[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of the Interior Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Department of the Interior





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                                       


  



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the 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.

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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
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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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................................................................
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                     Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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1236        Limitation of Awards To Permit Applicants Under Section 525(e) of SMCRA.............     1090-AA74
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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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......................
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                               Office of the Special Trustee--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1240        Appealing Administrative Actions of the Office of the Special Trustee...............     1035-AA03
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                          United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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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........................

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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
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                            United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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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
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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)..........................................................

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1363        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for       1018-AH83
            Chorizanthe Robusta var. Robusta (Robust Spineflower)...............................
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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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

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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.................................................................................

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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

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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

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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
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                                   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
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                                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
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                                  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...............................
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                                 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
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                     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.................................................................................

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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
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                                  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
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1628        Wild and Scenic Rivers..............................................................     1093-AA08
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_______________________________________________________________________


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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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1343. REGULATIONS FOR SUBSISTENCE HUNTING AND FISHING ON FEDERAL LANDS 
IN ALASKA FOR THE 2001-2002 SEASONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will establish seasons and harvest limits, 
and methods and means for subsistence taking of wildlife for 
subsistence hunting and fishing on Federal lands in Alaska for the 
2001-2002 seasons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/24/00                    65 FR 51647
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




1344. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATIONS OF 
WHETHER DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT IS PRUDENT FOR 81 PLANTS AND 
PROPOSED DESIGNATIONS FOR 76 PLANTS FROM KAUAI AND NIIHAU, HAWAII

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: Final, Judicial, November 30, 2001, Court Order.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for 77 plants from 
the islands of Kauai and Niihau, Hawaii.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/07/00                    65 FR 66807
Correction                      11/13/00                    65 FR 67796
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    03/07/01                    66 FR 13691
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-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________




1345. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE QUINO CHECKERSPOT 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: NPRM, Judicial, February 1, 2001, Court Order.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Quino 
Checkerspot butterfly in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/01                     66 FR 9475
Final Action                    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-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




1346. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CHORIZANTHE PUNGENS VAR. PUNGENS (MONTEREY 
SPINEFLOWER)

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, January 15, 2001, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Monterey 
spineflower in Southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/01                    66 FR 10440
Final Action                    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-AH04
_______________________________________________________________________




1347. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE WENATCHEE MOUNTAINS CHECKERMALLOW, A PLANT

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, December 1, 2000, Court Order to 
complete by 12/01/00.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Wenatchee 
checkermallow in Washington.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/18/01                     66 FR 4783
Final Action                    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-AH05

[[Page 25547]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1348. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE KOOTENAI RIVER WHITE STURGEON

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, December 1, 2000, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Kootenai 
River White sturgeon in Idaho and Montana.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/00                    65 FR 80697
Final Action                    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-AH06
_______________________________________________________________________




1349. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE SAN BERNARDINO KANGAROO RAT

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, December 1, 2000, Court Order.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the San 
Bernardino Kangaroo rat in California as the result of litigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/00                    65 FR 77177
Final Action                    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-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________




1350. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATIONS OF 
WHETHER DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT IS PRUDENT FOR 20 PLANTS AND 
PROPOSED DESIGNATIONS FOR 32 PLANTS FROM MOLOKAI, 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 for 100 
Hawaiian plants.
Final, Judicial, November 30, 2001, Final for 100 Hawaiian plants.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for 50 plants on 
Molokai, Hawaii, and 2 plants in the Maui/NUI Complex, Hawaii as the 
result of litigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/00                    65 FR 83157
NPRM Comment Period Extended    02/22/01                    66 FR 11132
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-AH08
_______________________________________________________________________




1351. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PRUDENCY AND 
CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR A MOLLUSK, THE APPALACHIAN ELKTOE

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, February 1, 2001, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Appalachian 
elktoe, a mollusk, in North Carolina and Tennessee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/08/01                     66 FR 9540
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-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________




1352. INTERAGENCY POLICY ON THE PRESCRIPTION OF FISHWAYS UNDER SECTION 
18 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 791(a) et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This will invite public comment on proposed policy guidance 
for us and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the 
prescription of fishways under section 18 of the Federal Power Act, for 
non-Federal hydropower projects licensed by the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          12/22/00                    65 FR 80898
Final Action                    07/00/01

[[Page 25548]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. Benjamin Tuggle, Chief, Division of Federal Program 
Activities, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 400, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2161
Fax: 703 358-1869

RIN: 1018-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________




1353. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF WHOOPING CRANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to establish a new migratory population of 
Whooping cranes between Wisconsin and Florida as a nonessential 
experimental population.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/09/01                    66 FR 14107
Final Action                    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-AH46
_______________________________________________________________________




1354. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE BAY CHECKERSPOT BUTTERFLY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 22, 2000, Settlement 
Agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Bay 
Checkerspot butterfly in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/16/00                    65 FR 61217
NPRM Comment Period End         12/15/00
NPRM                            02/09/01                     66 FR 9683
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-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________




1355. CHANGES IN THE LIST OF SPECIES IN APPENDICES TO THE CONVENTION ON 
INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are adding changes in the list of species in Appendices to 
the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora (CITES), based upon decisions made at the Eleventh 
Conference of the Parties to CITES (COP11), in Gigiri, Kenya.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: 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-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




1356.  ADDITION OF THE BASKING SHARK AND THE STAG BEETLE TO 
APPENDIX III UNDER CITES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in 50 CFR part 23 by 
adding the Basking shark and the Stag beetle to appendix III under the 
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna 
and Flora (CITES).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               06/00/01

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-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________




1357.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING 
THE DOLLY VARDEN AS A THREATENED SPECIES IN WASHINGTON DUE TO SIMILARITY 
OF APPEARANCE TO BULL TROUT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to list the Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) as 
threatened under the ``Similarity of Appearance'' provision of the 
Endangered Species Act in Washington, due to its similarity of 
appearance to the Bull trout.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/09/01                     66 FR 1628
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 25549]]

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-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




1358.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: PROPOSED 
DETERMINATIONS OF PRUDENCY AND PROPOSED DESIGNATIONS OF CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR PLANTS FROM MAUI AND KAHOOLAWE, HAWAII

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2000, 100 Hawaii plants.
Final, Judicial, November 30, 2001, 100 Hawaii plants.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for approximately 63 
plants from Maui and Kahoolawe, Hawaii.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/18/00                    65 FR 79191
NPRM                            02/22/01                    66 FR 11131
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-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




1359.  IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA: CHANGE IN THE 
FINDING FOR THE M'CLINTOCK CHANNEL POPULATION AND REVISION OF 
REGULATIONS IN SECTION 18.30

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This emergency interim rule finds that the M'Clintock Channel 
polar bear population no longer meets the import requirements of the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act and amends the regulations to reflect that 
bears sport hunted in this population after the 1999/2000 Canadian 
hunting season will no longer be eligible for import under the 1997 
finding which approved this population for multiple harvest seasons. In 
addition, the rule updates the regulations to reflect the new territory 
of Nunavut and notifies the public on the lifting by Canada of the 
harvest moratorium in the Viscount Melville Sound polar bear 
population.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              01/10/01                     66 FR 1901
Final Action                    06/00/01

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-AH72
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1360.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REOPENING 
OF COMMENT PERIOD ON THE THREATENED STATUS OF THE SACRAMENTO SPLITTAIL 
(POGONICHTHYS MACROLEPIDOTIS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 22, 2000, Settlement 
Agreement.

Abstract: We were ordered by a court to reanalyze the information 
concerning the listing decision for the Sacramento splittail. 
Therefore, we have reopened the comment period for this issue. The 
previous regulatory action that finalized the listing decision for the 
Sacramento splittail was assigned RIN 1018-AC26, and was completed with 
the publication of the final rule designating the Sacramento splittail 
as a threatened species, effective March 10, 1999 (64 FR 5963). Since 
RIN 1018-AC26 has been completed, we are considering the reopening of 
the comment period on this issue to be a new regulatory action, which 
has been assigned this current RIN.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Comment Period Extended         01/12/01                     66 FR 2828
Final Action                    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-AH73
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1361.  SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN 
ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D -- 2002 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND 
SHELLFISH REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the regulations for seasons, 
harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and 
shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2002 regulatory year. The 
rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual 
review cycle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/13/01                    66 FR 10161
Final Action                    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503

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Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AH77
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1362.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR POLYGONUM HICKMANII (SCOTS VALLEY 
POLYGONUM) AND CHORIZANTHE ROBUSTA VAR. HARTWEGII (SCOTS VALLEY 
SPINEFLOWER)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 1, 2001, Settlement Agreement.
Final, Judicial, October 19, 2001, Settlement Agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Scotts 
Valley polygonum and the Scotts Valley spineflower.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/01                    66 FR 10469
Final Action                    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-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




1363.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CHORIZANTHE ROBUSTA VAR. ROBUSTA 
(ROBUST SPINEFLOWER)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 1, 2001, Settlement Agreement.
Final, Judicial, October 19, 2001, Settlement Agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Robust 
spineflower in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/01                    66 FR 10419
Final Action                    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-AH83
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



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1364. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES - 50 CFR PART 13

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/95                    60 FR 46087
NPRM Correction                 09/27/95                    60 FR 49976
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    11/15/95                    60 FR 57386
Second NPRM                      To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AC57
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1365. CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE LOST RIVER AND SHORTNOSE 
SUCKERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/94                    59 FR 61744
NPRM Comment Period End         01/30/95                    60 FR 61744
Second NPRM                     08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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-AC90

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1366. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; UNINTENTIONAL TAKE OF MARINE MAMMALS 
BY HARASSMENT ONLY IN ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL FISHING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act, as amended in April 1994, 
authorizes the Secretary to allow U.S. citizens to incidentally 
unintentionally take small numbers of marine mammals by harassment only 
for periods up to 1 year during specified activities other than 
commercial fishing. This regulatory action would implement this 
statutory provision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AD18
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1367. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; MEASURES TO SAFELY DETER MARINE 
MAMMALS, INCLUDING THREATENED AND ENDANGERED MARINE MAMMALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AD19
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1368. TAXONOMIC CHANGE FROM SUBSPECIES TO VERTEBRATE POPULATION SEGMENT 
FOR THE VIRGIN RIVER CHUB

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/95                    60 FR 37866
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/95
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

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-AD22
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1369. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
ESTABLISHMENT OF NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF TEN FRESHWATER 
MUSSELS IN HOLSTON RIVER SYSTEM IN TN AND VA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service plans to reintroduce ten mussels (Appalachian 
monkeyface pearlymussel, cracking pearlymussel, Cumberland monkeyface 
pearlymussel, dromedary pearlymussel, fanshell orange-foot, pimpleback 
pearlymussel, ring pink mussel, rough pigtoe, and tan riffleshell) into 
historic habitat in the next 2 to 3 years. The mussels to be used in 
the reintroduction will include artificially propagated juveniles and 
adults taken from the wild, under certain circumstances. Mussel 
propagation technology currently is being developed using nonendangered 
surrogate species. The 4(d) rule will exempt unavoidable and 
unintentional take, such as fishing, boating, trapping, or wading.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener, Endangered Species: Division of

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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-AE01
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1370. EXPORTATION OF MARINE MAMMAL PRODUCTS FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE, 50 
CFR PART 18

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action concerns a modification to export 
marine mammal products and to Native exemption provisions in the Marine 
Mammal Protection Act. The action will be made to allow for cultural 
exchange of marine mammal products between Natives of Alaska, 
Greenland, Russia and Canada.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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-AE33
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1371. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; SPECIFIC PERMIT PROVISIONS; IMPORT AND 
EXPORT PERMITS; BANDING OR MARKING PERMITS; AND SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING 
PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the Migratory Bird Permit 
Regulations providing permits for the taking, possession, 
transportation, sale, purchase, importation, exportation, and banding 
or marking of migratory birds. The Service is revising the requirements 
for scientific collecting, banding or marking permits and import and 
export permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, 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-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________




1372. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; INTRODUCTION, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND 
EXCEPTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the migratory-bird permit 
regulations providing permits for the taking, possession, 
transportation, sale, purchase, and barter of migratory birds. The 
Service is revising these permit regulations to update them, simplify 
language, and ensure consistency in text between all parts and 
sections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, 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-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________




1373. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1994 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARINE MAMMAL 
PROTECTION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1374

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 104 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes 
the Director of the Service, acting on behalf of the Secretary of the 
Interior, to issue permits for activities otherwise prohibited by the 
Act. Regulations will be developed for issuance of permits and the 1994 
amendments to the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




1374. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSAL TO LIST AS 
ENDANGERED OR THREATENED MARIANA FRUIT BAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to list as endangered or threatened the 
Mariana fruit bat (Pteropus mariannus mariannus). This species is known 
from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan, Tinian, 
and Agiguan Islands. Threats include deforestation, overhunting, 
poaching, and snake predation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/26/98                    63 FR 14641
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/29/98                    63 FR 29367
Final Action                    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________




1375. CONSIDERATION OF LISTING THE GREEN IGUANA (IGUANA IGUANA) AS 
INJURIOUS, PURSUANT TO THE LACEY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Humane Society of the United States requested that the 
Service list the green iguana as injurious under the Lacey Act. Iguanas 
are released into the wild by their owners for various reasons. These 
iguanas may be carriers of Salmonella bacteria and could negatively 
impact native populations. A notice requesting information will be 
published so that data can be gathered as to the injurious nature of 
the iguanas. This information will be analyzed to determine whether 
listing is warranted.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________




1376. RECLASSIFICATION OF MORELET'S CROCODILE (CROCODYLUS MORELETI) FROM 
ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule reclassifies Morelet's crocodile from endangered to 
threatened with a special rule to allow for the importation of 
specimens from captive-breeding operations that have been registered 
with the CITES Secretariat. Only one such facility in Mexico has been 
registered. Reclassification will be based on a review of the 
population status and management, including protected status of the 
species in range countries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AF10
_______________________________________________________________________




1377. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS BY LEVEL B HARASSMENT; ISSUANCE OF 
GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PERMITS FOR 
PHOTOGRAPHY, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-238; 16 USC 1361 to 1407

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to issue regulations that would allow us 
to authorize harassment but not injury or death of marine mammals under 
our jurisdiction, for scientific research and for photography for 
educational or commercial purposes. This rule would further implement 
the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________




1378. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; SPECIFIC PERMIT PROVISIONS; SPECIAL 
PURPOSE PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2); PL 95-616

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the migratory bird permit 
regulations providing permits for the taking, possession, 
transportation, sale, purchase, and barter of migratory birds. The 
Service is revising and updating the requirements for special purpose 
permits. Due to the large number of permits issued under ``special 
purpose,'' the Service proposes to create three new sections for 
specific types of the most frequently issued special purpose permits: 
Possession, Salvage, and Migratory Game Birds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________




1379. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; COASTAL CUTTHROAT 
TROUT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Together with the National Marine Fisheries Service, we will

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determine whether to list the southeastern Washington/Columbia River 
population of the Coastal Cutthroat trout under the provisions of the 
Endangered Species Act. We will also determine whether to remove from 
the list the Umpqua River population.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/99                    64 FR 16397
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    04/14/00                    65 FR 20123
Final Rule - Umpqua Population  04/26/00                    65 FR 24420
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/02/00                    65 FR 35315
NPRM - Clarification            07/14/00                    65 FR 43730
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/06/00                    65 FR 53974
Final Action                    12/00/02

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-AF45
_______________________________________________________________________




1380. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ASIAN BONYTONGUE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will determine whether to reclassify the Asian bonytongue, 
a freshwater fish popular in the aquarium trade, from endangered to 
threatened with a special rule to allow the importation of specimens 
from operations that are registered with the CITES Secretariat. Several 
facilities have been registered in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. 
Our decision on whether to reclassify the species, only some of the 
populations, or to take no action at all, will be based upon a review 
of the population status and management, including the protected status 
of the species in the the range countries.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________




1381. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; GUIDANCE FOR 
CONDUCTING SECTION 7 CONSULTATIONS FOR THE INDIANA BAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will propose guidance to assist our field offices in 
addressing whether: (1) the Indiana bat is present; (2) a proposed 
project is likely to affect the species directly; and (3) the project 
is likely to affect the species' habitat.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________




1382. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTINCT VERTEBRATE POPULATION SEGMENT (DPS) OF 
MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the 
southern California distinct vertebrate population segment (DPS) of 
mountain yellow-legged frog as endangered under the Endangered Species 
Act of 1973 (Act). This proposal, if made final, would extend the Act's 
protection to this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/22/99                    64 FR 71714
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/00
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    03/20/00                    65 FR 14936
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/19/00                    65 FR 31870
Final Action                    12/00/02

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-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




1383. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR COOK'S LOMATIUM AND LARGE FLOWERED WOOLY MEADOWFOAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to list two plants, Cook's lomatium and 
large-flowered wooly meadowfoam, as endangered species under the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act). Both of these plants inhabit 
seasonally wet habitats known as vernal pools in the Agate Desert, an 
area north of Medford (Jackson County), Oregon. This proposal, if made 
final, would extend the Act's protection to these plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/00                    65 FR 30941
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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-AF84
_______________________________________________________________________




1384. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR SAN DIEGO AMBROSIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 10, 1999.

Abstract: The Service proposes to list San Diego ambrosia as endangered 
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act). This plant is 
restricted to San Diego and Riverside Counties, California and Baha 
California, Mexico from Colonet to Lake Chapala. This proposed rule, if 
made final, would extend protection under the Act to the San Diego 
ambrosia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/99                    64 FR 72993
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/00
NPRM                            03/30/00                    65 FR 16869
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/00
Final Action                    12/00/02

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-AF86
_______________________________________________________________________




1385. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE SANTA ANA SUCKER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to designate critical habitat for the 
Santa Ana sucker. Remnant populations of the Santa Ana sucker occur in 
the headwaters of the San Gabriel River system, a lowland stretch of 
the Santa Ana River, and the lower reach of Big Tujunga Creek (a 
tributary of the Los Angeles River), in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, 
and San Bernardino counties. An introduced population also occurs in 
the Santa Clara River drainage system in Ventura and Los Angeles 
counties. The Santa Clara population is not being listed, due to its 
introduced status.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________




1386. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED LISTING OF 
BUENA VISTA LAKE SHREW AS ENDANGERED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 1, 2001.

Abstract: The Service proposes to list the Buena Vista Lake shrew 
(Sorex ornatus relictus) as endangered under the authority of the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973 without critical habitat. The Buena 
Vista Lake shrew is found in marshes and sloughs within a site formerly 
known as the Kern Lake Preserve, Kern County, California. This 
subspecies may also occur in the Tulare Basin and at Kern National 
Wildlife Refuge, but its status is unknown. The only known population 
occurs on privately owned land that currently has no Federal 
protection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/01/00                    65 FR 35033
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/14/00                    65 FR 49530
Final Action                    06/00/02

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-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________




1387. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED ENDANGERED 
STATUS FOR THREE PLANTS FROM THE MARIANA ISLANDS AND GUAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 1, 2001.

Abstract: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose 
endangered status pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as 
amended (Act), for three plants (no common names): Nesogenes rotensis, 
Osmoxylon mariannense, and Tabernaemontana rotensis. Nesogenes rotensis 
and O. mariannense are found only on the island of Rota in the U.S. 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Tabernaemontana 
rotensis occurs on both Rota and the United States Territory of Guam.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/01/00                    65 FR 35025
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    10/30/00                    65 FR 64649
NPRM Comment Period End         11/29/00
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and

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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-AG09
_______________________________________________________________________




1388. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
DETERMINATION OF ENDANGERED STATUS AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE GILA CHUB

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, August 18, 2001, Court Order.

Abstract: We are proposing endangered status and the designation of 
critical habitat for the Gila chub.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




1389. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SLICKSPOT PEPPERGRASS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing the listing of the Slickspot Peppergrass as 
endangered or threatened, with a designation of critical habitat in 
Idaho.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG35
_______________________________________________________________________




1390. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE HINES EMERALD DRAGONFLY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Hines 
Emerald Dragonfly in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________




1391. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; DETERMINATION THAT THE STATE OF 
CONNECTICUT MEETS FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS AND AMENDED LIST OF STATES 
MEETING FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712 (2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to add the State of Connecticut to the list of 
States whose falconry laws meet or exceed Federal falconry standards. 
This action will enable residents of the State of Connecticut to apply 
for a Federal/State falconry permit and to practice falconry in the 
State.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, 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-AG42
_______________________________________________________________________




1392. REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CONSERVATION AND REINVESTMENT ACT 
(CARA)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: If CARA becomes an act of Congress, these regulations will 
implement CARA. These regulations would establish a grant program to 
distribute $350 million/year for 15 years to the States based upon 
revenue generated from coastal drilling.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AG43

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1393. CLARIFICATION OF THE DEFINITION OF ``LANDS'' FOR NATIONAL WILDLIFE 
REFUGE SYSTEM LANDS IN ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 410(hh) to 3233; 16 USC 668(dd) to 668(ee); 16 
USC 460(k) to 460(k)(4)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will provide notice that as a result of 
the Ninth Circuit Decision in Alaska v. Babbitt, 72 F.3d 698 (9th Cir. 
1996), we intend to clarify that the definition of the term ``Federal 
Lands'' means lands and waters and interest therein that title to which 
is in the United States. We propose to revise the definitions contained 
in 50 CFR 36.1(b) and 36.2 to clarify this point of law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: George Constantino, National Wildlife Refuge System, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 E Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3499

RIN: 1018-AG45
_______________________________________________________________________




1394. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLANNING 
POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668(dd) to 668(ee)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed policy will address habitat management planning 
on refuges in the context of the National Wildlife Refuge System 
Improvement Act of 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy                  To Be                       Determined

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-AG48
_______________________________________________________________________




1395. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING TO 
DEVELOP ADDITIONAL PERMITTING REGULATIONS TO GOVERN TAKE OF MIGRATORY 
BIRDS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is unlawful to take 
migratory birds protected by the statute except as permitted by 
regulations. Our existing permit regulations focus on activities where 
the take of migratory birds is the purpose of the activity, such as 
collecting wild birds for purposes of scientific research or education. 
A vast array of activities outside the scope of our existing permit 
regulations take or kill migratory birds. We plan to publish in the 
Federal Register a proposed rule to authorize take by Federal agencies 
for activities not covered by our existing permit regulations, provided 
they comply with certain conditions, until we can develop new permit 
regulations. We are evaluating the need to develop additional permit 
regulations to address similar activities by the private sector. This 
notice would request comments from the public on this issue.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




1396. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AID IN FISH AND FEDERAL 
AID IN WILDLIFE RESTORATION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will implement the Federal Aid Improvement 
Act of 2000 (Act).

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




1397. UPDATING THE LIST OF FISH DISEASES OF CONCERN AND IMPROVING 
PROCEDURES FOR PREVENTING THEM FROM ENTERING THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The existing list of fish diseases in section 16.13 does not 
accurately reflect the current complete list of diseases of concern, 
nor does it reflect procedures to exclude them from the United States. 
Revisions will be made to provide a more pro-active approach to 
protecting our aquatic resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Bell, Fish Biologist, Division of the 
National Fish Hatchery System, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ 820, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, 
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1856
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG61
_______________________________________________________________________




1398. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TROPICAL 
LADYSLIPPER ORCHIDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will consider adding species from the genus Paphiopedilum 
(Tropical ladyslipper orchids) from southeast Asia, to the list of 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants due to severe 
overcollection for the horticulture trade. Several recently discovered 
species, especially from Vietnam, have been subject to high levels of 
illegal trade, and some species have been extirpated from their natural 
ranges.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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-AG62
_______________________________________________________________________




1399. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 5-YEAR REVIEW OF 
FOREIGN PSITTACINE BIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, ESA requires review of listings every 
5 years.

Abstract: We will review the current list of foreign species of 
psittacine birds to determine if any should be reclassified or 
delisted, and we will also consider whether additional species should 
be included in the list of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and 
Plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          09/22/00                    65 FR 57363


Next Action Undetermined

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-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




1400. EXPORT OF BOBCATS TAKEN IN PENNSYLVANIA

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 
bobcat taken in Pennsylvania, and thereby add Pennsylvania to the list 
of States and Indian tribes for which exports are approved according to 
the requirements of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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-AG67
_______________________________________________________________________




1401. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE STEPHEN'S KANGAROO RAT

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 Stephen's 
Kangaroo Rat in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02

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-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________




1402. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS, LISTING THE TAHOE 
YELLOWCRESS

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 listing the Tahoe yellowcress as threatened or 
endangered with critical habitat in California and Nevada.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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

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Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




1403. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE GENTNER'S FRITILLARY

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 Gentner's 
fritillary in Oregon.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________




1404. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE FENDER'S 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 are proposing to designate critical habitat for Fender's 
Blue butterfly in Oregon.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________




1405. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE WILLIAMETE DAISY

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 Williamete 
daisy in Oregon.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




1406. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE KINCAID'S LUPINE

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 Kincaid's lupine 
in Oregon and Washington.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




1407. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
NORTHERN WORMWOOD

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 are proposing the listing, with critical habitat 
determination in Oregon and Washington, of the Northern wormwood in 50 
CFR 17.12, Endangered and Threatened Plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG83
_______________________________________________________________________




1408. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE SAN DIEGO AMBROSIA

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

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Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the San Diego 
ambrosia, a plant, in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG84
_______________________________________________________________________




1409. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
WASHINGTON GROUND 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 are proposing the listing of the Washington ground 
squirrel as endangered or threatened in Oregon and Washington.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________




1410. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE OREGON 
SPOTTED FROG

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 the listing of the Oregon spotted frog as 
endangered or threatened, with critical habitat, in Oregon and 
Washington.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




1411. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
UMBTANUM DESERT BUCKWHEAT

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 list the Umbtanum Desert buckwheat, in 
Washington, as threatened in 50 CFR 17.12, Endangered and Threatened 
Plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




1412. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE NORTHERN IDAHO GROUND 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 propose to designate critical habitat for the Northern 
Idaho ground squirrel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________




1413. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE RIPARIAN BRUSH RABBIT

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 Riparian 
brush rabbit in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________




1414. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE RIPARIAN WOODRAT

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 Riparian 
woodrat in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________




1415. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE MARDON 
SKIPPER (POLITES MARDON)

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 are proposing the listing of the Mardon Skipper as 
threatened or endangered, including a critical habitat determination in 
California, Oregon and Washington.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________




1416. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE COASTAL CUTTHROAT TROUT

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 Coastal 
cutthroat trout in California, Oregon and Washington.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AG97
_______________________________________________________________________




1417. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
NORTHERN SEA OTTER

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 including the Northern sea otter, along the 
Alaskan coast, in the list of endangered and threatened species. If 
prudent, we will also designate critical habitat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________




1418. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR THE DESERT MILK-VETCH

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 Desert milk-
vetch in Utah.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH14

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_______________________________________________________________________




1419. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE MOUNTAIN PLOVER

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 Mountain 
plover where prudent within its range which includes Nebraska, 
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas 
and Wyoming.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH15
_______________________________________________________________________




1420. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE KANAB AMBERSNAIL

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 Kanab 
ambersnail, in Arizona and Utah, and if prudent, we will designate 
critical habitat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH16
_______________________________________________________________________




1421. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE CANADIAN LYNX

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, if prudent, for the 
Canadian lynx, in Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, 
New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington and 
Wisconsin.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________




1422. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE COLORADO BUTTERFLY PLANT

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 Colorado 
Butterfly plant in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________




1423. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING HIRST'S 
PANIC GRASS

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 are proposing the listing of Hirst's Panic grass as 
threatened or endangered, and if prudent, the determination and 
designation of critical habitat in Delaware, Georgia, North Carolina 
and New Jersey.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________




1424. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE ATLANTIC SALMON

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

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CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Atlantic 
salmon.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH20
_______________________________________________________________________




1425. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THREE SPECIES OF BEACH MOUSE IN ALABAMA AND FLORIDA

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 revise the critical habitat designations for 3 
species of Beach mouse in Alabama and Florida.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH21
_______________________________________________________________________




1426. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE ALABAMA STURGEON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 
to 4245; PL 99-25 100 Stat. 3500

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Alabama 
sturgeon in Alabama and Mississippi.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH22
_______________________________________________________________________




1427. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR 11 MUSSELS

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 11 mussels: 
Southern acornshell, Ovate clubshell, Southern clubshell, Upland 
combshell, Triangular kidneyshell, Alabama moccasinshell, Coosa 
moccasinshell, Orange-nacre musket, Dark pigtoe, Southern pigtoe, Five-
lined pocketbook.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

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-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




1428. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE GOLDLINE DARTER AND THE BLUE SHINER

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 are proposing a critical habitat determination for the 
Goldline darter and Blue shiner, 2 freshwater fishes, in Alabama, 
Georgia and Tennessee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH24
_______________________________________________________________________




1429. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE HIGHLANDS TIGER BEETLE

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 are proposing the listing, with a critical habitat 
determination in Florida, for the Highlands Tiger beetle.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH25
_______________________________________________________________________




1430. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
FLORIDA SEMAPHORE CACTUS

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 including, with critical habitat, the Florida 
Semaphore cactus on the list of endangered and threatened species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH26
_______________________________________________________________________




1431. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
PLANT SPECIES CORDIA RUPICOLA

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 are proposing the listing, with a critical habitat 
determination in Puerto Rico, of the plant species Cordia rupicola.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH27
_______________________________________________________________________




1432. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
PLANT SPECIES AGAVE EGGERSIANA AND SOLANIUM CONOCARPUM

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, propose the 
listing of 2 plant species, Agave eggersiana and Solanium conocarpum, 
including critical habitat determination, in Puerto Rico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

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-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________




1433. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SCALESHELL

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 Scaleshell, 
a mollusk, in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH35
_______________________________________________________________________




1434. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING TWO SNAILS 
IN TEXAS

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 the listing of the Diamond Y springsnail and the 
Gonzalez springsnail as threatened or endangered, including a 
determination of critical habitat in Texas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and

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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-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




1435. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
ACUNA CACTUS

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 are proposing the listing of the Acuna cactus as 
threatened or endangered, including a critical habitat determination in 
Arizona.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




1436. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
SACRAMENTO MOUNTAIN CHECKERSPOT 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: If warranted, we will propose the listing of the Sacramento 
Mountain Checkerspot butterfly as threatened or endangered including a 
critical habitat determination in New Mexico.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




1437. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE PAGE 
SPRINGSNAIL

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 are proposing the listing of the Page springsnail as 
threatened or endangered, including a critical habitat determination in 
Arizona.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




1438. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE 
MARIANNA FRUIT BAT ON GUAM 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 reclassify the Marianna Fruit bat on Guam from 
endangered to threatened.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________




1439.  MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REVIEW OF FALCONRY EDUCATION 
PERMITS; 50 CFR 21

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 711

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We solicited comments to help us determine whether to amend 
the falconry regulations to allow for falconry schools.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          11/20/00                    65 FR 69726


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




1440.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
ENDANGERED STATUS FOR POLYGONUM HICKMANII (SCOTTS VALLEY POLYGONUM)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to list the Scotts Valley polygonum as an 
endangered species.

[[Page 25566]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/09/00                    65 FR 67335
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-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




1441.  NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668(dd) to 668(ee)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action provides specific guidance on the management and 
oversight of privately owned mineral rights within the National 
Wildlife Refuge System. The chapter clarifies the rights, 
responsibilities and options of both the Refuge Manager and the private 
holder of the reserved/excepted mineral rights.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Notice                  To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1442. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________




1443. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE LOCH LOMOND COYOTE THISTLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/22/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________




1444. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: INTERCROSS PROGENY 
POLICY AND DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/23/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________




1445. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE FOR 
THE NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/23/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




1446. FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPATION 
FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND INSULAR TERRITORIES AND COMMONWEALTHS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/06/01                    66 FR 18210

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jack Hicks
Phone: 703 358-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________




1447. RESCISSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR GRANTS IN AID (MARINE 
MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT OF 1972)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 82

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/08/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hannibal Bolton

[[Page 25567]]

Phone: 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AD92
_______________________________________________________________________




1448. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REINTRODUCTION OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF GRIZZLY BEARS IN IDAHO AND 
MONTANA

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/14/00                    65 FR 69623

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AE00
_______________________________________________________________________




1449. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSAL TO LIST 
COLORADO BUTTERFLY PLANT AS ENDANGERED OR THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/18/00                    65 FR 62302

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




1450. REFUGE COMPATIBILITY REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE 
REFUGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1997

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 25; 50 CFR 26; 50 CFR 27; 50 CFR 29; 50 CFR 32; 50 
CFR 36

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/18/00                    65 FR 62458

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________




1451. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
GRIZZLY BEAR IN THE YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/22/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________




1452. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE COASTAL CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 95

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/24/00                    65 FR 63679

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




1453. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; NINE BEXAR COUNTY, 
TEXAS, INVERTEBRATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/26/00                    65 FR 81419

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF33
_______________________________________________________________________




1454. NATIONAL BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 86

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/18/01                     66 FR 5281
Notice                          02/08/01                     66 FR 9533

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Steve Farrell
Phone: 703 358-2420
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________




1455. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; FINAL RULE TO 
REMOVE THE ALEUTIAN CANADA GOOSE FROM THE LIST OF THREATENED AND 
ENDANGERED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/20/01                    66 FR 15643

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________




1456. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE TIDEWATER GOBY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/20/00                    65 FR 69693

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF73

[[Page 25568]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1457. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSAL TO LIST 
THE DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT (DPS) OF ANADROMOUS ATLANTIC SALMON IN 
THE GULF OF MAINE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 224

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/17/00                    65 FR 69459

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




1458. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D--2001 SUBSISTENCE FISHING AND SHELLFISH TAKING 
IN ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/13/01                    66 FR 10141

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Knauer
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AF91
_______________________________________________________________________




1459. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSAL TO 
DESIGNATE CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPECTACLED EIDER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/06/01                     66 FR 9146

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF92
_______________________________________________________________________




1460. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR STELLER'S EIDER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/02/01                     66 FR 8850

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF95
_______________________________________________________________________




1461. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN DIEGO FAIRY SHRIMP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/23/00                    65 FR 63437

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF97
_______________________________________________________________________




1462. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED SPECIAL 
REGULATIONS FOR THE PREBLE'S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 1018-AF30      02/23/01

RIN: 1018-AG10
_______________________________________________________________________




1463. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ARKANSAS RIVER SHINER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/04/01                    66 FR 18001

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG12
_______________________________________________________________________




1464. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ARROYO TOAD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/07/01                     66 FR 9413

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




1465. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE PENINSULAR BIGHORN SHEEP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/01/01                     66 FR 8649

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG17
_______________________________________________________________________




1466. APPROPRIATE REFUGE USES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1018-AG46       02/12/01

[[Page 25569]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG18
_______________________________________________________________________




1467. WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1018-AG46       02/12/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




1468. WILDLIFE DEPENDENT RECREATION USES POLICY PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL 
WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1997

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1018-AG46       02/12/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




1469. PRIORITY WILDLIFE--DEPENDENT RECREATION--FISHING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1018-AG46       02/12/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________




1470. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR ZAPATA BLADDERPOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/22/00                    65 FR 81181

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG24
_______________________________________________________________________




1471. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MORRO SHOULDERBAND SNAIL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          11/21/00                    65 FR 69896
Final Action                    02/07/01                     66 FR 9233

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




1472. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ZAYANTE BANDWINGED GRASSHOPPER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          12/06/00                    65 FR 76207
Final Action                    02/07/01                     66 FR 9219

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




1473. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MEXICAN SPOTTED OWL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/01/01                     66 FR 8530

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG29
_______________________________________________________________________




1474. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE KAUAI AND NIIHAU PLANTS

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 1018-AG71      11/30/00

RIN: 1018-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________




1475. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA RED-LEGGED FROG

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/13/01                    66 FR 14625

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG32

[[Page 25570]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1476. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE BAY CHECKERSPOT BUTTERFLY

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 1018-AH61      11/30/00

RIN: 1018-AG33
_______________________________________________________________________




1477. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MAUI AND KAHOOLAWE PLANTS

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 1018-AH70      11/30/00

RIN: 1018-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________




1478. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ROBUST SPINEFLOWER

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 1018-AH83      02/23/01

RIN: 1018-AG39
_______________________________________________________________________




1479. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; GENERAL PERMITTING 
REGULATION AMENDMENTS FOR SAFE HARBOR AGREEMENTS AND CANDIDATE 
CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS WITH ASSURANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/22/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG44
_______________________________________________________________________




1480. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          10/17/00                    65 FR 61356
Final Action                    01/16/01                     66 FR 3810
Effective Date Extended to 4/16/
01                              02/08/01                     66 FR 9593

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________




1481. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; PRIORITY WILDLIFE DEPENDENT 
RECREATION; GENERAL GUIDANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1018-AG46       02/12/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




1482. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; PRIORITY WILDLIFE DEPENDENT 
RECREATION; INTERPRETATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1018-AG46       02/12/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________




1483. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; PRIORITY WILDLIFE DEPENDENT 
RECREATION; WILDLIFE OBSERVATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1018-AG46       02/12/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG51
_______________________________________________________________________




1484. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; PRIORITY WILDLIFE DEPENDENT 
RECREATION; PHOTOGRAPHY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1018-AG46       02/12/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG52
_______________________________________________________________________




1485. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; PRIORITY WILDLIFE DEPENDENT 
RECREATION; ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1018-AG46       02/12/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG53

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1486. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA; 
SUBPART C, DESIGNATION OF AN ADDITIONAL SUBSISTENCE RESOURCE REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/06/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Knauer
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________




1487. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS ON SECURITY PAPER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/15/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Teiko Saito
Phone: 703 358-2104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG72
_______________________________________________________________________




1488. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE CHUM 
SALMON IN ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/21/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH11
_______________________________________________________________________




1489. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
BRISTLE-THIGHED CURLEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/21/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH13
_______________________________________________________________________




1490. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING, WITH 
CRITICAL HABITAT, OF HALL'S BULLRUSH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/21/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________




1491. APPROPRIATE REFUGE USES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 25; 50 CFR 26; 50 CFR 29

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




1492. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF TUNGSTEN-NICKEL-IRON SHOT AS 
NONTOXIC FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL AND COOTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/30/00                    65 FR 64650
Final Rule                      01/04/01                      66 FR 737

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Jon Andrew
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________




1493.  TEMPORARY APPROVAL OF TIN SHOT FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL AND 
COOTS DURING THE 2000-2001 SEASON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We have granted temporary approval of tin shot as nontoxic 
for hunting waterfowl and coots.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/00                    65 FR 57586
Correction                      10/23/00                    65 FR 63225
Final Action                    12/07/00                    65 FR 76885

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AH67
BILLING CODE 4310-55-S

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1494. APPLICABILITY AND RESOURCE PROTECTION REVISIONS

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

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC38
_______________________________________________________________________




1495. NON-FEDERAL OIL AND GAS RIGHTS

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

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 9

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol McCoy, Mining and Minerals Branch, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, Room 221, 12795 West Alameda 
Parkway, Lakewood, CA 80225
Phone: 303 969-2096

RIN: 1024-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




1496. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SAFETY; OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF 
ALCOHOL OR DRUGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 4.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to amend its 
regulations concerning motor vehicle operation under the influence of 
alcohol within units of the NPS. Current NPS regulations prohibit 
operation with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.10 grams or 
more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 0.10 grams of alcohol 
per 210 liters of breath. On March 3, 1998, President Clinton directed 
the NPS to promulgate regulations adopting a stricter limit of 0.08 
grams BAC within units of the NPS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________




1497. SOLID WASTE SITES IN UNITS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460l-22(c)

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 6.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to amend 36 CFR 6.7 
to clarify its applicability to mining-generated solid wastes in units 
of the NPS. The proposed amendments are not intended to change the 
substantive scope and goals of 36 CFR 6, which has been in effect since 
January 25, 1995.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Julia Brunner, Ecologist, Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service
Phone: 303 969-2012

RIN: 1024-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




1498. WORLD HERITAGE CONVENTION

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 470a-1; 16 USC 470a-2

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the existing World Heritage regulations 
to make necessary changes, such as correcting or eliminating the annual 
calendar for preparing and submitting U.S. nominations (now outdated), 
correcting the criteria for selecting sites (also outdated), and 
providing more explicit procedures for public participation. The 
underlying treaty (World Heritage Convention) and law (Historic 
Preservation Act Amendments of 1980) will remain in place unchanged.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: James Charleton, International Cooperation Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, MS 2252, Office of 
International Affairs, 1849 C Street N.W., MS 2252, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 565-1280

RIN: 1024-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________




1499. RELEASE OF INFORMATION ABOUT NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM RESOURCES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 5397

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish how NPS identifies what types and 
under what circumstances information may be withheld from FOIA requests 
under under section 207 of the NPS Omnibus Management Act. That statute 
allows information about National Park System resources to be withheld 
under FOIA unless the Secretary determines that release would not 
create an unreasonable risk of harm, theft, or destruction of the 
resource, would further the purposes of the NPS unit, and is consistent 
with other applicable laws.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: K.C. Becker, Attorney-Advisor, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Office of the Solicitor, 1849 C Street 
N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7957
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________




1500. PROCEDURES FOR STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT HISTORIC 
PRESERVATION PROGRAMS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 470 et seq

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPS proposes to establish the requirements and procedures 
by which those Indian tribes that choose to do so can assume State 
Historic Preservation Officer duties with regard to tribal lands and 
become eligible for grants-in-aid to carry out those duties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Bryan Mitchell, Division, Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., NC330, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 343-9558
Fax: 202 343-3921
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________




1501. CONSERVATION IN NATIONAL PARKS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1 to 4

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will describe the limitations on discretion that 
the National Park Service Organic Act and General Authorities Act 
impose on the National Park Service. The rule is necessary given the 
often inconsistent interpretations that courts, the NPS, and interested 
parties have read into the Organic Act. It is also important because it 
will clarify for NPS managers the standards to which they are held.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: K.C. Becker, Attorney-Advisor, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Office of the Solicitor, 1849 C Street 
N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7957
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




1502. WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE RESIDENT ZONE 
COMMUNITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 1361; 16 USC 1531; 16 USC 1a-2(h); 16 
USC 3; 16 USC 3101 et seq; 16 USC 462(k)

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rulemaking will amend special regulations for 
Wrangell-St. Elias regarding resident zone communities. This amendment 
will add the communities of Dot Lake, Tetlin Tanacross, and Northway 
(including Northway, Northway Village and Northway Junction). This will 
allow residents to engage in subsistence activities in the park without 
needing an NPS subsistence permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hunter Sharp, Chief Ranger, Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, P.O. Box 439, Copper Center, AK 99573
Phone: 907 822-5234
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




1503.  COMMERCIAL USE PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-391

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 105-391 became effective on November 13, 1998. The 
new Act mandates revised procedures for issuing commercial use 
authorizations. Section 417 of Public Law 105-391 requires that the 
Secretary promulgate implementing regulations

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as soon as practicable after the effective date of the Act. Existing 
regulations governing commercial use within National Parks are not 
adequate to administer the provisions of the new statute and must be 
revised to reflect new requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Laurie Shaffer, Chief of Operations, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225-0287
Phone: 303 987-6911
Fax: 303 987-6901
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________




1504.  SPECIAL REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM; 
CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK ROAD CLOSURE

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

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.102

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In September 2000, the Tenth Circuit lifted the injunction 
that the U.S.District Court of Utah had placed to prevent vehicle 
access to a particular road in Canyonlands National Park. At the time 
of the Tenth Circuit's opinion, the road had been closed for two years. 
After the injunction was lifted, the NPS closed the road to study 
further the condition of the road and the benefits derived from 
discontinued use of the road. This rulemaking allows the road to remain 
closed while studies and monitoring continue until all litigation is 
resolved.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: K.C. Becker, Attorney-Advisor, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Office of the Solicitor, 1849 C Street 
N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7957
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1505. RIGHTS-OF-WAY

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

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/97                    62 FR 63488
NPRM Comment Period End         01/30/98
Final Action                    05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dick Young, Park Ranger, Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service
Phone: 757 898-7846

RIN: 1024-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




1506. VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK: AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.33

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Hummel, Chief Ranger, Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service
Phone: 218 283-9821

RIN: 1024-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________




1507. APPALACHIAN NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL--SNOWMOBILES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will designate trail crossings of snowmobile trails 
at three locations along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. These 
trail crossings are part of a State-approved network of snowmobile 
routes that exist on adjacent State lands. These crossings existed 
prior to the NPS assuming management of the National Scenic Trail. 
Designating these crossings fulfills assurances made by the NPS at the 
time of land acquisition that establishment of the permanent linear 
trail corridor would not sever established snowmobile routes.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/19/98                    63 FR 13383
NPRM Comment Period End         05/18/98
Final Action                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC67
_______________________________________________________________________




1508. LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND OF ASSISTANCE TO STATES; POST-
COMPLETION COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 460l-4

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 59

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment to 36 CFR 59 modifies Land and Water 
Conservation Fund (L&WCF) post-completion requirements by: (1) 
Clarifying the State planning prerequisite for conversion approval; (2) 
allowing the recipient of an L&WCF grant to use non-recreation land it 
currently owns, or non-recreation land that is transferred from one 
public agency to another without payment to satisfy the replacement 
requirement when land acquired with L&WCF assistance is proposed for 
conversion to other than public outdoor recreation uses, assuming all 
other eligibility criteria are met; (3) eliminating the requirement to 
notify NPS of all instances of obsolescence and facility use changes; 
and (4) establishing standards for resolving premature conversions to 
ensure their timely resolution.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/98                    63 FR 67638
NPRM Comment Period End         02/08/99
Final Action                    10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Wayne Strum, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, Recreation Programs Division, 1849 
C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 565-1129

RIN: 1024-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1509. LEASING REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1a-2(k); 16 USC 470h-3

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend current NPS regulations 
concerning the leasing of historic properties within areas of the 
National Park System to encompass additional types of properties as 
authorized by law and to change in certain respects the procedural 
requirements for leasing of properties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/12/00                    65 FR 77538
NPRM Comment Period End         02/12/01
Final Action                    05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie Shaffer, Chief of Operations, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225-0287
Phone: 303 987-6911
Fax: 303 987-6901
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________




1510. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION PARKS; PHOTO RADAR SPEED ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.96

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule establishes the use and procedure for 
photo radar speed enforcement in the park areas administered by the 
National Capital Region of the NPS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/01/00                    65 FR 53208
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/00
Final Action                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Audrey Calhoun, Superintendent, G.W. Memorial Pkwy, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Turkey Run Park, 
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: 703 289-2500
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________




1511. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT 
REGULATIONS; CIVIL PENALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule relates to one section of the regulations 
that implement the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation 
Act of 1990. This section outlines procedures for assessing civil 
penalties upon museums that fail to comply with applicable provisions 
of the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/13/97                     62 FR 1820
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/12/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/14/97
Final Action                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Robbins, Assistant Director, Cultural Resources, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., 
NC-340, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 343-3388
Fax: 202 343-5260
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC84

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1512.  SPECIAL REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM; 
RELIGIOUS CEREMONIAL COLLECTION OF GOLDEN EAGLETS IN WUPATKI NATIONAL 
MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 42 USC 2000bb; 42 USC 1996

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPS has preliminarily determined that under certain 
circumstances it is appropriate to allow the Hopi Tribe to collect 
golden eaglets within Wupatki National Monument for religious 
ceremonial purposes. This rule would authorize this activity upon terms 
and conditions sufficient to protect park resources against impairment, 
and consistent with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/01                     66 FR 6516
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/01
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Parker, Chief, American Indian Liaison 
Office, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C 
Street NW., Room 3410, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5475
Fax: 202 273-0870
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1513. SNOWMOBILE USE IN NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AREAS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460l-6a(e); 16 USC 469(k)

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 2.18; 36 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NPS proposes to revise existing regulations regarding 
snowmobile use in NPS areas. Criteria currently used to determine 
whether snowmobile use is appropriate will be removed and replaced with 
a new set of criteria. Subsequently, park-specific regulations in 36 
CFR part 7 may need to be revised to meet the new criteria.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/05/01                     66 FR 1069
NPRM Comment Period End         03/06/01
Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1514. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK AND JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. MEMORIAL 
PARKWAY: SNOWMOBILE AND SNOWPLANE ROUTES AND REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.22

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/22/01                     66 FR 7259
Final Action Effective Date 
Delayed                         01/31/01                     66 FR 8366
Final Action Effective          04/22/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC34
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1515. BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE; RECREATIONAL FROGGING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.86

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Due to Management of 
Issue Through Other Methods     02/20/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Kacer
Phone: 941 695-2000

RIN: 1024-AC54
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1516. DELAWARE WATER GAP NRA, BICYCLE TRAIL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.71

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Regulation To Be 
Part of Larger Project for Area 02/20/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Doyle Nelson
Phone: 908 841-9533

RIN: 1024-AC62

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1517. INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITIES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 15

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No Further Action 
Being Taken                     02/20/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC71
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1518. CEREMONIAL USE OF PARK RESOURCES BY AMERICAN INDIANS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 2

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Incorporated With RIN 1024-AC38 02/20/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Parker
Phone: 202 208-5475
Fax: 202 273-0870
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC77
BILLING CODE 4310-70-S
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



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1519. USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF INDIAN JUDGMENT FUNDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1401 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 87

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the existing provisions to reflect the 
changes to the Indian Judgment Funds Distribution Act that were made in 
1992 by Public Law 102-572.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2475
Fax: 202 501-0679

RIN: 1076-AD94
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



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1520. GRANTS TO TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND NAVAJO 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule applies to the provision of financial assistance 
technical assistance, and endowments to tribal colleges and Navajo 
Community College and will strengthen requirements relating to: (1) 
criteria for satisfactory programs; (2) counting Indian students; (3) 
developing planning grants; (4) forward funding; (5) renovation and 
construction of facilities and (6) preparing construction feasibility 
reports.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/97                    62 FR 15446
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/98
NPRM                            05/00/01
Final Action                    10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Garry R. Martin, Education Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Phone: 202 208-3478

RIN: 1076-AD08
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1521. INDIAN SCHOOL EQUALIZATION PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 2008

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Whitehorn, Chief, Branch of Planning, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 3512 MIB, 1849 
C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4976

RIN: 1076-AD09

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1522. LEASING RESTRICTED LANDS OF MEMBERS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES, 
OKLAHOMA, FOR MINING

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 356

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Annette Jenkins, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 101 North Fifth Street, Muskogee, OK 74401
Phone: 918 687-2324

RIN: 1076-AD33
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1523. LEAD AND ZINC MINING OPERATIONS AND LEASES ON QUAPAW INDIAN LANDS

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

Legal Authority: PL 66-359; PL 75-39

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 215

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/27/96                    61 FR 44019
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/96
NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Dalgarn, Supervisory Realty Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Miami Agency, P.O. Box 391, 
Miami, OK 74355
Phone: 918 542-3396

RIN: 1076-AD35
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1524. EXPLORATION, MINING, AND RECLAMATION OF LANDS

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

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Liaison Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Suite 300, 12136 West Bayaud 
Avenue, Lakewood Avenue, CO 80228
Phone: 303 969-5270

RIN: 1076-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________




1525. TRIBAL REORGANIZATION UNDER A FEDERAL STATUTE

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

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Duane Bird Bear, Tribal Government Services, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5097

RIN: 1076-AD46
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1526. PETITIONING PROCEDURES

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

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Duane Bird Bear, Tribal Government Services, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5097

RIN: 1076-AD47
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1527. ACADEMIC AND DORMITORY STANDARDS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 2001 to 2003; 25 USC 9; PL 95-561

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Whitehorn, Chief, Branch of Planning, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 3512 MIB, 1849 
C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4976

RIN: 1076-AD55
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1528. EDUCATION CONTRACTS UNDER THE JOHNSON-O'MALLEY ACT

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 455 to 457

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 273

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will include guidelines and responsibilities related 
to agreements under the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination Act 
Amendments of 1994. The new provisions will reduce the burden of 
reporting requirements by the Tribes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Garry R. Martin, Education Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Phone: 202 208-3478

RIN: 1076-AD58
_______________________________________________________________________




1529. LOANS TO INDIANS FROM THE REVOLVING LOAN FUND

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1469

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule for the direct loan program is being rewritten in 
plain language as part of the Department's regulatory reform 
initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Woodrow B. Sneed, Financial Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4660, MS 4660 MIB, 1849 C Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4796

RIN: 1076-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




1530. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

Legal Authority: PL 104-4

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 277

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ken Ross, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, 201 Third Street NW, Suite 510, Albuquerque, NM 87103
Phone: 505 346-6545

RIN: 1076-AD69
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1531. ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 309; PL 88-230

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule for the guaranteed loan program is being rewritten 
in plain English as part of the Department's regulatory reform 
initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 25 CFR 27 is being combined with 25 CFR 26.

Agency Contact: Lynn Forcia, Office of Economic Development, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4640 MIB, 1849 C Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-5270

RIN: 1076-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________




1532. EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR ADULT INDIANS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule for BIA's employment assistance program for adult 
Indians is being rewritten in plain English as part of the Department's 
regulatory reform initiative.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynn Forcia, Office of Economic Development, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4640 MIB, 1849 C Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-5270

RIN: 1076-AD75
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1533. INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 3201 et seq; 25 USC 9; 42 
USC 13031

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau is revising subpart B to better reflect Agency 
practices and to provide clearer guidance to tribes and tribal 
organizations that receive funds under the Indian Self-Determination 
and Education Assistance Act and the Tribally Controlled Schools Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bettie Rushing, BIA Security Programs, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, PO Box 1887, Albuquerque, NM
Phone: 505 248-6082

RIN: 1076-AD96
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1534. ARRANGEMENT WITH STATES, TERRITORIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES FOR RELIEF 
OF DISTRESS AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF INDIANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This part, which allows BIA to seek arrangements with States 
or counties or other Federal agencies to provide welfare for Indians 
residing in a State within the exterior boundaries of Indian 
reservations under BIA jurisdiction, will be deleted because it has 
never been used.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry R. Blair, Chief, Division of Social Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4641, MS 4641 
MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2721

RIN: 1076-AD98
_______________________________________________________________________




1535. INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 23 USC 202; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes a new funding formula and procedures 
for distributing Department of Transportation funds for Indian 
reservation roads.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: LeRoy Gishi, Chief, Division of Transportation, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4058 MIB, 1849 
C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4359

RIN: 1076-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________




1536. BUY INDIAN ACT REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 47, 36 Stat 861; 41 USC 253(c)(5)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14, app A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will regulate the implementation of BIA's 
longstanding policy of contracting with Indian-owned firms on a 
preferential basis and will regulate the determination of eligibility 
and availability of Indian firms to perform a specific requirement for 
products, services, and road construction outside the State of Oklahoma 
and regulate the authority to deviate from the general policy and will 
regulate the determination of eligibility throughout contractual 
performance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

Agency Contact: Peter S. Markey, Procurement Analyst, Division of 
Acquisition and Property Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau 
of Indian Affairs, MS 2626C MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-2710
Fax: 202 219-4071
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE07

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



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1537. NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS GRAZING REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 640(d)

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 161

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are necessary for implementation of the 
livestock and grazing control provisions of 25 USC 640(d). In 1982 the 
Federal District Court for Arizona abolished 25 CFR 153, Grazing 
Regulation for the Joint Use Administrative Area and ordered the 
Secretary to promulgate new regulations for the control of grazing and 
livestock for the former Joint Use Administrative Area. Due to a lack 
of tribal concurrence regulations were not promulgated for lands 
partitioned to the Navajo Tribe. Navajo tribal concurrence has been 
recently obtained; therefore, the BIA needs to move forward with 
publication of these regulations. Any cost associated with the 
implementation of these regulations will be assumed within the BIA 
annual budget. Cost associated with compliance of the provisions of 
these regulations will be borne by the Navajo Tribe or its members. 
There is no associated cost to the general public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95                    60 FR 55506
NPRM Comment Period End         09/06/96                    61 FR 29327
Final Action                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1076-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




1538. PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 479

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau is amending the preference in employment 
regulations to clarify that they apply not only within the bureau but 
within other organizations in the Department of the Interior.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/96                    61 FR 36671
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/96
Final Action                    09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Duane Bird Bear, Tribal Government Services, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5097

RIN: 1076-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




1539. INDIAN TRIBAL JUSTICE SUPPORT

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 200; 25 USC 3601 et seq; 
25 USC 9; PL 103-176

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish a base funding formula for the 
distribution of appropriations under the Indian Tribal Justice Act. BIA 
will use this formula to determine the funding levels to be awarded to 
eligible Indian tribes for use in establishing or enhancing traditional 
or contemporary justice systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Tribal Consultation             06/20/95
NPRM                            07/30/96                    61 FR 39607
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/96
Final Action                    09/00/01
Final Action Effective          10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales, Housing Program Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4401

RIN: 1076-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________




1540. LEASING OSAGE RESERVATION LANDS FOR MINING OF MINERALS OTHER THAN 
OIL AND GAS

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

Legal Authority: PL 59-321

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/96                    61 FR 41365
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/96
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Yates, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 101 North Fifth Street, Muskogee, OK 74401
Phone: 918 287-1351

RIN: 1076-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




1541. IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SYSTEMS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule governs the operation and maintenance of BIA-owned 
irrigation projects. It is being revised as part of the President's 
reinvention initiative.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/96                    61 FR 35167
NPRM Comment Period End         09/03/96
Final Action                    10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, MIB, 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




1542. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains procedures governing the operation of BIA-
owned power utilities. It is being revised as part of the President's 
reinvention initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/07/96                    61 FR 29040
NPRM Comment Period End         08/06/96
Final Action                    10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, MIB, 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




1543. APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule changes the BIA delegations of authority and 
appeals process. The change will reduce burden on the tribes since 
there will be less confusion about how to file appeals and the 
processing of appeals within the Bureau. The revision will also clarify 
the rule and make it consistent with Bureau policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 31875
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/96
Final Action                    06/00/01
Final Action Effective          08/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bettie Rushing, BIA Security Programs, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, PO Box 1887, Albuquerque, NM
Phone: 505 248-6082

RIN: 1076-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




1544. INDIAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1524

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 286

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule for the Indian Business Development Program is being 
rewritten in plain English as part of the President's regulatory reform 
initiative. Entities already having received grants must submit 
business financial statements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/97                     62 FR 4497
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Woodrow B. Sneed, Financial Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4660, MS 4660 MIB, 1849 C Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4796

RIN: 1076-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




1545. COURTS OF INDIAN OFFENSES

Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 200; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will add offenses and clarify the authority of 
Courts of Indian Offenses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/96                    61 FR 35158
NPRM Comment Period End         09/04/96
Final Action                    05/00/01
Final Action Effective          06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales, Housing Program Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4401

RIN: 1076-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________




1546. USE OF COLUMBIA RIVER FISH ACCESS SITES

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

Legal Authority: PL 100-581

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains procedures for permitting tribal use of 
fishing access sites on the Columbia River. These sites are required to 
allow tribes boat access to the river so that they may exercise their 
treaty fishing rights. The rule defines who may use the sites, 
permitted and prohibited activities, and health and safety standards. 
It also provides rules for using facilities located on the sites.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/97                    62 FR 55767
Final Action                    10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Chuck James, Area Archeologist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Phone: 503 231-6229

RIN: 1076-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________




1547. USE OF COLUMBIA RIVER IN-LIEU FISHING SITES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 248

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains procedures for permitting tribal use of 
in-lieu fishing sites on the Columbia River. These sites are owned by 
the Federal government and are necessary to allow boat access to the 
river so that Indian fishers can exercise their treaty fishing rights. 
The rule defines who may use the sites permitted and prohibited 
activities, and health and safety standards. It also provides rules for 
using facilities on the site.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/97                    62 FR 55767
Final Action                    10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chuck James, Area Archeologist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Phone: 503 231-6229

RIN: 1076-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




1548. LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR GAMING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 2719; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 292

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes the procedures that the Secretary will 
use to review tribal applications for trust acquisition of lands for 
gaming purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/06/00                    65 FR 53949
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/00
Final Action                    09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: George Skibine, Director, Indian Gaming Management 
Staff, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 2070, 
MS 2070 MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-4066

RIN: 1076-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________




1549. CERTIFICATES OF DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will codify procedures for processing certificates 
of degree of Indian blood.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/00                    65 FR 20775
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 06/20/00                    65 FR 38228
NPRM Comment Period End         07/17/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 08/16/00
Final Action                    09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Duane Bird Bear, Tribal Government Services, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5097

RIN: 1076-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________




1550. ENCUMBRANCE OF INDIAN LANDS--CONTRACT APPROVALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 81

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 84

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 27, 2000, Indian Tribal 
Economic Development & Contract Encouragement Act of 2000, requires 
regulations within 180 days from March 2000.

Abstract: This rulemaking describes which types of contracts or 
agreements encumbering tribal lands are not subject to approval by the 
Secretary of the Interior under the Indian Tribal Econnomic Development 
and Contract Encouragement Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106-179. The rulemaking 
also notes that Secretarial approval is not required (and will not be 
granted) for any contract or agreement that the Secretary determines is 
not covered by the Act. Finally, for contracts and agreements that are 
covered by the Act, the rulemaking sets out mandatory conditions for 
the Secretary's approval.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/14/00                    65 FR 43952
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/00
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Duncan Brown, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 7229 MIB, 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4582
Fax: 202 219-2100
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE03
_______________________________________________________________________




1551. ALASKA RESUPPLY OPERATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 9; 38 Stat. 486; 42 Stat. 208; 5 USC 
301; R.S. 463; R.S. 465

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule makes technical revisions to reflect terms 
now in common usage, e.g., ``Regional Director'' and ``Traffic 
Manager.'' A new section refers to the application of Indian preference 
in hiring pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (25 USC 
479).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/00                    65 FR 47704
NPRM Comment Period End         10/02/00
Final Action                    04/00/01
Final Action Effective          05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

Agency Contact: Duncan Brown, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 7229 MIB, 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4582
Fax: 202 219-2100
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________




1552.  SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE TRUST FUND AND LEASE FUND

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

Legal Authority: 106 Stat 4740 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 183

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes procedures for requesting and 
distributing the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Trust funds for development 
and leases as authorized in the San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights 
Settlement Act, Public Law 102-75.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/01
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, MIB, 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1553. TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 1000

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/15/00                    65 FR 78688
Final Action Effective          01/16/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: William Sinclair
Phone: 202 219-0240

RIN: 1076-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




1554. LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 103

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/17/01                     66 FR 3861
Final Action Effective Date 
Delayed                         02/05/01                     66 FR 8898
Final Action Effective          04/17/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Woodrow B. Sneed
Phone: 202 208-4796

RIN: 1076-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________




1555. MORTGAGES AND DEEDS OF TRUST ON INDIVIDUALLY OWNED TRUST LAND OR 
LAND SUBJECT TO A RESTRICTION ON ALIENATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 152

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No Further Action 
Will Be Taken at This Time      02/07/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Art Gary
Phone: 202 208-6400
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AD85
_______________________________________________________________________




1556. ACQUISITION OF TITLE TO LAND IN TRUST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 151

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/16/01                     66 FR 3452
Final Action Effective Date 
Delayed                         02/20/01                    66 FR 10815
Final Action Effective          04/16/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Terry Virden
Phone: 202 208-5831

RIN: 1076-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________




1557. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/20/00                    65 FR 63144
Final Action Effective          11/20/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry R. Blair
Phone: 202 208-2721

RIN: 1076-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




1558. TRUST MANAGEMENT REFORM: LEASING, PERMITTING, GRAZING, PROBATE AND 
FUNDS HELD IN TRUST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 115; 25 CFR 15; 25 CFR 162; 25 CFR 166

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/22/01                     66 FR 7068

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Duncan Brown
Phone: 202 208-4582

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Fax: 202 219-2100
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE00
_______________________________________________________________________




1559.  DISTRIBUTION OF FY 2001 INDIAN RESERVATION ROAD FUNDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101(a); 23 USC 202; 23 USC 204

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This temporary rule is issued to distribute 75 percent of 
fiscal year 2001 Indian Reservation Road Funds to projects on or near 
Indian reservations. The rule uses the Federal Highway Administration's 
Price Trends Report for the relative need formula distribution process 
with appropriate modifications to address non-reporting States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/09/01                     66 FR 1576
Final Action Effective          01/09/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LeRoy Gishi, Chief, Division of Transportation, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4058 MIB, 1849 
C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4359

RIN: 1076-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________




1560.  TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL 
SERVICES PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains corrections to the final rule published on 
October 20, 2000. It amends the existing regulations to incorporate new 
delivery systems within the Financial Assistance and Social Services 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/15/01                    66 FR 15029
Final Action Effective          03/15/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry R. Blair, Chief, Division of Social Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4641, MS 4641 
MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2721

RIN: 1076-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________




1561.  DISTRIBUTION OF FOURTH QUARTER FY 2001 INDIAN RESERVATION 
ROAD FUNDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 232 USC 101(a); 23 USC 202; 23 USC 204

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century 
(TEA-21), the Secretary must issue regulations governing the Indian 
Reservation Roads (IRR) program and establish a formula distributing 
IRR funds. Congress required that this action be taken by negotiated 
rulemaking. Since the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee has not yet 
proposed a permanent funding formula, the Secretary has no basis for 
distributing FY 2001 IRR funds. This rule ensures distribution of 
fourth quarter FY 2001 IRR funds using a relative need formula. The 
Committee and BIA agreed to use the formula because both the tribes and 
BIA understand its use and because there is no feasible alternative 
formula. Over 900 road and bridge construction projects will stop 
without FY 2001 funding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/29/01                    66 FR 17073
Final Action Effective          03/29/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LeRoy Gishi, Chief, Division of Transportation, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4058 MIB, 1849 
C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4359

RIN: 1076-AE12
BILLING CODE 4310-02-S
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1562. REFUNDS AND RECOUPMENT OF OVERPAYMENTS ON OCS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1001 et seq; 25 USC 1301 et seq; 25 USC 1331 et 
seq; 25 USC 1701 et seq; 25 USC 1735; 25 USC 1801 et seq; 25 USC 181 et 
seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 351 et seq; 25 USC 3716; 25 USC 3720a; 
25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 25 USC 9701; 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 218; 30 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows MMS to pay interest on Federal onshore and 
offshore oil and gas royalty overpayments and makes interest charges 
more equitable between the payor and the recipient. Interest will be 
paid on overpayments related to royalty, rent and estimates resulting 
from sales of Federal onshore and offshore oil and gas production.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC27

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1563. TAKES VS. ENTITLEMENTS REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule addresses reporting and payment requirements for 
production removed and sold from a Federal lease, unit participating 
area, or communitization agreement beginning September 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




1564. ACCOUNTING RELIEF FOR MARGINAL PROPERTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows reporters to seek accounting, reporting, and 
auditing relief for their marginal properties in accordance with 
section 117(c) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 
1982 as amended by the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and 
Fairness Act of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/99                     64 FR 3360
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/99
Supplementary NPRM              10/00/01
Supplementary NPRM Comment 
Period End                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




1565. PREPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows payors to prepay royalty in lieu of monthly 
royalty payments for their marginal properties with approval from the 
affected States. It will establish the criteria used by payors, States, 
and MMS to calculate, report, and monitor royalty prepayments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




1566. EXPLORATION OR DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION PLANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS requires companies to submit for approval their 
exploration and development plans for activities on the Outer 
Continental Shelf. The companies must submit these plans before they 
can begin any activities, except preliminary activities. This rule 
would rewrite the requirements into clearer language and organize them 
into discrete sections by topic, to make them easier to follow.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum__ray.mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




1567. INCIDENT REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Recent rapid growth in offshore exploration and production 
activities in the Gulf of Mexico has led to an increase in accidents 
and fatalities. Since safety is our top priority, we must upgrade our 
accident investigation functions. To do this we need accurate and 
timely information. This rule is the only way to require operators, 
lessees, and permit holders in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) to 
give us a written report about each OCS accident. It will also 
establish clearer guidelines for accident reporting thresholds and 
timing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600

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Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum__ray.mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




1568. ROYALTY RELIEF TERMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the circumstances that discontinue the 
existing royalty relief for end-of-life leases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum__ray.mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________




1569. RECORDS AND FILES MAINTENANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 2102 et seq; 30 USC 181 et 
seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et 
seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 1801 et seq; 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend records and files maintenance 
regulations to incorporate the longer retention requirements for 
records related to Federal oil and gas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




1570.  AMENDMENTS TO ALLOWANCE DETERMINATION RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 
1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 
USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Specific allowance provisions in the January 1988 (53 FR 
1230, January 15, 1988) valuation regulations provided that allowances 
that were in effect at the time these regulations became effective 
would be allowed to continue until the allowances terminate. The 
Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA) ruled in 136 IBLA 203 (August 12, 
1996) that the effect of this language was for such allowances to 
continue indefinitely. MMS proposes to amend the product valuation 
regulations to specify a termination date for any of these allowances 
not currently calculated under 30 CFR part 206.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1571. VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 
351 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify the regulations that establish royalty 
value for oil produced from Indian leases and create a new form for 
collecting value and value differential data. These changes would 
decrease reliance on oil posted prices and make Indian oil royalty 
valuation more consistent with the terms of Indian leases.

Statement of Need: Current oil valuation regulations rely primarily on 
posted prices and prices under arm's-length sales to value oil that is 
not sold at arm's-length. Over time, posted prices have become 
increasingly suspect as a fair measure of market value. This rulemaking 
would modify valuation regulations to place substantial reliance on the 
higher of crude oil spot prices major portion prices, or gross 
proceeds, and eliminate any direct reliance on posted prices. This 
rulemaking would also add more certainty to valuation of oil produced 
from Indian leases.

Summary of Legal Basis: The primary legal basis for this rulemaking is 
the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982, as amended, 
which defines the Secretary of the Interior's (1) authority to 
implement and maintain a royalty management system for oil and gas 
leases on Indian

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lands, and (2) trust responsibility to administer Indian oil and gas 
resources.

Alternatives: We considered a range of valuation alternatives such as 
making minor adjustments to the current gross proceeds valuation 
method, using futures prices, using index-based prices with fixed 
adjustments for production from specific geographic zones, relying on 
some type of field pricing other than posted prices, and taking oil in-
kind. We chose the higher of the average of the high daily applicable 
spot prices for the month major portion prices in the field or area, or 
gross proceeds received by the lessee or its affiliate. We chose spot 
prices as one of the three value measures because (1) they represent 
actual trading activity in the market, (2) they mirror New York 
Mercantile Exchange futures prices, and (3) they permit use of an index 
price in proximity to the actual production whose value is being 
measured.

Anticipated Cost and Benefits: We estimate compliance with this 
rulemaking would cost the oil and gas industry approximately $46,000 
annually. Additional costs to industry and MMS would be up-front 
computer programming and other administrative costs associated with 
processing the new form. The benefits of this rulemaking would be an 
estimated $3.6 million increase in annual royalties collected on oil 
produced from Indian leases. Additional benefits would include 
simplification and increased certainty of oil pricing, reduced audit 
efforts, and reduced valuation determinations and associated 
litigation.

Risks: The risk of not modifying current oil valuation regulations is 
that Indian recipients may not receive royalties based on the highest 
price paid or offered for the major portion of oil produced--a common 
requirement in most Indian leases. These modifications ensure that the 
Department fulfills its trust responsibilities for administering Indian 
oil and gas leases under governing mineral leasing laws, treaties, and 
lease terms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/20/95                    60 FR 65610
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/19/96
NPRM                            02/12/98                     63 FR 7089
NPRM Comment Period Extended    04/09/98                    63 FR 17349
NPRM Comment Period End         05/13/98
Supplementary NPRM              01/05/00                      65 FR 403
NPRM Comment Period Extended    02/28/00                    65 FR 10436
Final Action                    05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




1572. OIL AND GAS DRILLING OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will be written in plain English, substantive 
changes will be incorporated, and the rule will reflect the results of 
the blowout preventer study.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/00                    65 FR 38453
NPRM Comment Period End         10/19/00                    65 FR 46126
Final Action                    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum__ray.mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________




1573. PROSPECTING FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR IN THE 
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will expand the provisions governing research by 
requiring everyone conducting geological and geophysical scientific 
research without a permit to file a notice with MMS. These revisions 
respond to changes in technology and practice.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/99                    64 FR 68649
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/00
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum__ray.mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________




1574. FORMS AND REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 2102 et seq; 30 USC 181 et 
seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 101 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 31 USC 
3176 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 
USC 1801 et seq; 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the list of Royalty Management Program 
information collections, the purpose of the collections, and the 
estimated reporting burden associated with each collection. It will 
also update MMS mailing addresses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________




1575. DECOMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552(a)

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend MMS' regulations governing operations in 
the Outer Continental Shelf to update decommissioning requirements. The 
new layout of the rule follows the logical sequence of plugging a well, 
decommissioning the platform and pipeline, and clearing the waste site. 
The proposed rule also updates the requirements to reflect changes in 
technology. We have restructured the requirements to make the 
regulations easier to read and understand. The proposed technical 
changes will help ensure that lessees decommission operations safely 
and effectively.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/00                    65 FR 41892
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/00
Final Action                    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum__ray.mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




1576. REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING SURETY BONDS FOR THE OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would change requirements governing surety bonds 
for activities on the Outer Continental Shelf. These changes will 
codify the terms and conditions under which a surety will be relieved 
of responsibility when MMS terminates the period and liability of a 
bond. Codifying these terms and conditions is necessary to clarify the 
responsibilities of the lessee after the lease expires.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/08/01                     66 FR 1277
NPRM Comment Period End         03/09/01
Final Action                    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum__ray.mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1577. AMENDMENTS TO SALE OF FEDERAL ROYALTY OIL (SMALL REFINER 
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1301 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et 
seq; 31 USC 9701 et seq; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 
1801 et seq; 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would remove the requirement that MMS collect fees 
from small refiners to recover the administrative cost of the small 
refiner royalty-in-kind program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/00                    65 FR 57771
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/00
Final Action                    05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




1578. DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF FOR OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF OIL AND GAS 
LEASES ISSUED AFTER 2000

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et 
seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et 
seq; 43 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule explains who is eligible for relief, how they apply 
for relief, and the criteria they must meet to receive relief. The 
proposed rule makes a new class of leases, those sold after 2000 in the 
central and western Gulf of Mexico (GOM), eligible to apply for royalty 
suspensions to supplement any that may have been included in their 
original lease terms. Also, it updates certain requirements and 
authorizes royalty relief in special situations.

Statement of Need: Because of the variation of geologic and economic 
circumstance, standard leasing terms do not encourage development of 
all potential reserves in the deep water GOM. The Deep Water Royalty 
Relief Act (DWRRA)(Pub. L. 104-58) authorized the Minerals Management 
Service (MMS) to promote development of marginal reserves. The existing 
regulations at 30 CFR 203 give detailed instructions on how deep water 
leases issued before the DWRRA may apply and qualify for royalty 
suspension on a case-by-case basis. This proposed rule revises and 
extends these instructions to certain additional categories of OCS 
leases, especially those issued after 2000. Revisions to the existing 
instructions reflect experience with cases over the last 5 years. Also 
the proposed rule identifies circumstances when MMS may consider 
special royalty relief outside our established end-of-life and DWRR 
programs.

Summary of Legal Basis: The OCS Lands Act is the basis for our 
regulations on suspending or lowering royalties on producing OCS 
leases. The

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DWRRA is the basis for regulations to reduce or eliminate royalty on 
non-producing leases in the GOM west of 87 degrees, 30 minutes West 
longitude. It gives the Secretary of the Interior this authority to (1) 
promote development or increased production on producing and non-
producing leases or (2) encourage production of marginal resources on 
producing and non-producing leases.

Alternatives: The specificity with which the current regulations were 
written was driven by the DWRRA to facilitate planning by potential 
applicants. Those regulations do not leave room for anything but a 
rulemaking fix. Otherwise, those new leases that legitimately need 
development assistance would be relegated to seeking relief under ad 
hoc special relief rules. Alternatively an extension of the DWRRA terms 
to fill a perceived gap may give future deep water lessees royalty-
suspension terms that are not sufficiently responsive to current market 
conditions. Moreover, it is fairer to both applicants and taxpayers to 
establish clear and coherent rules by which individual leases can 
obtain the amount of royalty relief actually needed to induce 
development.

Anticipated Cost and Benefits: This rule extends the benefit of 
discretionary royalty relief to certain OCS leases after November 2000 
that qualify as marginally uneconomic. Lessees who choose to seek this 
discretionary royalty relief pay user fees that range from $12,000 to 
$49,000 per application, in addition to their internal costs of 
assembling the necessary data. Benefits from this rule come from 
production that otherwise would not occur or be deferred indefinitely. 
To date, one field qualifying for relief has gone into production and 
added 15 million barrels of oil equivalent to reserves in the GOM. 
Another on the verge of starting development would add 400 billion 
cubic feet of natural gas to reserves that otherwise would not be 
produced in the GOM.

Risks: The risk of not modifying the discretionary royalty relief rule 
is that some marginal resources will be bypassed. Alternatively, 
royalty receipts could fall because overly generous relief will be 
given to many leases to avoid the loss in production by a few.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/16/00                    65 FR 69259
Comment Period Extended         12/15/00                    65 FR 78431
Final Action                    05/00/01
Final Action Effective          06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marshall B. Rose, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1536
Fax: 703 787-1141
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC71
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1579. LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF--
DEFINITION OF AFFECTED STATES

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6213; 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would eliminate a redundant and burdensome 
definition of ``Affected State'' that applies only to subpart B the Oil 
and Gas Leasing Program. This would mean that the definition of 
``Affected State'' in subpart A would apply to the entire part 256. 
This rule would eliminate the need for the Federal Government to 
involve certain unaffected coastal States in the complex, multi-step 
process of preparing a 5-year program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/00                    65 FR 78432
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/01
Final Action                    09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum__ray.mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC74
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



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1580. ROYALTY PAYMENT LIABILITY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 
351 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 
1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Responsibilities of Minerals Management Service include the 
collection of royalties, bonuses, rentals, and related revenues from 
Federal and Indian mineral leases. These monies are, for the most part, 
collected from the current designated payor on the lease. However, if 
MMS is unable to collect from the current payor, it must pursue 
collections from prior payor(s), the lessee, or an assignee of the 
lease. Existing regulations are unclear as to the responsibilities and 
liabilities of the parties involved. Therefore, MMS is amending its 
regulations to clarify payor, lessee, and assignee requirements and 
responsibilities for Indian mineral leases and Federal solid mineral 
and geothermal leases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/13/94                    59 FR 17504
NPRM                            06/09/95                    60 FR 30492

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Comment Period Extended         08/30/95                    60 FR 45112
Comment Period Extended         10/03/95                    60 FR 56033
Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________




1581. CREDIT ADJUSTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 
351 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 
1801 et seq; 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will limit adjustments on royalty payments and 
determine the use of administrative offset for certain collections. 
This rule was expanded to include post-Federal Oil and Gas Royalty 
Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 impacts on credit adjustments 
and administrative offsets after the initial proposed rule was 
published, so a new proposed rule will be issued.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/93                    58 FR 43588
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/93                    58 FR 50301
NPRM                            04/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




1582. CHRONIC ERRONEOUS REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 
351 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 
1801 et seq; 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule eliminates assessments for late reporting and 
failure to report and defines the assessment criteria. The new rule 
will define what is considered a chronic erroneous reporter and 
applicable assessments. Penalties for failure to report are also 
addressed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




1583. OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF--SAFETY MEASURES AND PROCEDURES FOR PIPELINE MODIFICATIONS AND 
REPAIRS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will address problems that arise out of the fact 
that eventually all pipeline valves leak internally. This is due to 
abrasion and deposition of operational residues on valve seats. 
Internal valve leakage poses a potential safety problem to offshore 
workers at the time pipeline repairs are performed because hydrocarbons 
and pressure differentials in the lines can pose a significant hazard 
of fire and explosion. The rule will require that lessees and operators 
consider and submit in writing the measures they plan to take and the 
procedures they plan to follow to ensure the safety of company or 
contract workers and to prevent pollution before beginning a pipeline 
modification or repair, and it will amend section 250.1006(b)(1) by 
requiring that a blind flange be installed at the platform end of any 
pipeline taken out of service to prevent seepage into the line through 
leaking valves.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum__ray.mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC75

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1584. UPDATE OF DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: API/ISO 10432

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/08/00                    65 FR 76933

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum__ray.mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




1585. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF OIL AND GAS LEASING-BIDDING SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 218; 30 CFR 256; 30 CFR 260

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/01                    66 FR 11512
Final Action Effective          03/26/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marshall B. Rose
Phone: 703 787-1536
Fax: 703 787-1141
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________




1586. AMENDMENTS TO GAS VALUATION REGULATIONS FOR INDIAN LEASES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 174(l)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/19/00                    65 FR 62612

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC72
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-S
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1587. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES--TITLE I

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 829; 30 CFR 830; 30 CFR 845; 30 CFR 
870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM will propose new regulations governing permitting and 
performance standards for on-site processing of abandoned coal refuse 
piles and operations for removal of abandoned coal refuse piles. The 
rules are required to implement section 2503(e) of the Energy Policy 
Act of 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Inhi Hong, Engineer, Department of the Interior, Office 
of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenuw 
NW, MS 120-SIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2628

RIN: 1029-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________




1588. CONTEMPORANEOUS RECLAMATION

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 816

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend our regulations to ensure that coal mine 
operators reclaim their operations in a contemporaneous manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Craynon, Chief, Technology Development Staff, 
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement
Phone: 202 208-2866

RIN: 1029-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________




1589. DAM SAFETY RULES

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 817

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will require the surface coal mining permittee to 
have an emergency action plan (EAP) when a dam is placed in service. 
This would bring OSM's regulations on EAPs into compliance with the 
Federal guidelines for dam safety and the Departmental Manual. It would 
ensure that EAPs are in place for all Class B and Class C hazard 
structures that may not necessarily be regulated by the Mine Safety and 
Health Administration but for which OSM is responsible.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Larry Trainor, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240

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Phone: 202 208-2617

RIN: 1029-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1590. INDIAN LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 700; 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 750

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend regulations to allow OSM to contract to 
the Navajo and Hopi Tribes certain functions relating to permitting 
mine plan review, bonding, and other functions authorized by the Indian 
land provisions of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. The 
rule is being proposed to implement a settlement agreement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/19/99                     64 FR 8464
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/99                    64 FR 18585
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Suzy Hudak, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2713

RIN: 1029-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________




1591. ELECTRONIC FILING OF THE OSM-1 FORM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide mine operators the option of 
electronically filing the information required by the OSM-1 form. The 
form is used by coal mine operators to report the amount of coal sold, 
used, or transferred during the calendar quarter; the method of coal 
removal; the type of coal removal and other required information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/00                     65 FR 7706
NPRM Comment Period Extended    01/22/01                     66 FR 6011
Final Action                    11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sean Spillane, Department of the Interior, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Building 20K - Room B-2005, 
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 236-0330

RIN: 1029-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1592. OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL--REDESIGN

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 724; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 
778; 30 CFR 842; 30 CFR 843; 30 CFR 846; 30 CFR 847

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/19/00                    65 FR 79582

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Earl Bandy
Phone: 303 233-2796

RIN: 1029-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________




1593. TEMPORARY CESSATION OF MINING OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 817

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No Further Action 
Will Be Taken                   12/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Broderick
Phone: 202 208-2700

RIN: 1029-AB97
BILLING CODE 4310-05-S

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



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1594. LEASES, PERMITS, AND EASEMENTS

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2920

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the existing regulations to provide for 
improved administration of leases, permits and easements under the 
Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/90                    55 FR 48810
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/91
Second NPRM                     02/09/95                     60 FR 7878
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/10/95
Final Rule for Minimum Impact 
Land Use Permits Only           06/24/96                    61 FR 32351
Final Rule Effective for Minimum 
Impact Land Use Permits Only    07/24/96
Third NPRM                      11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AB51
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1595. SALES--FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1713

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend 43 CFR part 2710 to provide for improved 
administration of sales of public land under the Federal Land Policy 
and Management Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AB77
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1596. DESERT LAND ENTRIES

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2520

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will transfer much of the regulation on entries of 
desert land to the BLM Manual if the underlying statute is not repealed 
as no longer practical.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC56
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1597. DISPOSAL OF RESERVED MINERALS UNDER THE STOCK RAISING HOMESTEAD 
ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 299

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3814

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 13, 1993.

Abstract: This rule will establish new procedures for mineral 
exploration and development under the General Mining Law of 1872 on 
lands where the surface was patented under the Stock Raising Homestead 
Act of 1916 and the mineral estate remains reserved to the Federal 
Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 202 452-0355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC59
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1598. LAND WITHDRAWALS

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1714; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2310; 43 CFR 2370

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations on withdrawals and 
revocations of withdrawals to streamline operations and clarify the 
regulations. It will also amend the regulations to expedite the opening 
of formerly withdrawn lands to the operation of the public land laws.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC63

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1599. LAND CLASSIFICATION

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1411 to 1418; 43 USC 315; 43 USC 869; EO 6910; 
EO 6964

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise 43 CFR group 2400 and redesignate it as 
part 1620. Most of these regulations are no longer needed because they 
contain either statutory reiteration or internal procedures best suited 
to the BLM Manual. Land classification can be accomplished through the 
BLM planning process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC78
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1600. CAREY ACT GRANTS

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 641 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update these regulations as they are 
inconsistent with present-day management policies. Application of these 
provisions of the Carey Act is rarely feasible due to limited water and 
suitable lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/10/96                    61 FR 47725
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/96
Supplementary NPRM              04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC80
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1601. APPEALS PROCEDURES; HEARINGS PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1840; 43 CFR 1850

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BLM proposes to amend its regulations that govern 
administrative review procedures for protests of proposed decisions, 
contested appeals of BLM decisions, and hearings on the record. The 
proposed regulations would provide more consistent procedures for 
administrative review of BLM decisions, and would clarify when and how 
BLM decisions go into effect and whether an appeal will stay the 
effectiveness of a BLM decision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/17/96                    61 FR 54120
NPRM Comment Period End         01/17/97                    61 FR 58160
Second NPRM                     10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5030
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC99
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1602. COLOR OF TITLE AND OMITTED LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2540

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As part of its reinventing government effort, BLM proposes to 
rewrite the current color of title and omitted lands regulations in 
plain English. No substantive changes are proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD00
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1603. GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE UNIT AGREEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will rewrite unit agreement regulations, reduce and 
streamline information and permitting requirements, provide BLM maximum 
flexibility in permitting decisionmaking to accommodate the full range 
of unitization scenarios, and reorganize the regulations to make 
specific requirements easier to find and understand.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirlean Beshir, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5033
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD10

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1604. CONSERVATION; HELIUM LEASING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC 167

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 16; 43 CFR 3196

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will redesignate, amend, and extend the regulations 
on conservation of helium to facilitate administration and 
implementation of provisions in the Helium Privatization Act. The rule 
will move these regulations to 43 CFR subpart 3196 to consolidate 
helium-related regulations in one area for ease in finding and 
complying with them.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/19/00                    65 FR 79325
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/26/01
NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joseph B. Peterson, Chief, Division of Helium 
Resources, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 
Amarillo Field Office, 801 S. Fillmore, Suite 500, Amarillo, TX 79101
Phone: 806 324-2614

RIN: 1004-AD35
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1605. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 118(d); 43 USC 1701 et seq; 43 USC 1901 et seq; 
43 USC 315 et seq; 7 USC 1012

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove provisions for conservation use of 
grazing privileges. These provisions were determined by the Federal 
Circuit Court to be not consistent with the statutory authority of the 
Secretary of the Interior. The rule will also correct errors and 
omissions, and provide clarification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth M. Visser, Rangeland Management Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 314 L Street, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7743
Fax: 202 452-7709
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD42
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



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1606. COST RECOVERY; MINERAL FILINGS AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 22; 30 
USC 351 to 360; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1734; 50 USC app 565

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3400; 43 CFR 3500; 43 
CFR 3600; 43 CFR 3700; 43 CFR 3800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend regulations for user fees for locatable 
minerals, mineral materials, and leasable minerals (solids and fluids) 
to adjust current fees or establish new fees in accordance with title V 
of the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 (user charges), 
OMB Circular A-25 ``User Charges'' and section 304 of the Federal Land 
Policy and Management Act of 1976.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/00                    65 FR 78440
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/01
Final Action                    10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Durga N. Rimal, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC64
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1607. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE 
MINERAL LEASING ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will move much of the existing regulations to 
manuals notices to applicants, etc. This action will ease update of 
cost recovery schedules. Materials will be combined with other rights-
of-way guidance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/15/99                    64 FR 32106
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/99
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 260, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7782
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC74
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1608. INDIAN ALLOTMENTS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 334; 25 USC 336; 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2530

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will convert existing regulations to plain English

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and remove those portions that relate to procedural matters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/16/96                    61 FR 53887
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/99                    64 FR 38172
Final Action                    07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC77
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1609. OIL AND GAS LEASING AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100 to 3180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise BLM's current Federal oil and gas 
leasing and operations regulations, except those concerning drainage 
(section 3100.2-2), combined hydrocarbon leasing (part 3140) and oil 
and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska (part 3130). 
The rule will: (1) Cite industry standards and incorporate them by 
reference rather than repeat those standards in the rule; (2) 
incorporate the requirements of the Onshore Oil and Gas Orders and 
national notices to lessees into the regulations to eliminate overlap 
with current regulations; (3) use performance standards in certain 
places instead of prescriptive requirements to allow more flexibility 
for operators and to protect the environment and Federal royalty 
interests; (4) increase certain bonding requirements and (5) eliminate 
redundancies, clarify procedures and regulatory requirements and 
streamline procedures.

Statement of Need: This rulemaking complies with the requirements of 
the Government Performance and Results Act, the recommendations of the 
National Performance Review, and other initiatives. It will be 
presented in a user-friendly format, presented by process rather than 
by subject matter.

Summary of Legal Basis: The Mineral Leasing Act gives BLM the authority 
to issue and administer the terms of oil and gas leases on Federal 
lands, to conduct inspections of drilling operations and to promulgate 
and enforce regulations pertaining to oil and gas leasing and 
operations. BLM is the only Federal agency with authority to issue 
leases for publicly owned oil and gas resources.

Alternatives: The only alternative to the proposed regulations would be 
to continue to operate under the existing regulations. These 
regulations are not performance-based and are at times ambiguous and 
hard to understand. Further, the important information found in Onshore 
Operating Orders is published separately from the regulations and at 
irregular intervals.

Anticipated Cost and Benefits: BLM anticipates the following benefits: 
(1) More clearly written rules will be better understood by both oil 
and gas lessees and operators and members of the general public; (2) 
performance standards, rather than prescriptive requirements, will 
allow lessees and operators and BLM greater flexibility to deal with 
unique geological or engineering circumstances within the standards set 
by the rule; and (3) streamlining and clarifying procedures will result 
in better customer service and decreased time and money for both BLM 
and the user public.

Risks: The public may misunderstand one or more performance standards. 
BLM will publish user guides that explain in detail the standards and 
will provide examples of how operators might meet specific standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/98                    63 FR 66840
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/99                    64 FR 29256
Final Action                    09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 401, Regulatory Management Team 
(WO-630), 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5049
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC94
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1610. OIL AND GAS LEASING; NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE, ALASKA--UNIT 
AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6503; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3130; 43 CFR 3135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would add a new subpart to BLM's oil and 
gas regulations implementing new statutory authority allowing operators 
to form units in the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska (NPRA). The rule 
would also:
(A) allow for waiver suspension, or reduction of rental or royalty 
payments for NPRA leases;
(B) allow for suspension of operations and production for NPRA leases;
(C) amend existing regulatory language to set the primary lease term 
for an NPRA lease at 10 years; and
(D) add a new subpart to the NPRA regulations on subsurface storage 
agreements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/26/00                    65 FR 24542
NPRM Comment Period End         08/10/00                    65 FR 39334
Final Action                    08/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, Senior Specialist, Operations and 
Inspection, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 
C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0341
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD13
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1611. USE AUTHORIZATIONS (RECREATION)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 460l-6a; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 8370

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations on the issuance of 
special recreation permits for purposes of clarification and updating 
and will add regulations on the issuance of recreation use permits for 
the use of fee areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/16/00                    65 FR 31233
NPRM Comment Period End         07/17/00
Final Action                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lee Larson, Recreation Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 202 452-5168
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD25
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1612. MINERAL MATERIALS DISPOSAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 30 USC 601 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3600; 43 CFR 3610; 43 CFR 3620

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise completely the regulations on mineral 
materials disposal to make them easier to understand. It will add 
provisions on recordkeeping and audit inspection and production 
verification, cancellation and suspension, appeals and clarification of 
the rights of competitive or noncompetitive purchasers against 
subsequent claims on and users of the public lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/00                    65 FR 55864
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/00
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Durga N. Rimal, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________




1613. SUPPLEMENTARY RULES FOR PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS AT GRAND STAIRCASE-
ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT

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

Legal Authority: 43 CFR 8365.1-6

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 8365

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule would require a permit for public 
demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and 
associated facilities, and establish procedures for obtaining such a 
permit. It would also provide for some locations to be designated as 
open for demonstrations, and others to be closed to protect sensitive 
resources and public health and safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/01/00                    65 FR 53516
Comment Period End              10/02/00
Final Action                    05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________




1614.  COAL MANAGEMENT: NONCOMPETITIVE LEASES; MANAGEMENT 
PROVISIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740; 30 USC 181 et seq; PL 106-463

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3430; 43 CFR 3470

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will increase the maximum acreage of Federal coal 
leases that may be leased to one entity in any one State from 46,080 to 
75,000 acres to conform with legislation enacted in 2000, and to 
correct a technical error in the regulations by removing the 
requirements of a public hearing and publication of a notice of 
availability of environmental analysis documents for coal lease 
modifications. It will also raise the nationwide acreage limitation on 
coal leases that one entity can hold from 100,000 to 150,000 acres.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1615. COALBED METHANE DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13368

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3170

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995.

Abstract: The rule will implement section 1339 of the Energy Policy Act 
of 1992. It will prevent conflicts in ownership of coalbed methane from 
impeding development of that resource by requiring pooling of 
development and payment of the proceeds into an

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escrow account until the ownership issue is resolved by a State entity 
of competent jurisdiction. The rule will also allow States to avoid the 
Federal regulations by promulgating their own regulations that 
substantially comply with Federal requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/15/95                    60 FR 47920
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/95
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David R. Stewart, Mineral Resources, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 703 440-1728
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




1616. SEGREGATION AND OPENING OF LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2091

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will simplify and modernize the existing 
regulations on segregation and opening public lands that are involved 
in various transactions such as sales or exchanges.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________




1617. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3622; 43 CFR 6600; 43 CFR 8365

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will consolidate into one part of the CFR various 
BLM regulatory provisions relating to paleontological resource 
management and rewrite them in plain English.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie Bryant, Paleontological Program Coordinator, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Utah State 
Office
Phone: 801 539-4034
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________




1618. COAL MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1266; 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 43 USC 1733; 43 
USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify and streamline policy on coal 
exploration and post-lease operations. It will reorganize and revise 
portions of the Federal coal management program regulations including 
exploration licenses, lease suspensions, lease administration 
diligence, and exploration and mining operations on leased Federal 
coal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bill Radden-LeSage, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-0360
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________




1619. LOCATION RECORDING, AND MAINTENANCE OF MINING CLAIMS AND SITES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 30 USC 22 to 54; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3710; 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3810; 43 CFR 3820; 43 
CFR 3830; 43 CFR 3840; 43 CFR 3850

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the mining claim recordation and annual 
fee collection procedures to conform to the fiscal year 1999 Interior 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. It will also consolidate 
duplicative portions of 43 CFR part 3700 et seq. into 43 CFR part 3800 
et seq., and remove the duplicative portions of these regulations from 
title 43. The interim final rule only implements the statutory changes 
in the FY 99 Appropriations Act.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/27/99                    64 FR 47023
Interim Final Rule              08/27/99                    64 FR 47018
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/99
Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The $100 annual maintenance fee and related 
provisions expired on 9/30/98. The fee and related provisions were 
extended in the FY 1999 budget legislation. The existing regulations 
must be amended to conform to the legislation. BLM will take the 
opportunity to do long-delayed but necessary housekeeping of these 
parts of title 43 to consolidate duplicative sections.

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 202 452-0355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD31

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1620. MINERAL PATENT APPLICATIONS; ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS, AND 
CONFLICTS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 30 USC 22 to 54; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3740; 43 CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3860; 43 
CFR 3870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the filing and administrative 
procedures for mineral patent applications. It will also revise the 
procedures for filing adverse claims or protests against mineral patent 
applications and for mineral-in-character challenges to non-mineral 
land entries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: This rulemaking was ordered by the Secretary of 
the Interior on November 14, 1997. Much of the language of these 
regulations has remained unchanged since 1939 and needs modernization.

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 202 452-0355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD32
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1621. TIMBER EXPORT AND SUBSTITUTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 617; 43 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4; 43 CFR 5400; 43 CFR 5420; 43 CFR 5440

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement the Forest Resources Conservation 
and Shortage Relief Act of 1990, as amended, by prohibiting, with 
certain exceptions, the exportation of unprocessed timber from Federal 
lands west of the 100th Meridian in the contiguous 48 States, and 
prohibiting direct and indirect substitution of non-Federal for Federal 
timber. It would allow exceptions for timber surplus to domestic needs, 
and set up sourcing areas for this timber. The rule will establish 
civil penalties and administrative remedies for violations of the Act 
or the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Lyndon Werner, Senior Forester, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 503 952-6071

RIN: 1004-AD37
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1622. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMPLIANCE

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify the respective responsibilities of BLM 
and the holders of various BLM authorizations with regard to releases 
of hazardous materials and other violations of environmental law caused 
by the holder or the holder's operator on public lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5030
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD38
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1623. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE 
MINERAL LEASING ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 30 USC 185; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1734; 43 USC 1740; 43 
USC 1761; 43 USC 1762

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will describe how BLM will charge annual rents for 
fiber optic systems on rights-of-way on Federal and public lands. Fiber 
optic systems do not fit traditional concepts of rights-of-way and are 
not easily accommodated by BLM's current rent schedules. BLM is 
therefore seeking comments on how to charge rents for this emerging 
technology.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 260, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7782
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD39

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


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1624. MANAGEMENT OF DESIGNATED WILDERNESS AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 6300; 43 CFR 8560

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/14/00                    65 FR 78358
Final Action Effective          01/16/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Philip Allard
Phone: 202 452-5195
Fax: 202 452-0399
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AB69
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1625. OIL AND GAS LEASING; DRAINAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/10/01                     66 FR 1883
Final Action Effective Date 
Delayed                         02/08/01                     66 FR 9527
Final Action Effective          04/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donnie Shaw
Phone: 202 452-0382
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC54
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1626. SURFACE MANAGEMENT (LOCATABLE MINERALS)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3809

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/21/00                    65 FR 69998
Final Action Effective          01/20/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Robert Anderson
Phone: 202 208-4201
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD22
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1627. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1880

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/23/00                    65 FR 51229
Final Action Effective          09/22/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bill Howell
Phone: 202 452-7721
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD23
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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1628. WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1278

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish uniform standards and procedures by 
which the Department of the Interior, through its agencies that 
administer rivers in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (Bureau 
of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park 
Service), will consider Federal licensing of, or assistance to, water 
resources projects affecting designated Wild and Scenic Rivers or 
congressionally authorized Study Rivers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/09/98                    63 FR 67834
NPRM Comment Period End         02/08/99
Final Action                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Haubert, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Department of 
the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Room 3230, 1849 C Street N.W., 
Room 3230, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4290
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1093-AA08
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