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

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)






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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary

25 CFR Ch. I

30 CFR Chs. II and VII

36 CFR Ch. I

43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II

48 CFR Ch. 14

50 CFR Chs. I and IV

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY:  Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled 
for review or development between fall 2004 and spring 2005. The 
Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require 
publication of the agenda.

ADDRESSES:  Unless otherwise indicated, all agency contacts are located 
at the Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  You should direct all comments and 
inquiries with regard to these rules to the appropriate agency contact. 
You should direct general comments relating to the agenda to the Office 
of Executive Secretariat, Department of the Interior, at the address 
above or on 202-208-5257 or 202-208-3071.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  With this publication, the Department 
satisfies the requirement of Executive Order 12866 that the Department 
publish an agenda of rules that we have issued or expect to issue and 
of currently effective rules that we have scheduled for review.

     Simultaneously, the Department meets the requirement of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) to publish an 
agenda in April and October of each year identifying rules that 
will have significant economic effects on a substantial number of 
small entities. We have specifically identified in the agenda rules 
that will have such effects.

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

Dated: October 29, 2004.

 Richard A. Stephan,

Federal Register Liaison Officer.

                   Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1560        Department Hearings and Appeals; Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the        1090-AA73
            Hearings Division.....................................................................
1561        Hydropower Licensing: Conditions and Prescriptions....................................    1090-AA91
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1562        Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures................................    1090-AA29
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                        Office of Acquisition and Property Management--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1563        Woody Biomass Utilization.............................................................    1084-AA00
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                               Office of Hearings and Appeals--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1564        Equal Access to Justice Act...........................................................    1094-AA49
1565        Indian Probate Adjudication...........................................................    1094-AA50
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                               Office of the Special Trustee--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1566        Procedures for Depositing Funds.......................................................    1035-AA04
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                                 Office of the Special Trustee--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1567        American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act......................................    1035-AA05
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                             United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1568        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Conservation Education; 50 CFR 17.21...    1018-AI66
1569        Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Possession of Migratory Birds for           1018-AI97
            Educational Purposes..................................................................
1570        Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to the    1018-AJ24
            United States.........................................................................
1571        Listing of 7 Foreign Butterfly Species Under the Endangered Species Act...............    1018-AT83
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                          United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1572        Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures--50 CFR Part 12.....................................    1018-AC89
1573        Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).......................    1018-AD87
1574        Migratory Bird Permits: Scientific Collecting Permits.................................    1018-AE63
1575        U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel...................................    1018-AF09
1576        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing of the Bald Eagle in the Lower    1018-AF21
            48 States From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.........................
1577        Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to the    1018-AF27
            United States.........................................................................
1578        Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife, 50 CFR Part 14..............    1018-AF46
1579        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the           1018-AG00
            Straight-Horned Markhor Population of the Torghar Region of Baluchistan, Pakistan,
            From Endangered to Threatened.........................................................
1580        Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting....................................    1018-AG11
1581        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Gulf Coast Distinct          1018-AG40
            Population Segment of the Brown Pelican Population in the Southeastern United States..
1582        Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species...........    1018-AG64
1583        Injurious Wildlife--Addition of Black Carp............................................    1018-AG70
1584        Interagency Guidance for the Prescription of Fishways Pursuant to Section 18 of the       1018-AH42
            Federal Power Act.....................................................................
1585        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential            1018-AH44
            Experimental Population for the Boulder Darter and the Spotfin Chub in Shoal Creek,
            Alabama and Tennessee.................................................................
1586        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gila Trout From    1018-AH57
            Endangered to Threatened With a Special Rule..........................................
1587        Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations..............................................    1018-AI12
1588        North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation      1018-AI13
            Act Grant Administration Policies.....................................................
1589        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural        1018-AI38
            Determinations........................................................................
1590        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the American           1018-AI41
            Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened...............................................
1591        Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Finding for the Gulf of Boothia Population.    1018-AI65
1592        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Arizona Agave.........    1018-AI79
1593        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Nonessential Experimental         1018-AI80
            Population of the Northern Aplomado Falcon............................................
1594        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From            1018-AI83
            Endangered to Threatened..............................................................
1595        U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Black Cohosh...................................    1018-AI91

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1596        Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations........................................    1018-AI98
1597        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ11
            San Jacinto Valley Crownscale.........................................................
1598        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle....    1018-AJ13
1599        Injurious Wildlife; Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Molitrix).........................    1018-AT29
1600        Wild Bird Conservation Act; Review of Regulations To Allow Imports of Exotic Wild         1018-AT30
            Birds.................................................................................
1601        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of Mexican Bobcat from List      1018-AT31
            of Endangered Species.................................................................
1602        Marine Mammals; and Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed               1018-AT34
            Termination of the Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program...........................
1603        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to the Nonessential              1018-AT36
            Experimental Population Rule for the Mexican Gray Wolf................................
1604        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Virginia           1018-AT37
            Northern Flying Squirrel From Endangered to Threatened................................
1605        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear    1018-AT38
            Population From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.........................
1606        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Boreal Toad................    1018-AT43
1607        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart A and Subpart B    1018-AT47
1608        Injurious Wildlife; Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Nobilis).........................    1018-AT49
1609        Revised Definition of ``Destruction or Adverse Modification'' for Endangered Species      1018-AT50
            Act Section 7 Consultations...........................................................
1610        Listing the Miami Blue Butterfly as Endangered; Listing the Cassius Blue, Ceraunus        1018-AT51
            Blue, and Nickerbean (Ammon) Blue Butterflies as Threatened Due to Similarity of
            Appearance to the Miami Blue..........................................................
1611        CITES Appendix III Listing of the Sea Cucumber (Isostichopus fuscus) by the Government    1018-AT55
            of Ecuador............................................................................
1612        Special Rule Reclassifying Argentinian Broad-Snouted Caiman Population From Endangered    1018-AT56
            to Threatened.........................................................................
1613        Migratory Bird Permits; Changes in Regulations Governing Raptor Propagation...........    1018-AT60
1614        Listing of Six Foreign Birds Under the Endangered Species Act.........................    1018-AT62
1615        Migratory Bird Permits; Federal Falconry Standards; Adding Connecticut to the List of     1018-AT63
            States That Meet Federal Falconry Standards...........................................
1616        Migratory Bird Hunting: Revision of Language Used in Regulations for Approving            1018-AT67
            Nontoxic Shot for Use in Waterfowl Hunting............................................
1617        Regulations to Implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act..............................    1018-AT69
1618        Mosquito and Mosquito-Borne Disease Management........................................    1018-AT72
1619        Strategic Growth of the National Wildlife Refuge System...............................    1018-AT73
1620        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Coachella Valley Milk-Vetch Critical       1018-AT74
            Habitat Designation...................................................................
1621        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Thread-Leaved Brodiaea Critical Habitat    1018-AT75
            Designation...........................................................................
1622        Migratory Bird Hunting; 2005-2006 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations.............    1018-AT76
1623        Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Proposed Spring/Summer Subsistence          1018-AT77
            Annual Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the 2005 Subsistence
            Season................................................................................
1624        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT78
            San Miguel Island Fox, Santa Rosa Island Fox, Santa Cruz Island Fox, and Santa
            Catalina Island Fox...................................................................
1625        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Salt Creek Tiger Beetle Critical           1018-AT79
            Habitat Designation...................................................................
1626        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska; Southwestern Alaska        1018-AT81
            Coastal Areas.........................................................................
1627        Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities...........................    1018-AT82
1628        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Arkansas River    1018-AT84
            Shiner................................................................................
1629        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Delisting of the Cui-ui From      1018-AT85
            the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.........................................
1630        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT86
            Spreading Navarretia..................................................................
1631        Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of 62 Percent Iron/25 Percent Tungsten/13 Percent        1018-AT87
            Nickel Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots...............................
1632        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for           1018-AT88
            Southwestern Willow Flycatcher........................................................
1633        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Western Snowy         1018-AT89
            Plover................................................................................
1634        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the       1018-AT90
            St. Andrew Beach Mouse................................................................
1635        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for 3         1018-AT91
            Willamette Species: Willamette Daisy, Fender's Blue Butterfly, and Kincaid's Lupine...
1636        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the       1018-AT92
            Willowy Monardella....................................................................
1637        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the       1018-AT93
            Alameda Whipsnake.....................................................................
1638        Protection of Bald Eagles and Definition..............................................    1018-AT94
1639        Captive-Bred Wildlife Regulation: Excluding the Captive-Bred Scimitar-Horned Oryx,        1018-AT95
            Addax, and Dama Gazelle From Endangered Status........................................

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1640        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AT97
            D; 2006-2007 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations.....................
1641        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AT98
            D; 2006-2007 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations...............................
1642        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural        1018-AT99
            Determinations........................................................................
1643        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential            1018-AU00
            Experimental Population for the Topeka Shiner.........................................
1644        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential            1018-AU01
            Experimental Population for 16 Freshwater Mussels, 1 Freshwater Snail, and 5 Fishes in
            Tennessee.............................................................................
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                            United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1645        List of Migratory Birds...............................................................    1018-AB72
1646        General Provisions and General Permit Procedures--50 CFR Part 13......................    1018-AC57
1647        Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding             1018-AF44
            Facilities in Other Countries.........................................................
1648        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Tibetan Antelope.......................    1018-AF49
1649        Policy on General Conservation Permits................................................    1018-AF63
1650        U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Certain Turtle Species.........................    1018-AF69
1651        National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes.........................    1018-AG46
1652        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia        1018-AH53
            From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species....................................
1653        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification from Endangered to Threatened        1018-AH55
            Status for Mariana Fruit Bat (Guam), and Threatened Status for Mariana Fruit Bat
            (CNMI)................................................................................
1654        Addition of the Great White Shark and the Cape Stag Beetles to Appendix III Under         1018-AH66
            CITES.................................................................................
1655        Audit Resolution Policy...............................................................    1018-AH69
1656        Importation of Exotic Wild Birds Into the United States; Adding Blue-Fronted Amazon       1018-AH89
            Parrots From Argentina's Approved Sustainable Use Management Plan to the Approved List
            of Non-Captive Bred Species...........................................................
1657        Public Notice for CITES Appendix III Listing of Spanish Cedar and Bigleaf Mahogany by     1018-AH99
            the Government of Peru................................................................
1658        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Two Australian Parakeets        1018-AI04
            From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species....................................
1659        Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose       1018-AI07
            Populations...........................................................................
1660        Addition by Indonesia of Ramin to Appendix III Under the Convention on International      1018-AI08
            Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora...................................
1661        Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Geese Populations....    1018-AI32
1662        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Southwest Alaskan Distinct     1018-AI44
            Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter..........................................
1663        Migratory Bird Permits; Eiderdown From Iceland........................................    1018-AI64
1664        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits for Foreign Listed Species.....    1018-AI67
1665        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI71
            San Diego Fairy Shrimp................................................................
1666        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI72
            California Gnatcatcher................................................................
1667        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a      1018-AI78
            Plant, the Lane Mountain Milk-Vetch...................................................
1668        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Scimitar-        1018-AI82
            Horned Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle..................................................
1669        Migratory Bird Permits; Military Readiness Exemption..................................    1018-AI92
1670        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Eastern Distinct             1018-AJ03
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
1671        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ07
            Colorado Butterfly Plant..............................................................
1672        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Eggert's Sunflower From the     1018-AJ08
            List of Endangered and Threatened Species.............................................
1673        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ09
            Fish Slough Milk-Vetch................................................................
1674        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ10
            Munz's Onion..........................................................................
1675        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ12
            Coastal-Puget Sound, St. Mary-Belly River, and Jarbidge River Population Segments of
            Bull Trout............................................................................
1676        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT42
            Arroyo Toad...........................................................................

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1677        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT44
            California Tiger Salamander Santa Barbara County Distinct Population Segment..........
1678        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT45
            Riverside Fairy Shrimp................................................................
1679        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AT46
            D; 2005-2006 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations.....................
1680        Marine Mammals: Revised Definition of ``Authentic Native Articles of Handicrafts and      1018-AT48
            Clothing''............................................................................
1681        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule to Control the Trade in       1018-AT54
            Threatened Beluga Sturgeon............................................................
1682        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Critical Habitat Designation     1018-AT57
            for Santa Ana Sucker..................................................................
1683        Conferring Designated Port Status on Memphis, TN, Louisville, KY, and Houston, TX.....    1018-AT59
1684        Regulations for Nonessential Experimental Populations of the Western Distinct             1018-AT61
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
1685        Permit Revocation Regulations for Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permits......    1018-AT64
1686        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Manatee Protection Areas in    1018-AT65
            Lee County, FL........................................................................
1687        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Buena Vista Lake Shrew Critical Habitat    1018-AT66
            Designation...........................................................................
1688        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for        1018-AT68
            California Tiger Salamander, Central DPS; 50 CFR 17...................................
1689        Seasons, Harvest Limits, Methods, and Means Related to Taking of Wildlife for             1018-AT70
            Subsistence Uses During 2005-06 Regulatory Year (Subpart D)...........................
1690        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Critical Habitat for the       1018-AT96
            Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly............................................
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1691        Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act.............    1018-AE72
1692        Taking of Marine Mammals by Level B Harassment; Issuance of General Authorization for     1018-AF26
            Scientific Research and Permits for Photography, Educational, and Commercial Purposes.
1693        Injurious Wildlife; Addition of the Asian Swamp Eel...................................    1018-AF53
1694        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status and     1018-AG16
            Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gila Chub.....................................
1695        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for 12 Species of        1018-AG23
            Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands..........................................
1696        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Dolly Varden as a              1018-AH68
            Threatened Species in Washington Due to Similarity of Appearance to Bull Trout........
1697        Release of Captive-Reared Mallards....................................................    1018-AI05
1698        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Designation of Critical        1018-AI15
            Habitat for Three Snails and One Amphipod.............................................
1699        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI48
            Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl..........................................................
1700        Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to General Exceptions...............................    1018-AI96
1701        Revision of the Regulations Governing the Transport of Eagle Feathers.................    1018-AJ00
1702        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Western Distinct          1018-AJ04
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
1703        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ16
            California Red-Legged Frog............................................................
1704        Injurious Wildlife Species; Boiga Snakes..............................................    1018-AT28
1705        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to Manatee Protection Areas      1018-AT39
            in Florida (Barge Canal Exception)....................................................
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1706        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Miami Blue Butterfly....    1018-AH30
1707        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations Applicable    1018-AH93
            to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act....................................
1708        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Tinian Monarch              1018-AI14
            Flycatcher From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.........................
1709        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Topeka Shiner.    1018-AI20
1710        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 5 Guam Species....    1018-AI25
1711        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI52
            Columbia-Klamath Distinct Population Segment of the Bull Trout........................
1712        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Central California Distinct        1018-AI68
            Population Segment of California Tiger Salamander as Threatened; Reclassifying Sonoma
            County and Santa Barbara County.......................................................
1713        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 11     1018-AI73
            Mobile River Basin Freshwater Mussels.................................................
1714        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for        1018-AI76
            Five Appalachian Mussels..............................................................
1715        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a      1018-AI77
            Plant, the Pierson's Milk-Vetch.......................................................
1716        Changes in List of Species in Appendices to the Convention on International Trade in      1018-AI90
            Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora............................................
1717        Endangered Species and Pesticide Regulation...........................................    1018-AI95
1718        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ15
            Mexican Spotted Owl...................................................................
1719        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; De-designation of Manatee Protection       1018-AJ23
            Areas in Florida......................................................................
1720        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AJ25
            D--2004-2005 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife..................................
1721        Extension of Existing Amended 4(d) Rule for Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse in Colorado     1018-AJ26
            and Wyoming...........................................................................
1722        Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Hevi-Steel as a Nontoxic Shot Material for            1018-AT32
            Waterfowl Hunting.....................................................................
1723        2004-2005 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations.......................    1018-AT40
1724        Land Conservation Planning (Refuge Manual Chapter 602 FW 2)...........................    1018-AT41
1725        Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2004-05 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations          1018-AT53
            (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals...............................
1726        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in AK: Specifying Ratios of           1018-AT58
            Interests/Qualifications of Members of Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils.
1727        Reserved/Excepted Rights Management (Miscellaneous Receipts)..........................    1018-AT71
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                                   National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1728        Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Personal Watercraft................................    1024-AC93
1729        Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.................................    1024-AC95
1730        Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................    1024-AC99
1731        Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability..........    1024-AD05
1732        Revisions to Right-of-Way Regulations.................................................    1024-AD16
1733        Cost Recovery for Special Park Uses...................................................    1024-AD18
1734        Gulf Islands National Seashore: Personal Watercraft Use...............................    1024-AD21
1735        Historic Preservation Certifications..................................................    1024-AD24
1736        Vessel Management in Glacier Bay National Park........................................    1024-AD25
1737        Making Pictures, Television Productions or Sound Tracks...............................    1024-AD30
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                                     National Park Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1738        Commercial Use Authorizations.........................................................    1024-AC85
1739        Fire Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft....................................    1024-AC94
1740        Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft..........................    1024-AC96

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1741        Boating and Water Use Activities......................................................    1024-AD07
1742        Alaska Park Units; Special Regulations................................................    1024-AD13
1743        Native American Handicrafts...........................................................    1024-AD20
1744        Apostle Islands; Snowmobiles..........................................................    1024-AD26
1745        Apostle Islands; Off-Road Vehicles....................................................    1024-AD27
1746        Yellowstone National Park--Snowmobile Regulations.....................................    1024-AD29
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                                    National Park Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1747        Special Regulations of the National Park System; Religious Ceremonial Collection of       1024-AC86
            Golden Eaglets in Wupatki National Monument...........................................
1748        Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Special Regulations.............................    1024-AD03
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                                    National Park Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1749        Big Thicket National Preserve; Personal Watercraft....................................    1024-AC92
1750        Lake Meredith Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft....................................    1024-AC97
1751        Chickasaw Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................    1024-AC98
1752        Amistad Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft..........................................    1024-AD00
1753        Lake Roosevelt Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft...................................    1024-AD01
1754        Delaware Water Gap NRA Commercial Vehicle Fees........................................    1024-AD14
1755        Rocky Mountain National Park Snowmobile Use...........................................    1024-AD15
1756        Use of Service Animals in National Park Areas.........................................    1024-AD17
1757        Apostle Islands; Ice Augers...........................................................    1024-AD28
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                                  Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1758        Indian Electric Power Utilities.......................................................    1076-AD45
1759        Buy Indian Act Regulations............................................................    1076-AE07
1760        Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans.......................................................    1076-AE24
1761        Indian Country Law Enforcement........................................................    1076-AE35
1762        Proclamation of Reservations..........................................................    1076-AE40
1763        Loan Guaranty, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy........................................    1076-AE42
1764        Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds..........................................    1076-AE43
1765        Preparation of Rolls of Indians.......................................................    1076-AE44
1766        Standards for Approving Tribal Per Capita Distributions...............................    1076-AE45
1767        Indian Highway Safety Program.........................................................    1076-AE47
1768        Appeals from Administrative Actions...................................................    1076-AE48
1769        Home-Living Programs and School Closure and Consolidation.............................    1076-AE51
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1770        Irrigation Projects and Systems.......................................................    1076-AD44

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1771        Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood................................................    1076-AD97
1772        Alaska Resupply Operation.............................................................    1076-AE04
1773        Leases and Permits on Indian Trust and Restricted Lands...............................    1076-AE36
1774        Reindeer in Alaska....................................................................    1076-AE37
1775        Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits..............................................    1076-AE46
1776        No Child Left Behind Act of 2001......................................................    1076-AE49
1777        Winnemucca Court of Indian Offenses...................................................    1076-AE52
1778        Conforming Amendments to Implement the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001...............    1076-AE54
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1779        Indian Reservation Roads Program......................................................    1076-AE17
1780        Courts of Indian Offenses--Albuquerque Indian School..................................    1076-AE53
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                                   Minerals Management Service--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1781        Requirements for Material, Personnel and Pipe Handling Operations.....................    1010-AD14
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                                Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1782        Late and Overpayment Interest.........................................................    1010-AC27
1783        Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting......................................................    1010-AC29
1784        Prepayment of Royalties...............................................................    1010-AC31
1785        Royalty Relief Terms..................................................................    1010-AC58
1786        Data Release and Definitions..........................................................    1010-AC99
1787        Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases (Reg Plan Seq No. 84).............................    1010-AD00
1788        Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances..................................    1010-AD02
1789        Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf......................    1010-AD06
1790        Suspension of Operations for Ultra-Deep Drilling......................................    1010-AD09
1791        Protection of Marine Mammals and Endangered Species...................................    1010-AD10
1792        Pipeline Safety Rule Phase I..........................................................    1010-AD11
1793        Oil and Gas Production Rates..........................................................    1010-AD12
1794        Safety Management Systems.............................................................    1010-AD15
1795        Administrative Cost Recovery for OCS Oil and Gas Operations...........................    1010-AD16
1796        Open and Nondiscriminatory Movement of Oil and Gas as Required by the Outer               1010-AD17
            Continental Shelf Lands Act...........................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                  Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1797        Plans and Information.................................................................    1010-AC47
1798        Incident Reporting....................................................................    1010-AC57
1799        Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure.................................................    1010-AC81
1800        Documents Incorporated by Reference for Offshore Floating Production Facilities.......    1010-AC85

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1801        Document Incorporated by Reference--API 510--Pressure Vessel Inspection Code:             1010-AC95
            Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration................................
1802        Blowout Prevention for Production Tree Coiled Tubing Workover Operations..............    1010-AC96
1803        Federal Oil Valuation.................................................................    1010-AD04
1804        Federal Gas Valuation.................................................................    1010-AD05
1805        Rights of Use and Easement............................................................    1010-AD13
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                                 Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1806        Accounting Relief for Marginal Properties.............................................    1010-AC30
1807        Appeals of Minerals Management Service Orders.........................................    1010-AC80
1808        Temporary Abandoned Wells.............................................................    1010-AD08
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                    Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1809        Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites...........................................................    1029-AB70
1810        Revegetation..........................................................................    1029-AC02
1811        Financial Assurances..................................................................    1029-AC05
1812        Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Permit Rights........................................    1029-AC48
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1813        Indian Lands..........................................................................    1029-AB83
1814        Placement of Excess Spoil.............................................................    1029-AC04
1815        Processing State Program Amendments...................................................    1029-AC06
1816        Ownership and Control Settlement Rule.................................................    1029-AC08
1817        Fee Allocation Rule...................................................................    1029-AC47
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1818        Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fees.......................................................    1029-AC46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1819        Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands and Waterbodies.............    1006-AA45
1820        Implemenation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement................................    1006-AA48
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                                 Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1821        Desert Land Entries...................................................................    1004-AC56
1822        Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations.........................................    1004-AC64
1823        Mineral Patent Applications; Adverse Claims, Protests, and Conflicts..................    1004-AD32
1824        Conservation; Helium Leasing..........................................................    1004-AD35
1825        Oil and Gas Onshore Order No. 1.......................................................    1004-AD59
1826        Alaska Native Veteran Allotments......................................................    1004-AD60
1827        Marginal Oil/Gas Royalty Rate Reduction Program.......................................    1004-AD65
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                                   Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1828        Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act.    1004-AC74
1829        Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska (Reg Plan Seq No. 85).....................    1004-AD42
1830        Oil and Gas Leasing Operations; Bonding...............................................    1004-AD56
1831        Land Use Planning.....................................................................    1004-AD57
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                  Bureau of Land Management--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1832        Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures...............................................    1004-AC99
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                                  Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1833        Leases, Permits, and Easements........................................................    1004-AB51
1834        Sales--Federal Land Policy and Management Act.........................................    1004-AB77
1835        Coalbed Methane Development...........................................................    1004-AC27
1836        Disposal of Reserved Minerals Under the Stock Raising Homestead Act...................    1004-AC59
1837        Indian Allotments.....................................................................    1004-AC77
1838        Carey Act Grants......................................................................    1004-AC80
1839        Oil and Gas Leasing and Operations....................................................    1004-AC94
1840        Hazardous Materials Compliance........................................................    1004-AD38
1841        Supplementary Rules for Public Demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National       1004-AD40
            Monument..............................................................................
1842        Wilderness Management.................................................................    1004-AD46
1843        Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws; Surface Management.......................    1004-AD53
1844        Wilderness Management.................................................................    1004-AD54
1845        Location, Recording, and Maintenance of Mining Claims or Sites........................    1004-AD62
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1846        Payment in Lieu of Taxes..............................................................    1093-AA09
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1560. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN 
ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS DIVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 571 to 583

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15; 30 CFR 301; 43 CFR 1850; 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend regulations governing case 
management and case processing by administrative law judges in OHA 
field offices. The rules are necessary to increase efficiency in case 
processing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Charles E. Breece, Deputy Director, Department of the 
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 801 N. 
Quincy Street Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-3810

RIN: 1090-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________




1561. HYDROPOWER LICENSING: CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 668dd(d)(1); 25 USC 2; 25 
USC 9; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Interior proposes a public review 
process for hydropower conditions and prescriptions established by the 
Department under the Federal Power Act. The Department also proposes to 
create an administrative appeals process for review of these measures. 
The Federal Power Act authorizes the Department to include in 
hydropower licenses issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
conditions and prescriptions necessary to protect Federal and tribal 
lands and resources when navigable waterways or Federal reservations 
are used for hydropower generation. These proposed processes are 
designed to coincide with and complement the commission's overall 
licensing process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/04                    69 FR 54602
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/04
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Bettenberg, Director, Office of Policy 
Analysis, Department of the Interior, Room 4426 MIB 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5978
Fax: 202 208-4867

RIN: 1090-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1562. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS: TYPE B PROCEDURES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 9651(c)

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: CERCLA and the Clean Water Act allow natural resource 
trustees to bring a claim against a potentially responsible party for 
resources that have been injured by a release of a hazardous substance. 
CERCLA requires that natural resource damage assessment regulations be 
promulgated and that the regulations be reviewed, and revised as 
appropriate, every two years. This rulemaking is the biennial review of 
the administrative process for conducting assessments as well as the 
so-called type B procedures for determining injury and damages through 
scientific and economic studies. This rulemaking will also address the 
calculation of lost non-use values of natural resources, in compliance 
with State of Ohio v. Department of the Interior, 880 F.2d 432 (D.C. 
Cir. 1989), which ordered the Department to allow for the assessment of 
all reliably calculated values lost as a result of a natural resource 
injury.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/16/96                    61 FR 37031
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/16/96
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Frank DeLuise, Assessment Program, Department of the 
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Room 
4449 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4143

RIN: 1090-AA29
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Office of Acquisition and Property Management (OAPM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1563. WOODY BIOMASS UTILIZATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/27/04                    69 FR 52607

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Stewart
Phone: 202 606-0504

RIN: 1084-AA00
BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1564.  EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 96-481

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under this Act, an eligible person may obtain reimbursement 
for attorney's fees when the person prevails over the Department in a 
legal proceeding. This rule establishes procedures for submitting and 
consideration of reimbursement requests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Interior Board of Appeals, 
801 N. Quincy Street, VA 20003
Phone: 703 235-3750

RIN: 1094-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1565.  INDIAN PROBATE ADJUDICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15; 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department has decided to move the attorney decision 
maker (ADM) probate adjudication function from BIA to OHA. This rule is 
needed to reflect that organizational realignment. The current 
regulations governing the ADM process would be removed from 25 CFR 15 
and incorporated into 43 CFR 4. Consolidating probate adjudications in 
one organization will improve communication and efficiency, allowing 
the Department to provide better service to heirs and beneficiaries. 
This consolidation was recommended by the Comprehensive Trust Model/To-
Be Process working group, which included representatives from BIA, OST, 
OHA, and the tribes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Teresa LeBlanc, Department of the Interior, Office of 
Hearings and Appeals, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-0188

RIN: 1094-AA50
BILLING CODE 4310--79--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Special Trustee (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1566.  PROCEDURES FOR DEPOSITING FUNDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 89 Stat 1145

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend 25 CFR part 124 to update organizational 
references and to clarify procedures. We are publishing this document 
as a direct final rule because it removes from the Code of Federal 
Regulations material that relates solely to internal procedures of the 
Office of the Special Trustee and the removal will not affect the 
public or Indian tribes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomasine Ross, Department of the Interior, Office of 
the Special Trustee, 4400 Masthead Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505 816-1098

RIN: 1035-AA04

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Office of the Special Trustee (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1567.  AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUND MANAGEMENT REFORM 
ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 4001

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 1200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Part 1200 describes the processes by which Indian tribes can 
manage tribal funds currently held in trust by the United States. It 
describes how tribes may withdraw their funds from trust status, how 
they may return funds to trust status, and how they may request 
technical assistance or grants to help prepare or manage funds or to 
ensure capability to manage those funds. This rulemaking updates 
certain titles, addresses, and document references.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Sarah Yepa, Chief, Division of Quality Assurance, 
Department of the Interior, Office of the Special Trustee, Suite 1000, 
505 Marquette Avenue, NW Suite 1000, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 248-5751
Fax: 505 248-5782

RIN: 1035-AA05
BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1568. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CONSERVATION 
EDUCATION; 50 CFR 17.21

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 17.21(g) of title 50 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations addresses education as a valid component of Endangered 
Species Act approved programs. An advanced notice of proposed 
rulemaking will request public input on conservation education 
requirements that will be used in the development of a proposed rule 
that will propose a Service position on conservation education.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Van Norman, Chief, Branch of Permits, 
International, Division of Management Authority, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2350
Fax: 703 358-2281
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




1569. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING POSSESSION OF 
MIGRATORY BIRDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 92 Stat 3112 (16 USC 712(2)); PL 95-616; PL 106-108; 
16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703 to 712; . . .

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This request for comments will generate input needed to 
develop a proposed regulation to amend migratory bird permit 
regulations to create a new permit category establishing conditions and 
criteria for obtaining a permit to possess migratory birds, including 
eagles, for educational purposes. Currently, this activity is 
authorized by a miscellaneous permit category.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




1570. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, 
AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 ; 16 USC 3371 to 3378

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to publish an advance notice of proposed 
rulemaking to ask the public for comments and input into the best 
process and spectrum of updates needed to amend the regulations that 
establish standards for the humane and healthful transport of wild 
birds and mammals. These regulations have not been amended in more than 
10 years and are currently not in accordance with international 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ24

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1571.  LISTING OF 7 FOREIGN BUTTERFLY SPECIES UNDER 
THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to list 7 foreign butterfly species under 
the Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. Patricia S. De Angelis, Botanist, Division of 
Scientific Authority; Chair, Plant Conserv. All., Medicinal Plant 
Workg. Gp., Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 N Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT83
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1572. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES--50 CFR PART 12

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend regulations in 50 CFR part 12 
that establish procedures relating to property seized and 
administrative forfeiture under various laws enforced by the Service. 
This revision is intended to provide uniform guidance for the bonded 
release, appraisement, administrative proceeding, petition for 
remission, and disposal of items subject to forfeiture. Also, these 
revisions are intended to provide for greater consistency of Service 
seizure and forfeiture procedures with those of the U.S. Customs 
Service. In August 2000, the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act became 
law. CAFRA mandated many changes to 50 CFR 12 that are incorporated in 
this second proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/95                    60 FR 58468
Second NPRM                     12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-LE-3000 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




1573. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES (CITES)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This will be a revision to an existing rule that will 
incorporate decisions/interpretations made at the second through 
twelfth meetings of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on 
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/08/00                    65 FR 26663
Correction                      06/29/00                    65 FR 40167
Second NPRM                     06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




1574. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS: SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations governing permits for 
scientific collecting of migratory birds under the Migratory Bird 
Treaty Act. The rule will establish standard conditions and criteria 
for permit issuance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________




1575. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; AMERICAN EEL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 73346]]

Abstract: Listing of native U.S. species in appendix III to CITES for 
more effective monitoring of trade, to ensure that traded specimens are 
legally acquired in their State(s) of origin, and to obtain the 
cooperation of other countries that are parties to CITES, in 
controlling the trade in such specimens.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________




1576. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVING OF THE 
BALD EAGLE IN THE LOWER 48 STATES FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to release additional supplementary information on 
the previous proposal to remove the bald eagle from the List of 
Endangered and Threatened Species. This action is based on continued 
recovery gains and increasing population trends.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/06/99                    64 FR 36454
NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________




1577. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, 
AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42; 16 USC 3371 to 3378

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule contains amendments designed to add 
numerous transport standards to part 14 for reptiles and amphibians. 
Standards have already been promulgated for mammals and birds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________




1578. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, 50 CFR 
PART 14

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668, 704, 712, 1382, 1538(d) to (f), and 
1540(f); 16 USC 3371 to 3378, 4223 to 4244, and 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 
42; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/15/98                    63 FR 38143
NPRM                            04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-LE-3000 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________




1579. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE STRAIGHT-HORNED MARKHOR POPULATION OF THE 
TORGHAR REGION OF BALUCHISTAN, PAKISTAN, FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We received a petition to reclassify a certain population of 
the straight-horned markhor from endangered to threatened. We must 
determine whether a status review shows that the petitioned action is 
warranted; if so, we will propose to change the classification of the 
straight-horned markhor population of the Torghar Hills region of 
Baluchistan Province, Pakistan, from endangered to threatened under the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973. The markhor is a species of wild goat 
that occurs in small, isolated populations in rugged, arid mountain 
habitats in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and 
Uzbekistan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 73347]]

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




1580. FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS AND FALCONRY PERMITTING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.28; 50 CFR 21.29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will propose changes in the regulations governing the 
practice of falconry in the United States. We propose substantial 
reorganization of the current regulations, combining 50 CFR 21.28 and 
21.29 and reorganizing the topics in those sections. We will add or 
change some provisions in the current regulations. The changes will 
make it easier to understand the requirements for falconry and the 
procedures for obtaining a falconry permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________




1581. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE GULF 
COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE BROWN PELICAN POPULATION IN THE 
SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to remove the Gulf Coast population of the brown 
pelican (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi) from the List of Endangered and 
Threatened Species. We propose this action because the available data 
indicate that the threats to the species in this range have been 
removed or reduced and, as a result, brown pelican breeding levels have 
been and continue to be at or above historical levels, and population 
numbers and productivity continue to increase.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________




1582. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT: REVIEW OF APPROVED LIST OF CAPTIVE-
BRED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the Wild Bird Conservation Act, a species may be exempt 
from the prohibitions of the Act if it qualifies for inclusion in an 
approved list. One way for a species to be included is if the species 
occurs in trade only as captive-bred specimens. We intend to seek 
information and consider whether to amend this approved list, which was 
established in 1994.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          05/29/01                    66 FR 29072
NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________




1583. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE--ADDITION OF BLACK CARP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will review economic and biological information on the 
black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) for possible addition to the list 
of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/30/02                    67 FR 49280
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/04/03                    68 FR 33431
Second NPRM--Notice of Draft 
Envir. Assess/Econ. Analysis    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Chief, Division of Environmental 
Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive 
Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203

[[Page 73348]]

Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________




1584. INTERAGENCY GUIDANCE FOR THE PRESCRIPTION OF FISHWAYS PURSUANT TO 
SECTION 18 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 791(a) et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This will make publicly available, and describe the intent 
of, internal guidance for us (the Fish and Wildlife Service) and the 
National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the prescription of 
fishways under section 18 of the Federal Power Act, for non-Federal 
hydropower projects licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission. It will also provide clarification of the terms ``fish'' 
and ``fishway.'' The guidance document will be reviewed following a 2-
year trial period, and the information obtained will be used to support 
a final action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy       12/22/00                    65 FR 80898
NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Robin Nims-Elliott, Chief, Branch of Advanced Planning 
& Habitat Restoration, Div. of Habitat & Resource Conservation, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2161
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________




1585. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE BOULDER DARTER AND THE 
SPOTFIN CHUB IN SHOAL CREEK, ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to establish two nonessential experimental 
populations, the Boulder darter and Spotfin chub, in Shoal Creek, 
Alabama and Tennessee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/21/04                    69 FR 61774
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________




1586. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE GILA TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED WITH A SPECIAL RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to reclassify the Gila trout from endangered to 
threatened, with a special rule. This action is based on recovery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




1587. CORRECTIONS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 101-475

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI12

[[Page 73349]]

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1588. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT AND NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY 
BIRD CONSERVATION ACT GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4401 et seq; 16 USC 6101 et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Grant Administration Policies document is being published 
to explain the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) and 
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) grants programs and 
to guide the grants administration process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Dr. Keith A. Morehouse, Department of the Interior, 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 110, Div. of Bird Habitat 
Conservation MS MB4075, Arlington Square 4401 North Fairfax Drive, 
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1784
Fax: 703 358-2282
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________




1589. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C--NONRURAL DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the rural/nonrural determinations based 
on 2000 Federal census data. This review/revision is called for in 50 
CFR 100.15 and 36 CFR 242.15.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________




1590. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE AMERICAN CROCODILE FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to reclassify the American crocodile from endangered 
to threatened. This action is based on the substantial improvement in 
the species' status and improved understanding of the species' biology 
and management needs. Since its listing in 1975, the population of the 
American crocodile in Florida has more than doubled and its 
distribution has expanded. Land acquisition has also provided 
protection for many important nesting areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




1591. IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDING FOR THE GULF OF 
BOOTHIA POPULATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule announces proposed findings on the import of polar 
bears (Ursus maritimus) taken in sport hunts from the Canadian Gulf of 
Boothia polar bear population under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________




1592. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
ARIZONA AGAVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to remove the Arizona agave (Agave arizonica), a 
plant, from the list of threatened and endangered species. Since the 
listing, a growing body of evidence has led to the determination that 
the succulent--found only where the range of Toumey's agave (Agave 
toumeyana var. bella) and the golden-flowered agave (Agave chrysantha) 
overlap--is indeed a hybrid of the two parent-species. Controlled 
experiments on the reproductive limitations of the Arizona agave 
conducted at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix have confirmed that 
the plant is a hybrid. Hybrid plants--a phenomenon common among 
agaves--are not eligibile for protection under the Endangered Species 
Act.

[[Page 73350]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI79
_______________________________________________________________________




1593. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to establish a nonessential experimental population 
for the Northern aplomado falcon, to facilitate the recovery of this 
endangered species and to ensure that its reintroduction will not 
impose new restrictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI80
_______________________________________________________________________




1594. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DOWNLISTING THE 
WOOD BISON FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to publish a proposed rule to downlist the Wood bison 
from endangered to threatened. This action is being considered because 
of progress in the recovery of this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




1595. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; BLACK COHOSH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would list black cohosh in appendix III to CITES, 
for the purposes of more effective monitoring of trade, ensuring that 
traded specimens are legally acquired in their state(s) of origin, and 
obtaining the cooperation of other countries that are parties to CITES 
in controlling the trade in such specimens.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Patricia S. De Angelis, Botanist, Division of 
Scientific Authority; Chair, Plant Conserv. All., Medicinal Plant 
Workg. Gp., Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 N Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI91
_______________________________________________________________________




1596. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will revise and update a significant portion of the 
regulations governing migratory game bird hunting. This rule will also 
use plain language to clarify these regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-LE-3000 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI98
_______________________________________________________________________




1597. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN JACINTO VALLEY CROWNSCALE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the San Jacinto Valley

[[Page 73351]]

Crownscale. On October 13, 1998, the San Jacinto Valley Crownscale, a 
plant species endemic to California, was listed as an endangered 
species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/04                    69 FR 59844
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________




1598. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SALT 
CREEK TIGER BEETLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2005, Settlement 
Agreement.

Abstract: We will list the Salt Creek tiger beetle (Cicindela nevadica 
lincolniana) as endangered pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 
1973, as amended (Act). This subspecies is endemic to eastern Nebraska 
saline wetlands and associated streams in the northern third of 
Lancaster County and southern margin of Saunders County in Nebraska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT79
RIN: 1018-AJ13
_______________________________________________________________________




1599. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; SILVER CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS MOLITRIX)

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will review economic and biological information 
on silver carp for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife 
under the Lacey Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/23/03                    68 FR 43482
NPRM-Draft EA/Economic Analysis 11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Chief, Division of Environmental 
Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive 
Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT29
_______________________________________________________________________




1600. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT; REVIEW OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW IMPORTS 
OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15.41; 50 CFR 15.42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will review the existing Wild Bird Conservation Act 
regulations to allow imports of exotic wild birds and make 
modifications as appropriate. On the basis of our experience and the 
feedback of applicants, we will streamline procedures and make the 
regulations more user-friendly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT30
_______________________________________________________________________




1601. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF 
MEXICAN BOBCAT FROM LIST OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We received a petition to delist the Mexican bobcat (Lynx 
rufus escuinapae). If we determine as a result of our status review, 
based on our review of the best available scientific information, that 
the species does not meet the definitions of endangered or threatened 
in the ESA (i.e., that delisting is warranted), we will propose a rule 
to delist the Mexican bobcat and remove it from the List of Endangered 
Species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT31
_______________________________________________________________________




1602. MARINE MAMMALS; AND ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
PROPOSED TERMINATION OF THE SOUTHERN SEA OTTER TRANSLOCATION PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will propose to terminate the southern sea otter 
translocation program and change regulations to allow sea otters 
residing in designated translocation and management zones to remain 
after the zones are abolished. The southern sea otter translocation 
program, established under authority of Public Law 99-625, has failed 
to meet its established goals and objectives. A draft supplemental 
environmental impact statement (SEIS), to be released for public 
comment concurrent with the proposed rule, includes a full evaluation 
of the southern sea otter translocation program and alternatives for 
the future of the program. The proposed rule describes the actions 
necessary to implement the proposed action identified in the SEIS. This 
decision is consistent with recommendations from the southern sea otter 
recovery team and resolves conflicts that have arisen between Fish and 
Wildlife Service mandates under the ESA and PL 99-625.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Martin Kodis, Chief, Branch of Resource Management 
Support, Division of Habitat and Resource Conservation, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service 400 ARL SQ 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-5496
Fax: 703 358-1869
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT34
_______________________________________________________________________




1603. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO THE 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION RULE FOR THE MEXICAN GRAY WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is exploring a revision to the Mexican gray wolf 
nonessential experimental population rule. In 2000, a panel of 
scientists recommended a revision to the experimental population rule 
after conducting a 3-year review of the program. The Service intends to 
allow for the direct release of wolves into an expanded release area, 
but still within the area where wolves are currently authorized to 
occur. The Service also plans to expand upon the designated recovery 
area, allowing for greater management flexibility when a wolf travels 
outside of this area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT36
_______________________________________________________________________




1604. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE VIRGINIA NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will reclassify the Virginia northern flying 
squirrel from endangered to threatened.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT37
_______________________________________________________________________




1605. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLY BEAR POPULATION FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will remove the Yellowstone population of grizzly 
bears from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. This 
population has reached its recovery goals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat

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Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT38
_______________________________________________________________________




1606. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE BOREAL 
TOAD

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005, Settlement 
agreement (final listing due 09/30/05).

Abstract: We plan to issue a proposed listing rule to list the boreal 
toad (Bufo boreas boreas) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 
1973, as amended. This subspecies occurs in western North America, in 
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, 
Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the 
Yukon.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT43
_______________________________________________________________________




1607. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART A AND SUBPART B

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the saltwater areas of jurisdiction, 
certain definitions, and clarify portions of the existing regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT47
_______________________________________________________________________




1608. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; BIGHEAD CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS NOBILIS)

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will review economic and biological information 
on bighead carp for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife 
under the Lacey Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/17/03                    68 FR 54409
NPRM-Draft EA/Economic Analysis 11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Chief, Division of Environmental 
Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive 
Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT49
_______________________________________________________________________




1609. REVISED DEFINITION OF ``DESTRUCTION OR ADVERSE MODIFICATION'' FOR 
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SECTION 7 CONSULTATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402.02

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries 
Service will revise definition of ``destruction or adverse 
modification'' to reflect the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' 2001 
decision that the existing regulation is invalid.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ-420, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive 
Mailstop ARL-SQ 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT50
_______________________________________________________________________




1610. LISTING THE MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY AS ENDANGERED; LISTING THE 
CASSIUS BLUE, CERAUNUS BLUE, AND NICKERBEAN (AMMON) BLUE BUTTERFLIES AS 
THREATENED DUE TO SIMILARITY OF APPEARANCE TO THE MIAMI BLUE

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 
to 4245; PL 99-625, 100 Stat 3500

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CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FWS proposes to emergency list the Miami blue butterfly as 
endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The 
geographic range of this butterfly has been severely reduced and is now 
restricted to Bahia Honda Key, Monroe County, Florida. The wild 
population of Miami blue is estimated at 45 to 50 adults. We also 
determine the cassius blue butterfly (Leptotes cassius theonus), 
ceraunus blue butterfly (Hemiargus ceraunus antibubastus or Hemiargus 
hanno antibubastus), and nickerbean (ammon) blue butterfly (Cyclargus 
(Hemiargus) ammon ammon) to be threatened due to similarity of 
appearance to the Miami blue, with a special rule pursuant to section 
4(e) of the ESA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT51
_______________________________________________________________________




1611. CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF THE SEA CUCUMBER (ISOSTICHOPUS 
FUSCUS) BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ECUADOR

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We announce listing by Ecuador of a sea cucumber species 
(Isostichopus fuscus) in Appendix III of the Convention on 
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 
(CITES).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT55
_______________________________________________________________________




1612. SPECIAL RULE RECLASSIFYING ARGENTINIAN BROAD-SNOUTED CAIMAN 
POPULATION FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to downlist the broad-snouted caiman 
(Caiman latirostris) population in Argentina from endangered to 
threatened under the Endangered Species Act, with a special rule (under 
section 4(d) of ESA) allowing the importation into the United States of 
skins and products from the Argentinian population of broad-snouted 
caiman, if certain conditions are satisfied.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT56
_______________________________________________________________________




1613. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; CHANGES IN REGULATIONS GOVERNING RAPTOR 
PROPAGATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose reorganization of current regulations, and adding 
or changing of some provisions therein. The changes will make it easier 
to understand the requirements for raptor propagation and the 
procedures for obtaining a propagation permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AG11
RIN: 1018-AT60
_______________________________________________________________________




1614. LISTING OF SIX FOREIGN BIRDS UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to list six foreign bird species under the 
Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife

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Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT62
_______________________________________________________________________




1615. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS; ADDING 
CONNECTICUT TO THE LIST OF STATES THAT MEET FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to add Connecticut to the list of States in which 
the practice of falconry is approved.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT63
_______________________________________________________________________




1616. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: REVISION OF LANGUAGE USED IN REGULATIONS 
FOR APPROVING NONTOXIC SHOT FOR USE IN WATERFOWL HUNTING

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 742a to 742j

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20.134

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose plain-language revision of 50 CFR 20.134 to make 
it easier for the public to read and understand. The language governing 
determination of Expected Environmental Concentrations (EEC) in 
terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems is altered to make clear the shot 
size and number of shot to be used in calculating the EECs. We also 
added language specifying the pH levels to be used in calculating the 
EEC in water.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
migratorybirds.fws.gov

URL For Public Comments:
migratorybirds.fws.gov

Agency Contact: Dr. George T Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax 
Dr., MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610
Phone: 703 358-1825
Fax: 703-358-2217
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT67
_______________________________________________________________________




1617. REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE SAFETY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 19, 2004.

Abstract: We plan to propose to implement the Captive Wildlife Safety 
Act (CWSA) by adding subpart K to 50 CFR 14. The CWSA amends the Lacey 
Act by making it illegal to buy, sell, transport, receive, or acquire 
live lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and cougars or any 
hybrid of these species across State lines, or to import or export any 
of these species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-LE-3000 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT69
_______________________________________________________________________




1618. MOSQUITO AND MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This draft Service Manual chapter (606 FW 2) provides policy 
for refuge managers to apply when determining how and when mosquito 
populations may be managed on lands administered within the National 
Wildlife Refuge System. This draft chapter is based on science and 
includes a requirement for data-gathering both prior to and after 
management actions. The draft chapter also includes a provision for 
actions taken during emergencies. This chapter applies to all units of 
the Refuge System where we have jurisdiction over such actions, whether 
mosquito management is performed by the Service or by an outside 
agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Michael Higgins, Mosquito Coordinator, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax 
Dr., Ste. 670, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 410 573-4520

RIN: 1018-AT72
_______________________________________________________________________




1619. STRATEGIC GROWTH OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Service Manual chapter (602 FW 5) outlines the process 
and

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decision points for the consideration of lands proposed for inclusion 
in the National Wildlife Refuge System (System). It explains in detail 
the various steps in taking a proposal from the initial idea stage to 
the Director's decision on whether a Region should proceed with the 
detailed planning and public involvement required for a new national 
wildlife refuge or major addition to an existing refuge, and 
ultimately, to approval of a new refuge or substantial addition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dirck Byler, Department of the Interior, United States 
Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 670, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2337

RIN: 1018-AT73
_______________________________________________________________________




1620. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; COACHELLA VALLEY 
MILK-VETCH CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Coachella Valley 
milk-vetch, which occurs in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT74
_______________________________________________________________________




1621. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; THREAD-LEAVED 
BRODIAEA CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Thread-Leaved 
Brodiaea, which occurs in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT75
_______________________________________________________________________




1622. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; 2005-2006 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes annual migratory game bird hunting 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT76
_______________________________________________________________________




1623. MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; PROPOSED SPRING/
SUMMER SUBSISTENCE ANNUAL HARVEST REGULATIONS FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS IN 
ALASKA DURING THE 2005 SUBSISTENCE SEASON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes annual spring/summer migratory bird 
subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska for the 2005 subsistence 
season.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred Armstrong, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, 10011 E. Tudor Rd., MS 201, 
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3887

RIN: 1018-AT77
_______________________________________________________________________




1624. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN MIGUEL ISLAND FOX, SANTA ROSA ISLAND FOX, 
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOX, AND SANTA CATALINA ISLAND FOX

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 73357]]

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for four island fox 
species, which occur on the Channel Islands off California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/04                    69 FR 60134
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI28
RIN: 1018-AT78
_______________________________________________________________________




1625. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SALT CREEK TIGER 
BEETLE CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Salt Creek tiger 
beetle, a subspecies endemic to eastern Nebraska saline wetlands and 
associated streams in the northern third of Lancaster County and 
southern margin of Saunders County in Nebraska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AJ13
RIN: 1018-AT79
_______________________________________________________________________




1626.  SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC 
LANDS IN ALASKA; SOUTHWESTERN ALASKA COASTAL AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3101-3126

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to revise and clarify the jurisdiction of 
the Federal Subsistence Management Program in coastal areas in 
southwestern Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04
Final Action                    02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT81
_______________________________________________________________________




1627.  MARINE MAMMALS: INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING 
SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes issuance of 
regulations to allow the incidental unintentional take of small numbers 
of marine mammals in activities (other than commercial fishing) in 
specific geographical areas. These regulations would authorize 
incidental take of polar bears and Pacific walrus in the Beaufort Sea 
and adjacent northern coast of Alaska during oil and gas industry 
activities for 5 years, after the current regulations expire on March 
28, 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martin Kodis, Chief, Branch of Resource Management 
Support, Division of Habitat and Resource Conservation, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service 400 ARL SQ 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-5496
Fax: 703 358-1869
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT82
_______________________________________________________________________




1628.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ARKANSAS RIVER SHINER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2004.
Final, Statutory, September 30, 2005.
Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005.

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Arkansas River 
shiner, a fish, in portions of the Canadian River in New Mexico, Texas, 
and Oklahoma.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/04                    69 FR 59859
NPRM Comment Period End         04/30/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434

[[Page 73358]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT84
_______________________________________________________________________




1629.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
PROPOSED DELISTING OF THE CUI-UI FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to remove the Cui-ui, a fish, from 
the List of Endangered and Threatened Species based on recovery of this 
species. Threats to the species have been reduced, and the population 
has rebounded and surpassed recovery levels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT85
_______________________________________________________________________




1630.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPREADING NAVARRETIA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the spreading 
navarettia. On October 13, 1998, the spreading navarretia, a plant 
species native to California and Mexico, was listed as a threatened 
species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/04                    69 FR 60110
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT86
_______________________________________________________________________




1631.  MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF 62 PERCENT 
IRON/25 PERCENT TUNGSTEN/13 PERCENT NICKEL SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR HUNTING 
WATERFOWL AND COOTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 40 Stat. 755; 16 U.S.C. 703 to 712; 16 USC 742a-j; PL 
106-108; 113 Stat. 1491; . . .

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On August 26, 2004, we received an application from Environ-
Metal Inc. for approval of ``Hevi-Steel with Nickel'' for use in 
waterfowl hunting. We are obligated under regulations at 50 CFR 20.134 
to consider all such applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Dr. George T Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax 
Dr., MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610
Phone: 703 358-1825
Fax: 703-358-2217
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT87
_______________________________________________________________________




1632.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR SOUTHWESTERN WILLOW FLYCATCHER

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2004.
Final, Statutory, September 30, 2005.
Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005.

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Southwestern 
Willow Flycatcher.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT88
_______________________________________________________________________




1633.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 1, 2004.
Final, Statutory, September 20, 2005.
Final, Judicial, September 20, 2005.

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Western Snowy 
Plover.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

[[Page 73359]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT89
_______________________________________________________________________




1634.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ST. ANDREW BEACH MOUSE

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2005.
Final, Statutory, September 30, 2006.
Final, Judicial, September 30, 2006.

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the St. Andrew Beach 
mouse.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AE41
RIN: 1018-AT90
_______________________________________________________________________




1635.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 3 WILLAMETTE SPECIES: WILLAMETTE DAISY, 
FENDER'S BLUE BUTTERFLY, AND KINCAID'S LUPINE

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 15, 2005.
Final, Statutory, October 15, 2006.
Final, Judicial, October 15, 2006.

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for 3 Willamette Species 
(Willamette Daisy, Fender's Blue Butterfly, and Kincaid's Lupine).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AE53
RIN: 1018-AT91
_______________________________________________________________________




1636.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE WILLOWY MONARDELLA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 30, 2005.
Final, Statutory, October 30, 2006.
Final, Judicial, October 30, 2006.

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Willowy 
monardella.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AD38
RIN: 1018-AT92
_______________________________________________________________________




1637.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ALAMEDA WHIPSNAKE

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2005.
Final, Statutory, October 1, 2006.
Final, Judicial, October 1, 2006.
Previous critical habitat, established 10/03/2000 (65 FR 58933; 1018-
AF98), is remanded by court.

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Alameda 
whipsnake.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434

[[Page 73360]]

Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF98
RIN: 1018-AT93
_______________________________________________________________________




1638.  PROTECTION OF BALD EAGLES AND DEFINITION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish a regulatory definition of 
``disturb.'' The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits take of 
eagle. Take is defined by the Act to include ``disturb.'' This rule is 
necessary in the event the bald eagle is removed from the list of 
threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The BGEPA will 
become the primary law protecting bald eagles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

URL For More Information:
migratorybirds.fws.gov

Agency Contact: Eliza Savage, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 4000 4501 North 
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2329
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH74
RIN: 1018-AT94
_______________________________________________________________________




1639.  CAPTIVE-BRED WILDLIFE REGULATION: EXCLUDING THE 
CAPTIVE-BRED SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX, ADDAX, AND DAMA GAZELLE FROM 
ENDANGERED STATUS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4201 to 4245

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to amend the Endangered Species Act regulations by 
adding a new subsection that would authorize otherwise-prohibited acts 
that enhance the propagation or survival of captive-bred populations of 
three antelope that have been proposed for listing as endangered: 
Scimitar-Horned oryx, Addax, and Dama gazelle. These species would not 
be exempted from the permit requirements of the Convention on 
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT95
_______________________________________________________________________




1640.  SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC 
LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2006-2007 SUBSISTENCE TAKING 
OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the regulations for seasons, 
harvest limits, methods, and means for the subsistence taking of fish 
and shellfish during the 2006-07 regulatory year. Rulemaking is 
necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual review cycle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT97
_______________________________________________________________________




1641.  SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC 
LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2006-2007 SUBSISTENCE TAKING 
OF WILDLIFE REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the regulations for seasons, 
harvest limits, methods, and means for the subsistence taking of 
wildlife during the 2006-07 regulatory year. This rulemaking is 
necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual review cycle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT98
_______________________________________________________________________




1642.  SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC 
LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C--NONRURAL DETERMINATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

[[Page 73361]]

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the rural/nonrural 
determinations based on 2000 Federal census data. This review/revision 
is called for in 50 CFR 100.15 and 36 CFR 242.15.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT99
_______________________________________________________________________




1643.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE TOPEKA 
SHINER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to establish a nonessential 
experimental population for the Topeka shiner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU00
_______________________________________________________________________




1644.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR 16 
FRESHWATER MUSSELS, 1 FRESHWATER SNAIL, AND 5 FISHES IN TENNESSEE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to establish a nonessential 
experimental population for 16 freshwater mussels, 1 freshwater snail, 
and 5 fishes in the Lower French Broad River and in the Lower Holston 
River, Tennessee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU01
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1645. LIST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The List of Migratory Birds found at 50 CFR 10.13 is being 
revised to (1) bring the list into conformity with generally accepted 
taxonomy and nomenclature--English (common) and scientific names, as 
reflected in four published supplements to the 6th (1983) edition of 
the American Ornithologists' Union Checklist of North American Birds; 
and (2) add species that are of regular occurrence in the United States 
that are not included on the current list.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/95                    60 FR 24686
Second NPRM                     10/12/01                    66 FR 52281
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________




1646. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES--50 CFR PART 13

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend 50 CFR part 13, which provides

[[Page 73362]]

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/03                    68 FR 51222
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




1647. IMPORTATION OF CAPTIVE-BRED EXOTIC BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES 
FROM BREEDING FACILITIES IN OTHER COUNTRIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will establish the information requirements and approval 
criteria for the import of captive-bred wild exotic birds from overseas 
breeding facilities. This rule applies primarily to species listed in 
the appendices to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which are otherwise prohibited 
from import by the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992. The rule also 
describes the process for handling petitions to approve qualifying 
facilities, establishes the duration of approval, provides for the 
suspension and revocation of approval, and provides for notice of 
approved facilities in the Federal Register.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/94                    59 FR 12784
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________




1648. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; TIBETAN ANTELOPE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to list the Tibetan antelope, or chiru, as 
endangered. The antelope is native to Tibet, Kashmir, and north-central 
China. It is threatened by illegal trade in its wool, known as 
shahtoosh, which is exceptionally fine. The species has experienced 
dramatic declines in recent years despite efforts by range countries to 
control poaching, as well as a prohibition on international commercial 
trade through listing in appendix I of CITES.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          04/25/00                    65 FR 24171
NPRM                            10/06/03                    68 FR 57646
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




1649. POLICY ON GENERAL CONSERVATION PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et seq; 16 USC 703 et 
seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This policy will contain provisions to issue permits under a 
number of wildlife and plant laws and treaties to qualified 
organizations to conduct general conservation activities over a 
specified period of time instead of issuing multiple permits for each 
activity. This policy recognizes scientific and conservation 
professionals and institutions as partners in resource conservation and 
management and provides incentives for them to work with protected 
species and their habitats.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy       10/28/99                    64 FR 58086
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________




1650. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; CERTAIN TURTLE SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would add certain native turtle species to 
Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. If adopted, exports of the species 
would require CITES documentation from the Service to ensure that 
foreign countries

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accept the shipments. This action is necessary to monitor the impact of 
trade on the species in an effort to maintain healthy populations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/00                     65 FR 4217
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________




1651. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISSION, GOALS, AND PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed policy (FWS Manual) will address the mission, 
goals, and purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System in the 
context of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997. 
This RIN also reflects Wildlife-Dependent Recreation Uses, Appropriate 
Refuge Uses, and Wilderness Stewardship.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy                 01/16/01                     66 FR 3668
Comment Period Extended         03/15/01                    66 FR 15136
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/15/01                    66 FR 26879
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/21/01                    66 FR 33268
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth, Deputy Chief, National Wildlife Refuge 
System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 670 ARLSQ, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




1652. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
JOHNSTON'S FRANKENIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to 
remove the Johnston's frankenia from the List of Endangered and 
Threatened Plants. This action is based on new information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/22/03                    68 FR 27961
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________




1653. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; RECLASSIFICATION FROM 
ENDANGERED TO THREATENED STATUS FOR MARIANA FRUIT BAT (GUAM), AND 
THREATENED STATUS FOR MARIANA FRUIT BAT (CNMI)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 31, 2004.

Abstract: We plan to finalize the listing of the Mariana fruit bat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/26/98                    63 FR 14641
NPRM--Correction of FR Section 
of Publication (Not Substantive)04/02/98                    63 FR 16294
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/27/04                    69 FR 30277
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AE83
RIN: 1018-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________




1654. ADDITION OF THE GREAT WHITE SHARK AND THE CAPE STAG BEETLES TO 
APPENDIX III UNDER CITES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________




1655. AUDIT RESOLUTION POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: OMB Circular A-133

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80; 43 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will publish six USFWS Manual chapters regarding Federal 
Government auditing standards as they pertain to State grantees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Policy                          12/14/01                    66 FR 64845
Policy-Request for Comments     10/29/03                    68 FR 61681
Policy--Final Chapters          11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Kim Galvan, Management Analyst, Division of Federal 
Aid, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 140, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________




1656. IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES; ADDING 
BLUE-FRONTED AMAZON PARROTS FROM ARGENTINA'S APPROVED SUSTAINABLE USE 
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE APPROVED LIST OF NON-CAPTIVE BRED SPECIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/03                    68 FR 46559
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




1657. PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF SPANISH CEDAR AND 
BIGLEAF MAHOGANY BY THE GOVERNMENT OF PERU

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




1658. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF TWO 
AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to reclassify the turquoise parakeet (Neophema 
pulchella) and the scarlet-chested parakeet (Neophema splendida) from 
endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/02/03                    68 FR 52169
Final Rule                      12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




1659. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING 
HARVEST OF LIGHT GOOSE POPULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule authorizes new methods of take for light goose 
hunting

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under 50 CFR part 20 and revises subpart E of 50 CFR part 21 for the 
management of overabundant light goose populations. It also modifies 
the conservation order that will increase take of such populations 
under the authority of this subpart.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/01                    66 FR 52077
NPRM Correction                 11/07/01                    66 FR 56266
NPRM Comment Period Extended    12/10/01                    66 FR 63665
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________




1660. ADDITION BY INDONESIA OF RAMIN TO APPENDIX III UNDER THE 
CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA 
AND FLORA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




1661. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING RESIDENT CANADA 
GEESE POPULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish a regulation authorizing State 
wildlife agencies to conduct indirect and/or direct population control 
management activities on resident Canada geese, including the take of 
birds. The intent of this rule is to allow State wildlife management 
agencies sufficient flexibility to deal with problems caused by 
resident Canada geese and to guide and direct Canada goose population 
growth and management activities in the coterminous United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/03                    68 FR 50496
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




1662. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
SOUTHWEST ALASKAN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE NORTHERN SEA OTTER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose listing the southwest Alaskan distinct population 
segment of the Northern sea otter, found mostly in the Aleutian Islands 
and the Alaska peninsula and adjacent waters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/11/04                     69 FR 6600
NPRM; Announcement of Public 
Hearing                         05/05/04                    69 FR 25055
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________




1663. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; EIDERDOWN FROM ICELAND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 95-616; 16 USC 712(2); PL 106-108

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will allow the importation into the United 
States of processed Icelandic eiderdown.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/03                    68 FR 52727
Final Action                    02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI64
_______________________________________________________________________




1664. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PERMITS FOR FOREIGN 
LISTED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will issue a policy clarifying the process used for 
issuing Endangered Species Act permits for foreign listed species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy       08/18/03                    68 FR 49512
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Van Norman, Chief, Branch of Permits, 
International, Division of Management Authority, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2350
Fax: 703 358-2281
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________




1665. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN DIEGO FAIRY SHRIMP

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose designation of critical habitat for the endangered 
San Diego Fairy shrimp, a freshwater crustacean found in southern 
California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/22/03                    68 FR 19888
NPRM Comment Period Reopened; 
Draft Economic Analysis; Notice 
of Public Hearing               04/08/04                    69 FR 18516
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________




1666. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 11, 2003, Court order.

Abstract: We plan to finalize critical habitat for the Coastal 
California gnatcatcher, a threatened bird found in southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/24/03                    68 FR 20228
NPRM Comment Period Reopen, 
Draft Econ Analysis Avail, 
Public Hearing                  04/08/04                    69 FR 18515
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________




1667. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE LANE MOUNTAIN MILK-VETCH

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the Lane 
Mountain milk-vetch, an endangered plant found in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/04                    69 FR 18018
Final Action                    04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________




1668. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR THE SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX, ADDAX, AND DAMA GAZELLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Based on comments received, we may finalize a rule to list 
three species of antelope (Scimitar-Horned oryx, addax, and the Dama 
gazelle) as endangered.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/05/91                    56 FR 56491
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    07/24/03                    68 FR 43706

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NPRM Comment Period Reopened    11/26/03                    68 FR 66395
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI82
_______________________________________________________________________




1669. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; MILITARY READINESS EXEMPTION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-314

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The 2003 Defense Authorization Bill, signed by the President 
on December 2, 2002, requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to 
develop and issue regulations that exempt the Armed Forces from 
incidental take of migratory birds during authorized military readiness 
activities. The Department of Defense must concur with these 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/04                    69 FR 31074
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________




1670. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE 
EASTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are planning to remove the eastern Distinct Population 
Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf, consisting of 21 States, from the List 
of Endangered and Threatened Species. The reasons for this action are 
the following: the achievement of all recovery criteria and completion 
of suitable state wolf management plans by Minnesota, Wisconsin, and 
Michigan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/01/03                    68 FR 15876
NPRM                            07/21/04                    69 FR 43664
NPRM and Notice of Public 
Hearings                        08/13/04                    69 FR 50147
NPRM/Notice of Public Hearing   09/29/04                    69 FR 58119
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20
RIN: 1018-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________




1671. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLORADO BUTTERFLY PLANT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 30, 2004, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Colorado butterfly 
plant. A short-lived perennial, the Colorado butterfly plant is endemic 
to moist soils in mesic or wet meadows of floodplain areas in 
northcentral Colorado, extreme western Nebraska, and southeastern 
Wyoming.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/04                    69 FR 47834
NPRM Comment Period Extended    09/24/04                    69 FR 57250
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________




1672. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF EGGERT'S 
SUNFLOWER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on a proposal to remove 
the Eggert's sunflower from the List of Endangered and Threatened 
Species. This action is based on the recent completion of population 
and distribution studies, the commitment of land managers to the 
protection and management of several populations, and the discovery of 
previously undocumented populations throughout the species' range. On 
May 22, 1997, the Eggert's sunflower was designated as a threatened 
species. This species is known to occur in Alabama, Kentucky, and 
Tennessee.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/04                    69 FR 17627
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ08
_______________________________________________________________________




1673. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE FISH SLOUGH MILK-VETCH

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Fish Slough milk-
vetch. On October 6, 1998, the Fish Slough milk-vetch, a plant species 
native to California, was listed as a threatened species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/04                    69 FR 31552
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ09
_______________________________________________________________________




1674. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MUNZ'S ONION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 30, 2004.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for Munz's onion. On 
October 13, 1998, the Munz's onion, a plant native to California, was 
listed as endangered.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/04                    69 FR 31569
Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________




1675. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COASTAL-PUGET SOUND, ST. MARY-BELLY RIVER, AND 
JARBIDGE RIVER POPULATION SEGMENTS OF BULL TROUT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Coastal-Puget 
Sound, St. Mary-Belly River, and Jarbidge River population segments of 
bull trout. The Coastal-Puget Sound bull trout population segment 
encompasses all Pacific Coast drainages within Washington, including 
Puget Sound. The St. Mary-Belly River bull trout population segment 
occurs in northwest Montana. The Jarbidge River population segment 
occurs in Nevada.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/25/04                    69 FR 35767
NPRM--Correction                07/19/04                    69 FR 43058
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ12
_______________________________________________________________________




1676. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ARROYO TOAD

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2004, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the 
arroyo toad, an endangered species known from California and Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/28/04                    69 FR 23254
Correction to NPRM              05/17/04                    69 FR 27886
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT42

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1677. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER SANTA BARBARA 
COUNTY DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 15, 2004, Court Order.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the Santa 
Barbara County Distinct Population Segment of the California tiger 
salamander, an endangered species in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/04                     69 FR 3064
NPRM--Reopen Comment, Public 
Hearing Announcement            04/13/04                    69 FR 19364
NPRM-Reopen Comment Period, NOA 
Draft Econ Analysis             10/07/04                    69 FR 60138
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT44
_______________________________________________________________________




1678. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE RIVERSIDE FAIRY SHRIMP

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2004, Court order.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the 
Riverside fairy shrimp, an endangered species in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/27/04                    69 FR 23023
NPRM: NOA, Draft Econ Analysis 
and Reopen Comment Period       10/19/04                    69 FR 61461
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT45
_______________________________________________________________________




1679. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2005-2006 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND 
SHELLFISH REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest 
limits, methods, and means for the subsistence taking of fish and 
shellfish during the 2005-06 regulatory year. This rulemaking is 
necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual review cycle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/03/04                     69 FR 5105
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT46
_______________________________________________________________________




1680. MARINE MAMMALS: REVISED DEFINITION OF ``AUTHENTIC NATIVE ARTICLES 
OF HANDICRAFTS AND CLOTHING''

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1631

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A final rulemaking action that removes language put into 
place by an FWS interim rule intended to govern the taking of northern 
sea otters by Alaska Natives for use in creating and selling 
handicrafts and clothing under section 101(b), the Native exemption 
section of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The proposed rule 
was published on June 4, 2004. Our interim rule revised the definition 
of ``authentic native articles of handicrafts and clothing'' in 50 CFR 
18.3, to limit takes to the period ``on or before December 21, 1972'' 
and precluded the take of sea otters by Alaska Natives for use in 
creating and selling handicrafts and clothing under section 101(b).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/04                    69 FR 31582
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Martin Kodis, Chief, Branch of Resource Management 
Support, Division of Habitat and Resource Conservation, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service 400 ARL SQ 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-5496
Fax: 703 358-1869
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT48

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1681. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE TO 
CONTROL THE TRADE IN THREATENED BELUGA STURGEON

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed special rule (under section 4(d) of ESA) allowing 
the importation into the United States of products from Beluga sturgeon 
(Huso huso) populations listed as threatened under the Act and in 
Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), if certain conditions are 
satisfied by the exporting (i.e., range country) or re-exporting 
country.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/29/04                    69 FR 38863
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI11
RIN: 1018-AT54
_______________________________________________________________________




1682. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; EMERGENCY CRITICAL 
HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR SANTA ANA SUCKER

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Santa Ana Sucker, 
known from California, on an emergency basis.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/26/04                     69 FR 8911
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/19/04                    69 FR 51416
Final Rule                      02/26/04                     69 FR 8839
NPRM-NOA-Draft Econ Analysis and 
Reopen Comment Period           10/01/04                    69 FR 58876
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    10/25/04                    69 FR 62238
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT57
_______________________________________________________________________




1683. CONFERRING DESIGNATED PORT STATUS ON MEMPHIS, TN, LOUISVILLE, KY, 
AND HOUSTON, TX

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to make Houston, TX, Louisville, KY, and Memphis, 
TN, designated ports under section 9(f) of the Endangered Species Act. 
This action would allow the direct importation and exportation of 
wildlife and wildlife products through these growing international 
ports. We are proposing to amend the regulations in 50 CFR 14 to 
reflect this designation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/22/04                    69 FR 21806
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-LE-3000 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT59
_______________________________________________________________________




1684. REGULATIONS FOR NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATIONS OF THE 
WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposal to 
reduce regulatory restrictions for gray wolves within the nonessential 
experimental populations in ID and MT on private lands. These relaxed 
regulations will result in minor positive economic benefits to private 
landowners. Additionally, we are defining a process for voluntary and 
cooperative transfer of management responsibilities for wolves back to 
the States of ID and MT.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/09/04                    69 FR 10956
NPRM; Notice of Public Hearing  04/06/04                    69 FR 18035
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT61

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1685. PERMIT REVOCATION REGULATIONS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT 
INCIDENTAL TAKE PERMITS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.22(b)(5); 50 CFR 17.32(b)(5); 50 CFR 13.28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to repromulgate regulations that were vacated by 
the District Court for the District of Columbia due to failure to 
provide adequate notice and comment on the rule. The rule will 
establish specific provisions for revoking incidental take permits 
issued under the authority of section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered 
Species Act, as amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/25/04                    69 FR 29669
Final Rule Effective            05/25/04                    69 FR 29669
NPRM                            05/25/04                    69 FR 29681
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ-420, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive 
Mailstop ARL-SQ 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT64
_______________________________________________________________________




1686. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING MANATEE 
PROTECTION AREAS IN LEE COUNTY, FL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are planning to put an emergency rule in place to 
designate several new manatee protection areas in Lee County, FL.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Final Rule            04/07/04                    69 FR 18279
Emergency Final Rule Effective  04/07/04                    69 FR 18279
NPRM                            08/06/04                    69 FR 48101
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT65
_______________________________________________________________________




1687. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; BUENA VISTA LAKE 
SHREW CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to designate critical habitat for the 
Buena Vista Lake Shrew, which occurs in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/19/04                    69 FR 51417
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT66
_______________________________________________________________________




1688. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER, CENTRAL DPS; 50 CFR 17

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the California 
tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense), Central California 
population (Central population).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/04                    69 FR 48569
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: The NPRM that published 08/10/2004 (69 FR 
48569) used the wrong RIN: it used 1018-AF68. It should have used 1018-
AT68.

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT68
_______________________________________________________________________




1689. SEASONS, HARVEST LIMITS, METHODS, AND MEANS RELATED TO TAKING OF 
WILDLIFE FOR SUBSISTENCE USES DURING 2005-06 REGULATORY YEAR (SUBPART D)

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, 
methods, and means related to the taking of wildlife for subsistence 
uses during the 2005-06 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary 
because subpart D is subject to annual review.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/31/04                    69 FR 53023
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT70
_______________________________________________________________________




1690.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
LISTING AND CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS CHECKERSPOT 
BUTTERFLY

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 31, 2004.

Abstract: We plan to finalize the listing of and designation of 
critical habitat for the Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot butterfly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/06/01                    66 FR 46575
NPRM; Public Hearing and 
Extension of Public Comment 
Period                          09/26/01                    66 FR 49158
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH40
RIN: 1018-AT96
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1691. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1994 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARINE MAMMAL 
PROTECTION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1374

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




1692. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS BY LEVEL B HARASSMENT; ISSUANCE OF 
GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PERMITS FOR 
PHOTOGRAPHY, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________




1693. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; ADDITION OF THE ASIAN SWAMP EEL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will review economic and biologic information on the 17 
species in the swamp eel family, Synbranchidae, for possible addition 
to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Chief, Division of Environmental 
Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive 
Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________




1694. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF 
ENDANGERED STATUS AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE GILA CHUB

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/09/02                    67 FR 51947
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




1695. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR 12 SPECIES OF PICTURE-WING FLIES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose endangered status pursuant to the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended, for 12 species of Hawaiian picture-
wing flies--Drosophila aglaia, D. differens, D. hemipeza, D. 
heteroneura, D. montgomeryi, D. mulli, D. musaphilia, D. neoclavisetae, 
D. obatai, D. ochrobasis, D. substenoptera, and D. tarphytrichia. These 
species are found on one or more of the following Hawaiian Islands: 
Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii. These 12 species face 
substantial threats from one or more of the following: habitat 
degradation, loss of host plants, biological pest control, and 
predation from alien arthropods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/17/01                     66 FR 3964
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________




1696. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE DOLLY 
VARDEN AS A THREATENED SPECIES IN WASHINGTON DUE TO SIMILARITY OF 
APPEARANCE TO BULL TROUT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/09/01                     66 FR 1628
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




1697. RELEASE OF CAPTIVE-REARED MALLARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are resuming review of all aspects of regulations 
pertaining to the release and harvest of captive-reared mallards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Intent                08/28/01                    66 FR 45274
Notice of Availability          08/26/03                    68 FR 51231
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI05

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1698. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREE SNAILS AND ONE AMPHIPOD

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 
to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat. 3500

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 6, 2002, Settlement agreement.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/12/02                     67 FR 6459
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/31/02                    67 FR 38059
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




1699. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY OWL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will propose a new designation of critical habitat for the 
Cactus ferruginous pygmy owl distinct population segment found in 
Arizona.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/02                    67 FR 71031
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    02/25/03                     68 FR 8730
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    04/28/03                    68 FR 22353
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________




1700. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REVISIONS TO GENERAL EXCEPTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 95-616; 92 Stat 3112 (16 USC 712(2)); PL 106-108

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under this rule, some public institutions which are now 
exempted from permit requirements would be required to obtain permits 
in order to possess migratory birds. It would create new exemptions for 
State and Federal resource managers and it would establish husbandry 
requirements applicable to exempt facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations, 
Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI96
_______________________________________________________________________




1701. REVISION OF THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSPORT OF EAGLE 
FEATHERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 1531 to 1544

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will develop regulations that allow the temporary 
transport of eagle feathers to and from the United States by Indian 
people of Canada and regulations that will streamline the permit 
process that allows transport of eagle feathers to and from Canada and 
Mexico by members of federally recognized Indian tribes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-LE-3000 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ00
_______________________________________________________________________




1702. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to remove the western Distinct Population Segment 
(DPS) of the gray wolf from the List of Endangered and Threatened 
Species. The reason for this action is the following: On the basis of 
estimates compiled in December 2002, we conclude that the wolf 
population has achieved the required third year of its population 
recovery criteria.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/01/03                    68 FR 15879
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20
RIN: 1018-AJ04
_______________________________________________________________________




1703. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA RED-LEGGED FROG

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 2004, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, November 2005.

Abstract: We will re-propose the designation of critical habitat for 
the California red-legged frog, a threatened species endemic to 
California and Baja California, Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/13/04                    69 FR 19619
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ16
_______________________________________________________________________




1704. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE SPECIES; BOIGA SNAKES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FWS will review available economic and biological information 
on snakes in the genus Boiga for possible addition to the list of 
injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/12/03                    68 FR 53705
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Chief, Division of Environmental 
Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive 
Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT28
_______________________________________________________________________




1705. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO 
MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA (BARGE CANAL EXCEPTION)

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to make a final determination on the 
proposed rule to create an exception to the regulations governing the 
Barge Canal manatee refuge in Brevard County, Florida. Under this 
exception, parties may apply for authorization to conduct otherwise 
prohibited activities in the refuge if they can demonstrate to the 
Service that the activity can be pursued in such a manner that manatees 
will not be taken.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/16/02                    67 FR 18572
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH80
RIN: 1018-AT39

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1706. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 1018-AT51      09/24/04

RIN: 1018-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




1707. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISIONS TO THE 
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES 
ACT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Nancy Green
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________




1708. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
TINIAN MONARCH FLYCATCHER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED 
SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/21/04                    69 FR 56367

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AE40
RIN: 1018-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




1709. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE TOPEKA SHINER

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/27/04                    69 FR 44735

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




1710. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR 5 GUAM SPECIES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/28/04                    69 FR 62944

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________




1711. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLUMBIA-KLAMATH DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF 
THE BULL TROUT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/06/04                    69 FR 59996

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________




1712. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING CENTRAL 
CALIFORNIA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER AS 
THREATENED; RECLASSIFYING SONOMA COUNTY AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action--Listing Central 
DPS                             08/04/04                    69 FR 47211

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________




1713. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 11 MOBILE RIVER BASIN FRESHWATER MUSSELS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/01/04                    69 FR 40084

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI73

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1714. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR FIVE APPALACHIAN MUSSELS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/31/04                    69 FR 53136

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI76
_______________________________________________________________________




1715. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE PIERSON'S MILK-VETCH

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM--Reopen Public Comment 
Period, NOA of Draft econ 
Analysis                        04/06/04                    69 FR 18016
Final Action                    08/04/04                    69 FR 47329

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI77
_______________________________________________________________________




1716. CHANGES IN LIST OF SPECIES IN APPENDICES TO THE CONVENTION ON 
INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/14/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI90
_______________________________________________________________________




1717. ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PESTICIDE REGULATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM--NOA for Environmental 
Assessment                      07/02/04                    69 FR 40346
Final Action                    08/05/04                    69 FR 47732

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI95
_______________________________________________________________________




1718. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MEXICAN SPOTTED OWL

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/31/04                    69 FR 53182

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT52, Related to 1018-AG29
RIN: 1018-AJ15
_______________________________________________________________________




1719. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DE-DESIGNATION OF 
MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.108

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/07/04                    69 FR 40796

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AH80
RIN: 1018-AJ23
_______________________________________________________________________




1720. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D--2004-2005 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND 
WILDLIFE

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/01/04                    69 FR 40174
Final Rule Correction           08/31/04                    69 FR 53011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ25
_______________________________________________________________________




1721. EXTENSION OF EXISTING AMENDED 4(D) RULE FOR PREBLE'S MEADOW 
JUMPING MOUSE IN COLORADO AND WYOMING

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 17 CFR 40

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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/20/04                    69 FR 29101

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF30
RIN: 1018-AJ26
_______________________________________________________________________




1722. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF HEVI-STEEL AS A NONTOXIC SHOT 
MATERIAL FOR WATERFOWL HUNTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/09/04                    69 FR 48163

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT32
_______________________________________________________________________




1723. 2004-2005 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/04                    69 FR 39552
NPRM--Correction                07/14/04                    69 FR 42127
NPRM--Correction                07/23/04                    69 FR 43964
Final Rule Effective            08/31/04                    69 FR 54349
Final Action                    09/08/04                    69 FR 54349
Final Rule Correction           09/17/04                    69 FR 55994

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Leslie Marler
Phone: 703 358-2397
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT40
_______________________________________________________________________




1724. LAND CONSERVATION PLANNING (REFUGE MANUAL CHAPTER 602 FW 2)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Ross Alliston
Phone: 703 358-2388
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT41
_______________________________________________________________________




1725. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; PROPOSED 2004-05 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD 
HUNTING REGULATIONS (PRELIMINARY) WITH REQUESTS FOR INDIAN TRIBAL 
PROPOSALS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM--Supplemental Proposals for 
Migr. Game Bird Hunting Regs for 
2004-05 Season; Not. of Meetings06/09/04                    69 FR 32417
PR, supplemental--Prop. 
Frameworks for Early Season 
Migr. Bird Hunting Regs; Notice 
of Mtgs.                        07/21/04                    69 FR 43694
NPRM--Prop. Migr. Bird Hunting 
Regs on Certain Federal Indian 
Reservations for 2004-05 Season 08/17/04                    69 FR 51036
NPRM--Prop. Frameworks for Late 
Seas. Migr. Bird Hunting Regs--
PR Suppl.                       08/24/04                    69 FR 52128
Final Frameworks for Early 
Season Migratory Bird Hunting 
Regulations                     08/30/04                    69 FR 52970
Final Early Seasons & Bag and 
Possession Limits, Cert. Migr. 
Gm. Birds, Contig. U.S., AK, HI, 
PR, VI                          09/01/04                    69 FR 53564
Final Migr. Bird Hunting Regs on 
Certain Federal Indian 
Reservations for 2004-05 Early 
Season                          09/03/04                    69 FR 53990
Final Frameworks for Late Season 
Migratory Bird Hunting 
Regulations                     09/23/04                    69 FR 57140
Final Migratory Bird Hunting 
Regs on Certain Federal Indian 
Reservations for 2004-05 Late 
Season                          09/29/04                    69 FR 58236
Final Late Seasons and Bag and 
Possession Limits for Certain 
Migratory Game Birds            09/27/04                    69 FR 57752

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI30
RIN: 1018-AT53
_______________________________________________________________________




1726. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN AK: 
SPECIFYING RATIOS OF INTERESTS/QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF FEDERAL 
SUBSISTENCE REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCILS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/15/04                    69 FR 19964
Final Action                    10/14/04                    69 FR 60957

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT58
_______________________________________________________________________




1727. RESERVED/EXCEPTED RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Carson
Phone: 703 358-2490

RIN: 1018-AT71
BILLING CODE 4310--55--S
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1728. PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________




1729. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.29

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________




1730. CURECANTI RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.51

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________




1731. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT; FUTURE 
APPLICABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Robbins, Assistant Director, Cultural Resources, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, NC340, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 343-3388
Fax: 202 343-5260
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




1732. REVISIONS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 462k

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 73380]]

Abstract: This rule will revise existing regulations relating to the 
issuance of right-of-way permits across lands and waters under National 
Park Service administration. The current regulations are outdated. The 
new regulations will provide a process for the review, consideration, 
and approval or denial of requests for rights-of-way.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and 
Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C 
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




1733. COST RECOVERY FOR SPECIAL PARK USES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service issues special use permits for 
activities such as special events, commercial photography, and utility 
rights-of-way in areas of the National Park System. Processing these 
permit requests is costly, but the NPS has not instituted a system for 
cost recovery, as is authorized by law. This rule will establish a 
procedure to enable the NPS to recover its costs from the permit 
beneficiaries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and 
Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C 
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________




1734. GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE: PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 462(k)

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




1735. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4702

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 67

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend 36 CFR part 67, which governs the 
certification of historic structures to receive Federal income tax 
incentives. This action is necessary so that the rule will more 
accurately reflect the management structure of the program, clarify the 
applicable standards of rehabilitation, and more rationally allocate 
the apportionment of the application fees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryan Mitchell, Department of the Interior, National 
Park Service, NC330, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 354-2078
Fax: 202 371-5197
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




1736. VESSEL MANAGEMENT IN GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 410hh-4

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13.65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify quotas and operating requirements for 
four types of motorized watercraft in Glacier Bay National Park and 
Preserve. The rulemaking is necessary so that the National Park Service 
may more efficiently manage motorized watercraft use and protect park 
resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




1737.  MAKING PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS OR 
SOUND TRACKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the filming regulations in 43 CFR part 
5 and 36 CFR part 5 to implement Public Law 106-206 (May 26, 2000) by: 
(1) Establishing a reasonable fee for commercial filming activities and

[[Page 73381]]

similar projects; (2) establishing uniform guidelines for commercial 
filming permit programs in agencies of the Department of the Interior 
and the Department of Agriculture; and (3) implementing requirements 
that agencies respond to applicants for commercial filming or still 
photography permits in a timely manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD30
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1738. COMMERCIAL USE AUTHORIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-391

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 105-391 became effective on November 13, 1998. The 
new Act mandates revised procedures for issuing commercial use 
authorizations. Section 417 of Public Law 105-391 requires that the 
Secretary promulgate implementing regulations as soon as practicable 
after the effective date of the Act. Existing regulations governing 
commercial use within National Parks are not adequate to administer the 
provisions of the new statute and must be revised to reflect new 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/02                    67 FR 70899
NPRM Comment Period End         01/27/03
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Orlando, Chief of Concessions, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 513-7156
Fax: 202 219-1173
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________




1739. FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.20

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/23/04                    69 FR 51788
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/04
Final Rule                      01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________




1740. BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.92

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/05/04                    69 FR 25043
NPRM Comment Period End         07/06/04
Final Rule                      12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________




1741. BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This part was last updated comprehensively in the early 
1980's. This regulation will help to address new and emerging 
technology, clarify some regulations for the benefit of the public and 
enforcement staff, implement changes to reduce safety concerns, and 
make NPS regulations more consistent with State regulations in order to 
reduce confusion with the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/03                    68 FR 51207
NPRM Comment Period End         12/24/03
Final Action                    04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 73382]]

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________




1742. ALASKA PARK UNITS; SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 462k

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Park Service regulations require us to publish certain 
closures, designations, activity restrictions, or conditions as 
rulemakings in the Federal Register. This rule will publish that 
information for national park units in Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/02/04                    69 FR 17355
NPRM Comment Period End         06/01/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and 
Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C 
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD13
_______________________________________________________________________




1743. NATIVE AMERICAN HANDICRAFTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5964

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement section 416 of the National Parks 
Omnibus Management Act of 1998, which encourages promotion of the sale 
of authentic United States Indian, Alaska native, Native Samoan, and 
Native Hawaiian handicrafts in units of the National Park System.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/04                    69 FR 15286
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tony Sisto, Acting Chief of Concessions, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 513-7156

RIN: 1024-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




1744. APOSTLE ISLANDS; SNOWMOBILES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow snowmobiles in designated areas of the 
park. This rulemaking is necessary because NPS general regulations that 
currently allow snowmobiles require that parks designate specific 
routes and areas for snowmobile use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/12/04                    69 FR 49841
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chick Fagan, Office of Policy, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W.Room 7252 MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7456

RIN: 1024-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




1745. APOSTLE ISLANDS; OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow off-road vehicles in designated areas 
of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the NPS general 
regulations currently allow off-road vehicles require that parks 
designate specific routes and areas for off-road vehicle use. The rule 
is now part of 1024-AD26.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/12/04                    69 FR 49841
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chick Fagan, Office of Policy, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W.Room 7252 MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7456

RIN: 1024-AD27
_______________________________________________________________________




1746.  YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK--SNOWMOBILE 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.13; 36 CFR 7.22; 36 CFR 7.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Final rule to establish daily limits and operating 
requirements for snowmobiles within Yellowstone and Grand Teton 
National Parks

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/07/04                    69 FR 54072
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/04
Final Rule                      12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD29

[[Page 73383]]

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1747. SPECIAL REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM; RELIGIOUS 
CEREMONIAL COLLECTION OF GOLDEN EAGLETS IN WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2000bb

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.101

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/01                     66 FR 6516
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Parker, Chief, American Indian Liaison 
Office, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C 
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 354-6963
Fax: 202 371-6609
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________




1748. GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.97

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/11/02                     67 FR 1424
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/12/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian O'Neill, Superintendent, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area 
Fort Mason Building 201, San Francisco, CA 94123-0022
Phone: 415 561-4739
Fax: 415 561-4710
Email: brian--o'[email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1749. BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.85

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/02/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________




1750. LAKE MEREDITH RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.57

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/27/04                    69 FR 30216

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________




1751. CHICKASAW RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.50

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/02/04                    69 FR 53630

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________




1752. AMISTAD RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.79

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/27/04                    69 FR 30206

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________




1753. LAKE ROOSEVELT RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.55

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/25/04                    69 FR 35519

[[Page 73384]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________




1754. DELAWARE WATER GAP NRA COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.71(e)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/06/04                    69 FR 40562
Final Action                    09/24/04                    69 FR 57171

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________




1755. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK SNOWMOBILE USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.7

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/02/04                    69 FR 53626
Final Action Effective          10/04/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206

Related RIN: Duplicate of 1024-AC82
RIN: 1024-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________




1756. USE OF SERVICE ANIMALS IN NATIONAL PARK AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 2.7

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD17
_______________________________________________________________________




1757. APOSTLE ISLANDS; ICE AUGERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chick Fagan
Phone: 202 208-7456

RIN: 1024-AD28
BILLING CODE 4310--70--S
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1758. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains procedures governing the operation of BIA-
owned power utilities. BIA is revising this rule to incorporate new 
procedures on billing and collection of government debt. Once these 
changes are made, BIA will publish a new proposed rule for public 
comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/07/96                    61 FR 29040
NPRM Comment Period End         08/06/96
NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, 1849 C Street NW. MS 
3543 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




1759. BUY INDIAN ACT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 253(c)(5)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14 app A

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kim Romine, Acting Chief, Division of Acquisition, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2051 Mercator 
Drive, Reston, VA 20191
Phone: 703 390-6461
Fax: 703 390-6582

RIN: 1076-AE07

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1760. TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 290

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1076-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________




1761. INDIAN COUNTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2802

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA plans to amend its regulation governing law enforcement 
in Indian country by revising section 12.4 of subpart A and by adding 
new section 12.24 to subpart C to allow tribal law enforcement 
officials to travel outside Indian country to respond to incidents in 
another area and to transport evidence to and from locations in Indian 
country.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Peter Maybee, Division of Law Enforcement, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW. MS 4550 - 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5787
Fax: 202 208-6170

RIN: 1076-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________




1762. PROCLAMATION OF RESERVATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 467

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will define the procedures and criteria to be used 
for issuance of reservation proclamations by the Secretary of the 
Interior.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eufrona Snyder, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3614
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________




1763. LOAN GUARANTY, INSURANCE, AND INTEREST SUBSIDY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1496

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are revising our regulations to comply with the Indian 
Financing Amendments Act of 2002, specifically 25 U.S.C. 1485(I), which 
requires the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations to 
facilitate, administer, and promote transfers of liens and guaranteed 
and insured portions of loans as intended under the Act. We also are 
introducing regulations to implement 25 U.S.C. 1497A and 1499, 
statutory changes dating back to 1988, concerning the guarantee of 
bonds and supplemental surety bonds. The lack of regulations relating 
to this subject has inhibited the use of these provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David B. Johnson, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Office of the SolicitorDivision of Indian Affairs1849 C 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3026

RIN: 1076-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________




1764. USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF INDIAN JUDGMENT FUNDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1401 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 87

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________




1765. PREPARATION OF ROLLS OF INDIANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will add the enrollment eligibility criteria for 
individuals who apply to share in the distribution of Western Shoshone

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Judgment funds. It will also set forth the method for establishing an 
application deadline date.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________




1766. STANDARDS FOR APPROVING TRIBAL PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 117c

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide standards for the review and approval 
of tribal requests for the authority to make per capita distributions 
from tribal funds held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior under 
Public Law 98-164, 25 U.S.C. 117a and 117b.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________




1767. INDIAN HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 181

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will streamline the approval and funding process 
for tribal highway safety projects. These projects are designed to 
reduce traffic accidents on Indian Reservations and the resulting 
property damage, injuries, and death. Ten to 30 tribes participate in 
the program annually.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles L. Jaynes, Program Administrator, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Safety Management 
201 Third Street NW. Suite 310, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 245-2100
Fax: 505 245-2106

RIN: 1076-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________




1768. APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will: (1) Clarify who has a right to file and 
appeal; (2) provide firm deadlines for filing appeals and responses; 
(3) provide options to appellants if BIA delays making a decision on an 
appeal; and (4) Provide an expedited process for certain classes of 
appeals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cathy Wilson, Supervisory Water Rights Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 400 North 5th 
Street, 13th Floor POB 10, MS 420 Two Arizona Center, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602 379-6789
Fax: 602 379-6835

RIN: 1076-AE48
_______________________________________________________________________




1769. HOME-LIVING PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL CLOSURE AND CONSOLIDATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-110

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 36; 25 CFR 48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the 
Secretary of the Interior has developed proposed regulations using 
negotiated rulemaking that address home-living programs and school 
closure and consolidation. The provisions covering home-living 
situations address home-living staffing, programs, and privacy. The 
closure and consolidation portion of the rule contains procedures for 
closing, consolidating, or substantially curtailing a school.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/04                    69 FR 41770
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/04
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Ave. SW. 
Room 7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 248-7240

RIN: 1076-AE51

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1770. IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA is revising this rule to incorporate new procedures on 
billing and collection of Government debt. Once these changes are made, 
BIA will publish a new proposed rule for public comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/96                    61 FR 35167
NPRM Comment Period End         09/03/96
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, 1849 C Street NW. MS 
3543 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




1771. CERTIFICATES OF DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 70

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/00                    65 FR 20775
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/20/00                    65 FR 38228
NPRM Comment Period End         07/17/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/16/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/25/01                    66 FR 33654
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/01
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Duane Bird Bear, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Tribal Government Services 1951 Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7641
Fax: 202 513-0679

RIN: 1076-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________




1772. ALASKA RESUPPLY OPERATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: R.S. 465

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/00                    65 FR 47704
NPRM Comment Period End         10/02/00
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Duncan Brown, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 7229 MIB1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4582
Fax: 202 219-2100
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________




1773. LEASES AND PERMITS ON INDIAN TRUST AND RESTRICTED LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 635

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA plans to amend its regulations governing leasing of 
Indian trust and restricted lands by revising subpart A and by adding 
subpart C and D covering residential leases and business leases on 
trust and restricted land.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/10/04                     69 FR 6500
NPRM Comment Period End         05/10/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Kayla Danks, Real Estate Services, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW. MS 4639 - MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3615
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AE36
_______________________________________________________________________




1774. REINDEER IN ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 500

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 243

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will codify procedures for processing requests for 
reindeer by non-native Alaskans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/11/04                    69 FR 11784
NPRM Comment Period End         06/09/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Warren Eastland, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, P.O. Box 25520, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7321

RIN: 1076-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________




1775. NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS GRAZING PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 640d et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 161

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will govern the grazing of livestock on the Navajo 
Partitioned Lands (NPL) of the former Navajo-Hopi Joint Use Area of the 
1982 Executive order reservation. The

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purpose of these regulations is to conserve the rangelands of the NPL 
in order to maximize future use of the land for grazing and other 
purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/03                    68 FR 64023
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Orwin, Soil Conservationist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 3061 MIB 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-6464
Fax: 202 219-0006

RIN: 1076-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________




1776. NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-110

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 39; 25 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, June 8, 2003.

Abstract: Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-
110), the Secretary of the interior must develop regulations using 
negotiated rulemaking to address the following issues: (1) Defining 
adequate yearly progress, which is the essential measurement for 
determining that schools are providing quality education; (2) 
establishing separate geographic attendance areas for each Bureau-
funded school; (3) establishing a formula for determining the minimum 
amount of funds necessary to fund each Bureau-funded school; (4) 
establishing a system of direct funding and support of all Bureau-
funded schools under the formula established in section 1127 of the 
Act; (5) establishing guidelines to ensure the constitutional and civil 
rights of Indian students regrading the right to privacy, freedom of 
religion and expression, and due process in connection with 
disciplinary actions (suspension and expulsion); and (6) establishing a 
method for administering grants to tribally controlled schools.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/25/04                     69 FR 8752
NPRM Comment Period End         06/24/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Ave. SW. 
Room 7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 248-7240

RIN: 1076-AE49
_______________________________________________________________________




1777. WINNEMUCCA COURT OF INDIAN OFFENSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise part 11 to add the Winnemucca Indian 
tribe to the list of Courts of Indian Offenses. The purpose of 
establishing a Court of Indian Offenses at the Winnemucca tribe is to 
protect the persons, land, lives, and property of tribal members until 
the tribe reassumes or creates a law and order program for the 
reservation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales, Tribal Relations Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1951 Constitution Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7629

RIN: 1076-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________




1778.  CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE NO CHILD 
LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

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

Legal Authority: Pub L 107-11

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 31; 25 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs recently published the final 
rule implementing the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The Bureau 
developed this rule using a negotiated rulemaking process during which 
a broadly representative negotiated rulemaking committee represented 
and considered the views of all affected tribes and types of schools. 
The final rule thus embodies the best ideas of all the parties as to 
how the Act should be implemented. In publishing the final rule, the 
Bureau affected several provisions in other areas of 25 CFR. This rule 
removes these provisions in order to remove potential conflicts from 
title 25.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Ave. SW. 
Room 7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 248-7240

RIN: 1076-AE54

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1779. INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/19/04                    69 FR 43090

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: LeRoy Gishi
Phone: 202 208-4359

RIN: 1076-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________




1780.  COURTS OF INDIAN OFFENSES--ALBUQUERQUE INDIAN 
SCHOOL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds the Albuquerque Indian School property to the 
existing Santa Fe Indian School Court of Indian offenses. This action 
establishes a judicial forum for administering justice on this 
property.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/20/04                    69 FR 51556
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales, Tribal Relations Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1951 Constitution Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7629

RIN: 1076-AE53
BILLING CODE 4310--02--S
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1781.  REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIAL, PERSONNEL AND PIPE 
HANDLING OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Describe the need for the rule and why rulemaking is 
preferable to non-rulemaking alternatives. Material, personnel and pipe 
handling operations are an inherent part of OCS oil and gas operations. 
From 1995 to 2004 there have been 54 incidents associated with these 
operations, resulting in 49 injuries and six fatalities. MMS believes a 
revised rule may be needed to guide industry in addressing proper 
equipment operational practices, maintenance procedures and general 
safety requirements when performing these operations. MMS is examining 
various approaches to regulating these operations because the current 
performance-based regulations do not appear to be ensuring safe 
operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Levine, Chief, Operations Analysis Branch, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 4024, MS 
4024 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170-4817
Phone: 703 787-1032
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1782. LATE AND OVERPAYMENT INTEREST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




1783. TAKES VS. ENTITLEMENTS REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et 
seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 31 USC 9701 et seq; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 
1331 et seq; 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule addresses reporting and payment requirements for

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production removed and sold from a Federal lease, unit participating 
area, or communitization agreement beginning September 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




1784. PREPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC31
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1785. ROYALTY RELIEF TERMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the circumstances that discontinue the 
existing royalty relief for end-of-life oil and gas leases and expands 
the eligibility criteria for leases to qualify for this program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________




1786. DATA RELEASE AND DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend 30 CFR part 250 by adding a new 
definition revising the existing definition, clarifying or expanding 
certain requirements, and making administrative changes. We are adding 
a new section pertaining to notifying MMS on production status. We are 
reorganizing the forms data release table and adding entries for three 
new forms. We are expanding the requirements pertaining to submitting 
digital data. The proposed rule will provide additional time for 
exploration and development activities through the use of suspensions 
of operations for qualified leases in Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________




1787. VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 84 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1010-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________




1788. REDUCTION TO ROYALTY RELIEF IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The recently published final rule 1010-AC71 created a process 
for certain leases (those that are inadequately helped by our formal 
relief systems) to seek special royalty relief. However overly 
restrictive eligibility criteria may exclude some leases that fulfill 
statutory purposes while redundant criteria may include other leases 
that do not fit statutory purposes. This rule will refine the 
eligibility criteria to include marginal discoveries in the shallow 
water part of the Gulf of Mexico that may offer meaningful conservation 
or infrastructure preservation benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD02

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1789. LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will rewrite the existing rules at 30 CFR 
part 256 to make them clearer. The rule has been reorganized and 
streamlined to better reflect the 5-year and lease sale processes as 
they have evolved since the last rewrite in the 1980's. There are few 
substantive changes to the rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jane A. Roberts, Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 623, 381 Elden Street, 
Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1275

RIN: 1010-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________




1790. SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS FOR ULTRA-DEEP DRILLING

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow suspension of operations for leases in 
less than 800 meters of water on geologic structures targeted by an 
ultra-deep well that has commenced drilling. The high cost and 
complexity of drilling an ultra-deep well discourage companies from 
drilling without sufficient expectation of using the information as 
part of a larger drilling program. This proposed rule allows companies 
that drill an ultra-deep well to use the information gained to analyze 
geologically related leases and provides additional time to drill those 
leases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________




1791. PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS AND ENDANGERED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise subpart B to incorporate the general 
Endangered Species Act (ESA) reporting requirements for which MMS has 
recently received OMB approval. Because ESA restrictions on take for 
listed marine mammals cannot be lifted without prior Marina Mammal 
Protection Act (MMPA) authorization, MMS needs to ensure MMPA 
authorization in those situations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________




1792. PIPELINE SAFETY RULE PHASE I

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 43 USC 1331 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Subpart J Safety regulations are 20 years old and technically 
and administratively out of date with MMS policies, practices, and 
safety requirements issued elsewhere in regional notices to lessees 
(NTLs) and letters to lessees (LTLs). This proposed rule is the first 
phase of a planned two-phase update of the regulations. This phase I 
will incorporate the NTLs and LTLs and give the requirements the force 
and weight of law. Additionally, the rule will be rewritten and 
reformatted for added clarity and will incorporate several new pipeline 
design standards to technically update the design information included 
in the current regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________




1793. OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION RATES

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would eliminate the requirements for setting 
maximum efficient rates (MER) for most

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reservoirs. This will eliminate burdensome recordkeeping and reporting 
requirements. Also, this rewrite will amend sections on oil and natural 
gas burning, flaring and venting. These amendments will clarify when an 
operator may burn oil or flare or vent natural gas; it also sets clear 
limits on the amounts that may be burned, flared, or vented.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________




1794.  SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is seeking comments on various regulatory approaches to 
improving the effectiveness of safety management systems on OCS 
facilities. Investigation and analysis of accidents that continue to 
occur on the OCS point to the lack of a safety management system or 
inadequate or improper implementation of a safety management system as 
a primary or contributing factor. While the majority of operators on 
the OCS (over 60 percent) have implemented safety management systems, 
the remaining operators have failed to voluntarily adopt them. 
Investigations show a correlation between accident rates and lack of 
adequate safety management systems. Encouragement and promotion of 
voluntary participation has not yielded continuous improvement across 
the entire industry as desired.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Bud Danenberger, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1598

RIN: 1010-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________




1795.  ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY FOR OCS OIL AND 
GAS OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FY 2005 budget request for MMS includes $1 million to be 
raised in cost recovery fees to offset the bureau's operating costs. 
The fees will be requested under the authority provided in title V of 
the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 (31 U.S.C. 9701), a 
Governmentwide authority that permits cost recovery. This rule proposes 
eight new fees, as well as changes to several existing fees. All of the 
proposed fee amounts are based on recovering the cost of providing 
certain services that benefit a specific applicant, rather than the 
general public. Some of the existing fees included in this rule could 
be raised by a Notice To Lessee (NTL) for inflation alone; however, 
they are being raised by a factor higher than the current inflation 
percentage, thus, they are included in this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Angela Mazzullo, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1691

RIN: 1010-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




1796.  OPEN AND NONDISCRIMINATORY MOVEMENT OF OIL AND 
GAS AS REQUIRED BY THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1863

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) requires 
pipelines to provide open and non-discriminatory access to shippers of 
production. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has 
historically enforced this provision through its enforcement of the 
Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the Interstate Commerce Act. Beginning in the 
1990s, FERC began relinquishing NGA jurisdiction over some of these 
pipelines. FERC contended it still maintained authority under OCSLA, 
however, the Courts have ruled otherwise. In order to provide shippers 
with a methodology to file complaints alleging denial of access or 
discriminatory access, MMS is proposing regulations to fill this 
regulatory gap.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martin Grieshaber, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 231-3211

RIN: 1010-AD17

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1797. PLANS AND INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 250; 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/17/02                    67 FR 35372
Comment Period Extended         12/13/02                    67 FR 46616
Final Action                    12/00/04
Final Rule Effective            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




1798. INCIDENT REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/08/03                    68 FR 40585
NPRM Comment Period End         12/05/03
Final Action                    12/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




1799. PROPRIETARY TERMS AND DATA DISCLOSURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/17/02                    67 FR 46942
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/02
Final Action                    12/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




1800. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OFFSHORE FLOATING 
PRODUCTION FACILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/01                    66 FR 66851
NPRM Comment Period End         02/12/02
Comment Period Extended         03/28/02                    67 FR 14902
Final Action                    12/00/04
Final Action Effective          02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________




1801. DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE--API 510--PRESSURE VESSEL 
INSPECTION CODE: MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, RATING, REPAIR, AND ALTERATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes adding a document to be incorporated by 
reference into MMS's regulations governing oil and gas and sulphur 
operations in the outer continental

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shelf (OCS). This revision will ensure that lessees use the best 
available and safest technologies while operating in the OCS. The new 
document, API 510, is titled Pressure Inspection Code: Maintenance 
Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/01                    66 FR 66848
NPRM Comment Period End         02/25/02
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________




1802. BLOWOUT PREVENTION FOR PRODUCTION TREE COILED TUBING WORKOVER 
OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule would upgrade blowout prevention requirements for 
well workover operations conducted using coiled tubing while the well-
head production tree is in place.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/22/04                    69 FR 34625
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/04
Final Action                    06/00/05
Final Action Effective          07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________




1803. FEDERAL OIL VALUATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 5 USC 301 et 
seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the existing rule governing valuation 
for royalty purposes of crude oil produced from Federal leases. These 
changes would refine several technical aspects of this rule relating to 
which published market prices are most appropriate to value crude oil 
not sold at arm's length and what transportation deductions should be 
allowed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/20/03                    68 FR 50087
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/26/03                    68 FR 55556
NPRM Comment Period End         11/10/03
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________




1804. FEDERAL GAS VALUATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et 
seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the existing rules governing valuation 
for royalty purposes of natural gas produced from Federal leases. In 
evaluating these rules, MMS has identified several issues that warrant 
further public comment. MMS is therefore proposing these amendments in 
an effort to improve the current rule and to correct some technical 
problems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Meetings       04/10/03                    68 FR 17565
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




1805. RIGHTS OF USE AND EASEMENT

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would extend existing bonding requirements of 
Rights of Use and Easement holders to cover decommissioning. Most 
Rights of Use and Easement holders need bonding to cover their 
obligations, so this will not increase the cost for them. This rule 
changes the length of time that the bond must be kept in place. The 
other changes clarify existing provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/02/04                    69 FR 17355
NPRM Comment Period End         06/01/04
Commend Period Extended         06/07/04                    69 FR 31778
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD13
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1806. ACCOUNTING RELIEF FOR MARGINAL PROPERTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/13/04                    69 FR 55076

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




1807. APPEALS OF MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE ORDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Platte Clark
Phone: 202 208-2394

RIN: 1010-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________




1808. TEMPORARY ABANDONED WELLS

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

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1010-AD08
BILLING CODE 4310--MR--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1809. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM intends to propose new rules governing permitting and 
performance standards for the recovery of coal from abandoned coal 
refuse piles. The rules are required to implement section 2503(e) of 
the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Art Abbs, Birmingham Field Office Director, Department 
of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
135 Gemini Circle, Suite 215, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205 290-7282
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________




1810. REVEGETATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 816

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the topsoil replacement and 
revegetation standards. The revisions will encourage species diversity 
on reclaimed lands, remove a possible impediment to the use of woody 
vegetation in revegetating mined land, and provide similar revegetation 
success standards in both areas of more than 26 inches of precipitation 
and in areas of less than 26 inches of precipitation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Fulton, Chief, Denver Field Division, Department of 
the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1999 Broadway, Suite 3320, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303 844-1400
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




1811. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 784; 30 CFR 800

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: We are considering rulemaking to ensure adequate funding for 
the treatment of unanticipated long-term pollutant discharges including 
acid or toxic mine drainage, that develop as a result of surface mining 
operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/17/02                    67 FR 35070
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/15/02                    67 FR 46617
NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10, 
1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2829
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




1812.  TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, OR SALE OF PERMIT RIGHTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Mining Association (NMA) filed a lawsuit in 
Federal district court seeking to overturn certain provisions adopted 
in our 2000 Ownership and Control final rule. Under the terms of the 
settlement, OSM agreed to, among other things, publish a proposed rule 
for public comment concerning the transfer, assignment, or sale of 
permit rights by December 31, 2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Earl Bandy, Department of the Interior, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2679 Regency Road, 
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 859 260-8427
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1813. INDIAN LANDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM regulates mining on Indian lands and the State regulates 
mining on non-Indian lands. OSM proposed revisions to its regulations 
to clarify that the definition of ``Indian lands'' at 30 CFR 700.5 
includes individual Indian trust allotments located within an approved 
tribal land consolidation area. The proposed clarification was required 
under the terms of a settlement agreement between the Department of the 
Interior and the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe to settle the tribes' 
challenges to a May 1989 Indian lands rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/19/99                     64 FR 8464
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/99                    64 FR 18585
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Stephen Sheffield, Chief, Division of Technical 
Support, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining 
Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10 SIB 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2883

RIN: 1029-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________




1814. PLACEMENT OF EXCESS SPOIL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 781; 30 CFR 
785; 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 817

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish permit application requirements and 
review procedures for applications that propose to place excess spoil 
from surface coal mining operations into waters of the United States. 
In addition, it will modify the backfilling and grading regulations to 
minimize the creation of excess spoil and it will revise the 
regulations governing surface coal mining operations within 100 feet of 
a perennial or intermittent stream to more closely track the underlying 
statutory provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/07/04                     69 FR 1036
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dave Hartos, Physical Scientist, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Three 
Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: 412 937-2902
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




1815. PROCESSING STATE PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 732

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing revisions to our regulations governing the 
processing of State program amendments to provide additional assurances 
that the amendments are processed in a timely manner. An approved State 
program amendment allows a State to regulate surface coal mining 
operations within its borders. The existing regulations require us to 
take over an approved State program when the State fails to amend its 
program in a timely manner. This can be disruptive to the mining 
industry, expensive for the Federal Government,

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and, in many instances, unwarranted by the nature of the outstanding 
amendment. This rule will allow OSM to take action that is more 
appropriate in situations where the outstanding amendment does not 
impair the integrity of the approved State Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/03                    68 FR 67776
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andy DeVito, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 210 
SIB, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2701
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




1816. OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL SETTLEMENT RULE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 
843; 30 CFR 847

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing revisions to certain provisions of our 
December 19, 200, final Ownership and Control rule in order to 
effectuate a settlement agreement that we entered into with the 
National mining Association. Among other things, the rule would revise 
provisions of the 200 final rule pertaining to the definitions of 
ownership and control, permit eligibility determinations, and 
challenges to ownership or control listings or findings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/03                    68 FR 75036
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Earl Bandy, Department of the Interior, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2679 Regency Road, 
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 859 260-8427
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________




1817.  FEE ALLOCATION RULE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 870; 30 CFR 872

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule sets forth the criteria and procedures that we are 
proposing to use to establish fees under the abandoned mine reclamation 
program provisions of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 
1977 (SMCRA). The fixed-rate fees established under SMCRA expire 
September 30, 2004. However, the Act requires that, for coal produced 
after that date, fees be established to continue to provide for 
transfers from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to the Combined 
Benefit Fund. This proposed rule would implement that requirement. We 
are also proposing to revise our regulations governing allocation and 
disposition of the fees collected and of other AML Fund income.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/04
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10, 
1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2829
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1818. ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FEES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 870

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/17/04                    69 FR 56122

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Danny Lytton
Phone: 202 208-2788
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC46
BILLING CODE 4310--05--S

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Reclamation (RB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1819. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FACILITIES, LANDS AND 
WATERBODIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 3736; 16 USC 460 1-31; . . .

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish regulations regarding 
public conduct on Reclamation lands and Reclamation projects, waters, 
and real property subject to the administration of Reclamation or in 
its custody. The rule is necessary to ensure the safety of the public, 
Reclamation employees, dams, facilities, and other resources in our 
jurisdiction. This proposed rule would replace an interim rule that we 
issued on April 17, 2002, and extended on April 3, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Anderson, Policy Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007
Phone: 303 445-2891

RIN: 1006-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




1820. IMPLEMENATION OF THE TRUCKEE RIVER OPERATING AGREEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 104 Stat 3294

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 419

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the Truckee River Operating 
Agreement. The agreement was negotiated to cover water stored in, 
released from, and passed through Truckee River reservoirs to satisfy 
Orr Ditch Decree water rights. The rule would ensure that this water 
conforms with the Orr Ditch Decree and the Truckee River General 
Eclectic Decree except where the water rights are either: (1) 
Voluntarily relinquished or (2) transferred under State law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Parr, Manager, Special Projects, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office, 705 
North Plaza Street, Room 320, Carson City, NV 89701-4015
Phone: 775 882-3436

RIN: 1006-AA48
BILLING CODE 4310--09--S
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1821. DESERT LAND ENTRIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2520

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1004-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________




1822. COST RECOVERY; MINERAL FILINGS AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 565

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/00                    65 FR 78440
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/01
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    04/16/01                    66 FR 19413
Second NPRM                     11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




1823. MINERAL PATENT APPLICATIONS; ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS, AND 
CONFLICTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3740; 43 CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3860; 43 
CFR 3870

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 73399]]

Abstract: This rule will revise the filing and administrative 
procedures for mineral patent applications. It will also revise the 
procedures for filing adverse claims or protests against mineral patent 
applications and for mineral-in-character challenges to nonmineral land 
entries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1004-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________




1824. CONSERVATION; HELIUM LEASING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 167

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 16; 43 CFR 3196

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/19/00                    65 FR 79325
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/26/01
NPRM                            04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1004-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




1825. OIL AND GAS ONSHORE ORDER NO. 1

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3164

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would clarify the schedule for submitting 
and processing applications, define terms used, and introduce concepts 
that will make filing and processing more efficient. BLM does not 
intend to add significant new requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: James Burd, Natural Resource Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 501 LS1849 C Street N.W., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5017

RIN: 1004-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




1826. ALASKA NATIVE VETERAN ALLOTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 270-1 to 270-3

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2568

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would delete the requirement at 43 CFR 
2568.77 that a veteran applicant must have posted the corners of his or 
her claim prior to filing an application with BLM. Removal of this 
requirement would place veteran allotment applicants on the same 
footing as thousands of applicants who filed under the original 1906 
Alaska Native Allotment Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Connie Van Horn, Native Allotment Coordinator, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 222 W. 7th 
Avenue, 13, Anchorage, AK 99513
Phone: 907 271-3767

RIN: 1004-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________




1827.  MARGINAL OIL/GAS ROYALTY RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3103.4-2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will replace the existing stripper oil 
royalty reduction program. The new program will incorporate most of the 
Inspector General's concerns and recommendations from its three audits. 
In addition, the new program will expand Federal royalty relief to 
marginal gas production.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rudy Baier, Division of Fluid Mineral Lease and 
Reservoir Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 653-2153

RIN: 1004-AD65

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1828. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE 
MINERAL LEASING ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will amend the regulations governing rights-of-way 
issued under both the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the 
Mineral Leasing Act by revising cost recovery policies and procedures 
and adjusting cost recovery fees to reflect cost increases since the 
current regulations became effective in 1987. The rule will also 
eliminate the automatic exemptions from cost recovery for Federal 
agencies except when they are exempted by law. It will also establish 
policies on paying rent in advance and a financial penalty for paying 
rent late.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/15/99                    64 FR 32106
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    10/13/99                    64 FR 55452
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/99
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1004-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________




1829. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 85 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1004-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




1830. OIL AND GAS LEASING OPERATIONS; BONDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3104; 43 CFR 3154

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule increases minimum bond amounts for individual lease 
bonds and Statewide bonds. It changes BLM's current policy of 
terminating only the period of liability of bonds. Under the new rule, 
we will cancel bonds after determining that all lease obligations are 
met. Finally, the rule clarifies the responsibilities of record title 
holders and operating rights owners. The final rule is based upon a 
portion of a proposed rule published with the RIN 1004-AC94.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/98                    63 FR 66840
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/99
Final Action                    02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1004-AD56
_______________________________________________________________________




1831. LAND USE PLANNING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1711 to 1712

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise procedures relating to resource 
management planning. The rule is needed to emphasize the importance of 
working with Federal and State agencies and local and tribal 
governments through cooperating agency relationships in developing, 
amending, and revising BLM's resource management plans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/20/04                    69 FR 43378
NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/04
Final Rule                      01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1004-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1832. APPEALS PROCEDURES; HEARINGS PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1840; 43 CFR 1850

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/17/96                    61 FR 54120
NPRM Comment Period End         01/17/97                    61 FR 58160
Second NPRM                      To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 73401]]

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1833. LEASES, PERMITS, AND EASEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2920

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule for Minimum Impact 
Land Use Permits Only           06/24/04                    69 FR 32351
Final Rule Effective for Minimum 
Impact Land Use Permits Only    07/24/96

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1004-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________




1834. SALES--FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2710

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________




1835. COALBED METHANE DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3170

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No Further Action To 
Be Taken                        09/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David R. Stewart
Phone: 703 440-1728
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




1836. DISPOSAL OF RESERVED MINERALS UNDER THE STOCK RAISING HOMESTEAD 
ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3814

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins
Phone: 202 452-0355

RIN: 1004-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________




1837. INDIAN ALLOTMENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2530

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1004-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________




1838. CAREY ACT GRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2610

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1004-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________




1839. OIL AND GAS LEASING AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Ian Senio
Phone: 202 452-5049
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________




1840. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMPLIANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No Action To Be 
Taken                           09/27/04

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD38
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1841. SUPPLEMENTARY RULES FOR PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS AT GRAND STAIRCASE-
ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 8365

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD40
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1842. WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 6300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Jarvis
Phone: 202 452-5189
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1004-AB69, Split from 1004-AD54
RIN: 1004-AD46
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1843. MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS; SURFACE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3809

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz
Phone: 202 452-5198
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD53
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1844. WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 6300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action to be 
taken at this time.             09/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Jarvis
Phone: 202 452-5189
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1004-AB69
RIN: 1004-AD54
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1845. LOCATION, RECORDING, AND MAINTENANCE OF MINING CLAIMS OR SITES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3830

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/01/04                    69 FR 40293
Final Action Effective          06/30/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins
Phone: 202 452-0355

RIN: 1004-AD62
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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1846.  PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 6901 through 6907

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 44

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect 
the transfer of responsibility for operating the Payment in Lieu of 
Taxes (PILT) program from the Bureau of Land Management to the 
Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bill Howell, Department of the Interior, Office of the 
Secretary, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5308
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1093-AA09
[FR Doc. 04-25763 Filed 12-10-04; 8:45 am]
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