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


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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                                           


  



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary

13 CFR Ch. III

15 CFR Subtitle A; Subtitle B, Chs. I, II, III, VII, VIII, IX, and XI

19 CFR Ch. III

37 CFR Chs. I, IV, and V

48 CFR Ch. 13

50 CFR Chs. II, III, IV, and VI

October 2001 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations

AGENCY:  Office of the Secretary, Commerce.

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  In compliance with Executive Order 12866 entitled 
``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 
as amended, the Department of Commerce, in April and October of each 
year, publishes in the Federal Register an agenda of regulations under 
development or review over the next 12 months. Rulemaking actions are 
grouped according to prerulemaking, proposed rules, final rules, long-
term actions, and rulemaking actions completed since the April 2001 
agenda. The purpose of the agenda is to provide information to the 
public on regulations currently under review, being proposed, or issued 
by the Department. The agenda is intended to facilitate comments and 
views by interested members of the public.

     The Department's October 2001 regulatory agenda includes 
regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted during the 
period October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   

    Specific: For additional information about specific regulatory 
actions listed in the agenda, contact the individual identified as 
the contact person.

    General: Comments or inquiries of a general nature about the 
agenda should be directed to Daniel Cohen, Chief Counsel for 
Regulation, Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation 
and Regulation, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230; 
telephone: 202-482-3151.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Executive Order 12866 requires agencies to 
publish an agenda of those regulations that are under consideration 
pursuant to this order. By memorandum of July 10, 2001, the Office of 
Management and Budget issued guidelines and procedures for the 
preparation and publication of the October 2001 Unified Agenda of 
Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The Regulatory Flexibility 
Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., requires agencies to publish, in April and 
October of each year, a regulatory flexibility agenda which contains a 
brief description of the subject area of any rule which is likely to 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. The agenda also identifies those entries that have been 
selected for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act.

     This edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and 
Deregulatory Actions includes The Regulatory Plan, which appears in 
part II of this issue of the Federal Register. The Department of 
Commerce's Statement of Regulatory Priorities is included in part 
II.

Explanation of Information Contained in the Agenda

    Within the Department, the Office of the Secretary and various 
operating units may issue regulations. Operating units, such as the 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Bureau 
of Export Administration, and the Patent and Trademark Office issue 
the greatest share of the Department's regulations.

     A large number of regulatory actions reported in the agenda 
deal with fishery management programs of NOAA's National Marine 
Fisheries Service (NMFS). To avoid repetition of programs and 
definitions, as well as to provide some understanding of the 
technical and institutional elements of the NMFS programs, a 
section on ``Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS 
Regulatory Entries'' is provided below.

Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS Regulatory Entries

    The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) (Act) governs the management of fisheries 
within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The EEZ refers to those 
waters from the outer edge of the State boundaries, generally 3 
nautical miles, to a distance of 200 nautical miles. Fishery 
Management Plans (FMPs) are to be prepared for fisheries, which 
require conservation and management measures. Regulations 
implementing these FMPs regulate domestic fishing and foreign 
fishing where permitted. Foreign fishing can be conducted in a 
fishery in which there is no FMP only if a preliminary fishery 
management plan has been issued to govern that foreign fishing. 
Under the Act, eight Regional Fishery Management Councils 
(Councils) prepare FMPs or amendments to FMPs for fisheries within 
their respective areas. In the development of such plans or 
amendments and their implementing regulations, the Councils are 
required by law to conduct public hearings on the draft plans and 
to consider the use of alternative means of regulating.

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

The DOC October 2001 regulatory agenda follows.

 Theodore Kassinger,

General Counsel.

                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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480         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in     0690-AA30
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................

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481         Employee Responsibilities and Conduct; Removal of Obsolete Regulations..............     0690-AA32
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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482          Standards of Ethical Conduct--Department of Commerce Supplemental Regulations......     0690-AA23
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                                   Bureau of Economic Analysis--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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483          Transactions of U.S. Affiliate, Except U.S. Banking Affiliate, With Foreign Parent      0691-AA45
            (BE-605) and Transactions of U.S. Banking Affiliate With Foreign Parent (BE-605)....
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                                Bureau of Economic Analysis--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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484          Benchmark Survey of Selected Services Transactions With Unaffiliated Foreign            0691-AA41
            Persons--2001.......................................................................
485          International Services Surveys: BE-48, Annual Survey of Reinsurance and Other           0691-AA42
            Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies With Foreign Persons.............
486          Annual Survey of Selected Services Transactions With Unaffiliated Foreign Persons..     0691-AA43
487          Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States--2002...........     0691-AA44
488          Initial Report on Foreign Person's Direct or Indirect Acquisition, Establishment,       0691-AA46
            or Purchase of Operating Assets, or U.S. Business Enterprise, Including Real Estate.
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                                    Bureau of the Census--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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489          Special Services and Studies by the Bureau of the Census; Amendments to Age Search      0607-AA24
            Procedures..........................................................................
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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490          Reporting Value on Shipper's Export Declaration for Inland Freight and Insurance        0607-AA29
            Charges.............................................................................
491          Reporting the Value of Repairs and Replacement Parts on the Shipper's Export            0607-AA30
            Declaration.........................................................................
492          Notation of the Shipper's Export Declaration Filing Exemption Statement on Manifest     0607-AA31
            Documents...........................................................................
493          Mandatory Automated Export System (AES) Filing for All Items on the Commerce            0607-AA34
            Control List (CCL) and the United States Munitions List (USML)......................
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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494          Furnishing Personal Census Data From Census of Population Schedules; General            0607-AA25
            Requirements........................................................................
495          Furnishing Personal Census Data From Census of Population Schedules; General            0607-AA26
            Requirements........................................................................
496          Special Services and Studies by the Bureau of the Census; Fee Structure for Age         0607-AA27
            Search and Citizenship Information..................................................
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                                    General Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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497          Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of       0605-AA09
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofits and Commercial Organizations......
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                                    General Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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498          Public Information, Freedom of Information and Privacy.............................     0605-AA14
499          Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)...........................     0605-AA16
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                              International Trade Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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500          Import of Certain Worsted Wool Fabric: Implementation of Tariff Rate Quote              0625-AA58
            Established Under Title V of the Trade and Development Act of 2000..................
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                              International Trade Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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501          Procedures for Conducting Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews of Antidumping and                 0625-AA51
            Countervailing Duty Orders..........................................................
502          Export Trade Certificates of Review (15 CFR 325)...................................     0625-AA52
503          Proposed Changes in the Insular Possessions Watch, Watch Movement and Jewelry           0625-AA57
            Program.............................................................................
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                                 Bureau of Export Administration--Prerule Stage
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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504          Removal of Licensing Exemption for Exports and Reexports of Missile Technology-         0694-AC48
            Controlled Items Destined to Canada.................................................
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                              Bureau of Export Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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505          SNAP: Simplified Network Application Process.......................................     0694-AC20

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506          Offsets in Military Exports........................................................     0694-AC27
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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507          Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations............................................     0694-AB06
508          Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Additions to the Entity List...     0694-AB60
509          Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Country Group E:1; License          0694-AB76
            Exception TMP.......................................................................
510          Exports and Reexports of Explosive Detection Systems; Expansion of Foreign Policy       0694-AB87
            Controls............................................................................
511          Export Administration Regulations: Support Documentation...........................     0694-AC04
512          Exports and Reexports to Sudan.....................................................     0694-AC05
513          Anti-Terrorism Controls on Iraq....................................................     0694-AC06
514          Revisions to the North Korean Embargo Policy.......................................     0694-AC10
515          Expansion of License Exception GOV; Exports and Reexports to International              0694-AC15
            Organizations.......................................................................
516          De Minimis Expansion of Eligibility: U.S. Origin Software Incorporated Into Foreign     0694-AC17
            Made Retail Commodities.............................................................
517          Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Related to the Missile               0694-AC22
            Technology Control Regime (MTCR)....................................................
518          Revision to the Export Administration Regulations: Replacement Licenses............     0694-AC23
519          Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations..............     0694-AC24
520          Entity List: Additions and Revisions...............................................     0694-AC28
521          Crime Control Items: Revisions to the Commerce Control List........................     0694-AC31
522          License Exception AVS: Cuba, Libya, Serbia.........................................     0694-AC33
523          Clarifications to Part 753: Special Comprehensive License Requirements.............     0694-AC34
524          Chemical Weapons Convention: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations....     0694-AC35
525          Exports of Agricultural Commodities, Medicines and Medical Devices.................     0694-AC37
526          Entity List: Removal of Two Russian Entities.......................................     0694-AC40
527          Implementation of the Wassenaar Arrangement List of Dual-Use Items Revisions:           0694-AC42
            Computers; and Revisions to License Exception CTP...................................
528          Revisions and Clarifications to the Commerce Control List; Chemical and Biological      0694-AC43
            Weapons Controls; Australia Group...................................................
529          Implementation of the Wassenaar Arrangement List of Dual-Use Items: Revisions to        0694-AC44
            Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 of the Commerce Control List and Revisons to
            Reporting Requirements..............................................................
530          Exports to Afghanistan (the Taliban) and Liberia: Imposition of Foreign Policy          0694-AC45
            Controls............................................................................
531          Addition and Revision of Missile Projects in the Export Administration Regulations.     0694-AC46
532          Revision, Suspension, or Prohibition of Use of ``No License Required'' Provisions..     0694-AC47
533          Licensing Jurisdiction for ``Space Qualified'' Items...............................     0694-AC49
534          Export Administration Regulations Entity List: Removal of Indian and Pakistani          0694-AC50
            Entities, and Revision in License Policy............................................
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                               Bureau of Export Administration--Long-Term Actions
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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535          Transfer of Dual-Use Items From U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List...     0694-AA52
536          Administration of State Log Exports Ban............................................     0694-AB25
537          Change the Commerce Control List To Revise Controls on Communication Intercepting       0694-AB41
            Devices (Export Commerce Control Number ECCN 5A980).................................
538          Clarification of License Exception GFT (Humanitarian Donations)....................     0694-AB49
539          Exports of Technology and Software; Release of Technology or Source Code to Foreign     0694-AB59
            Nationals in the United States......................................................
540          India and Pakistan Sanctions.......................................................     0694-AB73
541          Expansion of License Exception CIV Eligibility for ``Microprocessors'' Controlled       0694-AB90
            by ECCN 3A001.......................................................................
542          Export of Technology and Software Through Electronic Transmissions, Downloads, and      0694-AB97
            Programmed Onto Hardware............................................................
543          Short Supply Controls: Crude Oil Exports...........................................     0694-AC25

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544          Revisions to Encryption Items......................................................     0694-AC32
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                               Bureau of Export Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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545          Libya: Expansion of Foreign Policy Controls........................................     0694-AB28
546          Revisions to Commerce Control List: Addition of Technology and Software Controls        0694-AB53
            for Certain Crime Control Commodities...............................................
547          De Minimis Exclusion for Technology and Software...................................     0694-AB62
548          Definition Harmonization...........................................................     0694-AC03
549          License Exception CTP and PRC End-User Certificates................................     0694-AC12
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                         National Institute of Standards & Technology--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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550          National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program................................     0693-AB50
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                         National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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551          Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Rocket Launches From the Kodiak Launch Complex,     0648-AP62
            Kodiak Island, Alaska...............................................................
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                      National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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552          Fishery Management Plan for Tilefish...............................................     0648-AF87
553          Amendment 4 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico     0648-AG87
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands.........................................................
554          Amendments to the Observer Program - Amendment 47 to the FMP for BSAI Groundfish        0648-AI69
            and Amendment 47 to the FMP for GOA Groundfish......................................
555          Regulatory Amendment To Establish Permit and Reporting Requirements for Pelagic         0648-AJ08
            Troll and Handline Vessels Fishing Off Pacific Remote Islands of the United States..
556          Amend the Foreign Fishing Regulations To Implement the Provisions of a Pacific          0648-AJ60
            Insular Area Fishery Agreement......................................................
557          Establish Central Registry for Limited Access System Permits.......................     0648-AJ77
558          Regulatory Amendment To Develop a C. Bairdi Vessel Incentive Program...............     0648-AK08
559          Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Pacific Halibut to the Charter Boat Fleet.........     0648-AK17
560          Regulatory Amendment To Require Mandatory Observer Coverage in the At-Sea               0648-AK26
            Processing Sector of the Whiting Fishery............................................
561          Amendment 54 to FMP for Groundfish Fishery of Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area      0648-AK70
            and Amendment 54 to FMP for Groundfish of Gulf of Alaska............................
562          Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Hawaiian Islands.....     0648-AK82
563          Revise Exempted Fishing Regulations To Specify Compensatory Fishing Under Exempted      0648-AK84
            Fishing.............................................................................
564          Regulatory Amendment To Fund Purchase of Limited Entry Trawl Permits To Reduce          0648-AL66
            Excess Capacity in Pacific Coast Groundfish Fleet...................................
565          Adjustment of Management Program: Crustacean Fisheries in the Western Pacific......     0648-AL67
566          Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Lingcod and Bocaccio Rockfish Between Commercial       0648-AL69
            and Recreational Groundfish Fisheries...............................................

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567          Fishery Management Plan for Calico Scallop Fishery in the South Atlantic Region         0648-AL78
            (FMP)...............................................................................
568          Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Sustainable Fisheries Act Requirements Regarding     0648-AL86
            Overfishing, Bycatch, Fishing Communities and Provisions for Fishery Management
            Plans for the Caribbean.............................................................
569          Crab Community Development Quota Reserves..........................................     0648-AL92
570          Regulatory Amendment To Reinstate 6000 Pound Trip Limit of Halibut in Area              0648-AL97
            Northeast of the Bering Sea.........................................................
571          Amendment 6 - Definition of Overfishing for Salmon Fisheries Off Alaska............     0648-AL98
572          Fishery Management Plan Amendment To Revise CDQ Regulations........................     0648-AM07
573          Amendment 10 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of       0648-AM23
            Mexico (FMP)........................................................................
574          Enhanced Measures To Mitigate Seabird Bycatch in the Alaska Longline Fisheries.....     0648-AM30
575          Alaska Groundfish Fishery Management Plan Amendment To Revise Improved Retention/       0648-AM39
            Improved Utilization Program........................................................
576          Amendment 67 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and the            0648-AM40
            Aleutian Islands area...............................................................
577          Regulatory Amendment To Change the Regulations Implementing the North Pacific           0648-AM44
            Observer Program....................................................................
578          Amendment 53 to the Groundfish Fisheries of the Gulf of Alaska Fishery Management       0648-AM51
            Plan................................................................................
579          Framework Regulatory Amendment for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS)          0648-AM91
            Fisheries...........................................................................
580          Amendment 62 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian       0648-AM94
            Islands Management Area and Amendment 62 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf
            of Alaska...........................................................................
581          Implementation of Western Pacific Coral Reef Ecosystem Fishery Management Plan          0648-AM97
            (FMP)...............................................................................
582          Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Western Pacific......     0648-AM98
583          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Management of the Atlantic Blue Marlin     0648-AN06
            and White Marlin Recreational Fisheries.............................................
584          Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of the         0648-AN08
            Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic FMP...............................................
585          Amendment 18 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf     0648-AN09
            of Mexico...........................................................................
586          Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf       0648-AN10
            of Mexico...........................................................................
587          Amendment 13 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management        0648-AN12
            Plan................................................................................
588          Amendment 10 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan...................     0648-AN16
589          Amendment 13 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.................     0648-AN17
590          Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery Management Plan..........................................     0648-AN68
591          Regulatory Amendment To Prevent or Mitigate the Take of Sea Turtles in the Western      0648-AN75
            Pacific Pelagic Fisheries...........................................................
592          Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan Amendment for the Pelagic Fisheries of       0648-AN76
            the Western Pacific Region..........................................................
593          Generic Amendment Addressing the Establishment of the Tortugas Marine Reserves          0648-AN83
            Under the Fishery Management Plans of the Gulf of Mexico............................
594          Regulatory Amendment Modifying the Gulf of Mexico BRD Protocol Under the Fishery        0648-AN84
            Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP)..................
595          Regulatory Amendment Modifying the South Atlantic BRD Testing and Certification         0648-AN86
            Protocol............................................................................
596          Fishery Management Plan for Sargassum Habitat of the South Atlantic (FMP)..........     0648-AN87
597          Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Golden Crab Fishery Off the          0648-AO23
            Southern Atlantic States (FMP)......................................................
598          Adjustment of Management Program: Precious Coral Fisheries in the Hawaiian Islands.     0648-AO47
599          Amendment 11 to Fishery Management Plan for Shrimp Fishery of Gulf of Mexico (FMP).     0648-AO51
600          Amendment 14 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management        0648-AO55
            Plan................................................................................
601          Regulatory Amendment To Address Inaccuracies in Current Northeast Fisheries             0648-AO57
            Regulations.........................................................................
602          Amendments to FMPs for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish and Gulf of Mexico and South            0648-AO62
            Atlantic Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources To Limit Entry Into Gulf of Mexico
            Recreational-for-Hire Fisheries.....................................................
603          Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic,              0648-AO63
            Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico (FMP).................................................
604          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Incidental Catch     0648-AO75
605          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Exempted Fishing Permits Procedures.............     0648-AO79
606          Vessel Monitoring System to the Pollock, Pacific Cod, and Atka Mackerel Groundfish      0648-AO81
            Fisheries in the BSAI and GOA.......................................................
607          Recreational Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries       0648-AO91
            for Fishing Year 2002...............................................................
608          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Swordfish Quotas and Fishing Areas..............     0648-AO93
609          Regulatory Amendment Under the Fishery Management Plan for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish     0648-AP02
            (FMP) To Establish a Red Snapper Stock Rebuilding Plan and To Set Red Snapper
            Overfishing Targets and Thresholds..................................................
610          Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the      0648-AP03
            South Atlantic Region...............................................................
611          Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries for          0648-AP06
            Fishing Year 2002...................................................................
612          Specifications for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery for Fishing Year 2002.................     0648-AP07

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613          Specifications for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries for           0648-AP08
            Fishing Year 2002...................................................................
614          Specifications for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries for Fishing        0648-AP09
            Year 2002...........................................................................
615          Annual Framework Adjustment for the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan for Fishing        0648-AP11
            Year 2002...........................................................................
616          Framework Adjustment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Mackerel,        0648-AP12
            Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries.....................................................
617          American Lobster Fishery; Revisions to Lobster Trap Limits, Conservation                0648-AP15
            Equivalancy in New Hampshire Waters, and Clarification of Lobster Management
            Boundaries per Addendum 1...........................................................
618          American Lobster; Modify Management Measures, Historical Participation.............     0648-AP18
619          Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Crab Species Covered by the Fishery          0648-AP25
            Management Plan for the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs...........
620          Extension of Implementation Date of the Year 4 Default Management Measures for          0648-AP32
            Small-Mesh Multispecies (Whiting, Red Hake and Offshore Hake).......................
621          Regulatory Amendment to Implement Permit Stacking in the Limited Entry Fixed Gear       0648-AP38
            Sablefish Fishery in 2002 and Beyond................................................
622          Regulatory Amendment To Allow Experimental Setnet Sablefish Landings to Qualify         0648-AP39
            Limited Entry Sablefish Endorsement Holders for Tier Assignment in the West Coast
            Primary Sablefish Fishery...........................................................
623          Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South          0648-AP41
            Atlantic Region.....................................................................
624          Implementation of Fishery Management Plan for Highly Migratory Species Fisheries        0648-AP42
            Off the West Coast..................................................................
625          Framework 1 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan........................     0648-AP44
626          Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Rocket         0648-AP47
            Launches at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA...........................................
627          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Pelagic Longline Fishery; Sea Turtle Protection      0648-AP49
            Measures............................................................................
628          Regulatory Amendment Under the Coastal Migratory Pelagics Fishery Management Plan..     0648-AP50
629          Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Queen Conch Resources of Puerto      0648-AP51
            Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands....................................................
630          Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Western Pacific......     0648-AP53
631          Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries; Amendment 13.........................     0648-AP57
632          Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Specifications for Fishing Year 2002....................     0648-AP59
633          Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Amendment 9....................     0648-AP60
634          Rulemaking to Implement a Vessel Monitoring System under the South Pacific Tuna Act     0648-AP61
635          Sea Turtle Monitoring and Conservation Measures for Nonshrimp Fisheries............     0648-AE54
636          Issuance of Permits for Marine Mammal Photography..................................     0648-AH31
637          Proposed Guidelines for Defining Serious Injury; Request for Comments..............     0648-AL44
638          Section 4(d) of ESA Protective Regulations for Johnson's Seagrass, a Threatened         0648-AL59
            Species.............................................................................
639          North Atlantic Whale Protection....................................................     0648-AM85
640          Swimming or Recreational Interaction With Wild Population of Marine Mammals........     0648-AN43
641          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Shrimp Fishery................................     0648-AN62
642          Rule for Gear Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan........     0648-AN88
643          Designated Critical Habitat: Proposed Critical Habitat for Northern California          0648-AO04
            Steelhead...........................................................................
644          Captive Steller Sea Lions..........................................................     0648-AO61
645          Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Four Threatened Evolutionarily               0648-AP17
            Significant Units of West Coast Salmon..............................................
646          Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic          0648-AP48
            Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations.........................................
647          Revision of Overflight Regulations.................................................     0648-AI91
648          Interagency Consultation for the National Marine Sanctuary Program.................     0648-AL06
649          Natural Resource Damage Assessment Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.............     0648-AM80
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                        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Final Rule Stage
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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650          Guidelines for the Description, Identification, Conservation, and Enhancement of        0648-AJ30
            Essential Fish Habitat..............................................................
651          Regulatory Amendment To Update Regulations Governing the Operation of Regional          0648-AJ82
            Fishery Management Councils.........................................................
652          Adjustment of the Management Program for Precious Corals Fisheries in the Western       0648-AK23
            Pacific.............................................................................
653          Proposed Highly Migratory Species Process..........................................     0648-AK40

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654          Regulatory Amendment To Prohibit Fishing by Vessels Over 50 Feet From Fishing for       0648-AL41
            Pelagic Management Unit Species Within 50 Nautical Miles of American Samoa..........
655          Steller Sea Lion Conservation Measures for the BSAI and GOA Pollock Fisheries......     0648-AM32
656          Prohibit Use of Set Net Gear To Harvest Groundfish in Certain Portions of the           0648-AN03
            Exclusive Economic Zone Waters Seaward of California................................
657          Resubmission of Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment Crustaceans, Bottomfish, and        0648-AN79
            Pelagics Regarding Overfishing Definitions..........................................
658          Revisions to Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for 2001.....................     0648-AO20
659          Regulatory Amendment to Modify the Management Program for the Western Pacific           0648-AO35
            Pelagic Fisheries to Mitigate the Take of Seabirds..................................
660          2001 Quotas for Purse Seine Fisheries in the Eastern Pacific.......................     0648-AO48
661          Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Announcement of the 2002 Groundfish Fishery           0648-AO69
            Specifications and Management Measures..............................................
662          Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures for Groundfish Fisheries Off Alaska;               0648-AO82
            Reasonable and Prudent Alternative Under November 30 Biological Opinion on Alaska
            Groundfish Fisheries................................................................
663          Harvesting Restrictions for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery in the Atlantic Exclusive     0648-AO83
            Economic Zone (EEZ).................................................................
664          Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Sardines...........     0648-AP00
665          Framework 36 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.................     0648-AP05
666          Implementation of the Shark Finning Prohibition Act................................     0648-AP21
667          Western Pacific Pelagics Fisheries; Hawaii-Based Pelagic Longline Restrictions and      0648-AP24
            Seasonal Area Closure, Sea Turtle and Sea Bird Mitigation Measures..................
668          Status Review of Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy Population of Harbor Porpoise Under the     0648-AP33
            ESA.................................................................................
669          Eligibility Criteria and Definitions for Western Pacific Community Development          0648-AP36
            Programs and Western Pacific Demonstration Projects.................................
670          Annual Specifications for the Atlantic Herring Fishery for Fishing Year 2002.......     0648-AP37
671          Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Mackerel...........     0648-AP43
672          Annual Adjustment Measures for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery for Fishing Year      0648-AP45
            2002................................................................................
673          Framework Adjustment for the Northeast Multispecies (Whiting) Fishery..............     0648-AP46
674          2002-2003 Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian           0648-AP52
            Salmon Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California...............
675          Resubmission of Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment Bottomfish, Crustacean, and         0648-AP54
            Pelagics Regarding Bycatch Provisions...............................................
676          Resubmission of Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment Bottomfish, Crustaceans, and        0648-AP55
            Pelagics Regarding Fishing Communities..............................................
677          Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Framework 3...................     0648-AP56
678          Interagency Policy on the Prescription of Fishways Under Section 18 of the Federal      0648-AO70
            Power Act...........................................................................
679          Policy for Review of Mandatory Conditions Developed by the Departments of the           0648-AO84
            Interior and Commerce in the Context of Hydropower Licensing........................
680          Establish Guidelines for Nonlethally Deterring Marine Mammals From Endangering          0648-AH19
            Personal Safety or Damaging Public or Private Property..............................
681          General Authorization for Scientific Research Involving Level B Harassment.........     0648-AH20
682          Provide Regulations for Permits for Capture, Transport, Import and Export of            0648-AH26
            Protected Species for Public Display, and for Maintaining a Captive Marine Mammal
            Inventory...........................................................................
683          Implementation of 1997 MMPA Amendments Affecting Yellowfin Tuna Purse Seine Fishing     0648-AI85
            in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.....................................................
684          Pacific Offshore Cetacean Take Reduction Plan......................................     0648-AL70
685          Draft Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts in Making Listing Decisions....     0648-AL91
686          Rulemaking for the Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals During Worldwide Deployment      0648-AM62
            of the U.S. Navy's Low Frequency Active Sonar.......................................
687          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Summer Flounder Fishery.......................     0648-AM89
688          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Fisheries.....................................     0648-AN64
689          Taking of the Cook Inlet, Alaska, Stock of Beluga Whales by Alaska Natives.........     0648-AO16
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
690          General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries--Standard Definitions....................     0648-AG46
691          Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Pacific Halibut to the Halibut Subsistence Fishery     0648-AK16
692          Fishing Capacity Reduction Program.................................................     0648-AK76
693          Halibut Bycatch Accounting for the Yellowfin Sole..................................     0648-AM76
694          Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan........................     0648-AN19
695          Amendment 14 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.................     0648-AN20
696          Regulatory Amendment To Clarify the Alaska Groundfish Individual Fishing Quota          0648-AN21
            Program Appeals Regulations.........................................................
697          Amendment 63 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian       0648-AN24
            Islands Management Area and Amendment 63 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf
            of Alaska...........................................................................
698          Amendments to Alaska FMPs for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallop To Reduce Halibut           0648-AN26
            Mortality...........................................................................
699          Amendments 61/61 for BSAI and GOA Groundfish; Amendment 13 for Commercial King and      0648-AN55
            Tanner Crab; and Amendment 8 for Alaska Scallop Fishery.............................
700          Distribute U.S. Allocations From the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization.....     0648-AN60
701          Fishery Management Plan for Northeast Skate........................................     0648-AO10
702          American Fisheries Act Regulations.................................................     0648-AO14
703          Multispecies Community Development Quota Program Bycatch Accounting................     0648-AO26
704          Continue Closure of Two Mid-Atlantic Areas to Scallop Fishing......................     0648-AO71
705          Implement Management Measures for the Pacific Cod Fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska,      0648-AO73
            the Bering Sea, and the Aleutian Islands............................................
706          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Pelagic Longline Fishery; Gear Requirements.....     0648-AO76
707          Observer Program Electronic Reporting Requirements.................................     0648-AO90
708          Amendment 65 to BSAI Groundfish, Amendment 65 to GOA Groundfish, Amendment 12 for       0648-AO98
            Commercial King and Tanner Crab of BSAI, and Amendment 7 for Scallop Fishery Off
            Alaska..............................................................................
709          Establish Measures to Address the Imminent Rapid Increase in Landings and to Halt       0648-AP10
            Overfishing in the Atlantic Red Crab Fishery........................................
710          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Fishery Activities (TEDs).....................     0648-AP16
711          Extension Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); Permit Category Deadline........     0648-AP29
712          Spiny Dogfish Fishery; Amendment 1.................................................     0648-AP58
713          Amendment of Marine Mammal Regulations To Authorize Incidental Takings of Marine        0648-AG80
            Mammals by Harassment as Authorized by Public Law 103-238...........................
714          Amend Regulations Governing the Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals.............     0648-AH83
715          Endangered and Threatened Species: Take of Threatened Southern Oregon/Northern          0648-AJ91
            California Coast Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) Coho Salmon..................
716          Designate Critical Habitat; Designation of Marine Areas as Critical Habitat for         0648-AN89
            Pacific Salmon......................................................................
717          Endangered and Threatened Species: Permit Exemptions...............................     0648-AO37
718          Endangered and Threatened Species: Permits: Suspension Criteria and Procedures and      0648-AO59
            Revocation Criteria and Procedures..................................................
719          Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; Tortugas Ecological Reserve................     0648-AO18
720          Installing and Maintaining Commercial Submarine Cables in National Marine               0648-AO36
            Sanctuaries.........................................................................
721          Revisions to Anchoring Prohibitions in Flower Garden Banks National Marine              0648-AP22
            Sanctuary...........................................................................
722          Regional Marine Research Program...................................................     0648-AF20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
723          Consolidate the Rules for Spiny Lobster Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico and South         0648-AJ28
            Atlantic and Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico With 50 CFR 622...............
724          Implementation of Data Collection and Reporting Requirements to the Fishery             0648-AJ75
            Management Plan for the American Lobster Fishery....................................
725          Amendment to Portions of Individual Fishing Quota Program Regulations..............     0648-AK50
726          Amendment 14 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan...............     0648-AL50
727          Amendment 14 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Plan......................................     0648-AL51
728          Regulatory Amendment To Implement a Limited Access Program That Requires Species        0648-AL65
            Endorsements To Participate in Fisheries Targeting Certain Groundfish Species.......
729          Rule To Prohibit Fishing and Anchoring of Fishing Vessels in the EEZ Seaward of         0648-AL93
            Navassa Island......................................................................
730          Amendments to Alaska Groundfish and Crab FMPs To Revise the License Limitation          0648-AL95
            Program.............................................................................

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731          Adjustment of Management Program; Crustacean Fisheries of the Hawaiian Islands;         0648-AM26
            Temporary Closure of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Lobster Fishery..............
732          BSAI FMP Amendment 66 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and       0648-AM72
            Aleutian Islands Area...............................................................
733          Implementation of Western Pacific Community Development Program....................     0648-AM96
734          Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirement Revisions to the Alaska Groundfish              0648-AN01
            Fisheries Alaska Commercial Operator's Annual Report (ACOAR)........................
735          Regulatory Amendment To Redefine Vessel Length Overall.............................     0648-AN23
736          Regulatory Amendment To Implement an At-Sea Observer Program on Limited Entry and       0648-AN27
            Open Access Catcher Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery.................
737          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Spotter Aircraft................................     0648-AN54
738          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Gulf of Mexico Closed Area......................     0648-AN63
739          Annual Specifications for Fishing Year 2001 for Atlantic Herring...................     0648-AN65
740          Specifications for the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery for Fishing Year 2001.............     0648-AN66
741          Specifications for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries for           0648-AN69
            Fishing Year 2001...................................................................
742          Recreational Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries       0648-AN70
            for Fishing Year 2001...............................................................
743          Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries for the      0648-AN71
            Fishing Year 2001...................................................................
744          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Tunas Reporting and Allocations........     0648-AN97
745          Atlantic Coast Horseshoe Crab EEZ Regulations......................................     0648-AO02
746          Annual Framework Adjustment (Framework 14) for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery         0648-AO07
            Management Plan for Fishing Year 2001...............................................
747          Amendment 13 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan -- Bycatch         0648-AO41
            Reduction/Reporting, Framework Changes to Annual Management Measures Process........
748          Regulating Bycatch in the Purse Seine Fishery and Establishing a Vessel Register in     0648-AO42
            the Eastern Pacific Ocean...........................................................
749          2001-2002 Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian           0648-AO49
            Salmon Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California...............
750          Specifications for Fishing Year 2001 for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery.................     0648-AO53
751          Omnibus Framework to FMPs for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, Atlantic           0648-AO54
            Mackerel, Loligo Squid, Illex Squid, Butterfish, and Atlantic Bluefish Fisheries....
752          Modify American Lobster Regulations Under Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative        0648-AO58
            Management Act......................................................................
753          Amendment 9 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan.................     0648-AO64
754          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Reducing Possibility of Serious Injury and           0648-AO65
            Mortality of Right Whales by Operation of the Southeast Atlantic Shark Gillnet
            Fishery.............................................................................
755          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Large and Small Coastal Sharks; Commercial Quota     0648-AO85
            Adjustment..........................................................................
756          Revision to the Restriction on Frequency of Limited Entry Permit Transfers and          0648-AO87
            Other Permit Updates in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery........................
757          Notice of Determination of Noncompliance; Declaration of a Moratorium on Fishing        0648-AO88
            for American Lobster in Rhode Island State Waters...................................
758          Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; Amendment of Foreign          0648-AO89
            Fishing Regulations.................................................................
759          Framework Adjustment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for The Summer Flounder,          0648-AO92
            Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries..................................................
760          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Trade Measures and Monitoring...................     0648-AO94
761          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; 2001 Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications and           0648-AO96
            Effort Controls.....................................................................
762          Establish a Control Date for Permit Ownership; Sablefish Fishery; Amendment 14 to       0648-AO97
            Pacific Coast Groundfish FMP........................................................
763          Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Mackerel...........     0648-AP01
764          Regulatory Amendment Under the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper          0648-AP04
            Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (FMP) Regarding Use of Powerheads..............
765          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Pelagic Longline Management.....................     0648-AP13
766          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Fisheries Activities..........................     0648-AP14
767          Establishment of Control Date for Pelagic Offshore Handline Fishery Around the          0648-AP19
            Hawaiian Islands....................................................................
768          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); NOAA Information Collection Requirements;      0648-AP23
            Regulatory Adjustments..............................................................
769          Regulatory Framework To Allow Incidental Halibut Retention in the West Coast            0648-AP26
            Primary Sablefish Fishery...........................................................
770          Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Black Sea Bass Fishery; Notice of          0648-AP28
            Control Date........................................................................
771          Deep Sea Red Crab Fishery..........................................................     0648-AP30
772          Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Pelagic Longline Fishery; Sea Turtle Protection      0648-AP31
            Measures............................................................................
773          Imports of Illegally Harvested Patagonian or Antarctic Toothfish Seized by Foreign      0648-AP35
            Law Enforcement Authorities and Placed Into International Commerce..................
774          Endangered and Threatened Species: Listing Status for White Abalone................     0648-AM90
775          Regulations Governing the Approach to Humpback Whales in Alaska....................     0648-AN29

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776          Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Shock Testing the USS Winston Churchill Off      0648-AN59
            the U.S. Atlantic Coast.............................................................
777          List of Fisheries for 2001.........................................................     0648-AN92
778          Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Operation      0648-AO24
            of a Low Frequency Sound Source by the North Pacific Acoustic Laboratory............
779          Marine Mammals; Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals; Harvest Estimates........     0648-AO40
780          Endangered and Threatened Species; Threatened Status for One Evolutionarily             0648-AO86
            Significant Unit of Steelhead in California and Oregon..............................
781          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulation; Fisheries Activities...........................     0648-AP20
782          Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operatons; Temporary Area     0648-AP27
            and Gear Restrictions...............................................................
783          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Fishery Activities............................     0648-AP34
784          Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Fishery Activities............................     0648-AP40
785          Operations of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the Gulf of the Farallones National      0648-AK01
            Marine Sanctuary....................................................................
786          Coastal Zone Management Act Consistency Regulations................................     0648-AM88
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                  National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
787          Improvement of Technical Management of Internet Names and Addresses................     0660-AA11
788          Mandatory Reimbursement Rules for Relocation of Federal Spectrum...................     0660-AA14
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                                Patent and Trademark Office--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
789          Requirements for Registration To Practice Before the PTO in Patent Cases...........     0651-AA93
790          Technical and Nontechnical Requirements for Registration To Practice Before the PTO     0651-AA95
            in Patent Cases, Disciplinary Rules, and Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings
791          Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Regulations................................     0651-AB11
792          Preliminary Draft Convention on Jurisdiction and Foreign Judgments and Civil and        0651-AB25
            Commercial Matters..................................................................
793          Rules of Practice Before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences in Appeals       0651-AB27
            Under 35 U.S.C. 134.................................................................
794          Elimination of the Practice of Including Copies of U.S. Patent Documents With           0651-AB40
            Office Actions......................................................................
795          Requirements for Claiming the Benefit of Prior-Filed Applications Under Eighteen-       0651-AB41
            Month Publication of Patent Applications............................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Patent and Trademark Office--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
796          Elimination of Continued Prosecution Application Practice as to Utility and Plant..     0651-AB37
797          Trademark Classification; Changes To Comport With Obligations to Nice Agreement         0651-AB42
            Concerning Intl Classification of Goods and Services for Purposes of Registration of
            Marks of June 15, 1957, as Revised..................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
798          Complaints Regarding Invention Promoters...........................................     0651-AB12
799          Correspondence Filed in the Patent and Trademark Office............................     0651-AB17
800          Study of Alternative Fee Structures................................................     0651-AB24

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801          Notification of Required and Optional Search Criteria for Computer-Implemented          0651-AB26
            Business Method Patent Applications in Class 705 and Request for Comments...........
802          Protection of Audiovisual Performances To Be Considered by the WIPO Diplomatic          0651-AB28
            Conference..........................................................................
803          Standard for Declaring a Patent Interference.......................................     0651-AB29
804          Establishment of Database Containing Official Insignia of Federally Recognized          0651-AB30
            Native American Tribes..............................................................
805          Electronic Submission of Application for Trademark Registration and Other Documents     0651-AB31
806          Changes in Rules of Practice for Patent Interferences and Related Proceedings......     0651-AB32
807          Changes to the Time Period For Making Any Necessary Deposits of Biological              0651-AB33
            Materials...........................................................................
808          Development of Plan To Remove Patent and Trademark Classified Paper Files From          0651-AB34
            Public Search Facilities............................................................
809          Revision of Patent Corporation Treaty Application Procedure........................     0651-AB35
810          Changes to Representation of Others Before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office....     0651-AB38
811          Revision of the Time Limit for National Stage Commencement in the United States for     0651-AB44
            Patent Cooperation Treaty Applications..............................................
812          Madrid Protocol Implementation Act Rules Change....................................     0651-AB45
813          Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Regulation.................................     0651-AB46
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
814          Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees for Fiscal Year 2003.........................     0651-AB01
815          Legal Processes....................................................................     0651-AB22
816          International Effort To Harmonize Substantive Requirements of Patent Laws..........     0651-AB36
817          Notice of Electronic Products Available From the Information Products Division,         0651-AB39
            Chief Information Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.........................
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                                   Technology Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
818          Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under     0692-AA14
            Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements............................
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                                  Technology Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
819          Acquisition and Protection of Foreign Rights in Inventions.........................     0692-AA15
820          Amendment to Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small             0692-AA18
            Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements.......
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                                  Technology Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
821          Licensing of Government-Owned Inventions...........................................     0692-AA17
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0690-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




481.   EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT; REMOVAL OF 
OBSOLETE REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC 7353; 26 USC 7214(b); EO 
12731; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce issues this final rule to remove 
obsolete sectors of the Commerce and Foreign Trade Regulation 
concerning the policies and procedures relating to employee 
responsibilities and conduct.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Ligor, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Office of the Secretary, HCHB Room 5898C, 14th & Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-0127
Fax: 202 482-2998

RIN: 0690-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Maggi
Phone: 202 482-5384

RIN: 0690-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




483.   TRANSACTIONS OF U.S. AFFILIATE, EXCEPT U.S. BANKING 
AFFILIATE, WITH FOREIGN PARENT (BE-605) AND TRANSACTIONS OF U.S. BANKING 
AFFILIATE WITH FOREIGN PARENT (BE-605)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 806

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing rule 15 CFR 806.15 on the BE-
605, Transactions of U.S. Affiliated, Except a U.S. Banking Affiliate, 
with Foreign Parent and BE-605 Bank, Transactions of U.S. Banking 
Affiliate with Foreign Parent, to bring the survey into conformity with 
the BE-12, Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United 
States--2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NRPM                            08/00/02

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NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/02
Final Action                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




484. BENCHMARK SURVEY OF SELECTED SERVICES TRANSACTIONS WITH 
UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS--2001

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing rule 15 CFR part 801 to 
provide for the conduct of the BE-20, Benchmark Survey of Selected 
Services Transactions with Unaffiliated Foreign Persons--2001. The 
existing rule covers a similar survey for 1996 which has been completed 
and which the new survey will update.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/28/01                    66 FR 45219
NPRM Comment Period End         10/29/01
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




485.   INTERNATIONAL SERVICES SURVEYS: BE-48, ANNUAL SURVEY OF 
REINSURANCE AND OTHER INSURANCE TRANSACTIONS BY U.S. INSURANCE COMPANIES 
WITH FOREIGN PERSONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing rule 15 CFR 801 to raise the 
reporting threshold to $2 million, from $1 million, of covered 
transactions for the BE-48, Annual Survey of Reinsurance and other 
Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies with Foreign 
Persons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/01                    66 FR 46407
NPRM Comment Period End         11/05/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________




486.   ANNUAL SURVEY OF SELECTED SERVICES TRANSACTIONS WITH 
UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing rule 15 CFR 801 to raise the 
threshold for reporting on the BE-22, Annual Survey of Selected 
Services Transactions with Unaffiliated Foreign Persons, and to bring 
the survey into conformity with the BE-20, Benchmark Survey of Selected 
Services Transactions with Unaffiliated Foreign Persons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02
Final Action                    10/00/02
Final Action Effective          11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




487.   BENCHMARK SURVEY OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN THE 
UNITED STATES--2002

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 806

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing rule 15 CFR 806.17 to provide 
for the conduct of the BE-12, Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct 
Investment in the United States--2002,

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as required in the International Investment and Trade in Services 
Survey Act, 22 USC 3101 to 3108 (see especially section 4(b) of the 
Act). The existing rule covers a similar survey for 1997 which has been 
completed and which the new survey will update.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02
Final Action                    09/00/02
Final Action Effective          10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




488.   INITIAL REPORT ON FOREIGN PERSON'S DIRECT OR INDIRECT 
ACQUISITION, ESTABLISHMENT, OR PURCHASE OF OPERATING ASSETS, OR U.S. 
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, INCLUDING REAL ESTATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 806

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing rule 15 CFR 806.15 on the BE-
13, Initial Report on a Foreign Person's Direct or Indirect 
Acquisition, Establishment, or Purchase of the Operating Assets, of 
U.S. Business Enterprise, Including Real Estate and Form BE-14, Report 
by a U.S. Person Who Assists or Intervenes in the Acquisition of a U.S. 
Business by, or Who Enters Into a Joint Venture with, a Foreign Person, 
to bring the survey into conformity with the BE-12, Benchmark Survey of 
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States--2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/02
NRPM Comment Period End         09/00/02
Final Action                    10/00/02
Final Action Effective          11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9807
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




489. SPECIAL SERVICES AND STUDIES BY THE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS; 
AMENDMENTS TO AGE SEARCH PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1526; 13 USC 8

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 50.1(d); 15 CFR 80.1(c); 15 CFR 80.1(g); 15 CFR 
50.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Chapter 1, part 50.1(d) should be amended to read as follows: 
If a search is unsuccessful and additional information for a further 
search is requested by the Bureau, such information must be received 
within 90 days of the request or the case will be considered closed. 
Additional information received after 90 days must be accompanied by a 
new fee and will be considered a new request. Chapter 1, part 80.1(c): 
Change the address from Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 to Jeffersonville, 
Indiana 47131. Chapter 1, part 80.1(g): The language may be clarified 
by changing it to read: Census information will not be furnished to 
another person unless the person to whom the information relates 
authorizes such release in the space provided on the Form BC-600. 
Chapter 1, part 50.5: The note following the chart of the fee structure 
can be eliminated since we have not had a fee increase since February 
1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski, Assistant Chief (Services), 
National Processing Center, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 
Census, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132
Phone: 812 218-3579
Fax: 812 218-3293

RIN: 0607-AA24

[[Page 61431]]

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301; 13 USC 302

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.7(q)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of the Census is amending the Foreign Trade 
Statistics Regulations to clarify the provisions for reporting the 
value of merchandise on the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) when the 
inland and freight and insurance charges are not known. Current 
provisions define the value to be reported on the SED as the value at 
the U.S. port of export including inland freight and insurance charges. 
In situations where inland freight and insurance charges are not known 
the Census Bureau will require that the exporter add 3 percent of the 
value of the commodity to the value to determine the total value to be 
reported on the SED.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0607-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




491. REPORTING THE VALUE OF REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ON THE 
SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301; 13 USC 302

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.30(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of the Census is amending the Foreign Trade 
Statistics Regulations to clarify provisions for reporting the value of 
exports that were previously imported for repairs or alterations, and 
the value of replacement parts. This amendment will clarify provisions 
for reporting the cost of repairs and/or alterations and reporting the 
value of replacement parts on the Shipper's Export Declaration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0607-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301; 13 USC 302

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of the Census is amending the Foreign Trade 
Statistics Regulations (FTSR) to clarify provisions for notating the 
Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) filing exemption statement on the 
bill of lading, air waybill, or other loading document for carrier use, 
in all cases, when an SED is not required to be filed. This amendment 
will require the exporter to reference the specific FTSR section, 
explaining the exemption criteria, whenever an SED is not required to 
be filed with the statement ``No SED Required, FTSR 30.XX'' on the 
manifest document.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0607-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




493.   MANDATORY AUTOMATED EXPORT SYSTEM (AES) FILING FOR ALL 
ITEMS ON THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST (CCL) AND THE UNITED STATES MUNITIONS 
LIST (USML)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-113, title XII

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of the Census is amending the Foreign Trade 
Statistics Regulations to specify the Requirement for the Mandatory 
Automated Export System (AES) filing for all items on the Department of 
Commerce's Commerce Control List (CCL) and the United States Munitions 
List (USML) of the Department of State. The AES is an electronic method 
by which export information can be transmitted. This Amendment will 
specify the provisions and the responsibilities of parties exporting 
commodities identified on the CCL and USML via AES.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0607-AA34

[[Page 61432]]

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 80.1(c)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski
Phone: 812 218-3579
Fax: 812 218-3293

RIN: 0607-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 80.1(g)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski
Phone: 812 218-3579
Fax: 812 218-3293

RIN: 0607-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 50.5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski
Phone: 812 218-3579
Fax: 812 218-3293

RIN: 0607-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




497. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENT FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH 
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFITS AND 
COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 29, 1993, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
Circular A-110, ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
Agreements, with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other 
Nonprofit Organizations'' was published in the Federal Register (58 FR 
62992). In the published revised circular, OMB specified as ``required 
action'' that Federal agencies responsible for awarding and 
administering grants and other agreements to recipients described 
therein, shall adopt the language of the Circular unless other 
provisions are required by Federal Statute or exceptions or deviations 
are approved by OMB. This interim final rule adopts the provisions of 
the Circular and its language to the maximum extent feasible with minor 
language changes made to make the language apply specifically to the 
DOC and its operating units.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/04/98                    63 FR 47155
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/03/98
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth L. Dorfman, Acting Director, Office of 
Executive Assistance Management, Department of Commerce, Office of 
Administration, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20230
Phone: 202 482-4115

RIN: 0605-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




498. PUBLIC INFORMATION, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 4; 15 CFR 4a; 15 CFR 4b

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/00                    65 FR 34606


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andy McCready
Phone: 202 482-8044

RIN: 0605-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________




499. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 26

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/03

[[Page 61433]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Kugelman
Phone: 202 482-4115
Fax: 202 482-3270

RIN: 0605-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




500. IMPORT OF CERTAIN WORSTED WOOL FABRIC: IMPLEMENTATION OF TARIFF 
RATE QUOTE ESTABLISHED UNDER TITLE V OF THE TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 
2000

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-200, sec 501-504; Title V of the Trade and 
Development Act of 2000; Presidential Proclamation No. 7383 (December 
1, 2000)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 335; 15 CFR 340

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 22, 2001, the Department of Commerce issued 
interim regulations implementing section 501(e) and section 504(b) of 
the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (the Act). Section 501(e) 
requires the President to fairly allocate tariff rate quotas on the 
import of certain worsted wool fabrics, tariff rate quotas which were 
established by sections 501(a) and 501(b) of the Act. Section 504(b) 
authorizes the President to modify the limitations on worsted wool 
fabric imports under the tariff rate quotas. The President has 
delegated to the Secretary of Commerce the authority to allocate the 
quantity of imports under the tariff rate quotas and to determine 
whether the limitations on the quantity of imports under the tariff 
rate quotas should be modified. Final regulations will be issued after 
the period for notice and comment has expired.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/22/01                     66 FR 6459
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/23/01
Final Rule                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sergio Botero, Industry Economist, Department of 
Commerce, International Trade Administration, HCHB Room 3119, Office of 
Textiles and Apparel, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20230
Phone: 202 482-4058
Fax: 202 482-0667

RIN: 0625-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/20/98                    63 FR 13516
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/20/98
Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stacy Ettinger
Phone: 202 482-4618

RIN: 0625-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 325

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Vanessa Bachman
Phone: 202 482-5131
Fax: 202 482-1790

RIN: 0625-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




503. PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE INSULAR POSSESSIONS WATCH, WATCH MOVEMENT 
AND JEWELRY PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 303

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/23/01                    66 FR 28404


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Faye Robinson
Phone: 202 482-3526

RIN: 0625-AA57

[[Page 61434]]

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




504.   REMOVAL OF LICENSING EXEMPTION FOR EXPORTS AND REEXPORTS 
OF MISSILE TECHNOLOGY-CONTROLLED ITEMS DESTINED TO CANADA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 10 USC 
7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 18 USC 2501 et seq; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 742

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is reviewing the 
existing license exemption contained within the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR) for the export of missile technology (MT)-controlled 
items to Canada to determine whether the exemption should be rescinded, 
because of the recommendations contained in the Government Accounting 
Office Report entitled: ``Export Controls: Regulatory Change Needed to 
Comply with Missile Technology Licensing Requirements'' (GA-01-530). 
BXA is seeking comments on how removing the existing licensing 
exemption for MT-controlled exports to Canada would affect industry and 
more specifically the exporting community.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




505. SNAP: SIMPLIFIED NETWORK APPLICATION PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app. 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; EO 12924, 
59 FR 43437, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 917; EO 13026, 61 FR 58767, 3 CFR, 
1996 Comp., p. 228; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________




506. OFFSETS IN MILITARY EXPORTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 701

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC27

[[Page 61435]]

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




507. CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app. 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 710 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/99                    64 FR 39193
Interim Final Rule              12/30/99                    64 FR 73744
Correction                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0694-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) provide that the 
Bureau of Export Administration may inform exporters, individually or 
through amendment to the EAR, that a license is required for exports or 
reexports to certain entities. The EAR contains a list of such 
entities. This rule adds entities to the Entity List, and requires a 
license for all exports and reexports of all items subject to the EAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Addition to Entity List         05/16/97                    62 FR 26922
Addition to Entity List         06/30/97                    62 FR 35334
Addition to Entity List         06/30/97                    62 FR 35335
Revision to Entity List         10/01/97                    62 FR 51369
Addition to Entity List - 
Russian Entities                07/29/98                    63 FR 40363
Revisions and Additions to 
Entity List                     05/14/01                    66 FR 24264
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________




509. REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS; COUNTRY GROUP 
E:1; LICENSE EXCEPTION TMP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule amends the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR) by revising Country Group E:1 to include all 
terrorist-supporting countries, and replacing references to Cuba, Iran, 
Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan and Syria with Country Group E:1 where 
appropriate. This rule also expands the scope of eligible countries for 
License Exception TMP for exhibition and demonstration to all countries 
except the new Country Group E:1, with certain restrictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/10/01                    66 FR 42108
Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139a; EO 12002; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is amending the Export 
Administration Regulations by expanding the current scope of control of 
explosive detection systems controlled by Export Control Classification 
Number (ECCN) 2A993 to include all types of systems that detect the 
presence of explosives or explosive residue. This rule also expands the 
control of these explosive detection systems to Iraq. In addition, this 
rule establishes a new licensing requirement on the export and reexport 
of software designed or modified for the development, production, or 
use of explosive detection systems to Iran, Iraq, Sudan, and Syria for 
antiterrorism reasons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/01

[[Page 61436]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________




511. EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0694-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




512. EXPORTS AND REEXPORTS TO SUDAN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




513. ANTI-TERRORISM CONTROLS ON IRAQ

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is amending the Export 
Administration Regulations to impose foreign policy controls on Iraq 
for anti-terrorism reasons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




514. REVISIONS TO THE NORTH KOREAN EMBARGO POLICY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/19/00                    65 FR 38148
Correction                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

[[Page 61437]]

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________




516. DE MINIMIS EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY: U.S. ORIGIN SOFTWARE 
INCORPORATED INTO FOREIGN MADE RETAIL COMMODITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
by allowing foriegn-made retail commodities that incorporate a de 
minimis, i.e., low percentage, value of controlled U.S. origin software 
to be considered ``not subject'' to the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR) after: a one time report has been submitted to the 
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA); 30 days have elapse since 
receipt of the report by BXA; and BXA has not informed the submitter of 
the report of any objections to the report. The review will determine 
if the foriegn-made commodity meets the criteria for ``retail'' and 
verify the calculations of the de minimis value.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




517. REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE 
MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 774; 15 CFR 742

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the 
xport Administration Regulations (EAR) to amend the Commerce Control 
List to reflect the reformatted Missile Technology Control Regime 
(MTCR) Annex of October 14, 1999 (Noordwijk/TEM). This final rule also 
amends Country Group A:2, MTCR, to add the Czech Republic, Korea 
(Republic of), Poland, Turkey, and Ukraine.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________




518. REVISION TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: REPLACEMENT 
LICENSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748 to 750

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC23

[[Page 61438]]

_______________________________________________________________________




519. REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; E.O. 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




520. ENTITY LIST: ADDITIONS AND REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/13/00                    65 FR 55177
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




522. LICENSE EXCEPTION AVS: CUBA, LIBYA, SERBIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




523. CLARIFICATIONS TO PART 753: SPECIAL COMPREHENSIVE LICENSE 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration administers the Special 
Comprehensive License (SCL) program to provide an effective export 
control mechanism for exporters who routinely ship to multiple end-
users. This rule amends the SCL provisions of the Export Administration 
Regulations

[[Page 61439]]

(EAR) to conform with changes in the SCL licensing process and to 
provide SCL applicants and consignees with additional guidance on how 
to fill out the forms required to submit a license application or to 
request changes in their SCLs. This rule also creates two new elements 
for SCL Internal Control Programs. These new elements require the 
establishment of procedures for screening customers and items to ensure 
that SCL transactions conform with the antiboycott provisions of the 
EAR and with EAR provisions concerning entities involved in weapons of 
mass destruction activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




524. CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION: REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) administers export 
controls on certain toxic chemicals and precursors that are listed in 
the ``Schedules of Chemicals'' contained within the ``Annex on 
Chemicals'' to the ``Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, 
Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their 
Destruction,'' also known as the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). 
This rule amends the CWC provisions in the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR) to clarify BXA licensing requirements and policies 
for chemicals and precursors controlled for CW reasons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC35
_______________________________________________________________________




525. EXPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES, MEDICINES AND MEDICAL DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
to implement certain provisions of the Trade Sanctions Reform and 
Export Enhancement Act (TSRA) of 2000. The TSRA requires the President 
to terminate existing U.S. unilateral agricultural and medical 
sanctions and also provides that the export of agricultural 
commodities, medicines and medical devices to designated terrorist 
countries be made in accordance with the licensing regime described in 
that Act. The Department of Commerce is implementing TSRA as it relates 
to exports of agricultural commodities to Cuba. This rule establishes 
License Exception Agricultural Commodities (AGR) to permit exports and 
reexports to Cuba of agricultural commodities that are not specifically 
identified on the Commerce Control List (CCL) and are classified as 
EAR99. The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets 
Control (OFAC) is implementing TSRA as it relates to exports to Iran, 
Libya, and Sudan of agricultural commodities, medicines and medical 
devices that are not specifically identified on the CCL and are 
classified as EAR99.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/12/01                    66 FR 36676
Final Rule                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________




526. ENTITY LIST: REMOVAL OF TWO RUSSIAN ENTITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq 42 USC 2139a; E.O. 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) provide that the 
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) may inform exporters, 
individually or through amendment to the EAR, that a license is 
required for exports or reexports to certain entities. The EAR contain 
a list of such entities called the Entity List. This rule removes two 
Russian entities from the Entity List: INOR Scientific Center, Moscow, 
Russia; and Polyus Scientific Production Association, 3 Ulitsa 
Vvedenskogo, 117342, Moscow.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

[[Page 61440]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC40
_______________________________________________________________________




527. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT LIST OF DUAL-USE ITEMS 
REVISIONS: COMPUTERS; AND REVISIONS TO LICENSE EXCEPTION CTP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 743; 15 CFR 774; 15 CFR 
748

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 1, 2000, the Wassenaar Arrangement agreed to 
implement several changes in its List of Dual-Use Goods and 
Technologies. This final rule revises the CCL to implement certain 
recently agreed to changes in Category 4 (Computers) of the Wassenaar 
List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies, specifically in the area of 
computers. These changes are being implemented to reflect rapid 
technological advances and controllability factors. Additional changes 
in other categories of the Wassenaar Dual-Use List will be implemented 
in the CCL in a supplemental regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to implement certain agreements 
reached at the October 2000 plenary meeting of the Australia Group 
Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation Control Regime. The 
Australia Group (AG), a multilateral form consisting of 30 
participating countries (including the United States), maintains export 
controls on a list of chemicals, biological agents, and related 
equipment and technology that could be used in the production of 
chemical or biological weapons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________




529. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT LIST OF DUAL-USE ITEMS: 
REVISIONS TO CATEGORIES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 9 OF THE COMMERCE 
CONTROL LIST AND REVISONS TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) maintains the 
Commerce Control List (CCL), which identifies those items subject to 
Department of Commerce export controls. This final rule revises certain 
entries controlled for national security reasons in Categories 1, 2, 3, 
4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 to conform with changes in the Wassenaar Arrangement's 
List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies maintained and agreed to by 
governments participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export 
Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies 
(Wassenaar Arrangement). The Wassenaar Arrangement controls strategic 
items with the objective of improving regional and international 
security and stability.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________




530.   EXPORTS TO AFGHANISTAN (THE TALIBAN) AND LIBERIA: 
IMPOSITION OF FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
to implement United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1333 of

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December 19, 2000 and 1343 of March 7, 2001, which mandated embargoes 
on the sale or supply of arms-related items, including technical 
assistance and training, to the Taliban and to Liberia, respectively. 
These steps taken by the Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) 
supplement controls implemented by the Department of State on exports 
of defense articles and services to the Taliban and to Liberia under 
the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. BXA already requires a 
license for the export and reexport to Afghanistan and Liberia of most 
of the items subject to the EAR that fall within the scope of the UNSC 
mandated ban on arms-related items (e.g., items controlled for regional 
stability and crime control reasons).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________




531.   ADDITION AND REVISION OF MISSILE PROJECTS IN THE EXPORT 
ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR) by revising the footnote to Country Group D, which 
includes missile projects of concern. This rule updates the list of 
missile projects by adding missile projects and revising others by 
expanding the scope to missile project series. This rule will increase 
the amount of applications for license submitted to the Bureau of 
Export Administration, while curtailing the availability of goods and 
technology that could contribute to missile proliferation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________




532.   REVISION, SUSPENSION, OR PROHIBITION OF USE OF ``NO 
LICENSE REQUIRED'' PROVISIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 758

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to add provisions that alert 
the public that BXA has the authority to revise, suspend, or prohibit 
the use of ``No License Required'' provisions. These provisions were 
unintentionally not included in the newly ``reformed'' EAR during the 
``regulatory reform'' exercise in March of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




533.   LICENSING JURISDICTION FOR ``SPACE QUALIFIED'' ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule amends Export Administration 
Regulations(EAR) by revising Supplement No. 1 to part 774, the Commerce 
Control List (CCL) to clarify the licensing jurisdiction of certain 
``space qualified'' items on the CCL. This rule also amends the EAR by 
removing certain ``space qualified'' items from License Exception 
eligibility in part 740 and the CCL.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




534.   EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS ENTITY LIST: REMOVAL 
OF INDIAN AND PAKISTANI ENTITIES, AND REVISION IN LICENSE POLICY.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; 22 USC 3201; 42 USC 2139a; 
PL 106-508

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 742

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 18, 1998, the Bureau of Export Administration 
(BXA) published a rule in the Federal Register (63 FR 64322) that added 
certain Indian and Pakistani entities to the Entity List in the Export 
Administration Regulations (EAR). In addition, this rule lifts the 
sanctions imposed against

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India and Pakistan on November 19, 1998 (63 FR 64322). This rule also 
revises the license review policy for items classified as EAR99 (items 
that are subject to the EAR, but are not listed on the Commerce Control 
List) to a presumption of approval for all Indian and Pakistani listed 
entities, and revises the license review policy for items list on the 
Commerce Control List to case-by-case.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




535. TRANSFER OF DUAL-USE ITEMS FROM U.S. MUNITIONS LIST TO THE COMMERCE 
CONTROL LIST

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 Supplement No. 1

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Transfer of Communications 
Satellites                      10/23/92                    57 FR 48312
Navigation and Avionics         06/23/93                    58 FR 34211
Final Rule - Transfer of 
Commercial Communication 
Satellites                      09/08/93                    58 FR 47322
Transfer of Items From the USMI 
to the CCL; Imposition of 
Certain Foreign Policy Controls 10/26/93                    58 FR 57549
Satellite Fuel                  09/29/97                    62 FR 50865


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Nilsson
Phone: 202 482-4196

RIN: 0694-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




536. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE LOG EXPORTS BAN

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 754

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Nilsson
Phone: 202 482-4196

RIN: 0694-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________




538. CLARIFICATION OF LICENSE EXCEPTION GFT (HUMANITARIAN DONATIONS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________




539. EXPORTS OF TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE; RELEASE OF TECHNOLOGY OR SOURCE 
CODE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS IN THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 0694-AB59
_______________________________________________________________________




540. INDIA AND PAKISTAN SANCTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule - India and 
Pakistan Sanctions and Other 
Measures                        11/19/98                    63 FR 64322
Interim Final Rule - Correction 
to India and Pakistan Sanctions 
and Other Measures              11/27/98                    63 FR 65352

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Final Rule                      03/17/00                    65 FR 14444
Final Rule                      07/26/00                    65 FR 45842


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/08/99                    64 FR 36779
Interim Final Rule              11/26/99                    64 FR 66372
Interim Final Rule              06/13/00                    65 FR 37039


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                            To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________




543. SHORT SUPPLY CONTROLS: CRUDE OIL EXPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 750; 15 CFR 754

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________




544. REVISIONS TO ENCRYPTION ITEMS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/19/00                    65 FR 62600


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Nilsson
Phone: 202 482-4196

RIN: 0694-AC32
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




545. LIBYA: EXPANSION OF FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 746

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 Supplement No. 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB53
_______________________________________________________________________




547. DE MINIMIS EXCLUSION FOR TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________




548. DEFINITION HARMONIZATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 772

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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/16/01                    66 FR 36909

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________




549. LICENSE EXCEPTION CTP AND PRC END-USER CERTIFICATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/23/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Mortimer
Phone: 202 482-3856

RIN: 0694-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)



_______________________________________________________________________




550. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 285

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/30/01                    66 FR 29219
Final Action Effective          06/29/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David F. Alderman
Phone: 301 975-4016
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0693-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



551.   TAKING MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO ROCKET LAUNCHES FROM 
THE KODIAK LAUNCH COMPLEX, KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS has received a request from the Alaska Aerospace 
Development Corporation (AADC) for a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to 
take small numbers of marine mammals incidental to rocket launches from 
the Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), Kodiak Island, Alaska. As a result of 
that request, NMFS is proposing regulations that would authorize the 
incidental taking of a small number of marine mammals. In order to 
issue such regulations, NMFS must determine that these takings will 
have a negligible impact on the affected species and stocks of marine 
mammals and will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the 
availability of marine mammal species or stocks for subsistence uses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Simona Perry Roberts, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13727, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Fax: 301 713-0376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP62
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



552. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR TILEFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: This FMP would manage tilefish (Lopholatilus 
chamaeleonticeps) in the EEZ along the Atlantic Coast north of the 
Virginia/North Carolina border to rebuild the stock.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

[[Page 61445]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




553. AMENDMENT 4 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF FISH 
FISHERY OF PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: Amendment 3 would restrict the use of gillnets, fish traps, 
and other gear in the reef fish fishery in the Caribbean exclusive 
economic zone. Amendment 4 would address the possible need for 
permitting in the fish trap fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: Amendments to FMP Amendment 47 to the Groundfish of the BSAI 
and FMP Amendment 47 to the Gulf of Alaska Groundfish to implement an 
observer program, replacing the interim Observer Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI69
_______________________________________________________________________




555. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH PERMIT AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 
FOR PELAGIC TROLL AND HANDLINE VESSELS FISHING OFF PACIFIC REMOTE 
ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This action will establish NMFS permit/reporting requirements 
for pelagic troll and handline vessels fishing in waters off U.S. 
Pacific Island possessions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AJ08
_______________________________________________________________________




556. AMEND THE FOREIGN FISHING REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS 
OF A PACIFIC INSULAR AREA FISHERY AGREEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amend the foreign fishing regulations at 50 CFR part 600 
subpart F to authorize foreign fishing under a Pacific Insular Area 
Fishery Agreement (PIAFA). Foreign fishing vessels fishing under a 
PIAFA would be authorized to fish in the EEZ around American Samoa, 
Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and other U.S. insular areas in the 
Pacific. Prior to the negotiation of a PIAFA, American Samoa, Guam and 
the Northern Mariana Islands must develop a three-year Marine 
Conservation Plan (MCP) detailing the use of funds collected under a 
PIAFA. A MCP must be consistent with relevant Fishery Management Plans. 
The Magnuson-Stevens Act further provides that fees received by the 
Secretary for foreign fishing under a PIAFA for American Samoa, Guam, 
or the Northern Mariana Islands shall be deposited into the United 
States Treasury and then covered over to the Treasury of the Pacific 
Insular Area for which the funds were collected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric

[[Page 61446]]

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

RIN: 0648-AJ60
_______________________________________________________________________




557. ESTABLISH CENTRAL REGISTRY FOR LIMITED ACCESS SYSTEM PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Establishment of a central registry for limited access system 
permits as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act section 305(h).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/07/97                    62 FR 24897
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/05/97
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles L. Cooper, Program Leader, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2396
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ77
_______________________________________________________________________




558. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO DEVELOP A C. BAIRDI VESSEL INCENTIVE 
PROGRAM

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: Develop a C. bairdi crab fishery vessel incentive program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK08
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773c

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK17
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: Regulations would require observer coverage on vessels in the 
at-sea processing sector of the whiting fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, Acting Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AK26
_______________________________________________________________________




561. AMENDMENT 54 TO FMP FOR GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF BERING SEA AND 
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA AND AMENDMENT 54 TO FMP FOR GROUNDFISH OF GULF OF 
ALASKA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: These FMP amendments would change sablefish use limits from 
percentages to quota share units; add a leasing provision to allow 
initial recipients of quota shares to lease 10 percent of their 
individual fishing quota pooled across all areas, with an option to 
restrict this allowance to the Bering Sea; and modify plan language to 
allow an individual who holds an initial allocation of quota share to 
hire a skipper to fish individual IFQ on a collectively owned vessel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/01                    66 FR 52090
NPRM Comment Period End         11/26/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 61447]]

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

RIN: 0648-AK70
_______________________________________________________________________




562. ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: BOTTOMFISH FISHERIES IN THE 
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This regulatory action would facilitate and enable 
adjustments to management measures governing bottomfish fisheries of 
the main and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Possible measures include a 
point system based on historical participation, a limited permit 
transfer process, or re lottery system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02
Final Action                    03/00/02
Final Action Effective          04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AK82
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise current exempted fishing regulations 
to specifically authorize the use of an exempted fishing permit as the 
method of allowing the compensation of private vessels for their 
conduct of resource assessment. Specific methodology for vessel 
compensation would be developed on a fishery-by-fishery basis. The rule 
would also make other minor changes in the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK84
_______________________________________________________________________




564. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO FUND PURCHASE OF LIMITED ENTRY TRAWL 
PERMITS TO REDUCE EXCESS CAPACITY IN PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FLEET

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: Regulations would authorize Federal purchase of Pacific Coast 
groundfish limited entry trawl permits, under section 312(b) of the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, ``Fishing 
Capacity Reduction Program.'' Federal purchase of trawl permits would 
be considered a ``loan'' to the trawl fleet, which would be repaid by 
that fleet through a tax on groundfish landings by limited entry trawl 
vessels. The goal of this program would be to match effort within the 
fishery more closely with available resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, Acting Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL66
_______________________________________________________________________




565. ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: CRUSTACEAN FISHERIES IN THE 
WESTERN PACIFIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This regulatory action, under an amendment to the Western 
Pacific Crustaceans FMP, would add the EEZ waters off the U.S. Pacific 
Island Possessions and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as 
crustaceans management areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02
Final Action                    03/00/02
Final Action Effective          04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AL67

[[Page 61448]]

_______________________________________________________________________




566. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE LINGCOD AND BOCACCIO ROCKFISH 
BETWEEN COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL GROUNDFISH FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: Regulations would set allocations of lingcod and bocaccio 
rockfish between the commercial and recreational fisheries for Pacific 
Coast groundfish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, Acting Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL69
_______________________________________________________________________




567. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CALICO SCALLOP FISHERY IN THE SOUTH 
ATLANTIC REGION (FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: The FMP could include the following measures: (1) Definitions 
of management unit, MSY, OY, and overfishing; (2) requirement for a 
vessel permit to harvest or possess calico scallops in or from the 
South Atlantic EEZ; (3) designation of essential fish habitat for 
calico scallops; (4) prohibition on harvest of calico scallops in the 
area bounded to the west by 80 degrees W. longitude, to the north by 28 
degrees 30 minutes N. latitude, to the south by 27 degrees 30 minutes 
N. latitude, and to the east by the 100 fathom depth contour; and (5) 
requirement for use of transponders by calico scallop vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL78
_______________________________________________________________________




568. COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT ADDRESSING SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT 
REQUIREMENTS REGARDING OVERFISHING, BYCATCH, FISHING COMMUNITIES AND 
PROVISIONS FOR FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR THE CARIBBEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: This comprehensive amendment will amend the Caribbean Fishery 
Management Council's existing fishery management plans for queen conch, 
coral resources, spiny lobster, and reef fish to address the 
Sustainable Fisheries Act requirements regarding section 102 
definitions (e.g., overfished, overfishing), bycatch provisions, 
fishery impact statements, effects on fishing communities, and 
preventing overfishing and rebuilding overfished stocks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Under 16 USC 1853 note, each Regional Fishery 
Management Council must submit to NMFS amendments to its fishery 
management plans and any associated proposed regulations bringing them 
into compliance with the Sustainable Fisheries Act (P.L. 104-297). 
Final regulations to be published within 30 days of NPRM comment 
period.

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

RIN: 0648-AL86
_______________________________________________________________________




569. CRAB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA RESERVES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL92
_______________________________________________________________________




570. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REINSTATE 6000 POUND TRIP LIMIT OF HALIBUT 
IN AREA NORTHEAST OF THE BERING SEA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

[[Page 61449]]

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would reinstate a 6000 pound 
halibut trip limit in the halibut management area northeast of the 
Bering Sea.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AL97
_______________________________________________________________________




571. AMENDMENT 6 - DEFINITION OF OVERFISHING FOR SALMON FISHERIES OFF 
ALASKA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AL98
_______________________________________________________________________




572. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO REVISE CDQ REGULATIONS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: Revisions to the CDQ regulations that would include: overage/
underage provisions, pooling, and removing species from CDQ; revise 
observer coverage requirements shoreside; crab CDQ regulations change 
to allow start in September crab management year instead of calendar 
year; change start date for CDQ trawl fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM07
_______________________________________________________________________




573. AMENDMENT 10 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHRIMP FISHERY 
OF THE GULF OF MEXICO (FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: Amendment 10 would extend the FMP requirements for using 
bycatch reduction devices in shrimp trawls in the EEZ from Cape San 
Blas, Florida, east and south to the boundary line (in South Florida) 
between the areas of jurisdiction of the Gulf of Mexico and South 
Atlantic Fishery Management Councils.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM23
_______________________________________________________________________




574. ENHANCED MEASURES TO MITIGATE SEABIRD BYCATCH IN THE ALASKA 
LONGLINE FISHERIES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, One year from approval of overfishing 
definitions. Final regulations to be published within 30 days of end of 
NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would enhance measures designed to 
mitigate seabird bycatch in the longline fisheries off Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

[[Page 61450]]

Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AM30
_______________________________________________________________________




575. ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO REVISE 
IMPROVED RETENTION/IMPROVED UTILIZATION PROGRAM

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM39
_______________________________________________________________________




576. AMENDMENT 67 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BERING 
SEA AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: Amendment 67 will establish gear and Pacific cod species 
endorsements. This requires an additional species/gear endorsement on 
the License Limitation Program license of fishermen who wish to fish 
for Pacific cod with fixed gear.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/01/01                    66 FR 49908
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM40
_______________________________________________________________________




577. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE 
NORTH PACIFIC OBSERVER PROGRAM

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: This would change the regulations implementing the North 
Pacific Observer program, including authority to place NMFS personnel 
onboard fish or processing vessels, revised requirements for shoreside 
accommodations for observers, and revisions to observer coverage 
levels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM44
_______________________________________________________________________




578. AMENDMENT 53 TO THE GROUNDFISH FISHERIES OF THE GULF OF ALASKA 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: This FMP amendment is to require full retention of demersal 
shelf rockfish to provide State of Alaska fishery managers an enhanced 
estimate of bycatch rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM51
_______________________________________________________________________




579. FRAMEWORK REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR THE ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY 
SPECIES (HMS) FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Framework regulatory amendment to the HMS FMP will adjust 
gear/permitting/reporting requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

[[Page 61451]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM91
_______________________________________________________________________




580. AMENDMENT 62 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BERING 
SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS MANAGEMENT AREA AND AMENDMENT 62 TO THE FMP FOR 
THE GROUNDFISH OF THE GULF OF ALASKA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 105-277

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 30, 2000.

Abstract: Fishery Management Plan amendment to comply with the 
requirements of the American Fisheries Act by revising inshore/offshore 
directed pollock allocations and replacement requirements for eligible 
vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM94
_______________________________________________________________________




581. IMPLEMENTATION OF WESTERN PACIFIC CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEM FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This action would implement the Western Pacific Coral Reef 
Ecosystem FMP. Possible initial management measures include permit and 
reporting requirements, framework procedures, gear restrictions, 
harvest limits/restrictions, marine protected areas, no anchoring 
zones, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AM97
_______________________________________________________________________




582. ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: BOTTOMFISH FISHERIES IN THE 
WESTERN PACIFIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This regulatory action would facilitate and enable 
adjustments to management measures for the bottomfish fisheries in Guam 
and American Samoa. Possible regulatory changes include closed areas, 
gear restrictions, seasons, permit and notification/reporting 
requirements, etc. Also, under an amendment to the FMP, the EEZ waters 
of the U.S. Pacific Island Possessions and Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana islands would be governed as bottomfish management areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AM98
_______________________________________________________________________




583. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES FISHERIES; MANAGEMENT OF THE 
ATLANTIC BLUE MARLIN AND WHITE MARLIN RECREATIONAL FISHERIES

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic 
Tuna recommended that the United States limit annual recreational 
landings of Atlantic blue marlin and white marlin to 250 marlin, 
combined, for 2001 and 2002. NMFS may consider an adjustment of the 
minimum size, as well as management measure to enhance reporting of 
non-tournament landings to comply with the ICCAT framework provisions 
of Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Billfish Fishery Management Plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/09/00                    65 FR 48671
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/25/00
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable

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Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN06
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 640

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

Abstract: Amendment 7 would address issues regarding the impacts of the 
FMP's tailing permit provisions on State spiny lobster conservation 
efforts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN08
_______________________________________________________________________




585. AMENDMENT 18 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF FISH 
RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: Amendment 18 would address the need for improved conservation 
of grouper stocks in the Gulf of Mexico by establishing additional 
closed seasons and areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN09
_______________________________________________________________________




586. AMENDMENT 7 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE STONE CRAB 
FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 654

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN10
_______________________________________________________________________




587. AMENDMENT 13 TO THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: Amendment 13 is being developed to bring the disapproved 
Essential Fish Habitat portions of Amendment 12 into compliance with 
the Sustainable Fisheries Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/02
Final Action                    04/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AN12
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: Amendment 10 would implement a management strategy that would 
incorporate rotational closed areas for rebuilding the sea scallop 
resource. This action may replace or modify the current DAS reduction 
schedule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/02

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NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/02
Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN16
_______________________________________________________________________




589. AMENDMENT 13 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: This action would amend the FMP to address the Magnuson-
Stevens Act requirement to implement a stock rebuilding program for all 
of the regulated multispecies. Management measures may include a days-
at-sea reduction, gear reductions and area management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/02
Final Action                    10/00/02
Final Action Effective          11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN17
_______________________________________________________________________




590. DEEP-SEA RED CRAB FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: This action would establish a fishery management plan for the 
red crab fishery to protect the stock.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/02
Final Action                    04/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN68
_______________________________________________________________________




591. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO PREVENT OR MITIGATE THE TAKE OF SEA TURTLES 
IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC PELAGIC FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This regulatory action would modify the management program 
for the western Pacific pelagic fisheries to mitigate or prevent the 
take of sea turtles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AN75
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/02
Final Action                    04/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AN76
_______________________________________________________________________




593. GENERIC AMENDMENT ADDRESSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TORTUGAS 
MARINE RESERVES UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

[[Page 61454]]

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

Abstract: The Generic Tortugas Amendment would amend the Gulf of Mexico 
Fishery Management Council's fishery management plans to establish the 
portion of the Tortugas North ecological reserve that falls within the 
Gulf of Mexico EEZ and to establish the Tortugas South Ecological 
Reserve, which resides entirely within the EEZ and includes Riley's 
Hump (a fish spawning aggregation site). Fishing for any species, 
including Atlantic highly migratory species, would be prohibited within 
these marine reserves. Additionally, anchoring by fishing vessels would 
be prohibited within the marine reserves. Along with regulations issued 
by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (under NOAA's National 
Ocean Service), the Generic Tortugas Amendment would protect unique and 
valuable reef resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN83
_______________________________________________________________________




594. REGULATORY AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE GULF OF MEXICO BRD PROTOCOL 
UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHRIMP FISHERY OF THE GULF OF 
MEXICO (FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN84
_______________________________________________________________________




595. REGULATORY AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE SOUTH ATLANTIC BRD TESTING AND 
CERTIFICATION PROTOCOL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN86
_______________________________________________________________________




596. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SARGASSUM HABITAT OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC 
(FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: Sargassum habitat is defined as essential fish habitat for 
several managed fish stocks in the South Atlantic region under the 
provisions of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's fishery 
management plans. To further conserve and manage Sargassum habitat, the 
Council's proposed new FMP would restrict the commercial harvest of 
Sargassum to avoid further expansion of the current limited fishery and 
to reduce the potential for habitat loss.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN87

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597. AMENDMENT 3 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE GOLDEN CRAB 
FISHERY OFF THE SOUTHERN ATLANTIC STATES (FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO23
_______________________________________________________________________




598. ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: PRECIOUS CORAL FISHERIES IN THE 
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This FMP amendment would facilitate and enable adjustments to 
management measures for the precious coral fisheries in the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Possible 
regulatory changes could include inclusion of the EEZ around CNMI, 
within the management area of the FMP, as well as permit and reporting 
requirements for harvesters in this area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02
Final Action                    03/00/02
Final Action Effective          04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AO47
_______________________________________________________________________




599. AMENDMENT 11 TO FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SHRIMP FISHERY OF GULF 
OF MEXICO (FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: Amendment 11 would require vessels using shrimp trawls in the 
Gulf of Mexico EEZ to obtain Federal permits for the purposes of 
identifying vessels and reporting and describe permit qualification 
criteria and permit application, issuance, and transferability 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO51
_______________________________________________________________________




600. AMENDMENT 14 TO THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: Amendment 14 is being developed to modify the quota 
allocations and monitoring, the permit issuance regulations, and 
establish trap/pot restrictions for the black sea bass fishery. In 
addition, this action may include additional management measures for 
scup and summer flounder.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AO55
_______________________________________________________________________




601. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ADDRESS INACCURACIES IN CURRENT NORTHEAST 
FISHERIES REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: This amendment would modify the current regulations for the 
fisheries of the northeastern United States to address omissions and 
errors that have resulted from numerous regulatory changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/02
Final Action                    04/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AO57
_______________________________________________________________________




602. AMENDMENTS TO FMPS FOR GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH AND GULF OF MEXICO 
AND SOUTH ATLANTIC COASTAL MIGRATORY PELAGIC RESOURCES TO LIMIT ENTRY 
INTO GULF OF MEXICO RECREATIONAL-FOR-HIRE FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO62
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO63
_______________________________________________________________________




604. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES FISHERIES; ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA 
INCIDENTAL CATCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is considering rulemaking on modifications to the target 
catch requirements for the incidental longline fishery for Atlantic 
bluefin tuna (BFT). NMFS requests comments on possible changes to 
Atlantic tuna regulations prior to drafting proposed changes to those 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/17/00                    65 FR 69492
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/14/00
Comment Period Extended         01/16/01
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO75
_______________________________________________________________________




605. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; EXEMPTED FISHING PERMITS 
PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS amends procedures for issuing exempted fishing permits 
for

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fishing activities that are otherwise prohibited, and for scientific 
research permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO79
_______________________________________________________________________




606. VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM TO THE POLLOCK, PACIFIC COD, AND ATKA 
MACKEREL GROUNDFISH FISHERIES IN THE BSAI AND GOA

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: Establish rulemaking to require the installation and use of a 
vessel monitoring system (VMS) on catcher/processors, motherships, and 
catcher vessels participating in the directed fisheries for pollock, 
Pacific cod, or Atka mackerel in the BSAI and GOA. The VMS would 
provide NMFS with accurate and timely information about the vessels' 
location, necessary to manage catch limits inside Steller sea lion 
critical habitat areas and to monitor fishing activities when these 
areas are closed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO81
_______________________________________________________________________




607. RECREATIONAL MEASURES FOR THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA 
BASS FISHERIES FOR FISHING YEAR 2002

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: This action would establish the possession limit, size limit, 
and other management measures for the recreational fisheries for 
fishing year 2002

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02
Final Action                    03/00/02
Final Action Effective          04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AO91
_______________________________________________________________________




608. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; SWORDFISH QUOTAS AND FISHING 
AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would implement several recommendations 
adopted by the International Commission for the Conservation of 
Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) in November 2000. These recommendations include 
a ban on the importation of bigeye tuna from non-members Belize, 
Honduras, Cambodia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and ICCAT 
member Equatorial Guinea, the development of statistical document 
programs for swordfish and bigeye tuna to monitor harvests and assist 
in the collection of trade data, the establishment of a 400 metric ton 
conservation reserve for North Atlantic swordfish and the establishment 
of a 2001 catch limit for South Atlantic swordfish, consistent with 
catch limits in recent years. This rule would also clarify authorized 
fishing areas for highly migratory species in the Atlantic Ocean.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO93
_______________________________________________________________________




609. REGULATORY AMENDMENT UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR GULF OF 
MEXICO REEF FISH (FMP) TO ESTABLISH A RED SNAPPER STOCK REBUILDING PLAN 
AND TO SET RED SNAPPER OVERFISHING TARGETS AND THRESHOLDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: This regulatory amendment under the FMP's framework procedure 
would establish a revised red snapper stock rebuilding plan and red 
snapper overfishing targets and thresholds, all intended to meet 
requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act as amended by the Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP02
_______________________________________________________________________




610. AMENDMENT 13 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SNAPPER-GROUPER 
FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: Amendment 13 will revise permit transfers, revise MSY and 
overfishing definitions, revise snowy grouper and golden tilefish 
management measures, and include a formal section 7 analysis on the 
interaction of gear (with an emphasis on black sea bass traps) with 
endangered and threatened species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP03
_______________________________________________________________________




611. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS 
FISHERIES FOR FISHING YEAR 2002

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish allowable harvest levels and 
other management measures for fishing year 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP06
_______________________________________________________________________




612. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SPINY DOGFISH FISHERY FOR FISHING YEAR 2002

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP07
_______________________________________________________________________




613. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID, AND BUTTERFISH 
FISHERIES FOR FISHING YEAR 2002

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: This action would establish initial annual amounts, for 
fishing year 2002, of optimum yield as well as the amounts for 
allowable biological catch, domestic annual harvest, domestic annual 
processing, joint venture processing, and total allowable levels of 
foreign fishing for these species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP08

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614. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ATLANTIC SURF CLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG 
FISHERIES FOR FISHING YEAR 2002

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: This action would establish allowable harvests of surf clams 
and ocean quahogs from the exclusive economic zone for fishing year 
2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP09
_______________________________________________________________________




615. ANNUAL FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MONKFISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT 
PLAN FOR FISHING YEAR 2002

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: This action would implement management measures for the 
monkfish fishery for fishing year 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP11
_______________________________________________________________________




616. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 2 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID, AND BUTTERFISH FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: Framework Adjustment 2 would implement a 5-year extension of 
the Illex squid moratorium; a rollover of the mackerel specifications 
in the event the current annual specifications are not in place 
(excluding TALFF specifications); a modification to the overfishing 
definition and in-season adjustment provision for the Loligo squid 
fishery; and a Loligo squid trip limit exemption in the directed Illex 
squid fishery during the months of June to September in the event the 
directed Loligo squid fishery is closed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP12
_______________________________________________________________________




617.   AMERICAN LOBSTER FISHERY; REVISIONS TO LOBSTER TRAP 
LIMITS, CONSERVATION EQUIVALANCY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WATERS, AND 
CLARIFICATION OF LOBSTER MANAGEMENT BOUNDARIES PER ADDENDUM 1

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS announces that it is considering, and seeking public 
comment on, revisions to Federal American lobster regulations for 
Federal permit holders associated with Amendment 3 of the Interstate 
Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster (ISFMP). Addendum I to 
Amendment 3 of the ISFMP, approved by the Atlantic States Marine 
Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) on August 3, 1999, provides for the 
control of fishing effort as determined by historical participation in 
the American lobster trap fisheries in offshore waters of the Exclusive 
Economic Zone (EEZ) and areas of the EEZ closer to shore between New 
York and North Carolina. The addendum also clarifies lobster management 
area boundaries in Massachusetts waters. In addition, the ISFMP calls 
for the implementation of conservation equivalent trap limits in New 
Hampshire waters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Thomas Meyer, Fisheries Biologist, Office of 
Intergovernmental/Recreational Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Suite 425, 8484 
Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 427-2014

RIN: 0648-AP15
_______________________________________________________________________




618.   AMERICAN LOBSTER; MODIFY MANAGEMENT MEASURES, HISTORICAL 
PARTICIPATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101 et seq

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CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative 
Management Act (Act), 16 U.S.C. et seq., NMFS announces that it is 
considering, and seeking public comment on, revisions to Federal 
American lobster regulations for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in 
response to recommendations from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries 
Commission (ASMFC) to NMFS in Addendum II to Amendment 3 of the 
Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster (ISFMP). 
Addendum II, approved by the ASMFC on February 1, 2001, revises the 
Amendment 3 egg production schedule in each of seven lobster 
conservation management areas (LCMAs) to end overfishing of American 
lobster stocks by the end of 2008. The management measures defined in 
Addendum II to meet the egg production targets include a series of 
minimum gauge size increases (increases in the minimum allowable 
harvest size of American lobster) in five of the seven LCMAs, trap gear 
modifications, and a 4-year trap reduction schedule for LCMA 3.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/24/01                    66 FR 28726
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/25/01
NPRM                            12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Thomas Meyer, Fisheries Biologist, Office of 
Intergovernmental/Recreational Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Suite 425, 8484 
Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 427-2014

RIN: 0648-AP18
_______________________________________________________________________




619.   FISHING CAPACITY REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE CRAB SPECIES 
COVERED BY THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE BERING SEA/ALEUTIAN 
ISLANDS KING AND TANNER CRABS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1861a; 46 USC 1279f; PL 106-554

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 1, 2001, Publish Final 
Regulations.
Other, Statutory, December 31, 2001, Complete Fishing Capacity 
Reduction Program.

Abstract: Establishes a fishing capacity reduction program in the 
fishery for the crab species covered by the Fishery Management Plan for 
the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs. The crab 
reduction program makes payments for revoking crab licenses in, and 
withdrawing fishing vessels from, the crab fishery. Reducing the number 
of crab licenses and vessels in the crab fishery increases post-
reduction harvesting productivity, helps conserve and manage the crab 
resources, and fosters the potential for rationalizing crab fishery 
harvesting effort. The proposed regulations add a new section 600.1018 
to the fishing capacity reduction framework regulations contained in 
subpart L to 50 CFR part 600.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael L. Grable, Chief, Financial Services Division, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP25
_______________________________________________________________________




620.   EXTENSION OF IMPLEMENTATION DATE OF THE YEAR 4 DEFAULT 
MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR SMALL-MESH MULTISPECIES (WHITING, RED HAKE AND 
OFFSHORE HAKE)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to extend the implementation date of the 
year-four default management measures for small-mesh multispecies 
(whiting, red hake and offshore hake) for one year to May 1, 2003. 
Under the year-four default measures, which are currently scheduled to 
become effective on May 1, 2002, vessels would be prohibited from 
fishing for whiting with mesh less than 3 inches (square or diamond) in 
almost all New England and Mid-Atlantic fisheries, and a 10,000 lb 
possession limit would automatically be implemented for whiting and 
offshore hake, combined.

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

RIN: 0648-AP32
_______________________________________________________________________




621.   REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT PERMIT STACKING IN THE 
LIMITED ENTRY FIXED GEAR SABLEFISH FISHERY IN 2002 AND BEYOND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, Final Rule must be published 30 days 
after end of comment period on the Proposed Rule.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would implement the following

[[Page 61461]]

Amendment 14 provisions: permit owners will be required to provide 
detailed ownership information to ensure that no person has ownership 
interest in or holds more than 3 permits; current permit owners who 
were not permit owners before November 1, 2000, will be required to be 
on board the vessel fishing against the sablefish cumulative limits 
associated with that vessel's permit(s); vessels landing sablefish 
against their primary season limits will be required to contact 
enforcement officials before making sablefish landings; vessel owners 
wishing to freeze sablefish at sea will be required to provide proof of 
a history of freezing sablefish at sea in the years 1998, 1999, or 
2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, Acting Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AP38
_______________________________________________________________________




622.   REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ALLOW EXPERIMENTAL SETNET 
SABLEFISH LANDINGS TO QUALIFY LIMITED ENTRY SABLEFISH ENDORSEMENT 
HOLDERS FOR TIER ASSIGNMENT IN THE WEST COAST PRIMARY SABLEFISH FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, Final Rule must be published 30 days 
after end of comment period on Proposed Rule.

Abstract: This proposed regulation would alter sablefish tier 
qualification requirements at 50 CFR 660 to include sablefish landings 
made in the 1984-1986 setnet sablefish fishery. This is a minor 
regulation intended to allow sablefish endorsement holders to qualify 
for sablefish tier assignment based on both fixed gear sablefish 
landings and on experimental setnet sablefish landings, and will not 
change the effect of the fishery on the sablefish resource nor change 
the overall sablefish harvest level.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, Acting Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AP39
_______________________________________________________________________




623.   AMENDMENT 5 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
SHRIMP FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 2001.
Final, Statutory, April 2002.

Abstract: This rule would implement Amendment 5 to the Fishery 
Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South Atlantic Region 
(FMP). This rule proposes to: (1) Establish a license limitation 
program for the rock shrimp fishery prosecuted south of the South 
Carolina-Georgia border in the South Atlantic Region that: (a) have 
held a valid rock shrimp permit prior to December 31, 1999; and (b) can 
demonstrate landings of at least 15,000 pounds in any one year from 
1996 to 1999; (2) require captains operating permitted vessels fishing 
for rock shrimp in the South Atlantic EEZ to have a vessel operator's 
permit issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service to participate 
in the fishery; (3) require the minimum allowable mesh size for a trawl 
used to fish in the South Atlantic EEZ for rock shrimp be 1 and 7/8 
inch stretched mesh; and (4) any vessel fishing for rock shrimp in the 
South Atlantic Council's EEZ will be required to use an approved vessel 
monitoring system that would not exceed $1,200 in cost for equipment 
and installation. Annual communication costs would not exceed $800.
This amendment would be controversial.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter J. Eldridge, Fishery Management Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-3583
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP41
_______________________________________________________________________




624.   IMPLEMENTATION OF FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR HIGHLY 
MIGRATORY SPECIES FISHERIES OFF THE WEST COAST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These actions would publish proposed and final rules for a 
Fishery Management Plan for Highly Migratory Species Fisheries off the 
West Coast (FMP). The FMP is currently under development by the Pacific 
Fishery Management Council (Council) under the terms of the Magnuson-
Stevens Act and other applicable law. The FMP will both establish a 
process for implementing regulations as deemed necessary in the future 
and provide a basis for initial regulation of selected fishery sectors 
(e.g., drift gillnet and longline) to ensure conservation of the fish 
stocks involved and protection of species of special concern such as 
sea turtles and seabirds. The FMP will include substantial 
environmental and economic analyses consistent with the requirements of 
the National Environmental Policy Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 
and Executive Order 12296 and other laws and orders. Steps for 
reviewing and implementing approved elements of the FMP are set forth 
in the Magnuson-Stevens Act and include provisions for

[[Page 61462]]

publication of proposed and final rules within certain time periods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02
Final Action                    07/00/02
Final Action Effective          08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner, Assistant Regional Administrator for 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Southwest Region, 501 W, Ocean Boulevard, 
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AP42
_______________________________________________________________________




625.   FRAMEWORK 1 TO THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY MANAGEMENT 
PLAN

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement management measures to allow 
seasonal allocation of Area 1A total allowable catch levels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP44
_______________________________________________________________________




626.   TAKING AND IMPORTING MARINE MAMMALS; TAKING MARINE 
MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO ROCKET LAUNCHES AT VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS has received a request from the 30th Space Wing for and 
proposes to issue a modification to the monitoring requirements of the 
5-year programmatic regulations governing the incidental take of marine 
mammals during rocket launch operations (50 CFR 216.120-128). The 
requested modification would reduce the current requirement to perform 
biological monitoring during all space vehicle launches at Vandenberg 
Air Force Base, CA (VAFB) during any time of the year to space vehicle 
launches at VAFB during only the Pacific harbor seal (Phoca vitulina 
richardsi) pupping season (March 1 to June 30). This request is based 
on a scientific research program and the bioacoustic monitoring of 
space vehicle launches conducted from 1997 through 2001 at VAFB.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Simona Perry Roberts, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13727, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Fax: 301 713-0376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP47
_______________________________________________________________________




627.   ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; PELAGIC LONGLINE 
FISHERY; SEA TURTLE PROTECTION MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement measures that were discussed in the 
June 14, 2001, Biological Opinion to reduce the bycatch mortality of 
endangered and threatened sea turtles. These requirements would be 
adopted by vessels that fish in specified highly migratory species 
(HMS) fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean. Also, this rule would finalize 
the interim final rule published on March 30, 2001, the emergency rule 
that published on July 13, 2001, and clarify the HMS regulations to 
address certain enforcement issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP49
_______________________________________________________________________




628.   REGULATORY AMENDMENT UNDER THE COASTAL MIGRATORY 
PELAGICS FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 622

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: In accordance with the FMP's framework procedure for 
regulatory adjustments, this action would establish biomass-based stock 
status criteria such as maximum-sustainable yield (MSY), optimum yield 
(OY), and definitions of overfishing and overfished using default 
control rules as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation 
and Management Act.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/02
Final Action                    03/00/02
Final Action Effective          04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP50
_______________________________________________________________________




629.   AMENDMENT 2 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE QUEEN 
CONCH RESOURCES OF PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: Amendment 2 would establish harvest restrictions for queen 
conch in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the U.S. Caribbean. The 
queen conch resource is overfished and needs to be rebuilt to a healthy 
level consistent with requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act. Possible management measures include 
reducing bag limits and commercial trip limits in the EEZ, possibly to 
zero for both measures, and gear restrictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02
Final Action                    10/00/02
Final Action Effective          11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP51
_______________________________________________________________________




630.   ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: BOTTOMFISH FISHERIES 
IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 2002.

Abstract: This regulatory action would facilitate management of the 
limited access bottomfish fisheries of the Northwestern Hawaiian 
Islands by removing barriers to sustained participation. Possible 
measures including changes to, or elimination of, the current minimum 
landing requirements, and adjustments to restrictions on permit and 
vessel charters and leases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/02
Final Action                    04/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AP53
_______________________________________________________________________




631.   ATLANTIC SURFCLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG FISHERIES; AMENDMENT 
13

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 648

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

Abstract: Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic 
Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries would describe gear impacts on 
essential fish habitat, revise the surfclam overfishing definition, 
establish multiyear quotas, and add/revise other measures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/02
Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP57
_______________________________________________________________________




632.   ATLANTIC BLUEFISH FISHERY; SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISHING 
YEAR 2002

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: This action would establish the Atlantic bluefish total 
allowable landings, commercial quota, recreational harvest limit, and 
managment measures for the exclusive economic zone for fishing year 
2002

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 61464]]

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

RIN: 0648-AP59
_______________________________________________________________________




633.   ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID, AND BUTTERFISH FISHERIES; 
AMENDMENT 9

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic 
Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish Fisheries would establish a controlled 
access program for mackerel and extend the Illex squid permit 
moratorium.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02
Final Action                    08/00/02
Final Action Effective          09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP60
_______________________________________________________________________




634.   RULEMAKING TO IMPLEMENT A VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM UNDER 
THE SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 2001.
Final, Statutory, January 2002.

Abstract: This rulemaking will implement an electronic vessel 
monitoring system under the South Pacific Tuna Act. The system is 
satellite-based with individual US purse seine vessels providing 
automatic location information to the Forum Fisheries Agency located in 
Honiara, Solomon Islands. This rule will require all U.S. purse seine 
vessels operating within the South Pacific Tuna Treaty Area shall 
participate and shall install and operate a transponder of the type and 
in such a manner as agreed upon by the Parties to the ``Treaty on 
Fisheries between the Governments of Certain Pacific Island States and 
the Government of the United States of America'' (implemented as the 
South Pacific Tuna Act).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02
Final Action                    06/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AP61
_______________________________________________________________________




635. SEA TURTLE MONITORING AND CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR NONSHRIMP 
FISHERIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to protect sea turtles through the 
implementation of sea turtle conservation measures on nonshrimp 
fisheries. Bottom trawlers in the mid-Atlantic take sea turtles when 
not using turtle excluder devices (TEDs) and may jeopardize the 
continued existence of endangered sea turtles. NMFS proposes to require 
TEDs in all bottom trawlers operating from Texas through Delaware. 
Other non-shrimp fisheries using tow lines, gill nets, or other gear 
probably take significant numbers of sea turtles. In order to better 
quantify that level of take, NMFS proposes to require observers in all 
fisheries suspected of taking turtles in all U.S. waters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/10/92                    57 FR 30709
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/08/92
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1431
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________




636. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR MARINE MAMMAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1372 (c)(6)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide for the issuance of permits to take 
marine mammals by only level B harassment for the purpose of 
educational or commercial photography.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Trevor Spradlin, Marine Mammal Biologist, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2289
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




637. PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR DEFINING SERIOUS INJURY; REQUEST FOR 
COMMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361

[[Page 61465]]

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the National 
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is responsible for assessing and 
reducing the level of serious injury and mortality that occurs 
incidental to commercial fishing operations. NMFS is issuing proposed 
guidelines for determining what constitutes a serious injury to a 
marine mammal. If finalized, NMFS will use these guidelines in 
assessing fisheries beginning in 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL44
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS will issue protective regulations for Johnson's 
seagrass, a threatened species under section 4(d) of the Endangered 
Species Act (ESA). This will allow NMFS to tailor protective measures 
to best fit Johnson's seagrass.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL59
_______________________________________________________________________




639. NORTH ATLANTIC WHALE PROTECTION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216; 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Investigate the need to adopt regulations to decrease 
negative action of whale watching.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/04/00                      65 FR 270
NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Trevor Spradlin, Marine Mammal Biologist, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2289
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM85
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Trevor Spradlin, Marine Mammal Biologist, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2289
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN43
_______________________________________________________________________




641. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; SHRIMP FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issues this advance notice of proposed rulemaking 
(ANPRM) to announce that it is considering publishing regulations that 
would make technical changes to the requirements for turtle excluder 
devices (TEDs) to increase their effectiveness. In particular, NMFS is 
considering increasing the size of TED escape openings to allow larger 
turtles to escape. The options NMFS is currently considering are: 
Requiring the leatherback opening with a minimum 32-inch grid in all 
areas (71-inch opening), or requiring a 35-inch by 16-inch opening with 
a minimum 30-inch grid in all areas. In addition, NMFS is considering 
other modifications to the TED regulations, including modifying or 
decertifying hooped hard TEDs and weedless TEDs, changing the 
requirements for the types of flotation devices allowed, and extending 
the requirement to have a short flap and grid angle of no greater than 
45 degree on bottom opening TEDs (other than TEDs equipped with the 
leatherback opening) to all areas in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the 
Southeast U.S. Atlantic. NMFS is also considering modifications to the 
leatherback contingency plan (50 CFR 223.206(d)(2)(iv)) to provide 
better protection to leatherback turtles.

[[Page 61466]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/05/00                    65 FR 17852
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1431
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AN62
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/21/00                    65 FR 80368
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Lawson, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN88
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AO04
_______________________________________________________________________




644. CAPTIVE STELLER SEA LIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AO61
_______________________________________________________________________




645.   ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES; TAKE OF FOUR 
THREATENED EVOLUTIONARILY SIGNIFICANT UNITS OF WEST COAST SALMON

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, August 31, 2001, Court Order for Final 
Protective Regulations.

Abstract: This rule would apply section 9 prohibitions of the ESA to 
California, Central Valley and California Coastal Chinook and Northern 
California Steelhead except in 10 specific circumstances. The would 
also modify the section 9 prohibitions for Central California Coast 
soho to not apply to the same 10 specific circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/01                    66 FR 43150
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/01
Final Action                    12/00/01
Final Action Effective          02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal, Local

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

RIN: 0648-AP17
_______________________________________________________________________




646.   TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO COMMERCIAL 
FISHING OPERATIONS; ATLANTIC LARGE WHALE TAKE REDUCTION PLAN REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 30, 2001.
Final, Statutory, December 30, 2001.

Abstract: This rule provides criteria and procedures under the 
regulations

[[Page 61467]]

implementing the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan to 
temporarily restrict fishing gear within defined areas on an expedited 
basis to protect North Atlantic right whales. These temporary 
restrictions may affect lobster and gillnet fisheries to further reduce 
risk of entanglement of right whales in commercial gear.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Lawson, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP48



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



647. REVISION OF OVERFLIGHT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are being revised to clarify that they are 
for resource protection purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Moore, Sanctuaries and Resources Division, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, N ORM 2, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-3145

RIN: 0648-AI91
_______________________________________________________________________




648. INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION FOR THE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1434(d)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL06
_______________________________________________________________________




649. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT UNDER THE OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 
1990

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 2706(e)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking amends the natural resource damage 
assessment rule under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, codified at 15 CFR 
990, due to court remand (General Electric vs. Commerce, 128 F. 3d 767. 
DC Cir. 1997).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eli Reinharz, Ecologist, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA/DAC, Room 10218, 
1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-3038
Fax: 301 713-4387

RIN: 0648-AM80
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



650. GUIDELINES FOR THE DESCRIPTION, IDENTIFICATION, CONSERVATION, AND 
ENHANCEMENT OF ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 11, 1997, Final regulations to 
be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Guidelines to assist Fishery Management Councils in the 
description and identification of essential fish habitat (EFH) in 
fishery management plans, and in the consideration of actions to 
conserve and enhance EFH, and procedures for consultation, 
coordination, and recommendations to protect EFH.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/08/96                    61 FR 57843
ANPRM                           01/09/97                     62 FR 1306
NPRM                            04/23/97                    62 FR 19723
Interim Final Rule              12/19/97                    62 FR 66531
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/19/98                     63 FR 8607
Supplemental Comment Period     11/08/99                    64 FR 60731

[[Page 61468]]

Supplemental Comment Period End 12/23/99
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Rolland Schmitten, Director, Office of Habitat 
Conservation, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910-3282
Phone: 301 713-2325
Fax: 301 713-1043
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ30
_______________________________________________________________________




651. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO UPDATE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION 
OF REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCILS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 5 USC 561

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations governing the operation of the Regional Fishery 
Management Councils will be revised based on provisions in the 
Magnuson-Stevens Act. The revisions will clarify recent administrative 
and policy changes, fishery conservation and management as well as 
editorial changes for readability, clarity, and uniformity. The intent 
is to update Council regulations to reflect current policies and 
procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/01                    66 FR 28876
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ82
_______________________________________________________________________




652. ADJUSTMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PRECIOUS CORALS FISHERIES 
IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This regulation would modify the management program for the 
fisheries for precious corals in the western Pacific region. In 
response to new information on changes that may occur in the fishery, 
possible changes to the management program include the establishment of 
or adjustments to fishing seasons, permit requirements, quotas, 
closures, area limitations, gear, coral size restrictions, and fishery-
dependent data reporting requirements, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/00                    65 FR 53646
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/00
Final Action                    12/00/01
Final Action Effective          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AK23
_______________________________________________________________________




653. PROPOSED HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to revise the administrative procedures it 
follows to prepare and issue highly migratory species (HMS) management 
plans (FMPs), FMP amendments and implementing regulations for the 
Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea in response to recent 
amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/18/97                    62 FR 48990
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/97
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK40
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/31/01                    66 FR 39475
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/01
Final Action                    12/00/01
Final Action Effective          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area

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Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AL41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: Implement Steller Sea Lion conservation measures, consistent 
with court order, for the Bering Sea/Aleutian Island and Gulf of Alaska 
Pollock Fisheries; Total Allowable Catch allocation system for outside 
critical habitat and east-western 170, overage/underage rollover 
provisions, revise trip limit regulations for western-central Gulf of 
Alaska, and additional pollock exclusion zones.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM32
_______________________________________________________________________




656. PROHIBIT USE OF SET NET GEAR TO HARVEST GROUNDFISH IN CERTAIN 
PORTIONS OF THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE WATERS SEAWARD OF CALIFORNIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/19/00                    65 FR 31871
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/00
Comment Period Extended         07/05/00                    65 FR 41426
Final Action                    12/00/01
Final Action Effective          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner, Assistant Regional Administrator for 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Southwest Region, 501 W, Ocean Boulevard, 
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AN03
_______________________________________________________________________




657. RESUBMISSION OF SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT AMENDMENT CRUSTACEANS, 
BOTTOMFISH, AND PELAGICS REGARDING OVERFISHING DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would bring these FMPs into compliance with the 
Sustainable Fisheries Act regarding previously disapproved overfishing 
definitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AN79
_______________________________________________________________________




658. REVISIONS TO RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR 2001

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: Revise regulations for the recordkeeping and reporting 
requirements for the year 2001; to make the regulations more user-
friendly; to make technical edits and clarifications to existing 
requirements, standardization of text, removal of duplication, and 
creation of table formats to replace complicated numbered paragraphs, 
revisions and corrections to the text, figures, and tables; and removal 
of outdated text.

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Revise logbook and reporting form formats, including revisions to the 
combined International Pacific Halibut Commission/NMFS groundfish/ 
Individual Fishing Quota catcher vessel and catcher/processor logbooks 
by adding a new data field to indicate the type of seabird device used 
when fishing with hook-and-line gear; addition of new observer fields 
and an additional logsheet will be incorporated into each logbook for 
use by the observer, and addition of new management block on all 
logbooks and forms to describe fishery program plan (e.g., Community 
Development Quota, and the American Fisheries Act).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/01                    66 FR 41664
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AO20
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This regulatory action implements the terms and conditions of 
a biological opinion on the effects of the continued operation of the 
Hawaii-based longline fishery on the short-tailed albatross, and 
seabird mitigation measures proposed by the Western Pacific Fishery 
Management Council. All operators of vessels registered for use under 
Hawaii pelagic longline limited access permits will be required to use 
specific bird mitigation techniques when fishing with pelagic longline 
gear north of 23 degrees N. latitude; all vessel operators and owners 
must annually attend a protected species workshop conducted by NMFS; 
and all hooked or entangled sea birds, including the endangered short-
tailed albatross, must be released in a manner that maximizes their 
post-release survival.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/00                    65 FR 41424
NPRM Comment Period End         08/21/00
Final Action                    12/00/01
Final Action Effective          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AO35
_______________________________________________________________________




660. 2001 QUOTAS FOR PURSE SEINE FISHERIES IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 995 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would announce harvest limits and associated 
fishery management measures to carry out recommendations of the IATTC 
that have been approved by the U.S. Department of State. The United 
States is a member of the IATTC, and NMFS (on behalf of the Secretary 
of Commerce) implements management recommendations pursuant to the Tuna 
Conventions Act of 1950. Procedures for announcing harvest quotas and 
associated management measures are set forth at 50 CFR part 300 subpart 
C.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner, Assistant Regional Administrator for 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Southwest Region, 501 W, Ocean Boulevard, 
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AO48
_______________________________________________________________________




661. PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY; ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2002 
GROUNDFISH FISHERY SPECIFICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS announces the 2001 fishery specifications and management 
measures for groundfish taken in the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) 
and State waters of the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. 
The specifications include the levels of the acceptable biological 
catch (ABC) and optimum yields (OYs). The commercial OYs (the OYs 
reduced by expected discard and by amounts expected to be taken in 
tribal, recreational, and compensation fisheries) are allocated between 
the limited entry and open access fisheries. The management measures 
for 2002 are designed to keep landings within the OYs for those species 
for which there are OYs and to achieve the goals and objectives of the 
Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and associated 
rebuilding plans for overfished stocks, consistent with the 
requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and the guidelines based on the 
National Standards in the Magnuson-Stevens Act published in the Federal 
Register on May 1, 1998. These management measures are intended to 
prevent overfishing and to rebuild Pacific Coast groundfish stocks. 
These measures are also intended to achieve as much harvest of 
healthier stocks as possible given the conservation requirements of the 
Magnuson-Stevens Act.

[[Page 61471]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, Acting Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, BIN C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, 
Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AO69
_______________________________________________________________________




662. STELLER SEA LION PROTECTION MEASURES FOR GROUNDFISH FISHERIES OFF 
ALASKA; REASONABLE AND PRUDENT ALTERNATIVE UNDER NOVEMBER 30 BIOLOGICAL 
OPINION ON ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERIES

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: This rule implements Steller sea lion protection measures and 
announces final 2001 specifications and associated management measures 
for groundfish fisheries of the BSAI management area in the Gulf of 
Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/01                     66 FR 7276
Correction                      03/20/01                    66 FR 15656
Amended                         03/29/01                    66 FR 17083
Interim Final Rule              06/13/01                    66 FR 31845
Amended                         06/13/01                    66 FR 31845
Comment Period Extended         07/17/01                    66 FR 37167
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO82
_______________________________________________________________________




663. HARVESTING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE DOLPHIN AND WAHOO FISHERY IN THE 
ATLANTIC EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622; 50 CFR 600.725

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This emergency interim rule for dolphin fish and wahoo in the 
Atlantic EEZ would prohibit use of surface and pelagic longlines within 
any time/area closure in the Atlantic EEZ to the use of that gear for 
Atlantic highly migratory species as established by the National Marine 
Fisheries Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO83
_______________________________________________________________________




664. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE OPTIMUM YIELD AND HARVEST LIMIT FOR PACIFIC 
SARDINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 2002.
The Coastal Pelagics Fisheries regulations require that the annual 
specifications for Pacific sardines be published in the Federal 
Register before January 1, the start of the year.

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

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: Svein Fougner, Assistant Regional Administrator for 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Southwest Region, 501 W, Ocean Boulevard, 
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AP00
_______________________________________________________________________




665. FRAMEWORK 36 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action was originally intended to focus on measures to 
decrease regulatory discards in the Gulf of Maine (GOM) cod fishery. 
However, based on the discard information and recreational catch 
information ascertained from the SARC 33 review of GOM cod in June 
2001, management measures will be developed to decrease GOM cod 
discards and reduce mortality on GOM cod by 50 percent. This action 
also proposes to allow tuna purse seine vessels access to the current 
groundfish closed areas and expand the area available for the northern 
shrimp harvest in he GOM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast

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Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AP05
_______________________________________________________________________




666.   IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SHARK FINNING PROHIBITION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, June 2001.

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement the Shark Finning 
Prohibition Act. This act provides that no person under U.S. 
jurisdiction may engage in shark finning at sea; possess shark fins 
without corresponding carcasses; or land shark fins without 
corresponding carcasses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/28/01                    66 FR 34401
NPRM Comment Period End         07/30/01
Final Action                    12/00/01
Final Action Effective          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner, Assistant Regional Administrator for 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Southwest Region, 501 W, Ocean Boulevard, 
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AP21
_______________________________________________________________________




667.   WESTERN PACIFIC PELAGICS FISHERIES; HAWAII-BASED PELAGIC 
LONGLINE RESTRICTIONS AND SEASONAL AREA CLOSURE, SEA TURTLE AND SEA BIRD 
MITIGATION MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issues this emergency interim rule that governs a vessel 
registered for use under a Hawaii longline limited access permit 
(Hawaii longline vessel). The rule prohibits the targeting of swordfish 
north of the equator by Hawaii longline vessels; closes all longline 
fishing to Hawaii longline vessels during April and May in waters south 
of the Hawaiian Islands (from 15 N. lat. to the equator, and from 145 
W. long. to 180 long.); allows re-registration of vessels to Hawaii 
longline limited access permits only in October; imposes additional sea 
turtle handling and resuscitation measures; and requires all Hawaii 
longline vessel operators to attend an annual protected species 
workshop. This emergency interim rule implements an Order issued on 
March 30, 2001, by the United States District Court for the District of 
Hawaii (Court). This Order superseded the Court's order of August 4, 
2000, and this rule supersedes the emergency rules published on August 
25, 2000; November 3, 2000; February 22, 2001; and March 19, 2001. 
Other parts of this rule implement the terms and conditions contained 
in a November 28, 2000, Biological Opinion (BO) issued by the U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service on the effects of the Hawaii-based longline 
fishery (Hawaii longline fishery) on the endangered short-tailed 
albatross. Specifically, this rule requires Hawaii longline vessels 
fishing above the main Hawaiian Islands (north of 23 N. lat.) to use 
completely thawed and blue-dyed bait; to use a longline setting 
machine, to deploy branch lines that are weighted; to strategically 
discard offal and spent bait; and to employ seabird handling and 
resuscitation techniques in the event a short-tailed albatross is 
incidentally taken. The BO also requires all Hawaii longline vessel 
operators to attend an annual protected species workshop.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/12/01                    66 FR 31561
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/27/01
Rule Effective Until            12/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1431
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AP24
_______________________________________________________________________




668.   STATUS REVIEW OF GULF OF MAINE/BAY OF FUNDY POPULATION 
OF HARBOR PORPOISE UNDER THE ESA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 424; 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 224

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 31, 2001, Must publish the 
proposed status review by July 31 and allow for a 30-day public comment 
period.
Final, Judicial, September 30, 2001, Must complete the final status 
review by September 30.

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) conducted a 
status review of the Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy (GOM/BOF) stock of 
harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena). Based on analysis of the best 
scientific and commercial data available, as required by the Endangered 
Species Act (ESA), NMFS has determined that listing is not warranted at 
this time and intends to remove this stock from the ESA candidate 
species list. This notice requests comments on the status review and 
the determination to remove the GOM/BOF stock of harbor porpoise from 
the ESA candidate species list.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/01                    66 FR 40176
NPRM Comment Period End         09/04/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP33

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669.   ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND DEFINITIONS FOR WESTERN PACIFIC 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND WESTERN PACIFIC DEMONSTRATION 
PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1855 i2A

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is seeking comments on definitions for terms used in 
eligibility criteria that communities of western Pacific indigenous 
peoples must satisfy in order to participate in Western Pacific 
Community Development Programs and to receive grants for proposals they 
submit pursuant to the Western Pacific Demonstration Projects Grants 
Program. Such grants awarded to successful applicant communities are 
designed to foster traditional, indigenous fishing practices in the 
western Pacific region. In this proposed rule NMFS also approves the 
eligibility criteria themselves that were submitted to NMFS by the 
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council. Finally, in this proposed 
rule NMFS announces the Western Pacific Demonstration Projects Grants 
Program and provides a brief description of the goals and structure of 
the grants program. NMFS will provide further details of the grants 
program in the final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/01                    66 FR 39131
NPRM Comment Period End         08/27/01
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Ziobro, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Hgwy., Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2239

RIN: 0648-AP36
_______________________________________________________________________




670.   ANNUAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY 
FOR FISHING YEAR 2002

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement the 2001 specifications for the 
Atlantic herring fishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP37
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, July 2002.
The Coastal Pelagics Fisheries regulations require that the annual 
specifications for Pacific mackerel be published in the Federal 
Register before July 1, the start of the season.

Abstract: NMFS announces the annual harvest guideline for Pacific 
mackerel in the exclusive economic zone off the Pacific coast. The 
Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and its 
implementing regulations require NMFS to set an annual harvest 
guideline for Pacific mackerel based on a formula in the FMP. The 
intended effect of this action is to establish allowable harvest levels 
for Pacific mackerel off the Pacific coast and to minimize the impact 
on other coastal pelagic fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/02
Final Action Effective          07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner, Assistant Regional Administrator for 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Southwest Region, 501 W, Ocean Boulevard, 
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AP43
_______________________________________________________________________




672.   ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT MEASURES FOR THE NORTHEAST 
MULTISPECIES FISHERY FOR FISHING YEAR 2002

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement management measures for the 
Northeast multispecies fishery for fishing year 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP45
_______________________________________________________________________




673.   FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT FOR THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES 
(WHITING) FISHERY

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement management measures for the 
Northeast multispecies fishery (whiting fishery).

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP46
_______________________________________________________________________




674.   2002-2003 MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL, 
RECREATIONAL, AND TREATY INDIAN SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF 
WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND CALIFORNIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 2002.

Abstract: The annual management measures for the 2002-2003 fishing year 
specify allowable ocean harvest levels (including quotas), allocations, 
management boundaries and zones, minimum size limits, gear definitions, 
seasons, selective fisheries, and in-season notice procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, Acting Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AP52
_______________________________________________________________________




675.   RESUBMISSION OF SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT AMENDMENT 
BOTTOMFISH, CRUSTACEAN, AND PELAGICS REGARDING BYCATCH PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would bring these FMPS into compliance with the 
Sustainable Fisheries Act regarding previously disapproved bycatch 
provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/02
Final Action Effective          03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AP54
_______________________________________________________________________




676.   RESUBMISSION OF SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT AMENDMENT 
BOTTOMFISH, CRUSTACEANS, AND PELAGICS REGARDING FISHING COMMUNITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would bring these FMPs into compliance with the 
Sustainable Fisheries Act regarding previously disapproved 
categorization of the State of Hawaii as a fishing community.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/02
Final Action Effective          05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AP55
_______________________________________________________________________




677.   SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS FISHERIES; 
FRAMEWORK 3

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: Framework 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Summer 
Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries would revise the 
overfishing definition for summer flounder.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP56
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 742; 16 USC 661 et seq; 16 USC 791a et seq; 16 
USC et 1531 et seq; 16 USC 811 et seq; ...

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385.713

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking invites public comment on 
proposed internal policy for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and 
National Marine Fisheries Service (the Services) regarding the 
prescription of fishways

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pursuant to section 18 of the Federal Power Act for non-Federal 
hydropower projects licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission (FERC). The proposed policy is intended to set forth the 
definition of fishways in accordance with the 1992 National Energy 
Policy Act and the procedures for the prescription of fishways. The 
policy does not introduce new procedures but standardizes current 
practices and existing procedures for providing fishway prescriptions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          12/22/00                    65 FR 80898
Notice Comment Period End       02/20/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kathryn Conant, Habitat Specialist, NMFS, Office of 
Habitat Conservation, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2325
Fax: 301 713-1043
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO70
_______________________________________________________________________




679. POLICY FOR REVIEW OF MANDATORY CONDITIONS DEVELOPED BY THE 
DEPARTMENTS OF THE INTERIOR AND COMMERCE IN THE CONTEXT OF HYDROPOWER 
LICENSING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 791a et seq; 16 USC 811; 16 USC 797(e); 16 USC 
8251(b)

CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385.713

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce 
(Departments) have formalized a process for public review of and 
comment on mandatory conditions and prescriptions the Departments 
develop for inclusion in hydropower licenses issued by the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission pursuant to part I of the Federal Power 
Act. This policy provides an opportunity for public comment on the 
Departments' mandatory conditions and prescriptions for both the 
traditional licensing process and the alternative licensing process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          12/13/00                    65 FR 77889
Notice Comment Period End       01/03/01
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kathryn Conant, Habitat Specialist, NMFS, Office of 
Habitat Conservation, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2325
Fax: 301 713-1043
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO84
_______________________________________________________________________




680. ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR NONLETHALLY DETERRING MARINE MAMMALS FROM 
ENDANGERING PERSONAL SAFETY OR DAMAGING PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq The Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995, Final regulations to 
be published within 30 days of the end of the NPRM comment period.

Abstract: On April 30, 1994, the President signed Pub. L. 103-238, the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994. One part of this law 
implemented a new section 101(a)(4) to authorize the nonlethal 
harassment takings by citizens of the United States to deter marine 
mammals from: (1) Damaging commercial fishing gear or catch; (2) 
damaging private property; (3) endangering public safety; or (4) 
damaging public property. The amendments require a list of guidelines 
for use in safely deterring marine mammals and provide for prohibiting 
certain deterrent measures that may have a significant adverse impact 
on marine mammals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/05/95                    60 FR 22345
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/95
Interim Final Rule              04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20912
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________




681. GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INVOLVING LEVEL B 
HARASSMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments and the private sector.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1151 et seq Fur Seal Act; 16 USC 1631 et seq 
Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 30, 1994.

Abstract: This final rule is required by the 1994 amendments to the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act. These regulations establish a general 
authorization for bona fide scientific research on non-endangered and 
non-threatened marine mammals that may result in harassment with only 
the potential to disturb. Inclusion under the general authorization is 
achieved by letter of intent to the National Marine Fisheries Service 
and a letter of confirmation from the Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/03/94                    59 FR 50372
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/17/94
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Trevor Spradlin, Marine Mammal Biologist, Office of

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Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2289
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AH20
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1372 (c)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/01                    66 FR 35209
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/22/01                    66 FR 44109
NPRM Comment Period End         09/04/01
Final Action                    03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gene Nitta, Marine Resource Manager, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH26
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.24

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/99                    64 FR 31806
Interim Final Rule              01/03/00                       65 FR 30
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 0648-AI85
_______________________________________________________________________




684. PACIFIC OFFSHORE CETACEAN TAKE REDUCTION PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule would allow vessel operators 
participating in the California/Oregon drift gillnet fishery for 
thresher shark and swordfish to use longer lines to attach pingers to 
the nets.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Lawson, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL70
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 424

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A policy to evaluate conservation efforts in making listing 
decisions under the Endangered Species Act. Policy identifies 
considerations to be used in determining whether conservation plans and 
agreements, management plans or other efforts provide sufficient 
protections to preclude or remove the need to list a species under the 
ESA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/00                    65 FR 37102
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Margaret C. Lorenz, ESA Policy Coordinator, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-1401
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AL91
_______________________________________________________________________




686. RULEMAKING FOR THE INCIDENTAL TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS DURING 
WORLDWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF THE U.S. NAVY'S LOW FREQUENCY ACTIVE SONAR

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS has received an application from the U.S. Navy for 
authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the worldwide

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deployment of its new low frequency active sonar system. The U.S. Navy 
anticipates deployment of up to 4 shipboard systems within the next 5 
years. This authorization can be granted under the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act provided the taking of marine mammals is incidental, is 
having no more than a negligible impact on small numbers of marine 
mammals and is not having an unmitigatable impact on Arctic subsistence 
needs. If an authorization is granted monitoring and reporting takings 
will be required.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/22/99                    64 FR 57026
NPRM                            03/19/01                    66 FR 15375
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20912
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM62
_______________________________________________________________________




687. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service intends to amend the 
Turtle Excluder Device (TED) requirements for summer flounder trawlers 
at 50 CFR 223.206(d)(2)(iii). The rule change would require the use of 
a TED extension with a hard TED. The extension could not be more than 
3.5-inch stretched mesh. The extension could extend not more than 24 
inches and not less than 36 inches in front of and behind the TED. New 
information came to light over the winter and during TED testing in 
June 1999 that TED installation in larger mesh results in many turtle 
captures and deaths. The fishery will begin at the beginning of 
October, and many preventable sea turtle deaths would occur if the rule 
is not in place prior. Bringing the rule into effect during the course 
of the fishery would also be disruptive to the fishermen.
The rule is not significant and the cost to the fishermen for 
compliance will be minimal: less than $20 for materials and about 2 
hours to reinstall the TED (many fishermen already reinstall their TEDs 
on an annual basis).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/15/99                    64 FR 55860
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Therese Conant, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1431
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AM89
_______________________________________________________________________




688. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/18/01                    66 FR 32787
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1431
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AN64
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1371

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/00                    65 FR 59164
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/00
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AO16

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



690. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR DOMESTIC FISHERIES--STANDARD DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK16
_______________________________________________________________________




692. FISHING CAPACITY REDUCTION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/11/99                     64 FR 6869
Interim Final Rule              05/18/00                    65 FR 31430


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael L. Grable
Phone: 301 713-2390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK76
_______________________________________________________________________




693. HALIBUT BYCATCH ACCOUNTING FOR THE YELLOWFIN SOLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AM76
_______________________________________________________________________




694. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN19
_______________________________________________________________________




695. AMENDMENT 14 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN20
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN21
_______________________________________________________________________




697. AMENDMENT 63 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BERING 
SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS MANAGEMENT AREA AND AMENDMENT 63 TO THE FMP FOR 
THE GROUNDFISH OF THE GULF OF ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN24
_______________________________________________________________________




698. AMENDMENTS TO ALASKA FMPS FOR GROUNDFISH, CRAB, AND SCALLOP TO 
REDUCE HALIBUT MORTALITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN26

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699. AMENDMENTS 61/61 FOR BSAI AND GOA GROUNDFISH; AMENDMENT 13 FOR 
COMMERCIAL KING AND TANNER CRAB; AND AMENDMENT 8 FOR ALASKA SCALLOP 
FISHERY

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN55
_______________________________________________________________________




700. DISTRIBUTE U.S. ALLOCATIONS FROM THE NORTHWEST ATLANTIC FISHERIES 
ORGANIZATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Edward Moran
Phone: 301 713-2276
Fax: 301 713-2313
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN60
_______________________________________________________________________




701. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR NORTHEAST SKATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AO10
_______________________________________________________________________




702. AMERICAN FISHERIES ACT REGULATIONS

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/22/01                     66 FR 7327
Extension of Emergency Interim 
Rule                            07/10/01                    66 FR 35911
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/09/01


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO14
_______________________________________________________________________




703. MULTISPECIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA PROGRAM BYCATCH ACCOUNTING

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AO26
_______________________________________________________________________




704. CONTINUE CLOSURE OF TWO MID-ATLANTIC AREAS TO SCALLOP FISHING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/09/01                     66 FR 9678
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/02/01


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AO71
_______________________________________________________________________




705. IMPLEMENT MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR THE PACIFIC COD FISHERIES IN THE 
GULF OF ALASKA, THE BERING SEA, AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AO73
_______________________________________________________________________




706. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; PELAGIC LONGLINE FISHERY; GEAR 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/30/01                    66 FR 17370
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/30/01


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO76
_______________________________________________________________________




707. OBSERVER PROGRAM ELECTRONIC REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

[[Page 61480]]

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO90
_______________________________________________________________________




708. AMENDMENT 65 TO BSAI GROUNDFISH, AMENDMENT 65 TO GOA GROUNDFISH, 
AMENDMENT 12 FOR COMMERCIAL KING AND TANNER CRAB OF BSAI, AND AMENDMENT 
7 FOR SCALLOP FISHERY OFF ALASKA

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO98
_______________________________________________________________________




709. ESTABLISH MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE IMMINENT RAPID INCREASE IN 
LANDINGS AND TO HALT OVERFISHING IN THE ATLANTIC RED CRAB FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/08/01                    66 FR 23182
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/18/01


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AP10
_______________________________________________________________________




710.   SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; FISHERY ACTIVITIES 
(TEDS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issues an interim final rule to add the double cover 
flap turtle excluder device to the list of approved.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/14/01                    66 FR 24287


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1431
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AP16
_______________________________________________________________________




711.   EXTENSION ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS); 
PERMIT CATEGORY DEADLINE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule extends through May 31, 2001, the 
deadline to change Atlantic tunas permit categories for fishing year 
2001. Additional time is needed due to technical difficulties with the 
automated permitting system. Allowing vessel owners to choose the most 
appropriate category will further the domestic management objectives 
for the Atlantic tuna fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    05/25/01
Interim Final Rule              05/31/01                    66 FR 29510


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP29
_______________________________________________________________________




712.   SPINY DOGFISH FISHERY; AMENDMENT 1

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: Amendment 1 to the Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan 
would revise the rebuilding plan and management measures for spiny 
dogfish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03
Final Action                    03/00/03
Final Action Effective          04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP58
_______________________________________________________________________




713. AMENDMENT OF MARINE MAMMAL REGULATIONS TO AUTHORIZE INCIDENTAL 
TAKINGS OF MARINE MAMMALS BY HARASSMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY PUBLIC LAW 103-
238

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/95                    60 FR 28379
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/95                    60 FR 35891
Interim Final Rule              04/10/96                    61 FR 15884
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

[[Page 61481]]

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gene Nitta
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN89
_______________________________________________________________________




717. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: PERMIT EXEMPTIONS

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Terri Jordan
Phone: 301 713-1401
Fax: 301 713-0376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO37
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Terri Jordan
Phone: 301 713-1401
Fax: 301 713-0376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO59



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



719. FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY; TORTUGAS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 et seq

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/18/00                    65 FR 31633
Draft EIS                       05/19/00                    65 FR 31898
Final Rule                      03/23/01                    66 FR 16120
Final Rule                      06/22/01                    66 FR 33462


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Billy Causey
Phone: 305 743-2437

RIN: 0648-AO18
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Helen Golde
Phone: 301 713-3145

RIN: 0648-AO36
_______________________________________________________________________




721.   REVISIONS TO ANCHORING PROHIBITIONS IN FLOWER GARDEN 
BANKS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1434 et seq; 16 USC 1431 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 61482]]

Abstract: This proposed rule will amend the regulations of the Flower 
Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS or Sanctuary) governing 
anchoring of vessels within the boundaries. This change will conform 
domestic regulations with anchoring prohibitions adopted by the 
International Maritime Organization (IMO). This rule will prohibit all 
anchoring in the Sanctuary, except for vessels under 100 feet (30.48 
meters) using sanctuary mooring buoys. This will prevent further 
injuries to corals in the sanctuary from anchoring impacts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/01                    66 FR 26822


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: G. P. Schmahl, Manager, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Suite 104, Flower 
Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 216 W. 26th Street, Bryan, TX 
77803
Phone: 979 779-2705

RIN: 0648-AP22



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


                    ________________________________



722. REGIONAL MARINE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don Scavia
Phone: 301 713-3060

RIN: 0648-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




723. CONSOLIDATE THE RULES FOR SPINY LOBSTER FISHERY OF THE GULF OF 
MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC AND STONE CRAB FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO 
WITH 50 CFR 622

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622; 50 CFR 640; 50 CFR 654

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/09/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AJ28
_______________________________________________________________________




724. IMPLEMENTATION OF DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THE 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE AMERICAN LOBSTER FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 649

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/30/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AJ75
_______________________________________________________________________




725. AMENDMENT TO PORTIONS OF INDIVIDUAL FISHING QUOTA PROGRAM 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/21/01                    66 FR 27908

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK50
_______________________________________________________________________




726. AMENDMENT 14 TO THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT 
PLAN

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 0648-AO97      08/10/01

RIN: 0648-AL50
_______________________________________________________________________




727. AMENDMENT 14 TO THE PACIFIC COAST SALMON PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/20/01                    66 FR 29238
Final Action Effective          06/29/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL51
_______________________________________________________________________




728. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT A LIMITED ACCESS PROGRAM THAT 
REQUIRES SPECIES ENDORSEMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN FISHERIES TARGETING 
CERTAIN GROUNDFISH SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm

[[Page 61483]]

Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AL65
_______________________________________________________________________




729. RULE TO PROHIBIT FISHING AND ANCHORING OF FISHING VESSELS IN THE 
EEZ SEAWARD OF NAVASSA ISLAND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/09/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AL93
_______________________________________________________________________




730. AMENDMENTS TO ALASKA GROUNDFISH AND CRAB FMPS TO REVISE THE LICENSE 
LIMITATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/01                    66 FR 48813

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL95
_______________________________________________________________________




731. ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; CRUSTACEAN FISHERIES OF THE 
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS; TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS 
LOBSTER FISHERY

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/30/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Karnella
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AM26
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/07/01                    66 FR 13672
Final Action Effective          04/06/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM72
_______________________________________________________________________




733. IMPLEMENTATION OF WESTERN PACIFIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 0648-AP36      04/01/01

RIN: 0648-AM96
_______________________________________________________________________




734. RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENT REVISIONS TO THE ALASKA 
GROUNDFISH FISHERIES ALASKA COMMERCIAL OPERATOR'S ANNUAL REPORT (ACOAR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/20/01                    66 FR 43524

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN01
_______________________________________________________________________




735. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REDEFINE VESSEL LENGTH OVERALL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/01                    66 FR 28883
Final Action                    09/04/01                    66 FR 47416
Final Action Effective          10/03/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN23
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/24/01                    66 FR 20609
Final Action Effective          05/24/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AN27
_______________________________________________________________________




737. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; SPOTTER AIRCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/09/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN54
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

[[Page 61484]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/09/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AN63
_______________________________________________________________________




739. ANNUAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISHING YEAR 2001 FOR ATLANTIC HERRING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/25/01                    66 FR 28846
Final Action Effective          05/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN65
_______________________________________________________________________




740. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ATLANTIC BLUEFISH FISHERY FOR FISHING YEAR 
2001

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/09/01                    66 FR 23625
Final Action Effective          05/09/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN66
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/02/01                    66 FR 12024
Final Action Effective          03/02/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN69
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/01                    66 FR 28879
Final Action                    07/30/01                    66 FR 39288
Final Action Effective          07/30/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN70
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/23/01                    66 FR 16151

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN71
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/15/01                    66 FR 42801

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN97
_______________________________________________________________________




745. ATLANTIC COAST HORSESHOE CRAB EEZ REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/05/01                     66 FR 8906

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AO02
_______________________________________________________________________




746. ANNUAL FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT (FRAMEWORK 14) FOR THE ATLANTIC SEA 
SCALLOP FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR FISHING YEAR 2001

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          05/01/01
Final Action                    05/11/01                    66 FR 24052

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AO07
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

[[Page 61485]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/01/01                    66 FR 29729
Final Action Effective          07/02/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Darm
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AO41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/27/01                    66 FR 49317
Final Action Effective          10/26/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AO42
_______________________________________________________________________




749. 2001-2002 MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND 
TREATY INDIAN SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND 
CALIFORNIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          05/02/01
Final Action                    05/08/01                    66 FR 23185

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AO49
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          05/01/01
Final Action                    05/04/01                    66 FR 22473

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AO53
_______________________________________________________________________




751. OMNIBUS FRAMEWORK TO FMPS FOR SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, BLACK SEA 
BASS, ATLANTIC MACKEREL, LOLIGO SQUID, ILLEX SQUID, BUTTERFISH, AND 
ATLANTIC BLUEFISH FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/10/01                    66 FR 42156
Final Action Effective          08/10/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AO54
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/13/01                    66 FR 14500

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AO58
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/27/01                    66 FR 44986
Final Action Effective          09/26/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AO64
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/09/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AO65
_______________________________________________________________________




755. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; LARGE AND SMALL COASTAL SHARKS; 
COMMERCIAL QUOTA ADJUSTMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/06/01                    66 FR 13441

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO85

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_______________________________________________________________________




756. REVISION TO THE RESTRICTION ON FREQUENCY OF LIMITED ENTRY PERMIT 
TRANSFERS AND OTHER PERMIT UPDATES IN THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH 
FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/30/01                    66 FR 29276
Final Action Effective          08/01/01
Final Action                    08/06/01                    66 FR 40918

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Darm
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AO87
_______________________________________________________________________




757. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE; DECLARATION OF A 
MORATORIUM ON FISHING FOR AMERICAN LOBSTER IN RHODE ISLAND STATE WATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancellation of Moritorium      04/20/01                    66 FR 20202

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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

Agency Contact: Thomas Meyer
Phone: 301 427-2014

RIN: 0648-AO88
_______________________________________________________________________




758. MAGNUSON-STEVENS FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT; AMENDMENT 
OF FOREIGN FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/22/01                    66 FR 28131

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dean Swanson
Phone: 301 713-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO89
_______________________________________________________________________




759. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 2 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/11/01                    66 FR 36208
Final Action Effective          07/29/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AO92
_______________________________________________________________________




760. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; TRADE MEASURES AND MONITORING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 0648-AO93       05/07/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO94
_______________________________________________________________________




761. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; 2001 BLUEFIN TUNA QUOTA 
SPECIFICATIONS AND EFFORT CONTROLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/02/01                    66 FR 17520
Final Action                    06/18/01                    66 FR 37921

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO96
_______________________________________________________________________




762. ESTABLISH A CONTROL DATE FOR PERMIT OWNERSHIP; SABLEFISH FISHERY; 
AMENDMENT 14 TO PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FMP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/03/01                    66 FR 17681
NPRM                            06/08/01                    66 FR 30869
Final Action                    08/07/01                    66 FR 41152
Final Action Effective          08/07/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Darm
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AO97
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/20/01                    66 FR 38571
Final Action Effective          07/20/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AP01
_______________________________________________________________________




764. REGULATORY AMENDMENT UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION (FMP) REGARDING USE 
OF POWERHEADS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/09/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

[[Page 61487]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AP04
_______________________________________________________________________




765. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; PELAGIC LONGLINE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/07/01                    66 FR 22994

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP13
_______________________________________________________________________




766.   SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; FISHERIES 
ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is prohibiting, for a 30-day period, any vessel that has 
a commercial fishing permit from fishing with gillnets larger than 5 
inches in Florida.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/15/01                    66 FR 15045

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1431
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AP14
_______________________________________________________________________




767.   ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTROL DATE FOR PELAGIC OFFSHORE 
HANDLINE FISHERY AROUND THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: At its meeting on February 14, 2001 the Western Pacific 
Fishery Management Council (Council) voted to establish a new control 
date for the Hawaii offshore pelagic handline fishery around the Cross 
Seamount, NOAA weather buoys, and ``Bigeye Buoy'' located in the U.S. 
exclusive economic zone around Hawaii. The control date enables the 
Council to inform fishermen that it is considering future action to 
limit the number of participants or effort and, during this period, 
discourage speculative entry into the fishery. Fishermen are also 
advised that anyone entering the fishery after the control date may not 
be assured of future access, regardless of their level of participation 
before or after the control date, if a limited access program for the 
fishery is developed by the council and approved by the National Marine 
Fisheries Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/18/01                    66 FR 27613

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Administrator, Pacific Islands 
Area Office, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 
96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AP19
_______________________________________________________________________




768.   ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS); NOAA 
INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS; REGULATORY ADJUSTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS announces approval by the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) of a collection-of-information requirement contained in 
the final consolidated regulations governing the Atlantic HMS 
fisheries. Accordingly, NMFS amends the regulations and makes effective 
the requirement that vessels taking paying customers to fish for 
Atlantic tunas, swordfish, sharks, and billfish obtain an Atlantic HMS 
Charter/Headboat permit. This final rule, technical amendment, also 
updates the table in 15 CFR 902.1(b) to add this OMB approval, to 
remove expired control numbers, and to correct control numbers to the 
appropriate CFR part or section.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/07/01                    66 FR 30651

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP23
_______________________________________________________________________




769.   REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO ALLOW INCIDENTAL HALIBUT 
RETENTION IN THE WEST COAST PRIMARY SABLEFISH FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773 to 773k

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Allocation of Pacific halibut in west coast waters is 
governed by the Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Pacific 
Halibut Catch Sharing Plan (Plan). According to the Plan, when the west 
coast total allowable catch (TAC) is above 900,00 pounds, a portion of 
the TAC will be available as incidental catch in the limited entry, 
primary sablefish longline fishery north of Point Chehalis, Washington. 
At its annual meeting in January 22-25, the International Pacific 
Halibut Commission set a 2001 Pacific halibut TAC for waters off 
Washington, Oregon,

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and California of 1,140,000 pounds. This is the first year since the 
adoption of the Plan that the TAC has been above 900,000 pounds. This 
proposed regulation would provide a framework in the halibut 
regulations at 50 CFR 300 to allow the Council and NMFS, in years when 
the west coast halibut TAC is above 900,000 pounds, to set annual 
halibut retention limits for vessels that catch halibut incidentally 
during the primary sablefish fishery. This is a non-controversial 
regulation, intended to provide sablefish longline vessels with access 
to the halibut quota set aside for their fisheries and will not change 
the effect of the fishery on the halibut resource nor change the 
overall halibut harvest level.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/01                    66 FR 32310
NPRM Comment Period End         07/16/01
Final Action                    08/10/01                    66 FR 42154

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Darm, Acting Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AP26
_______________________________________________________________________




770.   FISHERIES OF THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES; BLACK SEA 
BASS FISHERY; NOTICE OF CONTROL DATE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is considering proposed rulemaking to control future 
access of the black sea bass (Centropristis striata) fishery under the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This 
announcement is intended, in part, to discourage speculative increases 
in effort or capacity while The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council 
and NMFS are considering whether and how to control capacity and latent 
effort in this fishery. The date of publication of this notification 
shall be known as the ``control date'' and may be used for establishing 
eligibility criteria for determining levels of future access to the 
black sea bass fishery subject to Federal authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/05/01                    66 FR 30149
Comment Period End              07/05/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George H. Darcy, Assistant Regional Administrator for 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 1930-
2298
Phone: 978 281-9331
Fax: 978 281-9135
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP28
_______________________________________________________________________




771.   DEEP SEA RED CRAB FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule would revise the multiplier used to 
determine the equivalent possession limit for butchered deep sea red 
crab. NMFS issued an emergency interim rule for the red crab fishery on 
May 8, 2001, effective through November 14, 2001. The rule implemented 
among other things a possession limit of 65,000 pounds of whole red 
crab (or its equivalent in butchered or processed product); and an 
incidental catch possession limit of 100 pounds of whole red crab (or 
its equivalent). The rule stated that butchered red crab are equivalent 
to whole red crab based on a estimated yield of 58 percent of that 
limit. NMFS received information to indicate that the multiplier of 
1.72 is based on a more thorough butchering method than is typically 
employed by those who currently at sea. Based on information provided 
by industry and corroborated through a recent red crab sample analyzed 
by NMFS, the recovery rate for red crabs butchered consistent with the 
method used by industry is about 64 percent. The revised multiplier 
would be applied to the current possession limit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    07/18/01
Interim Final Rule              07/23/01                    66 FR 38165

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule was inadvertently published under the 
RIN 0648-AP10. That RIN number was assigned to the emergency interim 
red crab rule.

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

RIN: 0648-AP30
_______________________________________________________________________




772.   ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; PELAGIC LONGLINE 
FISHERY; SEA TURTLE PROTECTION MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This emergency rule will implement the reasonable and prudent 
alternatives recommended by the Biological Opinion that is expected to 
be released in early June 2001. Based on the draft Biological Opinion 
which was released for public comment on April 11, 2001, NMFS expects 
to implement area closures and gear modifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/13/01                    66 FR 36711

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP31

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_______________________________________________________________________




773.   IMPORTS OF ILLEGALLY HARVESTED PATAGONIAN OR ANTARCTIC 
TOOTHFISH SEIZED BY FOREIGN LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES AND PLACED INTO 
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 2431 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issues this interpretive rule regarding legal 
requirements applicable to receivers, dealers, importers, and exporters 
of, Dissostichus eleginoides (Patagonian toothfish) and Dissostichus 
mawsoni (Antarctic toothfish) harvested in all waters, including those 
under the jurisdiction of the Commission for the Conservation of 
Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR). The Antarctic fisheries are 
managed under the authority of the Antarctic Marine Living Resources 
Convention Act of 1984 (AMLRCA) codified at 16 U.S.C. 2431 et seq. NMFS 
implements CCAMLR conservation measures by regulations at 50 CFR part 
300, subpart G. Section 306 of the AMLRCA prohibits the import of 
illegally harvested toothfish. NMFS interprets this prohibition to 
extend over products illegally harvested, seized by foreign law 
enforcement authorities, and then offered on the market by the country 
which seized the toothfish. Import is prohibited even if such products 
are accompanied by a Dissostichus Catch Document issued by the country 
which seized the toothfish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/07/01                    66 FR 46740

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark R. Wildman, Foreign Affairs Specialist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2276
Fax: 301 713-2313
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP35
_______________________________________________________________________




774. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: LISTING STATUS FOR WHITE ABALONE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 224

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/29/01                    66 FR 29046

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Terri Jordan
Phone: 301 713-1401
Fax: 301 713-0376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AM90
_______________________________________________________________________




775. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE APPROACH TO HUMPBACK WHALES IN ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224.103

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/31/01                    66 FR 29502

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Trevor Spradlin
Phone: 301 713-2289
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN29
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.151

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/04/01                    66 FR 22450

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AN59
_______________________________________________________________________




777. LIST OF FISHERIES FOR 2001

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/15/01                    66 FR 42780

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN92
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.70

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/17/01                    66 FR 43442

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AO24
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/21/01                    66 FR 33209

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

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

Thomas C. Eagle

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Phone: 301 713-2055
Fax: 301 713-4060
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO40
_______________________________________________________________________




780. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES; THREATENED STATUS FOR ONE 
EVOLUTIONARILY SIGNIFICANT UNIT OF STEELHEAD IN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/04/01                    66 FR 17845
Final Action Effective          04/04/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AO86
_______________________________________________________________________




781.   SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATION; FISHERIES ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 19, 2001, Temporary rule.

Abstract: NMFS is establishing conditions for the closure of the large-
mesh gillnet fishery for monkfish in the mid-Atlantic to prevent 
unauthorized takings of sea turtles listed as threatened or endangered 
under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Specifically, NMFS intends to 
place fishery observers aboard 100 percent of the vessels fishing for 
monkfish out of North Carolina in the months of April and May 2001 and 
out of Virginia ports in the months of May and June 2001, to monitor 
for sea turtle interactions. Documented sea turtle takes beyond the 
levels specified in the incidental take statement of the December 21, 
1998, biological opinion for the monkfish fishery are not authorized. 
If the levels specified in the incidental take statement are met, NMFS 
will immediately file a notification with the Office of Federal 
Register. On and after the effective date of such notification for a 
30-day period in all offshore Atlantic waters position of the 
northernmost documented sea turtle take. The closure will include all 
vessels using large mesh gillnets targeting monkfish. If necessary, the 
closure will be extended for additonal 30-day periods through the 
publication of additional notifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/25/01                    66 FR 28842

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1431
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AP20
_______________________________________________________________________




782.   TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO COMMERCIAL 
FISHING OPERATONS; TEMPORARY AREA AND GEAR RESTRICTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1631

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA, 
announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of 
the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan's implementing 
regulations. The AA implements gear restrictions for an area totaling 
460 square nautical miles (sq. nm) for 15 days to provide immediate 
protection to an aggregation of northern right whales. The AA also 
requests that fishermen adhere to voluntary measures for a 600 sq. nm 
precautionary area, which surrounds the restricted area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/16/01                    66 FR 27042

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Lawson, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP27
_______________________________________________________________________




783.   SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; FISHERY ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 18, 2001, Emergency Rule.

Abstract: NMFS is requiring all pound net leaders measuring 8 inches or 
greater stretched mesh and pound net leaders with stringers to be tied 
up in the Virginia waters of the mainstem Chesapeake Bay and 
tributaries for a period of 30 days. The leaders shall be tied up in 
such a manner so that the mesh and stringers are rolled up and tied 
off, and are not fishing in the water. The closed area includes all 
Chesapeake Bay waters between the Maryland and Virginia state line 
(approximately 38 deg. N. latitude) and the COLREGS line at the mouth 
of the Bay, including the tidal waters of the James River, York River, 
and Rappahannock River. NMFS is taking this action because of the large 
number of sea turtle strandings in the Chesapeake Bay and unauthorized 
takes in the pound net fishery. If necessary, the closure may be 
extended for additional 30-day periods through the publication of 
additional notifications.
Section 11(f) of the ESA authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to 
promulgate regulations to enforce the requirements of the Act. Section 
4(d) allows the Secretary of Commerce to promulgate protective 
regulations for threatened sea turtles. Regulations at 50 CFR 
223.206(d)(4) specify procedures that the Assistant Administrator for 
Fisheries may use to impose additional restrictions to conserve listed 
sea turtles and prevent unauthorized takings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/01                    66 FR 33489

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 61491]]

Agency Contact: Barbara Schroeder, National Sea Turtle Coordinator, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AP34
_______________________________________________________________________




784.   SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; FISHERY ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS intends to close waters off California to fishing using 
drift gillnets operating north of Point Sur extending west to 123 
degrees 35 minutes W from August 15 to November 15 and, during 
forecasted El Nino years, south of Point Conception extending west to 
120 degrees W from August 15 to August 31 and again from January 1 to 
January 31. This action is necessary to protect endangered and 
threatened sea turtles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/24/01                    66 FR 44549

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter J. Eldridge, Fishery Management Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-3583
Email: [email protected]

Therese Conant, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Office of Protected Resources, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1431
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AP40
_______________________________________________________________________




785. OPERATIONS OF MOTORIZED PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IN THE GULF OF THE 
FARALLONES NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/10/01                    66 FR 46942

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 0648-AK01
_______________________________________________________________________




786. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT CONSISTENCY REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 930 et seq

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/08/00                    65 FR 77123
Final Action Effective          12/08/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Molly Holt
Phone: 301 713-2967

RIN: 0648-AM88
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




787. IMPROVEMENT OF TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT OF INTERNET NAMES AND ADDRESSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR XXIII

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/20/98                     63 FR 8826
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/98
Notice - Policy Statement       06/10/98                    63 FR 31741
Notice - Request for Public 
Comment                         08/04/98                    63 FR 41547
Notice - Extension of Comment 
Period to 10/05/98              08/27/98                    63 FR 45800
Notice - Public Meeting         02/10/99                     64 FR 6633
Request for Comments            08/22/00                    65 FR 50964
Comment Period End              10/06/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Rose
Phone: 202 482-3167
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0660-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




788. MANDATORY REIMBURSEMENT RULES FOR RELOCATION OF FEDERAL SPECTRUM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 301

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/18/01                     66 FR 4771


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Milton Brown
Phone: 202 482-1816
Fax: 202 501-8013
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0660-AA14

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/30/96                    61 FR 51072
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/06/96
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0651-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0651-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




791. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-113

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Michael Anastasio, Director, Office of Procurement, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Crystal Park 1, 
Suite 810, 2011 Crystal Park Drive, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8014
Fax: 703 305-5484
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________




792. PRELIMINARY DRAFT CONVENTION ON JURISDICTION AND FOREIGN JUDGMENTS 
AND CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL MATTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            10/17/00                    65 FR 61306
Comment Period End              01/12/01
Request for Comments            08/20/01                    66 FR 43676
Public Hearing                  09/11/01
Comment Period End              10/19/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0651-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey V. Nase, Administrative Patent Judge, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and

[[Page 61493]]

Trademark Office, Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Washington, 
DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9797
Fax: 703 308-7953
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________




794.   ELIMINATION OF THE PRACTICE OF INCLUDING COPIES OF U.S. 
PATENT DOCUMENTS WITH OFFICE ACTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) 
currently includes a copy of every document cited in an Office action 
with the Office action. Since the Office provides the public with 
access to copies of all U.S. patents and U.S. application publications 
through the Office's Internet Web site (www.uspto.gov), the Office 
considers including copies of U.S. patents and U.S. application 
publications with Office actions to be unnecessary. Thus, the Office is 
considering eliminating the practice of including copies of U.S. 
patents and U.S. patent application publications with Office actions. 
The Office would continue to include copies of foreign patent other 
publications and other documents (non-patent literature).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr, Senior Patent Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant Commissioner 
for Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8850
Fax: 703 305-6916

RIN: 0651-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________




795.   REQUIREMENTS FOR CLAIMING THE BENEFIT OF PRIOR-FILED 
APPLICATIONS UNDER EIGHTEEN-MONTH PUBLICATION OF PATENT APPLICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In implementing the provisions of the American Inventors 
Protection Act of 1999 related to the eighteen-month publication of 
patent applications, the United States Patent and Trademark Office 
(Office) revised the rules of practice related to requirements for 
claiming the benefit of a prior-filed application. The Office is 
revising the time period for claiming the benefit of a prior-filed 
application in an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty 
(PCT), revising the time period for filing an English language 
translation of a non-English language provisional application, and 
making other technical corrections to the rules of practice related to 
eighteen-month publication. The Office is also making permanent a 
temporary rule that amends the rules of practice to include the current 
statutory provisions that define when national stage commencement 
occurs in an application filed under the PCT.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/01                    66 FR 46409
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr, Senior Patent Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant Commissioner 
for Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8850
Fax: 703 305-6916

RIN: 0651-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




796.   ELIMINATION OF CONTINUED PROSECUTION APPLICATION 
PRACTICE AS TO UTILITY AND PLANT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The American Inventors Protection Act of 1999 (AIPA) enacted 
provisions for the continued examination of a utility or plant 
application at the request of the applicant (request for continued 
examination or RCE practice). Therefore, there no longer appears to be 
a need for continued prosecution application (CPA) practice as to 
utility and plant applications. Thus, the Office is eliminating CPA 
practice as to utility and plant applications. An applicant for a 
utility or plant patent may also continue to effectively obtain further 
examination of the application by filing a continuing application under 
section 1.53(b). Since RCE practice does not apply to design 
applications, CPA practice will remain in place for design 
applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/01                    66 FR 35763
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/01
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr, Senior Patent Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant Commissioner 
for Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8850
Fax: 703 305-6916

RIN: 0651-AB37

[[Page 61494]]

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797.   TRADEMARK CLASSIFICATION; CHANGES TO COMPORT WITH 
OBLIGATIONS TO NICE AGREEMENT CONCERNING INTL CLASSIFICATION OF GOODS 
AND SERVICES FOR PURPOSES OF REGISTRATION OF MARKS OF JUNE 15, 1957, AS 
REVISED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1112; 15 USC 1113; 35 USC 2

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 6.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) issues 
a final rule to incorporate classification changes adopted by the Nice 
Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and 
Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks. These changes 
will become effective January 1, 2002, and will be listed in the 
International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of 
the Registration of Marks (8th ed., 2001), which is published by the 
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jessie Marshall, Staff Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, 2900 Crystal Drive, Arlington, 
VA 22202-3513
Phone: 703 308-8900
Fax: 703 872-9395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




798. COMPLAINTS REGARDING INVENTION PROMOTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 4

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Gerard Piccolo
Phone: 703 305-9035
Fax: 703 305-9373
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________




799. CORRESPONDENCE FILED IN THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.1

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Briskin
Phone: 703 308-2000
Fax: 703 305-5907
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________




800. STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE FEE STRUCTURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: None

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          10/02/00                    65 FR 58746


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barrett J. Riordan
Phone: 703 305-8475
Fax: 703 305-8138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB24
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert A. Clarke
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 305-6916
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________




802. PROTECTION OF AUDIOVISUAL PERFORMANCES TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE WIPO 
DIPLOMATIC CONFERENCE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: None

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda S. Lourie
Phone: 703 305-9300
Fax: 703 305-8885
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________




803. STANDARD FOR DECLARING A PATENT INTERFERENCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          12/20/00                    65 FR 79809
Notice Extending Comment Period 02/01/01                     66 FR 8571
Comment Period End              02/28/01


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Torczon

[[Page 61495]]

Phone: 703 308-9797
Fax: 703 305-0942
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________




804. ESTABLISHMENT OF DATABASE CONTAINING OFFICIAL INSIGNIA OF FEDERALLY 
RECOGNIZED NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: None

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice and Request for Comments 01/09/01                     66 FR 1649


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ari Leifman
Phone: 703 308-8900
Fax: 703 872-9285

RIN: 0651-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________




805. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION AND 
OTHER DOCUMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.4; 37 CFR 1.10; 37 CFR 2.21; 37 CFR 2.56; 37 CFR 
2.76; 37 CFR 2.88 to 2.89; 37 CFR 2.161; 37 CFR 2.166 to 2.168; ...

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary E. Hannon
Phone: 703 308-8900
Fax: 703 872-9280
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________




806. CHANGES IN RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT INTERFERENCES AND RELATED 
PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 41; ...

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Torczon
Phone: 703 308-9797
Fax: 703 305-0942
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB32
_______________________________________________________________________




807. CHANGES TO THE TIME PERIOD FOR MAKING ANY NECESSARY DEPOSITS OF 
BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0651-AB33
_______________________________________________________________________




808. DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN TO REMOVE PATENT AND TRADEMARK CLASSIFIED PAPER 
FILES FROM PUBLIC SEARCH FACILITIES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: None

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martha Crockett Sneed
Phone: 703 308-5558
Fax: 703 306-2662
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________




809. REVISION OF PATENT CORPORATION TREATY APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Pearson
Phone: 703 308-6515
Fax: 703 305-3230

RIN: 0651-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________




810.   CHANGES TO REPRESENTATION OF OTHERS BEFORE THE U.S. 
PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 500(a)

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 2; 37 CFR 10; 37 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office or 
USPTO) proposes to update the procedures regarding enrollment and 
discipline. The Office also proposes to replace the current USPTO Code 
of Professional Responsibility, which is based on the Model Code of 
Professional Responsibility of the American Bar Association, with USPTO 
Rules of Professional Conduct, which are largely based on the Model 
Rules of Professional Conduct of the American Bar Association.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0651-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________




811.   REVISION OF THE TIME LIMIT FOR NATIONAL STAGE 
COMMENCEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES FOR PATENT COOPERATION TREATY 
APPLICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is 
revising the rules of practice to implement certain provisions of the 
Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments Act of 
2001. The changes in this notice primarily

[[Page 61496]]

involve revising the rules of practice to have a single time limit for 
national stage commencement in the United States for applications filed 
under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), regardless of whether the 
applicant filed a demand for an international preliminary examination.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr, Senior Patent Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant Commissioner 
for Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8850
Fax: 703 305-6916

RIN: 0651-AB44
_______________________________________________________________________




812.   MADRID PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION ACT RULES CHANGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 2

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of the rules change is to amend 37 CFR part 2 to 
add new rules and change existing rules to implement the Madrid 
Protocol Implementaion Act, which would amend the Trademark Act of 
1946, 15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq., to provide for the registration and 
protection of trademarks used in commerce, in order to carry out 
provisions of certain international conventions, and for other 
purposes. The Madrid Protocol Implementation Act (S. 407; H.R. 741) is 
now pending in both the House and Senate. Because the legislation has 
not yet passed either the House or Senate and is subject to amendment, 
we have not yet determined the specific rules that will be amended.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Hannon, Staff Attorney, Department of Commerce, 
Patent and Trademark Office, 2900 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-
3513
Phone: 703 308-8900
Fax: 703 872-9280
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB45
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813.   PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE ACQUISITION REGULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 51 et seq, Patent and Trademark Office 
Efficiency Act

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As a result of the passage of the Patent and Trademark Office 
Efficiency Act in 1999 (PTOEA), the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 
was established as an agency within the Department of Commerce. In 
carrying out its functions, the USPTO is subject to the policy 
direction of the Secretary of Commerce, but otherwise allowed to 
exercise independent control of its procurements. The PTOEA 
specifically exempts the USPTO from the Federal Property and 
Administrative Services Act of 1949 (FPAS), 40 U.S.C. sec. 471 et seq. 
The USPTO proposes to implement acquisition regulations which reflect 
this specific statutory exemption from FPAS through the Patent and 
Trademark Office Acquisition Regulations (PTAR). In developing the 
PTAR, an analysis of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) was 
conducted to determine which parts, subparts, and clauses specifically 
implemented FPAS. Only those parts of the FAR which are implemented by 
FPAS are therefore affected. The PTAR are written with the goal of 
streamlining acquisition procedures and, allowing maximum innovation, 
flexibility, and discretion to acquisition personnel where possible.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Michael Anastasio, Director, Office of Procurement, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Crystal Park 1, 
Suite 810, 2011 Crystal Park Drive, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8014
Fax: 703 305-5484
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB46
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



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814. REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.16 to 1.21; 37 CFR 1.26; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 
1.482; 37 CFR 1.492; 37 CFR 2.6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/01                    66 FR 23642
Final Action                    07/31/01                    66 FR 39447
Final Action Effective          10/01/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Matthew Lee
Phone: 703 305-8051

RIN: 0651-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________




815. LEGAL PROCESSES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 104

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/12/01                    66 FR 47387

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Bernard J. Knight
Phone: 703 308-2000
Fax: 703 305-5907

RIN: 0651-AB22
_______________________________________________________________________




816.   INTERNATIONAL EFFORT TO HARMONIZE SUBSTANTIVE 
REQUIREMENTS OF PATENT LAWS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 35 USC 101; 35 USC 102(e); 35 USC 103; 35 USC 112

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is 
seeking comments to obtain the views of the public on the international 
effort to harmonize substantive requirements of patent laws, and the 
subsequent changes to United States law and practice. Comments may be 
offered on any aspect of this effort.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/30/01                    66 FR 15409

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon P. Santamauro, Director, Department of Commerce, 
Patent and Trademark Office, Box 4, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9300
Fax: 703 305-8885

RIN: 0651-AB36
_______________________________________________________________________




817.   NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM THE 
INFORMATION PRODUCTS DIVISION, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, U.S. PATENT 
AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 35 USC 41(a); 35 USC 41(g); 15 USC 1113

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The USPTO publishes a list of the electronic patent and 
trademark information products currently available from the Information 
Products Division, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Patent 
and Trademark Office. The products are made available in order to 
disseminate information on patents and trademarks to the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/24/01                    66 FR 44601

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Briskin, Associate Counsel for General Law, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Information 
Products Division, Crystal Park 3, Suite 441, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 308-2000
Fax: 703 305-5907
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Technology Administration (TA)



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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 206

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule issued to authorize the electronic reporting of 
inventions and the filing of provisional patent applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/14/95                    60 FR 41811
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/13/95
NPRM                            09/11/00                    65 FR 54826
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0692-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Technology Administration (TA)



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819. ACQUISITION AND PROTECTION OF FOREIGN RIGHTS IN INVENTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 101; 37 CFR 501

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 40997
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/07/96
Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 273-0607
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA15

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

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 401

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/11/00                    65 FR 54826
Final Rule                      10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 273-0607
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Technology Administration (TA)



_______________________________________________________________________




821. LICENSING OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED INVENTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 404.7

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/29/01                    66 FR 34545
Final Rule Effective            06/29/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 273-0607
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA17
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