[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions] [Department of the Interior Semiannual Regulatory Agenda] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] [[Page 25509]] Part X Department of the Interior _______________________________________________________________________ Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 25510]]DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary 25 CFR Ch. I 30 CFR Chs. II and VII 36 CFR Ch. I 43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II 48 CFR Ch. 14 50 CFR Chs. I and IV Semiannual Regulatory Agenda AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled for review or development between April 2001 and October 2001. The Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require publication of the agenda. ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise indicated, all agency contacts are located at the Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You should direct all comments and inquiries with regard to these rules to the appropriate agency contact. You should direct general comments relating to the agenda to the Office of Regulatory Affairs, Department of the Interior, at the address above or on 202-208-5257 or 202-208-3071. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With this publication, the Department satisfies the requirement of Executive Order 12866 that the Department publish an agenda of rules that we have issued or expect to issue and of currently effective rules that we have scheduled for review. Simultaneously, the Department meets the requirement of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) to publish an agenda in April and October of each year identifying rules that will have significant economic effects on a substantial number of small entities. We have specifically identified in the agenda rules that will have such effects. Dated: March 14, 2001. Richard A. Stephan, Federal Register Liaison Officer. Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1231 Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures.............................. 1090-AA29 1232 Records and Testimony; Freedom of Information Act................................... 1090-AA61 1233 Department Hearings and Appeals; Special Rules Applicable to Public Land Hearings 1090-AA68 and Appeals......................................................................... 1234 Department Hearings and Appeals; Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the 1090-AA73 Hearings Division................................................................... 1235 Department Hearings and Appeals Procedures; Rules Applicable in Indian Affairs 1090-AA78 Hearings and Appeals................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1236 Limitation of Awards To Permit Applicants Under Section 525(e) of SMCRA............. 1090-AA74 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1237 Revised Statute 2477 Rights-of-Way.................................................. 1090-AA44 1238 Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost Principles for Assistance Programs; 1090-AA66 Buy American Act.................................................................... 1239 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of the Interior 1090-AA77 on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, or Age...................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of the Special Trustee--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1240 Appealing Administrative Actions of the Office of the Special Trustee............... 1035-AA03 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 25511]] United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1241 List of Migratory Birds............................................................. 1018-AB72 1242 Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations, 50 CFR Part 20...................... 1018-AD01 1243 Revisions to the Federal Aid Administrative Requirements............................ 1018-AE17 1244 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Revision of Special 1018-AE45 Regulations for Gray Wolf........................................................... 1245 Eagle Permits; Permits for Falconry Purposes........................................ 1018-AE62 1246 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel................................. 1018-AF09 1247 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification and Delisting of the 1018-AF20 Gray Wolf in Certain Parts of Its Range............................................. 1248 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians to 1018-AF27 the United States................................................................... 1249 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Special Rule for 1018-AF40 the Canada Lynx..................................................................... 1250 Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife, 50 CFR Part 14............ 1018-AF46 1251 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Tibetan Antelope..................... 1018-AF49 1252 Administration of the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program.......... 1018-AF51 1253 Injurious Wildlife; Addition of the Asian Swamp Eel................................. 1018-AF53 1254 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Bull Trout; Special Rule Revision.... 1018-AF71 1255 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Nonessential 1018-AF96 Experimental Population Status for Four Fishes: Duskytail Darter, Smoky Madtom, Yellowfin Madtom, Spotfin Chub...................................................... 1256 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designated Ports for Listed Plants... 1018-AF99 1257 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the 1018-AG00 Straight-Horned Markhor Population of the Torghar Region of Balochistan, Pakistan, From Endangered to Threatened....................................................... 1258 Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting.................................. 1018-AG11 1259 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Gulf Coast Distinct 1018-AG40 Population Segment of the Brown Pelican Population in the Southeastern United States 1260 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Hoover's Wooly-Star. 1018-AG41 1261 National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes....................... 1018-AG46 1262 Migratory Bird Permits; Take of Migratory Birds by Federal Agencies................. 1018-AG56 1263 2001-2002 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations..................... 1018-AG58 1264 Clean Vessel Act Guidance Revision.................................................. 1018-AG59 1265 Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species......... 1018-AG64 1266 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Mexican Bobcat....................... 1018-AG65 1267 Export of River Otters Taken in Texas............................................... 1018-AG66 1268 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 5-Year Review of Foreign Species..... 1018-AG68 1269 Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Regulations To Allow Imports of Exotic Wild 1018-AG69 Birds for Personal Pets, Scientific Research, Zoological Breeding and Display and Cooperative Breeding Programs....................................................... 1270 Injurious Wildlife - Addition of Black Carp......................................... 1018-AG70 1271 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Santa Cruz 1018-AG73 Tarplant............................................................................ 1272 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Purple Amole 1018-AG75 1273 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Three Coastal 1018-AG88 California Plants................................................................... 1274 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Kneeland Prairie 1018-AG92 Pennycress.......................................................................... 1275 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Keck's 1018-AG93 Checkermallow....................................................................... 1276 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Baker's 1018-AG96 Larkspur and the Yellow Larkspur.................................................... 1277 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo..... 1018-AG98 1278 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the 1018-AG99 Oahu Elepaio, a Bird, in Hawaii..................................................... 1279 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Otay 1018-AH00 Tarplant............................................................................ 1280 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Four Hawaiian 1018-AH01 Invertebrates....................................................................... 1281 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 58 Plants in 1018-AH02 Hawaii.............................................................................. 1282 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Plants of the 1018-AH09 Northwest Islands, Hawaii........................................................... 1283 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether Designation 1018-AH10 of Critical Habitat is Prudent for 8 Plants and Proposed Designations for 18 Plants From Lanai, Hawaii.................................................................. 1284 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Big Cypress Fox 1018-AH29 Squirrel............................................................................ 1285 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Miami Blue Butterfly.. 1018-AH30 1286 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prudency and Critical Habitat for a 1018-AH31 Mollusk, the Carolina Heelsplitter.................................................. 1287 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prudency and Critical Habitat for the 1018-AH32 Rock Gnome Lichen................................................................... 1288 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to the Nonessential 1018-AH43 Experimental Population for the Red Wolf............................................ 1289 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental 1018-AH44 Population of 2 Fishes in Shoal Creek, Alabama and Tennessee........................ [[Page 25512]] 1290 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Amendment to the Nonessential Experimental 1018-AH45 Population for the Mexican Wolf..................................................... 1291 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Removal of the Truckee Barberry From the List of 1018-AH47 Endangered and Threatened Plants.................................................... 1292 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of the Arctic Russian Population of 1018-AH48 Spectacled Eider From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife................ 1293 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of Four Ash Meadow Species From the List 1018-AH49 of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.................................... 1294 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of the Guam Broadbill and Marianna 1018-AH50 Mallard From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife......................... 1295 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Removal of the Papery Whitlow-Wort From the List 1018-AH51 of Endangered and Threatened Plants................................................. 1296 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of the San Marcos Gambusia, a Fish, From 1018-AH52 the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife...................................... 1297 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia From the List 1018-AH53 of Endangered and Threatened Plants................................................. 1298 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental 1018-AH54 Population of the Black-Footed Ferret in Wyoming.................................... 1299 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Removal of the Robin's Cinquefoil From The List of 1018-AH56 Endangered and Threatened Species................................................... 1300 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification of the Gila Trout From 1018-AH57 Endangered to Threatened............................................................ 1301 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Reclassification of the Wireweed From Endangered 1018-AH58 to Threatened in Florida............................................................ 1302 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Reclassification of the Missouri Bladder-Pod, a 1018-AH59 Plant, From Endangered to Threatened................................................ 1303 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Changes to the Regulations for 1018-AH60 Designation of Critical Habitat..................................................... 1304 Export of Live Alligators........................................................... 1018-AH65 1305 Audit Resolution Policy............................................................. 1018-AH69 1306 Eagle Permits: New Definitions, Permits for Incidental Taking of Bald Eagles 1018-AH74 Necessary To Protect Other Interests in Any Particular Locality..................... 1307 Conferring Designated Port Status on Anchorage, Alaska.............................. 1018-AH75 1308 Export of Caviar: Labeling of Sturgeon and Paddlefish (Acipenseriformes) Caviar 1018-AH78 Containers Intended for International Trade; 50 CFR 23.............................. 1309 Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2001-2002 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations 1018-AH79 (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals............................. 1310 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Protection Areas for 1018-AH80 the West Indian Manatee in Florida.................................................. 1311 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Mountain Plover. 1018-AH84 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1312 Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures, 50 CFR Part 12................................... 1018-AC89 1313 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)..................... 1018-AD87 1314 Proposed Special Rule With the Reclassification of the Vicuna From Endangered to 1018-AE04 Threatened.......................................................................... 1315 Injurious Wildlife; Addition of Brush-Tailed Possum................................. 1018-AE34 1316 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of Proposal To List as 1018-AE85 Endangered or Threatened Cowhead Lake Tui Chub...................................... 1317 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Nonessential 1018-AE92 Experimental Population Status for 16 Freshwater Mussels and 1 Freshwater Snail..... 1318 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Bald Eagle 1018-AF21 Throughout the Lower 48 States...................................................... 1319 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prebles Meadow Jumping Mouse......... 1018-AF30 1320 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Desert Yellowhead.................... 1018-AF31 1321 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Mountain Plover...................... 1018-AF35 1322 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Chiricahua 1018-AF41 Leopard Frog........................................................................ 1323 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Douglas County, 1018-AF43 Oregon, Population of the Columbia White-Tailed Deer From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.................................................................. [[Page 25513]] 1324 Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds into the United States From Breeding 1018-AF44 Facilities in Other Countries....................................................... 1325 Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts in Endangered Species Decisionmaking.. 1018-AF55 1326 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Scaleshell Mussel.................... 1018-AF57 1327 Policy on General Conservation Permits.............................................. 1018-AF63 1328 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Northern Population of 1018-AF67 the Tidewater Goby.................................................................. 1329 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Golden Sedge.................................... 1018-AF68 1330 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Certain Turtle Species....................... 1018-AF69 1331 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for the 1018-AF75 Plant Hackelia Venusta (Showy Stickseed)............................................ 1332 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Threatened Status for 1018-AF79 Spalding's Catchfly................................................................. 1333 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; List Ohlone Tiger Beetle as 1018-AF89 Endangered.......................................................................... 1334 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposal to List the Mississippi 1018-AF90 Gopher Frog Distinct Population Segment of Dusky Gopher Frog as Endangered.......... 1335 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Listing of Two Southwest 1018-AG02 Milkvetch Plants.................................................................... 1336 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Listing of Vermilion Darter 1018-AG05 as Endangered....................................................................... 1337 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of Scutellaria 1018-AG07 Montana (Large-Flowered Skullcap) From Endangered to Threatened..................... 1338 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical 1018-AG13 Habitat for the Piping Plover in Wintering Habitat.................................. 1339 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical 1018-AG14 Habitat for the Piping Plover in Breeding Habitat................................... 1340 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for 12 1018-AG23 Species of Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands............................. 1341 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AG34 the Riverside Fairy Shrimp.......................................................... 1342 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AG38 the Spruce-Fir Moss Spider.......................................................... 1343 Regulations for Subsistence Hunting and Fishing on Federal Lands in Alaska for the 1018-AG55 2001-2002 Seasons................................................................... 1344 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether Designation 1018-AG71 of Critical Habitat Is Prudent for 81 Plants and Proposed Designations for 76 Plants From Kauai and Niihau, Hawaii....................................................... 1345 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical 1018-AH03 Habitat for the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly......................................... 1346 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH04 Chorizanthe Pungens var. Pungens (Monterey Spineflower)............................. 1347 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH05 the Wenatchee Mountains Checkermallow, a Plant...................................... 1348 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Kootenai 1018-AH06 River White Sturgeon................................................................ 1349 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the San 1018-AH07 Bernardino Kangaroo Rat............................................................. 1350 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether Designation 1018-AH08 of Critical Habitat Is Prudent for 20 Plants and Proposed Designations for 32 Plants From Molokai, Hawaii................................................................ 1351 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prudency and Critical Habitat 1018-AH33 Designation for a Mollusk, the Appalachian Elktoe................................... 1352 Interagency Policy on the Prescription of Fishways Under Section 18 of the Federal 1018-AH42 Power Act........................................................................... 1353 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental 1018-AH46 Population of Whooping Cranes....................................................... 1354 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH61 the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly....................................................... 1355 Changes in the List of Species in Appendices to the Convention on International 1018-AH63 Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora................................. 1356 Addition of the Basking Shark and the Stag Beetle to Appendix III Under CITES....... 1018-AH66 1357 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Dolly Varden as a 1018-AH68 Threatened Species in Washington Due to Similarity of Appearance to Bull Trout...... 1358 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Proposed Determinations of Prudency 1018-AH70 and Proposed Designations of Critical Habitat for Plants From Maui and Kahoolawe, Hawaii.............................................................................. 1359 Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada: Change in the Finding for the M'Clintock 1018-AH72 Channel Population and Revision of Regulations in Section 18.30..................... 1360 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period on the 1018-AH73 Threatened Status of the Sacramento Splittail (Pogonichthys Macrolepidotis)......... 1361 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AH77 D--2002 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations........................ 1362 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH82 Polygonum Hickmanii (Scots Valley Polygonum) and Chorizanthe Robusta var. Hartwegii (Scots Valley Spineflower).......................................................... [[Page 25514]] 1363 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH83 Chorizanthe Robusta var. Robusta (Robust Spineflower)............................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1364 General Provisions and General Permit Procedures--50 CFR Part 13.................... 1018-AC57 1365 Critical Habitat Designation for the Lost River and Shortnose Suckers............... 1018-AC90 1366 Marine Mammal Protection Act; Unintentional Take of Marine Mammals by Harassment 1018-AD18 Only in Activities Other Than Commercial Fishing.................................... 1367 Marine Mammal Protection Act; Measures To Safely Deter Marine Mammals, Including 1018-AD19 Threatened and Endangered Marine Mammals............................................ 1368 Taxonomic Change From Subspecies to Vertebrate Population Segment for the Virgin 1018-AD22 River Chub.......................................................................... 1369 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Establishment of 1018-AE01 Nonessential Experimental Population of Ten Freshwater Mussels in Holston River System in TN and VA................................................................. 1370 Exportation of Marine Mammal Products for Cultural Exchange, 50 CFR Part 18......... 1018-AE33 1371 Migratory Bird Permits; Specific Permit Provisions; Import and Export Permits; 1018-AE63 Banding or Marking Permits; and Scientific Collecting Permits....................... 1372 Migratory Bird Permits; Introduction, General Requirements and Exceptions........... 1018-AE64 1373 Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act........... 1018-AE72 1374 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposal To List as Endangered or 1018-AE83 Threatened Mariana Fruit Bat........................................................ 1375 Consideration of Listing the Green Iguana (Iguana Iguana) as Injurious, Pursuant to 1018-AF08 the Lacey Act....................................................................... 1376 Reclassification of Morelet's Crocodile (Crocodylus Moreleti) From Endangered to 1018-AF10 Threatened.......................................................................... 1377 Taking of Marine Mammals by Level B Harassment; Issuance of General Authorization 1018-AF26 for Scientific Research and Permits for Photography, Educational, and Commercial Purposes............................................................................ 1378 Migratory Bird Permits; Specific Permit Provisions; Special Purpose Permits......... 1018-AF28 1379 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Coastal Cutthroat Trout.............. 1018-AF45 1380 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Asian Bonytongue..................... 1018-AF48 1381 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Guidance for Conducting Section 7 1018-AF50 Consultations for the Indiana Bat................................................... 1382 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for Southern 1018-AF83 California Distinct Vertebrate Population Segment (DPS) of Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog................................................................................ 1383 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for Cook's Lomatium 1018-AF84 and Large Flowered Wooly Meadowfoam................................................. 1384 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for San Diego 1018-AF86 Ambrosia............................................................................ 1385 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Critical Habitat 1018-AF94 Designation for the Santa Ana Sucker................................................ 1386 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Listing of Buena Vista Lake 1018-AG04 Shrew as Endangered................................................................. 1387 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Three 1018-AG09 Plants From the Mariana Islands and Guam............................................ 1388 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Determination of Endangered 1018-AG16 Status and Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gila Chub........................ 1389 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Designation of Critical 1018-AG35 Habitat for the Slickspot Peppergrass............................................... 1390 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AG37 the Hines Emerald Dragonfly......................................................... 1391 Migratory Bird Permits; Determination That the State of Connecticut Meets Federal 1018-AG42 Falconry Standards and Amended List of States Meeting Federal Falconry Standards.... 1392 Regulations To Implement the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA)............... 1018-AG43 1393 Clarification of the Definition of ``Lands'' for National Wildlife Refuge System 1018-AG45 Lands in Alaska..................................................................... 1394 National Wildlife Refuge System; Habitat Management Planning Policy................. 1018-AG48 1395 Migratory Bird Permits; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking To Develop Additional 1018-AG57 Permitting Regulations To Govern Take of Migratory Birds............................ 1396 Administrative Requirements for Federal Aid in Fish and Federal Aid in Wildlife 1018-AG60 Restoration Act..................................................................... 1397 Updating the List of Fish Diseases of Concern and Improving Procedures for 1018-AG61 Preventing Them From Entering the United States..................................... 1398 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Tropical Ladyslipper Orchids......... 1018-AG62 [[Page 25515]] 1399 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 5-Year Review of Foreign Psittacine 1018-AG63 Birds............................................................................... 1400 Export of Bobcats Taken in Pennsylvania............................................. 1018-AG67 1401 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Stephen's 1018-AG74 Kangaroo Rat........................................................................ 1402 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, Listing the Tahoe Yellowcress........ 1018-AG76 1403 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Gentner's 1018-AG78 Fritillary.......................................................................... 1404 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Fender's 1018-AG79 Blue Butterfly...................................................................... 1405 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Williamete 1018-AG80 Daisy............................................................................... 1406 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Kincaid's 1018-AG81 Lupine.............................................................................. 1407 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Northern Wormwood........ 1018-AG83 1408 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the San Diego 1018-AG84 Ambrosia............................................................................ 1409 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Washington Ground 1018-AG85 Squirrel............................................................................ 1410 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Oregon Spotted Frog...... 1018-AG86 1411 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Umbtanum Desert Buckwheat 1018-AG87 1412 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Northern 1018-AG89 Idaho Ground Squirrel............................................................... 1413 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Riparian 1018-AG90 Brush Rabbit........................................................................ 1414 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Riparian 1018-AG91 Woodrat............................................................................. 1415 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Mardon Skipper (Polites 1018-AG95 Mardon)............................................................................. 1416 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Coastal 1018-AG97 Cutthroat Trout..................................................................... 1417 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Northern Sea Otter....... 1018-AH12 1418 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the 1018-AH14 Desert Milk-Vetch................................................................... 1419 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Mountain 1018-AH15 Plover.............................................................................. 1420 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Kanab 1018-AH16 Ambersnail.......................................................................... 1421 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Canadian 1018-AH17 Lynx................................................................................ 1422 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Colorado 1018-AH18 Butterfly Plant..................................................................... 1423 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Hirst's Panic Grass.......... 1018-AH19 1424 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Atlantic 1018-AH20 Salmon.............................................................................. 1425 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Three Species of 1018-AH21 Beach Mouse in Alabama and Florida.................................................. 1426 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Alabama 1018-AH22 Sturgeon............................................................................ 1427 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 11 Mussels...... 1018-AH23 1428 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Goldline 1018-AH24 Darter and the Blue Shiner.......................................................... 1429 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Critical Habitat for the 1018-AH25 Highlands Tiger Beetle.............................................................. 1430 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Florida Semaphore 1018-AH26 Cactus.............................................................................. 1431 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Plant Species Cordia 1018-AH27 Rupicola............................................................................ 1432 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Plant Species Agave 1018-AH28 Eggersiana and Solanium Conocarpum.................................................. 1433 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH35 the Scaleshell...................................................................... 1434 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Two Snails in Texas.......... 1018-AH38 1435 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Acuna Cactus.......... 1018-AH39 1436 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Sacramento Mountain 1018-AH40 Checkerspot Butterfly............................................................... 1437 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Page Springsnail......... 1018-AH41 1438 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification of the Marianna Fruit Bat on 1018-AH55 Guam from Endangered to Threatened.................................................. 1439 Migratory Bird Permits; Review of Falconry Education Permits; 50 CFR 21............. 1018-AH71 1440 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for 1018-AH76 Polygonum Hickmanii (Scotts Valley Polygonum)....................................... 1441 National Wildlife Refuge System; Miscellaneous Receipts............................. 1018-AH81 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1442 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants....................................... 1018-AB97 1443 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Loch Lomond 1018-AC14 Coyote Thistle...................................................................... 1444 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Intercross Progeny Policy and 1018-AC54 Definitions......................................................................... 1445 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Northern Spotted 1018-AD20 Owl................................................................................. [[Page 25516]] 1446 Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program for Participation for District of 1018-AD83 Columbia and Insular Territories and Commonwealths.................................. 1447 Rescission of Administrative Procedures for Grants in Aid (Marine Mammal Protection 1018-AD92 Act of 1972)........................................................................ 1448 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reintroduction of a Nonessential 1018-AE00 Experimental Population of Grizzly Bears in Idaho and Montana....................... 1449 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposal To List Colorado Butterfly 1018-AE87 Plant as Endangered or Threatened................................................... 1450 Refuge Compatibility Regulations Pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System 1018-AE98 Improvement Act of 1997............................................................. 1451 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Grizzly Bear in the 1018-AF22 Yellowstone Ecosystem............................................................... 1452 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Coastal 1018-AF32 California Gnatcatcher.............................................................. 1453 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Nine Bexar County, Texas, 1018-AF33 Invertebrates....................................................................... 1454 National Boating Infrastructure Grant Program....................................... 1018-AF38 1455 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule To Remove the Aleutian 1018-AF42 Canada Goose From the List of Threatened and Endangered Species..................... 1456 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Tidewater 1018-AF73 Goby................................................................................ 1457 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposal To List the Distinct 1018-AF80 Population Segment (DPS) of Anadromous Atlantic Salmon in the Gulf of Maine......... 1458 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AF91 D--2001 Subsistence Fishing and Shellfish Taking in Alaska.......................... 1459 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposal To Designate Critical 1018-AF92 Habitat for the Spectacled Eider.................................................... 1460 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical 1018-AF95 Habitat for Steller's Eider......................................................... 1461 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AF97 the San Diego Fairy Shrimp.......................................................... 1462 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Special Regulations for the 1018-AG10 Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse....................................................... 1463 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical 1018-AG12 Habitat for the Arkansas River Shiner............................................... 1464 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical 1018-AG15 Habitat for the Arroyo Toad......................................................... 1465 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical 1018-AG17 Habitat for the Peninsular Bighorn Sheep............................................ 1466 Appropriate Refuge Uses............................................................. 1018-AG18 1467 Wilderness Management............................................................... 1018-AG19 1468 Wildlife Dependent Recreation Uses Policy Pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge 1018-AG20 System Improvement Act of 1997...................................................... 1469 Priority Wildlife--Dependent Recreation--Fishing.................................... 1018-AG21 1470 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical 1018-AG24 Habitat for Zapata Bladderpod....................................................... 1471 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical 1018-AG27 Habitat for the Morro Shoulderband Snail............................................ 1472 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AG28 the Zayante Bandwinged Grasshopper.................................................. 1473 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AG29 the Mexican Spotted Owl............................................................. 1474 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AG30 the Kauai and Niihau Plants......................................................... 1475 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AG32 the California Red-Legged Frog...................................................... 1476 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AG33 the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly....................................................... 1477 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AG36 the Maui and Kahoolawe Plants....................................................... 1478 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AG39 the Robust Spineflower.............................................................. 1479 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; General Permitting Regulation 1018-AG44 Amendments for Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements With Assurances.......................................................................... 1480 National Wildlife Refuge System; Ecological Integrity Policy........................ 1018-AG47 1481 National Wildlife Refuge System; Priority Wildlife Dependent Recreation; General 1018-AG49 Guidance............................................................................ 1482 National Wildlife Refuge System; Priority Wildlife Dependent Recreation; 1018-AG50 Interpretation...................................................................... 1483 National Wildlife Refuge System; Priority Wildlife Dependent Recreation; Wildlife 1018-AG51 Observation......................................................................... 1484 National Wildlife Refuge System; Priority Wildlife Dependent Recreation; Photography 1018-AG52 1485 National Wildlife Refuge System; Priority Wildlife Dependent Recreation; 1018-AG53 Environmental Education............................................................. 1486 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska; Subpart C, 1018-AG54 Designation of an Additional Subsistence Resource Region............................ 1487 Issuance of Permits on Security Paper............................................... 1018-AG72 1488 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Chum Salmon in Alaska.... 1018-AH11 1489 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Bristle-Thighed Curlew... 1018-AH13 [[Page 25517]] 1490 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing, With Critical Habitat, of 1018-AH37 Hall's Bullrush..................................................................... 1491 Appropriate Refuge Uses............................................................. 1018-AH62 1492 Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Tungsten-Nickel-Iron Shot as Nontoxic for 1018-AH64 Hunting Waterfowl and Coots......................................................... 1493 Temporary Approval of Tin Shot for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots During the 2000-2001 1018-AH67 Season.............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1494 Applicability and Resource Protection Revisions..................................... 1024-AC38 1495 Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights...................................................... 1024-AC53 1496 Vehicles and Traffic Safety; Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs...... 1024-AC69 1497 Solid Waste Sites in Units of the National Park System.............................. 1024-AC70 1498 World Heritage Convention........................................................... 1024-AC74 1499 Release of Information About National Park System Resources......................... 1024-AC75 1500 Procedures for State, Tribal, and Local Government Historic Preservation Programs... 1024-AC79 1501 Conservation in National Parks...................................................... 1024-AC81 1502 Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Resident Zone Communities............. 1024-AC83 1503 Commercial Use Permits.............................................................. 1024-AC85 1504 Special Regulations of the National Park System; Canyonlands National Park Road 1024-AC87 Closure............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1505 Rights-of-Way....................................................................... 1024-AC01 1506 Voyageurs National Park: Aircraft Operations........................................ 1024-AC23 1507 Appalachian National Scenic Trail--Snowmobiles...................................... 1024-AC67 1508 Land and Water Conservation Fund of Assistance to States; Post-Completion Compliance 1024-AC68 Responsibilities.................................................................... 1509 Leasing Regulations................................................................. 1024-AC78 1510 National Capital Region Parks; Photo Radar Speed Enforcement........................ 1024-AC80 1511 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations; Civil Penalties. 1024-AC84 1512 Special Regulations of the National Park System; Religious Ceremonial Collection of 1024-AC86 Golden Eaglets in Wupatki National Monument......................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1513 Snowmobile Use in National Park Service Areas....................................... 1024-AC82 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1514 Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway: Snowmobile 1024-AC34 and Snowplane Routes and Regulations................................................ 1515 Big Cypress National Preserve; Recreational Frogging................................ 1024-AC54 1516 Delaware Water Gap NRA, Bicycle Trail............................................... 1024-AC62 1517 Information Collection Activities................................................... 1024-AC71 [[Page 25518]] 1518 Ceremonial Use of Park Resources by American Indians................................ 1024-AC77 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1519 Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds........................................ 1076-AD94 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1520 Grants to Tribally Controlled Community Colleges and Navajo Community College....... 1076-AD08 1521 Indian School Equalization Program.................................................. 1076-AD09 1522 Leasing Restricted Lands of Members of the Five Civilized Tribes, Oklahoma, for 1076-AD33 Mining.............................................................................. 1523 Lead and Zinc Mining Operations and Leases on Quapaw Indian Lands................... 1076-AD35 1524 Exploration, Mining, and Reclamation of Lands....................................... 1076-AD36 1525 Tribal Reorganization Under a Federal Statute....................................... 1076-AD46 1526 Petitioning Procedures.............................................................. 1076-AD47 1527 Academic and Dormitory Standards.................................................... 1076-AD55 1528 Education Contracts Under the Johnson-O'Malley Act.................................. 1076-AD58 1529 Loans to Indians From the Revolving Loan Fund....................................... 1076-AD59 1530 School Construction Contracts for Public Schools.................................... 1076-AD69 1531 Adult Vocational Training........................................................... 1076-AD72 1532 Employment Assistance for Adult Indians............................................. 1076-AD75 1533 Indian Child Protection............................................................. 1076-AD96 1534 Arrangement With States, Territories, or Other Agencies for Relief of Distress and 1076-AD98 Social Welfare of Indians........................................................... 1535 Indian Reservation Roads Program.................................................... 1076-AE06 1536 Buy Indian Act Regulations.......................................................... 1076-AE07 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1537 Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Regulations........................................ 1076-AC81 1538 Preference in Employment............................................................ 1076-AD05 1539 Indian Tribal Justice Support....................................................... 1076-AD15 1540 Leasing Osage Reservation Lands for Mining of Minerals Other Than Oil and Gas....... 1076-AD34 1541 Irrigation Projects and Systems..................................................... 1076-AD44 1542 Indian Electric Power Utilities..................................................... 1076-AD45 1543 Appeals From Administrative Actions................................................. 1076-AD50 1544 Indian Business Development Program................................................. 1076-AD70 1545 Courts of Indian Offenses........................................................... 1076-AD76 1546 Use of Columbia River Fish Access Sites............................................. 1076-AD83 1547 Use of Columbia River In-Lieu Fishing Sites......................................... 1076-AD86 1548 Land Acquisitions for Gaming........................................................ 1076-AD93 1549 Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood.............................................. 1076-AD97 1550 Encumbrance of Indian Lands--Contract Approvals..................................... 1076-AE03 1551 Alaska Resupply Operation........................................................... 1076-AE04 1552 San Carlos Apache Tribe Trust Fund and Lease Fund................................... 1076-AE10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 25519]] Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1553 Tribal Self-Governance.............................................................. 1076-AD20 1554 Loan Guarantee Program.............................................................. 1076-AD73 1555 Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Individually Owned Trust Land or Land Subject to a 1076-AD85 Restriction on Alienation........................................................... 1556 Acquisition of Title to Land in Trust............................................... 1076-AD90 1557 Financial Assistance and Social Services Program.................................... 1076-AD91 1558 Trust Management Reform: Leasing, Permitting, Grazing, Probate and Funds Held in 1076-AE00 Trust............................................................................... 1559 Distribution of FY 2001 Indian Reservation Road Funds............................... 1076-AE09 1560 Technical Amendments to Financial Assistance and Social Services Programs........... 1076-AE11 1561 Distribution of Fourth Quarter FY 2001 Indian Reservation Road Funds................ 1076-AE12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1562 Refunds and Recoupment of Overpayments on OCS....................................... 1010-AC27 1563 Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting.................................................... 1010-AC29 1564 Accounting Relief for Marginal Properties........................................... 1010-AC30 1565 Prepayment of Royalties............................................................. 1010-AC31 1566 Exploration or Development and Production Plans..................................... 1010-AC47 1567 Incident Reporting.................................................................. 1010-AC57 1568 Royalty Relief Terms................................................................ 1010-AC58 1569 Records and Files Maintenance....................................................... 1010-AC64 1570 Amendments to Allowance Determination Rules......................................... 1010-AC77 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1571 Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases................................................. 1010-AC24 1572 Oil and Gas Drilling Operations..................................................... 1010-AC43 1573 Prospecting for Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur in the Outer Continental 1010-AC48 Shelf............................................................................... 1574 Forms and Reports................................................................... 1010-AC63 1575 Decommissioning Activities.......................................................... 1010-AC65 1576 Requirements Governing Surety Bonds for the Outer Continental Shelf................. 1010-AC68 1577 Amendments to Sale of Federal Royalty Oil (Small Refiner Administrative Fee)........ 1010-AC70 1578 Deep Water Royalty Relief for Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leases Issued 1010-AC71 After 2000.......................................................................... 1579 Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf--Definition of 1010-AC74 Affected States..................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1580 Royalty Payment Liability........................................................... 1010-AB45 1581 Credit Adjustments.................................................................. 1010-AB73 1582 Chronic Erroneous Reporting......................................................... 1010-AC34 1583 Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Safety Measures 1010-AC75 and Procedures for Pipeline Modifications and Repairs............................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 25520]] Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1584 Update of Documents Incorporated by Reference: API/ISO 10432........................ 1010-AC66 1585 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing-Bidding Systems......................... 1010-AC69 1586 Amendments to Gas Valuation Regulations for Indian Leases........................... 1010-AC72 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1587 Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites--Title I................................................ 1029-AB70 1588 Contemporaneous Reclamation......................................................... 1029-AB79 1589 Dam Safety Rules.................................................................... 1029-AB92 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1590 Indian Lands........................................................................ 1029-AB83 1591 Electronic Filing of the OSM-1 Form................................................. 1029-AB95 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1592 Ownership and Control--Redesign..................................................... 1029-AB94 1593 Temporary Cessation of Mining Operations............................................ 1029-AB97 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1594 Leases, Permits, and Easements...................................................... 1004-AB51 1595 Sales--Federal Land Policy and Management Act....................................... 1004-AB77 1596 Desert Land Entries................................................................. 1004-AC56 1597 Disposal of Reserved Minerals Under the Stock Raising Homestead Act................. 1004-AC59 1598 Land Withdrawals.................................................................... 1004-AC63 1599 Land Classification................................................................. 1004-AC78 1600 Carey Act Grants.................................................................... 1004-AC80 1601 Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures............................................. 1004-AC99 1602 Color of Title and Omitted Lands.................................................... 1004-AD00 1603 Geothermal Resource Unit Agreement.................................................. 1004-AD10 1604 Conservation; Helium Leasing........................................................ 1004-AD35 1605 Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska......................................... 1004-AD42 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1606 Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations....................................... 1004-AC64 1607 Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing 1004-AC74 Act................................................................................. [[Page 25521]] 1608 Indian Allotments................................................................... 1004-AC77 1609 Oil and Gas Leasing and Operations.................................................. 1004-AC94 1610 Oil and Gas Leasing; National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska--Unit Agreements............ 1004-AD13 1611 Use Authorizations (Recreation)..................................................... 1004-AD25 1612 Mineral Materials Disposal.......................................................... 1004-AD29 1613 Supplementary Rules for Public Demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National 1004-AD40 Monument............................................................................ 1614 Coal Management: Noncompetitive Leases; Management Provisions and Limitations....... 1004-AD43 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1615 Coalbed Methane Development......................................................... 1004-AC27 1616 Segregation and Opening of Lands.................................................... 1004-AC84 1617 Paleontological Resources........................................................... 1004-AD03 1618 Coal Management..................................................................... 1004-AD11 1619 Location Recording, and Maintenance of Mining Claims and Sites...................... 1004-AD31 1620 Mineral Patent Applications; Adverse Claims, Protests, and Conflicts................ 1004-AD32 1621 Timber Export and Substitution...................................................... 1004-AD37 1622 Hazardous Materials Compliance...................................................... 1004-AD38 1623 Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing 1004-AD39 Act................................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1624 Management of Designated Wilderness Area............................................ 1004-AB69 1625 Oil and Gas Leasing; Drainage....................................................... 1004-AC54 1626 Surface Management (Locatable Minerals)............................................. 1004-AD22 1627 Financial Assistance; Local Governments............................................. 1004-AD23 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1628 Wild and Scenic Rivers.............................................................. 1093-AA08 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1231. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS: TYPE B PROCEDURES Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 9651(c) CFR Citation: 43 CFR 11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: CERCLA and the Clean Water Act allow natural resource trustees to bring a claim against a potentially responsible party for resources that have been injured by a release of a hazardous substance. CERCLA requires that natural resource damage assessment regulations be promulgated and that the regulations be reviewed, and revised as appropriate, every two years. This rulemaking is the biennial review of the administrative process for conducting assessments as well as the so-called type B procedures for determining injury and damages through scientific and economic studies. This rulemaking will also address the calculation of lost non-use values of natural resources, in compliance with State of Ohio v. [[Page 25522]] Department of the Interior, 880 F.2d 432 (D.C. Cir. 1989), which ordered the Department to allow for the assessment of all reliably calculated values lost as a result of a natural resource injury. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/16/96 61 FR 37031 ANPRM Comment Period End 09/16/96 NPRM 04/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Frank DeLuise, Assessment Program, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Room 4449, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4143 RIN: 1090-AA29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1232. RECORDS AND TESTIMONY; FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 5 USC 552 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: 43 CFR part 2, subparts A and B, are being revised in their entirety to reflect the provisions of the new FOIA law Electronic FOIA Amendments of 1996, Pub. L. 104-231, the recommendations of the National Performance Review lab, and to make other changes as necessary. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Alexandra Mallus, DOI FOIA Officer (OIRM), Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Phone: 202 208-5342 RIN: 1090-AA61 _______________________________________________________________________ 1233. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC LAND HEARINGS AND APPEALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1201 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4.401(c)(2); 43 CFR 4.403 to 4.408; 43 CFR 4.414; 43 CFR 4.415; 43 CFR 4.422(c)(2); 43 CFR 4.450-5 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This document proposes to amend procedural rules governing hearings and appeals in public-lands cases. The amendments are necessary to conform the rules to procedural practices contained in decisions of the Interior Board of Land Appeals. The amended rules would provide parties more complete information and more up-to-date procedures than the existing rules. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/01 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Interior Board of Appeals, 4015 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 235-3750 RIN: 1090-AA68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1234. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS DIVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 373a; 25 USC 373b; 25 USC 374; 30 USC 1201 et seq; 43 USC 1201; 5 USC 571 to 583 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15; 30 CFR 301; 43 CFR 1850; 43 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will amend regulations governing case management and case processing by administrative law judges in the field offices of OHA to increase efficiency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/01 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Charles E. Breece, Deputy Director, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 703 235-3810 RIN: 1090-AA73 _______________________________________________________________________ 1235. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCEDURES; RULES APPLICABLE IN INDIAN AFFAIRS HEARINGS AND APPEALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 331; 25 USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 373a; 25 USC 373b; 25 USC 374; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the procedural rules for the field division of the Office of Hearings and Appeals concerning probate hearings as a result of the Department's reinvention labs. Hearings division regulations must be amended to reflect changes made with Bureau of Indian Affairs probate regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/01 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Charles E. Breece, Deputy Director, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 703 235-3810 RIN: 1090-AA78 [[Page 25523]] _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) Final Rule Stage Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1236. LIMITATION OF AWARDS TO PERMIT APPLICANTS UNDER SECTION 525(E) OF SMCRA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1256; 30 USC 1260; 30 USC 1261; 30 USC 1264; 30 USC 1268; 30 USC 1271; 30 USC 1275; 30 USC 1293 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would amend regulations governing who may receive an award of costs and expenses under section 525(e) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act to provise that an applicant may receive an award from the Office of Surface Mining only if OSM denies an application in bad faith and for the purpose of harassing or embarrassing the applicant. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/28/00 65 FR 46389 NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/00 65 FR 60602 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Interior Board of Appeals, 4015 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 235-3750 RIN: 1090-AA74 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) Long-Term Actions Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1237. REVISED STATUTE 2477 RIGHTS-OF-WAY Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1 to 4; 16 USC 460k-3; 16 USC 668dd; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1457; 43 USC 1732(b); 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1782(c) CFR Citation: 43 CFR 39 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would implement the Secretary of the Interior's June 1, 1993, recommendation to Congress that the Department promulgate regulations addressing rights-of-way pursuant to R.S. 2477 across lands now administered by the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. R.S. 2477--a provision adopted in 1866 that granted a right-of-way for the construction of highways across public land not reserved for public uses--was repealed in 1976 but valid existing rights-of-way were not terminated. This proposed rule is intended to clarify the meaning of the statute and provide a workable administrative process and standards for recognizing valid claims. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/01/94 59 FR 39216 NPRM Comment Period End 08/01/95 60 FR 4135 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Realty Specialist, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Phone: 202 452-7782 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1090-AA44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1238. ADMINISTRATIVE AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS AND COST PRINCIPLES FOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; BUY AMERICAN ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal governments. Legal Authority: 31 USC 6101 note; 31 USC 7501; 41 USC 252a; 41 USC 701 et seq; EO 12549; EO 12674; EO 12689; EO 12731; OMB Circular A-102; OMB Circular A-110; PL 104-256, sec 501; PL 105-62, sec 303; PL 105-62, sec 503; PL 105-83, sec 307 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This final rule is in response to the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998, and the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1998. It implements provisions regarding lobbying restrictions; denial of funds for preventing ROTC access to campuses; and the purchase of American-made equipment and products. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: Debra E. Sonderman, Property Management, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-6431 RIN: 1090-AA66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1239. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, OR AGE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 29 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d-1; 42 USC 6101 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed joint rule will incorporate the broadened definitions of the terms ``program'' and ``program or activity'' as contained in the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (CRRA). The CRRA broadened the definitions of those terms so that all operations of an entity that receives Federal financial assistance are covered, not just the particular part receiving the Federal assistance. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460 [[Page 25524]] NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: Melvin C. Fowler, Civil Rights Staff Assistant, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-3455 RIN: 1090-AA77 BILLING CODE 4310-RK-S _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Office of the Special Trustee (OST) _______________________________________________________________________ 1240. APPEALING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL TRUSTEE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: PL 103-412 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 1202 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will establish a procedure for appealing decisions of the Office of the Special Trustee and the Office of Trust Funds Management. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Sarah Yepa, Chief, Division of Quality Assurance, Department of the Interior, Office of the Special Trustee, Suite 1000, 505 Marquette Avenue NW, Suite 1000, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505 248-5751 Fax: 505 248-5782 RIN: 1035-AA03 BILLING CODE 4310-RK-S _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1241. LIST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 10.13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The List of Migratory Birds found at 50 CFR 10.13 is being revised to (1) bring the list into conformity with generally accepted taxonomy and nomenclature--English (common) and scientific names, as reflected in four published supplements to the 6th (1983) edition of the American Ornithologists' Union Checklist of North American Birds; and (2) add species that are of regular occurrence in the United States that are not included on the current list. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/09/95 60 FR 24686 Second NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jon Andrew, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AB72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1242. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS, 50 CFR PART 20 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 711; 16 USC 712; 16 USC 742a to 742d; 16 USC 742e to 742j CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to revise and update regulations governing migratory bird hunting. Changes will be proposed that will clarify and include all the specific prohibitions in part 20 to apply to migratory game hunting during closed and open hunting seasons. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service Phone: 703 358-1949 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AD01 _______________________________________________________________________ 1243. REVISIONS TO THE FEDERAL AID ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 777i; 16 USC 669i; 18 USC 701 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to revise part 80 to clarify the language in the administrative requirements section and simplify some of the procedures to enable the States and the public to better understand the procedures and requirements for obtaining and administering grants under the Federal Aid in Fish and Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Acts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 [[Page 25525]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: Jack Hicks, Management Analyst, Division of Federal Aid, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 140, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1851 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AE17 _______________________________________________________________________ 1244. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED REVISION OF SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR GRAY WOLF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On November 22, 1994, the Service published special rules to establish nonessential experimental populations of gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho. The nonessential experimental population areas include all of Wyoming, most of Idaho, and much of central and southern Montana. This proposed revision is to amend a section of the special regulations so that it clearly applies within the Yellowstone nonessential experimental population area and the central Idaho nonessential experimental population area as described in 7(ii). Ongoing litigation requires the clarification of the Service's need and authority to remove these animals from the area through live capture or lethal means in the interest of attaining gray wolf recovery goals. This proposed change will not affect any of the assumptions and earlier analysis made in the environmental impact statement or other portions of the special rules. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/11/97 62 FR 65237 NPRM Comment Period End 01/12/98 Second NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AE45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1245. EAGLE PERMITS; PERMITS FOR FALCONRY PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22.24 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are proposing changes in the regulations governing the practice of falconry in the United States (See RIN 1018-AG11). This action will then be necessary to change the regulations dealing with eagle falconry (50 CFR 22.24). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: Jon Andrew, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AE62 _______________________________________________________________________ 1246. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; AMERICAN EEL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Listing of native U.S. species in appendix III to CITES for more effective monitoring of trade, to ensure that traded specimens are legally acquired in their State(s) of origin, and to obtain the cooperation of other countries that are parties to CITES, in controlling the trade in such specimens. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Lieberman, Chief, Branch of Operations, Office of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 750, Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AF09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1247. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION AND DELISTING OF THE GRAY WOLF IN CERTAIN PARTS OF ITS RANGE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to reclassify certain populations of the gray wolf from endangered to threatened status under the Endangered Species Act, based on the recent recovery achievements, and to delist the wolf in other parts of its range where recovery has been accomplished. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/13/00 65 FR 43449 Notice - Meetings and Hearings 07/26/00 65 FR 45956 Second NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF20 [[Page 25526]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1248. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42; 16 USC 3371 to 3378 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule contains amendments designed to add numerous transport standards to part 14 for reptiles and amphibians. Standards have already been promulgated for mammals and birds. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Teiko Saito, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2104 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AF27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1249. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL RULE FOR THE CANADA LYNX Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.40 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Fish and Wildlife Service plans to propose a special rule under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act to provide an alternative voluntary mechanism for the authorization of incidental take of lynx resulting from otherwise lawful trapping or hunting of wildlife other than lynx. The rule will establish criteria that must be satisfied by State or tribal trapping and hunting programs to minimize the likelihood of the incidental take of lynx by trappers and hunters pursuing bobcat or other species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1250. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, 50 CFR PART 14 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 704, 712, 1382, 1538(d) to (f), and 1540(f); 16 USC 3371 to 3378, 4223 to 4244, and 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 42; 31 USC 483(a) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review our wildlife exportation and importation regulations pertaining to domesticated species, certain captive-bred and captive-born species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/15/98 63 FR 38143 NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service Phone: 703 358-1949 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AF46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1251. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; TIBETAN ANTELOPE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will propose endangered status for the Tibetan antelope, or chiru (Pantholops hodgsoni). The antelope is a wild ungulate native to Tibet, Kashmir, and north-central China. It is threatened by illegal trade in its wool, known as shahtoosh, which is exceptionally fine. The wool and shawls made from it are in great demand on the black market, resulting in the slaughter of thousands of these animals annually. The species has experienced dramatic declines in recent years despite efforts by range countries to control poaching, as well as a prohibition on international commercial trade through listing in Appendix I of CITES. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 04/25/00 65 FR 24171 NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Lieberman, Chief, Branch of Operations, Office of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 750, Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AF49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1252. ADMINISTRATION OF THE NATIONAL COASTAL WETLANDS CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3951 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 87 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will establish the requirements of the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program, authorized by section 305 of the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act. The program is designed to assist coastal States by providing grants to State agencies to protect and restore their coastal wetland ecosystems. The proposed rule includes the goals of the program, eligibility requirements, ranking criteria, and grant administration procedures. [[Page 25527]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Hannibal Bolton, Chief, Division of Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance and Habitat Restoration, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 840, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1718 RIN: 1018-AF51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1253. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; ADDITION OF THE ASIAN SWAMP EEL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review economic and biologic information on the Asian swamp eel (tentatively identified as Monopterus albus) for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Fishery Biologist, Division of Environmental Quality, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2464 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AF53 _______________________________________________________________________ 1254. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; BULL TROUT; SPECIAL RULE REVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would provide special regulations to authorize incidental take of bull trout in the coterminous U.S. This action would provide for enhanced Federal, State and local management options for this threatened species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/01/99 64 FR 58934 NPRM Comment Period End 12/16/99 Second NPRM 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF71 _______________________________________________________________________ 1255. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION STATUS FOR FOUR FISHES: DUSKYTAIL DARTER, SMOKY MADTOM, YELLOWFIN MADTOM, SPOTFIN CHUB Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to designate nonessential experimental population (NEP) status under Section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), and reintroduce two federally listed endangered fishes--the duskytail darter and smoky madtom--and two Federally listed threatened fishes--the yellowfin madtom and spotfin chub--into the Tellico River between the backwaters of the Tellico Reservoir (approximately Tellico River mile [TRM] 19 and TRM 33, near the Tellico Ranger Station, in Monroe County, Tennessee. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1256. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATED PORTS FOR LISTED PLANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 24 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to amend the regulations that establish designated ports for the importation, exportation, and reexportation of plants, or their parts and products, listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (the Act), or listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The U.S. Department of Agriculture has determined that they have adequate facilities and personnel at these ports to implement the proposed changes. These changes would facilitate trade and the enforcement of the Act and CITES. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Teiko Saito, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2104 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AF99 [[Page 25528]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1257. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF THE STRAIGHT-HORNED MARKHOR POPULATION OF THE TORGHAR REGION OF BALOCHISTAN, PAKISTAN, FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to change the classification of the straight-horned markhor population of the Torghar Hills region of Balochistan Province, Pakistan, from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The markhor is a species of wild goat that occurs in small, isolated populations in rugged, arid mountain habitats in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Lieberman, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 RIN: 1018-AG00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1258. FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS AND FALCONRY PERMITTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 711 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.28; 50 CFR 21.29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will propose changes in the regulations governing the practice of falconry in the United States. We propose substantial reorganization of the current regulations, combining 50 CFR 21.28 and 21.29 and reorganizing the topics in those sections. We will add or change some provisions in the current regulations. The changes will make it easier to understand the requirements for falconry and the procedures for obtaining a falconry permit. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: Jon Andrew, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AG11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1259. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE GULF COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE BROWN PELICAN POPULATION IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the remaining Gulf coast population of the Brown pelican (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi) from the list of threatened and endangered species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1260. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE HOOVER'S WOOLY-STAR Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to remove the Hoover's Wooly-Star from the list of Endangered and Threatened Plants. This action is based on information that indicates this plant is more widespread and abundant than previously thought, is more resilient and less vulnerable to certain activities, and adequately protected on public lands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/06/01 66 FR 13474 NPRM Comment Period End 05/07/01 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG41 _______________________________________________________________________ 1261. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISSION, GOALS, AND PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668(dd) to 668(ee) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed policy will address the mission, goals and purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System in the context of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy 01/16/01 66 FR 3668 Comment Period Extended 03/15/01 66 FR 15136 Comment Period End 04/19/01 [[Page 25529]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: James W. Kurth, Deputy Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 670 ARLSQ, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 703 358-1744 RIN: 1018-AG46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1262. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; TAKE OF MIGRATORY BIRDS BY FEDERAL AGENCIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: According to a recent ruling of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Federal Agencies are subject to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and must have authorization under the MBTA to take migratory birds. Our current regulations authorize issuance of permits to take migratory birds for activities such as scientific research, education, and depredation control. For many other activities that result in take of migratory birds, no permits have been available. This rule would allow Federal activities to take migratory birds that are not covered by existing permit regulations, provided certain conditions are met, until more specific regulations can be developed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Jon Andrew, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AG56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1263. 2001-2002 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 16 USC 460K; 16 USC 664; 16 USC 668(dd) to 668(ee); 16 USC 715(i) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will propose to open additional national wildlife refuges for hunting and/or sport fishing, and to provide refuge-specific regulations for such activities. We will also propose to amend certain regulations on other refuges that pertain to migratory game bird hunting, upland game hunting, big game hunting, and sport fishing for the 2001-2002 season. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: James W. Kurth, Deputy Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 670 ARLSQ, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 703 358-1744 RIN: 1018-AG58 _______________________________________________________________________ 1264. CLEAN VESSEL ACT GUIDANCE REVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 102-587; PL 105-178 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 85 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are considering revising current guidance to address the needs of inland waterways recreational boaters. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal Agency Contact: Steve Farrell, Division of Federal Aid, Sportfishing Outreach Coordinator, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 140, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2420 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AG59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1265. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT: REVIEW OF APPROVED LIST OF CAPTIVE- BRED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Wild Bird Conservation Act, a species may be exempt from the prohibitions of the Act if it qualifies for inclusion in an approved list. One way for a species to be included is if the species occurs in trade only as captive-bred specimens. We intend to seek information and consider whether to amend this approved list, which was established in 1994. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Lieberman, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 RIN: 1018-AG64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1266. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: MEXICAN BOBCAT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, Notice of 90-day finding. We must determine if petitional action is warranted within 90 days or as soon as possible after receipt of petition. Abstract: We will consider whether to reclassify from endangered to threatened the Mexican bobcat, in response to a petition. [[Page 25530]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Lieberman, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 RIN: 1018-AG65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1267. EXPORT OF RIVER OTTERS TAKEN IN TEXAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will consider whether to authorize the export of skins of river otters taken in Texas, and thereby add Texas to the list of States and Indian tribes for which such exports are approved according the requirements of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Lieberman, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 RIN: 1018-AG66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1268. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 5-YEAR REVIEW OF FOREIGN SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, ESA requirement. ESA requires review of all listings every 5 years. Abstract: We will review the current list of foreign species to determine if any should be reclassified or delisted. Psittacine birds are being reviewed separately (see RIN 1018-AG63). Other taxonomic groups may be dealt with separately as the review proceeds. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Lieberman, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 RIN: 1018-AG68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1269. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT: REVIEW OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW IMPORTS OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS FOR PERSONAL PETS, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, ZOOLOGICAL BREEDING AND DISPLAY AND COOPERATIVE BREEDING PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Wild Bird Conservation Act was passed in 1992 and generally prohibits the import of live exotic birds listed in the appendices to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). However, the WBCA provides exemptions that allow imports of such birds for personal pets, scientific research, zoological breeding and display and cooperative breeding programs. These exemptions were put into regulations in 1993. They require rewriting into plain language as well as streamlining of requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Lieberman, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 RIN: 1018-AG69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1270. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE - ADDITION OF BLACK CARP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review economic and biological information on the Black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Fishery Biologist, Division of Environmental Quality, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2464 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AG70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1271. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SANTA CRUZ TARPLANT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500; 16 USC 1531 to 1544 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Santa Cruz tarplant in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 25531]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG73 _______________________________________________________________________ 1272. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE PURPLE AMOLE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Purple amole in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG75 _______________________________________________________________________ 1273. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREE COASTAL CALIFORNIA PLANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for three coastal plants in California: LaGracosa thistle; Lompac Yerba Santa; and Gaviota tarplant. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG88 _______________________________________________________________________ 1274. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR KNEELAND PRAIRIE PENNYCRESS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Kneeland Prairie Pennycress in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG92 _______________________________________________________________________ 1275. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE KECK'S CHECKERMALLOW Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Keck's checkermallow in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG93 _______________________________________________________________________ 1276. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE BAKER'S LARKSPUR AND THE YELLOW LARKSPUR Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Baker's larkspur and the Yellow larkspur in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG96 [[Page 25532]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1277. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE YELLOW- BILLED CUCKOO Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will announce a 12 month petition finding and if warranted, we will propose the listing of the Yellow-billed cuckoo as threatened or endangered in all or part of its range, which includes North Dakota, Minnesota and south to Mexico. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1278. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE OAHU ELEPAIO, A BIRD, IN HAWAII Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 30, 2001, Court order. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Oahu Elepaio, a bird, in Hawaii. This proposed rule is part of a court- ordered action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1279. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE OTAY TARPLANT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 30, 2001, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Otay Tarplant in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1280. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR FOUR HAWAIIAN INVERTEBRATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, January 1, 2002, Court order to finalize by 01/01/02. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for four Hawaiian invertebrates: the Newcomb's snail; the Blackburn Sphinx moth; the Kauai cave amphipod; and the Kauai cave wolf spider. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH01 _______________________________________________________________________ 1281. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 58 PLANTS IN HAWAII Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 30, 2002, 145 plants final by 04/30/02. Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for 58 plants on the island of Hawaii. This action is part of litigation involving 245 Hawaiian plants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH02 [[Page 25533]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1282. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR PLANTS OF THE NORTHWEST ISLANDS, HAWAII Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2000, 100 Hawaiian plants. Final, Judicial, November 30, 2001, 100 Hawaiian plants. Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for 8 plants on the Northwest Islands of Hawaii, which is part of litigation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1283. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT IS PRUDENT FOR 8 PLANTS AND PROPOSED DESIGNATIONS FOR 18 PLANTS FROM LANAI, HAWAII Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2000, Proposed 100 Hawaiian plants. Final, Judicial, November 30, 2001, Final 100 Hawaiian plants. Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for 33 plants on Lanai and 2 plants on Maui/Nui Complex, Hawaii, which is part of litigation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/27/00 65 FR 82085 NPRM 02/22/01 66 FR 11133 NPRM 04/06/01 66 FR 18223 Final Action 11/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH10 _______________________________________________________________________ 1284. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE BIG CYPRESS FOX SQUIRREL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We announce a 12-month finding and, if warranted, a proposed listing of the Big Cypress Fox squirrel with critical habitat determination in Florida. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1285. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will emergency list the Miami Blue butterfly in Florida, if warranted. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1286. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PRUDENCY AND CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A MOLLUSK, THE CAROLINA HEELSPLITTER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 1, 2001, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose a prudency and critical habitat determination for the mollusk, the Carolina Heelsplitter, in North Carolina and South Carolina. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and [[Page 25534]] Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1287. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PRUDENCY AND CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ROCK GNOME LICHEN Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2001, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We are proposing a prudency and critical habitat determination for the Rock Gnome lichen in North Carolina and Tennessee. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/05/01 66 FR 18062 NPRM Comment Period End 06/04/01 Final Action 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1288. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO THE NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE RED WOLF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to amend the existing nonessential experimental population for the Red wolf, by removing the NEP (nonessential experimental population) status for an introduced population of Red wolves in North Carolina and Tennessee, and by revising the Special Rule for an NEP of Red wolves in North Carolina. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1289. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF 2 FISHES IN SHOAL CREEK, ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose the establishment of nonessential experimental populations for 2 fishes, the Boulder darter and Spotfin chub in Shoal Creek, Alabama and Tennessee. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1290. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; AMENDMENT TO THE NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE MEXICAN WOLF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to amend the existing nonessential experimental population for the Mexican wolf to allow release of captive wolves into New Mexico. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1291. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE TRUCKEE BARBERRY FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to remove the Truckee barberry from the list of Endangered and Threatened Plants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and [[Page 25535]] State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1292. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; REMOVAL OF THE ARCTIC RUSSIAN POPULATION OF SPECTACLED EIDER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the Arctic Russian population of the Spectacled eider from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1293. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; REMOVAL OF FOUR ASH MEADOW SPECIES FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to remove four species of Ash Meadow plants and animals from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Ash Meadows Amargusa pupfish; Ash Meadows sunray; Ash Meadows gumplant; Spring Loving centuary. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1294. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; REMOVAL OF THE GUAM BROADBILL AND MARIANNA MALLARD FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the Guam broadbill and the Marianna mallard from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH50 _______________________________________________________________________ 1295. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE PAPERY WHITLOW- WORT FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the Papery whitlow-wort, a plant, from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1296. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; REMOVAL OF THE SAN MARCOS GAMBUSIA, A FISH, FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to remove the San Marcos gambusia, a fish, from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH52 [[Page 25536]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1297. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE JOHNSTON'S FRANKENIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the Johnston's frankenia, a plant which occurs in Texas, from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH53 _______________________________________________________________________ 1298. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE BLACK-FOOTED FERRET IN WYOMING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to establish an additional (the 8th) nonessential experimental population of the Black-footed ferret in Campbell, Converse, Niobrara and Weston Counties, Wyoming. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH54 _______________________________________________________________________ 1299. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE ROBIN'S CINQUEFOIL FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to remove the plant, Robin's cinquefoil, from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1300. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GILA TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to reclassify from endangered to threatened the Gila trout. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1301. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE WIREWEED FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED IN FLORIDA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to reclassify the wireweed, a plant which occurs in Florida, from endangered to threatened. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH58 _______________________________________________________________________ 1302. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE MISSOURI BLADDER-POD, A PLANT, FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to reclassify the Missouri bladder-pod, a plant, from endangered to threatened. [[Page 25537]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1303. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CHANGES TO THE REGULATIONS FOR DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are proposing changes to the regulations for designating critical habitat. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH60 _______________________________________________________________________ 1304. EXPORT OF LIVE ALLIGATORS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 13112 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This policy will prohibit the export of live American alligators because of invasive species concerns in the countries of destination of the animals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Policy 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: Teiko Saito, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2104 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AH65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1305. AUDIT RESOLUTION POLICY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: OMB Circular A-133 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80; 43 CFR 12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will publish 6 USFWS Manual chapters regarding Federal government auditing standards as they pertain to State grantees. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Policy 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: Jack Hicks, Management Analyst, Division of Federal Aid, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 140, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1851 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AH69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1306. EAGLE PERMITS: NEW DEFINITIONS, PERMITS FOR INCIDENTAL TAKING OF BALD EAGLES NECESSARY TO PROTECT OTHER INTERESTS IN ANY PARTICULAR LOCALITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow take of Bald eagles under the Eagle Protection Act incidental to otherwise lawful activities, in the event the species is removed from the U.S. Endangered Species List. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal Agency Contact: Jon Andrew, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AH74 _______________________________________________________________________ 1307. CONFERRING DESIGNATED PORT STATUS ON ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668; 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712; 16 USC 1382; 16 USC 1538(d) to 1538(f); 16 USC 1540(f); 16 USC 3371 to 3378; 16 USC 4223 to 4244; 16 USC 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 42; 31 USC 9701; ... CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will amend 50 CFR part 14 by adding the port of Anchorage, Alaska to the list of designated ports in section 14.12. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service Phone: 703 358-1949 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AH75 [[Page 25538]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1308. EXPORT OF CAVIAR: LABELING OF STURGEON AND PADDLEFISH (ACIPENSERIFORMES) CAVIAR CONTAINERS INTENDED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE; 50 CFR 23 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will require the labeling of exports of native American caviar to comply with labeling requirements adopted by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), of which the United States is a party country. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Teiko Saito, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2104 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AH78 _______________________________________________________________________ 1309. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; PROPOSED 2001-2002 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS (PRELIMINARY) WITH REQUESTS FOR INDIAN TRIBAL PROPOSALS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action establishes annual migratory game bird hunting regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: Jon Andrew, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AH79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1310. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF PROTECTION AREAS FOR THE WEST INDIAN MANATEE IN FLORIDA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 2, 2001, settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, September 28, 2001, settlement agreement. Abstract: The proposed rule, required under a litigation agreement, will identify a number of areas throughout peninsular Florida as either manatee sanctuaries, where all waterborne activities are prohibited, or manatee refuges, where certain waterborne activities are restricted. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH80 _______________________________________________________________________ 1311. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE FOR THE MOUNTAIN PLOVER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; PL 95-616; 16 USC 712(2); PL 106- 108 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to issue a proposed Section 4(d) rule to exempt from the prohibitions of Section 9, the take of Mountain plovers during certain routine farming practices for a 5-year period, during which research will be conducted on the effects of these practices on Mountain plover nesting success. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AH84 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) Final Rule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1312. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES, 50 CFR PART 12 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4222 to 4241; 16 USC 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to amend regulations in 50 CFR part 12 that establish procedures relating to property seized or subject to administrative forfeiture under various laws enforced by the Service. This revision is intended to provide uniform guidance for the bonded release, appraisement, administrative [[Page 25539]] proceeding petition for remission, and disposal of items subject to forfeiture. Also these revisions are intended to provide for greater consistency of Service seizure and forfeiture procedures with those of the U.S. Customs Service. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/27/95 60 FR 58468 Final Action 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service Phone: 703 358-1949 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AC89 _______________________________________________________________________ 1313. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES (CITES) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This will be a revision to an existing rule that will incorporate decisions/interpretations made at the last nine Conferences of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/08/00 65 FR 26663 Correction 06/29/00 65 FR 40167 Final Action 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Teiko Saito, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2104 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AD87 _______________________________________________________________________ 1314. PROPOSED SPECIAL RULE WITH THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE VICUNA FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This special rule will be associated with the proposed reclassification of vicuna from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The rule will provide for the conservation of the species and will stipulate conditions that must be met to allow for the importation of commercial specimens of the species (i.e., wool and wool products). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/08/99 64 FR 48743 Final Action 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Lieberman, Chief, Branch of Operations, Office of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 750, Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AE04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1315. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; ADDITION OF BRUSH-TAILED POSSUM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to review the economic and biological information on the brush-tailed possum of genus Trichosurus for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 01/24/96 61 FR 1893 ANPRM Comment Period End 03/25/96 NPRM 11/02/99 64 FR 59149 NPRM Comment Period End 01/03/00 Final Action 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Fishery Biologist, Division of Environmental Quality, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2464 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AE34 _______________________________________________________________________ 1316. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL TO LIST AS ENDANGERED OR THREATENED COWHEAD LAKE TUI CHUB Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We withdraw our proposal to list as endangered or threatened Cowhead Lake tui chub (Gila bicolor vaccaceps). This species is known from Modoc County, California. Threats include diversion of water, reduction of riparian vegetation, and predation from snakes and birds and pesticides. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/30/98 63 FR 15152 NPRM Comment Period End 05/29/98 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/17/98 63 FR 33033 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/02/00 65 FR 4940 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AE85 [[Page 25540]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1317. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION STATUS FOR 16 FRESHWATER MUSSELS AND 1 FRESHWATER SNAIL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service plans to establish nonessential experimental population (NEP) status for 16 freshwater mussels and 1 freshwater snail in the free-flowing reach of the Tennessee River below Wilson Dam, Colbert and Lauderdale Counties, Alabama. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/27/99 64 FR 28779 NPRM Comment Period End 07/26/99 Final Action 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AE92 _______________________________________________________________________ 1318. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE BALD EAGLE THROUGHOUT THE LOWER 48 STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Bald eagle was reclassified to threatened status throughout the lower 48 States in 1995. Continued recovery gains and increasing population trends now make it possible to remove the Bald eagle from the endangered species list. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/06/99 64 FR 36454 NPRM Comment Period End 10/06/99 Final Action 11/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1319. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PREBLES MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.40 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed special rule under the Endangered Species Act to allow limited incidental take of the Prebles Meadow jumping mouse in Colorado and Wyoming. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/03/98 63 FR 66777 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 01/29/99 64 FR 4607 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/06/99 64 FR 12924 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/16/99 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/23/00 65 FR 39117 NPRM Comment Period End 07/24/00 Final Action 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Martin Miller, Deputy Chief, Division of Consultation, HCPs and Recovery, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 434, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1320. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESERT YELLOWHEAD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will determine whether to list the desert yellowhead, a plant in Wyoming, under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/22/98 63 FR 70745 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/05/00 65 FR 53691 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1321. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; MOUNTAIN PLOVER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to list the mountain plover (Charadrius montanus) as a threatened species under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/16/99 64 FR 7587 NPRM Comment Period End 04/19/99 Second NPRM 04/19/99 64 FR 19108 [[Page 25541]] Second NPRM Comment Period End 06/21/99 Final Action 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF35 _______________________________________________________________________ 1322. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE FOR THE CHIRICAHUA LEOPARD FROG Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will determine whether to list the Chiricahua leopard frog (Arizona and New Mexico) under the Endangered Species Act, with a special rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/14/00 65 FR 37343 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/27/00 65 FR 58033 NPRM Comment Period End 10/27/00 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF41 _______________________________________________________________________ 1323. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON, POPULATION OF THE COLUMBIA WHITE-TAILED DEER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to remove the Douglas County, Oregon, population of the Columbia white-tailed deer from the list of endangered and threatened species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/11/99 64 FR 25263 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 11/03/99 64 FR 59729 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/29/99 64 FR 72992 Final Action 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1324. IMPORTATION OF CAPTIVE-BRED EXOTIC BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM BREEDING FACILITIES IN OTHER COUNTRIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15.41; 50 CFR 15.42 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will establish the information requirements and approval criteria for the import of captive-bred wild exotic birds from overseas breeding facilities. This rule applies primarily to species listed in the appendices to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which are otherwise prohibited from import by the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992. The rule also describes the process for handling petitions to approve qualifying facilities, establishes the duration of approval, provides for the suspension and revocation of approval, and provides for notice of approved facilities in the Federal Register. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/17/94 59 FR 12784 Final Action 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Branch of Consultation and Monitoring, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AF44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1325. POLICY FOR EVALUATION OF CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN ENDANGERED SPECIES DECISIONMAKING Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service announce a draft policy for the evaluation of conservation efforts in making listing decisions under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The policy identifies criteria to be used in determining whether conservation agreements, conservation plans, management plans, or other formalized conservation efforts remove the need to list a species as threatened or endangered under the Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/13/00 65 FR 37102 Final Action 07/00/01 [[Page 25542]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF55 _______________________________________________________________________ 1326. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SCALESHELL MUSSEL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 13, 2000. Abstract: The Service proposes to list the scaleshell mussel as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. If listed, protective measures of the Endangered Species Act, implemented in 50 CFR 17, would take effect. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/13/99 64 FR 44171 NPRM Comment Period End 09/27/99 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 11/29/99 64 FR 66600 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1327. POLICY ON GENERAL CONSERVATION PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et seq; 16 USC 703 et seq CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This policy will contain provisions to issue permits to qualified organizations to conduct general conservation activities over a specified period of time instead of issuing multiple permits for each activity. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Proposed Policy 10/28/99 64 FR 58086 Final Action 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Teiko Saito, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2104 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1018-AF63 _______________________________________________________________________ 1328. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE NORTHERN POPULATION OF THE TIDEWATER GOBY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service plans to propose to remove the northern population of the Tidewater goby from the List of Threatened and Endangered Species. Currently, all tidewater Goby populations in California are on the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/24/99 64 FR 33816 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/15/00 65 FR 7483 Final Action 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1329. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; GOLDEN SEDGE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposes endangered status for Carex lutea (golden sedge) under the Endangered Species Act. This rare plant is currently known from only eight populations in Pender and Onslow Counties, NC. If listed as endangered or threatened, the protective regulations of 50 CFR 17 would take effect. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/16/99 64 FR 44470 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1330. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; CERTAIN TURTLE SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would add certain native turtle species to Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. If adopted, exports of the species would require CITES documentation from the Service to ensure that foreign countries accept the shipments. This action is [[Page 25543]] necessary to monitor the impact of trade on the species in an effort to maintain healthy populations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/26/00 65 FR 4217 NPRM Comment Period End 03/13/00 Final Action 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Lieberman, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 RIN: 1018-AF69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1331. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED ENDANGERED STATUS FOR THE PLANT HACKELIA VENUSTA (SHOWY STICKSEED) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposes endangered species status pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended, for hackelia venusta (Piper) St. John (showy stickseed). The population has declined to the current size of less than 150 individual plants at a single location in Tumwater Canyon, WA. Threats include competition and shading from native trees and shrubs, encroachment onto the site by nonnative, noxious plant species, wildfire and fire suppression, activities associated with fire suppression, and low seedling establishment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/14/00 65 FR 7339 NPRM Comment Period End 04/14/00 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF75 _______________________________________________________________________ 1332. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED THREATENED STATUS FOR SPALDING'S CATCHFLY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to list the Spalding's catchfly pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act). This plant is currently known from a total of 52 populations. This proposal, if made final, would implement the Federal protection and recovery provisions afforded by the Act for the plant. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/03/99 64 FR 67814 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/24/00 65 FR 21711 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/08/00 65 FR 54472 NPRM Comment Period End 09/22/00 Final Action 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1333. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LIST OHLONE TIGER BEETLE AS ENDANGERED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to list the Ohlone tiger beetle as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This species is known from Santa Cruz County, California, and is threatened by habitat fragmentation and destruction due to urban development and habitat degradation due to invasion of nonnative vegetation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/11/00 65 FR 6952 NPRM Comment Period End 04/11/00 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF89 _______________________________________________________________________ 1334. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSAL TO LIST THE MISSISSIPPI GOPHER FROG DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF DUSKY GOPHER FROG AS ENDANGERED. Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to list the Mississippi gopher frog distinct population segment of the dusky gopher frog as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act). Historically, the Mississippi gopher frog occurred in at least nine counties or parishes across the Mobile River delta in Alabama. Today, it is known from only one site in Harrison County, Mississippi. This proposed rule, if made final, would extend the Act's protection to the Mississippi gopher frog distinct population segment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/23/00 65 FR 33283 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 25544]] Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AF90 _______________________________________________________________________ 1335. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED LISTING OF TWO SOUTHWEST MILKVETCH PLANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will determine the appropriate status of the Holmgren milk-vetch and the Shivwits milkvetch plants that occur in Utah and Arizona. If listed as endangered or threatened, the protective provisions of the Endangered Species Act would apply. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/12/00 65 FR 19728 Final Action 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG02 _______________________________________________________________________ 1336. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED LISTING OF VERMILION DARTER AS ENDANGERED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the vermilion darter (Etheostoma chermocki) as endangered under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The vermilion darter is found in only 11.6 kilometers (7.2 miles) of the main stem of Turkey Creek, and the lowermost reaches of Dry Creek and Beaver Creek, within the Turkey Creek drainage, a tributary of the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River, northeast Jefferson County, Alabama. This proposed rule, if made final, will extend the protection of the Act to the vermilion darter. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/18/00 65 FR 20792 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1337. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF SCUTELLARIA MONTANA (LARGE-FLOWERED SKULLCAP) FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 12, 2001. Abstract: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) plans to make a final determination on the reclassification of Scutellaria montana (large-flowered skullcap) from its present endangered status to threatened status under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This proposed reclassification is based on the substantial improvement in the status of this species. Since listing, 22 additional sites have been discovered, and the total known number of individuals has increased from about 6,700 to more than 48,000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/12/00 65 FR 42973 NPRM Comment Period End 09/11/00 Final Action 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1338. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE PIPING PLOVER IN WINTERING HABITAT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 30, 2001, Court Order. Abstract: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposes to designate 146 areas along the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas as critical habitat for the wintering population of the piping plover (Charadrius melodus). This includes approximately 2,691 kilometers (1,672 miles) of shoreline along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts and along margins of interior bays, inlets, and lagoons. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/06/00 65 FR 41781 NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/30/00 65 FR 52691 NPRM Comment Period Extended 10/27/00 65 FR 64414 NPRM Comment Period End 11/24/00 Final Action 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and [[Page 25545]] Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1339. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE PIPING PLOVER IN BREEDING HABITAT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 30, 2001, Court Order. Abstract: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose to designate 37 units along the Great Lakes shoreline of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York as critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, for the Great Lakes breeding population of the piping plover (Charadrius melodus). We propose to designate critical habitat on fewer than 305 km (189 mi) in 27 counties within these States. Within these areas, only the specific locations that have or could develop the physical and biological features required by piping plovers (primary constituent elements) would be considered critical habitat. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/06/00 65 FR 41812 NPRM Comment Period End 09/05/00 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/19/00 65 FR 56530 NPRM Correction 09/28/00 65 FR 58258 Final Action 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG14 _______________________________________________________________________ 1340. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED ENDANGERED STATUS FOR 12 SPECIES OF PICTURE-WING FLIES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, July 31, 2001, Court Order. Abstract: We propose endangered status pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for 12 species of Hawaiian picture-wing flies--Drosophila aglaia, D. differens, D. hemipeza, D. heteroneura, D. montgomeryi, D. mulli, D. musaphilia, D. neoclavisetae, D. obatai, D. ochrobasis, D. substenoptera, and D. tarphytrichia. These species are found on one or more of the following Hawaiian Islands: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii. These 12 species face substantial threats from one or more of the following: habitat degradation, loss of host plants, biological pest control, and predation from alien arthropods. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/17/01 66 FR 3964 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG23 _______________________________________________________________________ 1341. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE RIVERSIDE FAIRY SHRIMP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 1, 2000, Court Order. Final, Judicial, February 1, 2001, Court Order. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Riverside Fairy shrimp in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/21/00 65 FR 57136 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/28/01 66 FR 12754 Final Action 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG34 _______________________________________________________________________ 1342. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPRUCE-FIR MOSS SPIDER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2000, Settlement Agreement. Final, Judicial, April 1, 2001. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Spruce-fir Moss spider in North Carolina and Tennessee. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/06/00 65 FR 59798 NPRM Comment Period End 12/05/00 Final Action 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 RIN: 1018-AG38 [[Page 25546]] _______________________________________________________________________