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


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Part IV





Department of Commerce





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                                           


  



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary

13 CFR Ch. III

15 CFR Subtitle A; Subtitle B, Chs. I, II, III, 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.

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SUMMARY:  In compliance with Executive Order 12866 entitled, 
``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 
as amended, the Department of Commerce, in April and October of each 
year, publishes in the Federal Register an agenda of regulations under 
development or review over the next 12 months. Rulemaking actions are 
grouped according to prerulemaking, proposed rules, final rules, long-
term actions, and rulemaking actions completed since the April 2000 
agenda. The purpose of the agenda is to provide information to the 
public on regulations currently under review, being proposed, or issued 
by the Department. The agenda is intended to facilitate comments and 
views by interested members of the public.

    The Department's October 2000 regulatory agenda includes 
regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted during the 
period October 1, 2000, through September 30, 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 June 29, 2000, the Office of 
Management and Budget issued guidelines and procedures for the 
preparation and publication of the October 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.

Department of Commerce's Regulatory Plan

    For this edition of the Department of Commerce's agenda, the 
most significant regulatory action is included in The Regulatory 
Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal 
Register. The Regulatory Plan entry is denoted by a bracketed bold 
reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate sequence 
number in part II.

Explanation of Information Contained in the Agenda

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

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

    The DOC October 2000 regulatory agenda follows.

 Michael A. Levitt,

Acting General Counsel.


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                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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501          Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age       0690-AA30
            in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...................
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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502          Standards of Ethical Conduct--Department of Commerce Supplemental Regulations......     0690-AA23
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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503          Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities              0690-AA28
            Receiving or Benefiting From Federal Financial Assistance...........................
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                                Bureau of Economic Analysis--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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504          Change in Reporting Requirements for BE-577, Direct Transactions of U.S. Reporter       0691-AA37
            with Foreign Affiliate..............................................................
505          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.............................................................................
506          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........................................................
507          Change in Reporting Requirements for BE-11, Annual Survey of U.S. Direct Investment     0691-AA40
            Abroad..............................................................................
508          Benchmark Survey of Selected Services Transactions With Unaffiliated Foreign            0691-AA41
            Persons--2001 (Rulemaking Resulting From a Section 610 Review)......................
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                                 Bureau of Economic Analysis--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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509          Benchmark Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services     0691-AA35
            Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons--1999....................................
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                                    Bureau of the Census--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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510          Special Services and Studies by the Bureau of the Census; General..................     0607-AA24
511          Furnishing Personal Census Data From Census of Population Schedules; General            0607-AA25
            Requirements........................................................................
512          Furnishing Personal Census Data From Census of Population Schedules; General            0607-AA26
            Requirements........................................................................
513          Special Services and Studies by the Bureau of the Census; Fee Structure for Age         0607-AA27
            Search and Citizenship Information..................................................
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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514          Reporting Value on Shipper's Export Declaration for Inland Freight and Insurance        0607-AA29
            Charges.............................................................................
515          Reporting the Value of Repairs and Replacement Parts on the Shipper's Export            0607-AA30
            Declaration.........................................................................
516          Notation of the Shipper's Export Declaration Filing Exemption Statement on Manifest     0607-AA31
            Documents...........................................................................
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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517          Changes to the Foreign Trade Statistical Regulations (FTSR) to Clarify the              0607-AA20
            Definition of Exporter..............................................................
518          Report of Tabulations of Population to States and Localities Pursuant to 13 USC         0607-AA33
            141(c) and Availability of Other Population Information.............................
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                              Economic Development Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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519          Economic Adjustment Program--Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants......................     0610-AA62
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                                    General Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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520          Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of       0605-AA09
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofits and Commercial Organizations......
521          Public Information, Freedom of Information and Privacy.............................     0605-AA14
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                              International Trade Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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522          Procedures for Conducting Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews of Antidumping and                 0625-AA51
            Countervailing Duty Orders..........................................................
523          Export Trade Certificates of Review (15 CFR 325)...................................     0625-AA52
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                              Bureau of Export Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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524          Offsets in Military Exports........................................................     0694-AC27
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                                Bureau of Export Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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525          Revisions to EAR as a Result of the Addition of Brazil, Ukraine, and Latvia to the      0694-AB50
            Nuclear Suppliers Group.............................................................
526          Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Additions to the Entity List...     0694-AB60
527          Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention; Revisions to the Export              0694-AB67
            Administration Regulations..........................................................
528          Exports and Reexports of Explosive Detection Systems; Expansion of Foreign Policy       0694-AB87
            Controls............................................................................

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529          Definition Harmonization...........................................................     0694-AC03
530          Rewrite of Support Documents in Section 748 and Other Editorial Changes............     0694-AC04
531          Exports and Reexports to Sudan.....................................................     0694-AC05
532          Anti-Terrorism Controls on Iraq....................................................     0694-AC06
533          Effect of Imported Articles on the National Security...............................     0694-AC07
534          Exports to the Government of Serbia................................................     0694-AC09
535          Revisions to the North Korean Embargo Policy.......................................     0694-AC10
536          License Exception CTP and PRC End-User Certificates................................     0694-AC12
537          Expansion of License Exception GOV; Exports and Reexports to International              0694-AC15
            Organizations.......................................................................
538          Minimum Necessary Operation Software Included in De Minimis Commodity Calculations.     0694-AC17
539          Revisions to Country Group A:1 of the Export Administration Regulations To Add          0694-AC22
            Members of the Missile Technology Control Regime....................................
540          Revision to the Export Administration Regulations: Replacement Licenses............     0694-AC23
541          Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations..............     0694-AC24
542          Entity List: Additions and Revisions...............................................     0694-AC28
543          Exports to Eritrea and Ethiopia; Imposition of Foreign Policy Controls.............     0694-AC29
544          Crime Control Items: Revisions to the Commerce Control List........................     0694-AC31
545          Revisions to Encryption Items......................................................     0694-AC32
546          License Exception AVS: Cuba, Libya, Serbia.........................................     0694-AC33
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                               Bureau of Export Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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547          Transfer of Dual-Use Items From U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List...     0694-AA52
548          Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations............................................     0694-AB06
549          Administration of State Log Exports Ban............................................     0694-AB25
550          Libya: Expansion of Foreign Policy Controls........................................     0694-AB28
551          Change the Commerce Control List To Revise Controls on Communication Intercepting       0694-AB41
            Devices (Export Commerce Control Number ECCN 5A980).................................
552          Clarification of License Exception GFT (Humanitarian Donations)....................     0694-AB49
553          Revisions to Commerce Control List: Addition of Technology and Software Controls        0694-AB53
            for Certain Crime Control Commodities...............................................
554          Exports of Technology and Software; Release of Technology or Source Code to Foreign     0694-AB59
            Nationals in the United States......................................................
555          De Minimis Exclusion for Technology and Software...................................     0694-AB62
556          India and Pakistan Sanctions.......................................................     0694-AB73
557          Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Country Groups D:1 and E:2;         0694-AB76
            License Exception TMP...............................................................
558          Expansion of License Exception CIV Eligibility for ``Microprocessors'' Controlled       0694-AB90
            by ECCN 3A001.......................................................................
559          Export of Technology and Software Through Electronic Transmissions, Downloads, and      0694-AB97
            Programmed Onto Hardware............................................................
560          SNAP: Simplified Network Application Process.......................................     0694-AC20
561          Short Supply Controls: Crude Oil Exports...........................................     0694-AC25
562          Reexports to Serbia of Foreign Registered Aircraft Subject to the Export                0694-AC26
            Administration......................................................................
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                               Bureau of Export Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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563          Revision of Foreign Boycott Provisions of Export Administration Regulations........     0694-AA11
564          Clarification of Enhanced Proliferation Control Initiative (EPCI) ``Catch-All''         0694-AB10
            Provision and Validated License Requirements........................................
565          Revisions to the Commerce Control List Based on Wassenaar Arrangement Review.......     0694-AB86
566          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................................................................

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567          License Exceptions LVS and APR for High Performance Computers; Revisions to ECCN        0694-AC01
            4A003...............................................................................
568          Revisions to the Commerce Control List: Clarifications of Missile Technology and        0694-AC08
            Nuclear Non-Proliferation Controls for Export Control Classification Number 2B009...
569          Revisions and Clarifications to the Commerce Control List; Chemical and Biological      0694-AC13
            Weapons Controls; Australia Group...................................................
570          Revisions to License Exception CTP.................................................     0694-AC14
571          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......................................................
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                         National Institute of Standards & Technology--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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572          Implementation of the Fastener Quality Act.........................................     0693-AB47
573          Guidance on Federal Conformity Assessment Activities...............................     0693-AB49
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                         National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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574          Establish Control Date To Limit Use of Limited Entry Permits Owned by Owners of         0648-AO45
            Vessels Eligible for Benefits Under the American Fisheries Act......................
575          Swimming or Recreational Interaction With Wild Population of Marine Mammals........     0648-AN43
576          Installing and Maintaining Commercial Submarine Cables in National Marine               0648-AO36
            Sanctuaries.........................................................................
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                      National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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577          Fishery Management Plan for Tilefish...............................................     0648-AF87
578          Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico     0648-AG87
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands.........................................................
579          Amendments to the Observer Program - Amendment 47 to the FMP for BSAI Groundfish        0648-AI69
            and Amendment 47 to the FMP for GOA Groundfish......................................
580          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..
581          Amend the Foreign Fishing Regulations To Implement the Provisions of a Pacific          0648-AJ60
            Insular Area Fishery Agreement......................................................
582          Establish ``Central Registry for Limited Access System Permits''...................     0648-AJ77
583          Regulatory Amendment To Change Membership Requirements for the Regional Fishery         0648-AJ82
            Management Councils.................................................................
584          Regulatory Amendment To Develop a C. Bairdi Vessel Incentive Program...............     0648-AK08
585          Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Pacific Halibut to the Charter Boat Fleet.........     0648-AK17
586          Adjustment of the Management Program for Precious Corals Fisheries in the Western       0648-AK23
            Pacific.............................................................................
587          Regulatory Amendment To Require Mandatory Observer Coverage in the At-Sea               0648-AK26
            Processing Sector of the Whiting Fishery............................................
588          Amendment to Portions of Individual Fishing Quota Program Regulations..............     0648-AK50
589          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............................
590          Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Hawaiian Islands.....     0648-AK82
591          Revise Exempted Fishing Regulations To Specify Compensatory Fishing Under Exempted      0648-AK84
            Fishing.............................................................................
592          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..........
593          Regulatory Amendment To Allow ``Stacking'' of Multiple Limited Entry Permits in the     0648-AL50
            Pacific Coast Groundfish Fisheries..................................................

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594          Amendment 14 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Plan......................................     0648-AL51
595          Regulatory Amendment To Implement a Limited Access Program That Requires Species        0648-AL65
            Endorsements To Participate in Fisheries Targeting Certain Groundfish Species.......
596          Regulatory Amendment To Fund Purchase of Limited Entry Trawl Permits To Reduce          0648-AL66
            Excess Capacity in Pacific Coast Groundfish Fleet...................................
597          Adjustment of Management Program: Crustacean Fisheries in the Western Pacific......     0648-AL67
598          Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Lingcod and Bocaccio Rockfish Between Commercial       0648-AL69
            and Recreational Groundfish Fisheries...............................................
599          Regulatory Amendment To Establish Program for Collection and Use of Fees in             0648-AL71
            Community Development Quota Program.................................................
600          Fishery Management Plan for Calico Scallop Fishery in the South Atlantic Region         0648-AL78
            (FMP)...............................................................................
601          Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Sustainable Fisheries Act Requirements Regarding     0648-AL86
            Overfishing, Bycatch, Fishing Communities and Provisions for Fishery Management
            Plans for the Caribbean.............................................................
602          Rule to Prohibit Fishing and Anchoring of Fishing Vessels in the EEZ Seaward of         0648-AL93
            Navassa Island......................................................................
603          Amendments to the Alaska Groundfish and Crab FMPs to revise the License Limitation      0648-AL95
            Program.............................................................................
604          Regulatory Amendment To Reinstate 6000 Pound Trip Limit of Halibut in Area              0648-AL97
            Northeast of the Bering Sea.........................................................
605          Amendment 6 - Definition of Overfishing for Salmon Fisheries Off Alaska............     0648-AL98
606          Fishery Management Plan Amendment To Revise CDQ Regulations........................     0648-AM07
607          Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of       0648-AM23
            Mexico (FMP)........................................................................
608          Adjustment of Management Program; Crustacean Fisheries of the Hawaiian Islands.....     0648-AM26
609          Enhanced Measures To Mitigate Seabird Bycatch in the Alaska Longline Fisheries.....     0648-AM30
610          Alaska Groundfish Fishery Management Plan Amendment To Revise Improved Retention/       0648-AM39
            Improved Utilization Program........................................................
611          Alaska Groundfish License Limitation Program Amendments............................     0648-AM40
612          Regulatory Amendment To Change the Regulations Implementing the North Pacific           0648-AM44
            Observer Program....................................................................
613          Quotas for the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery for Fishing Year 2000.....................     0648-AM47
614          FMP Amendment 53 to the FMP for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska To Require Full        0648-AM51
            Retention of Demersal Shelf Rockfish................................................
615          Observation Coverage Multispecies Groundfish.......................................     0648-AM53
616          Framework Regulatory Amendment for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS)          0648-AM91
            Fisheries...........................................................................
617          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...........................................................................
618          Implementation of Western Pacific Community Development Program....................     0648-AM96
619          Implementation of Western Pacific Coral Reef Ecosystem Fishery Management Plan          0648-AM97
            (FMP)...............................................................................
620          Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Western Pacific......     0648-AM98
621          Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirement Revisions to the Alaska Groundfish              0648-AN01
            Fisheries Alaska Commercial Operator's Annual Report (ACOAR)........................
622          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Minimum Size Adjustments for Atlantic      0648-AN06
            Billfish............................................................................
623          Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of the         0648-AN08
            Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic FMP...............................................
624          Amendment 18 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf     0648-AN09
            of Mexico...........................................................................
625          Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf       0648-AN10
            of Mexico...........................................................................
626          Amendment 13 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management        0648-AN12
            Plan................................................................................
627          Regulatory Amendment To Clarify the Alaska Groundfish Individual Fishing Quota          0648-AN21
            Program Appeals Regulations.........................................................
628          Regulatory Amendment To Redefine Vessel Length Overall.............................     0648-AN23
629          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...........................................................................
630          Amendments to Alaska FMPs for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallop to Reduce Halibut           0648-AN26
            Mortality...........................................................................
631          Regulatory Amendment to Implement an At-Sea Observer Program on All Entry and Open      0648-AN27
            Access Catcher Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery......................
632          Antarctic Marine Living Resources; Vessel and Dealer Permits, Vessel Monitoring         0648-AN42
            Systems and Catch Documentation.....................................................
633          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Spotter Aircraft and Bluefin Tuna Allocations...     0648-AN54
634          Amendments 61/61 for BSAI and GOA Groundfish; Amendment 13 for Commercial King and      0648-AN55
            Tanner Crab; and Amendment 8 for Alaska Scallop Fishery.............................
635          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Gulf of Mexico Closed Area......................     0648-AN63
636          Annual Specifications for Fishing Year 2001 for Atlantic Herring...................     0648-AN65
637          Quotas for the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery for Fishing Year 2001.....................     0648-AN66
638          Specifications for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries for           0648-AN69
            Fishing Year 2001...................................................................

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639          Recreational Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries       0648-AN70
            for Fishing Year 2001...............................................................
640          Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries for the      0648-AN71
            Fishing Year 2001...................................................................
641          Specifications for Fishing Year 2001 for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog        0648-AN72
            Fisheries...........................................................................
642          Regulatory Amendment To Prevent or Mitigate the Take of Sea Turtles in the Western      0648-AN75
            Pacific Pelagic Fisheries...........................................................
643          Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan Amendment for the Pelagic Fisheries of       0648-AN76
            the Western Pacific Region..........................................................
644          Resubmission of Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment Crustaceans, Butterfish, and        0648-AN79
            Pelagics Regarding Overfishing Definitions and Bycatch Provisions...................
645          Generic Amendment Addressing the Establishment of the Tortugas Marine Reserves          0648-AN83
            Under the Fishery Management Plans of the Gulf of Mexico............................
646          Regulatory Amendment Modifying the Gulf of Mexico BRD Protocol under the Fishery        0648-AN84
            Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP)..................
647          2000-2001 Gulf Group King Mackerel Catch Specifications Under the Fishery               0648-AN85
            Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and
            South Atlantic......................................................................
648          Regulatory Amendment Modifying the South Atlantic BRD Testing and Certification         0648-AN86
            Protocol............................................................................
649          Fishery Management Plan for Sargassum Habitat of the South Atlantic................     0648-AN87
650          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Tunas Reporting and Allocations........     0648-AN97
651          Regulatory Amendment to Extend the Pacific Halibut Donation Program................     0648-AN98
652          Annual Framework Adjustment (Framework 14) for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery         0648-AO07
            Management Plan for Fishing Year 2001...............................................
653          Annual Framework Adjustment for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan      0648-AO08
            for Fishing Year 2001...............................................................
654          Annual Framework Adjustment for the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan for Fishing        0648-AO09
            Year 2001...........................................................................
655          Emergency Interim Rule for American Fisheries Act Regulations......................     0648-AO14
656          Revisions to Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for 2001.....................     0648-AO20
657          Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Golden Crab Fishery Off the          0648-AO23
            Southern Atlantic States............................................................
658          Extend the Interim Observer Program................................................     0648-AO25
659          Amendment 14 to the FMP for the King and Tanner Crab Fisheries - Opilio Rebuilding      0648-AO27
            Plan................................................................................
660          Amendment 15 to the King and Tanner Crab FMP - St. Matthew Blue King Crab               0648-AO28
            Rebuilding Plan.....................................................................
661          Amendment 12 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan -- Overfished      0648-AO31
            Species Rebuilding Plans Procedural Framework.......................................
662          Amendment 13 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan -- Bycatch         0648-AO41
            Reduction/Reporting, Framework Changes to Annual Management Measures Process........
663          Regulating Bycatch in the Purse Seine Fishery and Establishing a Vessel Register in     0648-AO42
            the Eastern Pacific Ocean...........................................................
664          Adjustment of Management Program: Precious Coral Fisheries in the Hawaiian Islands.     0648-AO47
665          2001-2002 Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian           0648-AO49
            Salmon Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California...............
666          Establishment of New Control Date for Pelagic Fishery in American Samoa............     0648-AO50
667          Amendment 10 to Fishery Management Plan for Shrimp Fishery of Gulf of Mexico (FMP).     0648-AO51
668          Specifications for Fishing Year 2001 for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery.................     0648-AO53
669          Omnibus Framework to FMPs for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, Atlantic           0648-AO54
            Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish, Atlantic Surf Clam, Ocean Quahog, Spiny Dogfish, and
            Atlantic Bluefish Fisheries.........................................................
670          Amendment 14 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management        0648-AO55
            Plan................................................................................
671          Regulatory and Technical Amendment to Address Inaccuracies in Current Northeast         0648-AO57
            Fisheries Regulations...............................................................
672          Modify American Lobster Regulations Under Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative        0648-AO58
            Management Act......................................................................
673          Amendments to FMPs for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish and Gulf of Mexico and South            0648-AO62
            Atlantic Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources to Limit Entry Into Gulf Recreational-
            for-Hire Fisheries..................................................................
674          Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic,              0648-AO63
            Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico (FMP).................................................
675          Amendment 9 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan.................     0648-AO64
676          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Reducing Possibility of Serious Injury and           0648-AO65
            Mortality of Right Whales by Operation of the Southeast Atlantic Shark Gillnet
            Fishery.............................................................................
677          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....................................................................
678          Proposed Rule Governing the Issuance of Permits for Marine Mammal Photography......     0648-AH31
679          Proposed Guidelines for Defining Serious Injury; Request for Comments..............     0648-AL44
680          Section 4(d) of ESA Protective Regulations for Johnson's Seagrass, a Threatened         0648-AL59
            Species.............................................................................
681          Rulemaking for the Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals During Worldwide Deployment      0648-AM62
            of the U.S. Navy's Low Frequency Active Sonar.......................................
682          North Atlantic Whale Protection....................................................     0648-AM85

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683          Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Shock Testing the USS Winston Churchill Off      0648-AN59
            the U.S. Atlantic Coast.............................................................
684          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Fisheries.....................................     0648-AN64
685          List of Fisheries for 2001.........................................................     0648-AN92
686          Designated Critical Habitat: Proposed Critical Habitat for Northern California          0648-AO04
            Steelhead...........................................................................
687          Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Range Extension for Southern California     0648-AO05
            Steelhead...........................................................................
688          Taking of the Cook Inlet, Alaska, Stock of Beluga Whales by Alaska Natives.........     0648-AO16
689          Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Operation      0648-AO24
            of a Low Frequency Sound Source by the North Pacific Acoustic Laboratory............
690          Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Harbor            0648-AO30
            Porpoise Take Reduction Plan Regulations; Changes to List of Exempted Waters........
691          Marine Mammals; Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals; Harvest Estimates........     0648-AO40
692          Captive Steller Sea Lions..........................................................     0648-AO61
693          Revision of Overflight Regulations.................................................     0648-AI91
694          Interagency Consultation for the National Marine Sanctuary Program.................     0648-AL06
695          Natural Resource Damage Assessment Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.............     0648-AM80
696          Coastal Zone Management Act Consistency Regulations................................     0648-AM88
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                        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
697          Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Herring Fishery...........................     0648-AI78
698          Consolidate the Rules for Spiny Lobster Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico and South         0648-AJ28
            Atlantic and Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico with 50 CFR 622...............
699          Guidelines for the Description, Identification, Conservation, and Enhancement of        0648-AJ30
            Essential Fish Habitat..............................................................
700          Proposed Highly Migratory Species Process..........................................     0648-AK40
701          Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska To     0648-AK74
            Close an Area.......................................................................
702          Fishing Capacity Reduction Program.................................................     0648-AK76
703          PR/FR Vessel Monitoring System for Aleutian Island Atka Mackerel Fishery...........     0648-AM34
704          Amendment 4 - Scallop License Limitation Program...................................     0648-AM42
705          Recreational Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries       0648-AM46
            for Fishing Year 2000...............................................................
706          BSAI FMP Amendment 66 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and       0648-AM72
            Aleutian Islands Area...............................................................
707          Simplification of Capital Construction Fund Rules..................................     0648-AM95
708          Prohibit Use of Set Net Gear to Harvest Groundfish in Certain Portions of the           0648-AN03
            Exclusive Economic Zone Waters Seaward of California................................
709          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Implementation of 1999 ICCAT Recommendations....     0648-AN52
710          Distribute U.S. Allocations From the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization That     0648-AN60
            Limit the Number of Participants....................................................
711          2001 Harvest Guidelines for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Lobster Fishery......     0648-AN77
712          Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Sardine............     0648-AN78
713          Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Announcement of the 2001 Groundfish Fishery           0648-AN82
            Specifications and Management Measures..............................................
714          Atlantic Coast Horseshoe Crab EEZ Regulations......................................     0648-AO02
715          Notice of Determination of Noncompliance; Notice of Intent to Implement a               0648-AO33
            Moratorium on Fishing for Horseshoe Crabs in Virginia State Waters..................
716          Regulatory Amendment to Modify the Management Program for the Western Pacific           0648-AO35
            Pelagic Fisheries to Mitigate the Take of Seabirds..................................
717          2001 Quotas for Purse Seine Fisheries in the Eastern Pacific.......................     0648-AO48
718          Modify the Scup Northern Gear Restricted Area in the Summer Flounder, Scup and          0648-AO56
            Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP)........................................
719          Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic     0648-AO66
            Fisheries; Hawaii-Based Pelagic Longline Area Closure; Emergency Interim Rule.......
720          Establish Guidelines for Nonlethally Deterring Marine Mammals From Endangering          0648-AH19
            Personal Safety or Damaging Public or Private Property..............................
721          General Authorization for Scientific Research Involving Level B Harassment.........     0648-AH20
722          Implementation of 1997 MMPA Amendments Affecting Yellowfin Tuna Purse Seine Fishing     0648-AI85
            in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.....................................................

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723          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Summer Flounder Fishery.......................     0648-AM89
724          Endangered and Threatened Species: Listing Status for White Abalone................     0648-AM90
725          Regulations Governing the Approach to Humpback Whales in Alaska....................     0648-AN29
726          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Shrimp Fishery................................     0648-AN62
727          Changes and Implementation of the Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial     0648-AN88
            Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations............
728          Rule for Gear Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan........     0648-AO60
729          Whaling Provisions: Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling Quotas..........................     0648-AO68
730          Revision of Federal Consistency Regulations Under the Coastal Zone Management Act..     0648-AD83
731          Operations of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the Gulf of the Farallones National      0648-AK01
            Marine Sanctuary....................................................................
732          Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; Tortugas Ecological Reserve (Reg Plan Seq.      0648-AO18
            No. 22).............................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
733          General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries--Standard Definitions....................     0648-AG46
734          Implementation of Data Collection and Reporting Requirements to the Fishery             0648-AJ75
            Management Plan for the American Lobster Fishery....................................
735          Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Pacific Halibut to the Halibut Subsistence Fishery     0648-AK16
736          Rule To Implement Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic           0648-AK80
            Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries...........................................
737          Observer Funding Policy............................................................     0648-AL08
738          Crab Community Development Quota Reserves..........................................     0648-AL92
739          Steller Sea Lion Conservation Measures for the BSAI and GOA Pollock Fisheries......     0648-AM32
740          Halibut Bycatch Accounting for the Yellowfin Sole..................................     0648-AM76
741          Amendment 10 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan...................     0648-AN16
742          Amendment 13 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.................     0648-AN17
743          Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan........................     0648-AN19
744          Amendment 14 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.................     0648-AN20
745          Notice of Determination of Noncompliance; Notice of Intent To Implement a               0648-AN48
            Moratorium on Fishing for Tautog in Rhode Island State Waters.......................
746          Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery Management Plan..........................................     0648-AN68
747          Fishery Management Plan for Northeast Skate........................................     0648-AO10
748          Multispecies Community Development Quota Program Bycatch Accounting................     0648-AO26
749          Notice of Determination of Noncompliance; Notice of Intent to Implement a               0648-AO34
            Moratorium on Fishing for American Shad in South Carolina State Waters..............
750          Sea Turtle Monitoring and Conservation Measures for Nonshrimp Fisheries............     0648-AE54
751          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....................
752          Amend Regulations Governing the Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals.............     0648-AH83
753          Endangered and Threatened Species: Take of Threatened Southern Oregon/Northern          0648-AJ91
            California Coast Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) Coho Salmon..................
754          Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Trawling Requirements..............................     0648-AK66
755          Pacific Offshore Cetacean Take Reduction Plan......................................     0648-AL70
756          Draft Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts in Making Listing Decisions....     0648-AL91
757          Designate Critical Habitat; Designation of Marine Areas as Critical Habitat for         0648-AN89
            Pacific Salmon......................................................................
758          Endangered and Threatened Species: Permit Exemptions...............................     0648-AO37
759          Endangered and Threatened Species: Permits: Suspension Criteria and Procedures and      0648-AO59
            Revocation Criteria and Procedures..................................................
760          Regional Marine Research Program...................................................     0648-AF20
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
761          Regulatory Amendment To Implement Permit, Reporting, and Recordkeeping Requirements     0648-AE01
            for Processing Vessels Over 125 Feet and Their Catcher Vessels: Pacific Coast
            Groundfish..........................................................................
762          Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Bluefish...................     0648-AH63
763          Regulatory Amendment To Require Electronic Submission by Alaska Groundfish              0648-AI66
            Processors of Weekly Production Reports and Check In/Out Reports....................
764          Regulatory Amendment To Revise the Product Recovery Rate Codes for Certain Alaska       0648-AI87
            Groundfish Products.................................................................
765          Regulatory Amendment To Implement Bycatch Reduction Measures.......................     0648-AJ47
766          Rulemaking To Establish the North Pacific Loan Program.............................     0648-AK07
767          Adjustment of Management Program for Pelagic Species Fisheries in the Western           0648-AK11
            Pacific.............................................................................
768          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............................
769          Amendment 17 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf     0648-AK96
            of Mexico...........................................................................
770          Regulatory Amendment To Change the Limited Entry, Sablefish Fishery Season              0648-AL12
            Structure Fixed Gear................................................................
771          Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery.     0648-AL27
772          Amendment 57 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish in the BSAI Prohibiting      0648-AL30
            Directed Fishing for Pollock With Bottom Trawl Gear.................................
773          Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Essential Fish Habitat in Fishery Management         0648-AL43
            Plans of the South Atlantic Region..................................................
774          Regulatory Amendment To Allow Limited Entry Trawlers To Retain Groundfish Taken in      0648-AL68
            Excess of Cumulative Trip Limits....................................................
775          Generic Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment (SFA) to the FMPs for the Gulf of           0648-AL81
            Mexico Addressing Requirements Regarding Overfishing, Bycatch, Fishing Communities,
            and Other SFA Provisions............................................................
776          Regulatory Amendment to the Alaska Groundfish Regulations Pertaining to Scales          0648-AL88
            Performance Criteria................................................................
777          Amendment To Require a Specific Vessel Name Be Included on a License for a Vessel..     0648-AL96
778          Framework Seasonal Adjustment of Harvest Levels and Procedures under the FMP for        0648-AM01
            the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic....
779          Establish a Control Date for Participation in the Recreational-for-Hire Sectors in      0648-AM03
            the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Migratory Pelagics and Reef Fish Fisheries...............
780          Regulatory Amendment Under the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Reef Fish              0648-AM04
            Resources of the Gulf of Mexico To Establish Red Snapper Management Measures for
            2000................................................................................
781          2000 Harvest Guidelines for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Lobster Fishery......     0648-AM16
782          Effects of Spotter Aircraft Assistance in Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (BFT) Fishery......     0648-AM27
783          Fishery Management Plan Amendment 11 to Rebuild C. Bairdi Stocks...................     0648-AM29
784          Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for 2000..................................     0648-AM43
785          Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries for          0648-AM48
            Fishing Year 2000...................................................................
786          Initial Specifications for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries       0648-AM49
            for Fishing Year 2000...............................................................
787          Fishing Quotas for Fishing Year 2000 for Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog            0648-AM50
            Fisheries...........................................................................
788          Rulemaking to Announce the Annual 2000 Management Measures for Pacific Halibut          0648-AM52
            Fisheries Under the International Pacific Halibut Commission........................
789          Emergency Interim Rule To Close Red Porgy Fishery of the South Atlantic Region.....     0648-AM55
790          BSAI FMP Amendment 58..............................................................     0648-AM63
791          Establish a Control Date for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fisheries of the South Atlantic,     0648-AM67
            Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean.......................................................
792          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....
793          Modify Dealer and Vessel Reports Requirements......................................     0648-AM74
794          Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources     0648-AM75
            of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic............................................
795          Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Time Area Closure of Pelagic Longline Fishery       0648-AM79
            To Protect Small Swordfish..........................................................
796          Greater Amberjack Trip Limit under the Fishery Management Plan for Snapper-Grouper      0648-AM93
            Fishery of the South Atlantic Region................................................
797          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...........................................................
798          Annual Specifications for Fishing Year 2000 for Atlantic Herring...................     0648-AN11
799          Framework Adjustment 12 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan........     0648-AN18
800          Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirement Revisions to the Alaska Groundfish              0648-AN22
            Fisheries Logbooks..................................................................
801          Amendment 64 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea...............     0648-AN25
802          Regulatory Amendment to Establish/Modify Special Management Zones Under the Fishery     0648-AN35
            Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region........

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803          Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the      0648-AN39
            South Atlantic Region (FMP).........................................................
804          Framework 32 to the Northeast Multispecies Fisheries Management Plan (FMP).........     0648-AN46
805          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..................................................
806          Final Rule To Implement Framework Adjustment 33 to the Northeast Multispecies           0648-AN51
            Fishery Management Plan (FMP).......................................................
807          Specifications for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery for the 2000 Fishing Year.............     0648-AN53
808          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Determination of State Jurisdiction for Landings     0648-AN56
            Reporting...........................................................................
809          Regulatory Amendment to Define Directed Fishing for Pollock Community Development       0648-AN57
            Quota...............................................................................
810          Notice of a Control Date for the Purposes of Controlling Entry in the Deep-Sea Red      0648-AN61
            Crab Fishery........................................................................
811          Rule To Implement Quotas for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery for Fishing Year 2000.......     0648-AN67
812          2000 Quotas for Yellowfin Tuna Fishery in the Eastern Pacific Ocean................     0648-AN73
813          Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Mackerel...........     0648-AN74
814          2000-2001 Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian           0648-AN81
            Salmon Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California...............
815          Regulatory Amendment To Close an Area Around Kodiak Island to Trawl Gear Fishing...     0648-AN94
816          Regulatory Amendment to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan to Set Red Snapper        0648-AN96
            Management Measures for the 2000 and 2001 Seasons...................................
817          Extension of an Interim Rule to Adjust Management Measures in the Recreational and      0648-AN99
            Commercial Red Snapper Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico Region.......................
818          Deletion of Regulatory References to Moratorium....................................     0648-AO00
819          Final Rule Amends Regulations Implementing License Limitation for Permit Non-           0648-AO01
            Severability........................................................................
820          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Specifications; Regulatory     0648-AO03
            Amendment...........................................................................
821          Emergency Rule To Close the Year 2000 Crustacean Fishery in the Northwestern            0648-AO06
            Hawaiian Islands....................................................................
822          Notice of Control Date for Highly Migratory Species Fisheries of the West Coast....     0648-AO11
823          Establishment of a Control Date for Possible Management Measures Limiting               0648-AO12
            Participation by Gear Type in the Commercial Reef Fish Fisheries of the Gulf of
            Mexico..............................................................................
824          Framework 35 to the Multispecies FMP - Raised Footrope Whiting Trawl Exempted           0648-AO15
            Fishery.............................................................................
825          2000 Provisional Quota for Bigeye Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO)..........     0648-AO21
826          Reformat the regulations at 50 CFR Part 679........................................     0648-AO29
827          Emergency Rule: Adjustment of the Summer Flounder Specifications for the Year 2000.     0648-AO32
828          Establish a Control Date for the Commercial Penaeid Shrimp Fishery in the South         0648-AO39
            Atlantic Exclusive Economic Zone....................................................
829          Interim Regulations To Close All Critical Habitat in the BSAI and the GOA West of       0648-AO44
            144/W Longitude to Trawling for Groundfish..........................................
830          Emergency Interim Rule to Prohibit Use of Trap Gear in Royal Red Shrimp Fishery of      0648-AO52
            Gulf of Mexico Under Fishery Management Plan for Shrimp Fishery of Gulf of Mexico...
831          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Pelagic Longline Fishery; Sea Turtle Bycatch         0648-AO67
            Reduction Measures..................................................................
832          Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Fisheries-Related Research..................     0648-AF50
833          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)......................................................................
834          North Atlantic Right Whale Protection..............................................     0648-AH47
835          Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Rule Governing Take of West Coast           0648-AK94
            Steelhead...........................................................................
836          Determination of Critical Habitat for Johnson's Seagrass...........................     0648-AL82
837          Rulemaking for the Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction and              0648-AM09
            Operation of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms in the U.S. Beaufort Sea................
838          List of Fisheries for 2000.........................................................     0648-AM28
839          Regulations Governing the Taking of Marine Mammals by Alaskan Natives; Marking and      0648-AM57
            Reporting Beluga Whales Harvested in Cook Inlet.....................................
840          Rule Governing the Take of Seven Threatened Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs)     0648-AM59
            of West Coast Salmonids.............................................................
841          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.......................
842          Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Fishery............................................     0648-AN30
843          Dolphin-Safe Tuna Labeling; Official Mark..........................................     0648-AN37
844          Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic          0648-AN40
            Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations; Change in Effective Dates..............
845          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Restrictions to Fishing Activity..............     0648-AN45

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846          Endangered and Threatened Species: Threatened Status for One Evolutionarily             0648-AN58
            Significant Unit of Steelhead in California.........................................
847          Endangered and Threatened Species: Delisting and Redesignation of Critical Habitat      0648-AN90
            for Umpqua River Cutthroat Trout....................................................
848          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..............
849          Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations Harbor             0648-AN93
            Porpoise Take Reduction Plan Regulations; Change in Effective Dates.................
850          Notice and Hearing on Section 103 Regulations......................................     0648-AO17
851          Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions to Fishing Activities........................     0648-AO19
852          Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions Applicable to Shrimp Trawling Activities.....     0648-AO22
853          Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Trawling Requirements..............................     0648-AO43
854          Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary..............................................     0648-AE41
855          Licensing of Private Remote-Sensing Space Systems..................................     0648-AC64
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                 National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
856          Improvement of Technical Management of Internet Names and Addresses................     0660-AA11
857          Mandatory Reimbursement Rules for Relocation of Federal Spectrum...................     0660-AA14
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                                   Patent and Trademark Office--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
858          Request for Comment on Preliminary Draft Convention on Jurisdiction and Foreign         0651-AB25
            Judgments and Civil and Commercial Judgments........................................
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                                Patent and Trademark Office--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
859          Requirements for Registration to Practice Before the PTO in Patent Cases...........     0651-AA93
860          Technical and Nontechnical Requirements for Registration To Practice Before the PTO     0651-AA95
            in Patent Cases, Disciplinary Rules, and Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings
861          Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Regulations................................     0651-AB11
862          Procedures for Service of Process, Obtaining Evidence, Indemnifying Employees, and      0651-AB22
            Making a Claim Under the Federal Tort Claims Act....................................
863          Study of Alternative Fee Structures................................................     0651-AB24
864          Rules of Practice Before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences in Appeals       0651-AB27
            Under 35 U.S.C. 134.................................................................
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                                  Patent and Trademark Office--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
865          Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees for Fiscal Year 2002.........................     0651-AB01
866          Changes To Implement Optional Inter Partes Reexamination Proceedings...............     0651-AB04
867          Revised Interim Utility Examination Guidelines.....................................     0651-AB09
868          Revised Interim Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications Under the 35 USC      0651-AB10
            Section 112, Paragraph 1 ``Written Description'' Requirement........................

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869          Complaints Regarding Invention Promoters...........................................     0651-AB12
870          Elimination of Certain Unnecessary or Obsolete Requirements in Patent Interference      0651-AB15
            Practice............................................................................
871          Treatment of Misplaced Application and Patent Files................................     0651-AB19
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
872          Madrid Protocol Implementation Act Rules Change....................................     0651-AB16
873          Correspondence Filed in the Patent and Trademark Office............................     0651-AB17
874          Notification of Required and Optional Search Criteria for Computer-Implemented          0651-AB26
            Business Method Patent Applications in Class 705 and Request for Comments...........
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
875          Changes To Implement the Patent Business Goals.....................................     0651-AA98
876          Consideration of Interlocutory Rulings at Final Hearing in Interference Processings     0651-AB03
877          Changes To Implement Eighteen-Month Publication of Patent Application..............     0651-AB05
878          Changes To Implement Patent Term Adjustment Under Twenty-Year Patent Term..........     0651-AB06
879          Changes To Permit Payment of Patent and Trademark Office Fees by Credit Card.......     0651-AB07
880          Changes to Application Examination and Provisional Application Practice............     0651-AB13
881          Design Patent Claim Language.......................................................     0651-AB14
882          Request for Comments on Patent Law Treaty..........................................     0651-AB18
883          Notice of Public Roundtable and Request for Comments on Issues Related to               0651-AB20
            Examination of Computer-Implemented Business Method Patent Applications.............
884          Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Rules.......................................     0651-AB21
885          Supplemental Examination Guidelines for Determining the Applicability of 35 USC         0651-AB23
            112.6...............................................................................
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                                    Technology Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
886          Promotion of Private Sector Industrial Technology Partnerships.....................     0692-AA13
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                                 Technology Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
887          Amendment to Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small             0692-AA18
            Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements.......
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                                   Technology Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
888          Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under     0692-AA14
            Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements............................

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889          Acquisition and Protection of Foreign Rights in Inventions.........................     0692-AA15
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890          Licensing of Government-Owned Inventions...........................................     0692-AA17
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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501.  NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL 
ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL 
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; 42 USC 6101 to 
6107; EO 12250

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 8; 15 CFR 8b; 15 CFR 8c; 15 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce proposes to make amendments to its 
regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
(Title VI), Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (section 
504), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). 
Together, these statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, 
color, national origin, disability, and age in programs or activities 
that receive Federal financial assistance. In 1988, the Civil Rights 
Restoration Act (CRRA) added definitions of ``program or activity'' and 
``program'' to Title VI and added a definition of ``program or 
activity'' to Section 504 and the Age Discrimination Act. The added 
definitions were designed to clarify the broad scope of coverage of 
recipients' programs or activities under these statutes. The 
promulgation of this proposed regulation explicitly incorporates the 
CRRA's definition of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' into the 
Department's Title VI, Section 504, and Age Discrimination Act 
regulations. The Department's proposed regulation will be published as 
part of a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking involving up to 24 
Federal agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Lawrence N. Self, Acting Director, Office of Civil 
Rights, Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary, HCHB Room 
6010, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-0625
Fax: 202 482-5375

RIN: 0690-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Maggi
Phone: 202 482-5384

RIN: 0690-AA23

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 8a

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/30/00                    65 FR 52858
Final Action Effective          09/29/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kimberly H. Walton
Phone: 202 482-5691

RIN: 0690-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



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504. 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 raise 
the threshold for reporting on the BE-577, Direct Transactions of U.S. 
Reporter with Foreign Affiliate, 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                            09/21/00                    65 FR 57121
NPRM Comment Period End         11/21/00
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: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA37
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505. 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                            09/21/00                    65 FR 57119
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/00
Final Action                    12/00/00
Final Action Effective          01/00/01

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: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




506. 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                            09/21/00                    65 FR 57118
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/00
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: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA39


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507. 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                            09/21/00                    65 FR 57123
NPRM Comment Period End         11/21/00
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: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




508.  BENCHMARK SURVEY OF SELECTED SERVICES TRANSACTIONS WITH 
UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS--2001 (RULEMAKING RESULTING FROM A SECTION 
610 REVIEW)

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 
provide for the conduct of the BE-20, Benchmark Survey of Selected 
Services Transactions with Unaffiliated Foreign Persons--2001. The 
existing rule covers a similar survey for 1996 which has been completed 
and which the new survey will update.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/01
NPRM Commendt Period End        07/00/01
Final Action                    09/00/01
Final Action Effective          10/00/01

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: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 801

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/02/99                    64 FR 59119
Final Action Effective          12/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. David Belli
Phone: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA35
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1526; 13 USC 8

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 50.1(d)

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

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


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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 13 USC 8

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 80.1(c)

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 13 USC 8

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 80.1(g)

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

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-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1526; 13 USC 8

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 50.5

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

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-AA27
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301; 13 USC 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

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0607-AA29
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515. REPORTING THE VALUE OF REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ON THE 
SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301; 13 USC 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

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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                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0607-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301; 13 USC 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                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0607-AA31
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.4; 15 CFR 30.7

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/10/00                    65 FR 42556

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0607-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________




518.  REPORT OF TABULATIONS OF POPULATION TO STATES AND 
LOCALITIES PURSUANT TO 13 USC 141(C) AND AVAILABILITY OF OTHER 
POPULATION INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 141(c)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce is issuing a proposed rule setting 
forth how the Bureau of the Census will carry out its responsibilities 
to report tabulations of population to States and localities pursuant 
to 13 U.S.C. 141(c) and in making available certain other population 
information. The purposed rule endows the Director of the Census Bureau 
with the final authority to determine whether to release statistically 
corrected data as the P.L. 94-171 data and for other nonapportionment 
purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/00                    65 FR 38369
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/00
Final Rule                      10/06/00                    65 FR 59713
Final Rule Effective            11/06/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Thompson, Associate Director for Decennial 
Census, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Room 2018, 
Building 2, Suitland Federal Center, Suitland and Silver Hill Roads, 
Suitland, MD 20233
Phone: 301 457-3946

RIN: 0607-AA33

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Economic Development Administration (EDA)



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519. 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; 13 CFR 314

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 as well as corruptive, clarifying amendments to EDA's 
overall regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/18/00                     65 FR 2530
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/18/00                     65 FR 2530
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/20/00
Final Action                    11/00/00

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)                           Final Rule Stage


General Administration (ADMIN)



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520. 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 
Nonprofit 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                    63 FR 47155
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/03/98                    63 FR 47155
Final Action                    10/00/00
Final Action Effective          10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth L. Dorfman, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




521. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/00                    65 FR 34606
Final Rule                      01/00/01

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

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/20/98                    63 FR 13516
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/20/98                    63 FR 13516
Final Action                    10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stacy Ettinger
Phone: 202 482-4618

RIN: 0625-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 325

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 0625-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



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524.  OFFSETS IN MILITARY EXPORTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 102-558, title I, sec 124; 106 Stat. 4207; 50 USC 
app 2099

CFR Citation: 15 CFR Part 701

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) proposes to amend 
the National Security Industrial Base Regulations to refine current 
defense offset reporting requirements. These changes will allow BXA to 
more accurately address the impact of offsets on the defense 
preparedness, industrial competitiveness, employment, and trade of the 
United States. These changes will also further standardize the data 
collection framework, thus reducing the burden of reporting 
requirements on U.S. firms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brad Botwin, Director, Trade Analysis Division, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Room 3878, 
14th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4060
Fax: 202 482-5650

RIN: 0694-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



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525. 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; 50 USC app 24091 et seq; 46 USC 
466(c); EO 12924; Notice of August 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 
2000); 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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/00

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


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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; EO 11912; EO 12924; Notice of 
August 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000); 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)

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                    01/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 
466(c); EO 11912; EO 12924; Notice of August 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, 
August 8, 2000); 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 
50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139(a); 43 USC 1354

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/18/99                    64 FR 27138
Interim Final Rule Correction   05/28/99                    64 FR 28908
Interim Final Rule              09/13/99                    64 FR 49380
Interim Final Rule              11/00/00

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-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 
466(c); EO 11912; EO 12924; Notice of August 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, 
August 8, 2000); 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

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                    12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




529. 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 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 
2000)

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              10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




530. 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 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 
2000)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




531. 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 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




532. 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 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000)

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              10/00/00

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-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




533. 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                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




534. 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 3, 
2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000)

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

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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                    01/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




535. 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 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 17, 1999, the President announced his decision 
to ease sanctions against North Korea. Under this new policy, most 
items subject to the EAR designated as EAR99 may be exported or 
reexported to North Korea without a license. In addition, BXA is 
changing the licensing policy for certain items on the Commerce Control 
List (CCL) destined to North Korean civil end-users from a policy of 
denial to case-by-case review. This regulation adds certain categories 
of items to the CCL for which a license will be required to North 
Korea. This easing of sanctions does not affect U.S. anti-terrorism or 
nonproliferation export controls on North Korea.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/19/00                    65 FR 38148
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/19/00
Final Action                    11/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




536. 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 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000)

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              02/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




537. 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 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000)

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                    02/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




538. 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 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000)

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              01/00/01

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




539. 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: Notice of August 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 
2000); 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 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                    12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




540. 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 to 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                    11/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




541. 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; 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 734; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 
740; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 752; 15 CFR 758; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 
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                    02/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




542.  ENTITY LIST: ADDITIONS AND REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 30 USC 185; 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 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) provide that the 
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) may inform exporters, 
individually or through amendment to the EAR, that a license is 
required for exports or reexports to certain entities. The EAR contain 
a list of such entities called the

[[Page 73650]]

Entity List. This rule makes additions, modifications and corrections 
to the Entity List.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/00

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-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________




543.  EXPORTS TO ERITREA AND ETHIOPIA; IMPOSITION OF FOREIGN 
POLICY CONTROLS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(c); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Reacting to the continued fighting between Eritrea and 
Ethiopia and fulfilling its obligations to implement an international 
arms embargo mandated by the United Nations Security Council, the 
United States has banned the sale and supply of arms and related 
materiel of all types to Eritrea and Ethiopia, as well as technical 
assistance or training relating to these items. To supplement the State 
Department controls on items on the U.S. Munitions List, the Bureau of 
Export Administration is designating certain items on the Commerce 
Control List that are subject to the arms embargo and establishing a 
policy of denial for license applications to export such items to 
Eritrea and Ethiopia. No embargoed items may be exported to Eritrea or 
Ethiopia under any License Exception, including shipments of limited 
value (LVS).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/00/00

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-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




544.  CRIME CONTROL ITEMS: REVISIONS TO THE COMMERCE CONTROL 
LIST

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 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations by 
expanding controls on restraint devices, such as handcuffs, and on 
discharge type arms, such as stun guns or shock batons. In addition, 
this rule modifies the license review policy to include consideration 
of whether there is civil disorder in the country or region or whether 
there is evidence that the government of the importing country may have 
violated internationally recognized human rights.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/13/00                    65 FR 55177
Final Action                    02/00/01

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-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




545.  REVISIONS TO ENCRYPTION ITEMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2501 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 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 3, 2000 (65 FR 48347, August 8, 2000)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
and implements the July 17 White House announcement to allow the export 
and reexport of most encryption items, including U.S. products that use 
open cryptographic interface (OCI), to European Union (EU) member 
states, Australia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, 
Poland and Switzerland under License Exception ENC.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC32
_______________________________________________________________________




546.  LICENSE EXCEPTION AVS: CUBA, LIBYA, SERBIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; EO 12924; EO 13026; EO 
12854; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by allowing equipment, spares, 
and plane stores under the provisions of License Exception AVS on 
foreign registered aircraft subject to the EAR that are temporarily 
reexported to Libya and Serbia, and on U.S. or foreign registered 
aircraft subject to the EAR that are temporarily exported or reexported 
to Cuba.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/00

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-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




547. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




548. CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 710 et seq

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




549. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE LOG EXPORTS BAN

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 754

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________




550. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




551. 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________




552. 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


_______________________________________________________________________



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 Supplement No. 1

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-AB53
_______________________________________________________________________




554. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

RIN: 0694-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________




556. 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
Final Rule                      07/26/00                    65 FR 45842


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




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

RIN: 0694-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________




558. 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              06/13/00                    65 FR 37039


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                            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-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________




560. SNAP: SIMPLIFIED NETWORK APPLICATION PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________




561. SHORT SUPPLY CONTROLS: CRUDE OIL EXPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 750; 15 CFR 754

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________




562.  REEXPORTS TO SERBIA OF FOREIGN REGISTERED AIRCRAFT SUBJECT 
TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION

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 reinstating provisions of 
License Exception AVS for temporary reexports to Serbia of foreign 
registered aircraft subject to the EAR. This limited action is taken in 
support of the European Union's six-month suspension of its ban on 
flights to Serbia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/27/00                    65 FR 46091


Next Action Undetermined

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-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




563. REVISION OF FOREIGN BOYCOTT PROVISIONS OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 760

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/01/00                    65 FR 34942

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/25/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/23/99                    64 FR 40106
Correction                      05/26/00                    65 FR 34073

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB86
_______________________________________________________________________




566. 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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/10/00                    65 FR 42565

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-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/25/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC01


_______________________________________________________________________



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/23/00

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-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/03/00                    65 FR 58911

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________




570. REVISIONS TO LICENSE EXCEPTION CTP

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/13/00                    65 FR 60852

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________




571. 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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/12/00                    65 FR 43130

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)



_______________________________________________________________________




572. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FASTENER QUALITY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 280

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/28/00                    65 FR 39798

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Subhas G. Malghan
Phone: 301 975-4510

RIN: 0693-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________




573. GUIDANCE ON FEDERAL CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 287

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/10/00                    65 FR 48894

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0693-AB49

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



574.  ESTABLISH CONTROL DATE TO LIMIT USE OF LIMITED ENTRY 
PERMITS OWNED BY OWNERS OF VESSELS ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE 
AMERICAN FISHERIES ACT

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) is 
considering management measures to protect the Pacific Coast groundfish 
fishery and its participants from adverse impacts caused by the AFA. At 
its June 2000 meeting, the Council voted, and unanimously agreed, to 
establish a control date of June 29, 2000, after which time limited 
entry permits owned by entities eligible for benefits under the AFA may 
be subject to restrictions on participation in the Pacific Coast 
groundfish fisheries. The Council is also considering restrictions on 
processing vessels in the catcher/processor and mothership sectors of 
the whiting fishery that have not previously been active in Pacific 
Coast groundfish fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/13/00                    65 FR 55214
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/13/00
NPRM                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, 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-AO45
_______________________________________________________________________




575. 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                           11/00/00

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



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



576.  INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING COMMERCIAL SUBMARINE CABLES IN 
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq; 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et 
seq; 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 1451 et seq; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA is evaluating whether changes to existing National 
Marine Sanctuary (NMS) regulations or some form of policy guidance is 
necessary to clarify NOAA's decisionmaking process regarding the 
installation and maintenance of commercial submarine cables within NMS. 
If changes or additional guidance are appropriate, this notice requests 
comments on what the changes or guidance should contain. This notice 
also requests comments on proposed principles on the installation of 
commercial submarine cables within the marine and coastal environment 
as a whole.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/23/00                    65 FR 51264
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/23/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Helen Golde, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, Room 11536, Marine Sanctuaries 
Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-3145

RIN: 0648-AO36

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



577. 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                            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-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




579. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




580. 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                            10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




581. 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                            03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




582. 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                            10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




583. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ82
_______________________________________________________________________




584. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




585. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




586. 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                            09/05/00                    65 FR 53646
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/00
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




587. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE MANDATORY OBSERVER COVERAGE IN THE 
AT-SEA PROCESSING SECTOR OF THE WHITING FISHERY

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 observer coverage on vessels in the 
at-sea processing sector of the whiting fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




588. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




589. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




590. 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                            12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




591. 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

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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                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK84
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




593. 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                            03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




594. 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 (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                            10/00/00

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: Donna Darm, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




595. 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

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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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




596. 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 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                            05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




597. 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                            01/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




598. 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                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




599. 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




600. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CALICO SCALLOP FISHERY IN THE SOUTH 
ATLANTIC REGION (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 FMP could include the following measures: (1) Definitions 
of management unit, MSY, OY, and overfishing; (2) requirement for a 
vessel permit to harvest or possess calico scallops in or from the 
South Atlantic EEZ; (3) designation of essential fish habitat for 
calico scallops; (4) prohibition on 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) requirement 
for use of transponders by calico scallop vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




601. 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                            12/00/00

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: Joseph Powers, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




602. 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 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/00                    65 FR 59170
NPRM Comment Period End         11/03/00
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




603. 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

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exemption of CDQ vessels, and revise crab License Limitation Plan to 
establish recent participation requirements for qualification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




604. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




605. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




606. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




607. AMENDMENT 11 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHRIMP FISHERY 
OF THE GULF OF MEXICO (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: Amendment 11 would extend the FMP requirements for using 
bycatch reduction devices in shrimp trawls in the EEZ from Cape San 
Blas, Florida, east and south to the boundary line (in South Florida) 
between the areas of jurisdiction of the Gulf of Mexico and South 
Atlantic Fishery Management Councils.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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


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608. 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                            01/00/01

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-AM26
_______________________________________________________________________




609. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




610. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




611. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




612. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




614. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




615. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




616. 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                            01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM91
_______________________________________________________________________




617. 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                            10/00/00

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




618. 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                            12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




619. 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, marine protected areas, no anchoring 
zones, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




620. 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                            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-AM98
_______________________________________________________________________




621. 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 COAR to enhance socioeconomic databases used by 
management agencies to assess existing or proposed fisheries management 
measures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




622. 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

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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

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/09/00                    65 FR 48671
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/25/00
NPRM                            11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN06
_______________________________________________________________________




623. AMENDMENT 7 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SPINY LOBSTER 
FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC FMP

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 issues regarding the impacts of the 
FMP's tailing permit provisions on State spiny lobster conservation 
efforts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




624. 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 would 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                            03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




625. 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 654

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

Abstract: Amendment 7 would adopt the relevant provisions of Florida's 
approved limited entry trap reduction program for the stone crab 
fishery and apply them to vessels fishing in the exclusive economic 
zone off Florida's west coast.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




626. 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 a procedure that 
would allow the individual States to implement management measures that 
are conservation equivalent to Federal management measures for the 
recreational summer flounder fishery and to revise the plan to address 
disapproved EFH portions of Amendment 12.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01

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


_______________________________________________________________________



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627. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




628. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




629. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




630. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




631. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT AN AT-SEA OBSERVER PROGRAM ON ALL 
ENTRY AND OPEN ACCESS CATCHER VESSELS IN THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH 
FISHERY

Priority: Other Significant

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: NMFS proposes to amend the regulations implementing the 
Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan to provide for an at-
sea observation program on all limited entry and open access catcher 
vessels. This proposed rule would require vessels in the groundfish 
fishery to carry observers when notified by NMFS or its designated 
agent; establish notification requirements for vessels that may be 
required to carry observers, and establish responsibilities and define 
prohibited actions for vessels that are required to carry observers. 
The at-sea observation program is intended to improve estimates of 
total catch and fishing mortality.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/00                    65 FR 55495
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/00
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, 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

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Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AN27
_______________________________________________________________________




632. 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                            10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




633. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN54
_______________________________________________________________________




634. AMENDMENTS 61/61 FOR BSAI AND GOA GROUNDFISH; AMENDMENT 13 FOR 
COMMERCIAL KING AND TANNER CRAB; AND AMENDMENT 8 FOR ALASKA SCALLOP 
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: 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 and crab species from the Bering Sea and Gulf of 
Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




635. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN63
_______________________________________________________________________




636. 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                            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-AN65
_______________________________________________________________________




637. QUOTAS FOR THE ATLANTIC BLUEFISH FISHERY 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 quotas for the Atlantic 
bluefish fishery in the exclusive economic zone 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-AN66
_______________________________________________________________________




638. 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.

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                            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-AN69
_______________________________________________________________________




639. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




640. 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


_______________________________________________________________________



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641. 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                            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-AN72
_______________________________________________________________________




642. 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                            04/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




643. AMENDMENT 9 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE 
PELAGIC FISHERIES OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




644. 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                            01/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




645. GENERIC AMENDMENT ADDRESSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TORTUGAS 
MARINE RESERVES UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS 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: The Generic Tortugas Amendment 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). The Generic Tortugas Amendment would 
prohibit fishing for any species and the anchoring of fishing vessels 
within the reserves. Along with regulations issued by the Florida Keys 
National Marine Sanctuary (under NOAA's National Ocean Service), the 
Generic Tortugas Amendment 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

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Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




646. REGULATORY AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE GULF OF MEXICO BRD PROTOCOL 
UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHRIMP FISHERY OF THE GULF OF 
MEXICO (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: In accordance with the FMP's framework procedure for 
regulatory adjustments, the Gulf Council requested that NMFS develop 
alternative data collection procedures and statistical tests to certify 
bycatch reduction devices (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 testing/certifying 
protocol's requirements while maintaining the scientific and 
statistical credibility in achieving the FMP's established bycatch 
reduction criterion.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




647. 2000-2001 GULF GROUP KING MACKEREL CATCH SPECIFICATIONS UNDER 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: 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 in the 2000-2001 fishing 
year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




648. REGULATORY AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE SOUTH ATLANTIC BRD TESTING AND 
CERTIFICATION 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 procedure of the Fishery 
Management Plan for the shrimp fishery of the South Atlantic region, 
the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council proposes to modify the 
data collection procedures and statistical tests used to certify BRDs 
for use in the shrimp fishery. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




649. 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 under the 
provisions of the South Atlantic Fishery management Council's fishery 
management plans. To further conserve and manage Sargassum habitat, the 
Council proposes to restrict the commercial harvest of Sargassum to 
avoid further expansion of the current limited fishery and to reduce 
the potential for habitat loss.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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


_______________________________________________________________________



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650.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; ATLANTIC TUNAS 
REPORTING AND ALLOCATIONS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to amend the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species 
(HMS) regulations to adjust the north-south division of the BFT Angling 
category, and to adjust the subquota percentages allocated to each zone 
in conjunction with the boundary line adjustment. NMFS also proposes to 
amend the regulations governing the Atlantic HMS fisheries to require 
mandatory dealer reporting of all purchases of Atlantic bigeye, 
albacore, yellowfin, and skipjack (BAYS) tunas. The proposed regulatory 
amendment is necessary to comply with the United States' obligations 
under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the 
Atlantic Tunas Convention Act, and the Fishery management Plan for 
Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish, and Sharks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/10/00                    65 FR 18960
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/22/00
NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN97
_______________________________________________________________________




651.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE PACIFIC HALIBUT 
DONATION PROGRAM

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: This regulatory amendment would permanently extend a 
voluntary Pacific halibut donation program for groundfish fisheries off 
Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/20/00                    65 FR 56860
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/00
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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-AN98
_______________________________________________________________________




652.  ANNUAL FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT (FRAMEWORK 14) FOR THE 
ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN 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 implement management measures for the 
scallop fishery for fishing year 2001. Measures would include days at 
sea allocations for 2001. In addition, the annual adjustment would 
include an access program for the Mid-Atlantic closed areas that may 
include shell stocking restrictions, possession/trip limit 
restrictions, bycatch restrictions and gear specification.

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-AO07
_______________________________________________________________________




653.  ANNUAL FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT FOR THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN 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 the end of the NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This action would implement management measures for the 
Northeast multispecies fishery 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-AO08
_______________________________________________________________________




654.  ANNUAL FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MONKFISH FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN 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 the end of the NPRM comment period.

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Abstract: This action would implement management measures for the 
monkfish fishery 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-AO09
_______________________________________________________________________




655.  EMERGENCY INTERIM RULE FOR AMERICAN FISHERIES ACT 
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: None

Abstract: The emergency interim rule would prevent a hiatus of AFA 
regulations in 2001 during the time that the final regulations under 
Amendment 61 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea 
and Aleutian Islands Area, Amendment 61 to the FMP for the Groundfish 
Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska, Amendment 13 to the FMP for the 
Commercial King and Tanner Crab Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
Islands Area, and Amendment 8 to the FMP for the Alaska Scallop Fishery 
to implement AFA measures are under review and preparation by NMFS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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-AO14
_______________________________________________________________________




656.  REVISIONS TO RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR 
2001

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: Revise regulations for the recordkeeping and reporting 
requirements for the year 2001; to make the regulations more user-
friendly and to incorporate precepts of the Presidential common English 
request; to make technical edits and clarifications to existing 
requirements, standardization of text, removal of duplication, and 
creation of table formats to replace complicated numbered paragraphs, 
revisions and corrections to the text, figures, and tables; and removal 
of outdated text.
Revise logbook and reporting form formats, including revisions to the 
combined International Pacific Halibut Commission/NMFS groundfish/ 
Individual Fishing Quota catcher vessel and catcher/processor logbooks 
by adding a new data field to indicate the type of seabird device used 
when fishing with hook-and-line gear; addition of new observer fields 
and an additional logsheet will be incorporated into each logbook for 
use by the observer, and addition of new management block on all 
logbooks and forms to describe fishery program plan (e.g., Community 
Development Quota, and the American Fisheries Act).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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-AO20
_______________________________________________________________________




657.  AMENDMENT 3 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE GOLDEN 
CRAB FISHERY OFF THE SOUTHERN ATLANTIC STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Golden 
Crab Fishery off the Southern Atlantic States (FMP) would: (1) extend 
the use of cable for main lines through December 31, 2002; (2) require 
that escape panel or doors on traps must measure at least 11 7/8 inches 
by 11 7/8 inches; (3) remove the 5,000 pound harvest requirement for 
renewing the biannual permit; (4) allow up to a 20 percent increase in 
vessel size from the vessel size on the original permit; (5) create a 
sub-zone within the southern zone for smaller vessels, as agreed to by 
the affected fishermen; (6) allow two new vessels to be permitted to 
fish only in the northern zone; (7) specify MSY, OY, and status 
determination criteria; and (8) modify the framework to allow 
modifications to the subzone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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-AO23


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658.  EXTEND THE INTERIM 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: None

Abstract: This regulatory rulemaking will extend the Interim Observer 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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-AO25
_______________________________________________________________________




659.  AMENDMENT 14 TO THE FMP FOR THE KING AND TANNER CRAB 
FISHERIES - OPILIO REBUILDING PLAN

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: Amendment 14 is intended to rebuild the c. opilio (snow crab) 
stock. The rebuilding plan would institute a precautionary harvest 
strategy and bycatch reduction measures in the crab fisheries. Both 
these measures would be implemented by the State of Alaska under the 
deferred management authority established in the current federal 
fishery management plan. No Federal regulations would be required at 
this time to implement the Council's recommended rebuilding plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/29/00                    65 FR 58501
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/00
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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-AO27
_______________________________________________________________________




660.  AMENDMENT 15 TO THE KING AND TANNER CRAB FMP - ST. MATTHEW 
BLUE KING CRAB REBUILDING PLAN

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: Amendment 15 is intended to rebuild the St. Matthew blue king 
crab stock the rebuilding plan would institute a precautionary harvest 
strategy and bycatch reduction measures in the crab fisheries. Both 
these measures would be implemented by the State of Alaska under the 
deferred management authority established in the current Federal 
fishery management plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/00                    65 FR 52405
NPRM Comment Period End         10/30/00
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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-AO28
_______________________________________________________________________




661.  AMENDMENT 12 TO THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN -- OVERFISHED SPECIES REBUILDING PLANS PROCEDURAL 
FRAMEWORK

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 10 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 12 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery 
Management Plan (FMP) is a procedural amendment that describes the 
process by which the Pacific Fishery Management Council will submit 
overfished species rebuilding plans to the Secretary for review and 
approval. Councils are required to create rebuilding plans for 
overfished species by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act. Amendment 12 additionally acknowledges that the 
groundfish resource off the Pacific coast is fully utilized by U.S. 
fishing vessels and seafood processors, which means that for the 
foreseeable future, there will be no foreign or joint venture fishing 
for groundfish off the Pacific coast. Regulatory changes resulting from 
this amendment will be minor and of a ``housekeeping'' nature, 
essentially removing references to foreign and joint venture fishing 
from the 50 CFR 660 regulations that implement the FMP.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/00                    65 FR 59811
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/00
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, Regional Administrator, Northwest Region, 
NMFS, Department of

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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-AO31
_______________________________________________________________________




662.  AMENDMENT 13 TO THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN -- BYCATCH REDUCTION/REPORTING, FRAMEWORK CHANGES TO 
ANNUAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES PROCESS

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: Amendment 13 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery 
Management Plan (FMP) would make the FMP consistent with Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) 
provisions on bycatch and standardized reporting methodologies. 
Amendment 13 would also revise the Council process for setting annual 
routine management measures, so that the Council may use that process 
to meet Magnuson-Stevens Act overfishing and bycatch requirements. 
Revisions to the annual management measures process are expected to 
improve the Pacific Fishery Management Council's flexibility in 
managing the fisheries to protect overfished and depleted stocks while 
allowing fisheries access to healthy stocks. Finally, Amendment 13 
would update the FMP to remove unused and expired limited entry permit 
endorsements. Regulatory changes resulting from this amendment may 
include: standards and procedures for participation in an increased 
utilization program for the at-sea Pacific whiting fishery; amendments 
to the management measures framework at 50 CFR 660.323(b) to allow 
increased flexibility; and minor ``housekeeping'' changes to remove 
outdated references to unused and expired limited entry permit 
endorsements from the 50 CFR 660 subpart G regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, 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-AO41
_______________________________________________________________________




663.  REGULATING BYCATCH IN THE PURSE SEINE FISHERY AND 
ESTABLISHING A VESSEL REGISTER IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 955 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the conservation and management 
measures recommended by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission 
(IATTC) and approved by the Department of State to reduce bycatch in 
the tuna purse seine fisheries conducted in the Eastern Pacific Ocean 
(EPO). The rule would also establish reporting requirements so that the 
United States can provide the IATTC information on U.S. vessels that 
fish for tuna in the area of competence of the IATTC. Among measures 
recommended in 2000 is a regional vessel registry, with specification 
of vessel information to be provided. Currently, United States and 
State licensing programs do not generate all the required information 
so new rulemaking is required to ensure that the Unites States can meet 
its obligations to the IATTC.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lent, 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-AO42
_______________________________________________________________________




664.  ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: PRECIOUS CORAL 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 end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory action would facilitate and enable 
adjustments to management measures for the precious coral fisheries 
around the main and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Possible regulatory 
changes include adjustments to harvest quotas, establishment and 
redesignation of precious coral beds, permit and notification/reporting 
requirements, etc. Also, under an amendment to the FMP, the current 
management program may be modified to allow for effective conservation 
and management of the precious coral resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AO47
_______________________________________________________________________




665.  2001-2002 MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL, 
RECREATIONAL, AND TREATY INDIAN SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF 
WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND CALIFORNIA

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Annual management measures for the 2001-2002 fishing year, 
specify allowable ocean harvest

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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                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, 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-AO49
_______________________________________________________________________




666.  ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW CONTROL DATE FOR PELAGIC FISHERY IN 
AMERICAN SAMOA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would serve notice to all fishermen that their 
continued participation in the pelagic longline fishery in American 
Samoa may not necessarily be assured if, in the future, a limited 
access program is developed and implemented for this fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AO50
_______________________________________________________________________




667.  AMENDMENT 10 TO FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SHRIMP FISHERY 
OF GULF OF MEXICO (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: Amendment 10 would: Require vessels using shrimp trawls in 
the Gulf of Mexico EEZ to obtain permits for the purposes of 
identifying vessels and reporting; require all operators of federally 
permitted shrimp trawl vessels to obtain an operator permit; and, 
describe permit qualification criteria, application, issuance, and 
transferability requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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-AO51
_______________________________________________________________________




668.  SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISHING YEAR 2001 FOR THE SPINY DOGFISH 
FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: The annual specifications for spiny dogfish would implement a 
coastwide quota and management measures to achieve a target fishing 
mortality rate specified in the Spiny Dogfish FMP.

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-AO53
_______________________________________________________________________




669.  OMNIBUS FRAMEWORK TO FMPS FOR SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, BLACK 
SEA BASS, ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID, BUTTERFISH, ATLANTIC SURF CLAM, 
OCEAN QUAHOG, SPINY DOGFISH, AND ATLANTIC BLUEFISH 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 the end of the NPRM period.

Abstract: This omnibus framework action is being developed to modify 
the quota setting process for all of the respective fishery management 
plans within the purview of Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council by 
allowing a portion of the respective quotas to be dedicated to research 
activities. The intent of this action is to facilitate the collection 
of data that the Council and public deem important for fishery 
management purposes.

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-AO54


_______________________________________________________________________



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670.  AMENDMENT 14 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 the end of the NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 14 is being developed to implement management 
measures that would revise the process used for allocation of the 
annual scup TAC, discards and TAL. This action would also consider 
reestablishment of state-by-state quota allocations.

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-AO55
_______________________________________________________________________




671.  REGULATORY AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO ADDRESS INACCURACIES 
IN CURRENT NORTHEAST FISHERIES REGULATIONS

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 modify the current regulations for the 
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States to fix problems and 
inaccuracies that have resulted from numerous regulatory changes.

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-AO57
_______________________________________________________________________




672.  MODIFY AMERICAN LOBSTER REGULATIONS UNDER ATLANTIC COASTAL 
FISHERIES COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

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

Abstract: This action would provide an exemption from the lobster trap 
regulations to black sea bass fishers in the southernmost lobster 
management area. The action would grant an option to substitute (for 
the gear restrictions) an incidental allowance equal to 100 lobsters 
per day to a maximum of five days to vessels having limited access 
eligibility in both the black sea bass and lobster fisheries and 
fishing in lobster management area 5. The program would be implemented 
through a new lobster permit category and provides dual black sea bass 
and lobster fishers an opportunity to fish as closely to historical 
practices as possible.

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-AO58
_______________________________________________________________________




673.  AMENDMENTS TO FMPS FOR GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH AND GULF 
OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC COASTAL MIGRATORY PELAGIC RESOURCES TO 
LIMIT ENTRY INTO GULF RECREATIONAL-FOR-HIRE 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 end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: These amendments to the Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) for 
the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and to the Fishery 
Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf 
of Mexico and South Atlantic would impose additional measures limiting 
entry into the recreational-for-hire (i.e., charter vessel and 
headboat) fisheries for reef fish and coastal migratory pelagic fish 
(e.g., king and Spanish mackerel) in the exclusive economic zone of the 
Gulf of Mexico. NMFS published an advanced notice of proposed 
rulemaking announcing that the Council was considering November 18, 
1999, as a possible control date for this action (63 FR 64031). These 
measures would address the issue of the recreational sectors exceeding 
their annual allocations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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-AO62


_______________________________________________________________________



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 the end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This new FMP, as prepared jointly by the South Atlantic, Gulf 
of Mexico, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils, is to provide a 
comprehensive management structure for dolphin and wahoo in the 
Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean exclusive economic zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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-AO63
_______________________________________________________________________




675.  AMENDMENT 9 TO THE COASTAL PELAGIC SPECIES FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

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: Amendment 9 would define maximum sustainable yield for market 
squid, and address bycatch provision requirements of the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The amendment also 
addresses Indian treaty rights in the coastal pelagic species 
fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lent, 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-AO64
_______________________________________________________________________




676.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; REDUCING POSSIBILITY OF 
SERIOUS INJURY AND MORTALITY OF RIGHT WHALES BY OPERATION OF THE 
SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC SHARK GILLNET FISHERY

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would prohibit all fishermen who possess a 
valid Federal directed shark permit from leaving port with a shark 
gillnet on board without reporting to NMFS via an approved vessel 
monitoring system unit. This would allow NMFS to enforce existing 
closed critical habitat regulations off the coast of Florida during 
right whale season (November 15 through March 31).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO65
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1372 (c)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




678. 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

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for the purpose of educational or commercial photography.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




679. 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 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AL44
_______________________________________________________________________




680. 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                            05/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




681. RULEMAKING FOR THE INCIDENTAL TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS DURING 
WORLDWIDE 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 worldwide 
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                            10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




682. 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                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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


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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-AM85
_______________________________________________________________________




683. 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                           03/03/00                    65 FR 11542
NPRM                            11/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




684. 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                            12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




685. LIST OF FISHERIES FOR 2001

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




686.  DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT: PROPOSED CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STEELHEAD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 7, 2001.

Abstract: On June 7, 2000, NMFS listed the Northern California 
steelhead evolutionarily significant unit of steelhead as threatened 
under the Endangered Species Act. NMFS will now designate critical 
habitat for these steelhead.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AO04
_______________________________________________________________________




687.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: PROPOSED RANGE 
EXTENSION FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STEELHEAD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1999, juvenile southern California steelhead were found in 
San Mateo Creek in northern San Diego county about 100 miles south of 
Malibu Creek and in Topanga Creek in

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northern Los Angeles county. Based on this new information a range 
extension up to and including San Mateo Creek and a revision of 
critical habitat to include San Mateo and Topanga Creeks will soon be 
proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

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-AO05
_______________________________________________________________________




688.  TAKING OF THE COOK INLET, ALASKA, STOCK OF BELUGA WHALES 
BY ALASKA NATIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1371

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is regulating subsistence harvest of Cook Inlet Beluga 
to ensure that the harvest is sustainable and does not substantially 
delay the recovery of this marine mammal stock. Specific harvest levels 
and distribution of the harvest will be based upon Cooperative 
Agreements with Alaska Native Organizations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/00                    65 FR 59164
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/00
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Thomas C. Eagle, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Room 13725, 
Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2055
Fax: 301 713-4060
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO16
_______________________________________________________________________




689.  TAKING AND IMPORTING MARINE MAMMALS; TAKING MARINE MAMMALS 
INCIDENTAL TO OPERATION OF A LOW FREQUENCY SOUND SOURCE BY THE NORTH 
PACIFIC ACOUSTIC LABORATORY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.70

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                           08/24/00                    65 FR 51584
NPRM                            11/00/00

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-AO24
_______________________________________________________________________




690.  TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO COMMERCIAL FISHING 
OPERATIONS; HARBOR PORPOISE TAKE REDUCTION PLAN REGULATIONS; CHANGES TO 
LIST OF EXEMPTED WATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 2, 1998, NMFS issued a final rule (63 FR 66464) 
implementing the Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Plan (HPTRP). This rule 
would also change the list of exempted waters to include Delaware Bay, 
landward of the 72 COLREGS line (International Regulations for 
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AO30
_______________________________________________________________________




691.  MARINE MAMMALS; SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF NORTHERN FUR SEALS; 
HARVEST ESTIMATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1151 et seq; 16 USC 1371(b)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.21

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 1, 2000.

Abstract: To establish harvest estimates for the taking of fur seals by 
Alaska natives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, 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

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

RIN: 0648-AO40
_______________________________________________________________________




692.  CAPTIVE STELLER SEA LIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531-1543; subpart B, 3223.12; 16 USC 1361 et 
seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is to provide exception to captive Steller sea 
lions (those captured before listing) to assist the public display 
community in commerce involving these animals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jennifer Lyn Skidmore, Knauss Sea Grant Fellow, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Room 13710, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2289
Fax: 301 713-0376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO61



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NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



693. 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                            10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




694. 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 is considering issuing regulations to implement the 
Federal-agency consultation requirements of the National Marine 
Sanctuaries Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Helen Golde, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, Room 11536, Marine Sanctuaries 
Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-3145

RIN: 0648-AL06
_______________________________________________________________________




695. 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 proposed 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                            10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




696. 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                            10/00/00
Interim Final Rule              11/00/00
Final Action                    12/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AM88

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



697. 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                            03/07/00                    65 FR 11956
NPRM Comment Period End         04/21/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________




698. 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 (technical amendment) 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                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




699. 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                    10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




700. 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                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK40


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

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/26/00                    65 FR 39342
NPRM Comment Period End         08/10/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




702. 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              10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




703. 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                            06/12/00                    65 FR 36810
NPRM Comment Period End         06/26/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM34
_______________________________________________________________________




704. 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                            04/21/00                    65 FR 21385
NPRM Comment Period End         06/05/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




705. 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                            08/16/00                    65 FR 49959

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NPRM Comment Period End         09/15/00
Final Action                    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-AM46
_______________________________________________________________________




706. 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                            07/17/00                    65 FR 44018
NPRM Comment Period End         08/31/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




707. SIMPLIFICATION OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority: 46 USC 1177

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 259

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/19/00                    65 FR 31871
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/00
Comment Period Extended         07/05/00                    65 FR 41426
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lent, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




709. 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 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

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using trade restrictions to encourage compliance with ICCAT 
recommendations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM - Bluefin Tuna and 
Swordfish                       05/24/00                    65 FR 33517
NPRM - Atlantic Swordfish and 
Northern Albacore Tuna          05/24/00                    65 FR 33519
NPRM Comment Period End - 
Bluefin Tuna and Swordfish      07/18/00
NPRM Comment Period End - 
Atlantic Swordfish and Northern 
Albacore Tuna                   07/18/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN52
_______________________________________________________________________




710. 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              10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




711. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




712. 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: Dr. Rebecca Lent, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




713. 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: Donna Darm, 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

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Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AN82
_______________________________________________________________________




714.  ATLANTIC COAST HORSESHOE CRAB EEZ REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to close a 30-nautical mile radius to fishing 
for horseshoe crabs in the EEZ beginning from the mouth of the Delaware 
Bay (measured from the territorial sea boundary midway between Cape 
May, New Jersey and Cape Henlopen, Delaware) and extending seaward, and 
to establish permitting a reporting requirements for vessels that 
harvest and dealers then sell horseshoe crabs from the EEZ and to 
prohibit transfers at sea of horseshoe crabs in the EEZ from Maine 
through Florida. The intent of these rules is to provide protection for 
the Atlantic coast stocks of horseshoe crabs and to ensure the 
effectiveness of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's 
Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Horseshoe Crabs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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-AO02
_______________________________________________________________________




715.  NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE; NOTICE OF INTENT 
TO IMPLEMENT A MORATORIUM ON FISHING FOR HORSESHOE CRABS IN VIRGINIA 
STATE WATERS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 5, 2001.

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 Virginia is not in compliance with the 
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Interstate Fishery 
Management Plan for horseshoe crab 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 horseshoe crabs within 
Virginia state waters to be effective on October 15, 2000, if Virginia 
is not found in compliance with the Commission Interstate Fishery 
Management Plan for horseshoe crabs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/00

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-AO33
_______________________________________________________________________




716.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR 
THE WESTERN PACIFIC PELAGIC FISHERIES TO MITIGATE THE TAKE OF SEABIRDS

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: NMFS proposes a rule under the Fishery Management Plan for 
the Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region that would require 
operators of vessels registered for use under Hawaii pelagic longline 
limited access permits to use two or more of six specific bird 
mitigation techniques when fishing with pelagic longline gear north of 
25 degrees N. lat.; annually attend a protected species workshop 
conducted by NMFS; and release all hooked or entangled sea birds in a 
manner that maximizes their post-release survival. This proposed rule 
would reduce fishery impacts on black-footed and Laysan albatrosses 
that are accidentally hooked or entangled and killed by Hawaii pelagic 
longliners during the setting and hauling of longline gear. This 
proposed rule would also reduce the potential for interactions between 
pelagic longline fishing vessels and endangered short-tailed 
albatrosses, which are known to occasionally visit the Northwestern 
Hawaiian Islands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/00                    65 FR 41424
NPRM Comment Period End         08/21/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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-AO35
_______________________________________________________________________




717.  2001 QUOTAS FOR PURSE SEINE FISHERIES IN THE EASTERN 
PACIFIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 995 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice would advise the public and U.S. industries of 
the quotas for yellowfin and bigeye tuna established by the Inter-
American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) and approved by the 
Department of State. The notice would be published in accordance with a 
rule that established authority and procedures for the Southwest 
Regional Administrator, NMFS, to implement measures to carry out 
management recommendations of the IATTC as

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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                    07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lent, 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-AO48
_______________________________________________________________________




718.  MODIFY THE SCUP NORTHERN GEAR RESTRICTED AREA IN THE 
SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP AND BLACK SEA BASS FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP)

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 the NPRM comment period.

Abstract: The framework adjustment action would modify the Gear 
Restricted Areas (GRA's) for the period November - December, 2000 in 
the scup section of the FMP.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    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-AO56
_______________________________________________________________________




719.  FISHERIES OFF WEST COAST STATES AND IN THE WESTERN 
PACIFIC; WESTERN PACIFIC PELAGIC FISHERIES; HAWAII-BASED PELAGIC 
LONGLINE AREA CLOSURE; EMERGENCY INTERIM RULE

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, Judicial, August 25, 2000.

Abstract: As ordered by the U.S. District Court for the District of 
Hawaii, NMFS issues an emergency interim rule that closes certain 
waters in the central and north Pacific Ocean to longline fishing, 
imposes fishing gear restrictions, effort limits, fish sale 
restrictions, and catch reporting requirements, and requires increased 
observer coverage in the Hawaii-based pelagic longline fishery. This 
rule replaces an emergency interim rule issued by NMFS on December 23, 
1999, and subsequently extended on June 26, 2000. Like that rule, the 
intent of this rule is to reduce adverse impacts to sea turtles by the 
Hawaii longline fishery while NMFS prepares a comprehensive 
environmental impact statement that analyzes the environmental effects 
of fishing activities conducted under the Fishery Management Plan for 
Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    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-AO66
_______________________________________________________________________




720. 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                    60 FR 22345
Interim Final Rule              10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




721. 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.

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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                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

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
_______________________________________________________________________




722. IMPLEMENTATION OF 1997 MMPA AMENDMENTS AFFECTING YELLOWFIN TUNA 
PURSE SEINE FISHING IN THE EASTERN TROPICAL PACIFIC

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the 1997 amendments to the Marine 
Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regarding regulation of the U.S. yellowfin 
tuna fishery in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, and the regulation 
of yellowfin tuna into the United States from other nations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/99                    64 FR 31806
Interim Final Rule              01/03/00                       65 FR 30
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 0648-AI85
_______________________________________________________________________




723. 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                    12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




724. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: LISTING STATUS 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

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                            05/05/00                    65 FR 26167
Final Rule                      04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM90
_______________________________________________________________________




725. 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                            06/26/00                    65 FR 39336
Final Action                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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
_______________________________________________________________________




726. 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 
(ANPRM) 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 
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                           04/05/00                    65 FR 17852
Final Action                    10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




727. 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.

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 
reconvened 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AN88
_______________________________________________________________________




728.  RULE FOR GEAR MODIFICATIONS TO THE ATLANTIC LARGE WHALE 
TAKE REDUCTION PLAN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide gear modifications for lobster and 
gillnet fisheries to the ALWTRP.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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-AO60
_______________________________________________________________________




729.  WHALING PROVISIONS: ABORIGINAL SUBSISTENCE WHALING QUOTAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 916 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is announcing the aboriginal subsistence whaling quota

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for gray whales, and other limitations deriving from regulations 
adopted at the 1997 Annual Meeting of the International Whaling 
Commission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Cathy Campbell, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AO68



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NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



730. 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                            04/14/00                    65 FR 20269
Final Action                    11/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




731. 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                    10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




732.  FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY; TORTUGAS 
ECOLOGICAL RESERVE

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 22 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0648-AO18
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



733. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




734. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AK16


_______________________________________________________________________



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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-AK80
_______________________________________________________________________




737. OBSERVER FUNDING POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: Bruce.M[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL08
_______________________________________________________________________




738. CRAB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA RESERVES

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL92
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Interim Final Rule 
(Effective 01/20/2000 to 07/19/
2000)                           01/25/00                     65 FR 3892
Emergency Final Rule Effective 
Date Extended to 12/31/2000     06/12/00                    65 FR 36795
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM32
_______________________________________________________________________




740. 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: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM76
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN16
_______________________________________________________________________




742. AMENDMENT 13 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN17
_______________________________________________________________________




743. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN19
_______________________________________________________________________




744. AMENDMENT 14 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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-AN20


_______________________________________________________________________



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/00                     65 FR 7508
Final Action                    05/30/00                    65 FR 34443


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 427-2014

RIN: 0648-AN48
_______________________________________________________________________




746. DEEP-SEA RED CRAB FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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-AN68
_______________________________________________________________________




747.  FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR NORTHEAST SKATE

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 action would establish a fishery management plan for the 
7 species of skates found in the Northeast. Management measures would 
be established to end overfishing on 4 of the 7 species of skate and to 
provide basic protection for the remaining 3 species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/01

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-AO10
_______________________________________________________________________




748.  MULTISPECIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA PROGRAM BYCATCH 
ACCOUNTING

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 add language to exempt the full 
retention requirement of Community Development Quota (CDQ) and 
Prohibited Species Quota species for catch accounting when State law or 
other regulations required discard and allow vessels CDQ fishing to 
calculate maximum retainable bycatch for the retention of other CDQ 
species.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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-AO26
_______________________________________________________________________




749.  NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE; NOTICE OF INTENT 
TO IMPLEMENT A MORATORIUM ON FISHING FOR AMERICAN SHAD IN SOUTH CAROLINA 
STATE WATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 5, 2001.

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 South Carolina is not in compliance with 
the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Interstate Fishery 
Management Plan for American Shad and River Herring 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 
American shad within South Carolina state waters to be effective on 
January 5, 2001, if South Carolina is not found in compliance with the 
Commission Interstate Fishery Management Plan for horseshoe crabs by 
December 15, 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/16/00                    65 FR 49969


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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-AO34
_______________________________________________________________________




750. SEA TURTLE MONITORING AND CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR NONSHRIMP 
FISHERIES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 224

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/10/92                    57 FR 30709

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ANPRM Comment Period End        08/08/92
NPRM                            10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________




751. 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
Interim Final Rule              04/10/96                    61 FR 15884
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

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

RIN: 0648-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




752. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




753. 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

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________




754. 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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AK66
_______________________________________________________________________




755. PACIFIC OFFSHORE CETACEAN TAKE REDUCTION PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Lawson
Phone: 301 713-2322
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL70
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 424

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/00                    65 FR 37102
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Margaret C. Lorenz
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL91
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN89
_______________________________________________________________________




758.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: PERMIT EXEMPTIONS

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 222

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: NMFS is providing exceptions to prohibitions to allow Federal 
and State employees to perform conservation activities.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO37
_______________________________________________________________________




759.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: PERMITS: SUSPENSION 
CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES AND REVOCATION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES

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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify endangered and threatened species 
permit suspension and revocation criteria and procedures under the 
Endangered Species Act.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Terri Jordan, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Fax: 301 713-0376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO59



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OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


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760. REGIONAL MARINE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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)



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761. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/26/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/26/00                    65 FR 45844
Final Rule Effective            08/25/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




764. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE PRODUCT RECOVERY RATE CODES FOR 
CERTAIN ALASKA GROUNDFISH PRODUCTS

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI87


_______________________________________________________________________



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765. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT BYCATCH REDUCTION MEASURES

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AJ47
_______________________________________________________________________




766. RULEMAKING TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH PACIFIC LOAN PROGRAM

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/15/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AK07
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Charles Karnella
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AK11
_______________________________________________________________________




768. AMENDMENT 52 TO FMP FOR GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF BERING SEA AND 
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA AND AMENDMENT 52 TO FMP FOR GROUNDFISH OF GULF OF 
ALASKA

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AK73
_______________________________________________________________________




769. AMENDMENT 17 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                    07/03/00                    65 FR 41016
Final Action Effective          08/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AK96
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/26/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL12
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/29/00                    65 FR 16766
Final Action Effective          04/28/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AL27
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/16/00                    65 FR 31105
Final Action Effective          06/15/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL30
_______________________________________________________________________




773. COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT ADDRESSING ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT IN 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/14/00                    65 FR 37292
Final Action Effective          07/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL43


_______________________________________________________________________



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/26/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Donna Darm
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL68
_______________________________________________________________________




775. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/19/00                    65 FR 31831
Final Action Effective          06/19/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL81
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/25/00                    65 FR 33780
Final Action Effective          06/26/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL88
_______________________________________________________________________




777. 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.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AL96
_______________________________________________________________________




778. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/11/00                    65 FR 30362
Final Rule Effective            06/12/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM01
_______________________________________________________________________




779. ESTABLISH A CONTROL DATE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE RECREATIONAL-FOR-
HIRE SECTORS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL MIGRATORY PELAGICS AND REEF 
FISH FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/04/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM03
_______________________________________________________________________




780. REGULATORY AMENDMENT UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP) FOR 
REEF FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO TO ESTABLISH RED SNAPPER 
MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
0648-AN96                       08/04/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM04
_______________________________________________________________________




781. 2000 HARVEST GUIDELINES FOR THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS 
LOBSTER FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Charles Karnella
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AM16
_______________________________________________________________________




782. EFFECTS OF SPOTTER AIRCRAFT ASSISTANCE IN ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA 
(BFT) FISHERY

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Combined with RIN 
0648-AN54                       08/02/00

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: Bruce.M[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM27
_______________________________________________________________________




783. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT 11 TO REBUILD C. BAIRDI STOCKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          06/08/00
Final Action                    06/20/00                    65 FR 38216

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM29
_______________________________________________________________________




784. RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR 2000

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM43
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/24/00                    65 FR 33486
Final Rule Effective            05/24/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM48
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/28/00                    65 FR 16341

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM49
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/22/00                    65 FR 32042
Final Rule Effective            05/22/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM50
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/20/00                    65 FR 14909

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM52
_______________________________________________________________________




789. EMERGENCY INTERIM RULE TO CLOSE RED PORGY FISHERY OF THE SOUTH 
ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Interim Rule          09/03/99                    64 FR 48324
Comment Period End              10/04/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM55
_______________________________________________________________________




790. BSAI FMP AMENDMENT 58

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/12/00                    65 FR 60587

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM63
_______________________________________________________________________




791. ESTABLISH A CONTROL DATE FOR THE DOLPHIN AND WAHOO FISHERIES OF THE 
SOUTH ATLANTIC, GULF OF MEXICO, AND CARIBBEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers

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Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM67
_______________________________________________________________________




792. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/19/00                    65 FR 31827
Final Rule Effective            06/19/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM70
_______________________________________________________________________




793. MODIFY DEALER AND VESSEL REPORTS REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/13/00                    65 FR 60892

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM74
_______________________________________________________________________




794. AMENDMENT 12 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 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                            06/01/00                    65 FR 35040
Final Rule                      08/31/00                    65 FR 52955
Final Rule Effective            10/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM75
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Review RFA Summary and 
Supplementary Information       04/26/00                    65 FR 24440
Final Action                    08/01/00                    65 FR 47215

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: Bruce.M[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM79
_______________________________________________________________________




796. GREATER AMBERJACK TRIP LIMIT UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 
SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/19/00                    65 FR 31507
Final Rule                      09/13/00                    65 FR 55203
Final Rule Effective            10/13/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AM93
_______________________________________________________________________




797. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/16/00                    65 FR 31132
Final Rule                      07/03/00                    65 FR 41015
Final Rule Effective            08/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AN07
_______________________________________________________________________




798. ANNUAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISHING YEAR 2000 FOR ATLANTIC HERRING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - See RIN 0648-AI78   08/03/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN11
_______________________________________________________________________




799. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 12 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/03/00                    65 FR 11478

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN18
_______________________________________________________________________




800. RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENT REVISIONS TO THE ALASKA 
GROUNDFISH FISHERIES LOGBOOKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/14/00

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AN22
_______________________________________________________________________




801. AMENDMENT 64 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BERING 
SEA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/26/00                    65 FR 34133
Final Action                    08/24/00                    65 FR 51553

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AN25
_______________________________________________________________________




802. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH/MODIFY SPECIAL MANAGEMENT ZONES 
UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY OF THE 
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/00                    65 FR 41041
Final Rule                      10/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AN35
_______________________________________________________________________




803. AMENDMENT 12 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SNAPPER-GROUPER 
FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION (FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/06/00                    65 FR 35877
Final Rule                      08/23/00                    65 FR 51248
Final Rule Effective            09/22/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AN39
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/29/00                    65 FR 16780
Final Action Effective          04/28/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN46
_______________________________________________________________________




805. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          06/15/00
Final Action                    06/19/00                    65 FR 37903

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN49
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/24/00                    65 FR 21658
Final Action Effective          05/01/00
Final Action                    07/14/00                    65 FR 43687
Final Action Effective          08/28/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN51
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    05/01/00
Interim Final Rule              05/04/00                    65 FR 25887

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN53
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          04/13/00
Final Action                    04/14/00                    65 FR 20092

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: Bruce.M[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN56


_______________________________________________________________________



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AN57
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Correction Notice               03/17/00                    65 FR 14519
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/31/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN61
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
0648-AN53                       08/03/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN67
_______________________________________________________________________




812. 2000 QUOTAS FOR YELLOWFIN TUNA FISHERY IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/28/00                    65 FR 58321

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca Lent
Phone: 562 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AN73
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/11/00                    65 FR 54817

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca Lent
Phone: 562 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AN74
_______________________________________________________________________




814. 2000-2001 MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND 
TREATY INDIAN SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND 
CALIFORNIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          05/02/00
Final Action                    05/05/00                    65 FR 26138

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AN81
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/00                    65 FR 41044
Withdrawn - Court Ordered 
Injunction                      08/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AN94
_______________________________________________________________________




816.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO THE REEF FISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT 
PLAN TO SET RED SNAPPER MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 
SEASONS

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 and beyond, until changed, in accordance with the FMP's 
framework procedure for setting total allowable catch and associated 
measures. This rule would modify the recreational and commercial red 
snapper fishing season dates; allocate two thirds of the commercial red 
snapper quota for the spring fishing season, with the remainder for the 
fall fishing season; increase the recreational red snapper minimum size 
limit, and reinstate the 4-fish recreational red snapper bag limit for 
captain and crew of for-hire vessels (charter vessels and headboats). 
The objective is to maximize the economic benefits from the red snapper 
resource within the constraints of the stock rebuilding plan for this 
overfished resource.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/09/00                    65 FR 36656
NPRM Comment Period End         07/10/00

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Final Action                    08/17/00                    65 FR 50150
Final Action Effective          09/18/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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-AN96
_______________________________________________________________________




817.  EXTENSION OF AN INTERIM RULE TO ADJUST MANAGEMENT MEASURES 
IN THE RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL RED SNAPPER FISHERIES OF THE GULF OF 
MEXICO REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: An interim rule is in effect through June 19, 2000, that 
changes the management measures for the red snapper fishery in the 
exclusive economic zone of the Gulf of Mexico in order to reduce 
overfishing, as requested by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management 
Council. That interim rule modifies the recreational and commercial 
fishing seasons, 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). NMFS extends this 
interim rule for an additional 180 days. The intended effect is to 
reduce overfishing of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/09/00                    65 FR 36643
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/19/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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-AN99
_______________________________________________________________________




818.  DELETION OF REGULATORY REFERENCES TO MORATORIUM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Final rule; technical amendment to remove reference to 
``moratorium'' wherever it appears throughout the 50 CFR 679 
regulations and revise some paragraphs dealing with the License 
Limitation Program where moratorium is referenced. A Moratorium Program 
``sunset date'' ended the effect of that program on December 31, 1999, 
and the moratorium program was essentially replaced by the License 
Limitation Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/21/00                    65 FR 45316
Final Action Effective          07/21/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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-AO00
_______________________________________________________________________




819.  FINAL RULE AMENDS REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING LICENSE 
LIMITATION FOR PERMIT NON-SEVERABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implement a policy under the License Limitation Program that 
crab and groundfish licenses are non-severable. This rulemaking will 
implement transfer provisions that make non-severable (1) area and 
area/species endorsements for a groundfish or crab license and (2) a 
crab license and a groundfish license based on history of a single 
vessel and initially issued to a single person.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          05/11/00
Final Action                    05/16/00                    65 FR 31003

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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-AO01
_______________________________________________________________________




820.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES: ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA 
SPECIFICATIONS; REGULATORY AMENDMENT

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 amend the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species 
(HMS) regulations to allow Purse Seine vessel owners to carry over 
unharvested bluefin tuna (BFT) quota between fishing years on a per 
vessel basis. NMFS also proposes BFT quota and effort control 
specifications for the 2000 fishing year. The proposed specifications 
are necessary to implement the 1998 recommendation of the International 
Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas required by the 
Atlantic Tunas Convention Act and to achieve domestic management 
objectives under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/24/00                    65 FR 33513
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/00
Final Action Effective          07/07/00
Final Action                    07/12/00                    65 FR 42883

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO03
_______________________________________________________________________




821.  EMERGENCY RULE TO CLOSE THE YEAR 2000 CRUSTACEAN FISHERY 
IN THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issues a final rule to close the 2000 Northwestern 
Hawaiian Islands commercial lobster fishery, which was scheduled to 
open on July 1, 2000. This rule, which is authorized by the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, amends current 
regulations promulgated under the Fishery Management Plan for 
Crustacean Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region. NMFS is closing the 
lobster fishery to prevent the potential for overfishing lobster 
resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/28/00                    65 FR 24906
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/00
Final Rule                      06/26/00                    65 FR 39314
Final Rule Effective            07/01/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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-AO06
_______________________________________________________________________




822.  NOTICE OF CONTROL DATE FOR HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES 
FISHERIES OF THE WEST COAST

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 
developing a Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Highly Migratory Species 
(HMS) off the Pacific Coast that would place HMS species such as tuna, 
billfish, and sharks under Federal management. This document announces 
a control date of March 9, 2000, after which vessels participating in 
the commercial (troll, long line, drift gillnet, harpoon, purse seine), 
and charter boat fisheries for HMS may not be qualified if the Council 
determines that a program to limit entry to the fisheries is 
appropriate. The intended effect of this announcement is to discourage 
speculative entry into the Pacific Coast HMS fisheries while the 
Council determines whether, it will limit participation in the 
fisheries in the future. If the Council decides to limit future 
participation, it will decide on criteria at that time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/31/00                    65 FR 34635
Final Action Effective          06/30/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lent, 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-AO11
_______________________________________________________________________




823.  ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONTROL DATE FOR POSSIBLE MANAGEMENT 
MEASURES LIMITING PARTICIPATION BY GEAR TYPE IN THE COMMERCIAL REEF FISH 
FISHERIES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is considering 
whether there is a need to limit participation by gear type in the 
commercial reef fish fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of 
the Gulf of Mexico and, if there is a need, what management measures 
should be imposed to accomplish this. Possible measures include 
modifications to the existing limited entry program to control fishery 
participation, or effort, based on gear type, such as a requirement for 
a gear endorsement on the commercial reef fish vessel permit for the 
appropriate gear. Gear types which may be included are longlines, buoy 
gear, handlines, rod-and-reel, bandit gear, spearfishing gear, and 
powerheads used with spears. Announcement of a control date for gear 
eligibility is intended to discourage the use of different gear based 
on economic speculation during the Council's deliberation on the 
issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/12/00                    65 FR 42978
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/12/00
Withdrawn                       08/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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-AO12
_______________________________________________________________________




824.  FRAMEWORK 35 TO THE MULTISPECIES FMP - RAISED FOOTROPE 
WHITING TRAWL EXEMPTED FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Framework 35 establishes an exempted small mesh whiting 
fishery in the Gulf of Maine. This rule would implement provisions to 
exempt a fishery from the Gulf of Maine/Georges

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Bank Regulated Mesh Area mesh size regulations and closed area 
restrictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/16/00                    65 FR 49942

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-AO15
_______________________________________________________________________




825.  2000 PROVISIONAL QUOTA FOR BIGEYE TUNA IN THE EASTERN 
PACIFIC OCEAN (EPO)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Tuna quotas for the EPO are announced by NMFS after the 
Department of State (DOS) has approved recommended quotas of the Inter-
American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), in which the U.S. is a 
member nation. The IATTC set a provisional bigeye quota for 2000 at 
40,000 metric tons, a measure which has been approved by the DOS. The 
quota would be implemented by prohibiting purse seine sets on floating 
objects when the quota is reached. The quota is based on a scientific 
assessment of the status of the bigeye stock and on expected fishery 
patterns. For example, it is known that sets on floating objects result 
in mixed species catches with substantial catches of juvenile bigeye 
and yellowfin. By limiting sets on floating objects, the catch of 
juvenile bigeye is limited and the long-term sustainability of the 
stock is more likely to be maintained. The U.S. fleet fishes 
principally on floating objects and could be limited by these quotas, 
but U.S. participation in the EPO now is considerably lower than in the 
1980s. Therefore, the economic impacts would not be expected to be 
significant. Further, all member nations' fleets would be subject to 
this regionwide quota. There is, however, a potential for early closure 
of the fishery if the quota is reached earlier than projected; for 
example, if catch rates are higher than expected, or effort is higher 
than expected, or both, the quota could be taken before the end of the 
year. The IATTC intends to review available fishery data in June 2000 
to determine if the provisional quota should be changed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lent, 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-AO21
_______________________________________________________________________




826.  REFORMAT THE REGULATIONS AT 50 CFR PART 679

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is to reformat and simplify the regulations 
at 679. All regulatory text that addresses prohibitions will be removed 
from current locations in 679.22, 679.23, and 679.24 and relocated in 
679.7.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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-AO29
_______________________________________________________________________




827.  EMERGENCY RULE: ADJUSTMENT OF THE SUMMER FLOUNDER 
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish a procedure to adjust the summer 
flounder fishing quota for the 2001 fishing year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/02/00                    65 FR 47648
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/01/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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-AO32
_______________________________________________________________________




828.  ESTABLISH A CONTROL DATE FOR THE COMMERCIAL PENAEID SHRIMP 
FISHERY IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Publication of the ANPR for a control date in the Federal 
Register will inform the commercial shrimp fishery that the south 
Atlantic Fishery Management Council is considering potential management 
measures that would limit the number of participants in the penaeid 
shrimp fishery of the South Atlantic. Anyone entering that fishery 
after the control date will not be assured of future access should a 
management regime be implemented that limits the number of participants 
in the fishery. The control date also is intended to discourage new 
entry into the fishery based on economic

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speculation while the Council considers the issues and appropriate 
remedies. Implementation of any such program would require the 
Council's preparation of an amendment to the Fishery Management Plan 
for the Shrimp Fishery of the South Atlantic followed by Secretarial 
review, approval, and implementation by final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/08/00                    65 FR 54474
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/10/00
Withdrawn                       10/18/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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-AO39
_______________________________________________________________________




829.  INTERIM REGULATIONS TO CLOSE ALL CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE 
BSAI AND THE GOA WEST OF 144/W LONGITUDE TO TRAWLING FOR GROUNDFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, August 14, 2000.

Abstract: This rulemaking would implement a court-ordered injunction to 
close all critical habitat for groundfish to protect the western 
population of Steller sea lion. This action is necessary for agency 
compliance with the court order to provide for further mitigation of 
effects of the commercial groundfish fisheries on Steller sea lions and 
their critical habitat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    08/09/00
Interim Final Rule              08/15/00                    65 FR 49766

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: James L. Balsiger, 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-AO44
_______________________________________________________________________




830.  EMERGENCY INTERIM RULE TO PROHIBIT USE OF TRAP GEAR IN 
ROYAL RED SHRIMP FISHERY OF GULF OF MEXICO UNDER FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN 
FOR SHRIMP FISHERY OF GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This emergency interim rule would prohibit the use of trap 
gear in the royal red shrimp fishery within the exclusive economic zone 
of the Gulf of Mexico. The intended effect of this rule is to prevent 
gear conflict and overfishing in the royal red shrimp fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/14/00
Emergency Interim Final Rule    09/19/00                    65 FR 56500
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/19/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting 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-AO52
_______________________________________________________________________




831.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; PELAGIC LONGLINE 
FISHERY; SEA TURTLE BYCATCH REDUCTION MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This emergency rule implements limited time and area closures 
to pelagic longlining in the northeast distant statistical area (Grand 
Banks) to reduce sea turtle interactions and requires all pelagic 
longline vessels in all areas to carry line-cutters and dipnets to 
reduce the mortality of incidentally captured sea turtles. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/13/00                    65 FR 60889
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/08/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Rogers, Acting Chief for Highly Migratory 
Species, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Room 13563, Bldg. Ssmc3, Stop F/SF1, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2347
Fax: 301 713-1917

RIN: 0648-AO67
_______________________________________________________________________




832. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO FISHERIES-RELATED RESEARCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229; 50 CFR 216

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No Action Planned   08/04/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AF50


_______________________________________________________________________



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833. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/10/00                    65 FR 42481
Final Action Effective          09/08/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 0648-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




834. NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE PROTECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 224

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/04/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory Silber
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Combined With RIN 0648-AM59     07/10/00                    65 FR 42422

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 0648-AK94
_______________________________________________________________________




836. DETERMINATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR JOHNSON'S SEAGRASS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/05/00                    65 FR 17786
Final Action Effective          05/05/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL82
_______________________________________________________________________




837. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/25/00                    65 FR 34014
Final Action Effective          05/25/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM09
_______________________________________________________________________




838. LIST OF FISHERIES FOR 2000

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/26/00                    65 FR 24448
Final Action Effective          04/26/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Lawson
Phone: 301 713-2322
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM28
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.23

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/24/99                    64 FR 27925
Final Rule                      10/01/99                    64 FR 53269

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Brad Smith
Phone: 907 271-5006
Email: Brad.S[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM57
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Economically Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Combined with RIN 
0648-AK94                       07/10/00                    65 FR 42422

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM59
_______________________________________________________________________




841. 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

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/31/00                    65 FR 34590
Final Rule Effective            06/30/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Thomas C. Eagle
Phone: 301 713-2055
Fax: 301 713-4060
Email: Tom.E[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM84
_______________________________________________________________________




842. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; SHRIMP FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 223

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Temporary Rule                  10/25/99                    64 FR 57397
Temporary Rule                  12/13/99                    64 FR 69416

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN30
_______________________________________________________________________




843. DOLPHIN-SAFE TUNA LABELING; OFFICIAL MARK

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/30/00                    65 FR 34408
Final Action Effective          06/29/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Bach
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AN37
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/30/99                    64 FR 73434
Final Rule Effective            11/01/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Gregory Silber
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AN40
_______________________________________________________________________




845. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; RESTRICTIONS TO FISHING 
ACTIVITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 223

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/16/99                    64 FR 70196

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN45
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/07/00                    65 FR 36074
Final Action Effective          08/07/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AN58
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224; 50 CFR 226

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/19/00                    65 FR 20915
Final Action Effective          04/19/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN90
_______________________________________________________________________




848. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.170

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
0648-AO24                       08/04/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AN91
_______________________________________________________________________




849. 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.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/03/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Emily E. Hanson
Phone: 301 713-2322
Fax: 301 713-4060
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN93
_______________________________________________________________________




850.  NOTICE AND HEARING ON SECTION 103 REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1373 et seq

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CFR Citation: 50 CFR 228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is reinstating procedures related to hearings on the 
record under section 103 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/27/00                    65 FR 39560
Final Action Effective          06/27/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Tom Eagle, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Room 13725, 1315 East West Highway, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2055
Fax: 301 713-4060
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO17
_______________________________________________________________________




851.  SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; RESTRICTIONS TO FISHING 
ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To close an area along North Carolina and Virginia to large 
mesh gillnets for sea turtle conservation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/18/00                    65 FR 31500

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AO19
_______________________________________________________________________




852.  SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO SHRIMP 
TRAWLING ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Temporary rule to require the use of the leatherback TED 
modification in the shrimp fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/25/00                    65 FR 33779

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AO22
_______________________________________________________________________




853.  SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; SHRIMP TRAWLING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 742 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issues this temporary action to allow the use of limited 
tow times by shrimp trawlers as an alternative to the use of Turtle 
Excluder Devices (TEDs) in inshore waters of Galveston Bay, Texas, 
north of the Galveston jetties, east of the Galveston Island 
Interstate-45 Causeway, west of the ``Shellfish Line'' in East Bay (the 
line running from the entrance to Robinson Bayou to the tide gauge in 
Marsh Point), and, in Trinity Bay, south of the line running from the 
entrance of Double Bayou to Umbrella Point. Unusual, dense 
concentrations of marine organisms in this area are clogging TEDs, 
rendering the TEDs ineffective in expelling sea turtles from the shrimp 
nets as well as negatively impacting fishermen's catches.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/29/00                    65 FR 52348

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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-AO43
_______________________________________________________________________




854. THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/00                    65 FR 39041

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




855. LICENSING OF PRIVATE REMOTE-SENSING SPACE SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 960

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      08/30/00                    65 FR 46822

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Charles Wooldridge
Phone: 301 713-2024

RIN: 0648-AC64

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




856. 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); 47 USC 902(b)(2)(M)

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. Thereafter, on 
February 10, 1999, the agency announced a public meeting to explore the 
future administration and management of the .us domain name space, and 
conducted that meeting on March 9, 1999.
In an effort to develop a more concrete framework for the procurement 
of .us, on August 22, 2000, the agency published a request for comment 
on a draft statement of work and draft methods and procedures section, 
each of which is expected to be incorporated in a request for proposals 
for the management and administration of the .us domain space. (See 65 
FR 50964, August 22, 2000.) The comment period closed on October 6, 
2000.

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
Request for Comments            08/22/00                    65 FR 50964
Comment Period End              10/06/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Rose, Telecommunications Policy Specialist, 
Office of International Affairs, Department of Commerce, National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration, 6th Floor, Office of 
International Affairs, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3167
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0660-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




857.  MANDATORY REIMBURSEMENT RULES FOR RELOCATION OF FEDERAL 
SPECTRUM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 47 USC sec 921 et seq; PL 105-261; 112 Stat/
1920(1998); 47 USC sec 923(g)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Defense Authorization Act requires successful 
bidders of auctions of Federal spectrum to compensate the Federal 
incumbent users for the marginal costs associated with the relocation 
of a Federal station. This mandatory reimbursement applies to the 20MHz 
of spectrum identified for reallocation under the Balanced Budget Act 
of 1997, the 1710-1755MHz band identified under the Omnibus Budget 
Reconciliation Act of 1993, and future allocations. The National 
Defense Authorization Act requires NTIA to develop reimbursement 
procedures which are to include a process for resolving differences 
between the Federal Government and commercial licenses regarding 
estimates of relocation or modification of costs. This NPRM will set 
forth those rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Milton Brown, Deputy Chief Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
HCHB Room 4713, 14th & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-1816
Fax: 202 501-8013
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0660-AA14

[[Page 73710]]

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




858.  REQUEST FOR COMMENT ON PRELIMINARY DRAFT CONVENTION ON 
JURISDICTION AND FOREIGN JUDGMENTS AND CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL JUDGMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is 
seeking the views of the public concerning common jurisdictional rules 
for international civil and commercial cases and enforcement of 
judgements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Lucas, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Office of Legislative and International Affairs, 
Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9300
Fax: 703 305-8885
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2)(D); 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry I. Moatz, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




860. TECHNICAL AND NONTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION TO 
PRACTICE BEFORE THE PTO IN PATENT CASES, DISCIPLINARY RULES, AND 
INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2)(D); 35 USC 32

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking amends the rules of practice before the PTO 
to include the technical and nontechnical requirements for registration 
to practice before the PTO in patent cases, as well as new Disciplinary 
Rules, and new rules regarding Investigations and Disciplinary 
Proceedings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry I. Moatz, 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-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




861. 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                            10/00/00
Final Rule                      11/00/00
Final Action Effective          11/00/00

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, Suite 810, Office of Procurement, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8219
Fax: 703 305-8294
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB11


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 73711]]

862.  PROCEDURES FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS, OBTAINING EVIDENCE, 
INDEMNIFYING EMPLOYEES, AND MAKING A CLAIM UNDER THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS 
ACT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); 28 USC 2672; 44 USC 3101

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office proposes rules 
relating to litigation and claims against Office. Specifically, the 
rules will provide procedures for service of process, for obtaining 
Office documents and employee testimony, for indemnifying employees, 
and for making a claim against the Office under the Federal Tort Claims 
Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Torczon, Administrative Patent Judge, 
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-AB22
_______________________________________________________________________




863.  STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE FEE STRUCTURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 106-113, sec 4204

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, November 29, 2000, Study submission.
Study required to be submitted to Congress no later than November 29, 
2000.

Abstract: Study will address issues involving the patent fee structure 
to determine how best to encourage maximum participation of the U.S. 
inventors community.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          10/02/00                    65 FR 58746

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barrett J. Riordan, Senior Economist, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Suite 807, Crystal Park One, 
2011 Crystal Drive, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8475
Fax: 703 305-8138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB24
_______________________________________________________________________




864.  RULES OF PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS AND 
INTERFERENCES IN APPEALS UNDER 35 U.S.C. 134

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(B)(2); 35 USC 6; 35 USC 134

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.14; 37 CFR 1.191 to 1.198

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office proposes to 
amend its rules of patent appellate practice to simplify proceedings 
and to reflect changes in recent legislation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey V. Nase, Administrative Patent Judge, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Commissioner of 
Patents and Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9797
Fax: 703 308-7953
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




865. REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002

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, 2001.

Abstract: This rulemaking revises certain patent and trademark fees to 
reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) consistent with 
PL 105-358, as amended by PL 106-113.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/01
Final Action Effective          10/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




866. 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

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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                            04/06/00                    65 FR 18154
NPRM Comment Period End         06/12/00                    65 FR 18154
Final Rule                      11/00/00
Final Rule Effective            12/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




867. 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 1.74, 1.75, 1.104; 37 CFR 1.111 to 113

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent Office is publishing 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
Comment Period End              03/22/00
Final Guidelines                10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




868. 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, 1.104, 1.111 to 113

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent Office is publishing 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
Comment Period End              03/22/00
Final Guidelines                10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




869. 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 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                     65 FR 3127
Final Action                    10/00/00
Final Action Effective          10/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




870. ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN UNNECESSARY OR OBSOLETE REQUIREMENTS IN 
PATENT INTERFERENCE PRACTICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.601(f), 1.606, 1.609; 37 CFR 1.671, 1.682, 
1.683; 37 CFR 1.688

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office amends its 
rules of practice in patent interferences to eliminate certain 
unnecessary or obsolete requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/20/00                    65 FR 56792
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/20/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred E. McKelvey, Senior Administrative Patent Judge,

[[Page 73713]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




871.  TREATMENT OF MISPLACED APPLICATION AND PATENT FILES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(B)(2)

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office is proposing to 
amend the rules of practice to provide for the replacement of 
application and patent files that cannot be located after a reasonable 
search. This change is designed to expedite the process of application 
and patent file reconstruction to minimize the processing or 
examination delays resulting when the Office cannot locate an 
application or patent file after a reasonable search.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/10/00                    65 FR 42309
NPRM Comment Period End         08/09/00                    65 FR 42309
Final Rule                      10/00/00
Final Rule Effective            10/00/00

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-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




872. MADRID PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION ACT RULES CHANGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary E. Hannon
Phone: 703 308-8910
Fax: 703 308-9395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________




873. CORRESPONDENCE FILED IN THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.1

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy C. Slutter
Phone: 703 557-9035
Fax: 703 305-9373
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________




874.  NOTIFICATION OF REQUIRED AND OPTIONAL SEARCH CRITERIA FOR 
COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED BUSINESS METHOD PATENT APPLICATIONS IN CLASS 705 
AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office is providing 
notification to the public of the required and optional search criteria 
used during examination of patent applications related to computer 
implemented Business Methods in Class 705. The Office is seeking 
comments concerning additional databases documenting practices, 
procedures, and developments in individual specific industries within 
the computer implemented business method field.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert A. Clarke, Legal Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Office of Patent Legal 
Administration, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 305-6916
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




875. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT THE PATENT BUSINESS GOALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 3; 37 CFR 5; 37 CFR 10

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/08/00                    65 FR 54604
Final Rule Effective            09/08/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hiram H. Bernstein

[[Page 73714]]

Phone: 703 305-9285

RIN: 0651-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________




876. CONSIDERATION OF INTERLOCUTORY RULINGS AT FINAL HEARING IN 
INTERFERENCE PROCESSINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.655(a)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/16/99                    64 FR 12900

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/00                    65 FR 17946
Final Rule                      09/20/00                    65 FR 57024
Final Rule Effective            11/29/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 305-6916

RIN: 0651-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/18/00                    65 FR 56366
Final Rule Effective            10/18/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 305-6916

RIN: 0651-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/24/00                    65 FR 33452
Final Rule Effective            06/05/00                    65 FR 33452

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 305-6916

RIN: 0651-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________




880. CHANGES TO APPLICATION EXAMINATION AND PROVISIONAL APPLICATION 
PRACTICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/19/00                    65 FR 14865
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/29/00                    65 FR 14865
Final Rule                      08/16/00                    65 FR 50092
Final Rule Effective            08/16/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 305-6916

RIN: 0651-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________




881. DESIGN PATENT CLAIM LANGUAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.151 to 154

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/01/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Magdalen Greenlief
Phone: 703 305-8813
Fax: 703 305-8825
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________




882.  REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON PATENT LAW TREATY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 
requested comments to obtain the views of the public on the effort to 
simplify formal requirements in patent applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          03/09/00                    65 FR 12515
Comment Period End              04/21/00                    65 FR 12515

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lois E. Boland, Special Program Examiner, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Office of Legislative and 
International Affairs, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9300
Fax: 703 305-8885
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________




883.  NOTICE OF PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON 
ISSUES RELATED TO EXAMINATION OF COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED BUSINESS METHOD 
PATENT APPLICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invited 
members of the public to participate in a roundtable discussion of 
topics related to computer-implemented business method patent.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          06/22/00                    65 FR 38811

[[Page 73715]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Lucas, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Office of Legislative and International Affairs, 
Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9300
Fax: 703 305-8885
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________




884.  FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACT RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552, 552a, 553; 31 USC 3717; 35 USC 2(b)(2), 21, 
41, 122; 44 USC 3101

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 102.1 to 102.11, 102.21 to 102.34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is 
amending the rules of practice to provide rules to implement and 
enforce the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA). The 
proposed rules adopt the substance and scope of the Department of 
Commerce's proposed amended FOIA and PA rules published in the Federal 
Register on May 31, 2000 (65 FR 34606-34625). A new part will be added 
to Subchapter B of Chapter One, Title 37, to include the FOIA and PA 
rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/00                    65 FR 41903
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/00                    65 FR 41903
Final Action                    08/31/00                    65 FR 52916
Final Action Effective          10/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Gerard Piccolo, Associate Solicitor, Department 
of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box 8, Director of USPTO, 
Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9035
Fax: 703 305-9373
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB21
_______________________________________________________________________




885.  SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATION GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING THE 
APPLICABILITY OF 35 USC 112.6

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.75; 37 CFR 1.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has 
published supplemental guidelines to be used by office personnel in 
their review of patent applications. The guidelines concern claim 
language that involves 35 USC 112, Para. 6.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          07/30/99                    64 FR 41392
Final Action                    06/21/00                    65 FR 38510

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-AB23
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


Technology Administration (TA)



_______________________________________________________________________




886. 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: Philip J. Greene, Acting Chief Counsel for Technology 
Administration, Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, HCHB 
Room 5877, 14th & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-1984
Fax: 202 482-0253
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA13

[[Page 73716]]

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Technology Administration (TA)



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887. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00
Final Rule                      01/00/01

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
Fax: 202 273-0607
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Technology Administration (TA)



_______________________________________________________________________




888. 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
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/13/95                    60 FR 41811
Final Action                    10/00/00
Final Action Effective          10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




889. 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 
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                    61 FR 40997
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
Fax: 202 273-0607
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Technology Administration (TA)



_______________________________________________________________________




890. 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
Fax: 202 273-0607
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA17
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