection Act, classifies all U.S. commercial 
fisheries into 1 of 3 categories based on the level of incidental 
serious injury and mortality to marine mammals. Participants in 
fisheries placed in category I, II or III are subject to different 
regulatory requirements under 50 CFR 229.

[[Page 22643]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Emily E. Hanson, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, NMFS (F/PR2), Marine Mammal Division, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Fax: 301 713-4060
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN92



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



554. 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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




555. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




556. 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                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




557. 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                            04/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




558. 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                            04/00/00
Interim Final Rule              07/00/00
Final Action                    08/00/00
Final Action Effective          09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

[[Page 22644]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



559. 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                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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
_______________________________________________________________________




560. 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 
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. 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 at 50 CFR 622 without substantive 
change.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




561. 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, and procedures for consultation, 
coordination, and recommendations to protect EFH.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/08/96                    61 FR 57843
ANPRM                           01/09/97                     62 FR 1306
NPRM                            04/23/97                    62 FR 19723
Interim Final Rule              12/19/97                    62 FR 66531
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/19/98
Supplemental Comment Period     11/08/99                    64 FR 60731
Supplemental Comment Period End 12/23/99
Final Action                    09/00/00

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: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ30

[[Page 22645]]

_______________________________________________________________________




562. PROPOSED HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

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                    04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




563. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




564. 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) possession limits and 
minimum mesh sizes; 2) an allowance for transfer of fish at sea; 3) 
additional framework measures for future management possibilities; and 
4) a monitoring mechanism for continued response to changing conditions 
in the fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/99                    64 FR 49427
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

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-AL27
_______________________________________________________________________




565. 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                            12/29/99                    64 FR 73003
NPRM Comment Period End         02/14/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

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-AL30
_______________________________________________________________________




566. 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

[[Page 22646]]

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                    04/00/00

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-AL43
_______________________________________________________________________




567. 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              10/00/00

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-AL65
_______________________________________________________________________




568. 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.

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                            11/02/99                    64 FR 59153
Final Rule                      04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




569. 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                            12/02/99                    64 FR 67555
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

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-AL88
_______________________________________________________________________




570. 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

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

[[Page 22647]]

15 nautical miles seaward of the baseline of Navassa Island, a U.S. 
territory in the Caribbean Sea. This is to 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's isolation and distance 
from commercial fishing grounds of major fishing nations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




571. 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                    04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




572. FRAMEWORK SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT OF HARVEST LEVELS AND PROCEDURES 
UNDER THE FMP 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 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                            12/21/99                    64 FR 71398
NPRM Comment Period End         01/20/00
Final Rule                      04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




573. 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                    07/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




574. 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                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

[[Page 22648]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




575. 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                            01/28/00                     65 FR 4547
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/00
Final Rule                      04/00/00

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-AM48
_______________________________________________________________________




576. 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.

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                            01/05/00                      65 FR 431
NPRM Comment Period End         02/04/00
Final Rule                      04/00/00

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-AM49
_______________________________________________________________________




577. 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                            01/04/00                      65 FR 275
NPRM Comment Period End         02/02/00
Final Rule                      04/00/00

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-AM50
_______________________________________________________________________




578. 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                            01/04/00                      65 FR 272
NPRM Comment Period End         01/04/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




579. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Rule                  09/03/99                    64 FR 48324
Final Rule                      04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 22649]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/99                    64 FR 71390
NPRM Comment Period End         02/04/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

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-AM63
_______________________________________________________________________




581. 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 increase the commercial and 
recreational minimum size limits for gag and black grouper; prohibit 
the commercial harvest and the sale or purchase of gag, black grouper, 
and red grouper from February 15 to March 15 each year; and establish 
two areas in the eastern Gulf of Mexico that would be closed to all 
fishing (except fishing for highly migratory species). The intended 
effect of these proposed regulations is to protect the spawning 
aggregations for these species and to prevent overfishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/00                     65 FR 4221
Final Rule                      04/00/00

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-AM70
_______________________________________________________________________




582. 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, surf clam or ocean quahog permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/02/99                    64 FR 67551
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

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-AM74
_______________________________________________________________________




583. 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                            12/15/99                    64 FR 69982
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/00
Final Action                    05/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




584. 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

[[Page 22650]]

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




585. 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 for fishing year 1999 would remain in place for the 2000 
fishing year. The DAS schedule implemented under Amendment 7 to the FMP 
would remain in place for the fishing years beyond 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AN18
_______________________________________________________________________




586.  FRAMEWORK 32 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERIES 
MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP)

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                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

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-AN46
_______________________________________________________________________




587.  NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE; NOTICE OF INTENT 
TO IMPLEMENT A MORATORIUM ON FISHING FOR TAUTOG IN RHODE ISLAND STATE 
WATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative 
Management Act of 1993 (Act), the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) has 
determined that the State of Rhode Island is not in compliance with the 
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Interstate Fishery 
Management Plan for tautog and has failed to implement measures 
necessary for the conservation of the fishery in question. Pursuant to 
the Act, a Federal moratorium on fishing for tautog within Rhode Island 
state waters to be effective on June 15, 2000, if Rhode Island does not 
come into compliance by June 1, 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/00                     65 FR 7508
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Chief, Staff Office for 
Intergovernmental and Recreational Fisheries Affairs, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Suite 425, 
8484 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 427-2014

RIN: 0648-AN48
_______________________________________________________________________




588.  FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 13 TO THE FMP FOR THE ATLANTIC 
SCALLOP FISHERY AND FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 34 TO THE FMP FOR NORTHEAST 
MULTISPECIES FISHERY TO ALLOW SCALLOP DREDGE VESSELS ACCESS TO THE 
GEORGES BANK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Framework Adjustment 13 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP and 
Framework Adjustment 34 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP, prepared by 
the New England Fishery Management Council, creates a seasonal 
exemption program for fishing year 2000 that provides access by scallop 
vessels to Closed Area I, Closed Area II and the Nantucket Lightship 
Closed Area. Measures to control scallop harvest, finfish bycatch and 
habitat protection include: sea scallop trip and landing limits; days-
at-sea (DAS) deductions; gear modifications; and total allowable catch 
(TAC) limits for both sea scallops and yellowtail flounder. The intent 
of this action is to provide scallop vessels with a short-term strategy 
to access these groundfish closed areas without compromising 
multispecies rebuilding or habitat protection, while the Council 
develops an amendment that would implement a long-term sea scallop 
areas rotational management plan.

[[Page 22651]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    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-AN49
_______________________________________________________________________




589.  FINAL RULE TO IMPLEMENT FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 33 TO THE 
NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Framework 33 would implement management measures for the 
Northeast multispecies fishery for fishing year 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AN51
_______________________________________________________________________




590.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; DETERMINATION OF STATE 
JURISDICTION FOR LANDINGS REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule exempts anglers from the requirement to 
report landings of Atlantic bluefin tuna landed in the state of 
Maryland through NMFS' automated landings reporting system. This 
regulatory change will relieve Maryland anglers of an unnecessary 
reporting burden as the state level landing tag and landing card system 
is duplicative of the federal requirement. This action is not 
significant under the meaning of E.O. 12866 since it is below the 
economic threshold of impact, and has no novel or legal policy issues 
associated with it.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

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-AN56
_______________________________________________________________________




591.  DISTRIBUTE U.S. ALLOCATIONS FROM THE NORTHWEST ATLANTIC 
FISHERIES ORGANIZATION THAT LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5601 to 5610

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 1, 2000, March 1, 2000 Deadline 
Based on NAFO Fishing Season.

Abstract: This Rule would allow NMFS to create an auction procedure to 
distribute fishing privileges limited by Northwest Atlantic Fisheries 
Organization rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Edward Moran, Foreign Affairs Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Room 13137, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2276
Fax: 301 713-2313
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN60
_______________________________________________________________________




592.  RULE TO IMPLEMENT QUOTAS FOR THE SPINY DOGFISH FISHERY FOR 
FISHING YEAR 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The interim final rule would implement, on an interim basis, 
specifications for the spiny dogfish fishery for the 2000 fishing year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

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-AN67
_______________________________________________________________________




593.  2000 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 2000 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

[[Page 22652]]

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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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: 562 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AN73
_______________________________________________________________________




594.  ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE OPTIMUM YIELD AND HARVEST LIMIT FOR 
PACIFIC MACKEREL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS announces the annual harvest guidelines for Pacific 
mackerel in the exclusive economic zone off the Pacific coast. The 
coastal pelagic species fishery management plan and its implementing 
regulations require NMFS to establish annual harvest guidelines for 
Pacific mackerel based on a formula in the FMP. The intended effect of 
this action is to establish allowable harvest levels for coastal 
pelagic species in the Pacific.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: 562 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AN74
_______________________________________________________________________




595.  2001 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: Final, Statutory, February 28, 2001, Regulations 
require publication of the harvest guidelines by February 28, 2001.

Abstract: This action announces the 2001 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                    02/00/01

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

RIN: 0648-AN77
_______________________________________________________________________




596.  ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE OPTIMUM YIELD AND HARVEST LIMIT FOR 
PACIFIC SARDINE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS announces the annual harvest guidelines for Pacific 
sardine in the exclusive economic zone off the Pacific coast. The 
coastal pelagic species fishery management plan and its implementing 
regulations require NMFS to establish annual harvest guidelines for 
Pacific sardine based on a formula in the FMP. The intended effect of 
this action is to establish allocate harvest levels for coastal pelagic 
species in the Pacific.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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: 562 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AN78
_______________________________________________________________________




597.  2000-2001 MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL, 
RECREATIONAL, AND TREATY INDIAN SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF 
WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND CALIFORNIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Annual management measures for the 2000-2001 fishing year, 
specify allowable ocean harvest levels (including quotas), allocations, 
management boundaries and zones, minimum size limits, gear definitions, 
seasons, selective fisheries, and in-season notice procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Federalism:  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 22653]]

Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AN81
_______________________________________________________________________




598.  PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY; ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2001 
GROUNDFISH FISHERY SPECIFICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will announce the 2001 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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-AN82
_______________________________________________________________________




599. 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 through 1543 et seq; 31 USC 1361 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 
in accordance with approved tribal management plans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/00                      65 FR 108
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




600. 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
Interim Final Rule              05/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




601. 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.

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                    07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, Tribal, 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

[[Page 22654]]

_______________________________________________________________________




602. 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: Final, Judicial, June 19, 2000.

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                            12/30/99                    64 FR 73479
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK94
_______________________________________________________________________




603. 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, March 31, 2000.

Abstract: 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                            12/02/99                    64 FR 67536
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: The Endangered Species Act requires the 
designation of critical habitat, if any is designated, at the time of 
final listing, but no later than, within one year of listing a species 
as threatened or endangered. However, because of a settlement 
agreement, the due date is March 31, 2000.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




604. 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                            10/22/99                    64 FR 57010
Final Rule                      04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




605. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS BY ALASKAN 
NATIVES; MARKING AND REPORTING BELUGA WHALES HARVESTED IN COOK INLET

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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/24/99                    64 FR 27925
Final Action                    04/00/00

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: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM57
_______________________________________________________________________




606. 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

[[Page 22655]]

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                            01/03/00                      65 FR 170
Final Action                    04/00/00

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: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM59
_______________________________________________________________________




607. DESIGNATION OF THE COOK INLET, ALASKA, STOCK OF BELUGA WHALES 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                            10/19/99                    64 FR 56298
Final Rule                      04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Thomas C. Eagle, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AM84
_______________________________________________________________________




608. 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-inch stretched mesh. The extension could extend not more than 24 
inches and not less than 36 inches 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              10/15/99                    64 FR 55860
Final Action                    04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




609.  SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; SHRIMP FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223.206(d)(4)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issues this document to require shrimpers, for a 30-day 
period, to use turtle excluder devices (TEDs) with a modified escape 
opening while operating in waters out to 10 nm of Florida from the 
Georgia border south to 28 degrees N. latitude. The action is necessary 
to protect the leatherback sea turtle which is too large to exit the 
standard TED opening. Fishermen have previously made this modification 
after the leatherback closures in South and North Carolina implemented 
by NMFS this spring. NMFS' gear specialists will provide on-site 
assistance to the fishermen.
NMFS was notified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation 
Commission that unusually high numbers of

[[Page 22656]]

endangered leatherback sea turtles have been stranded along northeast 
Florida beaches in November. From October 28 to November 29, 15 
leatherback turtles have washed ashore from Nassau through Brevard 
Counties in shrimp zones 28, 29 and 30. By comparison, the total annual 
number of statewide strandings has averaged 23 over the past 10 years, 
and has averaged only 3 in zones 28-30 in November. Only 45-50 
leatherback females nest in Florida each year and given that strandings 
are a minimum of the actual mortality, these deaths represent a serious 
impact to the survival and recovery of the local population.
Under the provisions of 50 CFR 223.206(d)(4), NMFS may issue 
determinations that incidental takings during fishing activities are 
unauthorized and restrict fishing, for 30-day periods, to protect 
listed species of sea turtles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/13/99                    64 FR 69416
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AN45
_______________________________________________________________________




610.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: DELISTING AND 
REDESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR UMPQUA RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1543 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224; 50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 5, 2000.

Abstract: NMFS initiated a coastwide status review of cutthroat trout 
and now believes the Umpqua cutthroat trout belongs to a larger 
Evolutionarily Significant Unit that does not warrant listing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

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: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN90
_______________________________________________________________________




611.  TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO COMMERCIAL FISHING 
OPERATIONS HARBOR PORPOISE TAKE REDUCTION PLAN REGULATIONS; CHANGE IN 
EFFECTIVE DATES

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 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 2, 1998, NMFS published a final rule (63 FR 
66464) implementing the Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Plan (HPTRP). 
Among other measures, the final rule required gear tags on all small 
and large mesh gillnet gear in the Mid-Atlantic by January 1, 2000. The 
net tag requirement in the HPTRP final rule was changed to one tag per 
net to be consistent with the net tag requirement in the Monkfish 
Fishery Management Plan (FMP). To be consistent with the effective date 
of the net tag requirement in the October 7, 1999, Monkfish FMP final 
rule (64 FR 54732), NMFS stays the effective date of the gear marking 
requirement in the HPTRP to May 1, 2000. The HPTRP final rule states 
that NMFS will give notice to vessel owners and operators with 
instructions informing them of the costs associated with this tagging 
requirement and directions for obtaining tags. Presently, NMFS is 
evaluating an appropriate vendor and will provide Mid-Atlantic vessel 
owners and operators in the affected fisheries with instructions and 
directions as indicated in the HPTRP final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Emily E. Hanson, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, NMFS (F/PR2), Marine Mammal Division, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Fax: 301 713-4060
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN93



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



612. 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                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daniel J. Basta, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserve 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Room 9531, N ORM2, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-3000

RIN: 0648-AE41

[[Page 22657]]

_______________________________________________________________________




613. 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                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Daniel J. Basta, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserve 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Room 9531, N ORM2, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-3000

RIN: 0648-AK01



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


                    ________________________________



614. LICENSING OF PRIVATE REMOTE-SENSING SATELLITE SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 5601 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 960.1 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulations would update the 1987 regulations to 
reflect the intervening events and information gathered through the 
public process, as well as the experience gained during recent 
licensing procedures. The intent of the regulations is to facilitate 
the development of the U.S. commercial remote-sensing industry and thus 
promote the collection and widespread availability of Earth remote-
sensing data, while preserving essential U.S. national security 
interests and international obligations. An underlying premise is that 
the long-term national security and foreign policy interests of the 
United States are best served by helping the U.S. industry to lead this 
emerging market.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry               12/04/95                    60 FR 62054
Notice of Public Meeting        05/14/96                    61 FR 24480
NPRM                            11/03/97                    62 FR 59317
Notice of Public Meeting        03/05/98                    63 FR 10785
Final Rule                      06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Charles Wooldridge, Licensing Coordinator, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA/
NESDIS, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2024

RIN: 0648-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



615. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




617. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




618. OBSERVER FUNDING POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

[[Page 22658]]

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AL08
_______________________________________________________________________




619. HALIBUT BYCATCH ACCOUNTING FOR THE YELLOWFIN SOLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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-AM76
_______________________________________________________________________




620. 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

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________




621. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




622. 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

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




623. 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                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory Silber
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomas J. McIntyre
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




625. 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
Interim Final Rule              01/03/00                       65 FR 30
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis
Phone: 562 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AI85
_______________________________________________________________________




626. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: TAKE OF THREATENED SOUTHERN 
OREGON/NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST EVOLUTIONARILY SIGNIFICANT UNIT (ESU) 
COHO SALMON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/18/97                    62 FR 38479
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 22659]]

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________




627. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; SHRIMP TRAWLING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 223

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/13/98                    63 FR 17948
Extension of Interim Final Rule 10/13/99                    64 FR 55434
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Therese Conant
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK66
_______________________________________________________________________




628. PACIFIC OFFSHORE CETACEAN TAKE REDUCTION PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/22/99                     64 FR 3431


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Cornish
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AL70
_______________________________________________________________________




629.  SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; SHRIMP FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The sea turtle conservation regulations at 50 CFR 
223.206(d)(2) authorize 2-week modifications to turtle excluder devices 
(TEDs) to protect leatherback turtles and authorize 30-day tow-time 
alternatives to TED use if environmental conditions render TEDs 
ineffective at excluding sea turtles. The sea turtle conservation 
regulations at 50 CFR 223.206(d)(4) authorize 30-day restrictions on 
fisheries if the Assistant Administrator determines that the fishery's 
incidental take of sea turtles may likely jeopardize the continued 
existence of the listed species. These temporary actions are on a need 
only basis due to environmental/commercial conditions and are not 
scheduled.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Temporary Rule                  10/25/99                    64 FR 57397
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AN30
_______________________________________________________________________




630.  DOLPHIN-SAFE TUNA LABELING; OFFICIAL MARK

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule established the official dolphin-safe mark.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/22/99                    64 FR 71722
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: 562 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AN37
_______________________________________________________________________




631.  TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO COMMERCIAL FISHING 
OPERATIONS; ATLANTIC LARGE WHALE TAKE REDUCTION PLAN REGULATIONS; CHANGE 
IN EFFECTIVE DATES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The current gear marking requirements for northeast U.S. 
fisheries under a previous rule implementing the Atlantic Large Whale 
Take Reduction Plan are unlikely to provide useful information. The 
purpose of this suspension is to spare fishermen from unnecessary 
expenses while a better gear marking system is devised and implemented.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gregory Silber, Marine Mammal Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AN40
_______________________________________________________________________




632.  DESIGNATE CRITICAL HABITAT; DESIGNATION OF MARINE AREAS AS 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR PACIFIC SALMON

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is proposing to designate marine areas as critical 
habitat for Pacific Salmonids.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

[[Page 22660]]

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: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN89



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


                    ________________________________



633. 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

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Don Scavia
Phone: 301 713-3338

RIN: 0648-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




634. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/04/99                    64 FR 60132
Final Action Effective          12/06/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________




635. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/06/99                    64 FR 68228

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/15/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AJ22
_______________________________________________________________________




637. IMPLEMENTATION OF A FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MONKFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/07/99                    64 FR 54732
Final Action Effective          11/08/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AJ44
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/99                    64 FR 72302
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/00
Final Action                    03/20/00                    65 FR 14919

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AJ52
_______________________________________________________________________




639. AMENDMENT 16A TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF FISH 
RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/99                    64 FR 68932

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AK31
_______________________________________________________________________




640. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: PROPOSED THREATENED STATUS AND 
DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT FOR HOOD CANAL SUMMER-RUN CHUM SALMON AND 
COLUMBIA RIVER CHUM SALMON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 226

[[Page 22661]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Incorporated Into RIN 0648-AG49 02/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK53
_______________________________________________________________________




641. RULE TO IMPLEMENT A FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SPINY DOGFISH 
FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/11/00                     65 FR 1557
Final Action Effective          02/10/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AK79
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/04/99                    64 FR 60151
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/99
Final Action                    03/28/00                    65 FR 16336

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AK89
_______________________________________________________________________




643. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A SITKA SOUND HALIBUT MANAGEMENT 
PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/29/99                    64 FR 52468
Final Action Effective          10/29/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL18
_______________________________________________________________________




644. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING 
REQUIREMENTS FOR 1999

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/15/99                    64 FR 61964
Final Action Effective          12/15/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL23
_______________________________________________________________________




645. AMENDMENT 9 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FMP TO ADDRESS NEW 
SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHER MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/15/99                    64 FR 55821
Final Action Effective          11/15/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AL31
_______________________________________________________________________




646. COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT ADDRESSING SUSTAINABLE FISHERY ACT 
DEFINITIONS AND OTHER REQUIRED PROVISIONS IN FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS OF 
THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/02/99                    64 FR 59126
Final Action Effective          12/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL42
_______________________________________________________________________




647. IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENT 8 TO THE NORTHERN ANCHOVY FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/15/99                    64 FR 69888
Final Action Effective          01/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis
Phone: 562 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AL48
_______________________________________________________________________




648. AMENDMENT 11 TO THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT 
PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/10/99                    64 FR 49092
Final Action Effective          10/12/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL52

[[Page 22662]]

_______________________________________________________________________




649. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/26/99                    64 FR 57587
Final Rule Effective            11/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AL56
_______________________________________________________________________




650. AMENDMENT 16B TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF FISH 
RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/25/99                    64 FR 57403

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL57
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/09/99                    64 FR 48965
Final Rule Effective            09/09/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AL75
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/10/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL99
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Agency Decision       12/15/99                    64 FR 69989

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM15
_______________________________________________________________________




654. FISHING PARTICIPATION IN 1999 IN NON-SALMON FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/22/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM18
_______________________________________________________________________




655. PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY; ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2000 
GROUNDFISH FISHERY SPECIFICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/00
Final Action                    01/04/00                      65 FR 221

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AM21
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 0648-AL95      02/10/00

RIN: 0648-AM31
_______________________________________________________________________




657. GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REDUCE MAXIMUM 
RETAINABLE BYCATCH PERCENTAGES OF SHORTRAKE/ROUGHEYE ROCKFISH WHEN 
FISHERY IS CLOSED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/06/99                    64 FR 68054
Final Action Effective          01/05/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM36
_______________________________________________________________________




658. 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

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 22663]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/02/99                    64 FR 67511

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM56
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/24/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM60
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/15/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM64
_______________________________________________________________________




661. DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/07/99                    64 FR 48594

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Chu
Phone: 508 495-2367

RIN: 0648-AM68
_______________________________________________________________________




662. ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA FISHERY REGULATORY ADJUSTMENT PURSE SEINE 
CATEGORY ALLOCATION LIMIT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/01/99                    64 FR 58793

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM82
_______________________________________________________________________




663. EMERGENCY INTERIM RULE TO IMPLEMENT MAJOR PROVISIONS OF THE 
AMERICAN FISHERIES ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/28/00                     65 FR 4520
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/00
Withdrawn                       02/29/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM83
_______________________________________________________________________




664. NOTICE OF CONTROL DATE FOR THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM86
_______________________________________________________________________




665. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/03/99                    64 FR 42042
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/03/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM87
_______________________________________________________________________




666. EMERGENCY INTERIM RULE FOR RESTRICTED REOPENING OF LIMITED ACCESS 
PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SNAPPER-GROUPER PERMITS IN THE SOUTH 
ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/03/99                    64 FR 48326

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William T. Hogarth
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM92
_______________________________________________________________________




667. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

[[Page 22664]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM99
_______________________________________________________________________




668. 1999 QUOTAS FOR THE PURSE SEINE FISHERIES IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC 
OCEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/14/99                    64 FR 67672
Final Rule Effective            12/14/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodney R. McInnis
Phone: 562 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AN04
_______________________________________________________________________




669. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES FISHERIES; LIMITED ACCESS PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN05
_______________________________________________________________________




670. ANNUAL FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 0648-AN51      02/14/00

RIN: 0648-AN13
_______________________________________________________________________




671. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 32 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERIES 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 0648-AN14      02/14/00

RIN: 0648-AN14
_______________________________________________________________________




672. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 31 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/05/00                      65 FR 377
Final Action Effective          01/05/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN15
_______________________________________________________________________




673.  AFA-QUALIFIED VESSELS IN THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH 
FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document announces a control date of September 16, 1999, 
after which vessels eligible for benefits under the American Fisheries 
Act (AFA) may be subject to restrictions on participation in the 
Pacific Coast groundfish fisheries. The intended effect of announcing 
this control date is to discourage speculative entry into the Pacific 
coast groundfish fisheries by AFA-qualified vessels while the Pacific 
Fishery Management Council (Council) develops recommendations to 
protect the Pacific Coast groundfish fisheries from adverse impacts 
caused by the AFA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/24/99                    64 FR 66158
Final Action Effective          12/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AN33
_______________________________________________________________________




674.  POST BUYBACK FEE PAYOUT FOR BERING SEA POLLOCK FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773 et seq; 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 3631 et 
seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To implement an inshore fee system for the Bering Sea pollock 
fisheries to pay back the buyback loan which partly paid the cost of 
removing 9 offshore catcher processors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      02/03/00                     65 FR 5278

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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-AN34
_______________________________________________________________________




675.  ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE OPTIMUM YIELD AND HARVEST LIMIT FOR 
SARDINE AND PACIFIC MACKEREL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS announces the annual harvest guidelines for Pacific 
sardine and Pacific mackerel in the exclusive economic zone (EEX) off 
the Pacific coast. The Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan 
(FMP) and its implementing regulations require

[[Page 22665]]

NMFS to establish annual harvest guidelines for Pacific sardine and 
Pacific mackerel based on a formulas appearing in the FMP. The intended 
effect of this action is to establish allowable harvest levels for 
coastal pelagic species off the Pacific coast.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/25/00                     65 FR 3890
Final Action Effective          02/01/00

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: 562 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AN36
_______________________________________________________________________




676.  PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY; ADVANCE NOTICE OF 
PROPOSED RULEMAKING; ANNOUNCEMENT OF A CONTROL DATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) is 
considering management measures to reduce harvest capacity in the open 
access portion of the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery in Federal 
waters off Washington, Oregon, and California. NMFS has previously made 
a similar announcement relating to the limited entry and recreational 
portions of the fishery. This document announces a control date for the 
open access portion of November 5, 1999, and is intended to promote 
awareness of potential eligibility criteria for future access to the 
open access portion of the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. The 
announcement is intended to discourage new entries into this fishery 
and increased fishing effort based on economic speculation while the 
Council contemplates whether and how access should be controlled. 
Vessels entering the fisheries after November 5, 1999, may be subject 
to restrictions different from those that apply to vessels in the 
fishery prior to November 5, 1999. If catch history is used as a basis 
for future participation in the fishery after November 5, 1999, would 
not count toward future allocations or participation in a limited 
access scheme. Because potential eligibility criteria for future 
management measures may be based on historical participation, fishery 
participants may need to preserve records that substantiate and verify 
their participation in the groundfish fishery in Federal waters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/10/00                     65 FR 6577
Final Action Effective          03/13/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AN38
_______________________________________________________________________




677.  RULE TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES TO THE 2000 MANAGEMENT MEASURES 
FOR THE RED SNAPPER FISHERY IN THE EEZ 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 interim rule implements changes to the management 
measures for the red snapper fishery in the exclusive economic zone 
(EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico as requested by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery 
Management Council (Council) to reduce overfishing. This rule modifies 
the recreational and commercial fishing season periods, increases the 
recreational minimum size limit, and reinstates a 4-fish bag limit for 
the captain and crew of for-hire vessels (i.e., charter vessels and 
headboats).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/99                    64 FR 71056
Final Action Effective          01/19/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AN41
_______________________________________________________________________




678.  WESTERN PACIFIC PELAGIC FISHERIES; HAWAIIAN BASED PELAGIC 
LONGLINE AREA CLOSURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial, December 26, 1999, Emergency Rule.

Abstract: NMFS issued an emergency rule to prohibit vessels registered 
for use under a Hawaii longline limited access permit from fishing with 
longline gear within the area north of 28 degrees N. lat. and between 
168 degrees W. long. and 150 degrees W. long. NMFS is also prohibiting 
vessels registered for use with receiving vessel permits from receiving 
Pacific pelagic management unit species harvested with longline gear 
while those receiving vessels are in the closed area. No vessel may 
land or transship, shoreward of the outer boundary of the EEZ, pelagic 
fish harvested by longline gear in the closed area. The closure is an 
interim measure in response to the Order Setting Terms of Injunction 
issued by the U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii, dated November 
23, 1999. The intended effect is to implement the court-ordered closure 
and reduce adverse impacts to sea turtles by curtailing activities of 
the Hawaiian longline fishery while an environmental impact statement 
(EIS) is being prepared.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          12/23/99
Final Action                    12/27/99                    64 FR 72290

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

[[Page 22666]]

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-AN44
_______________________________________________________________________




679.  RULE TO REQUIRE HAWAII-BASED PELAGIC LONGLINE VESSELS TO 
USE LINE CLIPPERS AND DIPNETS TO CONSERVE INCIDENTALLY HOOKED SEA 
TURTLES, AND TO COMPLY WITH GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING SEA TURTLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 26, 2000.

Abstract: NMFS issues a proposed rule which would require the 
possession and use of line clippers and dip nets aboard vessels 
registered for use under a Hawaii longline limited access permit to 
disengage sea turtles hooked or entangled by longline fishing gear. The 
proposed rule would require the use of specific methods for the 
handling, resuscitating, and releasing of sea turtles. The intended 
effect of the proposed measures is to minimize the mortality of, or 
injury to, sea turtles hooked or entangled by longline fishing gear.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/17/00                     65 FR 8107
Final Action                    03/25/00                    65 FR 16346
Final Action Effective          04/27/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AN50
_______________________________________________________________________




680. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




681. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 19 EVOLUTIONARILY 
SIGNIFICANT UNITS OF SALMON AND STEELHEAD IN WASHINGTON, OREGON, IDAHO, 
AND CALIFORNIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/16/00                     65 FR 7764
Final Action Effective          03/17/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




682. PROPOSED RULE TO AUTHORIZE LETHAL TAKINGS OF MARINE MAMMALS BY 
STATE AUTHORITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________




683. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: PROPOSED THREATENED STATUS AND 
DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT FOR OZETTE LAKE, WASHINGTON SOCKEYE SALMON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226; 50 CFR 223

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Incorporated Into RIN 0648-AG49 02/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK52
_______________________________________________________________________




684. DEFINITION OF HARM UNDER THE ESA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/08/99                    64 FR 60727

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Mobley
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK55
_______________________________________________________________________




685. REVISION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR SNAKE RIVER SPRING/SUMMER CHINOOK 
SALMON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/25/99                    64 FR 57399
Final Action Effective          11/24/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter

[[Page 22667]]

Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM41
_______________________________________________________________________




686. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES; STATUS OF CHINOOK SALMON IN 
WASHINGTON, IDAHO, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL 
HABITAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 224; 50 CFR 226

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Incorporated Into RIN 0648-AG49 02/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM54
_______________________________________________________________________




687. DESIGNATE CRITICAL HABITAT: CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE OREGON COAST 
COHO SALMON EVOLUTIONARILY SIGNIFICANT UNIT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Incorporated Into RIN 0648-AG49 02/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM58
_______________________________________________________________________




688. MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY--MINOR BOUNDARY REVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/22/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daniel J. Basta
Phone: 301 713-3000

RIN: 0648-AL07
_______________________________________________________________________




689. OLYMPIC COAST NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY--ADDITION OF DEFINITION FOR 
SEABIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/22/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daniel J. Basta
Phone: 301 713-3000

RIN: 0648-AL09
_______________________________________________________________________




690.  HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq., subtitle C, title II, P.L. 102-
587

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Final regulation to implement Sanctuary's designation, 
incorporating items raised in the Governor of Hawaii's certification 
letter to the Secretary of Commerce. The rule makes minor modifications 
to the final regulation for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale 
National Marine Sanctuary published on March 28, 1997 (62 FR 14799). 
Modifications were required by the Governor of Hawaii.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/28/97                    62 FR 14799
Final Rule                      11/29/99                    64 FR 66566

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Michael Weiss, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, Room 6135 Bldg. SSMC4 Stop GCOS, 1305 
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2967
Fax: 301 713-4408
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN28
_______________________________________________________________________




691. NATIONAL UNDERSEA RESEARCH PROGRAM FUNDING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/18/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Moore
Phone: 301 713-2427

RIN: 0648-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 919 (New)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/18/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Julie Scandon
Phone: 301 713-1495

RIN: 0648-AL45
_______________________________________________________________________




693. NOAA PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 
ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/04/99                    64 FR 42340

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Fruchter
Phone: 202 482-5916

RIN: 0648-AL58

[[Page 22668]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




694. 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

________________________________________________________________________

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                    04/00/00

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 31; 35 USC 32

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.21; 37 CFR 10.7; 37 CFR 10.11

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/30/96                    61 FR 51072
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/06/96
NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry I. Moatz, Acting Director of Enrollment and 
Discipline, Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, 
Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 306-4097

RIN: 0651-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________




696. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT OPTIONAL INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION 
PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); PL 106-113

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Legislation has been enacted that allows 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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

[[Page 22669]]

_______________________________________________________________________




697. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT EIGHTEEN-MONTH PUBLICATION OF PATENT 
APPLICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); PL 106-113

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 3; 37 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 2000.

Abstract: Legislation has been enacted that mandates 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karin L. Tyson, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




698. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT PATENT TERM ADJUSTMENT UNDER TWENTY-YEAR 
PATENT TERM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); PL 106-113

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Legislation has been enacted that provides 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karin L. Tyson, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




699.  PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-113

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office is developing a new 
procurement process consistent with authority conveyed in the 
Performance Based Organization Legislation, PL 106-113. The Patent and 
Trademark Office will publish a notice to inform industry and 
businesses of the availability of new acquisition regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/00
Final Rule                      09/00/00
Final Action Effective          10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Stanley H. Livingstone, Director, Office of 
Procurement, Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, 
Crystal Park 1, Sutie 810, Office of Procurement, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8219
Fax: 703 305-8294
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




700. 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 2(b)(2)

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/05/98                    63 FR 53497
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/04/98
NPRM                            10/04/99                    64 FR 53772
NPRM Comment Period End         11/04/99
Final Rule                      05/00/00
Final Rule Effective            06/00/00

[[Page 22670]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




701. REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 35 USC 41; 15 USC 1115; 35 USC 376; 15 USC 1051; 15 
USC 1113; 15 USC 1123; PL 105-358; PL 106-113; 35 USC 2(b)(2)

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
_______________________________________________________________________




702.  CHANGES TO PERMIT PAYMENT OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE 
FEES BY CREDIT CARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 6; 35 USC 2(b)(2)

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademarkark Office is revising the rules of 
practice to provide for the payment of any patent or trademark fee by 
credit card.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/03/99                    64 FR 59701
NPRM Comment Period End         12/03/99
Final Rule                      04/00/00
Final Rule Effective            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lawrence E. Anderson, Office of Petitions, Department 
of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Commissioner of Patents and 
Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9285

Robert W. 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-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________




703.  REVISED INTERIM UTILITY EXAMINATION GUIDELINES

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); 35 USC 101; 35 USC 131 to 132

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1, 71, 75, 104; 37 CFR 1, 111 to 113

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent Office is publishing for public comment a revised 
version of guidelines used by office personnel in their review of 
patent applications for compliance with the statutorily mandated 
utility requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Guidelines             12/21/99                    64 FR 71440
Final Guidelines                05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Mark Nagumo, Associate Solicitor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box 8, Solicitor's Office, 
Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9035
Fax: 703 305-9373
Email: mark.nagumo.uspto.gov

RIN: 0651-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________




704.  REVISED INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR EXAMINATION OF PATENT 
APPLICATIONS UNDER THE 35 USC SECTION 112, PARAGRAPH 1 ``WRITTEN 
DESCRIPTION'' REQUIREMENT

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); 35 USC 112; 35 USC 131 to 132

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1, 75; 37 CFR 1, 75; 37 CFR 1, 104; 37 CFR 1, 111 
to 113

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent Office is publishing for public comment a revised 
version of guidelines used by office personnel in their review of 
patent applications for compliance with the ``written description'' 
requirement of 35 USC Section 112.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Interim Guidelines    06/15/98                    63 FR 32639
Public Hearing                  11/04/98
Comment Period End              11/12/98
Notice of Revised Interim 
Guidelines                      12/21/99                    64 FR 71427
Final Guidelines                05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stephen Walsh, Associate Solicitor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box 8, Solicitor's Office, 
Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9035
Fax: 703 305-9373
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB10

[[Page 22671]]

_______________________________________________________________________




705.  COMPLAINTS REGARDING INVENTION PROMOTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); 35 USC 297; PL 106-113, sec 4001

CFR Citation: 37 CFR Part 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office (Office) has added rules of 
practice to implement the Office's procedures for accepting complaints 
under the Inventor's Rights Act of 1999. The Act requires the Office to 
provide a forum for publishing complaints concerning invention 
promoters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/20/00                     65 FR 3127
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/28/00
Final Action                    04/00/00
Final Action Effective          04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Baer, Attorney Advisor, Department of Commerce, 
Patent and Trademark Office, Box 4, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9300
Fax: 703 305-8885
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________




706.  CHANGES TO APPLICATION EXAMINATION AND PROVISIONAL 
APPLICATION PRACTICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); PL 106-113

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 5, 2000.

Abstract: Legislation was enacted that: (1) provides for continued 
examination of an application for a fee; (2) extends the pendency of a 
provisional application if the date that is twelve months after the 
filing date of the provisional application falls on a Saturday, Sunday, 
or legal holiday; (3) eliminates the copendency requirement for a 
nonprovisional application under 35 USC 111(a) or 363 to claim the 
benefit under 35 USC 119(e) of a provisional application under 35 USC 
111(b); and (4) provides for the conversion of a provisional 
application under 35 USC 111(b) to a nonprovisional application under 
35 USC 111(a). This rulemaking implements that legislation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/00
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/00/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. 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-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________




707.  DESIGN PATENT CLAIM LANGUAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 3(b)(2); 35 USC 171; 35 USC 259

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.151 to 154

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The PTO proposes to amend 37 CFR 1.153. This rule states the 
formalities required in a design patent claim. The proposed rule change 
will clarify that the term ``substantially'' may be used in a design 
patent claim.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    06/00/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Magdalen Greenlief, Senior Legal Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Assistant Commissioner for 
Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8813
Fax: 703 305-8825
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________




708.  RULES OF PRACTICE IN PATENT INTERFERENCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); 35 USC 135(a)

CFR Citation: 37 CFR Part 42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office is amending its rules of 
practice in patent interferences to improve the speed, cost-
effectiveness, and fairness of patent interference proceedings. Fifteen 
years of experience with the current set of rules shows that the 
current rules often fall short of their stated goal of making 
interferences faster, less expensive, and fairer. The rules have become 
inefficient and difficult to administer. The amendments would 
significantly increase the flexibility in the rules in order to improve 
the process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred E. McKelvey, Senior Administrative Patent Judge, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box Interference, 
Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 308-9797
Fax: 703 305-0942
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________




709.  CORRESPONDENCE FILED IN THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); PL 106-113, sec 4701 et seq

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.1

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 29, 2000, Effective date of 
change to officials' titles.

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office is revising the rules of 
practice

[[Page 22672]]

to change its correspondence addresses to reflect the changes in the 
titles to various officials provided in the ``American Inventors 
Protection Act of 1999.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. 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-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




710. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




711. 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

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred E. McKelvey
Phone: 703 308-9797
Fax: 703 305-0942
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________




712.  MADRID PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION ACT RULES CHANGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 37 USC 2

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of the rules change is to amend 37 CFR Par 2 to 
add new rule and change existing rules to implement the Madrid Protocol 
Implementation Act, which would amend the Trademark Act of 1946, 15 USC 
1051 et seq., to provide for the registration and protection of 
trademarks used in commerce, in order to carry out provisions of 
certain international conventions, and for other purposes. The Madrid 
Protocol Implementation Act (H.R. 769 and S. 671) is now pending in 
both the House and Senate. Because the legislation has not yet passed 
either the House or Senate, and is subject to amendment, we have not 
yet determined the specific rules that will be amended.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary E. Nannon, Staff Attorney, Department of Commerce, 
Patent and Trademark Office, 2900 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-
3513
Phone: 703 308-8910
Fax: 703 308-9395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




713. PATENT APPLICATION ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION RULES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jay Lucas
Phone: 703 308-6868

RIN: 0651-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




714. OFFICIAL INSIGNIA OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES: STATUTORILY REQUIRED 
STUDY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action (Report Delivered 
to Congress)                    11/30/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eleanor Meltzer
Phone: 703 306-2960
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB02

[[Page 22673]]

_______________________________________________________________________




715. CLARIFICATION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK COPY FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.19(a)(1) and 2.6(b)(1)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/02/99                    64 FR 67486
Final Action Effective          12/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wesley H. Gewehr
Phone: 703 305-9110
Fax: 703 305-3878
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


Technology Administration (TA)



_______________________________________________________________________




716. PROMOTION OF PRIVATE SECTOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1512; 15 USC 3710; 15 USC 205a

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 1160 subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 15 CFR part 1160 subpart A will be reviewed to determine if 
it is consistent with existing technology policies relating to industry 
roadmaps.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mark Bohannon, Chief Counsel for Technology 
Administration, Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, 14th 
& Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-1984

RIN: 0692-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________




717.  AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE BY NONPROFIT 
ORGANIZATIONS AND SMALL BUSINESS FIRMS UNDER GOVERNMENT GRANTS, 
CONTRACTS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

Legal Authority: 35 USC 206

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, June 30, 2000, To provide for an 
exception for support contractors.

Abstract: This would require certain contractors to assign their rights 
if they make an invention under a Cooperative Research and Development 
Agreement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek, Patent Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Technology Administration, RH4613, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-8010

RIN: 0692-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Technology Administration (TA)



_______________________________________________________________________




718. RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SMALL 
BUSINESS FIRMS UNDER GOVERNMENT GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 206

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/14/95                    60 FR 41811
Comment Period End              09/13/95
Final Action                    06/00/00
Final Action Effective          06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jon Paugh, Director, Technology Competitiveness, 
Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2100
Fax: 202 219-8667
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________




719. ACQUISITION AND PROTECTION OF FOREIGN RIGHTS IN INVENTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 10096; 15 USC 3710d

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 101; 37 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On August 7, 1996, 37 CFR part 101 was abolished and 37 CFR 
part 501 expanded to cover foreign rights of inventions made by Federal 
employees.
We are evaluating the comments received on the interim final rule and

[[Page 22674]]

will be making minor changes to the regulation.

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, Patent Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Technology Administration, RH4613, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-8010

RIN: 0692-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Technology Administration (TA)



_______________________________________________________________________




720. 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
[FR Doc. 00-6919 Filed 04-21-00; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-BW-F
