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


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Part IV


Department of Commerce


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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)





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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary

13 CFR Ch. III

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

19 CFR Ch. III

37 CFR Chs. I, IV, and V

48 CFR Ch. 13

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

Spring 2002 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 the spring and fall 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 October 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 spring 2002 regulatory agenda includes 
regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted during the 
period April 1, 2002, through March 31, 2003.

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 February 15, 2002, the Office 
of Management and Budget issued guidelines and procedures for the 
preparation and publication of the Spring 2002 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.

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 spring 2002 regulatory agenda follows.

 Theodore W. Kassinger,

General Counsel.

                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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289        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in      0690-AA30
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
290        Employee Responsibilities and Conduct; Removal of Obsolete Regulations...............     0690-AA32
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                                                      Office of the Secretary--Discontinued Entries
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
    Number
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0690-AA23       Standards of Ethical Conduct--Department of Commerce Supplemental Regulations                   02/21/2002   Withdrawn
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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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291        Annual Survey of Selected Services Transactions With Unaffiliated Foreign Persons....     0691-AA43
292        Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States--2002.............     0691-AA44
293        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)....
294        Initial Report on Foreign Person's Direct or Indirect Acquisition, Establishment, or      0691-AA46
            Purchase of Operating Assets, or U.S. Business Enterprise, Including Real Estate....
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                                 Bureau of Economic Analysis--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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295        Benchmark Survey of Selected Services Transactions With Unaffiliated Foreign Persons--    0691-AA41
            2001................................................................................
296        International Services Surveys: BE-48, Annual Survey of Reinsurance and Other             0691-AA42
            Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies With Foreign Persons.............
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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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297        Mandatory Automated Export System (AES) Filing for All Items on the Commerce Control      0607-AA34
            List (CCL) and the United States Munitions List (USML)..............................
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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298        Special Services and Studies by the Bureau of the Census; Amendments to Age Search        0607-AA24
            Procedures..........................................................................
299        Cutoff Dates for Recognition of Boundary Changes for Census 2000 and for the              0607-AA35
            Intercensal Period..................................................................
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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300        Reporting Value on Shipper's Export Declaration for Inland Freight and Insurance          0607-AA29
            Charges.............................................................................
301        Reporting the Value of Repairs and Replacement Parts on the Shipper's Export              0607-AA30
            Declaration.........................................................................
302        Notation of the Shipper's Export Declaration Filing Exemption Statement on Manifest       0607-AA31
            Documents...........................................................................
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                                    General Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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303        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement).............................     0605-AA16
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                                    General Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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304        Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of         0605-AA09
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofits and Commercial Organizations......
305        Public Information, Freedom of Information and Privacy...............................     0605-AA14
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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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306        Procedures for Conducting Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews of Antidumping and                   0625-AA51
            Countervailing Duty Orders..........................................................
307        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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308        Export Trade Certificates of Review (15 CFR 325).....................................     0625-AA52
309        Proposed Changes in the Insular Possessions Watch, Watch Movement and Jewelry Program     0625-AA57
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                              Bureau of Industry and Security--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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310        SNAP: Simplified Network Application Process.........................................     0694-AC20
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                                Bureau of Industry and Security--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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311        Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations..............................................     0694-AB06
312        Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Additions to the Entity List.....     0694-AB60
313        Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Country Group E:1; License            0694-AB76
            Exception TMP.......................................................................
314        Exports and Reexports of Explosive Detection Systems; Expansion of Foreign Policy         0694-AB87
            Controls............................................................................
315        Exports and Reexports to Sudan.......................................................     0694-AC05
316        Anti-Terrorism Controls on Iraq......................................................     0694-AC06
317        Revisions to the North Korean Embargo Policy.........................................     0694-AC10
318        Expansion of License Exception GOV; Exports and Reexports to International                0694-AC15
            Organizations.......................................................................
319        Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Related to the Missile Technology      0694-AC22
            Control Regime (MTCR)...............................................................
320        Revision to the Export Administration Regulations: Replacement Licenses..............     0694-AC23
321        Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations................     0694-AC24
322        Crime Control Items: Revisions to the Commerce Control List..........................     0694-AC31
323        License Exception AVS: Cuba, Libya, Serbia...........................................     0694-AC33
324        Clarifications to Part 753: Special Comprehensive License Requirements...............     0694-AC34

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325        Chemical Weapons Convention: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations......     0694-AC35
326        Exports of Agricultural Commodities, Medicines and Medical Devices...................     0694-AC37
327        Implementation of the Wassenaar Arrangement List of Dual-Use Items Revisions:             0694-AC42
            Computers; and Revisions to License Exception CTP...................................
328        Exports to Afghanistan (the Taliban) and Liberia: Imposition of Foreign Policy            0694-AC45
            Controls............................................................................
329        Addition and Revision of Missile Projects in the Export Administration Regulations...     0694-AC46
330        Revision, Suspension, or Prohibition of Use of ``No License Required'' Provisions....     0694-AC47
331        Licensing Jurisdiction for ``Space Qualified'' Items.................................     0694-AC49
332        Missile Technology Production Equipment and Facilities...............................     0694-AC51
333        Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations--Nuclear            0694-AC52
            Nonproliferation Controls: Nuclear Suppliers Group..................................
334        Corrections and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations: Czech            0694-AC53
            Republic, Hungary and Poland........................................................
335        Elimination of ``National Security'' as a Reason for Control for Certain Items on the     0694-AC54
            Commerce Control List...............................................................
336        Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations as a Result of the September 2001      0694-AC55
            Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Plenary Meeting............................
337        Revisions to License Exception CTP: Implementation of Presidential Announcement of        0694-AC56
            January 2, 2002.....................................................................
338        Exports to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia: Lifting of Sanctions..................     0694-AC57
339        Revision to Export Administration Regulations: Denied Persons List...................     0694-AC58
340        Imposition and Expansion of Controls on Designated Persons...........................     0694-AC60
341        Implementation of the Wassenaar Arrangement List of Dual-Use Items and Other              0694-AC61
            Revisions to Encryption Items.......................................................
342        Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations--Chemical and       0694-AC62
            Biological Weapons Controls: Australia Group; Chemical Weapons Convention...........
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                               Bureau of Industry and Security--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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343        Transfer of Dual-Use Items From U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List.....     0694-AA52
344        Administration of State Log Exports Ban..............................................     0694-AB25
345        Change the Commerce Control List To Revise Controls on Communication Intercepting         0694-AB41
            Devices (Export Commerce Control Number ECCN 5A980).................................
346        Clarification of License Exception GFT (Humanitarian Donations)......................     0694-AB49
347        Exports of Technology and Software; Release of Technology or Source Code to Foreign       0694-AB59
            Nationals in the United States......................................................
348        India and Pakistan Sanctions.........................................................     0694-AB73
349        Expansion of License Exception CIV Eligibility for ``Microprocessors'' Controlled by      0694-AB90
            ECCN 3A001....................................................................
350        Export of Technology and Software Through Electronic Transmissions, Downloads, and        0694-AB97
            Programmed Onto Hardware............................................................
351        Export Administration Regulations: Support Documentation.............................     0694-AC04
352        De Minimis Expansion of Eligibility: U.S. Origin Software Incorporated Into Foreign-      0694-AC17
            Made Retail Commodities.............................................................
353        Short Supply Controls: Crude Oil Exports.............................................     0694-AC25
354        Offsets in Military Exports..........................................................     0694-AC27
355        Entity List: Additions and Revisions.................................................     0694-AC28
356        Revisions to Encryption Items........................................................     0694-AC32
357        Removal of Licensing Exemption for Exports and Reexports of Missile Technology-           0694-AC48
            Controlled Items Destined to Canada.................................................
358        License Exception CIV Eligibility for Certain ``Microprocessors'' Controlled by ECCN      0694-AC59
            3A001...............................................................................
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                               Bureau of Industry and Security--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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359        Entity List: Removal of Two Russian Entities.........................................     0694-AC40
360        Revisions and Clarifications to the Commerce Control List; Chemical and Biological        0694-AC43
            Weapons Controls; Australia Group...................................................

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361        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 Revisions to
            Reporting Requirements..............................................................
362        Export Administration Regulations Entity List: Removal of Indian and Pakistani            0694-AC50
            Entities, and Revision in License Policy............................................
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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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363        Preventing Harassment from Human Activities Directed at Marine Mammals in the Wild...     0648-AN43
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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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364        Amendment 4 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico       0648-AG87
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands.........................................................
365        Regulatory Amendment To Establish Permit and Reporting Requirements for Pelagic Troll     0648-AJ08
            and Handline Vessels Fishing Off Pacific Remote Islands of the United States........
366        Establish Central Registry for Limited Access System Permits.........................     0648-AJ77
367        Regulatory Amendment To Require Mandatory Observer Coverage in the At-Sea Processing      0648-AK26
            Sector of the Whiting Fishery.......................................................
368        Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Hawaiian Islands.......     0648-AK82
369        Revise Exempted Fishing Regulations To Specify Compensatory Fishing Under Exempted        0648-AK84
            Fishing.............................................................................
370        Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Crustacean Fisheries of the           0648-AL67
            Western Pacific Region..............................................................
371        Fishery Management Plan for Calico Scallop Fishery in the South Atlantic Region (FMP)     0648-AL78
372        Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Sustainable Fisheries Act Requirements Regarding       0648-AL86
            Overfishing, Bycatch, Fishing Communities and Provisions for Fishery Management
            Plans for the Caribbean.............................................................
373        Regulatory Amendment To Reinstate 6000 Pound Trip Limit of Halibut in Area Northeast      0648-AL97
            of the Bering Sea...................................................................
374        Fishery Management Plan Amendment To Revise Community Development Quota Regulations..     0648-AM07
375        Amendment 10 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of         0648-AM23
            Mexico (FMP)........................................................................
376        Enhanced Measures To Mitigate Seabird Bycatch in the Alaska Longline Fisheries.......     0648-AM30
377        Regulatory Amendment To Change the Regulations Implementing the North Pacific             0648-AM44
            Observer Program....................................................................
378        Framework Regulatory Amendment for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS);           0648-AM91
            Fishing Vessel Permits; Charter Boat Operations.....................................
379        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...........................................................................
380        Implementation of Western Pacific Coral Reef Ecosystem Fishery Management Plan (FMP).     0648-AM97
381        Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Bottomfish Fisheries of the            0648-AM98
            Western Pacific Region..............................................................
382        Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of the Gulf      0648-AN08
            of Mexico and South Atlantic FMP....................................................
383        Amendment 18 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf       0648-AN09
            of Mexico...........................................................................
384        Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of      0648-AN10
            Mexico..............................................................................
385        Amendment 13 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan     0648-AN12
386        Amendment 10 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan.....................     0648-AN16
387        Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery Management Plan............................................     0648-AN68
388        Regulatory Amendment To Prevent or Mitigate the Take of Sea Turtles in the Western        0648-AN75
            Pacific Pelagic Fisheries...........................................................
389        Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan Amendment for the Pelagic Fisheries of the     0648-AN76
            Western Pacific Region..............................................................
390        Resubmission of Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment Crustaceans, Bottomfish, and          0648-AN79
            Pelagics Regarding Overfishing Definitions..........................................
391        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)..................
392        Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Sargassum Habitat of the South Atlantic............     0648-AN87
393        Fishery Management Plan for Northeast Skate..........................................     0648-AO10

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394        Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for Precious Coral Fisheries in the            0648-AO47
            Western Pacific Region..............................................................
395        Amendment 11 to Fishery Management Plan for Shrimp Fishery of Gulf of Mexico (FMP)...     0648-AO51
396        Amendments to FMPs for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish and Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic     0648-AO62
            Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources To Limit Entry Into Gulf of Mexico Recreational-
            for-Hire Fisheries..................................................................
397        Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic, Caribbean,     0648-AO63
            and Gulf of Mexico (FMP)............................................................
398        Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Incidental Catch..     0648-AO75
399        Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Exempted Fishing Permits Procedures...............     0648-AO79
400        Recreational Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries for     0648-AO91
            Fishing Year 2002...................................................................
401        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..................................................
402        Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the        0648-AP03
            South Atlantic Region...............................................................
403        Specifications for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery for Fishing Year 2002...................     0648-AP07
404        Framework 1 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan for Fishing Year 2002............     0648-AP11
405        Framework Adjustment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Mackerel,          0648-AP12
            Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries.....................................................
406        American Lobster Fishery; Revisions to Lobster Trap Limits, Conservation Equivalency      0648-AP15
            in New Hampshire Waters, and Clarification of Lobster Management Boundaries per
            Addendum 1..........................................................................
407        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...........
408        Regulatory Amendment to Implement Permit Stacking in the Limited-Entry Fixed-Gear         0648-AP38
            Sablefish Fishery in 2002 and Beyond................................................
409        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...........................................................
410        Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South            0648-AP41
            Atlantic Region.....................................................................
411        Implementation of Fishery Management Plan for Highly Migratory Species Fisheries Off      0648-AP42
            the West Coast......................................................................
412        Secretarial Amendment to Implement Annual Adjustment Measures for the Northeast           0648-AP45
            Multispecies Fishery for Fishing Year 2002..........................................
413        Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Pelagic Longline Fishery; Sea Turtle Protection        0648-AP49
            Measures............................................................................
414        Regulatory Amendment Under the Coastal Migratory Pelagics Fishery Management Plan....     0648-AP50
415        Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Queen Conch Resources of Puerto        0648-AP51
            Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands....................................................
416        Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Western Pacific........     0648-AP53
417        Resubmission of Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment Bottomfish, Crustacean, and           0648-AP54
            Pelagics Regarding Bycatch Provisions...............................................
418        Resubmission of Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment Bottomfish, Crustaceans, and          0648-AP55
            Pelagics, and Precious Corals Regarding Fishing Communities.........................
419        Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries; Amendment 13...........................     0648-AP57
420        Spiny Dogfish Fishery; Amendment 1...................................................     0648-AP58
421        Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Amendment 9......................     0648-AP60
422        Rulemaking To Implement a Vessel Monitoring System Under the South Pacific Tuna Act..     0648-AP61
423        Amendment to Regulations for Observer At-Sea Electronic Communication Equipment           0648-AP66
            Requirements for Vessels and Shoreside Processors in the North Pacific Groundfish
            Fisheries...........................................................................
424        Revise Community Development Quota Program Administration and Allocation Regulations.     0648-AP67
425        Amendment 69 to the BSAI FMP - AFA Co-Op Leasing.....................................     0648-AP71
426        Full Retention of Demersal Shelf Rockfish in Gulf of Alaska Area 650.................     0648-AP73
427        Antarctic Marine Living Resources Vessel Monitoring System and Catch Documentation        0648-AP74
            Scheme..............................................................................
428        Amendment 60 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of     0648-AP79
            Alaska..............................................................................
429        Suspension of the Texas Closure in Accordance With the Fishery Management Plan for        0648-AP82
            the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP)......................................
430        Amendment 10 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan..................     0648-AP87
431        Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); 2002 Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications and       0648-AP90
            Effort Controls.....................................................................
432        Amend Regulations Governing the Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals...............     0648-AH83
433        North Atlantic Whale Protection......................................................     0648-AM85
434        Designated Critical Habitat: Proposed Critical Habitat for Northern California            0648-AO04
            Steelhead...........................................................................
435        Endangered and Threatened Species: Permit Exemptions.................................     0648-AO37
436        Captive Steller Sea Lions............................................................     0648-AO61
437        Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Rocket Launches From the Kodiak Launch Complex,       0648-AP62
            Kodiak Island, Alaska...............................................................

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438        Restrictions on Pound Net Leaders to Enhance Turtle Protection in Virginia;               0648-AP81
            Threatened and Endangered Sea Turtle Conservation...................................
439        Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Oil and Gas      0648-AP83
            Structure Removal Activities in the Gulf of Mexico..................................
440        Revision of Overflight Regulations...................................................     0648-AI91
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                        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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441        Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Pacific Halibut to the Charter Boat Fleet...........     0648-AK17
442        Adjustment of the Management Program for Precious Corals Fisheries in the Western         0648-AK23
            Pacific.............................................................................
443        Proposed Highly Migratory Species Process............................................     0648-AK40
444        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............................
445        Crab Community Development Quota Reserves............................................     0648-AL92
446        Amendment 67 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and the Aleutian     0648-AM40
            Islands Area........................................................................
447        Prohibit Use of Set Net Gear To Harvest Groundfish in Certain Portions of the             0648-AN03
            Exclusive Economic Zone Waters Seaward of California................................
448        Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Management of the Atlantic Blue Marlin       0648-AN06
            and White Marlin Recreational Fisheries.............................................
449        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.............................
450        Generic Amendment Addressing the Establishment of the Tortugas Marine Reserves Under      0648-AN83
            the Fishery Management Plans of the Gulf of Mexico..................................
451        Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Golden Crab Fishery Off the            0648-AO23
            Southern Atlantic States (FMP)......................................................
452        Regulatory Amendment to Modify the Management Program for the Western Pacific Pelagic     0648-AO35
            Fisheries to Mitigate the Take of Seabirds..........................................
453        Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Swordfish Quotas and Fishing Areas................     0648-AO93
454        American Lobster; Modify Management Measures, Historical Participation...............     0648-AP18
455        Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Mackerel.............     0648-AP43
456        2002-2003 Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian Salmon      0648-AP52
            Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California......................
457        Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Framework 3.....................     0648-AP56
458        Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Specifications for Fishing Year 2002......................     0648-AP59
459        Interim Final Rule To Protect Northeast Multispecies Groundfish Stocks...............     0648-AP78
460        Pacific Halibut Fisheries Catch Sharing Plan.........................................     0648-AP80
461        Emergency Interim Rule Imposing Additional Restrictions in the Hawaii-Based Longline      0648-AP84
            Fishery.............................................................................
462        Emergency Rule To Implement 2002 Pacific Whiting Specifications......................     0648-AP85
463        Pacific Tuna Fisheries...............................................................     0648-AP86
464        Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Sardine..............     0648-AP88
465        Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); Regulatory Adjustments; NOAA Information         0648-AP89
            Collection Requirements.............................................................
466        Interagency Policy on the Prescription of Fishways Under Section 18 of the Federal        0648-AO70
            Power Act...........................................................................
467        Policy for Review of Mandatory Conditions Developed by the Departments of the             0648-AO84
            Interior and Commerce in the Context of Hydropower Licensing........................
468        Endangered Species; Transferring Permits.............................................     0648-AP64
469        Atlantic Large Whale 2002 Seasonal Area Management (SAM) Program.....................     0648-AP68
470        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...........................................................................
471        Draft Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts in Making Listing Decisions......     0648-AL91
472        Rulemaking for the Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals During Worldwide Deployment of     0648-AM62
            the U.S. Navy's Low Frequency Active Sonar..........................................
473        Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Summer Flounder Fishery.........................     0648-AM89
474        Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Shrimp Fishery..................................     0648-AN62
475        Taking of the Cook Inlet, Alaska, Stock of Beluga Whales by Alaska Natives...........     0648-AO16
476        Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Fishery Activities..............................     0648-AP91

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477        Natural Resource Damage Assessment Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990...............     0648-AM80
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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478        Fishing Capacity Reduction Program...................................................     0648-AK76
479        Amendment 13 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan...................     0648-AN17
480        Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan..........................     0648-AN19
481        Amendment 14 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan...................     0648-AN20
482        Amendment 14 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan     0648-AO55
483        Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Fishery Activities (TEDs).......................     0648-AP16
484        Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Fishery Activities..............................     0648-AP63
485        Endangered and Threatened Species: Take of Threatened Southern Oregon/Northern            0648-AJ91
            California Coast Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) Coho Salmon..................
486        Pacific Offshore Cetacean Take Reduction Plan........................................     0648-AL70
487        Interagency Consultation for the National Marine Sanctuary Program...................     0648-AL06
488        Installing and Maintaining Commercial Submarine Cables in National Marine Sanctuaries     0648-AO36
489        Regional Marine Research Program.....................................................     0648-AF20
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
490        Fishery Management Plan for Tilefish.................................................     0648-AF87
491        Guidelines for the Description, Identification, Conservation, and Enhancement of          0648-AJ30
            Essential Fish Habitat..............................................................
492        Regulatory Amendment To Update Regulations Governing the Operation of Regional            0648-AJ82
            Fishery Management Councils.........................................................
493        Regulatory Amendment To Prohibit Vessels Over 50 Feet From Fishing for Pelagic            0648-AL41
            Management Unit Species Within 50 Nautical Miles of American Samoa..................
494        Amendment 6 - Definition of Overfishing for Salmon Fisheries Off Alaska..............     0648-AL98
495        Steller Sea Lion Conservation Measures for the BSAI and GOA Pollock Fisheries........     0648-AM32
496        American Fisheries Act Regulations...................................................     0648-AO14
497        Revisions to Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for 2001.......................     0648-AO20
498        2001 Quotas for Purse Seine Fisheries in the Eastern Pacific.........................     0648-AO48
499        Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Announcement of the 2002 Groundfish Fishery             0648-AO69
            Specifications and Management Measures..............................................
500        Continue Closure of Two Mid-Atlantic Areas to Scallop Fishing........................     0648-AO71
501        Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Pelagic Longline Fishery; Gear Requirements.......     0648-AO76
502        Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures for Groundfish Fisheries Off Alaska; Reasonable      0648-AO82
            and Prudent Alternative Under November 30 Biological Opinion on Alaska Groundfish
            Fisheries...........................................................................
503        Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Sardines.............     0648-AP00
504        Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries for            0648-AP06
            Fishing Year 2002...................................................................
505        Specifications for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries for Fishing     0648-AP08
            Year 2002...........................................................................
506        Specifications for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries for Fishing Year     0648-AP09
            2002................................................................................
507        Establish Measures To Address the Imminent Rapid Increase in Landings and To Halt         0648-AP10
            Overfishing in the Atlantic Red Crab Fishery........................................
508        Implementation of the Shark Finning Prohibition Act..................................     0648-AP21
509        Western Pacific Pelagics Fisheries; Hawaii-Based Pelagic Longline Restrictions and        0648-AP24
            Seasonal Area Closure, Sea Turtle and Sea Bird Mitigation Measures..................
510        Extension of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); Permit Category Deadline.......     0648-AP29
511        Extension of Implementation Date of the Year 4 Default Management Measures for Small-     0648-AP32
            Mesh Multispecies (Whiting, Red Hake and Offshore Hake).............................
512        Status Review of Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy Population of Harbor Porpoise Under the       0648-AP33
            ESA.................................................................................

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513        Eligibility Criteria and Definitions for Western Pacific Community Development            0648-AP36
            Programs and Western Pacific Demonstration Projects.................................
514        Annual Specifications for the Atlantic Herring Fishery for Fishing Year 2002.........     0648-AP37
515        Framework 1 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan..........................     0648-AP44
516        Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Rocket           0648-AP47
            Launches at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA...........................................
517        Regulatory Amendment to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery             0648-AP65
            Management Plan.....................................................................
518        Emergency Rule To Implement Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures and Harvest              0648-AP69
            Specifications for 2002 for the Aleutian Islands, Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska
            Groundfish Fisheries................................................................
519        Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Large and Small Coastal Sharks; Commercial             0648-AP70
            Management Measures.................................................................
520        Regulations Relating to Disclosure of Information and Employee Testimony in               0648-AP77
            Litigation; Removal of Obsolete Regulations.........................................
521        Implementation of 1997 MMPA Amendments Affecting Yellowfin Tuna Purse Seine Fishing       0648-AI85
            in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.....................................................
522        Sea Turtle Conservation Regulations; Fisheries.......................................     0648-AN64
523        Rule for Gear Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan..........     0648-AN88
524        Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Four Threatened Evolutionarily Significant     0648-AP17
            Units of West Coast Salmon..........................................................
525        Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large      0648-AP48
            Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations...............................................
526        Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Trawling Requirements................................     0648-AP75
527        Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; Tortugas Ecological Reserve..................     0648-AO18
528        Revisions to Anchoring Prohibitions in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.     0648-AP22
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                                          National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Discontinued Entries
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
    Number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0648-AE54       Sea Turtle Monitoring and Conservation Measures for Nonshrimp Fisheries                         03/08/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AG46       General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries--Standard Definitions                                 02/15/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AG80       Amendment of Marine Mammal Regulations To Authorize Incidental Takings of Marine Mammals by     03/08/2002   Withdrawn
                 Harassment as Authorized by Public Law 103-238
0648-AH19       Establish Guidelines for Nonlethally Deterring Marine Mammals From Endangering Personal         03/08/2002   Withdrawn
                 Safety or Damaging Public or Private Property
0648-AH20       General Authorization for Scientific Research Involving Level B Harassment                      03/08/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AH31       Issuance of Permits for Marine Mammal Photography                                               03/08/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AI69       Amendments to the Observer Program - Amendment 47 to the FMP for BSAI Groundfish and            03/07/2002   Withdrawn
                 Amendment 47 to the FMP for GOA Groundfish
0648-AJ60       Amend the Foreign Fishing Regulations To Implement the Provisions of a Pacific Insular Area     02/19/2002   Withdrawn
                 Fishery Agreement
0648-AK08       Regulatory Amendment To Develop a C. Bairdi Vessel Incentive Program                            03/07/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AK16       Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Pacific Halibut to the Halibut Subsistence Fishery             03/07/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AL44       Proposed Guidelines for Defining Serious Injury; Request for Comments                           03/08/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AL59       Section 4(d) of ESA Protective Regulations for Johnson's Seagrass, a Threatened Species         03/08/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AL66       Regulatory Amendment To Fund Purchase of Limited Entry Trawl Permits To Reduce Excess           03/04/2002   Withdrawn
                 Capacity in Pacific Coast Groundfish Fleet
0648-AL69       Regulatory Amendment To Allocate Lingcod and Bocaccio Rockfish Between Commercial and           03/04/2002   Withdrawn
                 Recreational Groundfish Fisheries
0648-AM39       Alaska Groundfish Fishery Management Plan Amendment To Revise Improved Retention/Improved       03/07/2002   Withdrawn
                 Utilization Program
0648-AM51       Amendment 53 to the Groundfish Fisheries of the Gulf of Alaska Fishery Management Plan          03/04/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AM76       Halibut Bycatch Accounting for the Yellowfin Sole                                               03/07/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AN21       Regulatory Amendment To Clarify the Alaska Groundfish Individual Fishing Quota Program          03/07/2002   Withdrawn
                 Appeals Regulations

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0648-AN24       Amendment 63 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands       03/07/2002   Withdrawn
                 Management Area and Amendment 63 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska
0648-AN26       Amendments to Alaska FMPs for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallop To Reduce Halibut Mortality         03/07/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AN60       Distribute U.S. Allocations From the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization                  03/05/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AN86       Regulatory Amendment Modifying the South Atlantic BRD Testing and Certification Protocol        03/14/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AN89       Designated Critical Habitat; Designation of Marine Areas as Critical Habitat for Pacific        02/19/2002   Withdrawn
                 Salmon
0648-AO26       Multispecies Community Development Quota Program Bycatch Accounting                             03/07/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AO57       Regulatory Amendment To Address Inaccuracies in Current Northeast Fisheries Regulations         03/14/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AO59       Endangered and Threatened Species: Permits: Suspension Criteria and Procedures and              03/08/2002   Withdrawn
                 Revocation Criteria and Procedures
0648-AO73       Implement Management Measures for the Pacific Cod Fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska, the          03/07/2002   Withdrawn
                 Bering Sea, and the Aleutian Islands
0648-AO81       Vessel Monitoring System to the Pollock, Pacific Cod, and Atka Mackerel Groundfish              03/07/2002   Withdrawn
                 Fisheries in the BSAI and GOA
0648-AO83       Harvesting Restrictions for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery in the Atlantic Exclusive             03/07/2002   Withdrawn
                 Economic Zone (EEZ)
0648-AO90       Observer Program Electronic Reporting Requirements                                              03/07/2002   Withdrawn
0648-AO98       Amendment 65 to BSAI Groundfish, Amendment 65 to GOA Groundfish, Amendment 12 for               03/07/2002   Withdrawn
                 Commercial King and Tanner Crab of BSAI, and Amendment 7 for Scallop Fishery Off Alaska
0648-AP05       Framework 36 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan                              03/04/2001   Withdrawn
0648-AP46       Framework Adjustment for the Northeast Multispecies (Whiting) Fishery                           03/15/2002   Duplicate of 0648-AP32
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                  National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
529        Mandatory Reimbursement Rules for Relocation of Federal Spectrum.....................     0660-AA14
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                                    National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Discontinued Entries
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
    Number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0660-AA11       Improvement of Technical Management of Internet Names and Addresses                             04/01/2002   Withdrawn
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                                Patent and Trademark Office--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
530        Rules of Practice Before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences in Appeals         0651-AB27
            Under 35 U.S.C. 134.................................................................
531        Changes in Rules of Practice for Patent Interferences and Related Proceedings........     0651-AB32
532        Development of Plan To Remove Patent and Trademark Classified Paper Files From Public     0651-AB34
            Search Facilities...................................................................
533        Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees for Fiscal Year 2003...........................     0651-AB49
534        Changes To Improve the Patent and Application Process................................     0651-AB50
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                                  Patent and Trademark Office--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
535        Complaints Regarding Invention Promoters.............................................     0651-AB12
536        Elimination of Continued Prosecution Application Practice as to Utility and Plant....     0651-AB37
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
537        Correspondence Filed in the Patent and Trademark Office..............................     0651-AB17
538        Electronic Submission of Application for Trademark Registration and Other Documents..     0651-AB31
539        Changes to Representation of Others Before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office......     0651-AB38
540        Madrid Protocol Implementation Act Rules Change......................................     0651-AB45
541        Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Regulation...................................     0651-AB46
542        Surcharge for the Use of Non-Electric, Paper Forms for Submission of Applications for     0651-AB47
            Registration and Other Documents....................................................
543        Amendment of Rule Regarding Filing of Trademark Correspondence via Express Mail......     0651-AB48
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
544        Standard for Declaring a Patent Interference.........................................     0651-AB29
545        Changes to the Time Period For Making Any Necessary Deposits of Biological Materials.     0651-AB33
546        Revision of Patent Corporation Treaty Application Procedure..........................     0651-AB35
547        Requirements for Claiming the Benefit of Prior-Filed Applications Under Eighteen-         0651-AB41
            Month Publication of Patent Applications............................................
548        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..................................................
549        Revision of the Time Limit for National Stage Commencement in the United States for       0651-AB44
            Patent Cooperation Treaty Applications..............................................
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                                                    Patent and Trademark Office--Discontinued Entries
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
    Number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0651-AA93       Requirements for Registration To Practice Before the PTO in Patent Cases                        12/31/2001   Withdrawn
0651-AA95       Technical and Nontechnical Requirements for Registration To Practice Before the PTO in          02/22/2002   Withdrawn
                 Patent Cases, Disciplinary Rules, and Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings
0651-AB11       Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Regulations                                             12/31/2001   Withdrawn - Replaced by
                                                                                                                              0651-AB46.
0651-AB24       Study of Alternative Fee Structures                                                             02/25/2002   Withdrawn
0651-AB25       Preliminary Draft Convention on Jurisdiction and Foreign Judgments and Civil and Commercial     02/26/2002   Withdrawn
                 Matters
0651-AB26       Notification of Required and Optional Search Criteria for Computer-Implemented Business         02/22/2002   Withdrawn
                 Method Patent Applications in Class 705 and Request for Comments
0651-AB28       Protection of Audiovisual Performances To Be Considered by the WIPO Diplomatic Conference       12/31/2001   Withdrawn
0651-AB30       Establishment of Data Base Containing Official Insignia of Federally Recognized Native          12/31/2001   Withdrawn
                 American Tribes
0651-AB40       Elimination of the Practice of Including Copies of U.S. Patent Documents With Office            02/22/2002   Withdrawn
                 Actions
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                                   Technology Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
550        Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under       0692-AA14
            Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements............................
551        Acquisition and Protection of Foreign Rights in Inventions...........................     0692-AA15
552        Amendment to Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business      0692-AA18
            Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements................
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




289. 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                    08/00/02
Final Action Effective          09/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




290. 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                    05/00/02

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

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




291. 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                            07/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/02
Final Action                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




292. 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, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




293. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02
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
_______________________________________________________________________




294. 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

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 801

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/11/01                    66 FR 63919
Final Action Effective          01/10/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 0691-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 801

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/11/01                    66 FR 63916
Final Action Effective          01/10/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0691-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




297. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            09/17/01                    66 FR 48013
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

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 32926]]

_______________________________________________________________________




299.  CUTOFF DATES FOR RECOGNITION OF BOUNDARY CHANGES FOR CENSUS 
2000 AND FOR THE INTERCENSAL PERIOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553(b)(3)(A); 5 USC 604(a); 44 USC 35

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is establishing 
cutoff dates for recognition of boundary changes to geographic entities 
for which the Census Bureau reports data in various surveys, estimates, 
censuses, programs, compilations, and publications throughout the 
period between decennial censuses (years 2001 through 2009).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/25/02                     67 FR 3631
NPRM Comment Period End         02/25/02
Final Action                    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Robert W. Marx, Chief, Geography Division, Department 
of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Stop 7400, 4700 Silver Hill Road, 
Washington, DC 20233-7400
Phone: 301 457-2131
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0607-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.7(q)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dale Dickerson
Phone: 301 457-2238
Fax: 301 457-3765

RIN: 0607-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.30(c)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dale Dickerson
Phone: 301 457-2238
Fax: 301 457-3765

RIN: 0607-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30.50

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dale Dickerson
Phone: 301 457-2238
Fax: 301 457-3765

RIN: 0607-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




303. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; PL 103-355, sec 2455; 31 USC 6101; EO 
12549; EO 12689

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Periodically, OMB amends the Governmentwide common rule for 
suspension and debarment of contractors and assistance participants who 
threaten the integrity of Federal programs because of criminal 
misconduct or poor performance. Agencies must issue changes to their 
individual codified versions to conform to the common rule. Recently, 
the Interagency Suspension and Debarment Coordinating Committee 
prepared recommendations for comprehensive changes to the Common Rule 
to conform to changes made in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 
as a result of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act. In addition, 
several other proposals to improve or change the rule are included.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/02
Final Action                    03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Kugelman, Director, Office of Executive 
Budgeting and Assistance Management, Department of Commerce, HCHB Room

[[Page 32927]]

6022, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4115
Fax: 202 482-3270

RIN: 0605-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 14

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 Rule                      10/01/01                    66 FR 49827


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth L. Dorfman
Phone: 202 482-4115

RIN: 0605-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________




305. 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: Federal

Agency Contact: Andy McCready
Phone: 202 482-8044

RIN: 0605-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 19 USC 1671 et seq; 19 USC 1673 et seq; 19 USC 1303

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On May 19, 1997 (62 FR 27296), the Department of Commerce 
(the Department) published final rules on, inter alia, procedures for 
conducting antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings to conform 
the Department's existing regulations to the Uruguay Round Agreements 
Act (URAA). Although these regulations contain provisions on the 
conduct of sunset reviews, the Department is planning to amend the 
regulations to provide more guidance on the procedures for conducting 
sunset reviews. Specifically, the Department proposes to amend the 
procedural regulations for participation in, and conduct of, sunset 
reviews to add two definitions to provide shorthand expressions for 
120-day and 240-day sunset reviews; provide deadlines for certain 
submissions; clarify the information to be provided by parties 
participating in a sunset review; clarify when the Department will 
conduct a 120-day or a 240-day sunset review and provide time limits 
for actions to be taken by the Department.

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: Federal

Agency Contact: Stacy Ettinger, Attorney, Department of Commerce, 
International Trade Administration, Room 3828, 14th & Pennsylvania 
Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4618

RIN: 0625-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




307. 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

[[Page 32928]]

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                      05/00/02

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




308. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




309. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)



_______________________________________________________________________




310. 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                            05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)



_______________________________________________________________________




311. 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

[[Page 32929]]

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                      12/00/02

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 Industry and Security, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




312. 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                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________




313. 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                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________




314. 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              12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________




315. 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

[[Page 32930]]

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              08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




316. 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              08/00/02

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 Industry and Security
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




317. 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                      08/00/02

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 Industry and Security
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________




318. 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; ...

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                    08/00/02

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 Industry and Security
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________




319. 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 
Export 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                    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 32931]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________




320. 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                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________




321. 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; EO 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                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




322. 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                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




323. 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              12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist,

[[Page 32932]]

Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




324. 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 (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                    09/00/02

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 Industry and Security, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




325. 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                    12/00/02

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 Industry and Security, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC35
_______________________________________________________________________




326. 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                      08/00/02

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 Industry and Security
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________




327. 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

[[Page 32933]]

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                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________




328. 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 
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                      05/00/02

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 Industry and Security
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________




329. 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              07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________




330. 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                    09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC47

[[Page 32934]]

_______________________________________________________________________




331. 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              07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




332.  MISSILE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; EO 13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In an effort to clarify Department of Commerce controls, 
Commerce is revising the language contained in Export Control 
Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 9B115, 9B116, 1B115, and 1B117 to 
reflect that all missile technology (MT) production equipment and 
facilities are controlled on the Commerce Control List (CCL).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




333.  REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS--NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION CONTROLS: NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1701; 50 USC 2401; 
EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 
772; 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by revising certain entries on 
its control list that are controlled for nuclear nonproliferation (NP) 
reasons. This final rule revises these entries to make them conform 
more closely to the format used in the technical descriptions of items 
identified in the Annex to the ``Guidelines for Transfers of Nuclear-
Related Dual-Use Equipment, Material, and Related Technology'' (the 
Annex), which is published by the International Atomic Energy Agency. 
Member countries of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), which includes 
the United States, have established export licensing procedures for the 
transfer of items identified in the Annex.
This final rule also revises the types of controls and the scope of the 
controls that apply to a number of entries on the Commerce Control List 
(CCL). In addition, this rule amends the ``Related Controls'' 
paragraphs in a number of entries by adding references to related items 
that are either controlled under other entries on the CCL or controlled 
by other U.S. Government agencies.
As a result of the admission of Belarus, Cyprus, Slovenia, and Turkey 
to the Nuclear Suppliers Group, this rule adds these four countries to 
Country Group A:4, which identifies the member countries of the Nuclear 
Suppliers Group. These four countries are also added to the definition 
of the term ``Nuclear Suppliers Group'' in the EAR. The addition of 
these four countries will lessen the administrative burden on U.S. 
exporters by decreasing the number of items that require an export 
license to these countries for nuclear nonproliferation (NP) reasons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

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 Industry and Security, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________




334.  CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS: CZECH REPUBLIC, HUNGARY AND POLAND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; EO 13026; EO 13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 742

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration maintains the Export 
Administration Regulations (EAR). This rule amends the EAR by removing 
the license requirements for certain regional stability items and for 
certain crime control items destined to the Czech Republic, Hungary and 
Poland to correctly reflect the status of those countries as NATO 
members.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

[[Page 32935]]

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 Industry and Security
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




335.  ELIMINATION OF ``NATIONAL SECURITY'' AS A REASON FOR CONTROL 
FOR CERTAIN ITEMS ON THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; 18 USC 2510; EO 13222; EO 
12058; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Commerce Control List (CCL) to eliminate 
``National Security'' as a reason for control with respect to certain 
items. This rule is needed to make the CCL conform to Section 
5(c)(6)(A) of the Export Administration Act (the Act), which provides 
that unilateral national security controls expire six months after 
enactment of the Act or of the control (whichever is later) unless a 
determination has been made under section 5 of the Act that there is no 
foreign availability of the items or unless the President is pursuing 
negotiations to end such availability. All but four of the items 
affected by this rule are moved to other Export Control Classification 
Numbers (ECCNs) on the CCL. Two of the items that are removed from the 
CCL (bayonets and technology for the design, production or use of 
bayonets) are transferred to the United States Munitions List. The 
other two items (muzzle-loading firearms and technology for the design, 
production or use of muzzle-loading firearms) are now EAR99.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William H. Arvin, Senior Export Policy Analyst, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 2096, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________




336.  REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS AS A 
RESULT OF THE SEPTEMBER 2001 MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR) 
PLENARY MEETING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 
18 USC 2510; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Commerce Control List (CCL), 
to reflect changes that were negotiated during the September 2001 
Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Plenary in Ottawa, Canada. 
These revisions include several changes to Items 3.A.1 and 8.C.3 of the 
MTCR Annex, controlled on the CCL under ECCNs 9A101 and 1C107, 
respectively.
These revisions will result in an expansion of MT controls, which will 
not increase the number of applications for 1C107, as industry had 
already been applying for licenses at these levels of controls. As for 
9A101, BXA has not received any applications for this ECCN; therefore, 
it has been determined that this expansion should not result in an 
increase of license applications for this ECCN.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________




337.  REVISIONS TO LICENSE EXCEPTION CTP: IMPLEMENTATION OF 
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF JANUARY 2, 2002

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701; 50 USC 2401; EO 13026; EO 13222; EO 
12058; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 734; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by revising License Exception 
CTP to reflect rapid technological advances in computing capability. 
This rule implements the President's revision to U.S. export controls 
on high performance computers (HPCs), announced January 2, 2002. All 
HPCs continue to be eligible for export to a Computer Tier 1 country 
under License Exception CTP. Beginning March 3, 2002, HPCs controlled 
by Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 4A003 with a CTP up to 
190,000 Millions of Theoretical Operations per Second (MTOPS) can be 
exported to Computer Tier 3 countries under License Exception CTP. This 
revision also applies to electronic assemblies and specially designed 
components controlled by ECCN 4A003. The NDAA advance notification will 
not be required because President Bush sent a report to Congress on 
January 2 to increase the requirement level for NDAA advanced 
notification for exports to Computer Tier 3 countries of HPCs with a 
CTP exceeding 190,000 MTOPS. This rule also moves Latvia from Computer 
Tier 3 to Computer Tier 1, effective May 2, 2002. The President's 
action will promote our national security, enhance the effectiveness of 
our export control system and ease unnecessary regulatory burdens on 
both government and industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 32936]]

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________




338.  EXPORTS TO THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA: LIFTING OF 
SANCTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701; 50 USC 2401; EO 13026; EO 13222; EO 
12854; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 758

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
by removing the license requirements imposed on the Federal Republic of 
Yugoslavia on July 14, 1998. Under the EAR, controls have been 
maintained on arms and related material to the Federal Republic of 
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) consistent with the UNSC Resolution 
1160. On September 10, 2001, in Resolution 1367, the UNSC terminated 
the international arms embargo against the Federal Republic of 
Yugoslavia established by Resolution 1160. This rule implements UNSC 
Resolution 1367.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

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 Industry and Security
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




339.  REVISION TO EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: DENIED PERSONS 
LIST

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701; 50 USC 2401; EO 13222; EO 13026; EO 
12938; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 752; 15 CFR 758; 15 CFR 
764; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes the description of the denied persons list 
format from the Export Administration Regulations. It eliminates 
several references to the list published in Supplement 2 to part 764 in 
the looseleaf edition of the Export Administration Regulations as 
``the'' denied persons list.

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: William H. Arvin, Senior Export Policy Analyst, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 2096, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________




340.  IMPOSITION AND EXPANSION OF CONTROLS ON DESIGNATED PERSONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701; 50 USC 2401; 22 USC 3201; EO 13099; EO 
13222; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations 
(EAR) by imposing a license requirement on the export and reexport of 
any item subject to the EAR by a U.S. person or non-U.S. person to 
persons blocked and designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of 
September 23, 2001. In response to grave acts of terrorism and threats 
of terrorism, Executive Order 13224 blocks the property and interests 
in property of persons who commit, threaten to commit or support 
terrorism, and prohibits U.S. persons or applicable non-U.S. persons 
from engaging in any transactions with such blocked persons. The 
Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) 
maintains the list of blocked persons newly designated Specially 
Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) in Appendix A to 31 C.F.R. chapter 
V pursuant to Executive Order 13224 and identified by the bracketed 
initials [SDGT]. This rule also amends the EAR by expanding reexport 
controls on Specially Designated Terrorists (SDTs) and foreign controls 
on Specially Designated Terrorists (SDTs) and Foreign Terrorist 
Organizations (FTOs). OFAC also maintains the lists of SDTs and FTOs 
found in appendix A to 31 C.F.R. chapter V and identified by the 
bracketed initials [SDT] and [FTO], respectively.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

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 Industry and Security
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________




341.  IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT LIST OF DUAL-USE 
ITEMS AND OTHER REVISIONS TO ENCRYPTION ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701; 50 USC 2401; EO 13026; EO 13222; EO 
12058; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 
770; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
to reflect changes made to the Wassenaar Arrangement List of dual-use 
items, and to update and clarify other provisions of the EAR pertaining 
to

[[Page 32937]]

encryption export controls. For the first time, mass market encryption 
commodities and software with symmetric key lengths exceeding 64 bits 
may be exported and reexported No License Required (NLR) under Export 
Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 5A992 and 5D992, following a 30-
day review by the Bureau of Export Administration (BXA). This rule 
updates Category 5--part II (Information Security) of the Commerce 
Control List (CCL), and for the first time allows equipment controlled 
under ECCN 5B002 to be exported and reexported under License Exception 
ENC. For all other information security items, including encryption 
source code that would be considered publicly available, this rule 
updates and clarifies existing notification, review, licensing and 
post-export reporting requirements. Restrictions on exports and 
reexports of encryption items to terrorist-supporting states (Cuba, 
Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan and Syria), their nationals and 
other sanctioned entities are not changed by this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/02

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 Industry and Security, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________




342.  REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS--CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONTROLS: AUSTRALIA GROUP; 
CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701; 50 USC 2401; EO 12938; EO 13020; EO 
13026; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 
745; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to implement the understandings 
reached at the October 2001 plenary meeting of the Australia Group 
(AG).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

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 Industry and Security, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)



_______________________________________________________________________




343. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




344. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




345. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




346. CLARIFICATION OF LICENSE EXCEPTION GFT (HUMANITARIAN DONATIONS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

[[Page 32938]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




347. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




348. INDIA AND PAKISTAN SANCTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule - India and 
Pakistan Sanctions and Other 
Measures                        11/19/98                    63 FR 64322
Interim Final Rule - Correction 
to India and Pakistan Sanctions 
and Other Measures              11/27/98                    63 FR 65352
Final Rule                      03/17/00                    65 FR 14444
Final Rule                      07/26/00                    65 FR 45842


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




349. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




350. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




351. EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0694-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




353. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




354. OFFSETS IN MILITARY EXPORTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 701

[[Page 32939]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brad Botwin
Phone: 202 482-4060
Fax: 202 482-5650

RIN: 0694-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




355. ENTITY LIST: ADDITIONS AND REVISIONS

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

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________




356. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 742

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/20/01                    66 FR 65666


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________




358.  LICENSE EXCEPTION CIV ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN 
``MICROPROCESSORS'' CONTROLLED BY ECCN 3A001

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701; 50 USC 2401; 10 USC 7420; 18 USC 2510; EO 
13026; ...

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774

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 licensing requirements based on their 
characteristics. Consistent with technological changes, this final rule 
makes License Exception CIV available for certain microprocessors 
controlled by Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 3A001 when 
they have a composite theoretical performance (CTP) of equal to or 
greater than 6,500 million theoretical operations per second (MTOPS), 
but less than or equal to 12,000 MTOPS. License Exception CIV 
authorizes exports and reexports to civil end-users for civil end-uses 
in Country Group D:1, except North Korea. CIV may not be used for 
exports or reexports to military end-users or end-uses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/21/02                    67 FR 13091


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)



_______________________________________________________________________




359. ENTITY LIST: REMOVAL OF TWO RUSSIAN ENTITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/21/01                    66 FR 65836

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-AC40
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

[[Page 32940]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/28/01                    66 FR 49520

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________




361. 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 REVISIONS TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/02                      67 FR 458

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-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 742

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/01/01                    66 FR 50090

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-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



363. PREVENTING HARASSMENT FROM HUMAN ACTIVITIES DIRECTED AT MARINE 
MAMMALS IN THE WILD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/30/02                     67 FR 4379
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/01/02
NPRM                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



364. 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 4 would restrict the use of gill nets, 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                            01/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

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-AG87

[[Page 32941]]

_______________________________________________________________________




365. 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 the U.S. 
Pacific remote island areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




366. 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: This action will establish 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                            06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




367. 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                            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/02

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-AK26
_______________________________________________________________________




368. 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 a lottery system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




369. 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                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 32942]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




370. AMENDMENT 11 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE CRUSTACEAN 
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: Amendment 11 to the Western Pacific remote Crustaceans FMP 
would add the EEZ waters off the U.S. Pacific Island Areas and the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as crustaceans management 
areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




371. 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                            08/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




372. 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: NMFS proposes regulations to implement those provisions of 
the Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Sustainable Fishery Act (SFA) 
Definitions and other Required Provision of the Magnuson-Stevens Act in 
the FMP of the U.S. Caribbean (Comprehensive SFA Amendment) that would 
modify and/or add framework procedures to the FMPs for reef fish, 
corals and reef associated plants and invertebrates, queen conch, and 
spiny lobster. These FMP framework modifications/additions would allow 
timely modification/addition of required stock parameters and 
management measures related to preventing overfishing and rebuilding 
overfished stocks. The intended effect is to provide a more efficient 
mechanism for implementation of improved estimates of stock parameters 
and necessary management measures as better information becomes 
available.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

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

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




374. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO REVISE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
QUOTA 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 Community Development Quota (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                            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




375. 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                            06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            09/00/02

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-AM30
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: This 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                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02

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-AM44

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378. FRAMEWORK REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR THE ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY 
SPECIES (HMS); FISHING VESSEL PERMITS; CHARTER BOAT OPERATIONS

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 framework regulatory amendment to the HMS FMP will 
adjust gear/permitting/reporting requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02

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-AM91
_______________________________________________________________________




379. 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: This Fishery Management Plan amendment complies 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                            12/00/02

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-AM94
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




381. AMENDMENT 7 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE BOTTOMFISH 
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: Amendment 7 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

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-AM98
_______________________________________________________________________




382. 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                            07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Powers, Acting Regional Administrator, Southeast 
Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and

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Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 
Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AN08
_______________________________________________________________________




383. 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                            10/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




384. 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                            05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




385. 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 and revise management of black sea bass.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




386. 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 and address essential fish habitat issues. This action may 
replace or modify the current DAS reduction schedule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




387. 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                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AN68
_______________________________________________________________________




388. 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                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




389. 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                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




390. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN79
_______________________________________________________________________




391. 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                            08/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: Sargassum habitat is defined as essential fish habitat for 
several

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




393. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR NORTHEAST SKATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: This action would establish a fishery management plan for the 
seven species of skates found in the Northeast. Management measures 
would be established to end overfishing on four of the seven species of 
skate and to provide basic protection for the remaining three species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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-AO10
_______________________________________________________________________




394. AMENDMENT 5 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PRECIOUS CORAL 
FISHERIES IN 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: Amendment 5 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                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




395. 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                            02/25/02                     67 FR 8503
NPRM Comment Period End         04/11/02
Final Action                    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-AO51
_______________________________________________________________________




396. 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

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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                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         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-AO62
_______________________________________________________________________




397. 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                            08/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




398. 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                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




400. 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                            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: Undetermined

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

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Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AO91
_______________________________________________________________________




401. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




402. 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                            01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




403. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SPINY DOGFISH FISHERY 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: 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                            05/00/02

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-AP07
_______________________________________________________________________




404. FRAMEWORK 1 TO 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 extend year-3 management measures for the 
monkfish fishery for fishing year 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         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-AP11
_______________________________________________________________________




405. 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

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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                            05/00/02

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-AP12
_______________________________________________________________________




406. AMERICAN LOBSTER FISHERY; REVISIONS TO LOBSTER TRAP LIMITS, 
CONSERVATION EQUIVALENCY 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

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: The Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule making was 
published under RIN 0648-AP18.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




407. 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: This action 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                            05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




408. 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 
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                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, Regional Administrator, Northwest

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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
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AP38
_______________________________________________________________________




409. 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                            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, 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
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AP39
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Abstract: This rule would implement Amendment 5 to the Fishery 
Management Plan (FMP) for the Shrimp Fishery of the South Atlantic 
Region. 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, 2000 and (b) can 
demonstrate landings of at least 15,000 pounds in any one year from 
1996 to 2000; (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) require any vessel fishing for rock shrimp 
in the South Atlantic Council's EEZ 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




411. 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: This action would implement the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) 
for Highly Migratory Species Fisheries off the West Coast. 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 publication of proposed and final rules 
within certain time periods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/02
Final Action                    11/00/02
Final Action Effective          12/00/02

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

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412. SECRETARIAL AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




413. 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                            05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




414. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




415. 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 prohibit possession and harvest of 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




416. 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 and enable 
adjustments to management measures for the bottomfish fisheries in the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/02

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NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP53
_______________________________________________________________________




417. 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

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




418. RESUBMISSION OF SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT AMENDMENT BOTTOMFISH, 
CRUSTACEANS, AND PELAGICS, AND PRECIOUS CORALS 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




419. 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                            02/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/03

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-AP57
_______________________________________________________________________




420. 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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




421. 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

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Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish Fisheries would establish a controlled 
access program for mackerel, address essential fish habitat, and revise 
the Illex quota procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




422. 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 U.S. purse seine vessels providing 
automatic location information to the Forum Fisheries Agency located in 
Honiara, Solomon Islands. This rule will require that 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                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




423.  AMENDMENT TO REGULATIONS FOR OBSERVER AT-SEA ELECTRONIC 
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS AND SHORESIDE 
PROCESSORS IN THE NORTH PACIFIC GROUNDFISH 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: NPRM, Statutory, Final regulations to be published 
within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This rulemaking would refine requirements for the 
facilitation of observer data transmission and improve support for 
observers. The proposed rule is intended to assure continued collection 
of high quality observer data to support the management objectives of 
the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering 
Sea and Aleutian Islands Area and the Fishery Management Plan for 
Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, P.O. 21668, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7221
Fax: 907 586-7249

RIN: 0648-AP66
_______________________________________________________________________




424.  REVISE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND 
ALLOCATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 2002.
Final, Statutory, December 2002.

Abstract: This action will revise regulations governing the process 
under which a portion of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands quotas for 
groundfish, prohibited species, crab, and halibut are allocated to 
groups representing Western Alaska communities eligible for the 
Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program. The action also will revise 
administrative regulations for the economic development aspects of the 
CDQ Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/02
Final Action                    12/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, P.O. 21668, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7221
Fax: 907 586-7249

RIN: 0648-AP67
_______________________________________________________________________




425.  AMENDMENT 69 TO THE BSAI FMP - AFA CO-OP LEASING

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 773 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Fishery Management Plan

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for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands Area 
(BSAI) (Amendment 69) to allow American Fisheries Act inshore pollock 
co-operatives to contract with inshore catcher vessel members of other 
co-operatives for the purpose of harvesting the co-operative's BSAI 
pollock allocation.
This rulemaking would alter the AFA inshore co-operative structure. The 
change would allow one inshore co-operative to contract with members of 
another inshore co-operative to harvest a portion of the first co-
operative's BSAI pollock allocation. This is currently not allowed, 
since only members of a given co-operative are allowed to harvest any 
portion of that co-operative's allocation. Co-operatives are concerned 
that they might not be able to achieve a full harvest of their pollock 
allocation under some conditions in any given year. This amendment 
would result in a structure that would better ensure that co-operatives 
are able to harvest all of their allocation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, P.O. 21668, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7221
Fax: 907 586-7249

RIN: 0648-AP71
_______________________________________________________________________




426.  FULL RETENTION OF DEMERSAL SHELF ROCKFISH IN GULF OF ALASKA 
AREA 650

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would require full retention of demersal shelf 
rockfish (DSR) in the hook-and-line fisheries in the GOA, Regulatory 
Area 650. If approved, this rule would eliminate the maximum retainable 
bycatch limit for DSR and require that all DSR caught by federally 
permitted vessels using fixed gear in the SEO be retained, landed, 
weighed and reported. The amount of DSR that could be sold would be 
limited to an amount no more than 10 percent of other retained catch. 
With respect to DSR in excess of that 10 percent limit, fishermen would 
be allowed to voluntarily surrender the fish to the State of Alaska, 
retain it for personal use, donate it to a State-recognized charity, 
use it for bait, or any combination of the above.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
Final Action                    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, P.O. 21668, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7221
Fax: 907 586-7249

RIN: 0648-AP73
_______________________________________________________________________




427.  ANTARCTIC MARINE LIVING RESOURCES VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM AND 
CATCH DOCUMENTATION SCHEME

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 2341 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would lengthen the duration of the permit required 
to enter a Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living 
Resources (CCAMLR) Ecosystem Monitoring Program (CEMP) site from one 
year to five years. The rule would define the CCAMLR fishing season and 
require the use of an automated satellite-linked vessel monitoring 
system (VMS) for U.S. vessels harvesting Antarctic marine living 
resources (AMLR) in the area of the Convention on the Conservation of 
Antarctic Marine Living Resources (Convention). The rule would also 
require a non-resident consignee to designate a resident agent; 
prohibit the importation of Dissostichus species declared as harvested 
in high seas areas outside the Convention Area; prohibit the import of 
Dissostichus species issued a Specially Validated Dissostichus Catch 
Document (SVDCD); and provide guidance on the disposition of AMLR 
seized by law enforcement personnel; and propose regulations to modify 
requirements for U.S. receivers and importers of Dissostichus 
eleginoides (Patagonian toothfish) and Dissostichus mawsoni (Antarctic 
toothfish) harvested in all waters, including those under the 
jurisdiction of CCAMLR. This rule is intended to implement U.S. 
obligations as a Member of CCAMLR and to conserve Antarctic and 
Patagonian toothfish by preventing and discouraging unlawful harvest 
and trade in these species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02
Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robin Tuttle, Foreign Affairs Officer, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2282
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP74
_______________________________________________________________________




428.  AMENDMENT 60 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE GROUNDFISH 
FISHERY OF THE GULF OF ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Amendment is intended to protect the depressed king and 
Tanner crab stocks in Cook Inlet by minimizing bycatch and the 
mortality of such bycatch. Prohibiting non-pelagic trawl operations 
will protect this habitat and promote the rebuilding of the crab 
resources in the Cook Inlet portion of the GOA.

[[Page 32956]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, P.O. 21668, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7221
Fax: 907 586-7249

RIN: 0648-AP79
_______________________________________________________________________




429.  SUSPENSION OF THE TEXAS CLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 Rule must be published 30 days 
after the end of the comment period on the NPRM.

Abstract: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) 
annually reviews the benefits of continuing the Cooperative Texas 
Closure, which prohibits shrimping in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) 
off Texas between May 15 and July 15 each year. At its January 2002 
meeting the Council received substantial public testimony regarding the 
economic impacts imposed by other State-mandated closures off Texas, 
which would be exacerbated by an additional closure of the EEZ off 
Texas. Plus, there is an apparent surplus of large shrimp in cold 
storage. Therefore, the Council concluded it was unnecessary to defer 
harvest with a closure until the shrimp reach a larger size. The 
Council voted to recommend that the National Marine Fisheries Service 
(NMFS) suspend, via proposed and final rule, the closure to shrimp 
trawling in the EEZ off Texas for one season to allow the industry to 
harvest smaller shrimp.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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-AP82
_______________________________________________________________________




430.  AMENDMENT 10 TO THE COASTAL PELAGIC SPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT 
PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action implements Amendment 10 to the Coastal Pelagic 
Species Fishery Management Plan, which sets conditions by which Federal 
fishing permits can be transferred from one person to another. This 
amendment will also include a maximum sustainable yield for market 
squid.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AP87
_______________________________________________________________________




431.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS); 2002 BLUEFIN TUNA QUOTA 
SPECIFICATIONS AND EFFORT CONTROLS

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 proposes specifications for the Atlantic bluefin tuna 
(BFT) fishery to set BFT quotas and general category effort controls 
for the 2002 fishing year. This action will implement the U.S. annual 
BFT quota as recommended by the International Commission on 
Conservation of Atlantic Tunas and allocate that quota among the 
domestic fishing categories. Effort controls for the general category 
will allocate monthly quotas and set certain restricted fishing days.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway 13350, Silver Spring, MD
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AP90
_______________________________________________________________________




432. AMEND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE 
MAMMALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1371(a)(6)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action implements certain changes in the prohibitions on 
importing or exporting marine mammals or marine mammal parts and 
products that occurred with the enactment of the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act Amendments of 1994 (Pub. L. 104-238). This action 
prohibits the export of marine mammals or marine mammal products for 
purposes other than public display, scientific research, or enhancing 
the survival of

[[Page 32957]]

a species or stock and establishes three new categories of exceptions 
to the prohibition on importing marine mammal parts and products. This 
is a noncontroversial action that is not significant as it will have 
only minor effects on a small number of people, most of whom will 
benefit by the new exceptions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: 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-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




433. 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: This action investigates the need to adopt regulations to 
decrease negative action of whale watching.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/04/00                      65 FR 270
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/06/00
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-AM85
_______________________________________________________________________




434. 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                            12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




435. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: PERMIT EXEMPTIONS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO37
_______________________________________________________________________




436. 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                            06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




437. 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

[[Page 32958]]

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                           11/05/01                    66 FR 55909
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/05/01
NPRM                            05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




438.  RESTRICTIONS ON POUND NET LEADERS TO ENHANCE TURTLE PROTECTION IN 
VIRGINIA; THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action involves prohibiting the use of all pound net 
leaders measuring 12 inches or greater stretched mesh and all pound 
nets with stringer leaders in the Virginia waters of the mainstem 
Chesapeake Bay and the waters of the James River, York River, and 
Rappahannock River downstream of the first bridge in each tributary 
from May 8 to June 30. This action also includes a provision to extend 
the regulation if NMFS believes that sea turtles may still be 
vulnerable to entanglement in pound net leaders after June 30. Should 
an extension of the prohibition of pound net leaders measuring 12 
inches or greater stretched mesh and leaders with stringers be 
necessary, NMFS will file a notification with the Office of the Federal 
Register explicitly stating the duration of the extension. 
Additionally, this proposed rule incorporates a measure that if high 
strandings start to occur and/or monitoring of pound net leaders 
reveals new information about sea turtle interactions with pound net 
leaders less than 12 inches stretched mesh, NMFS may determine that 
additional restrictions are necessary. Should this occur, NMFS will 
immediately file a final rule with the Office of the Federal Register 
which explicitly states the mandatory gear modification as well as the 
affected area and the time period. Such additional restrictions may 
include prohibiting the use of all pound net leaders measuring 8 inches 
or greater stretched mesh or prohibiting the use of all pound net 
leaders regardless of mesh size in the Virginia waters of the mainstem 
Chesapeake Bay and portions of the Virginia tributaries from the date 
of publication to June 30.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
Interim Final Rule              07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary A. Colligan, Assistant Regional Admisistrator, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS/Protected Resources, Protected Resources Division, 
One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9116
Fax: 978 281-9394

RIN: 0648-AP81
_______________________________________________________________________




439.  TAKING AND IMPORTING MARINE MAMMALS; TAKING MARINE MAMMALS 
INCIDENTAL TO OIL AND GAS STRUCTURE REMOVAL ACTIVITIES IN THE GULF OF 
MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is proposing to issue regulations authorizing and 
governing the taking of bottlenose and spotted dolphins incidental to 
the removal of oil and gas drilling and production structures in state 
waters and on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico 
for a period not to exceed 1 year. The incidental taking of small 
numbers of marine mammals is authorized by the Marine Mammal Protection 
Act (MMPA), if certain findings are made and regulations are issued 
that include requirements for monitoring and reporting. Previous 
regulations were issued for these same activities in 1995 and expired 
in November 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AP83



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NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


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440. 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                            12/00/02

[[Page 32959]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Armor, National Marine Sanctuary Program, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, N ORM 6, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AI91
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
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: This action establishes measures to manage the halibut 
charter boat industry off Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/28/02                     67 FR 3867
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

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-AK17
_______________________________________________________________________




442. 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                    05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




443. 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                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK40
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444. 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

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

[[Page 32960]]

NPRM Comment Period End         11/26/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AK70
_______________________________________________________________________




445. CRAB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA RESERVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would specify crab community 
development quota reserves by calendar year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/01                    66 FR 38626
NPRM Comment Period End         08/24/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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: 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
Final Action                    08/00/02

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-AM40
_______________________________________________________________________




447. 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                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            12/26/01                    66 FR 66386

[[Page 32961]]

NPRM Comment Period End         02/25/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN06
_______________________________________________________________________




449. 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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, American Fisheries Act requires 
regulatory implementation prior to January 2000.

Abstract: This rule would implement: (1) permitting requirements for 
AFA pollock catcher vessels, catcher vessel cooperatives, c/p 
motherships, and shoreside processors; (2) new pollock allocation 
regime for allocations to catcher vessel cooperatives; (3) new 
recordkeeping and reporting requirements for vessels and processors; 
(4) new restrictions on participation of AFA pollock vessels in non-
pollock fisheries; and (5) restrictions on ability of AFA pollock 
processors to process non-pollock groundfish and crab species from the 
Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/01                    66 FR 65028
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

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-AN55
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450. GENERIC AMENDMENT ADDRESSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TORTUGAS 
MARINE RESERVES UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: The Generic Tortugas Amendment would amend the Gulf of Mexico 
Fishery Management Council's fishery management plans to establish 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                            02/07/02                     67 FR 5749
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

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-AN83
_______________________________________________________________________




451. 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 subzone 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                            11/27/01                    66 FR 59221
NPRM Comment Period End         01/11/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

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-AO23

[[Page 32962]]

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452. 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                    05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




453. 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                            11/15/01                    66 FR 57409
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

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-AO93
_______________________________________________________________________




454. AMERICAN LOBSTER; MODIFY MANAGEMENT MEASURES, HISTORICAL 
PARTICIPATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101 et seq

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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/02                      67 FR 282
Comment Period Extended         01/31/02                     67 FR 4697
NPRM Comment Period End         02/19/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: The Proposed Rule and extension of comment 
period was published under RIN 0648-AP15.

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

[[Page 32963]]

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455. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




456. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, 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
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AP52
_______________________________________________________________________




457. 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                    12/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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-AP56
_______________________________________________________________________




458. 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 
management measures for the exclusive economic zone for fishing year 
2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/13/02                    67 FR 11276
NPRM Comment Period End         03/28/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

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-AP59
_______________________________________________________________________




459.  INTERIM FINAL RULE TO PROTECT NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES GROUNDFISH 
STOCKS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is planning to take interim action to protect Gulf of 
Maine (GOM) cod and other stocks under ongoing rebuilding efforts under 
the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This action 
would implement measures for the 2002 fishing year, beginning May 1, 
2002, to reduce overfishing. The most recent scientific information 
indicates that reductions in fishing mortality are needed for GOM cod 
and haddock, white hake, American Plaice, redfish, Georges Bank (GB) 
cod, and Cape Cod, Southern New England, and Mid-

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Atlantic yellowtail flounders. This action would continue the Western 
GOM (WGOM) closed area, which is scheduled currently to re-open to 
commercial fishing on May 1, 2002, and revise other GOM closed areas. 
This action would also revise the GOM cod trip limit; restrict days-at-
sea (DAS) use for all limited access multispecies permit holders; 
eliminate the large-mesh vessel permit category; implement restrictions 
for the recreational and charter/party fisheries; and increase observer 
coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AP78
_______________________________________________________________________




460.  PACIFIC HALIBUT FISHERIES CATCH SHARING PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773c

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing 
Plan for Area 2A would adjust the management of the sport fishery for 
halibut in Puget Sound, Washington, and adjust the halibut possession 
limit for Oregon anglers. Sport fishing seasons for 2002 are proposed 
to implement the Catch Sharing Plan based on the expected total 
allowable catch in 2002 as established by the International Pacific 
Halibut Commission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/11/02                     67 FR 6220
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/02
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, 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
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AP80
_______________________________________________________________________




461.  EMERGENCY INTERIM RULE IMPOSING ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS IN THE 
HAWAII-BASED LONGLINE FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement emergency measures that would 
prohibit longline fishing north of 26 N. latitude and prohibit the 
landing of more than 10 swordfish per trip by Hawaii-based longline 
vessels. The trip limit is intended to provide further disincentive for 
targeting swordfish in the fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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-AP84
_______________________________________________________________________




462.  EMERGENCY RULE TO IMPLEMENT 2002 PACIFIC WHITING SPECIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This emergency rulemaking would implement the final 
specifications for Pacific whiting in the Pacific coast groundfish 
fishery prior to the April 1, 2002, start of the major whiting fishery. 
These specifications include the level of acceptable biological catch 
and the optimum yield, as well as the sector-specific and tribal 
fishery allocations which are computed using previously adopted rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, 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
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AP85
_______________________________________________________________________




463.  PACIFIC TUNA FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 955

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                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner, Assistant Regional Administrator for

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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-AP86
_______________________________________________________________________




464.  ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE OPTIMUM YIELD AND HARVEST LIMIT FOR PACIFIC 
SARDINE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 2003, The CPS fisheries 
regulations require that the annual specs for Pacific sardine be 
published in the Federal Register before January 1, the start of the 
fishing year.

Abstract: This rule will announce the annual harvest guidelines for 
Pacific sardine in the exclusive economic zone off the Pacific coast. 
The CPS FMP and its implementing regulations require NMFS to establish 
an annual harvest guideline for Pacific sardine based on a formula in 
the Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This harvest guideline has been 
calculated according to the regulations implementing the Coastal 
Pelagic Species FMP and establishes allowable harvest levels for 
Pacific sardine off the Pacific coast.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/02

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-AP88
_______________________________________________________________________




465.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS); REGULATORY ADJUSTMENTS; 
NOAA INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule corrects authorized gear table (IX) at 50 CFR 
600.725(v) by restating the existing table at 50 CFR 635.21(d), for 
which notice and comment has taken place. This rule also corrects the 
cross-references in several parts to regulations that have since been 
removed, and it updates the table in 15 CFR 902.1(b) to add new OMB 
approvals and to correct control number references to the appropriate 
CFR part or section.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway 13350, Silver Spring, MD
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AP89
_______________________________________________________________________




466. 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 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 
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                    12/00/02

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-AO70
_______________________________________________________________________




467. 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          12/13/00                    65 FR 77889
Notice Comment Period End       01/03/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by 
Executive Order 13211.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




468.  ENDANGERED SPECIES; TRANSFERRING PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed action will allow NMFS to transfer certain 
permits issued under 10 (a) of the Endangered Species Act (the Act) of 
1973. This proposed rule will parallel a rule previously adopted by the 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pertaining to assignability of permits 
under the Act issued by that agency. Without the implementation of this 
action, applicants will have to apply for new permits as property is 
sold to a new entity, thus increasing the burden on the applicant and 
NMFS. If NMFS can transfer permits, this would eliminate the need for 
increased burden on the applicant and NMFS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/01                    66 FR 65873
NPRM Comment Period End         02/04/02
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lamont Jackson, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NMFS, 1315 
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AP64
_______________________________________________________________________




469.  ATLANTIC LARGE WHALE 2002 SEASONAL AREA MANAGEMENT (SAM) PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 23, 2001, The Federal District 
Court for the District of Massachusetts order.
Final, Judicial, December 31, 2001, The Federal District Court for the 
District of Massachusetts order.

Abstract: NMFS is preparing regulations to implement a SAM program for 
the 2002 fishing year, which was identified as a measure under the RPA 
that resulted from the biological opinions prepared for the Northeast 
multispecies, monkfish, spiny dogfish, and American lobster fisheries. 
The 2002 SAM program is intended as an incremental step to provide 
endangered western North Atlantic right whales protection from 
entanglement with fishing gear used in those fisheries. NMFS is 
preparing an EIS for more comprehensive SAM regulations for 2003 and 
beyond, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA), to analyze the impacts on the human environment of the 
management alternatives under consideration. The measures that have 
been identified for the 2002 SAM proposed rulemaking would require 
reduction, elimination, and/or modification of certain types of fixed 
gear (i.e., gillnets and lobster traps) in specific areas off the 
Atlantic coast of the United States during times of the year when right 
whales are known to be present in significant concentrations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/03/01                    66 FR 50390
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/02/01
NPRM                            11/28/01                    66 FR 59394
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/01
Interim Final Rule              01/09/02                     67 FR 1142
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/08/02
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AP68
_______________________________________________________________________




470. 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
Comment Period Extended         11/02/01
Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




471. 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: This draft policy evaluates conservation efforts in making 
listing decisions under the Endangered Species Act. The 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                    06/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




472. RULEMAKING FOR THE INCIDENTAL TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS DURING 
WORLDWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF THE U.S. NAVY'S LOW FREQUENCY ACTIVE SONAR

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS has received an application from the U.S. Navy for 
authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the worldwide 
deployment of its new low frequency active sonar system. The U.S. Navy 
anticipates deployment of up to 4 shipboard systems within the next 5 
years. This authorization can be granted under the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act provided the taking of marine mammals is incidental, is 
having no more than a negligible impact on small numbers of marine 
mammals and is not having an unmitigatable impact on Arctic subsistence 
needs. If an authorization is granted, monitoring and reporting takings 
will be required.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/22/99                    64 FR 57026
NPRM                            03/19/01                    66 FR 15375
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




473. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 before then. 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                    05/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




474. 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 rule to 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

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grid angle of no greater than 45 degrees on bottom opening TEDs (other 
than TEDs equipped with the leatherback opening) to all areas in the 
U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the Southeast U.S. Atlantic. NMFS is also 
considering modifications to the leatherback contingency plan (50 CFR 
223.206(d)(2)(iv)) to provide better protection to leatherback turtles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/05/00                    65 FR 17852
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/05/00
NPRM                            10/02/01                    66 FR 50148
NPRM Comment Period End         11/16/01
Comment Period Extended         02/15/02
Final Action                    10/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




475. 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                    10/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




476.  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 is enacting a seasonally adjusted closure of the Mid-
Atlantic Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) waters to fishing with gillnets 
with a mesh size larger than 8 inch (20.3 cm) stretched mesh. The 
purpose of this action is to reduce the impact of the large-mesh 
gillnet fisheries on endangered and threatened species of sea turtles 
primarily from the monkfish fishery which has previously demonstrated a 
high sea turtle bycatch and mortality rate. The closure areas and times 
are as follows: waters north of 33 degrees 51.0' N (North Carolina/
South Carolina border at the coast) and south of 35 degrees 46.0' N 
(Oregon Inlet) are closed at all times; waters north of 35 degrees 
46.0' N (Oregon Inlet) and south of 36 degrees 22.5' N (Currituck Beach 
Light, NC) are closed from March 16 through January 14; waters north of 
36 degrees 22.5' N (Currituck Beach Light, NC) and south of 37 degrees 
34.6' N (Wachapreague Inlet, VA) are closed from April 1 through 
January 14; waters north of 37 degrees 34.6' N (Wachapreague Inlet, VA) 
and south of 37 degrees 56.0' N (Chincoteague, VA) are closed from 
April 16 through January 14; waters north of 37 degrees 56.0' N 
(Chincoteague, VA) will not be affected by this rule. NMFS also intends 
to publish a permanent rule establishing seasonal closures and is 
seeking comments on this proposal. In addition, NMFS is requesting 
comments on the need to consider restrictions on smaller gillnet mesh 
sizes in the permanent rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Opay, Sea Turtle Ecologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AP91



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NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 2706(e)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action 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                            07/31/01                    66 FR 39464
Final Action                    09/00/02

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

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



478. 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

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael L. Grable
Phone: 301 713-2390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK76
_______________________________________________________________________




479. AMENDMENT 13 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AN17
_______________________________________________________________________




480. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




481. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AO55
_______________________________________________________________________




483. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; FISHERY ACTIVITIES (TEDS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/14/01                    66 FR 24287


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant
Phone: 301 713-1431
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AP16
_______________________________________________________________________




484.  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 of Pamlico Sound, North 
Carolina, to fishing with gillnets with a mesh size larger than 4-1/4 
inches (10.8 cm) stretched mesh, from September 15 through December 15. 
The closed area includes all inshore waters of Pamlico Sound south of 
35 degrees 46.3' N. lat., north of 35 degrees 00' N. lat., and east of 
76 degrees 30' W. long. The large mesh gill net fishery in Pamlico 
Sound has been shown to capture and kill numerous endangered and 
threatened sea turtles during their fall migration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/28/01
Interim Final Rule              10/03/01                    66 FR 50350


Next Action Undetermined

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-AP63
_______________________________________________________________________




485. 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kellie Carter
Phone: 301 713-1401

[[Page 32970]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________




486. PACIFIC OFFSHORE CETACEAN TAKE REDUCTION PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/24/01                    66 FR 44549


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL70



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



487. INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION FOR THE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Helen Golde
Phone: 301 713-3145

RIN: 0648-AL06
_______________________________________________________________________




488. 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



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


                    ________________________________



489. REGIONAL MARINE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




490. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR TILEFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/26/01                    66 FR 49136
Final Action Effective          11/01/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/17/02                     67 FR 2343

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Rolland Schmitten
Phone: 301 713-2325
Fax: 301 713-1043
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AJ30
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/19/01                    66 FR 57885

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AJ82

[[Page 32971]]

_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/30/02                     67 FR 4369
Final Action Effective          03/01/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Karnella
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AL41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/01                    66 FR 51001
Final Action                    01/09/02                     67 FR 1163

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AL98
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AM32
_______________________________________________________________________




496. AMERICAN FISHERIES ACT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Extension of Emergency Interim 
Rule                            07/10/01                    66 FR 35911
Emergency Interim Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/09/01
Emergency Interim Rule End      01/14/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO14
_______________________________________________________________________




497. REVISIONS TO RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR 2001

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/28/02                     67 FR 4099

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO20
_______________________________________________________________________




498. 2001 QUOTAS FOR PURSE SEINE FISHERIES IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          10/28/01
Final Action                    11/06/01                    66 FR 56038

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AO48
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/11/02                     67 FR 1555
Interim Final Rule              01/11/02                     67 FR 1540
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/28/02                     67 FR 3820
Correction                      02/19/02                     67 FR 7289
Final Action                    03/07/02                    67 FR 10490

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Darm
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AO69
_______________________________________________________________________




500. CONTINUE CLOSURE OF TWO MID-ATLANTIC AREAS TO SCALLOP FISHING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/09/01                     66 FR 9678
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/02/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AO71
_______________________________________________________________________




501. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; PELAGIC LONGLINE FISHERY; GEAR 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/30/01                    66 FR 17370
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/30/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 32972]]

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

RIN: 0648-AO76
_______________________________________________________________________




502. 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.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Interim Rule          06/13/01                    66 FR 31845
Amended                         06/13/01                    66 FR 31845
Emergency Interim Rule Comment 
Period Extended                 07/17/01                    66 FR 37167
Emergency Interim Rule End      12/31/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO82
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/01                    66 FR 66811

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AP00
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/01                    66 FR 58097
Final Action                    12/26/01                    66 FR 66348
Correction                      01/23/02                     67 FR 3126

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AP06
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/23/01                    66 FR 53575
Final Action                    01/25/02                     67 FR 3623

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AP08
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/01                    66 FR 53770
Final Action Effective          01/16/02
Final Action                    01/22/02                     67 FR 2824

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AP09
_______________________________________________________________________




507. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Interim Rule          11/13/01                    66 FR 56781
Emergency Interim Rule Effective11/15/01
Emergency Interim Rule End      05/14/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AP10
_______________________________________________________________________




508. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SHARK FINNING PROHIBITION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/11/02                     67 FR 6194
Final Action Effective          02/13/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Svein Fougner
Phone: 562 980-4040

RIN: 0648-AP21
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Interim Rule          12/10/01                    66 FR 63630
Emergency Interim Rule End      06/08/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Karnella
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AP24

[[Page 32973]]

_______________________________________________________________________




510. EXTENSION OF ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS); PERMIT 
CATEGORY DEADLINE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/31/01                    66 FR 29510

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP29
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/05/02                     67 FR 5241
Final Action Effective          03/07/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AP32
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/19/01                    66 FR 53195

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-AP33
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/16/02                    67 FR 18512

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Ziobro
Phone: 301 713-2239

RIN: 0648-AP36
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/29/01                    66 FR 54498
Final Action                    01/24/02                     67 FR 3442

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AP37
_______________________________________________________________________




515. FRAMEWORK 1 TO THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/24/02                     67 FR 3445
Final Action Effective          01/24/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AP44
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/22/02                     67 FR 2820
Final Action Effective          01/25/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Simona Perry Roberts
Phone: 301 713-2322
Fax: 301 713-0376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP47
_______________________________________________________________________




517.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT 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: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would establish cut-off dates for 
commercial summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass landings to be 
used in developing final adjusted quotas for these fisheries. The 
proposed action is needed to provide State marine fisheries agencies 
with the ability to appropriately manage these fishery resources by 
establishing final quota allocations prior to the start of the fishing 
year. In addition, this action would enable fishermen targeting these 
resources to intelligently prepare for the upcoming fishing year. This 
regulatory amendment would also remove the regulatory language found at 
50 CFR 648.100(d), 648.120(c), and 648.140(c) that specifies 
publication dates for annual summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass 
fishing measures. These dates have proven to be misleading because 
there is no corresponding schedule for submission of annual 
specifications by the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council 
(Council).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/13/01                    66 FR 64392

[[Page 32974]]

NPRM Comment Period End         12/27/01
Final Action                    02/14/02                     67 FR 6877
Final Action Effective          02/14/02

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-AP65
_______________________________________________________________________




518.  EMERGENCY RULE TO IMPLEMENT STELLER SEA LION PROTECTION MEASURES 
AND HARVEST SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 FOR THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, BERING SEA 
AND GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This EIR would implement Steller sea lion protection measures 
to avoid the likelihood that the groundfish fisheries off Alaska would 
jeopardize the continued existence of the western population of Steller 
sea lions or adversely modify its critical habitat. These management 
measures dispersed fishing effort over time and area and provided 
protection for fisheries competition for prey in waters adjacent to 
rookeries and important haulouts. Management measures contained in this 
EIR are substantially different from previous measures based on new 
information regarding Steller sea lion foraging behavior. This 
rulemaking will also announce the final 2002 harvest specifications and 
associated management measures for the groundfish fisheries of the BSAI 
management area and the GOA. Steller sea lion management measures for 
seasons, rollovers, and critical habitat harvest limits are 
incorporated into the harvest specifications making the harvest 
specification for 2002 significantly different from harvest 
specification in 2001. The combining of these actions into one EIR is 
necessary to ensure the Steller sea lion protection measures are 
effective January 1, 2001, and NMFS is in compliance with the ESA and 
the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          01/01/02
Final Action                    01/08/02                      67 FR 956

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, P.O. 21668, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7221
Fax: 907 586-7249

RIN: 0648-AP69
_______________________________________________________________________




519.  ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; LARGE AND SMALL COASTAL 
SHARKS; COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT 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 interim final rule implements commercial quota levels 
for large and small coastal shark at 1,285 metric tons (mt) dressed 
weight (dw) and 1,760 mt dw, respectively. The quota level for large 
coastal sharks is based on the results of an independent review of the 
1998 large coastal shark stock assessment that was conducted as part of 
a court-approved settlement agreement and is pending a new large 
coastal shark stock assessment and its review. The quota level for 
small coastal sharks, consistent with the court-approved settlement 
agreement, is pending a new small coastal shark stock assessment. The 
new stock assessments are anticipated to be completed in early 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/28/01                    66 FR 67118
Correction                      02/22/02                     67 FR 8211

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-AP70
_______________________________________________________________________




520.  REGULATIONS RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION AND EMPLOYEE 
TESTIMONY IN LITIGATION; REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 15 USC 1501; 15 USC 1512; 15 USC 1513; 15 
USC 1518; 44 USC 3101

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 909

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA issues this final rule to remove provisions from its 
internal conduct regulations codified at 15 CFR part 909. This part is 
removed because it has been superseded by other regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/20/02                     67 FR 7611

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Glenn E. Tallia, Senior Counselor for Atmospheric and 
Space Services and Research, NOAA, GC, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA GCW, 1315 East-West 
Highway, Room 15861, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1337
Fax: 301 713-1494

RIN: 0648-AP77
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.24

[[Page 32975]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/15/02                     67 FR 7134

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nicole LeBoeuf
Phone: 301 713-2322

Related RIN: Merged With 0648-AG36
RIN: 0648-AI85
_______________________________________________________________________




522. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS; FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/31/01                    66 FR 67495

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant
Phone: 301 713-1431
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AN64
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/01/01                    66 FR 49896
Final Action                    01/10/02                     67 FR 1300

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AN88
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/09/02                     67 FR 1116

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal, Local

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

RIN: 0648-AP17
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/01                    66 FR 50160
Final Action                    01/09/02                     67 FR 1133

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP48
_______________________________________________________________________




526.  SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; SHRIMP TRAWLING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS intends to close for 30 days all Atlantic offshore 
waters within 10 nm (18.5 km) seaward of the COLREGS demarcation line, 
bounded on the south by 28 degrees N. lat. and on the north by 30 
degrees 42'45.6`` N. lat. (the Georgia-Florida border) to fishing by 
shrimp trawlers required to have a TED installed in each net that is 
rigged for fishing, unless the TED installed has an escape opening 
large enough to exclude leatherback turtles. This action is necessary 
to protect endangered and threatened sea turtles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          12/14/01
Final Action                    12/20/01                    66 FR 65658

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Opay, Sea Turtle Ecologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AP75
_______________________________________________________________________




527. FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY; TORTUGAS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 et seq

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/08/01                    66 FR 16120
Final Rule Effective            03/08/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Billy Causey
Phone: 305 743-2437

RIN: 0648-AO18
_______________________________________________________________________




528. REVISIONS TO ANCHORING PROHIBITIONS IN FLOWER GARDEN BANKS NATIONAL 
MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/21/01                    66 FR 58370

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: G. P. Schmahl
Phone: 979 779-2705

RIN: 0648-AP22

[[Page 32976]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




529. MANDATORY REIMBURSEMENT RULES FOR RELOCATION OF FEDERAL SPECTRUM

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Defense Authorization Act requires successful 
bidders of auctions of Federal spectrum to compensate the Federal 
incumbent users for the marginal costs associated with the relocation 
of a Federal station. This mandatory reimbursement applies to the 20MHz 
of spectrum identified for reallocation under the Balanced Budget Act 
of 1997, the 1710-1755MHz band identified under the Omnibus Budget 
Reconciliation Act of 1993, and future allocations. The National 
Defense Authorization Act requires NTIA to develop reimbursement 
procedures which are to include a process for resolving differences 
between the Federal Government and commercial licensees regarding 
estimates of relocation or modification costs. This NPRM sets forth 
those rules. Final rules are expected in the fall of 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/18/01                     66 FR 4771
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0660-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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; 37 CFR 1.959 to 1.981

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                            10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0651-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________




531. CHANGES IN RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT INTERFERENCES AND RELATED 
PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2; 35 USC 3; 35 USC 6; 35 USC 10; 35 USC 22; 35 
USC 23; 35 USC 25; 35 USC 31; 35 USC 32; 35 USC 41; 35 USC 135; ...

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 41; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office will revise its 
rules of practice in patent interferences to simplify the process and 
to increase its flexibility and efficiency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Torczon, Administrative Patent Judge, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box Interference, 
Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 308-9797
Fax: 703 305-0942
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB32
_______________________________________________________________________




532. DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN TO REMOVE PATENT AND TRADEMARK CLASSIFIED PAPER 
FILES FROM PUBLIC SEARCH FACILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-113; 35 USC 41(i)(1); ...

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public comment is being sought on issues associated with the 
development of a plan to remove the patent and trademark classified 
paper files from the United States Patent and Trademark Office's public 
search facilities and replace them with electronic records. Issues of 
particular interest to the agency include, but are not limited to, 
measures required to ensure the integrity of electronic records, the 
comparable functionality for searching and retrieving information from 
electronic records, and the disposition of the paper files.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martha Crockett Sneed, Manager, Public Search Services 
Division, Department of Commerce,

[[Page 32977]]

Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the CIO, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 308-5558
Fax: 703 306-2662
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________




533.  REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 35 USC 41; 15 USC 1115; 35 USC 1051; 15 USC 1113; 15 
USC 1123; 35 USC 2(b)(2); 35 USC 376; PL 105-358; PL 106-113

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.16 TO 1.21; 37 CFR 1.26; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 
1.482; 37 CFR 1.492; 37 CFR 2.6

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2002, Final Action 
Effective Date.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NRPM                            05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Matthew Lee, Financial Systems Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, PK1-802, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8051
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________




534.  CHANGES TO IMPROVE THE PATENT AND APPLICATION PROCESS

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 improve the patent application and 
examination process. For example, the Office is proposing: (1) changes 
to facilitate the filing of applications and subsequent papers by 
facsimile or electronic mail message over internet; (2) changes to the 
manner in which applicants bring pertinent information to the Office's 
attention and how the Office uses that information; (3) limitation on 
the number of claims that must be given a separate examination by the 
Office; (4) changes to allow the Office to terminate proceedings or 
application if the applicant refuses to prosecute the application with 
reasonable diligence; and (5) changes that facilitate obtaining 
information from the applicant to aid in the examination process, such 
as what information is well known in the art, where support for a claim 
is found in the written description, what priority application provides 
support for each claim. These changes to the patent application and 
examination process are necessary for the Office to be able to process 
an ever-increasing number of applications within a reasonable time 
frame.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




535. COMPLAINTS REGARDING INVENTION PROMOTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); 35 USC 297; PL 106-113, sec 4001

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office (Office) has added rules of 
practice to implement the Office's procedures for accepting complaints 
under the Inventor's Rights Act of 1999. The Act requires the Office to 
provide a forum for publishing complaints concerning invention 
promoters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/20/00                     65 FR 3127
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/28/00
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William R. Covey, Associate Counsel for General Law, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, DC 
20231
Phone: 703 308-2000
Fax: 703 305-5907
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________




536. 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

[[Page 32978]]

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                    09/00/02

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




537. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




538. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION AND 
OTHER DOCUMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.4; 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
_______________________________________________________________________




539. CHANGES TO REPRESENTATION OF OTHERS BEFORE THE U.S. PATENT AND 
TRADEMARK OFFICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 2; 37 CFR 10; 37 CFR 11

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry I. Moatz
Phone: 703 306-4097

RIN: 0651-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________




540. MADRID PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION ACT RULES CHANGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Hannon
Phone: 703 308-8900
Fax: 703 872-9280
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________




541. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE ACQUISITION REGULATION

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: Michael Anastasio
Phone: 703 305-8014
Fax: 703 305-5484
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related To 0651-AB11
RIN: 0651-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________




542.  SURCHARGE FOR THE USE OF NON-ELECTRIC, PAPER FORMS FOR SUBMISSION 
OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 2

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office is proposing to 
amend its rules to require payment of a surcharge of $50.00 whenever a 
party elects to make a submission using paper in place of an 
electronically transmittable form available through the Trademark 
Electronic Application System (TEAS). If a party submits a paper 
document to the Office and the TEAS system includes a form for 
preparing that document and transmitting it to the Office 
electronically, the fee for submitting the paper document will be fifty 
dollars more than the fee for submitting the equivalent electronic 
document.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Hannon, Staff Attorney, Department of Commerce,

[[Page 32979]]

Patent and Trademark Office, 2900 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-
3513
Phone: 703 308-8900
Fax: 703 872-9280
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________




543.  AMENDMENT OF RULE REGARDING FILING OF TRADEMARK CORRESPONDENCE 
VIA EXPRESS MAIL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 2

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office is amending its 
rules to provide that correspondence received by the Office that was 
delivered by ``Express Mail Post Office to Addressee'' will no longer 
be considered to have been filed in the Office on the date of deposit 
with the United States Postal Service, unless the Trademark Electronic 
Application System (``TEAS'') does not include a form for transmitting 
that correspondence.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




544. STANDARD FOR DECLARING A PATENT INTERFERENCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Comment Period End              02/28/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Torczon
Phone: 703 308-9797
Fax: 703 305-0942
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________




545. CHANGES TO THE TIME PERIOD FOR MAKING ANY NECESSARY DEPOSITS OF 
BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/27/01                    66 FR 21090
Final Action Effective          05/29/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0651-AB33
_______________________________________________________________________




546. REVISION OF PATENT CORPORATION TREATY APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action - Correction       05/22/01                    66 FR 28053

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Pearson
Phone: 703 308-6515
Fax: 703 305-3230

RIN: 0651-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________




547. REQUIREMENTS FOR CLAIMING THE BENEFIT OF PRIOR-FILED APPLICATIONS 
UNDER EIGHTEEN-MONTH PUBLICATION OF PATENT APPLICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/28/01                    66 FR 67087
Final Action Effective          12/28/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr
Phone: 703 305-8850
Fax: 703 305-6916
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________




548. 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

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 6.1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/20/01                    66 FR 48338
Final Action Effective          01/01/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jessie Marshall
Phone: 703 308-8900
Fax: 703 872-9395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________




549. REVISION OF THE TIME LIMIT FOR NATIONAL STAGE COMMENCEMENT IN THE 
UNITED STATES FOR PATENT COOPERATION TREATY APPLICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

[[Page 32980]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/04/02                      67 FR 520
Final Action Effective          04/01/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr
Phone: 703 305-8850
Fax: 703 305-6916
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB44
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Technology Administration (TA)



_______________________________________________________________________




550. 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: Karen Laney-Cummings, Acting Director, Technology 
Competitiveness, Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, 
14th & Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2100
Fax: 202 219-8667

RIN: 0692-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________




551. ACQUISITION AND PROTECTION OF FOREIGN RIGHTS IN INVENTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 10096; 15 USC 3710d

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 101; 37 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On August 7, 1996, 37 CFR part 101 was abolished and 37 CFR 
part 501 expanded to cover foreign rights of inventions made by Federal 
employees.
We are evaluating the comments received on the interim final rule and 
will be making minor changes to the regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 40997
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/07/96
Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek, Patent Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Technology Administration, HCHB Room 4613, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 273-0607
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




552. AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 
AND SMALL BUSINESS FIRMS UNDER GOVERNMENT GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND 
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 206

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, June 30, 2000, To provide for an 
exception for support contractors.

Abstract: This would require certain contractors to assign their rights 
if they make an invention under a Cooperative Research and Development 
Agreement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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, Patent Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Technology Administration, HCHB Room 4613, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 273-0607
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA18
[FR Doc. 02-8712 Filed 05-10-02; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-BW-S
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