[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of the Interior 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 October 2001 and April 2002. 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 Executive Secretariat, 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.

    For this edition of the Department's regulatory agenda, we have 
included the most important significant regulatory actions in The 
Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of today's Federal 
Register. The table of contents below lists The Regulatory Plan 
entries and denotes them by a bracketed bold reference that directs 
the reader to the appropriate sequence number in part II.

 Richard A. Stephan,

Federal Register Liaison Officer.

                   Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1350         Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures.............................     1090-AA29
1351         Department Hearings and Appeals; Special Rules Applicable to Public Land Hearings       1090-AA68
            and Appeals.........................................................................
1352         Department Hearings and Appeals; Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the      1090-AA73
            Hearings Division...................................................................
1353         Non-Procurement Suspension and Debarment; Drug-Free Workplace Grant Requirements...     1090-AA79
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                     Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1354         Records and Testimony; Freedom of Information Act..................................     1090-AA61
1355         Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of the Interior      1090-AA77
            on the Basis of Race, Color National Origin, Handicap, or Age.......................
1356         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--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1357         Revised Statute 2477 Rights-of-Way.................................................     1090-AA44
1358         Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost Principles for Assistance Programs;      1090-AA66
            Buy American Act....................................................................
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1359         Limitation of Awards to Permit Applicants Under Section 525(e) of SMCRA............     1090-AA74
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                                Office of the Special Trustee--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
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1360         Appealing Administrative Actions of the Office of the Special Trustee..............     1035-AA03
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                             United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1361         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Miami Blue Butterfly.     1018-AH30
1362         Release of Captive-reared Mallards.................................................     1018-AI05
1363         North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant Administration Policies.............     1018-AI13
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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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1364         List of Migratory Birds............................................................     1018-AB72
1365         General Provisions and General Permit Procedures--50 CFR Part 13...................     1018-AC57
1366         Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures, 50 CFR Part 12..................................     1018-AC89
1367         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.................................................................
1368         Revisions to the Federal Aid Administrative Requirements...........................     1018-AE17
1369         U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel................................     1018-AF09
1370         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gray Wolf in     1018-AF20
            Certain Parts of Its Range..........................................................
1371         Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians to       1018-AF27
            the United States...................................................................
1372         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Special Rule for      1018-AF40
            the Canada Lynx.....................................................................
1373         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Douglas County,           1018-AF43
            Oregon, Population of the Columbia White-Tailed Deer From the List of Endangered and
            Threatened Species..................................................................
1374         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Special Rule for the         1018-AF45
            Coastal Cutthroat Trout.............................................................
1375         Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife, 50 CFR Part 14...........     1018-AF46
1376         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Tibetan Antelope....................     1018-AF49
1377         Injurious Wildlife; Addition of the Asian Swamp Eel................................     1018-AF53
1378         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for Bull Trout in           1018-AF71
            Washington State....................................................................
1379         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for the       1018-AF75
            Plant Hackelia Venusta (Showy Stickseed)............................................
1380         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.......................................................
1381         Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting.................................     1018-AG11
1382         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Determination of Endangered     1018-AG16
            Status and Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gila Chub........................
1383         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
1384         Migratory Bird Permits; Take of Migratory Birds by Federal Agencies................     1018-AG56
1385         Clean Vessel Act Guidance Revision.................................................     1018-AG59
1386         Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species........     1018-AG64
1387         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 5-Year Review of Foreign Species....     1018-AG68
1388         Injurious Wildlife - Addition of Black Carp........................................     1018-AG70
1389         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether                1018-AG71
            Designation of Critical Habitat Is Prudent for 81 Plants and Proposed Designations
            for 76 Plants From Kauai and Niihau, Hawaii.........................................
1390         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Santa Cruz      1018-AG73
            Tarplant............................................................................
1391         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Purple          1018-AG75
            Amole...............................................................................
1392         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Three Coastal       1018-AG88
            California Plants...................................................................
1393         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Kneeland            1018-AG92
            Prairie Pennycress..................................................................
1394         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Keck's          1018-AG93
            Checkermallow.......................................................................
1395         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Baker's         1018-AG96
            Larkspur and the Yellow Larkspur....................................................
1396         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AH01
            Two Cave Invertebrates from Kauai...................................................

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1397         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 58 Plants in        1018-AH02
            Hawaii..............................................................................
1398         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether                1018-AH08
            Designation of Critical Habitat Is Prudent for 20 Plants and Re-Proposed
            Designations for 32 Plants From Molokai, Hawaii.....................................
1399         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Plants of the       1018-AH09
            Northwest Islands, Hawaii...........................................................
1400         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether                1018-AH10
            Designation of Critical Habitat Is Prudent for 8 Plants and Re-Proposed Designations
            for 18 Plants From Lanai, Hawaii....................................................
1401         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Petition Finding for the        1018-AH29
            Big Cypress Fox Squirrel............................................................
1402         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental        1018-AH44
            Population of 2 Fishes in Shoal Creek, Alabama and Tennessee........................
1403         Endangered and Threatened Plants; Removal of the Truckee Barberry From the List of      1018-AH47
            Endangered and Threatened Plants....................................................
1404         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of Four Ash Meadow Species From the         1018-AH49
            List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants...............................
1405         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of the Guam Broadbill and Marianna          1018-AH50
            Mallard From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.........................
1406         Endangered and Threatened Plants; Removal of the Papery Whitlow-Wort From the List      1018-AH51
            of Endangered and Threatened Plants.................................................
1407         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of the San Marcos Gambusia, a Fish,         1018-AH52
            From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.................................
1408         Endangered and Threatened Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia From the List     1018-AH53
            of Endangered and Threatened Plants.................................................
1409         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental        1018-AH54
            Population of the Black-Footed Ferret in Wyoming....................................
1410         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification of the Gila Trout From             1018-AH57
            Endangered to Threatened............................................................
1411         Endangered and Threatened Plants; Reclassification of the Wireweed From Endangered      1018-AH58
            to Threatened in Florida............................................................
1412         Endangered and Threatened Plants; Reclassification of the Missouri Bladder-Pod, a       1018-AH59
            Plant, From Endangered to Threatened................................................
1413         Export of Live Alligators..........................................................     1018-AH65
1414         Audit Resolution Policy............................................................     1018-AH69
1415         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Reproposed Determinations of             1018-AH70
            Prudency and Proposed Designations of Critical Habitat for Plants From Maui and
            Kahoolawe, Hawaii...................................................................
1416         Eagle Permits: New Definitions, Permits for Incidental Taking of Bald Eagles            1018-AH74
            Necessary To Protect Other Interests in Any Particular Locality.....................
1417         Export of Caviar: Labeling of Sturgeon and Paddlefish (Acipenseriformes) Caviar         1018-AH78
            Containers Intended for International Trade; 50 CFR 23..............................
1418         Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2001-2002 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations      1018-AH79
            (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals.............................
1419         Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Rehabilitation Activities............     1018-AH87
1420         Procedures for Establishing Spring/Summer Subsistence Harvest Regulations for           1018-AH88
            Migratory Birds.....................................................................
1421         Importation of Exotic Wild Birds Into the United States; Adding Blue-Fronted Amazon     1018-AH89
            Parrots From Argentina's Approved Sustainable Use Management Plan to the Approved
            List of Non-Captive Bred Species....................................................
1422         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AH91
            the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow.......................................................
1423         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate     1018-AH93
            Conservation Agreements with Assurances.............................................
1424         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AH94
            Blackburn's Sphinx Moth.............................................................
1425         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AH95
            Newcomb's Snail.....................................................................
1426         Civil Procedures for CAFRA Compliant Wildlife Investigative Seizures...............     1018-AH97
1427         Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.............................................     1018-AH98
1428         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of Two Australian       1018-AI04
            Parakeets from Endangered to Threatened.............................................
1429         Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose     1018-AI07
            Populations.........................................................................
1430         Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and            1018-AI09
            Subpart D -- 2003 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations..............
1431         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Beluga Sturgeon.....................     1018-AI11
1432         Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations...........................................     1018-AI12
1433         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Designation of Critical      1018-AI15
            Habitat for Three Snails and One Amphipod...........................................
1434         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Rota Bridled White-       1018-AI16
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1435         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Listing of the Pygmy           1018-AI17
            Rabbit..............................................................................
1436         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Listing of the Carson's        1018-AI18
            Wandering Skipper...................................................................
1437         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Listing of the Tumbling        1018-AI19
            Creek Cavesnail.....................................................................
1438         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Topeka          1018-AI20
            Shiner..............................................................................
1439         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Gulf            1018-AI23
            Sturgeon............................................................................
1440         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 103 Oahu,           1018-AI24
            Hawaii Plants.......................................................................
1441         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 6 Guam Species.     1018-AI25
1442         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Four Fairy          1018-AI26
            Shrimp and 11 Plants in California..................................................
1443         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Five Carbonate      1018-AI27
            Plants in California................................................................
1444         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Island Fox...........     1018-AI28
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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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1445         Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)....................     1018-AD87
1446         Reclassification of the Vicuna From Endangered to Threatened With a Special Rule...     1018-AE04
1447         Injurious Wildlife; Addition of Brush-Tailed Possum................................     1018-AE34
1448         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Bald Eagle              1018-AF21
            Throughout the Lower 48 States......................................................
1449         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prebles Meadow Jumping Mouse;            1018-AF30
            Special Rule and Designation of Critical Habitat....................................
1450         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Chiricahua          1018-AF41
            Leopard Frog........................................................................
1451         Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding           1018-AF44
            Facilities in Other Countries.......................................................
1452         Administration of the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program.........     1018-AF51
1453         Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts in Endangered Species Decisionmaking.     1018-AF55
1454         Policy on General Conservation Permits.............................................     1018-AF63
1455         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Northern Population of     1018-AF67
            the Tidewater Goby..................................................................
1456         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Listing the Golden Sedge.......................     1018-AF68
1457         U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Certain Turtle Species......................     1018-AF69
1458         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for Southern           1018-AF83
            California Distinct Vertebrate Population Segment (DPS) of Mountain Yellow-Legged
            Frog................................................................................
1459         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for San Diego          1018-AF86
            Ambrosia............................................................................
1460         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposal to List the Mississippi         1018-AF90
            Gopher Frog Distinct Population Segment of Dusky Gopher Frog as Endangered..........
1461         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Nonessential            1018-AF96
            Experimental Populations for Four Fishes: Duskytail Darter, Smoky Madtom, Yellowfin
            Madtom, and Spotfin Chub............................................................
1462         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of Buena Vista Lake Shrew as     1018-AG04
            Endangered..........................................................................
1463         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Listing of Vermilion Darter     1018-AG05
            as Endangered.......................................................................
1464         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of Scutellaria          1018-AG07
            Montana (Large-Flowered Skullcap) From Endangered to Threatened.....................
1465         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Three     1018-AG09
            Plants From the Mariana Islands and Guam............................................
1466         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for 12        1018-AG23
            Species of Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands.............................
1467         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Hoover's Wooly-Star     1018-AG41
1468         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the     1018-AG99
            Oahu Elepaio, a Bird, in Hawaii.....................................................
1469         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Otay            1018-AH00
            Tarplant............................................................................
1470         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AH03
            the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly.....................................................
1471         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AH04
            Chorizanthe Pungens var. Pungens (Monterey Spineflower).............................
1472         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the San             1018-AH07
            Bernardino Kangaroo Rat.............................................................
1473         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prudency and Critical Habitat for a      1018-AH31
            Mollusk, the Carolina Heelsplitter..................................................
1474         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prudency and Critical Habitat for        1018-AH32
            the Rock Gnome Lichen...............................................................

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1475         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prudency and Critical Habitat            1018-AH33
            Designation for a Mollusk, the Appalachian Elktoe...................................
1476         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Sacramento Mountain       1018-AH40
            Checkerspot Butterfly...............................................................
1477         Interagency Policy on the Prescription of Fishways Under Section 18 of the Federal      1018-AH42
            Power Act...........................................................................
1478         Endangered and Threatened Plants; Removal of the Robin's Cinquefoil From The List       1018-AH56
            of Endangered and Threatened Species................................................
1479         Addition of the Basking Shark and the Stag Beetle to Appendix III Under CITES......     1018-AH66
1480         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......
1481         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period on the       1018-AH73
            Threatened Status of the Sacramento Splittail (Pogonichthys Macrolepidotis).........
1482         Conferring Designated Port Status on Anchorage, Alaska.............................     1018-AH75
1483         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for           1018-AH76
            Polygonum Hickmanii (Scotts Valley Polygonum).......................................
1484         Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and            1018-AH77
            Subpart D--2002 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations................
1485         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Protection Areas        1018-AH80
            for the West Indian Manatee in Florida..............................................
1486         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)..........................................................
1487         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AH83
            Chorizanthe Robusta var. Robusta (Robust Spineflower)...............................
1488         Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subparts A and B;        1018-AH85
            Interim Rule........................................................................
1489         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AH96
            the Great Plains Breeding Population of the Piping Plover...........................
1490         Public Notice for CITES Appendix III Listing of Spanish Cedar and Bigleaf Mahogany      1018-AH99
            by the Government of Peru...........................................................
1491         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential          1018-AI03
            Experimental Population of Grizzly Bears in the Bitterroot Area of Idaho and
            Montana; Removal of Regulations.....................................................
1492         Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and            1018-AI06
            Subpart D -- 2002-2003 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations...................
1493         Addition by Indonesia of Ramin to Appendix III Under the Convention on                  1018-AI08
            International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora...................
1494         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Tinian Monarch            1018-AI14
            Flycatcher from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.......................
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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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1495         Exportation of Marine Mammal Products for Cultural Exchange, 50 CFR Part 18........     1018-AE33
1496         Migratory Bird Permits; Specific Permit Provisions; Import and Export Permits;          1018-AE63
            Banding or Marking Permits; and Scientific Collecting Permits.......................
1497         Migratory Bird Permits; Introduction, General Requirements and Exceptions..........     1018-AE64
1498         Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act..........     1018-AE72
1499         Consideration of Listing the Green Iguana (Iguana Iguana) as Injurious, Pursuant to     1018-AF08
            the Lacey Act.......................................................................
1500         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............................................................................
1501         National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes......................     1018-AG46
1502         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Critical Habitat        1018-AH35
            for the Scaleshell..................................................................
1503         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification of the Marianna Fruit Bat on       1018-AH55
            Guam from Endangered to Threatened..................................................
1504         Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Education; 50 CFR 21.................     1018-AH71
1505         National Wildlife Refuge System; Miscellaneous Receipts............................     1018-AH81
1506         Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities (Manatees).............     1018-AH86
1507         Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities (Beaufort Sea Polar         1018-AH92
            Bear and Walrus)....................................................................
1508         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Retention of Threatened Status for       1018-AI02
            Argali in Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Tajikistan......................................

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1509         Administrative Requirements, Federal Aid in Fish & Federal Aid in Wildlife              1018-AI10
            Restoration Acts....................................................................
1510         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Ventura         1018-AI21
            Marsh Milkvetch.....................................................................
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1511         Critical Habitat Designation for the Lost River and Shortnose Suckers..............     1018-AC90
1512         Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations, 50 CFR Part 20.....................     1018-AD01
1513         Marine Mammal Protection Act; Unintentional Take of Marine Mammals by Harassment        1018-AD18
            Only in Activities Other Than Commercial Fishing....................................
1514         Marine Mammal Protection Act; Measures To Safely Deter Marine Mammals, Including        1018-AD19
            Threatened and Endangered Marine Mammals............................................
1515         Taxonomic Change From Subspecies to Vertebrate Population Segment for the Virgin        1018-AD22
            River Chub..........................................................................
1516         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Revision of Special             1018-AE45
            Regulations for Gray Wolf...........................................................
1517         Eagle Permits; Permits for Falconry Purposes.......................................     1018-AE62
1518         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposal To List as Endangered or        1018-AE83
            Threatened Mariana Fruit Bat........................................................
1519         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Cowhead Lake Tui Chub as     1018-AE85
            Endangered or Threatened............................................................
1520         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Nonessential            1018-AE92
            Experimental Population Status for 16 Freshwater Mussels and 1 Freshwater Snail.....
1521         Reclassification of Morelet's Crocodile (Crocodylus Moreleti) From Endangered to        1018-AF10
            Threatened..........................................................................
1522         Migratory Bird Permits; Specific Permit Provisions; Special Purpose Permits........     1018-AF28
1523         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Desert Yellowhead...................     1018-AF31
1524         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Mountain Plover.....................     1018-AF35
1525         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Asian Bonytongue....................     1018-AF48
1526         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Guidance for Conducting Section 7        1018-AF50
            Consultations for the Indiana Bat...................................................
1527         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Scaleshell Mussel.......     1018-AF57
1528         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Status for Spalding's         1018-AF79
            Catchfly............................................................................
1529         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for Cook's             1018-AF84
            Lomatium and Large Flowered Wooly Meadowfoam........................................
1530         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; List Ohlone Tiger Beetle as              1018-AF89
            Endangered..........................................................................
1531         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Critical Habitat        1018-AF94
            Designation for the Santa Ana Sucker................................................
1532         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designated Ports for Listed Plants..     1018-AF99
1533         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Listing of Two Southwest        1018-AG02
            Milkvetch Plants....................................................................
1534         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical         1018-AG13
            Habitat for the Piping Plover in Wintering Habitat..................................
1535         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical         1018-AG14
            Habitat for the Piping Plover in Breeding Habitat...................................
1536         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AG34
            the Riverside Fairy Shrimp..........................................................
1537         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Designation of Critical      1018-AG35
            Habitat for the Slickspot Peppergrass...............................................
1538         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AG37
            the Hines Emerald Dragonfly.........................................................
1539         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AG38
            the Spruce-Fir Moss Spider..........................................................
1540         Migratory Bird Permits; Determination That the State of Connecticut Meets Federal       1018-AG42
            Falconry Standards and Amended List of States Meeting Federal Falconry Standards....
1541         Regulations To Implement the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA)..............     1018-AG43
1542         Clarification of the Definition of ``Lands'' for National Wildlife Refuge System        1018-AG45
            Lands in Alaska.....................................................................
1543         National Wildlife Refuge System; Habitat Management Planning Policy................     1018-AG48
1544         Regulations for Subsistence Hunting and Fishing on Federal Lands in Alaska for the      1018-AG55
            2001-2002 Seasons...................................................................
1545         Migratory Bird Permits; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking To Develop Additional     1018-AG57
            Permitting Regulations To Govern Take of Migratory Birds............................
1546         2001-2002 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations....................     1018-AG58
1547         Administrative Requirements for Federal Aid in Fish and Federal Aid in Wildlife         1018-AG60
            Restoration Act.....................................................................

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1548         Updating the List of Fish Diseases of Concern and Improving Procedures for              1018-AG61
            Preventing Them From Entering the United States.....................................
1549         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Tropical Ladyslipper Orchids........     1018-AG62
1550         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 5-Year Review of Foreign Psittacine      1018-AG63
            Birds...............................................................................
1551         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Mexican Bobcat......................     1018-AG65
1552         Export of River Otters Taken in Texas..............................................     1018-AG66
1553         Export of Bobcats Taken in Pennsylvania............................................     1018-AG67
1554         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.......................................................
1555         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Stephen's       1018-AG74
            Kangaroo Rat........................................................................
1556         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, Listing the Tahoe Yellowcress.......     1018-AG76
1557         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Gentner's       1018-AG78
            Fritillary..........................................................................
1558         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Fender's        1018-AG79
            Blue Butterfly......................................................................
1559         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Williamete      1018-AG80
            Daisy...............................................................................
1560         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Kincaid's       1018-AG81
            Lupine..............................................................................
1561         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Northern Wormwood.......     1018-AG83
1562         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the San Diego       1018-AG84
            Ambrosia............................................................................
1563         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Washington Ground            1018-AG85
            Squirrel............................................................................
1564         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Oregon Spotted Frog.....     1018-AG86
1565         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Umbtanum Desert              1018-AG87
            Buckwheat...........................................................................
1566         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Northern        1018-AG89
            Idaho Ground Squirrel...............................................................
1567         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Riparian        1018-AG90
            Brush Rabbit........................................................................
1568         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Riparian        1018-AG91
            Woodrat.............................................................................
1569         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Mardon Skipper (Polites      1018-AG95
            Mardon).............................................................................
1570         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Coastal         1018-AG97
            Cutthroat Trout.....................................................................
1571         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo....     1018-AG98
1572         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Critical Habitat        1018-AH05
            for the Wenatchee Mountains Checkermallow, a Plant..................................
1573         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Kootenai        1018-AH06
            River White Sturgeon................................................................
1574         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Northern Sea Otter......     1018-AH12
1575         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the     1018-AH14
            Desert Milk-Vetch...................................................................
1576         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Mountain        1018-AH15
            Plover..............................................................................
1577         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Kanab           1018-AH16
            Ambersnail..........................................................................
1578         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Canadian        1018-AH17
            Lynx................................................................................
1579         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Colorado        1018-AH18
            Butterfly Plant.....................................................................
1580         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Hirst's Panic Grass.........     1018-AH19
1581         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Atlantic        1018-AH20
            Salmon..............................................................................
1582         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Three Species       1018-AH21
            of Beach Mouse in Alabama and Florida...............................................
1583         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Alabama         1018-AH22
            Sturgeon............................................................................
1584         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 11 Mussels.....     1018-AH23
1585         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Goldline        1018-AH24
            Darter and the Blue Shiner..........................................................
1586         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Critical Habitat for the     1018-AH25
            Highlands Tiger Beetle..............................................................
1587         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Florida Semaphore         1018-AH26
            Cactus..............................................................................
1588         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Plant Species Cordia      1018-AH27
            Rupicola............................................................................
1589         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Plant Species Agave       1018-AH28
            Eggersiana and Solanium Conocarpum..................................................
1590         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Two Snails in Texas.........     1018-AH38
1591         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Acuna Cactus.........     1018-AH39
1592         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Page Springsnail........     1018-AH41
1593         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to the Nonessential            1018-AH43
            Experimental Population for the Red Wolf............................................
1594         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Amendment to the Nonessential Experimental          1018-AH45
            Population for the Mexican Wolf.....................................................
1595         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental        1018-AH46
            Population of Whooping Cranes.......................................................
1596         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of the Arctic Russian Population of         1018-AH48
            Spectacled Eider From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife................
1597         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Changes to the Regulations for           1018-AH60
            Designation of Critical Habitat.....................................................

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1598         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for      1018-AH61
            the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly.......................................................
1599         Changes in the List of Species in Appendices to the Convention on International         1018-AH63
            Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.................................
1600         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.....................
1601         Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Mountain Plover     1018-AH84
1602         Migratory Bird Hunting; Withdrawal of Regulations Designed To Reduce The Mid-           1018-AI00
            Continent Light Goose Population....................................................
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                                      National Park Service--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1603         Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Special Regulations..........................     1024-AD03
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                                   National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1604         Vehicles and Traffic Safety; Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs.....     1024-AC69
1605         World Heritage Convention..........................................................     1024-AC74
1606         Procedures for State, Tribal, and Local Government Historic Preservation Programs..     1024-AC79
1607         Commercial Use Permits.............................................................     1024-AC85
1608         Special Regulations of the National Park System; Canyonlands National Park Road         1024-AC87
            Closure.............................................................................
1609         Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft..........................     1024-AC90
1610         Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft............................     1024-AC91
1611         Big Thicket National Preserve; Personal Watercraft.................................     1024-AC92
1612         Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Personal Watercraft.............................     1024-AC93
1613         Fire Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft.................................     1024-AC94
1614         Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft..............................     1024-AC95
1615         Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.......................     1024-AC96
1616         Lake Meredith Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.................................     1024-AC97
1617         Chickasaw Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.....................................     1024-AC98
1618         Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.....................................     1024-AC99
1619         Amistad Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.......................................     1024-AD00
1620         Lake Roosevelt Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft................................     1024-AD01
1621         Assateague Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft...........................     1024-AD02
1622         Dry Tortugas National Park; Special Regulations....................................     1024-AD04
1623         Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability.......     1024-AD05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                     National Park Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1624         Leasing Regulations................................................................     1024-AC78
1625         Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Resident Zone Communities............     1024-AC83
1626         Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations; Civil Penalties     1024-AC84
1627         Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument; Special Regulations...................     1024-AC89
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                                    National Park Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1628         Snowmobile Use in National Park Service Areas......................................     1024-AC82
1629         Special Regulations of the National Park System; Religious Ceremonial Collection of     1024-AC86
            Golden Eaglets in Wupatki National Monument.........................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    National Park Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1630         Rights-of-Way......................................................................     1024-AC01
1631         Voyageurs National Park: Aircraft Operations.......................................     1024-AC23
1632         Applicability and Resource Protection Revisions....................................     1024-AC38
1633         Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights.....................................................     1024-AC53
1634         Appalachian National Scenic Trail--Snowmobiles.....................................     1024-AC67
1635         Land and Water Conservation Fund of Assistance to States; Post-Completion               1024-AC68
            Compliance Responsibilities.........................................................
1636         Solid Waste Sites in Units of the National Park System.............................     1024-AC70
1637         Release of Information About National Park System Resources........................     1024-AC75
1638         National Capital Region Parks; Photo Radar Speed Enforcement.......................     1024-AC80
1639         Conservation in National Parks.....................................................     1024-AC81
1640         Concession Contracts...............................................................     1024-AC88
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                                     Bureau of Indian Affairs--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1641         Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds.......................................     1076-AD94
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                                  Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1642         Indian School Equalization Program.................................................     1076-AD09
1643         Leasing Restricted Lands of Members of the Five Civilized Tribes, Oklahoma, for         1076-AD33
            Mining..............................................................................
1644         Tribal Reorganization Under a Federal Statute......................................     1076-AD46
1645         Petitioning Procedures.............................................................     1076-AD47
1646         Appeals From Administrative Actions................................................     1076-AD50
1647         Academic and Dormitory Standards...................................................     1076-AD55
1648         Education Contracts Under the Johnson-O'Malley Act.................................     1076-AD58
1649         Loans to Indians From the Revolving Loan Fund......................................     1076-AD59
1650         School Construction Contracts for Public Schools...................................     1076-AD69
1651         Job Placement and Training Program.................................................     1076-AD75
1652         Indian Child Protection............................................................     1076-AD96
1653         Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood.............................................     1076-AD97
1654         Arrangement With States, Territories, or Other Agencies for Relief of Distress and      1076-AD98
            Social Welfare of Indians...........................................................
1655         Indian Reservation Roads Program...................................................     1076-AE06
1656         Buy Indian Act Regulations.........................................................     1076-AE07
1657         Indian School Equalization Program - Provisions for Exceptional Children...........     1076-AE14
1658         Indian Reservation Roads Program...................................................     1076-AE17
1659         Trust Management Reform: Repeal of Outdated Rules..................................     1076-AE20
1660         Appeals of Administrative Actions..................................................     1076-AE21
1661         Trust Funds for Tribes and Individual Indians......................................     1076-AE22
1662         Leases and Permits.................................................................     1076-AE23
1663         Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans....................................................     1076-AE24
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1664         Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Regulations.......................................     1076-AC81
1665         Preference in Employment...........................................................     1076-AD05
1666         Grants to Tribally Controlled Community Colleges and Navajo Community College......     1076-AD08
1667         Indian Tribal Justice Support......................................................     1076-AD15
1668         Leasing Osage Reservation Lands for Mining of Minerals Other Than Oil and Gas......     1076-AD34
1669         Lead and Zinc Mining Operations and Leases on Quapaw Indian Lands..................     1076-AD35
1670         Exploration, Mining, and Reclamation of Lands......................................     1076-AD36
1671         Irrigation Projects and Systems....................................................     1076-AD44
1672         Indian Electric Power Utilities....................................................     1076-AD45
1673         Indian Business Development Program................................................     1076-AD70
1674         Courts of Indian Offenses..........................................................     1076-AD76
1675         Use of Columbia River Fish Access Sites............................................     1076-AD83
1676         Use of Columbia River In-Lieu Fishing Sites........................................     1076-AD86
1677         Alaska Resupply Operation..........................................................     1076-AE04
1678         Protection of Products of Indian Art and Craftsmanship.............................     1076-AE16
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1679         Probate of Indian Estates Except for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes..........     1076-AE25
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1680         Adult Vocational Training..........................................................     1076-AD72
1681         Land Acquisitions for Gaming.......................................................     1076-AD93
1682         Encumbrance of Indian Lands--Contract Approvals....................................     1076-AE03
1683         San Carlos Apache Tribe Trust Fund and Lease Fund..................................     1076-AE10
1684         Distribution of Fiscal Year 2001 Indian Reservation Roads Funds....................     1076-AE13
1685         Establishing a Court of Indian Offenses for the Santa Fe Indian School and Indian       1076-AE15
            Hospital, New Mexico................................................................
1686         Attorney Contacts with Indian Tribes...............................................     1076-AE18
1687         Adding the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Indian Reservation and Colony to the Listing of       1076-AE19
            Courts of Indian Offenses...........................................................
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                                Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1688         Refunds and Recoupment of Overpayments on OCS......................................     1010-AC27
1689         Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting...................................................     1010-AC29
1690         Accounting Relief for Marginal Properties..........................................     1010-AC30
1691         Prepayment of Royalties............................................................     1010-AC31
1692         Plans and Information..............................................................     1010-AC47
1693         Incident Reporting.................................................................     1010-AC57
1694         Records and Files Maintenance......................................................     1010-AC64
1695         Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Safety Measures      1010-AC75
            and Procedures for Pipeline Modifications and Repairs...............................
1696         Well Control and Production Safety Training........................................     1010-AC78
1697         Appeals of Minerals Management Service Orders......................................     1010-AC80
1698         Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure..............................................     1010-AC81
1699         Documents Incorporated by Reference -- API Specification 2C........................     1010-AC82
1700         Dealing with Sustained Casing Pressure.............................................     1010-AC83

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1701         Documents Incorporated by Reference for Offshore Floating Production Facilities....     1010-AC85
1702         Documents Incorporated by Reference -- API RP 14F and API 510......................     1010-AC89
1703         Rights-of-Use and Easements and Pipeline Rights-of-Way.............................     1010-AC91
1704         Suspension of Operations for Exploration Under Salt Sheets.........................     1010-AC92
1705         Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing - Clarifying Amendments................     1010-AC94
1706         Document Incorporated by Reference -- API 510 -- Pressure Vessel Inspection Code:       1010-AC95
            Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration..............................
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                                  Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1707         Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases (Reg Plan Seq No. 74)........................     1010-AC24
1708         Oil and Gas Drilling Operations....................................................     1010-AC43
1709         Prospecting for Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur in the Outer Continental      1010-AC48
            Shelf...............................................................................
1710         Forms and Reports..................................................................     1010-AC63
1711         Decommissioning Activities.........................................................     1010-AC65
1712         Requirements Governing Surety Bonds for the Outer Continental Shelf................     1010-AC68
1713         Deep Water Royalty Relief for Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leases Issued         1010-AC71
            After 2000 (Reg Plan Seq No. 75)..................................................
1714         Solid Minerals Reporting Requirements..............................................     1010-AC86
1715         Technical Amendments to 30 CFR Part 218............................................     1010-AC87
1716         Technical Amendments to 30 CFR Part 206............................................     1010-AC88
1717         Technical Amendments to 30 CFR Part 216............................................     1010-AC90
1718         Documents Incorporated by Reference - API RP 14C...................................     1010-AC93
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register


                                 Minerals Management Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1719         Royalty Relief Terms...............................................................     1010-AC58
1720         MMS Hearings and Investigations....................................................     1010-AC79
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                 Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1721         Royalty Payment Liability..........................................................     1010-AB45
1722         Credit Adjustments.................................................................     1010-AB73
1723         Chronic Erroneous Reporting........................................................     1010-AC34
1724         Amendments to Sale of Federal Royalty Oil (Small Refiner Administrative Fee).......     1010-AC70
1725         Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf--Definition of         1010-AC74
            Affected States.....................................................................
1726         Amendments to Allowance Determination Rules........................................     1010-AC77
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                    Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1727         Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites--Title I...............................................     1029-AB70
1728         Contemporaneous Reclamation........................................................     1029-AB79

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1729         Dam Safety Rules...................................................................     1029-AB92
1730         Prime Farmlands....................................................................     1029-AB98
1731         Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Notices............................................     1029-AB99
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1732         Indian Lands.......................................................................     1029-AB83
1733         Electronic Filing of the OSM-1 Form................................................     1029-AB95
1734         Civil Penalty Adjustments..........................................................     1029-AC00
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                                 Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1735         Sales--Federal Land Policy and Management Act......................................     1004-AB77
1736         Desert Land Entries................................................................     1004-AC56
1737         Disposal of Reserved Minerals Under the Stock Raising Homestead Act................     1004-AC59
1738         Geothermal Resource Unit Agreement.................................................     1004-AD10
1739         Conservation; Helium Leasing.......................................................     1004-AD35
1740         Hazardous Materials Compliance.....................................................     1004-AD38
1741         Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska........................................     1004-AD42
1742         Permits for Recreation on Public Lands.............................................     1004-AD45
1743         Wilderness Management..............................................................     1004-AD46
1744         Onshore Oil and Gas Operations.....................................................     1004-AD48
1745         Disclaimers of Interest............................................................     1004-AD50
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                                   Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1746         Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations......................................     1004-AC64
1747         Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing       1004-AC74
            Act.................................................................................
1748         Indian Allotments..................................................................     1004-AC77
1749         Oil and Gas Leasing and Operations (Reg Plan Seq No. 76).........................     1004-AC94
1750         Oil and Gas Leasing; National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska--Unit Agreements...........     1004-AD13
1751         Use Authorizations (Recreation)....................................................     1004-AD25
1752         Mineral Materials Disposal.........................................................     1004-AD29
1753         Location Recording, and Maintenance of Mining Claims and Sites.....................     1004-AD31
1754         Supplementary Rules for Public Demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National     1004-AD40
            Monument............................................................................
1755         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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1756         Leases, Permits, and Easements.....................................................     1004-AB51
1757         Coalbed Methane Development........................................................     1004-AC27
1758         Land Withdrawals...................................................................     1004-AC63

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1759         Land Classification................................................................     1004-AC78
1760         Carey Act Grants...................................................................     1004-AC80
1761         Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures............................................     1004-AC99
1762         Color of Title and Omitted Lands...................................................     1004-AD00
1763         Coal Management....................................................................     1004-AD11
1764         Mineral Patent Applications; Adverse Claims, Protests, and Conflicts...............     1004-AD32
1765         Financial Guarantees Procedures....................................................     1004-AD49
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                                  Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1766         Segregation and Opening of Lands...................................................     1004-AC84
1767         Paleontological Resources..........................................................     1004-AD03
1768         Timber Export and Substitution.....................................................     1004-AD37
1769         Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing       1004-AD39
            Act.................................................................................
1770         Surface Management (Locatable Minerals)............................................     1004-AD44
1771         Alaska Native Veterans Allotments..................................................     1004-AD47
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1772         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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1350. 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. 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                            04/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1351. 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

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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                            03/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/02
Final Action                    10/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1352. 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                            03/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/02
Final Action                    10/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1353.   NON-PROCUREMENT SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT; DRUG-FREE 
WORKPLACE GRANT REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-355; 31 USC 6101; 41 USC 252a; 41 USC 701 et 
seq; EO 12549; EO 12689

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 42; 43 CFR 43

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement a common governmnetwide 
rule for debarment and suspension and a common governmentwide rule for 
the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, including several specific 
provisions that apply to the Department of the Interior.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

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-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1354. 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                            07/16/01                    66 FR 36966
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/01
Final Action                    04/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1355. 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

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assistance are covered, not just the particular part receiving the 
Federal assistance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/00                    65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/01
Final Action                    12/00/01
Final Action Effective          01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1356. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCEDURES; RULES APPLICABLE IN 
INDIAN AFFAIRS HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/18/01                    66 FR 32884
Interim Rule Comment Period End 08/17/01
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1357. 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: Local, State

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1358. ADMINISTRATIVE AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS AND COST PRINCIPLES FOR 
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; BUY AMERICAN ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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: None

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

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1359. LIMITATION OF AWARDS TO PERMIT APPLICANTS UNDER SECTION 525(E) OF 
SMCRA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action to 
be taken.                       09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin
Phone: 703 235-3750

RIN: 1090-AA74
BILLING CODE 4310-RK-S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Office of the Special Trustee (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1360. APPEALING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL 
TRUSTEE

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 1202

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Will not be 
published at this time.         09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sarah Yepa
Phone: 505 248-5751
Fax: 505 248-5782

RIN: 1035-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1361. 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: Other, Judicial, December 2001, Settlement agreement.
A 90-day finding for the Miami Blue butterfly must be completed by 
December 2001.

Abstract: We will complete a 90-day finding for the Miami Blue 
butterfly in Florida.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          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-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




1362.   RELEASE OF CAPTIVE-REARED MALLARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice announces our intent to resume review of all 
aspects of regulations pertaining to the release and harvest of 
captive-reared mallards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Intent                08/28/01                    66 FR 45274
Notice                          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, 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-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________




1363.   NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT GRANT 
ADMINISTRATION POLICIES

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4401 et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Grant Administration Policies are being published as an 
interim measure to guide the North American Wetlands Conservation Act 
(NAWCA) grants process and to provide advance notice of rulemaking; the 
Service intends to engage in rulemaking to set out its own regulations 
for NAWCA grants administration that will supersede the Grant 
Administration Policies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: David A Smith, Chief, Division of Bird Habitat 
Conservation, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Suite 110, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1784

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Fax: 703 358-2282

RIN: 1018-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1364. 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                     10/12/01                    66 FR 52281
Second NPRM Comment Period End  11/13/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1365. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES--50 CFR PART 13

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712; 16 USC 742j-1; 16 
USC 1382; 16 USC 1538(d); 16 USC 1539; 16 USC 1540(f); 16 USC 3374; 16 
USC 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 42; 19 USC 1202; 31 USC 9701; EO 11911

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 general administration of 
Service permits, to update the permit application fee schedule. Permit 
fees have not been revised since 1982. This change is necessary in 
order to recover a larger percentage of the cost of processing the 
permits.

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                     01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1366. 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 and 
administrative forfeiture under various laws enforced by the Service. 
This revision is intended to provide uniform guidance for the bonded 
release, appraisement, administrative 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. In August 2000, the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act became 
law. CAFRA mandated many changes to 50 CFR 12 that are incorporated in 
this proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/95                    60 FR 58468
Second NPRM                     01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Assistant Director for Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




1367. 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 propose to reintroduce mussels including 
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. 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

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exempt unavoidable and unintentional take, such as fishing, boating, 
trapping, or wading.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

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-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




1368. REVISIONS TO THE FEDERAL AID ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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                            06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1369. 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                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________




1370. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION 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 make a final determination on the proposed rule 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 establish distinct population segments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/00                    65 FR 43449
Notice - Meetings and Hearings  07/26/00                    65 FR 45956
Second NPRM                     04/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1371. 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                            02/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1372. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
SPECIAL RULE FOR THE CANADA LYNX

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.40

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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                            01/00/02

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-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________




1373. 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 repropose the rule to remove the Douglas County, 
Oregon, population of the Columbia white-tailed deer from the list of 
endangered and threatened species. This reproposal is based upon new 
information.

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
Second NPRM                     12/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1374. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND SPECIAL 
RULE FOR THE COASTAL CUTTHROAT TROUT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, June 23, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: Together with the National Marine Fisheries Service, we will 
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. In addition, we will propose a special rule that 
would exempt certain recreational fishing and forest practices from the 
ESA prohibitions against take for this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM - Listing                  04/05/99                    64 FR 16397
Final Rule - Umpqua Population  04/26/00                    65 FR 24420
NPRM - Clarification            07/14/00                    65 FR 43730
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/06/00                    65 FR 53974
Second NPRM - Special Rule      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-AF45
_______________________________________________________________________




1375. 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: This proposed rule will revise the importation, exportation 
and transportation regulations pertaining to the movement of all 
wildlife into or out of the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/15/98                    63 FR 38143
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Assistant Director for Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________




1376. 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: Other, Statutory, 12 month finding.

Abstract: We received a petition to list the Tibetan antelope as 
endangered. We must determine if status review shows that the 
petitioned action is warranted. If so, 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,

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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                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




1377. 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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1378. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE FOR 
BULL TROUT IN WASHINGTON STATE

Priority: Other Significant

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 Washington State. 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                     12/00/01

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-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




1379. 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: Final, Judicial, February 6, 2002, settlement.

Abstract: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will list as 
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
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
12/07/2001                      11/07/01                    66 FR 56265
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
_______________________________________________________________________




1380. 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: Other, Statutory, 12 month finding.

Abstract: We received a petition to reclassify a certain population of 
the straight-horned markhor from endangered to threatened. We must 
determine if a status review shows that the petitioned action is 
warranted and if so, we will propose 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,

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India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




1381. 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                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1382. 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                            07/00/02

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-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




1383. 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                            05/00/02

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-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________




1384. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; TAKE OF MIGRATORY BIRDS BY FEDERAL 
AGENCIES

Priority: Other Significant

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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1385. CLEAN VESSEL ACT GUIDANCE REVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 102-587; PL 105-178

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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                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Vanderford, Division of Federal Aid, 
Sportfishing Outreach Coordinator, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 140, 
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2420
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG59
_______________________________________________________________________




1386. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          05/29/01                    66 FR 29072
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________




1387. 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 
have been reviewed separately (see RIN 1018-AG63). Other taxonomic 
groups may be dealt with separately as the review proceeds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG68
_______________________________________________________________________




1388. 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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1389. 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: Other Significant

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, December 16, 2001, Court Order.

Abstract: We propose to designate for a second time 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
Second 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-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________




1390. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE SANTA CRUZ TARPLANT

Priority: Other Significant

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

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Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2001, Court order.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Santa Cruz 
tarplant in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/01                    66 FR 57525
NPRM Comment Period End         01/14/02

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-AG73
_______________________________________________________________________




1391. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE PURPLE AMOLE

Priority: Other Significant

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, September 30, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Purple amole 
in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/08/01                    66 FR 56508
NPRM Comment Period End         01/07/02

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-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________




1392. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THREE COASTAL CALIFORNIA PLANTS

Priority: Other Significant

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: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2001, Court order.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for three coastal 
plants in California: LaGraciosa thistle; Lompac Yerba Santa; and 
Gaviota tarplant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/01                    66 FR 57559
NPRM Comment Period End         01/14/02

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-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________




1393. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR KNEELAND PRAIRIE PENNYCRESS

Priority: Other Significant

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, September 30, 2001, Court order.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Kneeland 
Prairie Pennycress in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/01                    66 FR 53756
NPRM Comment Period End         12/10/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1394. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE KECK'S CHECKERMALLOW

Priority: Other Significant

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, June 10, 2002, Court order.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Keck's 
checkermallow in California.

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-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________




1395. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE BAKER'S LARKSPUR AND THE YELLOW LARKSPUR

Priority: Other Significant

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, June 10, 2002, Court order.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Baker's 
larkspur and the Yellow larkspur in California.

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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-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




1396. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR TWO CAVE INVERTEBRATES FROM KAUAI

Priority: Other Significant

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 the Kauai cave 
amphipod and the Kauai cave wolf spider.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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-AH01
_______________________________________________________________________




1397. 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                            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-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________




1398. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATIONS OF 
WHETHER DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT IS PRUDENT FOR 20 PLANTS AND RE-
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, March 20, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We re-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
Second NPRM                     03/00/02

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-AH08
_______________________________________________________________________




1399. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR PLANTS OF THE NORTHWEST ISLANDS, HAWAII

Priority: Other Significant

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 action is part of litigation.

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-AH09

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1400. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATIONS OF 
WHETHER DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT IS PRUDENT FOR 8 PLANTS AND RE-
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, February 16, 2002, settlement.

Abstract: We re-propose to determine critical habitat for 33 plants on 
Lanai and 2 plants on Maui/Nui Complex, Hawaii, which action 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
NPRM                            02/00/02

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-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________




1401. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 12-MONTH PETITION 
FINDING FOR 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: NPRM, Judicial, March 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We announce a 12-month finding for the Big Cypress Fox 
squirrel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/02

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-AH29
_______________________________________________________________________




1402. 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 plan to 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                            01/00/02

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-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________




1403. 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 plan to propose to remove the Truckee barberry from the 
list of Endangered and Threatened Plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

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-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




1404. 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                            01/00/02

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-AH49

[[Page 61689]]

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1405. 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                            01/00/02

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-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________




1406. 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                            07/00/02

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-AH51
_______________________________________________________________________




1407. 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                            12/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1408. 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                            01/00/02

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-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________




1409. 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 plan to 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                            07/00/02

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-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________




1410. 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

[[Page 61690]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to reclassify from endangered to threatened the 
Gila trout.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1411. 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                            06/00/02

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-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________




1412. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/02

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-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________




1413. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1414. 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                          01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1415. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: REPROPOSED 
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 repropose a determination for 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

[[Page 61691]]

NPRM Comment Period End         04/02/01
NPRM                            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-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




1416. EAGLE PERMITS: NEW DEFINITIONS, PERMITS FOR INCIDENTAL TAKING OF 
BALD EAGLES NECESSARY TO PROTECT OTHER INTERESTS IN ANY PARTICULAR 
LOCALITY

Priority: Other Significant

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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1417. 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                            07/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1418. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      08/21/01                    66 FR 44009
Final Rule                      08/29/01                    66 FR 45729
Final Rule                      08/31/01                    66 FR 46199
Final Rule                      09/27/01                    66 FR 49477
Final Rule                      09/28/01                    66 FR 49747
Final Rule                      09/28/01                    66 FR 49773
NPRM                            10/11/01                    66 FR 51919
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/01
Final Rule Correction, Effective 
09/28/2001                      11/13/01                    66 FR 56780

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1419.   MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING 
REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES

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 which authorize permits to take, possess, transport, sell, 
purchase, barter, import and export migratory birds. The Service 
proposes to establish a new section to authorize rehabilitation 
permits, which currently are authorized under 50 CFR 21.27, Special 
Purpose permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, 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-AH87

[[Page 61692]]

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1420.   PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING SPRING/SUMMER SUBSISTENCE 
HARVEST REGULATIONS FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations establish procedures for implementing a 
spring/summer migratory bird subsistence harvest in Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Bob Stevens, Division of Migratory Bird Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 E Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3499

RIN: 1018-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




1421.   IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS INTO THE UNITED 
STATES; ADDING BLUE-FRONTED AMAZON PARROTS FROM ARGENTINA'S APPROVED 
SUSTAINABLE USE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE APPROVED LIST OF NON-CAPTIVE BRED 
SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow the import into the United States of 
parrots removed from the wild in Argentina under an approved 
sustainable use management plan. This is the first such plan that, if 
approved, would contribute to the goals of the Wild Bird Conservation 
Act to promote the conservation of exotic birds through sustainable 
use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




1422.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE RIO GRANDE SILVERY MINNOW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 
to 4245; PL 99-625

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2001, settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Rio Grande 
silvery minnow in New Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________




1423.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SAFE 
HARBOR AGREEMENTS AND CANDIDATE CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS WITH ASSURANCES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Presently, Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation 
Agreements with Assurances only allow incidental take of species. The 
Service is proposing to amend the policies to allow for intentional 
take of species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

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-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________




1424.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR BLACKBURN'S SPHINX MOTH

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 2001, Court order.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Blackburn's 
sphinx moth.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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-AH94

[[Page 61693]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1425.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR NEWCOMB'S SNAIL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 2001, Court order.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Newcomb's 
snail.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________




1426.   CIVIL PROCEDURES FOR CAFRA COMPLIANT WILDLIFE 
INVESTIGATIVE SEIZURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will contain uniform rules and procedures 
for the assessment of civil penalties in connection with violations of 
certain laws and regulations enforced by the Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Assistant Director for Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________




1427.   PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 742(a) to 754

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Portions of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manual are 
being revised to update policy on the implementation of the Partners 
for Fish and Wildlife Program. This program provides private landowners 
with cost-sharing and restoration expertise to restore fish and 
wildlife habitat. The program does not acquire lands and is a voluntary 
incentive program. The revisions update policy, incorporate Office of 
Inspector General recommendations, and clarify technical assistance and 
cost-sharing in light of changes in U.S. Department of Agriculture 
conservation programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Availability          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________




1428.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
RECLASSIFICATION OF TWO AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS 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: We propose to reclassify these two species of Australian 
parakeets so that their listing under the Endangered Species Act 
accurately reflects their current status.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




1429.   MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR 
MANAGING HARVEST OF LIGHT GOOSE POPULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20; 50 CFR 21 subpart E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule authorizes new methods of take for light goose 
hunting under 50 CFR part 20 and revises subpart E of 50 CFR part 21 
for the management of overabundant light goose populations. It also 
modifies the conservation order that will increase take of such 
populations under the authority of this subpart.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/01                    66 FR 52077
NPRM Correction                 11/07/01                    66 FR 56266
NPRM Comment Period End         12/11/01
NPRM Comment Period End         12/14/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AI07

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1430.   SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN 
ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D -- 2003 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 rulemaking will revise the regulations for seasons, 
harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and 
shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2003 regulatory year. This 
rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual 
review cycle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AI09
_______________________________________________________________________




1431.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; BELUGA 
STURGEON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, Notice of 90-day finding.
We must determine if petitioned action is warranted within 90 days or 
as soon as possible after receipt of petition.

Abstract: Based upon a review of the species in response to a petition, 
we may propose to list the Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) as endangered. 
This species historically inhabited the Caspian, Black, Azor and 
Adriatic Seas, and all rivers flowing into them. The Adriatic Sea 
population has been extirpated, and no wild Beluga sturgeon has been 
found in the Sea of Azor since the mid 1980's. This species has 
declined due to fishing pressure. This species is highly valued for its 
caviar and is subject to both legal and substantial levels of illegal 
fishing. The Beluga sturgeon has also been impacted by dam building and 
other forms of habitat modification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________




1432.   CORRECTIONS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 101-475

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to make revisions to the Rights-of-Way 
General Regulations in 50 CFR 29 - Subpart B. The revisions will 
correct the address of our Region 5 Office in 50 CFR 29.21-2(c)(5). We 
will also implement section 1 of Public Law 101-475 by correcting the 
names of the House and Senate Committees we must notify upon receipt of 
an application for a right-of-way for an oil and gas pipeline that is 
24 inches or more in diameter and again before granting right-of-way. 
Finally, the proposed revised regulation will delete the reference to a 
60-day waiting period after notification of our intent to grant the 
right-of-way. (The waiting period was repealed by Congress.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Barbara Ann Wyman, Program Manager, Division of Realty, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 622, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1811
Fax: 703 358-2223
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________




1433.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING 
AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREE SNAILS AND ONE AMPHIPOD

Priority: Other Significant

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 6, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to list and designate critical habitat for 
Koster's tyronia, Noel's amphipod, Pecos assiminea and the Roswell 
springsnail in New Mexico and Texas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

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-AI15
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1434.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING 
OF THE ROTA BRIDLED WHITE-EYE

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, September 29, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

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Abstract: We propose to list a bird, the Rota bridled white-eye, which 
occurs in the Marianas Islands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/03/01                    66 FR 50383
NPRM Comment Period End         12/03/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

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-AI16
_______________________________________________________________________




1435.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
EMERGENCY LISTING OF THE PYGMY 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: Other, Judicial, November 23, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We are emergency listing the Columbia Basin Distinct 
Population Segment of the Pygmy rabbit in Washington.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

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-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________




1436.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
EMERGENCY LISTING OF THE CARSON'S WANDERING SKIPPER

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: Other, Judicial, November 23, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We are emergency listing the Carson's wandering skipper, a 
butterfly that occurs in Nevada.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

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-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________




1437.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
EMERGENCY LISTING OF THE TUMBLING CREEK CAVESNAIL

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: Other, Judicial, December 17, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We are emergency listing the Tumbling Creek cavesnail which 
is known to occur in only one cave in Missouri.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

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-AI19
_______________________________________________________________________




1438.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR THE TOPEKA 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: NPRM, Judicial, August 13, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the fish, the 
Topeka shiner, which occurs in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and 
South Dakota.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, 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-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




1439.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR THE GULF 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, February 2, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Gulf 
sturgeon.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/02

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-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________




1440.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR 103 OAHU, HAWAII PLANTS

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 30, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for 103 Oahu, Hawaii 
plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

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-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________




1441.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR 6 GUAM SPECIES

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, June 1, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for 6 Guam species. 
These include two mammals, the Little Marianna fruit bat and the 
Marianna fruit bat, and four birds, the Guam broadbill, the Mariana 
crow, the Guam Micronesian kingfisher and the Guam Bridled white-eye.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

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-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________




1442.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR FOUR FAIRY SHRIMP AND 11 PLANTS IN CALIFORNIA

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, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for four fairy 
shrimp and 11 plants in California. The fairy shrimp are the 
Conservancy fairy shrimp, the Longhorn fairy shrimp, the Vernal Pool 
fairy shrimp and the Vernal Pool tadpole shrimp.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

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-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________




1443.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR FIVE CARBONATE PLANTS IN CALIFORNIA

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 30, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for five carbonate 
plants in California: Parish's daisy; Cushenbury buckwheat; Cushenbury 
milk-vetch; San Bernardino Mountains bladderpod; and Cushenbury 
oxytheca.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

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-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________




1444.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING 
OF THE ISLAND FOX

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, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose to list the Island fox, which occurs on the 
Channel Islands off California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

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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-AI28
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



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1445. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES (CITES)

Priority: Other Significant

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 Rule                      02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




1446. RECLASSIFICATION OF THE VICUNA FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED WITH 
A SPECIAL RULE

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                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________




1447. 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                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Susan Mangin, Department of the Interior, United States 
Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-2466

RIN: 1018-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________




1448. 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 consider removing 
the bald eagle from the endangered species list. The Service plans to 
make a final determination on the proposal to delist the bald eagle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/06/99                    64 FR 36454
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/99
Final Action                    06/00/02

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

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1449. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PREBLES MEADOW 
JUMPING MOUSE; SPECIAL RULE AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose an amendment to the proposed special rule 
under the Endangered Species Act which allows limited incidental take 
of the Prebles Meadow jumping mouse in Colorado and Wyoming. In 
addition, we will propose to designate critical habitat for the Prebles 
Meadow jumping mouse.

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
Final Rule                      01/00/01
Final Rule                      05/22/01                    66 FR 28125
NPRM                            08/30/01                    66 FR 45829
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/01

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-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________




1450. 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 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                    06/00/02

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-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________




1451. 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                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1452. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/20/01                    66 FR 43555
Final Action                    01/00/02

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

[[Page 61699]]

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1453. POLICY FOR EVALUATION OF CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN ENDANGERED 
SPECIES DECISIONMAKING

Priority: Other Significant

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                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1454. 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                    08/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1455. 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 make a final determination on the 
proposed rule 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
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    01/03/01                      66 FR 345
Final Action                    05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1456. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; LISTING THE GOLDEN SEDGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, January 2002, settlement.

Abstract: This action will list as endangered status the 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                    01/00/02

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-AF68
_______________________________________________________________________




1457. 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 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

[[Page 61700]]

NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/00
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________




1458. 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: Final, Judicial, June 22, 2002, settlement.

Abstract: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will 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, when made final, will 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                    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-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




1459. 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, June 15, 2002.

Abstract: The Service will list the 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, 
when made final, will 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                    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-AF86
_______________________________________________________________________




1460. 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: Final, Judicial, December 22, 2001, settlement.

Abstract: The Service will 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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1461. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATIONS FOR FOUR FISHES: DUSKYTAIL DARTER, 
SMOKY MADTOM, YELLOWFIN MADTOM, AND SPOTFIN CHUB

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule 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                            06/08/01                    66 FR 30853
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

[[Page 61701]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1462. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 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, March 1, 2002.

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                    03/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1463. 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: Final, Judicial, November 19, 2001, settlement.

Abstract: The Fish and Wildlife Service will 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                    01/00/02

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-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________




1464. 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                    01/00/02

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-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________




1465. 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

[[Page 61702]]

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 
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
_______________________________________________________________________




1466. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1467. 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 plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule 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, 
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
_______________________________________________________________________




1468. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR THE OAHU ELEPAIO, A BIRD, IN HAWAII

Priority: Other Significant

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 will designate critical habitat for the Oahu Elepaio, a 
bird, in Hawaii. This rulemaking is part of a court-ordered action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/06/01                    66 FR 30372
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/06/01                    66 FR 40960
Correction                      09/05/01                    66 FR 46428
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-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________




1469. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE OTAY TARPLANT

Priority: Other Significant

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 will designate critical habitat for the Otay Tarplant in 
California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/01                    66 FR 32052
Final Action                    05/00/02

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-AH00

[[Page 61703]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1470. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE QUINO CHECKERSPOT BUTTERFLY

Priority: Other Significant

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 determine critical habitat for the Quino Checkerspot 
butterfly in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/01                     66 FR 9475
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/20/01                    66 FR 33046
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-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




1471. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CHORIZANTHE PUNGENS VAR. PUNGENS (MONTEREY 
SPINEFLOWER)

Priority: Other Significant

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 determine critical habitat for the Monterey spineflower in 
Southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/01                    66 FR 10440
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/19/01                    66 FR 48228
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-AH04
_______________________________________________________________________




1472. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE SAN BERNARDINO KANGAROO RAT

Priority: Other Significant

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, 2001, Court Order.

Abstract: We 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
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/04/01                    66 FR 46251
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
_______________________________________________________________________




1473. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PRUDENCY AND 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A MOLLUSK, THE CAROLINA HEELSPLITTER

Priority: Other Significant

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 1, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We determine critical habitat for the mollusk, the Carolina 
Heelsplitter, in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/01                    66 FR 36229
NPRM Comment Period End         08/27/01
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-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




1474. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PRUDENCY AND 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ROCK GNOME LICHEN

Priority: Other Significant

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, October 1, 2001, settlement agreement.

Abstract: We determine critical habitat 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                    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

[[Page 61704]]

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

RIN: 1018-AH32
_______________________________________________________________________




1475. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PRUDENCY AND 
CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR A MOLLUSK, THE APPALACHIAN ELKTOE

Priority: Other Significant

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, July 16, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We 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                    07/00/02

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-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________




1476. 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: NPRM, Judicial, August 31, 2001, Court order.

Abstract: We propose the listing of the Sacramento Mountain checkerspot 
butterfly as endangered including a critical habitat determination in 
New Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/06/01                    66 FR 46575
NPRM Comment Period Extended    09/26/01                    66 FR 49158
Final Action                    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-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




1477. INTERAGENCY POLICY ON THE PRESCRIPTION OF FISHWAYS UNDER SECTION 
18 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT

Priority: Other Significant

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                    12/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1478. 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 plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to 
remove the plant, Robin's cinquefoil, from the list of endangered and 
threatened wildlife.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/08/01                    66 FR 30860
Final Action                    06/00/02

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-AH56
_______________________________________________________________________




1479. 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               01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Teiko Saito, Chief, Division of Management Authority,

[[Page 61705]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1480. 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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1481. 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, January 31, 2002, 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
Comment Period Reopened         05/08/01                    66 FR 23181
Comment Period End              06/07/01
Comment Period Reopened         08/17/01                    66 FR 43145
Comment Period End              10/01/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1482. 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                            08/20/01                    66 FR 43554
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Assistant Director for Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________




1483. 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: Final, Judicial, October 19, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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




1484. 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

[[Page 61706]]

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
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________




1485. 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, August 2001, settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, January 2002, settlement agreement.

Abstract: The Service plans to make a final determination on the 
proposed rule, required under a litigation agreement, that identifies 
16 manatee protection areas throughout peninsular Florida. Four areas 
are proposed as manatee sanctuaries, where all waterborne activities 
are prohibited with an exception for residents, and 12 areas are 
proposed as manatee refuges, where certain waterborne activities are 
prohibited or regulated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/01                    66 FR 42318
NPRM                            08/29/01                    66 FR 45662
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________




1486. 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: Other Significant

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 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
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/19/01                    66 FR 48227
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-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




1487. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CHORIZANTHE ROBUSTA VAR. ROBUSTA (ROBUST 
SPINEFLOWER)

Priority: Other Significant

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 designate critical habitat for the Robust spineflower in 
California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/01                    66 FR 10419
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/19/01                    66 FR 48225
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-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




1488.   SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN 
ALASKA, SUBPARTS A AND B; INTERIM RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 30, 2001, Interim Final Rule.

Abstract: This interim rule will clarify the appeal process and expand 
the number of items that the Federal Subsistence Board may delegate to 
agency field officials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/12/01                    66 FR 31533
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 61707]]

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-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________




1489.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE GREAT PLAINS BREEDING POPULATION 
OF THE PIPING PLOVER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, March 15, 2002, court order.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Great Plains 
population of the piping plover.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/01                    66 FR 31760
NPRM                            07/06/01                    66 FR 35580
Final Action                    03/00/02

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-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________




1490.   PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF SPANISH 
CEDAR AND BIGLEAF MAHOGANY BY THE GOVERNMENT OF PERU

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice advises the public that, by unilateral action 
provided for in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Government of Peru has 
listed Spanish cedar and bigleaf mahogany in CITES appendix III. This 
listing invokes certain permitting requirements to assist Peru in 
controlling trade in these species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Julie Lyke, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




1491.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF GRIZZLY BEARS 
IN THE BITTERROOT AREA OF IDAHO AND MONTANA; REMOVAL OF REGULATIONS

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service plans to make a final determination on the 
proposal to select the no-action alternative, as analyzed in the 
Bitterroot Final Environmental Impact Statement, as the preferred 
alternative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/22/01                    66 FR 33620
NPRM Comment Period End         08/21/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




1492.   SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN 
ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D -- 2002-2003 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF 
WILDLIFE REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/27/01                    66 FR 45081
Final Action                    06/00/02

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
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AI06
_______________________________________________________________________




1493.   ADDITION BY INDONESIA OF RAMIN TO APPENDIX III UNDER 
THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD 
FAUNA AND FLORA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice advises the public that, by unilateral action 
provided for in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Government of Indonesia 
has listed the tree species, Ramin, in CITES Appendix III. This listing 
invokes certain permitting requirements to assist Indonesia in 
controlling trade in this species.

[[Page 61708]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Pat Ford, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




1494.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL 
OF THE TINIAN MONARCH FLYCATCHER 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: The Service is planning to make a final determination on the 
proposed rule to delist the Tinian monarch flycatcher from the list of 
endangered and threatened species, due to apparent increases in 
population numbers and likely improvement in habitat quality. This bird 
occurs on Tinian Island in the Marianas. The proposed rule was 
published in the Federal Register on February 22, 1999, page 8533, 
under RIN 1018-AE40.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/02

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-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1495. 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 allow the 
export of marine mammal products and to the 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, Assistant Director for Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________




1496. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1497. 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

[[Page 61709]]

Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________




1498. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1499. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1500. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1501. 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
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/15/01                    66 FR 26879
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/21/01                    66 FR 33268
Final Action                     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-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




1502. 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: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2001, Settlement agreement.

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

[[Page 61710]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1503. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1504. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING EDUCATION; 50 CFR 21

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 to establish a new section to authorize possession for 
education, which currently is authorized under 50 CFR 21.27, Special 
Purpose permits.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1505. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1506.   MARINE MAMMALS: INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED 
ACTIVITIES (MANATEES)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 6, 2001, settlement agreement.

Abstract: We intend to develop a rule that would allow for the 
incidental, unintentional take of small numbers of Florida manatees, 
that result from government activities related to watercraft and 
watercraft access facilities within the geographic area of the species' 
range in Florida for a period of not more than 5 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/12/01                    66 FR 14352
NPRM                            11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




1507.   MARINE MAMMALS: INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED 
ACTIVITIES (BEAUFORT SEA POLAR BEAR AND WALRUS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes issuance of 
regulations to allow the incidental, unintentional take of small 
numbers of marine mammals in activities (other than commercial fishing) 
in specific geographical areas. These regulations would authorize 
incidental take of polar bears and walrus in the Beaufort Sea during 
oil and gas energy activities for up to 5 years, when current 
regulations expire on March 31, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 61711]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

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-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________




1508.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
RETENTION OF THREATENED STATUS FOR ARGALI IN KYRGYZSTAN, MONGOLIA, AND 
TAJIKISTAN

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: We will review the status of the Argali sheep in Kyrgyzstan, 
Mongolia, and Tajikistan to determine if the current listing of these 
populations under the Endangered Species Act accurately reflects their 
current status.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________




1509.   ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, FEDERAL AID IN FISH & 
FEDERAL AID IN WILDLIFE RESTORATION ACTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 777; 16 USC 669

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would add a paragraph at 50 CFR 
80.14(b)(2)(A) and possibly (B) and (C) as well, describing exactly 
when and when not to hold dog field trials on State land acquired with 
Wildlife or Sport Fish Restoration grant funds.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

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-AI10
_______________________________________________________________________




1510.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR THE VENTURA MARSH MILKVETCH

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, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the plant, the 
Ventura Marsh milkvetch, which occurs in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, 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-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1511. CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE LOST RIVER AND SHORTNOSE 
SUCKERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________




1512. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS, 50 CFR PART 20

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams
Phone: 703 358-1949
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________




1513. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; UNINTENTIONAL TAKE OF MARINE MAMMALS 
BY HARASSMENT ONLY IN ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL FISHING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

[[Page 61712]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Hannibal Bolton
Phone: 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________




1514. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; MEASURES TO SAFELY DETER MARINE 
MAMMALS, INCLUDING THREATENED AND ENDANGERED MARINE MAMMALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/19/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Hannibal Bolton
Phone: 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________




1515. TAXONOMIC CHANGE FROM SUBSPECIES TO VERTEBRATE POPULATION SEGMENT 
FOR THE VIRGIN RIVER CHUB

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________




1516. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED REVISION 
OF SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR GRAY WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________




1517. EAGLE PERMITS; PERMITS FOR FALCONRY PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22.24

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/28/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________




1518. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSAL TO LIST AS 
ENDANGERED OR THREATENED MARIANA FRUIT BAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/28/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________




1519. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE COWHEAD 
LAKE TUI CHUB AS ENDANGERED OR THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/28/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AE85
_______________________________________________________________________




1520. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION STATUS FOR 16 FRESHWATER MUSSELS 
AND 1 FRESHWATER SNAIL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/14/01                    66 FR 32250

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AE92
_______________________________________________________________________




1521. RECLASSIFICATION OF MORELET'S CROCODILE (CROCODYLUS MORELETI) FROM 
ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Javier Alvarez
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF10
_______________________________________________________________________




1522. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; SPECIFIC PERMIT PROVISIONS; SPECIAL 
PURPOSE PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

[[Page 61713]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________




1523. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESERT YELLOWHEAD

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF31
_______________________________________________________________________




1524. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; MOUNTAIN PLOVER

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/28/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________




1525. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ASIAN BONYTONGUE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Field
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________




1526. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; GUIDANCE FOR 
CONDUCTING SECTION 7 CONSULTATIONS FOR THE INDIANA BAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________




1527. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
SCALESHELL MUSSEL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/09/01                    66 FR 51322

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________




1528. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; THREATENED STATUS 
FOR SPALDING'S CATCHFLY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/10/01                    66 FR 51597

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________




1529. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR COOK'S LOMATIUM AND LARGE FLOWERED WOOLY MEADOWFOAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF84
_______________________________________________________________________




1530. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LIST OHLONE TIGER 
BEETLE AS ENDANGERED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/03/01                    66 FR 50340

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________




1531. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE SANTA ANA SUCKER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 61714]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________




1532. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATED PORTS 
FOR LISTED PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 24

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AF99
_______________________________________________________________________




1533. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED LISTING OF 
TWO SOUTHWEST MILKVETCH PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/28/01                    66 FR 49560

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




1534. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE PIPING PLOVER IN WINTERING 
HABITAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Second NPRM                     05/07/01                    66 FR 22983
Final Action                    07/10/01                    66 FR 36037

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG13
_______________________________________________________________________




1535. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE PIPING PLOVER IN BREEDING 
HABITAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/07/01                    66 FR 22938

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________




1536. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE RIVERSIDE FAIRY SHRIMP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/30/01                    66 FR 29383

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________




1537. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SLICKSPOT PEPPERGRASS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG35
_______________________________________________________________________




1538. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE HINES EMERALD DRAGONFLY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________




1539. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPRUCE-FIR MOSS SPIDER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/06/01                    66 FR 35547

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG38
_______________________________________________________________________




1540. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

[[Page 61715]]

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

RIN: 1018-AG42
_______________________________________________________________________




1541. REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CONSERVATION AND REINVESTMENT ACT 
(CARA)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Tim Hess
Phone: 703 358-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________




1542. CLARIFICATION OF THE DEFINITION OF ``LANDS'' FOR NATIONAL WILDLIFE 
REFUGE SYSTEM LANDS IN ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 36

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/28/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: George Constantino
Phone: 907 786-3499

RIN: 1018-AG45
_______________________________________________________________________




1543. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLANNING 
POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/28/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AG48
_______________________________________________________________________




1544. REGULATIONS FOR SUBSISTENCE HUNTING AND FISHING ON FEDERAL LANDS 
IN ALASKA FOR THE 2001-2002 SEASONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/25/01                    66 FR 33744

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Knauer
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




1545. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING TO 
DEVELOP ADDITIONAL PERMITTING REGULATIONS TO GOVERN TAKE OF MIGRATORY 
BIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/07/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




1546. 2001-2002 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/01                    66 FR 35193
Final Action                    09/04/01                    66 FR 46346

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




1547. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AID IN FISH AND FEDERAL 
AID IN WILDLIFE RESTORATION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/05/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




1548. UPDATING THE LIST OF FISH DISEASES OF CONCERN AND IMPROVING 
PROCEDURES FOR PREVENTING THEM FROM ENTERING THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16.13

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Bell
Phone: 703 358-1856
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG61
_______________________________________________________________________




1549. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TROPICAL 
LADYSLIPPER ORCHIDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel

[[Page 61716]]

Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG62
_______________________________________________________________________




1550. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 5-YEAR REVIEW OF 
FOREIGN PSITTACINE BIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          09/22/00                    65 FR 57363

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Kreger
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




1551. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: MEXICAN BOBCAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG65
_______________________________________________________________________




1552. EXPORT OF RIVER OTTERS TAKEN IN TEXAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/07/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




1553. EXPORT OF BOBCATS TAKEN IN PENNSYLVANIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/07/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG67
_______________________________________________________________________




1554. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Kreger
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG69
_______________________________________________________________________




1555. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE STEPHEN'S KANGAROO RAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________




1556. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS, LISTING THE TAHOE 
YELLOWCRESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




1557. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE GENTNER'S FRITILLARY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________




1558. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE FENDER'S BLUE BUTTERFLY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG79

[[Page 61717]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1559. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE WILLIAMETE DAISY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




1560. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE KINCAID'S LUPINE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




1561. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
NORTHERN WORMWOOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG83
_______________________________________________________________________




1562. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE SAN DIEGO AMBROSIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG84
_______________________________________________________________________




1563. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
WASHINGTON GROUND SQUIRREL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________




1564. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE OREGON 
SPOTTED FROG

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




1565. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
UMBTANUM DESERT BUCKWHEAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




1566. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE NORTHERN IDAHO GROUND SQUIRREL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________




1567. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE RIPARIAN BRUSH RABBIT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG90

[[Page 61718]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1568. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE RIPARIAN WOODRAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________




1569. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE MARDON 
SKIPPER (POLITES MARDON)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________




1570. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE COASTAL CUTTHROAT TROUT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG97
_______________________________________________________________________




1571. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE YELLOW-
BILLED CUCKOO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG98
_______________________________________________________________________




1572. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE WENATCHEE MOUNTAINS CHECKERMALLOW, A PLANT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/06/01                    66 FR 46536

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________




1573. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE KOOTENAI RIVER WHITE STURGEON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/06/01                    66 FR 46548

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH06
_______________________________________________________________________




1574. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
NORTHERN SEA OTTER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________




1575. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR THE DESERT MILK-VETCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________




1576. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE MOUNTAIN PLOVER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH15

[[Page 61719]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1577. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE KANAB AMBERSNAIL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH16
_______________________________________________________________________




1578. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE CANADIAN LYNX

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________




1579. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE COLORADO BUTTERFLY PLANT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________




1580. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING HIRST'S 
PANIC GRASS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________




1581. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE ATLANTIC SALMON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH20
_______________________________________________________________________




1582. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THREE SPECIES OF BEACH MOUSE IN ALABAMA AND FLORIDA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH21
_______________________________________________________________________




1583. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE ALABAMA STURGEON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH22
_______________________________________________________________________




1584. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR 11 MUSSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




1585. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE GOLDLINE DARTER AND THE BLUE SHINER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH24

[[Page 61720]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1586. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE HIGHLANDS TIGER BEETLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH25
_______________________________________________________________________




1587. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
FLORIDA SEMAPHORE CACTUS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH26
_______________________________________________________________________




1588. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
PLANT SPECIES CORDIA RUPICOLA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH27
_______________________________________________________________________




1589. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
PLANT SPECIES AGAVE EGGERSIANA AND SOLANIUM CONOCARPUM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________




1590. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING TWO SNAILS 
IN TEXAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




1591. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
ACUNA CACTUS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




1592. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE PAGE 
SPRINGSNAIL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




1593. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO THE 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE RED WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH43
_______________________________________________________________________




1594. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; AMENDMENT TO THE NONESSENTIAL 
EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE MEXICAN WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH45

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1595. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF WHOOPING CRANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/26/01                    66 FR 33903

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH46
_______________________________________________________________________




1596. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; REMOVAL OF THE ARCTIC RUSSIAN 
POPULATION OF SPECTACLED EIDER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH48
_______________________________________________________________________




1597. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CHANGES TO THE 
REGULATIONS FOR DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




1598. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE BAY CHECKERSPOT BUTTERFLY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/30/01                    66 FR 21450

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________




1599. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/18/01                    66 FR 27601

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Javier Alvarez
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




1600. 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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.30

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/05/01                    66 FR 50843

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




1601. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE FOR 
THE MOUNTAIN PLOVER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ren Lohoefener
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




1602.   MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; WITHDRAWAL OF REGULATIONS 
DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE MID-CONTINENT LIGHT GOOSE POPULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j); PL 106-108

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is intended to notify the public of a clarification 
of the expiration date of regulations imposed by Congress to reduce the 
population of mid-continent light geese. In this rule, we clarify the 
expiration date of special regulations pertaining to hunting methods 
(electronic calls and unplugged shotguns) for taking mid-continent 
light geese. We also clarify the expiration date of the conservation 
order for the reduction of the mid-continent light goose population.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/14/01                    66 FR 32264

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, 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-AI00
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1603.   GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; SPECIAL 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking will seek public 
comment on a range of potential management options for addressing 
appropriate pet managment within the Golden Gate National Recreation 
Area, consistent with protecting national park resources and assuring 
visitor safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Gibson Scott, Assistant Superintendent, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, Fort Mason, Building 201, San 
Francisco, CA 94123-0022
Phone: 415 561-4739
Fax: 415 561-4710
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1604. 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                            04/00/02

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-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________




1605. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1606. PROCEDURES FOR STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT HISTORIC 
PRESERVATION PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1607. 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

[[Page 61723]]

new Act mandates revised procedures for issuing commercial use 
authorizations. Section 417 of Public Law 105-391 requires that the 
Secretary promulgate implementing regulations 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                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Henry Benedetti, Chief of Concessions, Southeast 
Region, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Atlanta 
Federal Center, 1924 Building, 100 Alabama St. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404 562-3108
Fax: 404 562-3204
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________




1608. 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 460(q); 16 USC 462(k); 16 
USC 9a

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                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1609.   GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL 
WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would allow personal watercraft use in 
designated areas of the park. This rulemaking is necessary because the 
regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of 
the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

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-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________




1610.   LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necesary because the 
regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of 
the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

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-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________




1611.   BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because 
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units 
of the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

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

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Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________




1612.   PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because 
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units 
of the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

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-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________




1613.   FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because 
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units 
of the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

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-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________




1614.   GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because 
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units 
of the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________




1615.   BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL 
WATERCRAFT

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

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would allow personal watercraft use in 
designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the 
regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of 
the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

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-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________




1616.   LAKE MEREDITH RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.57

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because 
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units 
of the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

[[Page 61725]]

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-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________




1617.   CHICKASAW RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designated areas of the park. The rulemakin is necessary because the 
regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of 
the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

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-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________




1618.   CURECANTI RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because 
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units 
of the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

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-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________




1619.   AMISTAD RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.79

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designatd areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the 
regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in areas of 
the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

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-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________




1620.   LAKE ROOSEVELT RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.55

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because 
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in areas 
of the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

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-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________




1621.   ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE; PERSONAL 
WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because 
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in areas 
of the National Park System will expire on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 61726]]

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-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________




1622.   DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK; SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 410xx

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will outline and enforce visitor use restrictions, 
area closures, visitor use zones, and permit requirements that are 
necessary to implement a recent amendment to the park general 
management plan. In addition, the rule will close one use zone, a 
research natural area, in the park to fishing, and restrict species 
that may be taken in the remaining zones. It will also regulate the 
landing of aircraft. The rule will also seek consistency with 
regulation of the surrounding Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary in 
order to pull together management of an ecosysytem that crosses 
jurisdictional boundaries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Philip Selleck, Chief Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Dry Tortugas National Park, 40001 
State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034-6733
Phone: 305 242-7700

RIN: 1024-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________




1623.   NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT; 
FUTURE APPLICABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule relates to one section of the regulations 
that implement the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation 
Act. This section will clarify the applicability of NAGPRA to museums 
and Federal agencies following the statutory deadlines for completion 
of summaries and inventories.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

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-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1624. 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                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1625. 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                            06/14/01                    66 FR 32282
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/01
Final Action                    04/00/02

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

[[Page 61727]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1626. 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                    12/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1627.   VIRGIN ISLANDS CORAL REEF NATIONAL MONUMENT; SPECIAL 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.73; 36 CFR 7.103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is an interim regulation to implement Presidential 
Proclamation No. 7932, which established the Virgin Islands Coral Reef 
National Monument. This regulation prohibits extractive uses, with some 
exceptions,and anchoring within the monument, and expands the 
boundaries of Buck Island Reef National Monument. The regulation also 
implements Presidential Proclamation No. 7399, which prohibits all 
extractive uses and boat anchoring, except in deep sand areas (all 
other anchoring is subject to permit) at Buck Island. Both 
proclamations require NPS to prepare management plans for each park 
within three years. We are soliciting comments on this interim rule and 
will take them into account in developing the final rule once we have 
completed the general management plans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1628. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1629. 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 1996; 42 USC 2000bb

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
Undetermined                     To Be                       Determined

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 N.W., Room 3410, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5475
Fax: 202 273-0870

[[Page 61728]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1630. RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 14

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action to 
be taken at this time.          09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dick Young
Phone: 757 898-7846

RIN: 1024-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




1631. VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK: AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.33

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action to 
be taken at this time.          09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Hummel
Phone: 218 283-9821

RIN: 1024-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________




1632. APPLICABILITY AND RESOURCE PROTECTION REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 2

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action to be 
taken at this time.             09/25/01

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-AC38
_______________________________________________________________________




1633. NON-FEDERAL OIL AND GAS RIGHTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 9

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action to be 
taken at this time.             09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol McCoy
Phone: 303 969-2096

RIN: 1024-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




1634. APPALACHIAN NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL--SNOWMOBILES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action to 
be taken at this time.          09/25/01

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-AC67
_______________________________________________________________________




1635. LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND OF ASSISTANCE TO STATES; POST-
COMPLETION COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 59

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action to 
be taken at this time.          09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Wayne Strum
Phone: 202 565-1129

RIN: 1024-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1636. SOLID WASTE SITES IN UNITS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 6.7

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action to be 
taken at this time.             09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Julia Brunner
Phone: 303 969-2012

RIN: 1024-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




1637. RELEASE OF INFORMATION ABOUT NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM RESOURCES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 80

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action to be 
taken at this time.             09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: K.C. Becker
Phone: 202 208-7957
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC75

[[Page 61729]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1638. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION PARKS; PHOTO RADAR SPEED ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.96

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action to 
be taken at this time.          09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Audrey Calhoun
Phone: 703 289-2500
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________




1639. CONSERVATION IN NATIONAL PARKS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1.11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action to be 
taken this time.                09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: K.C. Becker
Phone: 202 208-7957
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




1640.   CONCESSION CONTRACTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rulemaking amends portions of 36 CFR 51 to make 
binding arbitration for the final determination of construction costs 
and the valuation of leasehold surrender interest optional in the 
discretion of a concessioner. The amendment assures that 36 CFR 51 is 
in conformance with the Administrative Disputes Resolution Act, 5 USC 
575.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/03/01                    66 FR 35082
Final Action Effective          07/03/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Orlando, Concessions Program Manager, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., 
Room 7313, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 565-1212
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC88
BILLING CODE 4310-70-S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1641. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1642. 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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1643. 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

[[Page 61730]]

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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1644. 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                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1076-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




1645. 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                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1076-AD47
_______________________________________________________________________




1646. 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
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Arthur Gary, Improvement Project, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-6246
Fax: 202 219-1146
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




1647. 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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1648. 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

[[Page 61731]]

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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1649. 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                            04/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1650. 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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1651. JOB PLACEMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1652. 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                            06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1653. 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    06/20/00                    65 FR 38228
NPRM Comment Period End         07/17/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/16/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/25/01                    66 FR 33654
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1076-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________




1654. ARRANGEMENT WITH STATES, TERRITORIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES FOR RELIEF 
OF DISTRESS AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF INDIANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2

[[Page 61732]]

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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1655. 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                            01/00/02
Final Action                    02/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1656. 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                            01/00/02

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: 703 390-6479
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________




1657.   INDIAN SCHOOL EQUALIZATION PROGRAM - PROVISIONS FOR 
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

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 would change the current practice of identifying, 
screening, testing, and placement of students in special education 
based on funding, not need. The Secretary and BIA Office of Indian 
Education Programs have assured the Department of Education that they 
will revise the funding mechanism as soon as feasible to ensure that 
placements do not violate the requirement of 20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(5)(A). 
The authority and need for this rule is 25 U.S.C. 13; 25 U.S.C. 2008. 
Rulemaking is preferable because the current special education 
procedures must be changed to comply with the ``Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act Amendment of 1997, Public Law 105-17.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Glenn F. Allison, Education Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Education 
Programs, MS 3512 MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3628

RIN: 1076-AE14
_______________________________________________________________________




1658.   INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS PROGRAM

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

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish policies and procedures 
governing the Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) Program. It expands 
transportation activities available to tribes and tribal organizations 
and provides guidance to tribes and tribal organizations for planning, 
designing, constructing, and maintaining transportation facilities. 
This rule also includes a proposed funding formula for allocating IRR 
Program funds based upon the relative needs of Indian tribes, and 
reservation or tribal communities, for transportation assistance; and 
the relative administrative capacities of various tribes.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, 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-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________




1659.   TRUST MANAGEMENT REFORM: REPEAL OF OUTDATED RULES

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1601; 25 USC 883; 25 USC 355; 25 USC 121; 25 
USC 331; 25 USC 408; 25 USC 500; 25 USC 474

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 112; 25 CFR 116; 25 CFR 121; 25 CFR 123; 25 CFR 
125; 25 CFR 154; 25 CFR 156; 25 CFR 178; 25 CFR 243

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA plans to repeal various outdated regulations in many 
different areas because the regulations are no longer required. Some of 
the regulations govern payments that have already been completed, other 
regulations pertain to programs that are obsolete or no longer reflect 
Department policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Arthur Gary, Improvement Project, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-6246
Fax: 202 219-1146
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________




1660.   APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA plans to update the regulations governing administrative 
appeals to: (1) clarify who has the right to file an appeal; (2) 
provide firm deadlines for filing appeals and responses; (3) provide 
options to appellants if BIA delays making a decision on an appeal; and 
(4) provide an expedited process for certain types of appeals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Arthur Gary, Improvement Project, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-6246
Fax: 202 219-1146
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________




1661.   TRUST FUNDS FOR TRIBES AND INDIVIDUAL INDIANS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 161 (a); 25 USC 162a; 25 USC 164; 25 USC 4001

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA plans to revise that portion of the regulations relating 
to management of trust accounts of adult Indians. Technical corrections 
will also be made to other sections as necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Arthur Gary, Improvement Project, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-6246
Fax: 202 219-1146
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________




1662.   LEASES AND PERMITS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 380; 25 USC 403; 25 USC 403c; 25 USC 425 ; 25 
USC 415d; 25 USC 477; 25 USC 635

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA plans to update the regulations governing leasing of 
Indian trust and restricted lands by adding subpart covering business 
and residential leases and by revising those sections of the current 
regulations that affect only certain Indian reservations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Arthur Gary, Improvement Project, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-6246
Fax: 202 219-1146
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE23
_______________________________________________________________________




1663.   TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 2710; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 290

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Secretary of the Interior is responsbile for reviewing 
tribal plans for allocating revenues from gaming activities. The 
Secretary must determine whether the proposed is sufficient to promote 
tribal economic development and fund essential tribal programs, 
benefits, and services. BIA plans to revise the regulations in part 290 
to include additional criteria to

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assist the Secretary making this determination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: 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-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1664. 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                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1665. 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                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1076-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




1666. 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
Final Action                    03/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1667. 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

[[Page 61735]]

NPRM                            07/30/96                    61 FR 39607
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/96
Final Action                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1668. 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                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1076-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




1669. 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
Final Action                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1670. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1671. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/96                    61 FR 35167
NPRM Comment Period End         09/03/96
Final Action                    01/00/02

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

[[Page 61736]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1672. 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                    12/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1673. 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                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David B. Johnson, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Office of the Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3026

RIN: 1076-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




1674. 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                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1675. 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                    01/00/02

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-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________




1676. 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                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1677. 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

[[Page 61737]]

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                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1678.   PROTECTION OF PRODUCTS OF INDIAN ART AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

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

Legal Authority: 18 USC 1159; 25 USC 305 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 309

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes regulations to provide guidance to 
persons who produce, market, or purchase products marketed as Indian 
arts and crafts, as defined under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 
1990, PL 101-644. The proposed regulations further clarify the 
definition of ``Indian product'' by including specific examples of 
``Indian product,'' as well as examples of what is not an ``Indian 
product,'' in the regulations implementing the Indian Arts and Crafts 
Enforcement Act of 2000, Public Law 101-497, an amendment to the Indian 
Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, Public Law 101-644.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/21/01                    66 FR 27915
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Meridith Stanton, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Room 4004 MIB, 1849 C 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3773

RIN: 1076-AE16
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1679.   PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE 
FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 374

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA plans to revise the regulations covering probate of 
Indian estates (except for estates of members of the Five Civilized 
Tribes) to make necessary technical corrections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Arthur Gary, Improvement Project, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-6246
Fax: 202 219-1146
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1680. ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 27

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - This rule is now 
combined with RIN 1076-AD75.    10/01/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynn Forcia
Phone: 202 219-5270

RIN: 1076-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________




1681. LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR GAMING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 292

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     10/01/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: George Skibine
Phone: 202 219-4066

RIN: 1076-AD93

[[Page 61738]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1682. ENCUMBRANCE OF INDIAN LANDS--CONTRACT APPROVALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 84

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/01                    66 FR 38918
Final Action Effective          09/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Duncan Brown
Phone: 202 208-4582
Fax: 202 219-2100
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE03
_______________________________________________________________________




1683. SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE TRUST FUND AND LEASE FUND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 183

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/27/01                    66 FR 21086
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/27/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________




1684.   DISTRIBUTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2001 INDIAN RESERVATION 
ROADS FUNDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 26 Stat 861; 78 Stat 241, 253, 257; 45 Stat 750

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170.4b

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule was issued for the purpose of distributing the 
remaining 25 percent of the fiscal year 2001 Indian Reservation Roads 
funds to projects on or near Indian Reservations using the relative 
need formula.

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: 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-AE13
_______________________________________________________________________




1685.   ESTABLISHING A COURT OF INDIAN OFFENSES FOR THE SANTA 
FE INDIAN SCHOOL AND INDIAN HOSPITAL, NEW MEXICO

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: RS 463; 25 USC 2; 38 Stat 586; 25 USC 200

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11.100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations by adding the Santa Fe 
Indian School property (Southwest Region, New Mexico) to the listing of 
Courts of Indian Offenses, Section 11.100(a)(14). This amendment will 
establish a Court of Indian Offenses for a period not to exceed one 
year. It is necessary to establish a Court of Indian Offenses with 
jurisdiction over the Santa Fe Indian School property in order to 
protect lives and property.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/03/01                    66 FR 22119
Final Action Effective          05/03/01

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-AE15
_______________________________________________________________________




1686.   ATTORNEY CONTACTS WITH INDIAN TRIBES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 82a; 25 USC 13; 
25 USC 450 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 89

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We issued this final rule removing the text of certain 
sections pertaining to approval by the Secretary of the Interior of 
tribal attorney contracts. (These provisions did not apply to attorney 
contacts entered into by the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Choctaw, 
Chickasaw, Creek and Seminole) in Oklahoma.) Congress repealed our 
statutory authority to grant approvals of tribal attorney contracts 
when it passed the Indian Tribal Economic Development and Contract 
Encouragement Act of 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/01                    66 FR 38924
Final Action Effective          07/26/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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-AE18
_______________________________________________________________________




1687.   ADDING THE FALLON PAIUTE-SHOSHONE INDIAN RESERVATION 
AND COLONY TO THE LISTING OF COURTS OF INDIAN OFFENSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: RS 463; 25 USC 2; 38 Stat 586; 25 USC 200

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations by adding the Fallon Paiute-
Shoshone Indian Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony (Western 
Region, Nevada) to the listing of Courts of Indian Offenses, Section 
11.100(a)(14). This amendment will establish a Court of Indian Offenses 
for a period not to exceed one year. It is necessary to establish a 
Court of Indian Offenses with jurisdiction over the Fallon Paiute-
Shoshone Indian Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony in order to 
protect lives and property.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/18/01                    66 FR 48085
Final Action Effective          09/18/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

[[Page 61739]]

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

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-AE19
BILLING CODE 4310-02-S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1688. 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                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02

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: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




1689. 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                            03/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/02

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: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




1690. 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              06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

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: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




1691. 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                            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/02

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: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385

[[Page 61740]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




1692. PLANS AND INFORMATION

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




1693. INCIDENT REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: There continues to be rapid growth in offshore exploration 
and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico. 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
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




1694. RECORDS AND FILES MAINTENANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2102 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 30 USC 1001 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 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                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

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: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




1695. 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                            01/00/02
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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________




1696.   WELL CONTROL AND PRODUCTION SAFETY TRAINING

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251

[[Page 61741]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend MMS rules governing training of lessee 
employees engaged in oil and gas and sulphur operations in the OCS. We 
are proposing to establish a third party accreditation system and 
implement a cost recovery process that would: (1) Accredit an 
independent third party either well control or safety training 
programs; (2) Promote innovation by encouraging third-party accreditors 
to serve as ``think tanks'' for improved training; and (3) Provide for 
MMS certification through the use of a cost recovery system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________




1697.   APPEALS OF MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE ORDERS

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 242; 30 CFR 290; 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule streamlines appeals process to facilitate 
processing appeals within the 33-month deadline required by the Federal 
Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 (RSFA). It 
also implements the requirements of OMB Circular A-25, which 
establishes guidelines for Federal agencies to assess fees to cover the 
costs of Government-provided services or benefits beyond those accruing 
to the general public. The proposed rule will: (1) Require the 
Appellant to file its Notice of Appeal and Statement of Reasons 
directly with the MMS Appeals Division and file copies with the office 
that issued the order; (2) Implement most of the recommendations made 
by the Royalty Policy Committee; (3) Eliminate the requirement for an 
MMS Field Report containing MMS's arguments; (4) Clarify the right of 
the States and tribes to participate in the appeals process ; and (5) 
Provide for settlement negotiations as required in RSFA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Platte Clark, Acting Chief, Appeals Division, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 4230 MIB, 1849 
C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2394
Fax: 202 219-5565
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________




1698.   PROPRIETARY TERMS AND DATA DISCLOSURE

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify the proprietary terms for geophysical 
data and information and any of their derivatives that MMS acquires 
under 30 CFR part 251. We propose to change the beginning of the 
proprietary terms from the date of submission to MMS to the date MMS 
issues the permit. The rule would also allow selective disclosure of 
geological and geophysical data and information and allow selective 
disclosure of data and information generated on a lease to persons with 
a direct interest in issues concerning field determination and royalty 
relief eligibility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




1699.   DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE -- API 
SPECIFICATION 2C

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is proposing to incorporate by reference the Fifth 
Edition of the American Petroleum Institute's Specification for 
Offshore Cranes into our regulations. MMS is proposing this action to 
establish a minimum design standard for new cranes installed on fixed 
platforms on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and to require all 
existing cranes installed on OCS fixed platforms to be equipped with 
anti-two block safety devices. This proposed rule would ensure that OCS 
lessees use the best available and safest technologies for the design 
and construction of cranes used in the OCS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/19/01                    66 FR 37611
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC82

[[Page 61742]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1700.   DEALING WITH SUSTAINED CASING PRESSURE

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking amends subpart E (Oil and Gas Well- 
Completion Operations) of MMS operating regulations. It describes 
procedures for dealing with sustained casing pressure in oil and gas 
wells on the Outer Continental Shelf. Currently, lessees must request a 
departure from MMS regulations to operate a well that has sustained 
casing pressure. When granting a departure, MMS requires that lessees 
perform periodic checks and evaluations to ensure that the pressure is 
not a danger to personnel, equipment, or the environment. This proposed 
rule will codify these procedures and ensure uniform regulatory 
practices among MMS regional offices. The proposed changes will also 
help ensure that lessees will continue to conduct operations in a safe 
manner.

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




1701.   DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OFFSHORE 
FLOATING PRODUCTION FACILITIES

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to amend our regulations to better address 
floating offshore platforms that, until now, have not been expressly 
covered. This will require a complete rewrite of subpart I to include 
floating production systems. These systems are variously described as 
column-stabilized units; floating production, storage and offloading 
facilities; tension-leg platforms; spars, etc. We are also 
incorporating into our regulations a body of industry standards 
pertaining to floating production systems, and this will save the 
public the costs of developing Government standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________




1702.   DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE -- API RP 14F AND 
API 510

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is proposing to update one document incorporated by 
reference and add one new document incorporated by reference in our 
regulations governing oil and gas and sulphur operations in the Outer 
Continental Shelf. These revisions will ensure that lessees use the 
best available and safest technologies while operating in the OCS. The 
updated document is the Fourth Edition of the American Petroleum 
Institute's (API) Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of 
Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities 
for Unclassified and Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations (API 
RP 14F), dated June 1999. The new document is the Eighth Edition of 
API's document titled ``Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: Maintenance 
Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration'' (API 510), dated June 
1997, plus one addendum with approved revisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




1703.   RIGHTS-OF-USE AND EASEMENTS AND PIPELINE RIGHTS-OF-WAY

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is proposing to modify requirements governing rights-of-
use and easement and pipeline rights-of-way in the Outer Continental 
Shelf. These changes will increase rental rates for pipeline rights-of-
way and establish rentals for rights-of-use and easement. The proposed 
rule will also allow MMS to charge additional payment when the right-
of-use and easement or the pipeline right-of-way prevents MMS from 
making the area available to other companies for exploration and 
possible development and production. This change is needed because of 
requests by lessees and pipeline right-of-way holders to use large 
areas outside of the area covered by their lease and pipeline right-of-
way for accessory structures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

[[Page 61743]]

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________




1704.   SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS FOR EXPLORATION UNDER SALT 
SHEETS

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is proposing to modify requirements governing suspensions 
of operations for oil and gas leases in the Outer Continental Shelf 
(OCS). There are instances where oil and gas companies begin to conduct 
timely analysis of geophysical data early in the lease term; however, 
this data may be inconclusive because of problems caused by the 
existence of salt sheets. In such cases, the proposed rule will allow 
companies to apply for a suspension to avoid the possibility of having 
to drill a well before completing the necessary geophysical analysis. 
In return for the consideration for additional time to analyze 
geophysical data under the salt sheet, the lessee must show they have 
made and will continue to make substantial efforts and financial 
commitment in the processing and reprocessing of their geophysical 
data.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________




1705.   OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF OIL AND GAS LEASING - 
CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes clarifying amendments to regulations on 
OCS bidding systems in 30 CFR part 260, revised as of July 1, 2001. The 
proposed amendments make explicit that water depth and production 
timing on leases issued after 2000 and placed on a field with leases 
issued earlier play no role in the way we determine the royalty 
suspension volume applicable to eligible leases on the field.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________




1706.   DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE -- API 510 -- 
PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTION CODE: MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, RATING, REPAIR, 
AND ALTERATION

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes adding a document to be incorporated by 
reference into MMS's regulations governing oil and gas and sulphur 
operations in the outer continental shelf (OCS). This revision will 
ensure that lessees use the best available and safest technologies 
while operating in the OCS. The new document, API 510, is titled 
``Pressure Inspection Code: Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and 
Alteration.''

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1707. VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 74 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1010-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




1708. 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.

[[Page 61744]]

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________




1709. 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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________




1710. FORMS AND REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2102 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 30 USC 101 et 
seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 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 Minerals Revenue Management 
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                    01/00/02

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: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________




1711. 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                    01/00/02
Final Action Effective          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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




1712. 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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1713. DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF FOR OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF OIL AND GAS 
LEASES ISSUED AFTER 2000

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 75 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1010-AC71

[[Page 61745]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1714.   SOLID MINERALS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396(A) et 
seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USE 
1001 et seq; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is replacing eight existing solid minerals report forms 
with one form and three supplementary data submissions. The new 
information collection requirements will reduce the reporting burden 
for the solid minerals industry while more comprehensive data for use 
in MMS's compliance activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/05/01                    66 FR 30121
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/01
Final Action                    01/00/02

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: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________




1715.   TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO 30 CFR PART 218

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 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 USCA 
3335; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is amending its revenue collection regulations to reflect 
updated cross-references, organization names, publication titles, and 
other administrative changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/02

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: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________




1716.   TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO 30 CFR PART 206

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq; 5 USC 396 et seq; 5 USC 396a et seq; 
5 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: MMS is amending its valuation regulations to reflect updated 
cross-references, organization names, publication titles, and other 
administrative changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/02

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: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________




1717.   TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO 30 CFR PART 216

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq; 25 USC 396; 25 USC 2107; 30 USC 189; 
30 USC 190; 30 USC 359; 30 USC 1023; 30 USC 1751(a); 31 USC 3716; 31 
USC 9701; 43 USC 1334; 43 USC 1801; 44 USC 3506(a)

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is amending its valuation regulations to reflect updated 
cross-references, organization names, publication titles, and other 
administrative changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/02

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: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________




1718.   DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE - API RP 14C

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is updating one document incorporated by reference in 
regulations governing oil, gas, and sulphur operations in the Outer 
Continental Shelf (OCS). This final rule revises the American Petroleum 
Institute (API) Recommended Practice (RP) 14C (API RP 14C), Sixth 
Edition, March 1998, currently incorporated by reference into our 
regulations. We are updating the API RP 14C document to the Seventh 
Edition, March 2001. The new edition will allow lessees to use updated 
industry standard technologies while operating in the OCS.

[[Page 61746]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01
Final Action Effective          01/00/02

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1719. 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 and also introduces a 
categorical royalty relief program for deep gas drilling on existing 
shallow water tracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

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: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________




1720.   MMS HEARINGS AND INVESTIGATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1717

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will explain how the Minerals Management Service 
will conduct hearings and investigations necessary and appropriate to 
carrying out the Secretary's duties under the Federal Oil and Gas 
Royalty Management Act of 1982.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

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: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1721. ROYALTY PAYMENT LIABILITY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 211

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     10/01/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby
Phone: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________




1722. CREDIT ADJUSTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 218

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     10/01/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby
Phone: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




1723. CHRONIC ERRONEOUS REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 218

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     10/01/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby
Phone: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC34

[[Page 61747]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1724. AMENDMENTS TO SALE OF FEDERAL ROYALTY OIL (SMALL REFINER 
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 208

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/24/01                    66 FR 28655
Final Action Effective          06/26/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby
Phone: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




1725. LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF--
DEFINITION OF AFFECTED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 256

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/19/01                    66 FR 32902
Final Action Effective          06/19/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________




1726. AMENDMENTS TO ALLOWANCE DETERMINATION RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     10/01/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby
Phone: 303 231-3151
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC77
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1727. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1728. 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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1729. 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                            01/00/02

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

[[Page 61748]]

Phone: 202 208-2617

RIN: 1029-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________




1730.   PRIME FARMLANDS

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 823

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the references to two US Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) handbooks that were previously incorporated by 
reference into our regulations. The rule will also change the names of 
certain USDA and OSM offices to reflect current terminology. These 
changes will not alter the substantive requirements or procedures 
contained in the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott Boyce, Agronomist, Department of the Interior, 
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Room 203 SIB, 
1951 Consttution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2986
TDD Phone: 202 208-2737
Fax: 202 208-3276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________




1731.   ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION NOTICES

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 875

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will eliminate the requirement to publish a Federal 
Register notice announcing the receipt of, and seeking comments on, 
applications for construction of public facilities that are funded from 
the abandoned mine land fund. The publication requirement will because 
a discretionary action. Previous Federal Register notices have 
generated little interest from the public and have added delays to the 
construction of AML projects.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Greer, Physical Scientist, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Room 
120 SIB, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-2737
TDD Phone: 202 208-2737
Fax: 202 219-0239
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1732. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1733. 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                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1734.   CIVIL PENALTY ADJUSTMENTS

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 723; 30 CFR 724; 30 CFR 845; 30 CFR 846

[[Page 61749]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will adjust the penalty amount of certain civil 
monetary penalties authorized by the Surface Mining Control and 
Reclamation Act of 1977. The rule implements the Federal Civil 
Penalties inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt 
Collection Improvement Act of 1996. The law requires that civil 
monetary penalties be adjusted for inflation at least once every four 
years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andy DeVito, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10 
SIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2701

RIN: 1029-AC00
BILLING CODE 4310-05-S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1735. 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. It will add a provision to allow the sale of public 
land to State or local government entities for affordable housing. Such 
sales may be for less than fair market value.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02

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 N.W., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________




1736. DESERT LAND ENTRIES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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                            04/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1737. 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                            02/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1738. 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                            04/00/02

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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1739. 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                            05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1740. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMPLIANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1741. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1742.   PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would add a section on prohibited acts to 
the regulations on campgrounds and other fee areas to facilitate law 
enforcement at these sites.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




1743.   WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 6300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would add provisions on use of timber or 
mining claims, clarifying procedures on issuing patents for mining 
claims, and on use of fixed anchors for rock climbing in wilderness 
areas.

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: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff Jarvis, Wilderness Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 202 452-5189
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




1744.   ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3160

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the new oil and gas drainage 
regulations by (a) removing the joint

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and several liability provision for operators if failure to drill or 
produce allows drainage that reduces Government revenues, and (b) 
restoring the provision in the previous regulations that requires 
diligent development and allows BLM to assess compensatory royalties if 
failure to drill and produce causes drainage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________




1745.   DISCLAIMERS OF INTEREST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1864

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BLM proposes to make two minor amendments to the recordable 
disclaimer regulations at 43 CFR 1864.1-1 and .1-3. Presently the 
regulations state that any present owner of record may file an 
application to have a disclaimer of interest issued. Neither FLPMA nor 
its implementing regulations define the term ``present owner of 
record.'' Neither the Federal Courts nor the Interior Board of Land 
Appeals have defined or elaborated on the phrase. As such, BLM wishes 
to amend the regulations to eliminate the phrase. Such an amendment 
would prevent any legal challenge to BLM's interpretation of the phrase 
to include state applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1746. 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                    04/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1747. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1748. INDIAN ALLOTMENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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 
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                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




1749. OIL AND GAS LEASING AND OPERATIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 76 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1004-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________




1750. 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                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1751. USE AUTHORIZATIONS (RECREATION)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 8370

Legal Deadline: None

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                    01/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1752. 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                    12/00/01

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1753. LOCATION RECORDING, AND MAINTENANCE OF MINING CLAIMS AND SITES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
________________________________________________________________________

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                    06/00/02

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

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




1754. SUPPLEMENTARY RULES FOR PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS AT GRAND STAIRCASE-
ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/02/00
Final Action                    06/00/02

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 N.W., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________




1755. COAL MANAGEMENT: NONCOMPETITIVE LEASES; MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS AND 
LIMITATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq; 43 USC 1740; 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              01/00/02

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 N.W., 
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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1756. 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                       To Be                       Determined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1757. 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 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

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




1758. LAND WITHDRAWALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                             To Be                       Determined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1759. LAND CLASSIFICATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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                             To Be                       Determined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1760. CAREY ACT GRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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               To Be                       Determined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1761. 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                      To Be                       Determined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1762. 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                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1004-AD00
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1763. 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                             To Be                       Determined

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
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1764. MINERAL PATENT APPLICATIONS; ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS, AND 
CONFLICTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            10/00/02

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 hasremained unchanged since 1939 and needs modernization.

Agency Contact: Barbara Gauthier-Warinner, Mineral Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0398
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD32
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1765.   FINANCIAL GUARANTEES PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740; 30 USC 42; 30 USC 189

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1830

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish procedures for obtaining, 
management, forfeiture, and release of bonds and other financial 
guarantees of performance under the various program regulations of BLM. 
It would provide what forms of financial guarantees are acceptable, and 
when bonds would be called in the event of non-performance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz, Group Manager, Regulatory Affairs, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5198
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD49
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



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1766. SEGREGATION AND OPENING OF LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2091

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action to be 
taken at this time.             09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC84
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1767. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action to be 
taken at this time.             09/25/01

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie Bryant
Phone: 801 539-4034
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD03
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1768. TIMBER EXPORT AND SUBSTITUTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4; 43 CFR 5400; 43 CFR 5420; 43 CFR 5440

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action to be 
taken at this time.             09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lyndon Werner
Phone: 503 952-6071

RIN: 1004-AD37
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1769. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE 
MINERAL LEASING ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action to 
be taken at this time.          09/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ron Montagna
Phone: 202 452-7782
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________




1770.   SURFACE MANAGEMENT (LOCATABLE MINERALS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1061 et seq; 18 USC 1001; 18 USC 
3571 et seq; 30 USC 42; 30 USC 612

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove or amend certain provisions in the 
regulations on surface management of unpatened mining claims on public 
lands. These provisions are not needed for the prevention of 
unnecessary or undue degredation of the public lands and are unduly 
burdensome to industry, and they may have been promulgated without 
properly following statutory procedures or may exceed the authority 
granted by Congress to amend these regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/01                    66 FR 16162
NPRM Comment Period End         05/07/01
Final Action                    10/30/01                    66 FR 54834
Final Action Effective          12/31/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Robert Anderson, Minerals Resources, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 202 208-4201
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




1771.   ALASKA NATIVE VETERANS ALLOTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1601 et seq; 43 USC 270-1 to 270-3

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2560

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule will allow certain Alaska Native veterans 
extended opportunity to apply for a Native allotment under the repealed 
Native Allotment Act of 1906, based on military service ending no later 
than December 31, 1971.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/16/01                    66 FR 52544
Final Action Effective          11/15/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kelly Odom, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 401 LS, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5028
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD47
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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1772. 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                     To Be                       Determined

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1093-AA08
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