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

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                                           


  



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary

13 CFR Ch. III

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

19 CFR Ch. III

37 CFR Chs. I, IV, and V

48 CFR Ch. 13

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

Spring 2005 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Commerce.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with Executive Order 12866 entitled ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended, 
the Department of Commerce (Department), in the spring and fall of each 
year, publishes in the Federal Register an agenda of regulations under 
development or review over the next 12 months. Rulemaking actions are 
grouped according to prerulemaking, proposed rules, final rules, long-
term actions, and rulemaking actions completed since the fall 2004 
agenda. The purpose of the agenda is to provide information to the 
public on regulations currently under review, being proposed, or issued 
by the Department. The agenda is intended to facilitate comments and 
views by interested members of the public.

     The Department's spring 2005 regulatory agenda includes 
regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted during the 
period April 1, 2005, through March 31, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866 requires agencies to 
publish an agenda of those regulations that are under consideration 
pursuant to this order. By memorandum of February 4, 2005, the Office 
of Management and Budget issued guidelines and procedures for the 
preparation and publication of the Spring 2005 Unified Agenda of 
Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The Regulatory Flexibility 
Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., requires agencies to publish, in the spring 
and fall of each year, a regulatory flexibility agenda which contains a 
brief description of the subject area of any rule which is likely to 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. The agenda also identifies those entries that have been 
selected for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act.

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

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

Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS Regulatory Entries

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

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

     The Department's spring 2005 regulatory agenda follows.

 Jane T. Dana,

Acting General Counsel.

                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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294         Civil Monetary Penalties; Adjustment for Inflation....................................    0690-AA34
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                                Bureau of Economic Analysis--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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295         Change in Reporting Requirements for BE-577, Direct Transactions of U.S. Reporter With    0691-AA57
            Foreign Affiliate.....................................................................
296         Change in Reporting Requirements for BE-11, Annual Survey of U.S. Direct Investment       0691-AA58
            Abroad................................................................................
297         International Services Surveys: Cancellation of Five Annual Surveys...................    0691-AA59
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                                 Bureau of Economic Analysis--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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298         BE-80, Benchmark Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial         0691-AA51
            Services Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons...................................
299         Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad--2004...............................    0691-AA52
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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300         Cutoff Dates for Recognition of Boundary Changes for Census 2000 and for the              0607-AA35
            Intercensal Period....................................................................
301         Mandatory Automated Export System (AES) Filing for Export Shipments Requiring             0607-AA38
            Shipper's Export Declaration Information..............................................
302         Requirement for Reporting the Kimberley Process Certificate Number for Exports            0607-AA44
            (Reexports) of Rough Diamonds.........................................................
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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303         Establishment of the 2010 Census Redistricting Program................................    0607-AA42
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                              Economic Development Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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304         Economic Development Administration Regulations.......................................    0610-AA63
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                                    General Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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305         Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, Technical Amendments.............    0605-AA17
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                              International Trade Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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306         Procedures for Conducting Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews of Antidumping and Countervailing    0625-AA51
            Duty Orders...........................................................................
307         Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis System...........................................    0625-AA64

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308         Imports of Certain Worsted Wool Fabric: Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota               0625-AA67
            Established Under Title V of the Trade and Development Act of 2000....................
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                              International Trade Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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309         Import of Certain Worsted Wool Fabric: Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota Established    0625-AA58
            Under Title V of the Trade and Development Act of 2000................................
310         Commercial Availability of Fabric and Yarn............................................    0625-AA59
311         Proposed Amendment to Regulation Concerning Certification of Factual Information to       0625-AA66
            Import Administration During Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings..........
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                                 Bureau of Industry and Security--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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312         Export Administration Regulations: Clarifications to Deemed Export and Reexport Policy    0694-AD29
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                              Bureau of Industry and Security--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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313         Short Supply Controls: Crude Oil Exports..............................................    0694-AC25
314         Additional Protocol Regulations.......................................................    0694-AD26
315         Removal of License Exception GBS Eligibility for Certain Microwave Monolithic             0694-AD36
            Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Power Amplifiers............................................
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                                Bureau of Industry and Security--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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316         Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations...............................................    0694-AB06
317         De Minimis Expansion of Eligibility: U.S.-Origin Software Incorporated Into Foreign-      0694-AC17
            Made Commodities......................................................................
318         License Exception AVS: Cuba, Libya, and Serbia........................................    0694-AC33
319         Clarifications to Part 753: Special Comprehensive License Requirements................    0694-AC34
320         Removal of Licensing Exemption for Exports and Reexports of Missile Technology-           0694-AC48
            Controlled Items Destined to Canada...................................................
321         Export and Reexport Controls on Iraq..................................................    0694-AC84
322         Knowledge Definition, Safe Harbor, Red Flags..........................................    0694-AC94
323         Adding Systems, Including Cameras, Incorporating Non-Space Qualified Non-Linear (2-       0694-AD06
            Dimensional), Infrared Focal Plane Arrays Based on Silicon (Including Silicon-
            Germanium) Microbolometer Materials...................................................
324         Clarification of ``Space-Qualified'' Parts, Components, and Technology Subject to the     0694-AD07
            Export Administration Regulations.....................................................
325         Revision of Export and Reexport Restrictions on Libya.................................    0694-AD14
326         Amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Implementing the ``Catch-       0694-AD15
            All'' Provisions in the Australia Group (AG) ``Guidelines for Transfers of Sensitive
            Chemical or Biological Items''........................................................
327         Cuba: Revisions of Personal Baggage Rules, Statement of Licensing Policy, and             0694-AD23
            Modification of License Application Requirements......................................
328         Licensing Policy for Entities Sanctioned Under Specified Statutes; License Requirement    0694-AD24
            for Certain Sanctioned Entities; and Imposition of License Requirement for Tula
            Instrument Design Bureau..............................................................

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329         License Exception GOV Exports and Reexports for Official IAEA International Inspection    0694-AD27
            and Verification Use in Accordance With the U.S.-IAEA Safeguards Agreement, as Amended
            by the Additional Protocol............................................................
330         Exports of Nuclear-Grade Graphite: Change in Licensing Jurisdiction...................    0694-AD28
331         Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations.................    0694-AD30
332         Clarification on License Exception Restrictions as Relating to Exports and Reexports      0694-AD33
            of Crime Control and Detection Instrument Equipment, and Related Technology and
            Software..............................................................................
333         Removal of Certain Night Vision Devices From Eligibility for License Exception APR for    0694-AD34
            Reexports To, From, and Among Country Group A:1.......................................
334         Expansion of the Country Scope of the License Requirements That Apply to Chemical/        0694-AD37
            Biological (CB) Equipment and Related Technology; Amendments to CB-Related End-User/
            End-Use and U.S. Person Controls......................................................
335         Removal of Advisory Notes.............................................................    0694-AD39
336         Editorial Corrections to Part 730 of the Export Administration Regulations............    0694-AD40
337         December 2004 Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Agreement Implementation: Categories 1, 2,    0694-AD41
            3, 4, 5 Part I (Telecommunications), 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the Commerce Control List;
            Wassenaar Reporting Requirement.......................................................
338         Entity List--India: Reduction in Scope of Items That Require a License for End-Users      0694-AD44
            Subject to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safeguards.......................
339         Technical Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations........................    0694-AD46
340         Revisions and Clarification of License Exception Availability for Certain Crime           0694-AD47
            Control Items and Removal of License Requirements on Other Crime Control Items........
341         Revision of Telephone Numbers, Addresses, and Nomenclature Change and Removal of          0694-AD48
            Redundant Reporting Requirement.......................................................
342         Revisions to the Import Certificate Requirements in the Export Administration             0694-AD50
            Regulations...........................................................................
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                               Bureau of Industry and Security--Long-Term Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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343         Export Administration Regulations: Support Documentation..............................    0694-AC04
344         Exports and Reexports to Sudan........................................................    0694-AC05
345         Expansion of License Exception GOV; Exports and Reexports to International                0694-AC15
            Organizations.........................................................................
346         Mandatory Electronic Filing of License Applications, Classification Requests, and         0694-AC20
            License Exceptions Notifications via BIS's Simplified Network Application Process
            (SNAP)................................................................................
347         Revision to the Export Administration Regulations: Replacement Licenses...............    0694-AC23
348         Chemical Weapons Convention: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations.......    0694-AC35
349         Implementation of General Order No. 3 and Deletion of General Order No. 1.............    0694-AC47
350         License Exception APR for Reexports To, From, and Among Countries in Country Group A:1    0694-AC69
351         Revisions to License Exception TSR: Expansion to Scope of Eligible Countries..........    0694-AC71
352         Revisions of Aircraft Export Licensing Jurisdiction Based on Review of the United         0694-AC74
            States Munitions List.................................................................
353         Imposition of Foreign Policy Controls on Surreptitious Communications Intercepting        0694-AC82
            Devices...............................................................................
354         Export Administration Regulations: Removal of Country Groups..........................    0694-AD09
355         Implementation of the Wassenaar Arrangement Statement of Understanding on the Control     0694-AD10
            of Non-Listed Dual-Use Items..........................................................
356         Export Administration Regulations: Establish Special Intra-Company License (SIL)......    0694-AD22
357         Restrictions on Exports and Reexports to China (and Transfers Within China) of Certain    0694-AD49
            Items Intended for Military End-Uses..................................................
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                               Bureau of Industry and Security--Completed Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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358         Revisions to the Export Administrative Regulations: Removal of the List of Missile        0694-AC46
            Projects From Certain Country Groups and Revisions to Missile Controls................
359         License Application Denial Policy, ``Red Flag'' Indicators of Possible Inappropriate      0694-AC68
            End-Use, End-User, or Destination.....................................................

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360         Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Missile Technology Production         0694-AC93
            Equipment and Facilities Controlled Under ECCNs 9B115 and 9B116.......................
361         Termination of Certain Emergencies With Respect to Yugoslavia and Related Removal of      0694-AC98
            Restrictions on Transactions With Persons Identified by the Bracketed Initials (FRYM)
            Under the Export Admin. Regs..........................................................
362         Expansion of Availability of License Exception CIV for Certain Deemed Exports of          0694-AD04
            Microprocessor Technology; and Establishment of ``Foreign National Review'' Support
            Statement for Deemed Exports..........................................................
363         Revision of Licensees' Responsibility To Communicate License Conditions...............    0694-AD05
364         Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations.................    0694-AD08
365         Revisions to Export Administration Regulations as a Result of Membership Expansion of     0694-AD11
            North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).............................................
366         Entity List: Removal of Four Russian Entities.........................................    0694-AD12
367         India: Removal of Indian Entity and Revision in License Review Policy for Certain         0694-AD13
            Indian Entities and a Clarification...................................................
368         Revision of Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 2B351 To Conform With the         0694-AD16
            Australia Group (AG) ``Control List of Dual-Use Chemical Manufacturing Facilities and
            Equipment and Related Technology''....................................................
369         Expansion of Computer Technology and Software Eligible for Export or Reexport Under       0694-AD18
            License Exception CTP; and Establishment of ``Foreign National Review'' Procedure
            Under License Exception CTP...........................................................
370         Encryption Export and Reexport Controls Revisions.....................................    0694-AD19
371         Implementation of the Understandings Reached at the June 2004 Australia Group (AG)        0694-AD25
            Plenary Meeting; Clarifications to the Scope of ECCNs 1A004, 1A995, and 2B351.........
372         Nomenclature Change: References to Another Agency.....................................    0694-AD31
373         Technical Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations........................    0694-AD32
374         Defense Priorities and Allocations System: Electronic Transmission of Reasons for         0694-AD35
            Rejecting Rated Orders................................................................
375         Revision of License Exception TMP for Activities by Organizations Working To Relieve      0694-AD38
            Human Suffering in Sudan..............................................................
376         Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Based on the 2004 Missile              0694-AD42
            Technology Control Regime Plenary Agreements; Additions to the Entity List; Revisions
            to the Missile Catch-All Controls.....................................................
377         Denied Persons and Specially Designated Nationals.....................................    0694-AD43
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                          National Institute of Standards and Technology--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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378         Draft Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201, Personal Identification         0693-AB54
            Verification for Federal Employees and Contractors....................................
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                         National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Prerule Stage
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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379         American Lobster Fishery; Fishing Effort Control Measures To Complement Interstate        0648-AT31
            Lobster Management Recommendations by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
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                      National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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380         Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Crustacean Fisheries of the           0648-AL67
            Western Pacific Region................................................................
381         Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Bottomfish Fisheries of the Western    0648-AM98
            Pacific Region........................................................................
382         Amendment 18A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf      0648-AN09
            of Mexico.............................................................................
383         Measures to Prevent or Mitigate and Conserve, Manage, and Allow Full Utilization of       0648-AN76
            Sharks................................................................................
384         Regulatory Amendment Modifying the Gulf of Mexico BRD Framework Under the Fishery         0648-AN84
            Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP)....................
385         Revision of American Lobster Regulations for the EEZ..................................    0648-AP18

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386         Regulatory Amendment To Implement Permit Stacking in the Limited-Entry Fixed-Gear         0648-AP38
            Sablefish Fishery in 2005 and Beyond..................................................
387         Comprehensive Amendment Addressing Sustainable Fisheries Act Requirements Regarding       0648-AP51
            Overfishing, Bycatch, Fishing Communities and Provisions for Fishery Management Plans
            for the Caribbean.....................................................................
388         Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Amendment 9.......................    0648-AP60
389         Implementation of the Regulatory Changes Resulting From the Amendments and Extension      0648-AP61
            of the South Pacific Tuna Act.........................................................
390         Amendment 71A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering     0648-AP67
            Sea and Aleutian Islands Area.........................................................
391         Regulatory Amendment To Adjust Permit Renewal Requirements and Transferability            0648-AQ20
            Restrictions in NWHI's Hoomalu Zone and Mau Limited Access Programs...................
392         Fisheries of the United States; National Standard 1...................................    0648-AQ63
393         Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan...........................    0648-AQ87
394         Turtle Mitigation for Non-Hawaii-Based Pelagic Longline and Non-Longline Vessels......    0648-AQ91
395         Amendment 62 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of     0648-AR06
            Alaska and Amendment 62 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and
            Aleutian Islands Area.................................................................
396         Regulatory Rulemaking To Revise Accounting for Externally Tagged Halibut..............    0648-AR09
397         Catcher Vessel Electronic Report......................................................    0648-AR30
398         Atlantic Striped Bass Fisheries in the EEZ; Modification of Federal Regulations.......    0648-AR33
399         Amendment 13B to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the       0648-AR38
            South Atlantic Region.................................................................
400         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Amendments to the Fishery Management Plan for          0648-AR60
            Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish, and Sharks and the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic
            Billfish..............................................................................
401         Full Retention and Monitoring Program in the Shorebased Pacific Whiting Fishery.......    0648-AR63
402         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Bottomfish Fisheries of the Western    0648-AR65
            Pacific Region........................................................................
403         Regulatory Amendment to Add and Revise Certain Species Codes in 50 CFR 679............    0648-AR67
404         Amendment 72 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska..    0648-AR72
405         Revisions To Revise the Definitions of Exempted Fishing and Scientific Research.......    0648-AR78
406         Gear Identification Markings on Buoys.................................................    0648-AR90
407         Fish and Seafood Promotion Act........................................................    0648-AS09
408         Community Development Quota Regulatory Amendment to Modify Several Fishery Management     0648-AS13
            Elements of the CDQ Program...........................................................
409         Amendment 13 to Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico,     0648-AS15
            U.S. Waters...........................................................................
410         Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South            0648-AS16
            Atlantic Region.......................................................................
411         Amendment 14 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery.................    0648-AS22
412         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Tilefish Fishery...................    0648-AS25
413         Regulatory Amendment To Establish Measures Authorizing the Optional Use of Electronic     0648-AS29
            Logbook Forms in the Western Pacific Fisheries........................................
414         Measures To Reduce Interactions With Seabirds in the Hawaii-Based Longline Fishery....    0648-AS30
415         Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Precious Corals Fisheries of the       0648-AS31
            Western Pacific Region................................................................
416         Framework 1 to the Red Crab Fishery Management Plan...................................    0648-AS35
417         Fee System for Repayment of the Loan to Harvesters of Pacific Groundfish Fishery and      0648-AS38
            California, Washington, and Oregon Fisheries for Dungeness Crab and Pink Shrimp.......
418         Fee System for Repayment of the Loan to Harvestors of Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King    0648-AS46
            and Tanner Crabs......................................................................
419         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); Reducing Sea Turtle Takes....................    0648-AS49
420         Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Mackerel..............    0648-AS59
421         Establish Management Measures for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands        0648-AS63
            Bottomfish Fishery Under the Western Pacific Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish FMP...
422         Revise Precious Coral Measures To Increase the Protection of Black Coral Resources in     0648-AS64
            Hawaii................................................................................
423         Generic Amendment to Provide for Regulations of Offshore Aquaculture of Selected Fish.    0648-AS65
424         Generic Amendment for Addressing Essential Fish Habitat Requirements, Habitat Areas of    0648-AS66
            Particular Concern, and Gear Restrictions for All Fishery Management Plans of the Gulf
            of Mexico.............................................................................
425         Amendment 25 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources in      0648-AS68
            the Gulf of Mexico....................................................................
426         Amendment 24 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources in      0648-AS69
            the Gulf of Mexico....................................................................
427         Amendment 17 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of    0648-AS70
            the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic.................................................
428         Establish Management Measures for the Western Pacific Squid Fishery...................    0648-AS71
429         Amendment to Regulations Implementing the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention    0648-AS75
            Act of 1984...........................................................................
430         Individual Fishing Quota Program; Restructure Date-Specific Quota Share Regulations...    0648-AS77
431         Correct and Clarify Amendment 13 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan    0648-AS80

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432         Halibut and Sablefish IFQ Program Amendments..........................................    0648-AS84
433         FMP for the Scallop Fishery Off Alaska Amendment 10...................................    0648-AS90
434         Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon             0648-AS96
            Fisheries; Amendment 14; Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Descriptions for Pacific Salmon.
435         Area 4C/4D Selective IFQ/CDQ Boundary Permeability....................................    0648-AT03
436         Amendment 79 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian         0648-AT04
            Islands Management Area Establishing a Groundfish Retention Standard..................
437         Framework Adjustment 41 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.........    0648-AT08
438         Identify and Manage Alaska Fishery Management Plans for EFH and HAPC..................    0648-AT09
439         Framework Adjustment 17 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan...........    0648-AT10
440         Amendment 11 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan...................    0648-AT11
441         Regulatory Amendment to the Reef Fish Management Plan To Set Red Grouper TAC and          0648-AT12
            Shallow-Water Grouper Management Measures for the 2006-2008 Seasons...................
442         Transfer of Management Authority for the Atlantic Coast Red Drum Resource From the        0648-AT13
            South.................................................................................
443         Specifications for the 2006 Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries........    0648-AT19
444         Specifications for the 2006 Atlantic Bluefish Fishery.................................    0648-AT20
445         Specifications for the 2006 Atlantic Herring Fishery..................................    0648-AT21
446         Specifications for the 2006 Monkfish Fishery..........................................    0648-AT22
447         Framework 42 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery....................................    0648-AT24
448         Framework 18 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery......................................    0648-AT25
449         Framework 16 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries...............    0648-AT26
450         Specifications for the 2006 Fishing Year for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea     0648-AT27
            Bass Fisheries........................................................................
451         Specifications for the 2006 Recreational Fisheries for Summer Flounder, Scup, and         0648-AT28
            Black Sea Bass........................................................................
452         Framework 1 to the Spiny Dogfish Fishery..............................................    0648-AT29
453         West Coast Highly Migratory Species, Correcting Amendment.............................    0648-AT32
454         Restrictions for 2005 Purse Seine and Longline Fisheries in the Eastern Tropical          0648-AT33
            Pacific Ocean.........................................................................
455         Limited Entry Program for Longline and Drift Gillnet Vessels..........................    0648-AT35
456         Taking and Importing Marine Mammals: Taking Marine Mammals Incidental To Conducting       0648-AQ71
            Oil and Gas Exploration Activities in the Gulf of Mexico..............................
457         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large      0648-AS01
            Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations.................................................
458         Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction.....................................................    0648-AS36
459         Sea Turtle Requirements for Commercial Scallop Fishing................................    0648-AS92
460         Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Operation of Offshore Oil Production Facilities in    0648-AS98
            Beaufort Sea..........................................................................
461         Proposed Threatened Status for Southern Distinct Population Segment of North American     0648-AT02
            Green Sturgeon........................................................................
462         Northwest Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary; Designation and Implementation      0648-AS83
            of Regulations........................................................................
463         Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan Review...............    0648-AT14
464         Monetary Bay National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan Review.........................    0648-AT15
465         Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan Review......................    0648-AT17
466         Consideration of Marine Reserves and Marine Conservation Areas Within the Channel         0648-AT18
            Islands National Marine Sanctuary.....................................................
467         Licensing of Private Land Remote-Sensing Space Systems................................    0648-AT00
468         Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan Review.........................    0648-AT16
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                        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
469         Require Mandatory Observer Coverage in the At-Sea Processing Sector of the Whiting        0648-AK26
            Fishery...............................................................................
470         Proposed Highly Migratory Species Process.............................................    0648-AK40
471         Amendment 2 to Monkfish Fishery Management Plan.......................................    0648-AQ25
472         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species: Billfish and Swordfish Recreational Fishing........    0648-AQ65
473         Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Pelagic Fisheries of the Western      0648-AQ92
            Pacific Region (American Samoa Longline Limited Access Permit Program)................
474         CDQ Transfer, Eligible Vessels, and Fishing Plan Regulations..........................    0648-AS00
475         Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Sardine...............    0648-AS17

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476         Amendment 23 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan To Set Vermilion Snapper            0648-AS19
            Sustainable Fisheries Act Targets and Thresholds and To Establish a Plan To End
            Overfishing and Rebuild the Stock.....................................................
477         Annual Recreational Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass      0648-AS21
            Fishery for Fishing Year 2005.........................................................
478         Specifications for the 2005 Fishing Year for the Atlantic Herring Fishery.............    0648-AS23
479         Specifications for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery for Fishing Year 2005....................    0648-AS24
480         Framework 40B to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan...................    0648-AS33
481         Amendments 18 and 19 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands       0648-AS47
            King and Tanner Crabs--Crab Rationalization Program...................................
482         Amendment Number 15 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic      0648-AS53
            Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Region.............................
483         2005-2006 Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian Salmon      0648-AS58
            Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California........................
484         Annual Adjustment to Measures for the Monkfish Fishery for the 2005 Fishing Year......    0648-AS72
485         Adjustment of Quota Overages in the U.S./Canada Area..................................    0648-AS74
486         List of Fisheries for 2005............................................................    0648-AS78
487         Seafood Dealer Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements...............................    0648-AS87
488         Correction to Final Rule for Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan.........    0648-AS89
489         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); 2005 Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications and       0648-AT01
            Effort Controls.......................................................................
490         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); Atlantic Shark Commercial Management Measures    0648-AT07
491         2006-2007 Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Salmon             0648-AT34
            Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California........................
492         Hydropower/Mandatory Conditions Review Process (MCRP) Rule............................    0648-AS55
493         Provide Regulations for Permits for Capture, Transport, Import, and Export of             0648-AH26
            Protected Species for Public Display, and for Maintaining a Captive Marine Mammal
            Inventory.............................................................................
494         Designate Critical Habitat for 7 Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) of Pacific       0648-AO04
            Salmon and Steelhead in California....................................................
495         Taking of the Cook Inlet, Alaska, Stock of Beluga Whales by Alaska Natives............    0648-AO16
496         Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Rocket Launches From the Kodiak Launch Complex,       0648-AP62
            Kodiak Island, Alaska.................................................................
497         Designate Critical Habitat for 13 Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) of Pacific      0648-AQ77
            Salmon and Steelhead in Washington, Oregon and Idaho..................................
498         Regulations Implementing the Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan...................    0648-AR39
499         Listing Determinations for 27 Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) of West Coast       0648-AR93
            Salmon and Oncorhynchus Mykiss........................................................
500         Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Navy Operation....................................    0648-AR99
501         Threatened Status for Southern Resident Killer Whales.................................    0648-AS95
502         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Lifting Trade Restrictive Measures.................    0648-AT05
503         Civil Procedures Governing Prosecution and Administrative Proceedings.................    0648-AS54
504         Sea Turtle Conservation; Exceptions to Taking Prohibitions for Endangered Sea Turtles.    0648-AS57
505         Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary.................................................    0648-AQ41
506         Certification Requirements for NOAA Electronic Navigational Chart Distribution........    0648-AR87
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
507         Amendment 22 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan.................................    0648-AP02
508         Regulatory Amendment to Section 679 Permits or Permit-Related Issues..................    0648-AQ07
509         Individual Fishing Quota for Guided Recreational Charter Halibut Fishery..............    0648-AR96
510         Amendment 26 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of    0648-AS67
            Mexico to Establish a Red Snapper Individual Fishing Quota Program....................
511         Commercial Grouper Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Establishment of a Control Date.....    0648-AS88
512         Changes to Regulations Governing the Observer Communications System...................    0648-AS93
513         North Atlantic Whale Protection.......................................................    0648-AM85
514         Preventing Harassment From Human Activities Directed at Marine Mammals in the Wild....    0648-AN43
515         Procedural Changes to the Federal Consistency Process.................................    0648-AP98
516         Coastal Zone Management Act Federal Consistency Regulations...........................    0648-AR16

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517         Regional Marine Research Program......................................................    0648-AF20
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
518         Adjustment of Management Program: Bottomfish Fisheries in the Hawaiian Islands--          0648-AK82
            Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands..............................................
519         Full Retention of Demersal Shelf Rockfish in Gulf of Alaska Area 650..................    0648-AP73
520         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); Bigeye Tuna and Swordfish Trade Statistical      0648-AQ37
            Document Programs.....................................................................
521         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Swordfish Quotas..........................    0648-AQ90
522         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Trade Restrictive Measures.........................    0648-AR10
523         Framework 5 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery..................    0648-AR50
524         Annual Specifications for Fishing Year 2005 for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black      0648-AR51
            Sea Bass Fishery......................................................................
525         Annual Specifications for the Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fishery for Fishing Year 2005-   0648-AR52
            2007..................................................................................
526         Framework 16 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan and Framework            0648-AR55
            Adjustment 39 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan...................
527         Annual Specifications for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery for        0648-AR56
            Fishing Year 2005.....................................................................
528         Annual Specifications for the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery for Fishing Year 2005.........    0648-AR57
529         Annual Specifications for the Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery for Fishing Year 2005.........    0648-AR59
530         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); Amendment 2 to the Atlantic Billfish Fishery     0648-AR61
            Management Plan.......................................................................
531         Consideration of Revision to Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Guidelines (50 CFR Part 600)    0648-AR76
532         Amendment 48 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering      0648-AR77
            Sea and Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska...........................................
533         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); 2004 Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications and       0648-AR86
            General Category Effort Controls......................................................
534         Halibut Subsistence II................................................................    0648-AR88
535         Announcement of the Optimum Yield and Harvest Limit for Pacific Mackerel..............    0648-AR97
536         Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Shark Commercial Management Measures......    0648-AS08
537         Eastern Pacific Tuna Controls.........................................................    0648-AS18
538         Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western       0648-AS27
            Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial Specifications and Management
            Measures..............................................................................
539         Request for Research Proposals Supported Under a Research Set-Aside Program for           0648-AS32
            Fishing Year 2006.....................................................................
540         Framework 40A to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan...................    0648-AS34
541         Amendment 82 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and          0648-AS37
            Aleutian Islands Management Area......................................................
542         Restrictions for 2004 Purse Seine and Longline Fisheries in the Eastern Tropical          0648-AS39
            Pacific Ocean.........................................................................
543         Gulf of Alaska Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures Revisions.........................    0648-AS41
544         Reorganize, by Redesignation, the Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (FCRP)               0648-AS44
            Regulations and FCRP Fee System Regulations...........................................
545         Seasonal Closure of Grammanik Bank....................................................    0648-AS56
546         Revisions to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for 2005 and Beyond...............    0648-AS61
547         Framework Adjustment 1 to the Red Crab Fishery Management Plan........................    0648-AS73
548         Clarify the Days-at-Sea (DAS) Baseline Allocation Procedure Implemented in Amendment      0648-AS81
            13 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan..............................
549         Notice of Control Date for the Purpose of Limiting Entry to the General Category          0648-AS82
            Fishery; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP)...........................
550         Emergency Rule To Implement a Trip Limit for the Commercial Grouper Fishery in the        0648-AS97
            Gulf of Mexico for 2005...............................................................
551         Emergency Rule To Reopen Application Process for Charter Vessel and Headboat Permit       0648-AS99
            Moratorium in Gulf of Mexico..........................................................
552         Annual Management Measures for the International Pacific Halibut Commission Pacific       0648-AT06
            Halibut Annual Management Measures....................................................
553         Endangered and Threatened Species: Permit Exemptions..................................    0648-AO37
554         Atlantic Large Whale 2002 Seasonal Area Management (SAM) Program......................    0648-AP68
555         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Tuna Purse Seine    0648-AS05
            Vessels in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean (ETP)...................................

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556         Taking and Importing Marine Mammals: Military Readiness Activities and Scientific         0648-AS06
            Research Activities Conducted by or on Behalf of the Federal Government...............
557         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Tuna Purse Seine    0648-AS45
            Vessels in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean.........................................
558         Regulations Governing the Approach to North Atlantic Right Whales.....................    0648-AS76
559         Sea Turtle Requirements for Commercial Shrimp Fishing.................................    0648-AS79
560         Sea Turtle Requirements for Commercial Shrimp Fishing.................................    0648-AS91
561         Technical Revisions to Right Whale Listing Under the Endangered Species Act...........    0648-AS94
562         Revision of Overflight Regulations....................................................    0648-AI91
563         Interagency Consultation for the National Marine Sanctuary Program....................    0648-AL06
564         Installing and Maintaining Commercial Submarine Cables in National Marine Sanctuaries.    0648-AO36
565         Quality Assurance Program for Hydrographic Products...................................    0648-AS50
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                  National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
566         Repeal of Mandatory Reimbursement Rules for Frequency Band or Geographic Relocation of    0660-AA15
            Federal Spectrum-Dependent Systems....................................................
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                                Patent and Trademark Office--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
567         Changes to Representation of Others Before the United States Patent and Trademark         0651-AB55
            Office................................................................................
568         Changes in Trademark Rules of Practice in Inter Partes Proceedings Before the             0651-AB56
            Trademark Trial and Appeal Board......................................................
569         Revision of Ex Parte and Inter Partes Reexamination Practice..........................    0651-AB77
570         Changes To Implement the Refund Provisions of the United States Patent and Trademark      0651-AB79
            Fee Modernization Act of 2004.........................................................
571         Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees for Fiscal Year 2006............................    0651-AB81
572         Revision of Signature and Power of Attorney Provisions To Provide for Persons Granted     0651-AB85
            Limited Recognition To Prosecute Applications and Other Miscellaneous Matters.........
573         Requirements To Receive a Reduced Fee for Filing an Application Through the Trademark     0651-AB88
            Electronic Application System.........................................................
574         Amendment of Trademark Rules of Practice..............................................    0651-AB89
575         Amendment of Rules for Filing Intent To Use Documents in Section 1(b) Applications....    0651-AB90
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                                  Patent and Trademark Office--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
576         Revision of Search and Examination Fees for Patent Cooperation Treaty Applications        0651-AB84
            Entering the National Stage in the United States......................................
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
577         Changes To Implement Priority Application Exchange Between Intellectual Property          0651-AB75
            Offices...............................................................................
578         Changes To Implement the Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act     0651-AB76
            of 2004...............................................................................

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579         Changes to the Practice for Handling Patent Applications Filed Without the Appropriate    0651-AB87
            Fees..................................................................................
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
580         Changes To Implement the Patent Fee Related Provisions of the Consolidated                0651-AB54
            Appropriations Act, 2005..............................................................
581         Fast Track Examination................................................................    0651-AB62
582         Changes to Support Implementation of the United States Patent and Trademark Office        0651-AB64
            21st Century Strategic Plan...........................................................
583         Changes in Fees for Filing Applications for Trademark Registration....................    0651-AB83
584         Correspondence with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.....................    0651-AB86
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                                   Technology Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
585         Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under       0692-AA14
            Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements..............................
586         Acquisition and Protection of Foreign Rights in Inventions............................    0692-AA15
587         Licensing of Government-Owned Inventions..............................................    0692-AA19
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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294. [bull] CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES; ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-410; PL 104-134

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule is being issued to adjust each civil monetary 
penalty provided by law within the jurisdiction of the Department of 
Commerce (the Department). The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation 
Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement 
Act of 1996, required the head of each agency to adjust its civil 
monetary penalties (CMP) for inflation no later than October 23, 1996, 
and requires them to make adjustments at least once every four years 
thereafter. These inflation adjustments will apply only to violations 
that occur after the effective date of this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/14/04                    69 FR 74416
Final Action Effective          12/14/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Robbins, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Office of the Secretary, HCHB Room 5876, Office of the 
General Counsel, 15th & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3151
Fax: 202 482-0512
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0690-AA34

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




295. CHANGE IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BE-577, DIRECT TRANSACTIONS OF 
U.S. REPORTER WITH FOREIGN AFFILIATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 806

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend existing rule 15 CFR 806.14 to change 
the reporting requirements for the BE-577, Direct Transactions of U.S. 
Reporter with Foreign Affiliate, and to bring the survey into 
conformity with the BE-10, Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment 
Abroad-2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/06
Final Action                    04/00/06
Final Action Effective          05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Obie G. Whichard, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9890
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




296. CHANGE IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BE-11, ANNUAL SURVEY OF U.S. 
DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 806

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend existing rule 15 CFR 806.14 to change 
the reporting requirements for the BE-11, Annual Survey of U.S. Direct 
Investment Abroad, and to bring the survey into conformity with the BE-
10, Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad-2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/05
Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Obie G. Whichard, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9890
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




297. [bull] INTERNATIONAL SERVICES SURVEYS: CANCELLATION OF FIVE ANNUAL 
SURVEYS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 801.9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends 15 CFR part 801 by revising section 
801.9(b) to remove the reporting requirements for five annual surveys 
that collect data covering international trade in services. These 
surveys have been replaced by quarterly surveys that collect 
essentially the same information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/05
Final Action                    08/00/05
Final Action Effective          09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Obie G. Whichard, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9890
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



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298. BE-80, BENCHMARK SURVEY OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN 
U.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS AND UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend existing rule 15 CFR 801.11 to 
provide for the conduct of the BE-80, Benchmark Survey of Financial 
Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and 
Unaffiliated Foreign Persons - 2004, as required in the International 
Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act, 22 USC 3101 to 3108 (see 
especially section 4(b) of the Act). The existing rule covers a similar 
survey for 1999, which has been completed and which the new survey will 
update.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/27/04                    69 FR 52613
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/04
Final Action                    11/30/04                    69 FR 69508
Final Action Effective          12/30/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Obie G. Whichard, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50,

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14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9890
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




299. BENCHMARK SURVEY OF U.S. DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD - 2004

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3101 to 3108

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 806

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend existing rule 15 CFR 806.16 to 
provide for the conduct of the BE-10, Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct 
Investment Abroad - 2004, as required in the International Investment 
and Trade in Services Survey Act, 22 USC 3101 to 3108 (see especially 
section 4(b) of the Act). The existing rule covers a similar survey for 
1999 which has been completed and which the new survey will update.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/04                    69 FR 51020
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/04
Final Action                    12/07/04                    69 FR 70543
Final Action Effective          01/06/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Obie G. Whichard, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE-50, 
14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9890
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 70

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/25/02                     67 FR 3631
NPRM Comment Period End         02/25/02
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Robert La Macchia, Chief, Geography Division, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Stop 7400, Washington 
Plaza, Room 651, 4700 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 763-1022

RIN: 0607-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




301. MANDATORY AUTOMATED EXPORT SYSTEM (AES) FILING FOR EXPORT SHIPMENTS 
REQUIRING SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATION INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-228, sec 1404

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of the Census is amending the Foreign Trade 
Statistics Regulations to require mandatory filing through the 
Automated Export System (AES) of all export information for shipments 
where filing of a Shipper's Export Declaration was formerly required. 
The AES is an electronic method by which export information is 
transmitted. This amendment will specify the provisions and filing 
responsibilities of parties exporting commodities from the United 
States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/22/03                    68 FR 60301
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/21/03
NPRM                            02/17/05                     70 FR 8200
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephanie Dunlap, Regulations, Outreach, & Education 
Branch, Foreign Trade Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 
Census, Room 3125, 4700 Silver Hill Road, FB-3, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 763-2238
Fax: 301 457-3765
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 0607-AA29, Related to 0607-AA31, Related to 
0607-AA30
RIN: 0607-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




302. [bull] REQUIREMENT FOR REPORTING THE KIMBERLEY PROCESS CERTIFICATE 
NUMBER FOR EXPORTS (REEXPORTS) OF ROUGH DIAMONDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301; 13 USC 302

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) is amending the 
Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations (FTSR) to incorporate the 
requirement for reporting the Kimberley Process Certificate (KPC) 
number for the exports (reexports) of rough diamonds filed through the 
Automated Export System (AES) in accordance with the Kimberley Process 
Certification Scheme (Kimberley Process) in the United States. This 
rule is issued to carry out

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the purposes of Executive Order 13312 of July 29, 2003, which 
implemented the Clean Diamond Trade Act and the Kimberley Process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/12/05                     70 FR 2072
NPRM Comment Period End         02/11/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: C. Harvey Monk Jr., Chief, Foreign Trade Division, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 4700 Silver Hill Road FB-
3, Room 2104, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 763-2255
Fax: 301-457-2645
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0607-AA44
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




303. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 2010 CENSUS REDISTRICTING PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: None

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          05/13/04                    69 FR 26547
Notice                          02/15/05                     70 FR 7713
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Catherine C. McCully
Phone: 301 763-4039

RIN: 0607-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Economic Development Administration (EDA)



_______________________________________________________________________




304. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3121 et seq; 19 USC 3121 et seq; 42 USC 6701; 
42 USC 184; 42 USC 5141; 42 USC 3123; 42 USC 6709; 42 USC 6101; 20 USC 
1681; 29 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d-1; . . .

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 300 to 318

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Economic Development Administration will be reviewing and 
reissuing all regulations in order to make them more user-friendly and 
effective, and in order to more directly align them with the reissued 
version of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, 
currently before Congress. EDA plans to have the regulations drafted 
within three months of reauthorization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Hina Shaikh, Attorney Advisor, Department of Commerce, 
Economic Development Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, 1401 
Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4687

RIN: 0610-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




305. FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS, TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 27

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tricia Choe
Phone: 202 482-4265
Fax: 202 482-0512
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0605-AA17

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/20/98                    63 FR 13516
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/20/98
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0625-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




307. STEEL IMPORT MONITORING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301(a); 13 USC 302

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 360

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce amends its regulations to enhance 
the steel import monitoring and analysis system. The Department is 
seeking to improve the system in order to provide the public with 
accurate and timely information on imports of certain steel products.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/25/04                    69 FR 52211
NPRM                            03/11/05                    70 FR 12133
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Julie Al-Saadawi, Department of Commerce, International 
Trade Administration, 14th & Constitution Ave., NW, Room 3713, 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-1930

RIN: 0625-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




308. [bull] IMPORTS OF CERTAIN WORSTED WOOL FABRIC: IMPLEMENTATION OF 
TARIFF RATE QUOTA ESTABLISHED UNDER TITLE V OF THE TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT 
ACT OF 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-429

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 335; 15 CFR 340

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce amends its regulation to implement 
the amendment to the Trade Act included in the Miscellaneous Trade Act 
of 2004 (Public Law 108-429). Principally, this rule amends the 
regulations to specify which HTS categories may be allocated as TRQs 
and to eliminate Commerce's authority to modify these quotas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0625-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 335; 15 CFR 340

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/22/01                     66 FR 6459
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/23/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sergio Botero
Phone: 202 482-4058
Fax: 202 482-0667

RIN: 0625-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




310. COMMERCIAL AVAILABILITY OF FABRIC AND YARN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 345

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janet Heinzen
Phone: 202 482-4006

RIN: 0625-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




311. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO REGULATION CONCERNING CERTIFICATION OF 
FACTUAL INFORMATION TO IMPORT ADMINISTRATION DURING ANTIDUMPING AND 
COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/22/04                    69 FR 56738


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert E. Nielsen
Phone: 202 482-5340
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0625-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)



_______________________________________________________________________




312. EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: CLARIFICATIONS TO DEEMED EXPORT 
AND REEXPORT POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 734; 15 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is reviewing the 
recommendations contained in the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of 
Inspector General Report entitled ``Deemed Export Controls May Not Stop 
the Transfer of Sensitive Technology to Foreign Nationals in the U.S.'' 
(Final Inspection Report No, IPE-16176-March 2004). Certain of these 
recommendations would require regulatory changes that would affect 
existing requirements and policies for deemed export licenses. BIS is 
seeking comments on how these revisions would affect industry, the 
academic community, and U.S. Government agencies involved in research.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)



_______________________________________________________________________




313. SHORT SUPPLY CONTROLS: CRUDE OIL EXPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420, 7430(e); 30 USC 185(s), 185(u); 42 USC 
6212; 43 USC 1354

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 750; 15 CFR 754

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security is amending the short 
supply provisions of the Export Administration Regulations to revise 
the restrictions on exports of crude oil.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th St & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________




314. ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 6701; 50 USC 1601; 50 USC 1701; EO 13128; EO 
12938; EO 13094; . . .

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 781; 15 CFR 782; 15 CFR 783; 15 CFR 784; 15 CFR 
785; 15 CFR 786; 15 CFR 787; 15 CFR 788

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Following ratification by the United States of the Protocol 
Additional to the Agreement Between the United States of America and 
the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of 
Safeguards in the United States of America (AP or Protocol), the Bureau 
of Industry and Security (BIS) proposes to establish the Additional 
Protocol Regulations (APR) to implement the provisions of the Protocol 
affecting U.S. industry and other U.S. persons.
In the aftermath of the 1991 Persian Gulf War, international inspectors 
determined that Iraq had been engaged in a clandestine nuclear weapons 
development program at locations not directly subject to International 
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards. The international community 
determined

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that the safeguards system needed to be strengthened and negotiated a 
model Additional Protocol to amend existing bilateral safeguards 
agreements. The model Additional Protocol requires enhanced information 
collection and access to provide IAEA inspectors with greater ability 
to detect clandestine nuclear activities in non-nuclear weapons states 
(NNWS), and covers almost all of a state's nuclear fuel cycle. The 
United States, as a nuclear weapons state (NWS) party to the Treaty on 
the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), is not obligated to 
accept IAEA safeguards on its nuclear activities. However, the United 
States voluntarily signed the U.S. Additional Protocol on June 12, 
1998. In this U.S. Additional Protocol, the United States accepts all 
of the measures of the Model Protocol, except where their application 
would result in access by the IAEA to activities with direct national 
security significance to the United States or to locations or 
information associated with such activities. By submitting itself to 
the same safeguards on all of its civil nuclear activities that NNWS 
are subject to (except those of national security significance), the 
United States intends to demonstrate that adherence to the model 
Additional Protocol does not place other countries at a commercial 
disadvantage.
Declarations submitted under the U.S. Additional Protocol would provide 
the IAEA with information about additional aspects of the U.S. nuclear 
fuel cycle, including mining and milling of nuclear materials, nuclear-
related equipment manufacturing, nuclear-related imports and exports, 
research and development not involving nuclear material, and other 
nuclear material activities not currently subject to the U.S. 
Safeguards Agreement. There are no routine inspections under the U.S. 
Additional Protocol, but IAEA inspectors may be provided access 
(referred to as ``complementary access'') to the U.S. nuclear fuel 
cycle to assure the absence of undeclared nuclear material and 
activities or where there is a question or an inconsistency about the 
completeness or correctness of the U.S. declaration, which could relate 
to declared or undeclared industrial locations. Access to most 
industrial locations is predicated upon an IAEA request for 
clarification of a declaration. As with the U.S.-IAEA Safeguards 
Agreement, the IAEA would not be required to seek access to any U.S. 
locations. In carrying out the responsibilities delegated to it for 
implementation of the U.S. Additional Protocol, the Bureau of Industry 
and Security (BIS) will apply a philosophy of ensuring compliance while 
minimizing intrusion and the burden on commercial activities and 
emphasizing the protection of confidential business, national security, 
and other critical information to the maximum extent possible.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th St & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 0694-AD27
RIN: 0694-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




315. [bull] REMOVAL OF LICENSE EXCEPTION GBS ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN 
MICROWAVE MONOLITHIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (MMIC) POWER AMPLIFIERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations by 
removing License Exception GBS eligibility for certain microwave 
monolithic integrated circuit power amplifiers (MMICs) controlled on 
the Commerce Control List that can be used in phased array radar 
systems. License Exception GBS authorizes exports and reexports to 
Country Group B destinations when an item requires a license to such 
destinations for national security reasons only.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffery Lynch, Department of Commerce, Bureau of 
Industry and Security, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Room 
2705, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3451
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)



_______________________________________________________________________




316. CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 710 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act of 1998 
(the Act or CWCIA) (22 U.S.C. 6701 et seq.), enacted on October 21, 
1998, authorizes the United States to require the U.S. chemical 
industry and other private entities to submit declarations, 
notifications and other reports and also to provide access for on-site 
inspections conducted by inspectors sent by the Organization for the 
Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Executive Order (E.O.) 13128 
delegates authority to the Department of Commerce to promulgate 
regulations, obtain and execute warrants, provide

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assistance to certain facilities, and carry out appropriate functions 
to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), consistent with the 
Act. The Department of Commerce implements CWC import restrictions 
under the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 
the National Emergencies Act, and E.O. 12938, as amended by E.O. 13128. 
The Departments of State and Commerce have implemented the CWC export 
restrictions under their respective export control authorities. E.O. 
13128 designates the Department of State as the United States National 
Authority (USNA) for purposes of the CWC and the Act.
On December 30, 1999, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. 
Department of Commerce, published an interim rule that established the 
Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations (CWCR) (15 CFR parts 710-722). 
The CWCR implemented the provisions of the CWC, affecting U.S. industry 
and U.S. persons, in accordance with the provisions of the Act. This 
rule updates the CWCR to include additional requirements identified as 
necessary for the implementation of certain CWC provisions and amends 
the CWCR to clarify other CWC requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/99                    64 FR 39193
Interim Final Rule              12/30/99                    64 FR 73744
Second NPRM                     12/07/04                    69 FR 70754
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th St & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
by allowing foreign-made commodities that incorporate a de minimis, 
i.e., low percentage, value of controlled U.S.-origin software to be 
considered ``not subject'' to the Export Administration Regulations 
(EAR).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




318. LICENSE EXCEPTION AVS: CUBA, LIBYA, AND SERBIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th St & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




319. CLARIFICATIONS TO PART 753: SPECIAL COMPREHENSIVE LICENSE 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security administers the Special 
Comprehensive License (SCL) program to provide an effective export 
control mechanism for exporters who routinely ship to multiple end-
users. This rule amends the SCL provisions of the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR) to conform with changes in the SCL licensing process 
and to provide SCL applicants and consignees with additional guidance 
on how to fill out the forms required to submit a license application 
or to request changes in their SCLs. This rule also creates two new 
elements for SCL internal control programs. These new elements require 
the establishment of procedures for screening customers and items to 
ensure that SCL transactions conform with the antiboycott provisions of 
the EAR and with EAR provisions concerning entities involved in weapons 
of mass destruction activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/05

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th St & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 742

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the existing license exemption in the 
Export Administration Regulations for the export of missile technology 
controlled items to Canada. It implements recommendations contained in 
the General Accounting Office report entitled Export Controls: 
Regulatory Change Needed to Comply with Missile Technology Licensing 
Requirements (GA-01-530).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/20/01                    66 FR 65666
Interim Final Rule              05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________




321. EXPORT AND REEXPORT CONTROLS ON IRAQ

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401; 50 USC 1701; 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 
7430; 18 USC 2510; 22 USC 287; 22 USC 3201; 22 USC 6004; 30 USC 185; 42 
USC 2139; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 46 USC 466; 50 USC app 5; PL 106-
387; PL 107-56; EO 13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 
744; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 750; 15 CFR 752; 15 CFR 758; 15 CFR 762; 15 CFR 
774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes the new export control policy for 
exports to Iraq under the licensing responsibility of the Bureau of 
Industry and Security. The new export control policy reflects the 
changed circumstances in Iraq and is consistent with changes in U.S. 
legal authorities concerning Iraq and actions taken by the United 
Nations Security Council with respect to the embargo against Iraq.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/30/04                    69 FR 46060
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th and Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW., HCHB Room 2096, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________




322. KNOWLEDGE DEFINITION, SAFE HARBOR, RED FLAGS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; EO 12938; 
EO 13020; EO 13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 752; 15 CFR 
764; 15 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the knowledge definition in the Export 
Administration Regulations to incorporate a ``reasonable person'' 
standard and replaces the phrase ``high probability'' with the phrase 
``more likely than not.'' It also updates the ``red flags'' guidance 
and would provide a safe harbor from liability arising from knowledge 
under that definition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/04                    69 FR 60829
NPRM Comment Period Extended    11/15/04                    69 FR 65555
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________




323. ADDING SYSTEMS, INCLUDING CAMERAS, INCORPORATING NON-SPACE 
QUALIFIED NON-LINEAR (2-DIMENSIONAL), INFRARED FOCAL PLANE ARRAYS BASED 
ON SILICON (INCLUDING SILICON-GERMANIUM) MICROBOLOMETER MATERIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401; 50 USC 1701; 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 
7430(e); 18 USC 2510; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201; 22 USC 6004; 30 USC 
185(s) and 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 46 USC app 
466c; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; EO 13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule imposes unilateral ``National Security'' (NS) and 
``Anti-Terrorism'' (AT) controls on the export and reexport of (1) 
systems, including cameras, Incorporating Non-Space Qualified non-
linear (2-dimensional), infrared focal plane arrays based on silicon 
(including silicon-germanium) microbolometer material (SIIRFPA), (2) 
software related to the production and development of these systems, 
and (3) technology related to the production and development of these 
systems and

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software. This rule places these items, previously classified as EAR99, 
on the Commerce Control List.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffery Lynch, Department of Commerce, Bureau of 
Industry and Security, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Room 
2705, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3451
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________




324. CLARIFICATION OF ``SPACE-QUALIFIED'' PARTS, COMPONENTS, AND 
TECHNOLOGY SUBJECT TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 10 USC 
7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 18 USC 2510 et seq; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et 
seq; 22 USC 6004; 30 USC 185(s) and 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 
43 USC 1354; 46 USC app 466c; 50 USC app 5; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; EO 
13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 
Commerce Control List entry for space launch vehicles and 
``spacecraft'' to remove outdated notes and to clarify that ``space 
qualified'' parts, components and technology subject to the EAR are 
controlled under other entries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffery Lynch, Department of Commerce, Bureau of 
Industry and Security, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Room 
2705, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3451
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________




325. [bull] REVISION OF EXPORT AND REEXPORT RESTRICTIONS ON LIBYA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 10 USC 
7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 18 USC 2510 et seq; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et 
seq; 22 USC 6004; 30 USC 185(s), 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 
USC 1354; 46 USC app 466c; 50 USC app 5; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; EO 
13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 
744; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 762; 15 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the President's decision to revise 
United States sanctions against Libya. It also transfers licensing 
jurisdiction for exports to Libya of items subject to the EAR from the 
Department of Treasury to the Department of Commerce.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/29/04                    69 FR 23626
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This RIN was published in error as a completed 
action in the Fall 2004 Unified Agenda. BIS corrects this error by 
reinstating this RIN. The final rule to this action is expected to be 
published in February 2005.

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th and Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW., HCHB Room 2096, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________




326. AMENDMENTS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS (EAR) 
IMPLEMENTING THE ``CATCH-ALL'' PROVISIONS IN THE AUSTRALIA GROUP (AG) 
``GUIDELINES FOR TRANSFERS OF SENSITIVE CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL ITEMS''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401; 50 USC 1701; 22 USC 3201; 42 USC 
2139a ; PL 106-387; PL 107-56 ; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; 
EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the ``end-user/end-use'' controls in section 
744.4(a) of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to conform with 
the country scope of the ``catch-all'' provisions in the Australia 
Group's ``Guidelines for Transfers of Sensitive Chemical or Biological 
Items.'' Currently, section 744.4(a) of the EAR requires a license only 
to countries of concern for chemical and/or biological weapons reasons 
(i.e., Country Group D:3 in Supplement No. 1 to Part 740 of the EAR). 
This rule would amend section 744.4(a) of the EAR by expanding the 
number of countries subject to this EAR ``end-user/end-use'' license 
requirement to include all destinations, worldwide, including the 
countries identified in Country Group A:3 (i.e., the AG-participating 
countries).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th St & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD15

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327. CUBA: REVISIONS OF PERSONAL BAGGAGE RULES, STATEMENT OF LICENSING 
POLICY, AND MODIFICATION OF LICENSE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app. 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; PL 106-
387; EO 13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 748

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the policy implemented in a rule that BIS 
published on June 22, 2004 (RIN 0694-AD17, 69 FR 34565). That rule, 
inter alia, placed a limit of 44 pounds on the amount of baggage that 
most travelers to Cuba are allowed to take under License Exception BAG. 
This rule clarifies that restriction by exempting wearing apparel and 
articles of personal adornment worn by the traveler while traveling to 
Cuba, personal safety and medical commodities for use by the traveler 
including wheelchairs, walkers, portable medical devices, child safety 
seats, and strollers from the 44 pound weight limit. This rule also 
states BIS licensing policy regarding aircraft and vessels on temporary 
sojourn to Cuba and imposes new information requirements for license 
applications for certain aircraft and vessels on temporary sojourn to 
Cuba.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Related to 0694-AD17
RIN: 0694-AD23
_______________________________________________________________________




328. LICENSING POLICY FOR ENTITIES SANCTIONED UNDER SPECIFIED STATUTES; 
LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN SANCTIONED ENTITIES; AND IMPOSITION OF 
LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR TULA INSTRUMENT DESIGN BUREAU

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app. 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; PL 106-387 sec 901 to 911; PL 107-56 sec 
221; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 
13222; EO 13224

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Several statutes authorize or require the United States 
Government to impose export sanctions on entities if such entities have 
engaged in activities that contribute to the proliferation of weapons 
of mass destruction or are otherwise contrary to the foreign policy 
interests of the United States. This rule sets forth BIS's licensing 
policy for entities subject to sanctions imposed by the State 
Department under the Iran-Iraq Arms Nonproliferation Act of 1992 (Pub. 
L. 102-484), the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 107-178) 
and section 11B(b)(1) of the Export Administration Act of 1979. This 
rule also sets forth a new license requirement for certain entities 
sanctioned by the State Department, and imposes a license requirement 
for a specific entity, Tula Instrument Design Bureau of Russia, 
pursuant to the new license requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/07/05                    70 FR 10865
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/06/05
Final Rule                      07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




329. LICENSE EXCEPTION GOV EXPORTS AND REEXPORTS FOR OFFICIAL IAEA 
INTERNATIONAL INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 
U.S.-IAEA SAFEGUARDS AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; EO 13026; EO 13222; PL 106-
387; . . .

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the License Exception GOV provisions in the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to authorize exports and 
reexports of certain items for official International Atomic Energy 
Agency (IAEA) inspection and verification use in accordance with the 
terms of the Agreement Between the United States of America and the 
International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in 
the United States, and Protocol Thereto (U.S.-IAEA Safeguards 
Agreement), as amended by the U.S.-IAEA Additional Protocol (Additional 
Protocol). These new License Exception GOV provisions authorize exports 
and reexports of a broader range of items than those currently eligible 
under the IAEA-Euratom provisions of License Exception GOV, because 
exports and reexports under these new License Exception GOV provisions 
are authorized only in connection with official international 
inspection and verification activities by the IAEA under the terms of 
the U.S.-IAEA Safeguards Agreement, as amended by the Additional 
Protocol.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th St &

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Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 0694-AD26
RIN: 0694-AD27
_______________________________________________________________________




330. EXPORTS OF NUCLEAR-GRADE GRAPHITE: CHANGE IN LICENSING JURISDICTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430; 18 
USC 2510; 22 USC 3201; PL 106-387; EO 13026; EO 13222; . . .

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the transfer of licensing jurisdiction, 
from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to the Bureau of Industry 
and Security (BIS), of nuclear-grade graphite intended for non-nuclear 
end-uses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffery Lynch, Department of Commerce, Bureau of 
Industry and Security, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Room 
2705, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3451
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD28
_______________________________________________________________________




331. REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 764; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
by making certain corrections and clarifications, including insertion 
of material inadvertently omitted from previous rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th and Pennsylvania NW., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3371
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________




332. CLARIFICATION ON LICENSE EXCEPTION RESTRICTIONS AS RELATING TO 
EXPORTS AND REEXPORTS OF CRIME CONTROL AND DETECTION INSTRUMENT 
EQUIPMENT, AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; PL 106-
387; EO 13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by clarifying the listing of 
countries which are exempt from the license exception restriction 
imposed on exports and reexports of specially designed crime control 
and detection instrument equipment. This rule also authorizes the usage 
of License Exception GOV on shipments of the aforementioned equipment. 
Finally, this rule expands the license exception restriction for crime 
control reasons to include all items (commodities, technology, and 
software) instead of only commodities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




333. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN NIGHT VISION DEVICES FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR 
LICENSE EXCEPTION APR FOR REEXPORTS TO, FROM, AND AMONG COUNTRY GROUP 
A:1

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; PL 106-
387; EO 13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Paragraphs (a) and (b) of License Exception APR allow 
reexports of certain commodities to, from, and among destinations in 
Country Group A:1 (Supp. No. 1 to part 740 of the EAR) even in some 
situations in which no license exception would be eligible for similar 
exports from the United States to the same destination. Some 
commodities are excluded from the provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) 
of License Exception APR. This rule adds some night vision related 
equipment to those exclusions. BIS is taking this action because of the 
importance of night vision equipment in military operations and its 
potential use by terrorists.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD34

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334. [bull] EXPANSION OF THE COUNTRY SCOPE OF THE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 
THAT APPLY TO CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL (CB) EQUIPMENT AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY; 
AMENDMENTS TO CB-RELATED END-USER/END-USE AND U.S. PERSON CONTROLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; 18 USC 2510; 22 USC 3201; 42 
USC 2139a; PL 107-56; PL 108-11; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 
13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule increases the country scope of chemical/biological 
(CB) controls on those Commerce Control List (CCL) entries that control 
chemical/biological equipment and related technology included on the 
Australia Group (AG) ``Control List of Dual-Use Chemical Manufacturing 
Facilities and Equipment and Related Technology.'' Specifically, this 
rule expands the country scope of the CB license requirements for these 
CCL entries from certain countries of concern for chemical/biological 
weapons reasons to all destinations, worldwide, except for those 
countries that participate in the Australia Group (AG). The changes 
made by this rule are intended to make the EAR license requirements 
that apply to AG-listed chemical/biological equipment and related 
technology conform with the AG ``Guidelines for Transfers of Sensitive 
Chemical or Biological Items.'' This rule also expands the CB-related 
end-user/end-use controls in Section 744.4 of the EAR to include in-
country transfers, as well as exports and reexports. In addition, this 
rule expands the country scope of the CB-related U.S. person 
restrictions in Section 744.6 of the EAR from countries of concern for 
CB weapons reasons (i.e., Country Group D:3) to any country or 
destination, worldwide.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th St & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________




335. [bull] REMOVAL OF ADVISORY NOTES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; 18 USC 2510; 22 USC 3201; PL 
106-387; PL 107-56; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13222

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
by removing all references to ``Advisory Notes'' from the provisions of 
the EAR. In addition, this rule amends Export Control Classification 
Number (ECCN) 2B018 on the Commerce Control List (CCL) by removing the 
Advisory Note from this ECCN and making conforming changes to the 
License Exception GBS and License Exception CIV paragraphs in this 
ECCN. Advisory Notes were included in the CCL to indicate favorable 
licensing treatment for strategic items included on the control lists 
of the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls (COCOM), 
a multilateral export control organization that existed during the Cold 
War era. Strategic items included on the control lists of the COCOM 
successor regime, the Wassenaar Arrangement (WA), do not have Advisory 
Notes. Therefore, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the 
EAR to remove the only remaining Advisory Note and all references to 
Advisory Notes, wherever located.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marcus Cohen, Department of Commerce, Bureau of 
Industry and Security, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Mail Stop 2705, 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202-482-2440
Fax: 202-482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________




336. [bull] EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS TO PART 730 OF THE EXPORT 
ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations 
(EAR) by making editorial corrections to update the organization 
descriptions and contact information of the offices in the Bureau of 
Industry and Security. In addition, this rule updates the list of 
Paperwork Collections that authorize the collection of information 
under the requirements of the EAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________




337. [bull] DECEMBER 2004 WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT PLENARY AGREEMENT 
IMPLEMENTATION: CATEGORIES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 PART I (TELECOMMUNICATIONS), 6, 
7, 8, AND 9 OF THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST; WASSENAAR REPORTING 
REQUIREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 743; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) maintains the 
Commerce Control List (CCL), which identifies items subject to 
Department of Commerce export controls. This final rule revises certain 
entries controlled for national security reasons in Categories 1, 2, 3, 
4, 5 part I (telecommunications), 6, 7, 8, and 9 to conform with 
changes in the List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies maintained and 
agreed to by governments participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement on 
Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and 
Technologies (Wassenaar Arrangement). The Wassenaar Arrangement focuses 
on implementation of effective export controls on strategic items with 
the objective of improving regional and international security and 
stability.
The purpose of this final rule is to make the necessary changes to the 
Commerce Control List, definitions of terms used in the EAR, and 
Wassenaar reporting requirements to implement Wassenaar List revisions 
that were agreed upon in the December 2004 meeting. In addition, this 
rule adds Slovenia to the list of Wassenaar member countries in the 
EAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




338. [bull] ENTITY LIST--INDIA: REDUCTION IN SCOPE OF ITEMS THAT REQUIRE 
A LICENSE FOR END-USERS SUBJECT TO INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY 
(IAEA) SAFEGUARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; 42 USC 2139(a); EO 12947; . 
. .

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 12, 2004, President George W. Bush announced the 
Next Steps in Strategic Partnership (NSSP) with India. The proposed 
cooperation outlined in the NSSP will progress through a series of 
reciprocal steps that build on each other, including steps related to 
enhancing cooperation in peaceful uses of space technology and steps to 
create the appropriate environment for successful high technology 
commerce. This rule implements a revision the United States has agreed 
to take under the NSSP by reducing the scope of the items that 
exporters are informed require a license for facilities subject to 
International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards (Rajasthan 1 & 2 and 
Tarapur 1 & 2).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




339. [bull] TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 734; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 
742; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies the requirements of several license 
exceptions, replaces supplements to the EAR with codified text, removes 
several provisions that have no legal effect and revises several 
software and technology Commerce Control List entries to make them more 
closely track related commodity entries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 0694-AC93
RIN: 0694-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




340. [bull] REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATION OF LICENSE EXCEPTION 
AVAILABILITY FOR CERTAIN CRIME CONTROL ITEMS AND REMOVAL OF LICENSE 
REQUIREMENTS ON OTHER CRIME CONTROL ITEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app. 2401 et seq.; 50 USC 1701 et seq.; 18 USC 
2510 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq.; 42 USC 2139a; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; 
PL 108-11; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule expands and clarifies the availability of License 
Exceptions for items listed on the Commerce Control List (CCL) for 
Crime Control reasons. It also removes some such items from the CCL 
altogether by removing four Export Control Classification Numbers 
(ECCN) from that list. BIS is making these changes because it has 
concluded that the License Exception exclusions that this rule removes 
and the license requirements that were imposed pursuant to the ECCNs 
that this rule removes from the CCL are not necessary for the continued 
support of U.S. foreign policy to promote human rights throughout the 
world. Such support is the basis for crime control export license 
requirements as stated in Sec. 742.7 of the EAR. This rule also 
reiterates and emphasizes BIS policy of treating specially designed 
implements

[[Page 26680]]

of torture and similar items differently than crime control items that 
have legitimate law enforcement uses by creating a separate paragraph 
in Sec. 740.2 excluding the former from all license exceptions. Finally 
this rule makes technical corrections in several ECCNs

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD47
_______________________________________________________________________




341. [bull] REVISION OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS, ADDRESSES, AND NOMENCLATURE 
CHANGE AND REMOVAL OF REDUNDANT REPORTING REQUIREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app. 2401 et seq.; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 18 USC 
2510 et seq.; 22 USC 3201 et seq.; 42 USC 2139a; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; 
PL 108-11; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 762; 15 CFR 
764

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises addresses, telephone, and facsimile 
numbers; makes a nomenclature change; removes a redundant notification 
requirement; and corrects a citation error.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________




342. [bull] REVISIONS TO THE IMPORT CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS IN THE 
EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security is removing the 
requirement to obtain an Import Certificate in support of an export or 
reexport licence when the ultimate consignee or purchaser is a foreign 
government or agency of India, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, 
Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. This requirement is being removed for 
India, because of its highly effective export control program. The 
requirement is being removed for the other countries, because of their 
membership to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and their 
commitment to export control, as is reflected by their membership to 
multiple export control regimes, such as the Wassenaar Arrangement, the 
Australia Group, the Missile Technology Control Regime, and Nuclear 
Suppliers Group.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)



_______________________________________________________________________




343. EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0694-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




344. EXPORTS AND REEXPORTS TO SUDAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 
774

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Arvin
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730 to 774

[[Page 26681]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________




346. MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS, CLASSIFICATION 
REQUESTS, AND LICENSE EXCEPTIONS NOTIFICATIONS VIA BIS'S SIMPLIFIED 
NETWORK APPLICATION PROCESS (SNAP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 743; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 
754; 15 CFR 772

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/03                    68 FR 64009
NPRM Comment Period End         01/12/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Arvin
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________




347. REVISION TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: REPLACEMENT 
LICENSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748 to 750

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 to 799

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC35
_______________________________________________________________________




349. IMPLEMENTATION OF GENERAL ORDER NO. 3 AND DELETION OF GENERAL ORDER 
NO. 1

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 
758; 15 CFR 764

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney
Phone: 202 482-3371
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




350. LICENSE EXCEPTION APR FOR REEXPORTS TO, FROM, AND AMONG COUNTRIES 
IN COUNTRY GROUP A:1

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                            To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Arvin
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________




351. REVISIONS TO LICENSE EXCEPTION TSR: EXPANSION TO SCOPE OF ELIGIBLE 
COUNTRIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Matthew Blaskovich
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________




352. REVISIONS OF AIRCRAFT EXPORT LICENSING JURISDICTION BASED ON REVIEW 
OF THE UNITED STATES MUNITIONS LIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 774

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Arvin
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________




353. IMPOSITION OF FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS ON SURREPTITIOUS 
COMMUNICATIONS INTERCEPTING DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 
752; . . .

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 26682]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 0694-AB41
RIN: 0694-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________




354. EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: REMOVAL OF COUNTRY GROUPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 724; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 
740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 750; 15 CFR 752; 15 CFR 
758; 15 CFR 770; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 774

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________




355. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT STATEMENT OF 
UNDERSTANDING ON THE CONTROL OF NON-LISTED DUAL-USE ITEMS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 748

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________




356. EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: ESTABLISH SPECIAL INTRA-COMPANY 
LICENSE (SIL)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730; 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 753; . . .

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________




357. [bull] RESTRICTIONS ON EXPORTS AND REEXPORTS TO CHINA (AND 
TRANSFERS WITHIN CHINA) OF CERTAIN ITEMS INTENDED FOR MILITARY END-USES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; 22 USC 3201; EO 13026; . . .

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to impose a license requirement 
on exports and reexports to China (and transfers within China) of 
certain aircraft engines intended for military end-uses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)



_______________________________________________________________________




358. REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS: REMOVAL OF THE 
LIST OF MISSILE PROJECTS FROM CERTAIN COUNTRY GROUPS AND REVISIONS TO 
MISSILE CONTROLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/08/04                    69 FR 64657

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

[[Page 26683]]

Fax: 202 482-3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________




359. LICENSE APPLICATION DENIAL POLICY, ``RED FLAG'' INDICATORS OF 
POSSIBLE INAPPROPRIATE END-USE, END-USER, OR DESTINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401; 50 USC 1701; EO 13026; EO 13222; 22 
USC 3201; 42 USC 2139a; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 
13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 744.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes explicit BIS's policy of denying export 
license applications when a sanction imposed on a party pursuant to a 
statute requires such denial. Such sanctions are imposed for activities 
contrary to United States foreign policy interests or that contribute 
to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This rule also 
makes the imposition of such sanctions or publication of a party's name 
on the BIS ``Unverified List'' a ``red flag'' triggering a need for 
heightened scrutiny when dealing with such parties in transactions that 
are subject to the Export Administration Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 0694-AD24           11/15/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Related RIN: Merged with 0694-AD24
RIN: 0694-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




360. REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: MISSILE 
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES CONTROLLED UNDER ECCNS 
9B115 AND 9B116

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Commerce Control List (CCL) (Supplement 
No. 1 to part 774 of the EAR) to clarify and correct the scope of 
controls for production equipment and facilities for MT items in ECCNs 
9B115 and 9B116. Specifically, because the MTCR Annex does not list 
production equipment for space launch vehicles or sounding rockets, 
this rule revises 9B115 to remove production equipment described in 
ECCN 9A004, the ECCN describing MT controls on space launch vehicles, 
and ECCN 9A104, the ECCN describing MT controls on sounding rockets. 
The MTCR Annex does list production facilities for space launch 
vehicles; however, because 9A004 includes ``spacecraft'' that are not 
controlled for MT reasons, the scope of control for production 
facilities described by ECCN 9B116 is too broad. Therefore, this rule 
amends ECCN 9B116 to specify that only production facilities for space 
launch vehicles described in ECCN 9A004 are subject to MT control.
In addition, the headings of ECCNs 9B115 and 9B116 are revised to 
include production equipment and production facilities, respectively, 
for components, systems and structures for launch vehicles, launch 
vehicle propulsion systems or ``spacecraft'' described in ECCN 9A010.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 0694-AD46           02/18/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffery Lynch, Department of Commerce, Bureau of 
Industry and Security, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Room 
2705, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3451
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________




361. TERMINATION OF CERTAIN EMERGENCIES WITH RESPECT TO YUGOSLAVIA AND 
RELATED REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS IDENTIFIED 
BY THE BRACKETED INITIALS (FRYM) UNDER THE EXPORT ADMIN. REGS.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app. 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; EO 12058; EO 12851; 
EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The President issued Executive Order 13304, effective on May 
29, 2003, that, among other actions, terminated certain emergencies 
with respect to Yugoslavia that were declared in 1992 and 1998. 
Executive Order 13304's termination of the 1998 emergency removed most 
controls on certain persons identified by the bracketed initials [FRYM] 
on the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons 
maintained by the Department of the Treasury in 31 CFR chapter V. In 
this rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security removes from its 
regulations the restrictions on exports and reexports to persons 
identified by the bracketed initials [FRYM] on the list of Specially 
Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      11/12/04                    69 FR 65368

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th and Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW., HCHB Room 2096, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AC98

[[Page 26684]]

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362. EXPANSION OF AVAILABILITY OF LICENSE EXCEPTION CIV FOR CERTAIN 
DEEMED EXPORTS OF MICROPROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY; AND ESTABLISHMENT OF 
``FOREIGN NATIONAL REVIEW'' SUPPORT STATEMENT FOR DEEMED EXPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is expanding the 
availability of License Exception CIV for certain deemed exports of 
microprocessor technology on the Commerce Control List (CCL) of the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) under Export Classification 
Control Numbers (ECCN) 3E001 and 3E002. These ECCNs control technology 
that can be used for the development and production of microprocessors. 
The proposed rule published on October 24, 2003, included the export 
and reexport of general purpose microprocessor technology under License 
Exception CIV. Eligibility for License Exception CIV in the final rule 
is limited to deemed exports for certain microprocessor technology. BIS 
has determined that further liberalization of controls on exports of 
microprocessor technology must await agreement in the Wassenaar 
Arrangement. This rule also establishes a new ``Foreign National 
Review'' (FNR) Support Statement requirement for deemed exports of 
technology in the EAR, incorporating guidance that has been posted on 
BIS's Web site.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/03                    68 FR 60891
Final Action                    11/05/04                    69 FR 64490

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
efoia.bis.doc.gov/pubcomm/computer%20tech%20and%20software/final.pdf

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

Related RIN: Split from 0694-AC95
RIN: 0694-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________




363. REVISION OF LICENSEES' RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNICATE LICENSE 
CONDITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 750

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises section 750.1 of the Export Administration 
Regulations to require licensees to communicate in writing specific 
license conditions to the parties to whom they apply. This is done in 
accordance with the General Accounting Office's (GAO) post-shipment 
verification recommendations to the Bureau of Industry and Security 
(BIS) (found in GAO-04-357).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/23/04                    69 FR 68076

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffery Lynch, Department of Commerce, Bureau of 
Industry and Security, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Room 
2705, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3451
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




364. REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 18 USC 
2510 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; 
EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 734; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 
746

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes outdated notes from, and makes editorial 
corrections and clarifications to, 15 CFR parts 732, 734, 736, 742, and 
746.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 0694-AD46           02/18/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffery Lynch, Department of Commerce, Bureau of 
Industry and Security, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Room 
2705, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3451
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 0694-AD08
RIN: 0694-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________




365. REVISIONS TO EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS AS A RESULT OF 
MEMBERSHIP EXPANSION OF NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 10 USC 
7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 18 USC 2510 et seq; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et 
seq; 22 USC 6004; 30 USC 185(s) and 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 
43 USC 1354; 46 USC app. 466c; 50 USC app 5; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; EO 
13026; EO 13222

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the Export Administration Regulations to 
eliminate certain license requirements for exports and reexports to 
Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia 
because of their recent accession to the North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/28/04                    69 FR 36009

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 26685]]

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

RIN: 0694-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________




366. ENTITY LIST: REMOVAL OF FOUR RUSSIAN ENTITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; EO 12058; EO 12851; 
EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements a determination made pursuant to section 
6 of Executive Order 12938 of November 14, 1994, as amended by 
Executive Order 13094 of July 28, 1998, to remove nonproliferation 
measures that have been imposed on four Russian entities, their 
subunits, and successors. The rule removes these entities from the 
Entity List found at 15 CFR 744, Supp. No. 4.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/15/04                    69 FR 65539

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________




367. INDIA: REMOVAL OF INDIAN ENTITY AND REVISION IN LICENSE REVIEW 
POLICY FOR CERTAIN INDIAN ENTITIES AND A CLARIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 18 USC 
2510 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; 
EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes the Indian Space Research Organization 
(ISRO) Headquarters in Bangalore from the Department of Commerce Entity 
List contained in Supplement No. 4 to Part 744 of the Export 
Administration Regulations (EAR). It removes the license requirement 
for the seven (7) ISRO subsidiaries listed on the Entity List for all 
items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) having a 
classification of EAR99 or a classification where the third through 
fifth digits of the Export Commodity Classification Number (ECCN) are 
``999'', e.g., XX999. It establishes a presumption of approval for all 
items not controlled for nuclear proliferation reasons going to the 
``balance of plant'' portion of Indian nuclear facilities subject to 
International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards (Rajasthan 1 & 2 and 
Tarapur 1 & 2). ``Balance of plant'' refers to the part of a nuclear 
power plant used for power generation (e.g., turbines, controllers, or 
power distribution) to distinguish it from the nuclear reactor.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/22/04                    69 FR 56693

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD13
_______________________________________________________________________




368. REVISION OF EXPORT CONTROL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ECCN) 2B351 TO 
CONFORM WITH THE AUSTRALIA GROUP (AG) ``CONTROL LIST OF DUAL-USE 
CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 10 USC 
7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 18 USC 2510 et seq; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et 
seq; 22 USC 6004; 30 USC 185(s) and 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 
43 USC 1354; 46 USC app 466c; 50 USC app 5; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; EO 
13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 
2B351 on the Commerce Control List (CCL) (Supplement No. 1 to part 774 
of the EAR) to conform with the Australia Group (AG) ``Control List of 
Dual-Use Chemical Manufacturing Facilities and Equipment and Related 
Technology.'' Specifically, this rule amends ECCN 2B351 by removing a 
technical note that contained an overly broad description of the types 
of toxic gas monitoring systems and detectors subject to chemical/
biological (CB) controls under the EAR. The technical note covered a 
number of toxic gas monitoring systems and detectors not included on 
the AG control list.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/23/04                    69 FR 76842

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th St & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD16

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369. EXPANSION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE ELIGIBLE FOR EXPORT 
OR REEXPORT UNDER LICENSE EXCEPTION CTP; AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ``FOREIGN 
NATIONAL REVIEW'' PROCEDURE UNDER LICENSE EXCEPTION CTP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 18 USC 2510; 22 USC 3201; 30 USC 185; . . 
 

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule expands the availability of license exceptions for 
exports and reexports of computer technology and software under the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR), as set forth in a proposed 
rule published on October 24, 2003. In addition, this rule clarifies 
certain provisions of License Exception CTP.
This rule also establishes a new ``Foreign National Review (FNR)'' 
procedure for deemed exports of technology or source code software 
under License Exception CTP.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/03                    68 FR 60891
Final Action                    11/05/04                    69 FR 64483

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
efoia.bis.doc.gov/pubcomm/computer%20tech%20and%20software/final.pdf

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

Related RIN: Related to 0694-AC95
RIN: 0694-AD18
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370. ENCRYPTION EXPORT AND REEXPORT CONTROLS REVISIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 
3201 et seq; 42 USC 2139a; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; EO 12058; EO 12851; 
EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 734; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 
772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action removes the requirements for a separate case-by-
case, U.S. Government review of some encryption items to determine 
whether foreign-made items incorporating them are eligible for de 
minimis treatment. Foreign-made items incorporating those encryption 
items will now be treated like other U.S. origin items in determining 
de minimis eligibility. This rule reduces the notification requirements 
for exports and reexports of certain ``publicly available'' items that 
have been posted to the Internet by removing the requirement to notify 
the U.S. Government of updates or modifications if the Internet 
location has not changed. This rule simplifies License Exception ENC 
review requirements for exports and reexports of eligible encryption 
items, by implementing a 30-day limit on most encryption reviews and by 
clarifying the criteria by which licensing requirements to certain 
``government end-users'' is determined. In connection with this new 30-
day limit, this rule authorizes BIS to require additional technical 
information about a reviewed item after the review is completed and, if 
the information is not furnished, to suspend or revoke authorization to 
use License Exception ENC with respect to the item for which the 
information is sought. This rule also expands the list of countries to 
which certain encryption items may be sent immediately after 
notification to the U.S. Government. The list now covers all current 
members of the European Union. This rule updates and clarifies several 
encryption review requirements by revising License Exception ENC, 
Supplement No. 3 to part 740 and the definition of the term ``hold 
without action'' in the Export Administration Regulations. This rule 
also makes some technical changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/04                    69 FR 71356

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD19
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371. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNDERSTANDINGS REACHED AT THE JUNE 2004 
AUSTRALIA GROUP (AG) PLENARY MEETING; CLARIFICATIONS TO THE SCOPE OF 
ECCNS 1A004, 1A995, AND 2B351

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401; 50 USC 1701; 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 
7430(e); 18 USC 2510; 22 USC 287(c); 22 USC 3201; PL 106-387; PL 107-
56; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222; . . .

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 745; 15 CFR 
774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to: implement the 
understandings reached at the June 2004 plenary meeting of the 
Australia Group (AG) and through a subsequent AG intersessional 
decision; clarify the scope of controls on chemical detection equipment 
in ECCNs 1A004, 1A995, and 2B351; restore the text of license 
requirements notes inadvertently omitted from three ECCNs in a 
previously published rule; and update the list in the EAR that 
identifies countries that are States Parties to the Chemical Weapons 
Convention (CWC).
Specifically, this rule implements the understandings reached at the 
June 2004 plenary meeting by adding three bacteria and two viruses to 
the list of AG-controlled plant pathogens described on the Commerce 
Control List (CCL) (Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the EAR). This rule 
also revises the AG-related licensing policies in the EAR, consistent 
with changes in the AG ``Guidelines for Transfers of Sensitive Chemical 
or Biological Items,`` by adding a new licensing factor to the list of 
factors that BIS will consider when determining what action should be 
taken on license applications to export or reexport AG-listed items on 
the CCL. In addition, this rule removes

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the chemical/biological (CB) licensing requirement for certain medical 
products that contain conotoxins. This rule revises Supplement No. 1 to 
part 740 (Country Groups) by adding to Country Group A:3 (Australia 
Group) the names of five countries that recently became AG members and 
by removing Bulgaria from Country Group D:3 (countries of concern for 
chemical/biological reasons) the latter change was inadvertently 
omitted from an AG plenary rule that BIS published on May 31, 2002. 
Supplement No. 1 to part 738 (Commerce Country Chart) is amended by 
removing the licensing requirements for the five new AG member 
countries, under CB Column 2, in conformance with the licensing policy 
that applies to AG participating countries.This rule amends the EAR to 
implement an AG intersessional decision, which was adopted after the 
June 2004 AG plenary meeting, by adding nine precursor chemicals to the 
list of AG-controlled precursor chemicals described in ECCN 1C350 on 
the CCL.
In addition, this rule amends ECCNs 1A004 and 2B351 to eliminate an 
apparent overlap between the controls of these two ECCNs as they apply 
to certain chemical detection equipment therefor specially designed or 
modified to identify or detect chemical warfare agents, but not 
specially designed for military use.
This rule also amends three CCL entries, which control certain 
precursor chemicals and/or mixtures and test kits containing such 
chemicals, to restore the text of the license requirements notes that 
were inadvertently omitted from these ECCNs in a rule that BIS 
published on July 30, 2004.
Finally, this rule revises Supplement No. 2 to part 745 of the EAR 
(titled ``States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the 
Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and 
on Their Destruction``) by adding the names of seven countries that 
recently became States Parties to the CWC.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/29/04                    69 FR 77890

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher, Export Administration Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th St & 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482 3355
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD25
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372. NOMENCLATURE CHANGE: REFERENCES TO ANOTHER AGENCY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730; 15 CFR 734; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 770; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This nomenclature change is being made to the Export 
Administration Regulations (EAR) to update the name of the U.S. State 
Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls to its new name, the 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/12/04                    69 FR 60545

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th and Pennsylvania NW., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3371
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD31
_______________________________________________________________________




373. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app. 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 10 USC 
7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 18 USC 2510 et seq; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 2151 
note, PL 108-175; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 30 USC 185(s); 42 
USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 46 USC app. 466c; 50 USC app. 5; 
PL 106-387; PL 107-56; EO 11912; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 
12851; EO 12854; EO 12918; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 12981; EO 13020; EO 
13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224; EO 13338; 30 USC 185(u)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 
756; 15 CFR 762; 15 CFR 764; 15 CFR 766; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes technical corrections and procedural changes 
to the Export Administration Regulations. Specifically, it: Updates the 
description of BIS's general plan of organization in section 730.4; 
revises and shortens the description of the scope of the Commerce 
Country Chart in section 738.3(a); clarifies availability of License 
Exception TMP for exhibition and demonstration in Country Group D:1; 
clarifies availability of License Exception TMP for reexports of kits 
of replacement parts to Country Group D:1; adds the Under Secretary for 
Industry and Security as an official who may determine whether 
information subject to section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act 
may be released to the public to conform to actual agency practice; 
removes a superfluous statement about responsibility to classify items 
from section 748.3(a); revises the description of emergency processing 
of license applications to conform to current agency practice; corrects 
a citation to the recordkeeping requirements pertaining to certificates 
or other documents obtained in connection with exports subject to the 
Inter-American Firearms Convention; redesignates two paragraphs in 
section 748.11 to conform to the standard Code of Federal Regulations 
structure; sets the value of aircraft and vessels on temporary sojourn 
to $0 for license application purposes to prevent confusing statistical 
values of items licensed for export to embargoed destinations; revises 
the titles of the head and deputy head of BIS in part 756 (Appeals) to 
conform to the currently applicable Departmental Organizational Orders; 
corrects a citation error in the prohibition against concealment or 
misrepresentation of facts and adds another citation to clearly 
distinguish the export control documents from the boycott report 
documents that are subject to section 764.2(g); revises the titles of 
the head of BIS in part 766 (Administrative Enforcement Proceedings) to 
conform to

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the currently applicable Departmental Organizational Orders; revises 
the definition of the term ``controlled country'' to make clear that 
they are countries subject to national security export controls, to add 
two previously omitted countries, and to reflect the shift of North 
Korea from Country Group E:2 to D:1; removes a reference to a no longer 
existent technical note and corrects the name of another document 
referenced in ECCN 1C018; and revises the ECCN 3A001 License Exceptions 
paragraph to exclude certain commodities controlled for missile 
technology reasons consistent with section 740.2(a)(5).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      02/18/05                     70 FR 8245

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD32
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374. [bull] DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM: ELECTRONIC 
TRANSMISSION OF REASONS FOR REJECTING RATED ORDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2061 et seq; 42 USC 5195 et seq; EO 12919; 
50 USC app 468; 10 USC 2538; 50 USC 82; EO 12742; EO 12656

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends section 700.13(d) of the Defense Priorities 
and Allocations System (DPAS) regulations to allow a person who has 
rejected a rated order to give his or her reasons for the rejection in 
writing or through electronic means rather than requiring the person to 
submit the rationale in writing (not electronically).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/04                    69 FR 67872
Final Action                    03/07/05                    70 FR 10864

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Baker, Export Specialist, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4060

RIN: 0694-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




375. [bull] REVISION OF LICENSE EXCEPTION TMP FOR ACTIVITIES BY 
ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO RELIEVE HUMAN SUFFERING IN SUDAN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; PL 106-
387; EO 13026; EO 13222

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises license exception TMP to allow employees 
and staff of certain organizations to take equipment such as portable 
telephones, personal computers and global positioning system receivers 
to Sudan for up to one years to facilitate the work of those 
organizations. The organizations covered by this rule are organizations 
registered by the Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control 
pursuant to 31 CFR section 538.521d and organizations that have been 
authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets Control to take, for 
humanitarian purposes, actions that would otherwise violate the 
Sudanese Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR part 538).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/18/05                     70 FR 8251
Correction                      02/28/05                     70 FR 9703

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________




376. [bull] REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS BASED ON 
THE 2004 MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME PLENARY AGREEMENTS; ADDITIONS 
TO THE ENTITY LIST; REVISIONS TO THE MISSILE CATCH-ALL CONTROLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; 22 USC 3201; EO 12851; . . .

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including various entries on 
the Commerce Control List (CCL), to reflect changes to the Missile 
Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Annex that were agreed to by MTCR 
member countries at the October 2004 Plenary in Seoul, South Korea. In 
addition to these changes, the EAR provide that the Bureau of Industry 
and Security (BIS) may inform exporters, individually or through 
amendment to the EAR, that a license is required for exports or 
reexports to certain entities. The EAR contain a list of such entities 
called the Entity List. This rule adds to the Entity List four entities 
located in Syria. Lastly, this rule revises the missile catch-all 
controls for Restrictions on Certain Rocket Systems, by clarifying that 
the general prohibition includes a license requirement for items that 
will be used, anywhere in the world except by governmental programs for 
nuclear weapons delivery of NPT Nuclear Weapons States that are also 
members of NATO, in the design, development, production or use of 
rocket systems or unmanned air vehicles, regardless of range 
capabilities, for the delivery of chemical, biological, or nuclear 
weapons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/10/05                    70 FR 11858

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th and Pennsylvania NW., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3371
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




377. [bull] DENIED PERSONS AND SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 1701; EO 13026; EO 13222; EO 
12938; EO 13020

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 758; 15 CFR 764; 15 CFR 
766; 15 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule removes all references in the Export 
Administration Regulations (EAR) to the supplement containing the list 
of persons denied export privileges (i.e., the ``Denied Persons List'' 
or DPL), because no such supplement exists in the Code of Federal 
Regulations, Title 15 Part 764. The DPL is described, but not 
published, in the Code of Federal Regulations. This change is also 
being made because the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is 
discontinuing its practice of including unofficial versions of both the 
DPL and the ``Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons'' 
(SDN) List in the unofficial loose-leaf edition of the EAR that is 
available by subscription from the U.S. Government Printing Office 
(GPO). Revisions to the DPL and SDN List are issued frequently enough 
as to make the quarterly, hard-copy versions of the lists inaccurate. 
The removal of these lists from the loose-leaf edition of the EAR will 
eliminate the possibility that any violations of the EAR would occur 
due to reliance upon outdated information contained in these lists.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      02/23/05                     70 FR 8718

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marcus Cohen, Regulatory Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th St. & PA Ave., N.W., 
Room 2705, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AD43
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)



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378. [bull] DRAFT FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARD (FIPS) 201, 
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION VERIFICATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND 
CONTRACTORS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: HSPD 12; PL 107-347

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The President tasked the Secretary of Commerce to promulgate, 
in accordance with applicable law, a Federal standard for secure and 
reliable forms of identification for Federal employees. The Federal 
Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201, Personal Identification 
Verification for Federal Employees and Contractors (FIPS 201) would 
specify the minimum necessary technical and operational requirements 
for such Federal identification credentials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          11/23/04                    69 FR 68128
Notice                          05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Barker, Computer Security Division, Department 
of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Phone: 301 975-8443
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0693-AB54
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Department of Commerce (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



379. [bull] AMERICAN LOBSTER FISHERY; FISHING EFFORT CONTROL MEASURES TO 
COMPLEMENT INTERSTATE LOBSTER MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE ATLANTIC 
STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS announces that it is considering, and seeking public 
comment on, revisions to Federal American lobster regulations for the 
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) associated with effort control measures 
as recommended for Federal implementation by the Atlantic States Marine 
Fisheries Commission (ASFMC) as outlined in the Interstate Fishery 
Management Plan for American Lobster (ISFMP). This action will evaluate 
effort control measures in certain Lobster Conservation Management 
Areas including: limits on future access based on historic 
participation criteria; procedures to allow trap transfers among 
qualifiers and impose a trap reduction or conservation tax on any trap 
transfers; and, implement a trap reduction schedule to meet the goals 
of the ISFMP.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/00/05

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ANPRM Comment Period End        07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
http://www.nero.noaa.gov/statefedoff

URL For Public Comments:
http://www.nero.noaa.gov/nero/comments/index.html

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

RIN: 0648-AT31
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



380. AMENDMENT 12 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE CRUSTACEAN 
FISHERIES OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 2005, Final regulations to 
be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 12 to the Crustaceans FMP would establish the U.S. 
EEZs around the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and U.S. 
Pacific remote island areas as crustaceans management areas and 
establish permit and reporting requirements for the crustacean 
fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AL67
_______________________________________________________________________




381. AMENDMENT 7 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE BOTTOMFISH 
FISHERIES OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 2005, Final regulations to be 
published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 7 to the Bottomfish FMP would close all Federal 
waters within 50 nm around Guam to bottomfish fishing vessels greater 
than 50 feet in length and establish permit and reporting requirements 
for these vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AM98
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 2006, Final regulations to 
be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Amendment 18A would address several administrative, 
enforcement, and monitoring issues in the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish 
Fishery including: (1) the use of VMS (2) the use of reef fish as bait, 
(3) the simultaneous possession of commercial and charter vessel 
permits on a vessel, and (4) maximum crew size on a charter vessel when 
fishing commercially. Additionally, the amendment would address release 
gear and protocols for releasing sea turtles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AN09
_______________________________________________________________________




383. MEASURES TO PREVENT OR MITIGATE AND CONSERVE, MANAGE, AND ALLOW 
FULL UTILIZATION OF SHARKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 2006, Final regulations to be 
published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: Implement Amendment 9 to the western Pacific pelagics FMP, 
which would establish trip limit for non-blue sharks in the Hawaii-
based longline fishery, establish a new definition for bottom longline 
and prohibit its use in the Hawaiian Islands and other management 
measures to protect and conserve shark resources in the region.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/05
Final Action                    02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AN76
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 2005, Final regulations to 
be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AN84
_______________________________________________________________________




385. REVISION OF AMERICAN LOBSTER REGULATIONS FOR THE EEZ

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative 
Management Act (Act), 16 USC et seq., NMFS announces that it is 
considering, and seeking public comment on, revisions to Federal 
American lobster regulations for the Exclusive Economic Zone in 
response to recommendations from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries 
Commission to NMFS in Addenda II and III to Amendment 3 to the 
Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster (ISFMP). This 
action would develop regulations relative to Addendum III to the ISFMP, 
and combine those with Addendum II (ANPRM and NOI published May and 
September of 2001, respectively) into a single environmental impact 
statement. Addendum II management measures would include minimum gauge 
size increases in five of the seven Lobster Conservation Management 
Areas (LCMA), lobster trap gear modifications, a 4-year lobster trap 
reduction schedule for LCMA 3, and a logbook requirement for LCMA 3 
lobster vessels. Addendum III would further modify Addendum II's gauge 
increase schedule and include new management measures for the majority 
of the LCMAs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/24/01                    66 FR 28726
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/25/01
ANPRM                           09/05/02                    67 FR 56800
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/07/02
NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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

RIN: 0648-AP18
_______________________________________________________________________




386. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT PERMIT STACKING IN THE LIMITED-
ENTRY FIXED-GEAR SABLEFISH FISHERY IN 2005 AND BEYOND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would implement the following 
Amendment 14 provisions: permit owners will be required to provide 
detailed ownership information to ensure that no person has ownership 
interest in or holds more than three permits; current permit owners who 
were not permit owners before November 1, 2000, will be required to be 
on board the vessel fishing against the sablefish cumulative limits

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associated with that vessel's permit(s); vessels landing sablefish 
against their primary season limits will be required to contact 
enforcement officials before making sablefish landings; vessel owners 
wishing to freeze sablefish at sea will be required to provide proof of 
a history of freezing sablefish at sea in the years 1998, 1999, or 
2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AP38
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 2005, Final regulations to 
be published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: NMFS amends its regulations to implement the Comprehensive 
Amendment Addressing the Sustainable Fisheries Act provisions of the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSFCMA) in 
the fishery management plans (FMPs) of the U.S. Caribbean. 
Specifically, the amendment includes actions to define fishery 
management units and sub-units; specifies biological reference points 
and stock status determination criteria; regulates fishing mortality; 
rebuilds overfished fisheries; conserves and protects yellowfin 
grouper; and achieves the MSFCMA bycatch mandates. Also incorporated 
into this FMP amendment are alternatives to describe and identify 
essential fish habitat (EFH), and alternatives to address adverse 
effects of fishing on EFH. The intended effect of this action is to 
ensure the stewardship of living marine resources for the benefit of 
the Nation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AP51
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

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

Abstract: Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic 
mackerel, squid, and butterfish fisheries would establish a controlled 
access program for mackerel, address essential fish habitat, and revise 
the Illex quota procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP60
_______________________________________________________________________




389. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGULATORY CHANGES RESULTING FROM THE 
AMENDMENTS AND EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would implement the regulatory changes 
resulting from the recently renegotiated Treaty on Fisheries between 
the Governments of Certain Pacific Island States and the Government of 
the United States of America, as authorized under the South Pacific 
Tuna Act. These changes include the implementation of an electronic 
vessel monitoring system for U.S. purse seine vessels licensed to fish 
within the Treaty Area. The location information will be provided to 
the Forum Fisheries Agency, located in Honiara, Solomon Islands, as 
well as NOAA Fisheries. This rule would eliminate the prohibition of 
duly authorized U.S. longline vessels from fishing in the high seas 
areas within the Treaty Area. Additionally, it will impose minor 
modifications in the various reporting requirements, as well as modify 
the areas of fishing allowed in the exclusive economic zones of the 
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Karnella, Pacific Islands Area Office, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1601

[[Page 26693]]

Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814-4700
Phone: 808 973-2985

RIN: 0648-AP61
_______________________________________________________________________




390. AMENDMENT 71A TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE GROUNDFISH 
FISHERY OF THE BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 0648-AP67
_______________________________________________________________________




391. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ADJUST PERMIT RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS AND 
TRANSFERABILITY RESTRICTIONS IN NWHI'S HOOMALU ZONE AND MAU LIMITED 
ACCESS PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment under the Bottomfish FMP would 
remove annual landings requirement for permit renewal, revise permit 
transferability restrictions, establish permit eligibility for the Mau 
Zone, and establish a mechanism to facilitate permits through a 
community development program in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands 
bottomfish limited access programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/05
Final Action                    02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

Related RIN: Merged with 0648-AK82
RIN: 0648-AQ20
_______________________________________________________________________




392. FISHERIES OF THE UNITED STATES; NATIONAL STANDARD 1

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is considering revisions to the national standard 
guidelines for national standard 1 that specify criteria for 
determining overfishing and establishing rebuilding schedules. There 
have been concerns expressed by the scientific community, fisheries 
managers, the fishing industry, and environmental groups regarding the 
appropriateness of some aspects of these guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/14/03                     68 FR 7492
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/17/03
Comment Period Extended         03/03/03                     68 FR 9967
NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Millikin, Fishery Management Specialist, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2341

RIN: 0648-AQ63
_______________________________________________________________________




393. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement a limited access program, 
implement management measures to management area 1A, and make other 
adjustments to the Atlantic Herring FMP.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/06
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AQ87
_______________________________________________________________________




394. TURTLE MITIGATION FOR NON-HAWAII-BASED PELAGIC LONGLINE AND NON-
LONGLINE VESSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment under the western Pacific pelagics 
FMP

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would establish the following sea turtle mitigation measures: gear and 
handling requirements, protected species workshop attendance, and 
shallow-setting restrictions for vessels registered for use with 
western Pacific longline general permits and non-longline vessels using 
hooks to target pelagic management unit species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AQ91
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would implement AFA single geographic 
location allowing AFA-qualified inshore floating processors the 
flexibility to relocate between reporting weeks rather than between 
fishing years for the purpose of processing targeted BSAI pollock. In 
addition, this rulemaking would address obsolete and inconsistent 
inshore/offshore language in both the BSAI and GOA groundfish FMPs and 
recommend removing the GOA inshore/offshore allocation sunset date.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR06
_______________________________________________________________________




396. REGULATORY RULEMAKING TO REVISE ACCOUNTING FOR EXTERNALLY TAGGED 
HALIBUT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise accounting procedures when 
deducting halibut catch from the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ). Only 
those halibut with external tags are excluded from IFQ quota deduction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR09
_______________________________________________________________________




397. CATCHER VESSEL ELECTRONIC REPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS revises it regulations to allow the operator of a 
catcher vessel the option of using an NMFS-approved electronic version 
of the logbook in place of the paper logbook. Currently, paper daily 
fishing logbooks are required from catcher vessels greater than 60 feet 
in length overall. Requirements for completion and submittal of the 
logbooks exist in the regulations at 50 CFR part 679. Recent advances 
in technology have allowed catcher vessels to use an electronic version 
of the logbook to record the required information. The current 
regulations would be changed to reflect the different options available 
to catcher vessels when submitting data. The use of the electronic 
logbooks would not be required by NMFS at this time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR30
_______________________________________________________________________




398. ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS FISHERIES IN THE EEZ; MODIFICATION OF FEDERAL 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1851

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS announces that it is considering, and seeking public 
comment on, revisions to Federal Atlantic striped bass regulations for 
the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in response to recommendations 
from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) to 
the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary). The Commission recommended that 
the Secretary remove the moratorium on the harvest of Atlantic striped 
bass in the EEZ after a 13-year closure; implement a 28-inch minimum 
size

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limit for the recreational and commercial Atlantic striped bass 
fisheries in the EEZ; and allow states the ability to adopt more 
restrictive rules for fishermen and vessels licensed in their 
jurisdiction. NMFS is soliciting comments with this notice regarding 
possible management measures and issues that NMFS should consider 
relative to these recommendations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/21/03                    68 FR 43074
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/20/03
Comment Period Extended         08/26/03                    68 FR 51232
Notice of Intent                10/20/03                    68 FR 59906
NPRM                            11/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 0648-AR33
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 13B will: (1) Redefine, as needed, the snapper-
grouper fishery management unit (FMU) and FMU sub-units; (2) define 
biomass-based estimates of biological reference points and status 
determination criteria for all stocks/complexes that comprise the FMU; 
(3) establish rebuilding schedules based on biomass-based estimates of 
status determination criteria for all overfished stocks/complexes in 
the FMU; (4) establish control rules and implement management measures, 
as needed, to end overfishing and rebuild overfished stocks; (5) review 
the implementation of the Logbook/Atlantic Coastal Cooperative 
Statistics Program bycatch reporting program in the context of its 
consistency with the MSFCMA requirement to establish a standardized 
bycatch reporting methodology; (6) assess the practicability of 
additional bycatch reduction measures; and (7) assess the 
practicability of changes to the renewal period on commercial snapper-
grouper permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AR38
_______________________________________________________________________




400. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; AMENDMENTS TO THE FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC TUNAS, SWORDFISH, AND SHARKS AND THE 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC BILLFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will address numerous issues for the Atlantic 
tunas, swordfish, shark,and billfish fisheries. These issues include 
reviewing data for updates as part of a five-year review of essential 
fish habitat; considering workshops to reduce bycatch and bycatch 
mortality, increase regulatory compliance, and increase communication 
with fishermen; reviewing current time/area closures and the need for 
modifications; preventing overfishing of finetooth sharks and albacore 
tuna; adjusting bluefin tuna effort controls and quota allocations to 
improve management; considering changes to the fishing year definition 
and currently authorized gear types; and strengthening measures to 
reduce billfish mortality across all highly migratory species 
fisheries. This rule will also consider combining the two fishery 
management plans into one document.
This action would affect fishermen fishing for highly migratory species 
in the Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. 
Many of the actions in this rule will simplify or improve the 
management of the fisheries to help fishermen understand the 
regulations and the management process. Other actions in this rule 
could change quota allocations, but would not likely change overall 
quotas. Additionally, while the actions may establish new requirements, 
such as workshops, or modify existing requirements, such as the time/
area closures, the actions are not expected to reduce the number of 
people fishing for highly migratory species. Some actions, for example, 
modifications to time/area closures, could have negative or positive 
economic impacts, depending on the extent of the changes needed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

Related RIN: Merged with 0648-AR61
RIN: 0648-AR60

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_______________________________________________________________________




401. FULL RETENTION AND MONITORING PROGRAM IN THE SHOREBASED PACIFIC 
WHITING FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) at 
their October 21 to 25, 1996, meeting in San Francisco, California 
addressed the treatment and disposition of salmon in the groundfish 
trawl fisheries, specifically the shore-based whiting fishery. At that 
meeting, the Pacific Council discussed the retention of salmon in the 
shore-based whiting fishery and took action to maintain a viable shore-
based whiting fishery by using exempted fishing permits (EFPs). These 
EFPs allowed the shore-based whiting fleet to temporarily deliver 
unsorted catch to processing plants and provided for the monitoring of 
incidentally taken salmon until a permanent monitoring program could be 
implemented. In keeping with the Pacific Council's recommendation, NMFS 
is proceeding with implementing a monitoring program for the shore-
based whiting fishery. This action will aid in the sustainable 
management of Pacific Coast salmon and groundfish fisheries while 
providing an important economic opportunity to those associated with 
the harvest, processing, and selling of whiting taken by the shore-
based whiting fleet. The need for implementing a permanent monitoring 
program in the shore-based Pacific whiting fishery is to provide for a 
full retention fishery by enabling the shore-based whiting fleet, 
comprised exclusively of catcher vessels, to deliver unsorted catch to 
processing plants. This practice is necessary to ensure that whiting 
landings are of market quality, while abiding by Federal groundfish 
regulations and those implementing the Pacific Coast salmon and 
groundfish fishery management plans (FMPs).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AR63
_______________________________________________________________________




402. AMENDMENT 8 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE BOTTOMFISH 
FISHERIES OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 8 would establish bottomfish management areas in 
Federal waters around the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands 
and the Pacific Remote Island Areas, add 48 bottomfish management unit 
species, and establish permit and reporting requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AR65
_______________________________________________________________________




403. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ADD AND REVISE CERTAIN SPECIES CODES IN 50 
CFR 679

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would add or revise species codes 
to an existing collection. These changes are done in coordination with 
Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The species codes currently in use 
are presented in table 2 to part 679. Code 112, Pacific hake, would be 
added because fishermen in the EEZ off the coast of Alaska are now 
catching more of this fish species and need a way to document the 
weight. Code 702, Big Skate, would be added because State of Alaska and 
NMFS management need to identify the catch of this species specifically 
rather than in the miscellaneous code 700, General Skates. Code 932, 
Opilio Tanner Crab, would be renamed as Snow Tanner Crab because this 
revised name is more common among the fishing industry. These changes 
in the species codes are not controversial and are expected to be 
supported by all interested entities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR67
_______________________________________________________________________




404. AMENDMENT 72 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE GROUNDFISH OF 
THE GULF OF ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would eliminate an existing requirement under the 
Improved Retention/Improved Utilization (IR/IU) program that groundfish 
fisheries retain shallow water flatfish in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). 
This action may relieve some harvesting and utilization restrictions

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on GOA groundfish harvesting and processing operations. It follows a 
parallel action taken in the BSAI to relieve those groundfish fisheries 
from requirements to retain all IR/IU flatfish species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR72
_______________________________________________________________________




405. REVISIONS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF EXEMPTED FISHING AND 
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS amends the regulations at 50 CFR 600.745. The action is 
intended to provide clearer guidance to the public for obtaining 
appropriate acknowledgments and permits and to facilitate the timely 
conduct of research to address bycatch and habitat issues in the 
fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AR78
_______________________________________________________________________




406. GEAR IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS ON BUOYS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise requirements for markings on buoys as 
described at 679.24(a) by removing the requirement to mark the vessel's 
name on all hook and line, longline pot, and pot and line marker buoys 
carried on board or used by any vessel regulated by 50 CFR part 679. 
The buoys could then be marked with either the vessel's Federal 
fisheries permit number or the vessel's ADF&G vessel registration 
number.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/05
Final Action                    02/00/06
Final Action Effective          03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR90
_______________________________________________________________________




407. FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4001 to 4017

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1989, NOAA issued a final rule implementing the Fish and 
Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (Act), as it pertains to seafood 
marketing councils for one or more species of fish or fish products. 
The rule was stricken from the Code of Federal Regulations as part of a 
Presidential regulatory reform effort along with a large number of 
other rules and regulations unused or little used. In light of evidence 
that seafood marketing councils may be a valuable tool in the near 
future NOAA now plans to reissue this rule which governs the 
establishment and operations of such councils. This rule is intended to 
implement the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gordon Helm, Deputy Director, Office of Constituent 
Affairs, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2379

RIN: 0648-AS09
_______________________________________________________________________




408. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SEVERAL 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT ELEMENTS OF THE CDQ PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would modify several fishery 
management elements of the CDQ Program, including: how to address which 
annual CDQ reserves should be allocated among CDQ groups; relaxing 
strict quota accountability standards; and determining a means to 
accommodate changes made in the annual specifications process to 
preexisting CDQ percentage allocations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region,

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Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7221
Fax: 907 586-7249

RIN: 0648-AS13
_______________________________________________________________________




409. AMENDMENT 13 TO FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHRIMP FISHERY OF 
THE GULF OF MEXICO, U.S. WATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is developing 
Amendment 13 to establish a permitting system for the royal red shrimp 
fishery that is complementary to the existing permit system for the 
penaeid shrimp fishery. In accordance with requirements of the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Amendment 
also will establish or revise stock status thresholds and targets 
including MSY, OY, as well as the ``overfished'' and ``overfishing'' 
definitions for the shrimp species in the management unit, and a 
bycatch reporting methodology.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS15
_______________________________________________________________________




410. AMENDMENT 6 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHRIMP FISHERY 
OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is developing 
Amendment 6 to refine and revise the management strategy for the 
various shrimp stocks. A permitting and reporting system will be 
established for the shrimp fishery of the South Atlantic exclusive 
economic zone. In accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act, the amendment will revise or establish 
stock status thresholds and targets including MSY, OY, as well as the 
``overfished'' and ``overfishing'' definitions for the shrimp species 
in the management unit. Additional actions will address bycatch 
reduction in the fisheries, as well as establish bycatch reporting 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          03/07/05                    70 FR 10931
Comment Period End              05/06/05
NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS16
_______________________________________________________________________




411. AMENDMENT 14 TO THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS 
FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 14 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass 
Fishery Management would revise the allocation of summer flounder 
quota.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AS22
_______________________________________________________________________




412. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE TILEFISH FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Tilefish 
Fishery would implement Individual Transferable Quotas in the tilefish 
fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AS25

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_______________________________________________________________________




413. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH MEASURES AUTHORIZING THE OPTIONAL 
USE OF ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK FORMS IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 2006, Final, Statutory, Final 
regulations must be published within 30 days of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment, under the western Pacific Pelagics 
FMP, would allow fishermen the option of using logbook forms in 
substitution of paper logbook forms for Federal data recording and 
reporting requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AS29
_______________________________________________________________________




414. MEASURES TO REDUCE INTERACTIONS WITH SEABIRDS IN THE HAWAII-BASED 
LONGLINE FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment under the western Pacific pelagics 
FMP would revise current seabird interaction mitigation measures 
governing the Hawaii-based pelagic longline fishery that may include 
longline gear side-setting methods, as well as other equally or more 
effective measures, to reduce the take of seabirds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AS30
_______________________________________________________________________




415. AMENDMENT 6 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE PRECIOUS CORALS 
FISHERIES OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: Amendment 6 to the Precious Corals FMP would designate the 
U.S. EEZ around the Northern Mariana Islands as an exploratory X-P-C 
and establish permit and reporting requirements, and harvest quota.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AS31
_______________________________________________________________________




416. FRAMEWORK 1 TO THE RED CRAB FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This framework would implement a multi-year specification 
process for the deep sea red crab fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AS35
_______________________________________________________________________




417. FEE SYSTEM FOR REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN TO HARVESTERS OF PACIFIC 
GROUNDFISH FISHERY AND CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON, AND OREGON FISHERIES FOR 
DUNGENESS CRAB AND PINK SHRIMP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1861 a(b) to 1861 a(e)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action implements a fee system for repayment of the 
fishing capacity reduction loans in the Pacific coast groundfish 
fishery and California, Oregon, and Washington dungeness crab and pink 
shrimp fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/16/04                    69 FR 67100
NPRM Comment Period End         12/16/04
Second NPRM                     04/08/05                    70 FR 17949
Second NPRM Comment Period End  05/09/05
Review of Comments              06/00/05

[[Page 26700]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 0648-AS38
_______________________________________________________________________




418. FEE SYSTEM FOR REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN TO HARVESTORS OF BERING SEA/
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS KING AND TANNER CRABS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement a fee system for repayment of the 
fishing capacity reduction loans in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands 
king and tanner crab fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS46
_______________________________________________________________________




419. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS); REDUCING SEA TURTLE TAKES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the regulations governing the 
Atlantic pelagic longline fishery based upon a June 1, 2004, Biological 
Opinion regarding Atlantic sea turtles. This amendment could include 
framework mechanisms that would allow the Agency to take action, such 
as partial or rolling closures or gear or effort restrictions, if the 
number of sea turtle interactions or mortalities exceed anticipated 
levels during a certain period of time. This action would not change 
established quotas for target species and is not expected to change 
overall effort in the fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/12/04                    69 FR 49858
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/12/04
NPRM                            08/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AS49
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, July 1, 2005.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS59
_______________________________________________________________________




421. ESTABLISH MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN 
MARIANA ISLANDS BOTTOMFISH FISHERY UNDER THE WESTERN PACIFIC BOTTOMFISH 
AND SEAMOUNT GROUNDFISH FMP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 2005.
Final, Statutory, April 2005.
Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published within 30 days of 
end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment under the western Pacific 
Bottomfish/Seamount Groundfish FMP would establish measures including 
limits on bottomfish harvest, reporting requirements, area closures, 
and gear vessel restrictions in the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/06
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator,

[[Page 26701]]

Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AS63
_______________________________________________________________________




422. REVISE PRECIOUS CORAL MEASURES TO INCREASE THE PROTECTION OF BLACK 
CORAL RESOURCES IN HAWAII

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 2005.
Final, Statutory, May 2005.
Final, Statutory, Final regulations to be published within 30 days of 
end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment under the western Pacific Precious 
Corals FMP would revise the minimum harvest size for black corals and 
other measures to protect and conserve Hawaii black corals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/05
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AS64
_______________________________________________________________________




423. GENERIC AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS OF OFFSHORE 
AQUACULTURE OF SELECTED FISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would: (1) Summarize existing Gulf Federal 
statutes, programs and rules that apply to aquaculture of fish and 
marine organisms in waters of the EEZ; (2) list the fishery stocks that 
may be cultured in an aquaculture program; (3) discuss the 
environmental and other effects of the various aquaculture practices; 
(4) establish a permitting with conditions and requirements for permit 
issuance and renewal; (5) establish allowable marine aquaculture 
systems; (6) establish additional regulations to aid in the enforcement 
of marine aquaculture activities; and (7) consider designating areas 
for siting aquaculture facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS65
_______________________________________________________________________




424. GENERIC AMENDMENT FOR ADDRESSING ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT 
REQUIREMENTS, HABITAT AREAS OF PARTICULAR CONCERN, AND GEAR RESTRICTIONS 
FOR ALL FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 2005.
Final, Statutory, June 2005.

Abstract: This action would amend all seven of the Council's fishery 
management plans and proposes alternatives that will: (1) Describe and 
identify essential fish habitat (EFH) and habitat areas of particular 
concern (HAPC) for all species and life stages in the fishery 
management unit of the Gulf of Mexico; and (2) minimize to the extent 
practicable the adverse effects of fishing gear or activities on EFH.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS66
_______________________________________________________________________




425. AMENDMENT 25 TO THE REEF FISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF 
FISH RESOURCES IN THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 25 would address whether to allow the current 
moratorium on the issuance of charter vessel/headboat (recreational 
for-hire) permits to expire on June 16, 2006, to extend the moratorium 
for a finite period (5 or 10 years), or replace the moratorium with a 
limited access system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305

[[Page 26702]]

Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS68
_______________________________________________________________________




426. AMENDMENT 24 TO THE REEF FISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF 
FISH RESOURCES IN THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 24 would address whether to allow the current 
moratorium on the issuance of reef fish permits to expire on December 
31, 2005, and the reef fish fishery to revert to open access, to extend 
the moratorium for a finite period (5 or 10 years), or to replace the 
moratorium with a limited access system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/05                    70 FR 17401
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/05
NPRM                            04/23/05                    70 FR 21170
NPRM Comment Period End         06/09/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS69
_______________________________________________________________________




427. AMENDMENT 17 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR COASTAL MIGRATORY 
PELAGIC RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 17 would address whether to allow the current 
moratorium on the issuance of charter vessel/headboat (recreational 
for-hire) permits to expire on June 16, 2006, or to extend the 
moratorium for a finite period (5 or 10 years), or replace the 
moratorium with a limited access system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS70
_______________________________________________________________________




428. ESTABLISH MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR THE WESTERN PACIFIC SQUID FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under an amendment to the Western Pacific Pelagics FMP, 
pelagic squid would be designated as a management unit species and 
measures would be established, governing the pelagic squid fishery in 
western Pacific region.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AS71
_______________________________________________________________________




429. AMENDMENT TO REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE ANTARCTIC MARINE LIVING 
RESOURCES CONVENTION ACT OF 1984

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 2431 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment to regulations for Antarctic Marine Living 
Resources implements measures adopted by the parties to the Convention 
on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1917
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AS75
_______________________________________________________________________




430. INDIVIDUAL FISHING QUOTA PROGRAM; RESTRUCTURE DATE-SPECIFIC QUOTA 
SHARE REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773 to 773k; 16 USC 1801; 16 USC 3631

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679; 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would restructure date-specific regulations 
governing the halibut U.S. Individual Fishing Quota fishery to 
reference a time, relative to the season opening and closing dates, 
when operational events should occur relative to certain fishing season 
milestones. This action is necessary to provide the International 
Pacific

[[Page 26703]]

Halibut Commission (IPHC) with flexibility to adjust fishing season 
durations and time periods to meet fishery management needs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS77
_______________________________________________________________________




431. CORRECT AND CLARIFY AMENDMENT 13 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action makes corrections and clarifications to the final 
rule implementing Amendment 13, as well as previous groundfish actions. 
These corrections are administrative in nature and are intended to 
correct inaccurate references and other inadvertent errors and to 
clarify specific regulations to maintain consistency with the intent of 
Amendment 13.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS80
_______________________________________________________________________




432. [bull] HALIBUT AND SABLEFISH IFQ PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300; 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed action would amend regulations for the Halibut 
and Sablefish IFQ Program by: (1) Instituting an emergency medical 
transfer program; (2) tightening criteria for the use of hired masters; 
(3) adding vessel clearance requirements to the sablefish fisheries in 
the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; (4) changing product recovery 
rates for sablefish; (5) adjusting the halibut QS block program; and 
(6) amending vessel classification QS use allowances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS84
_______________________________________________________________________




433. [bull] FMP FOR THE SCALLOP FISHERY OFF ALASKA AMENDMENT 10

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773; 16 USC 1801; 16 USC 3631

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would modify the gear endorsements under the 
a license limitation program (scallop LLP) for the scallop fishery. The 
LLP limits access to the commercial scallop fisheries in the exclusive 
economic zone (EEZ) off Alaska. This rulemaking would change the 6-foot 
dredge restriction endorsement in the scallop LLP to two 10-foot dredge 
(or two dredges with a combined width of 20 ft) restriction 
endorsement. This change would allow two LLP holders with the current 
endorsement to fish in federal waters outside Cook Inlet with a maximum 
of two ten-foot dredges.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

PR/Notice of Availability       03/24/05                    70 FR 15063
NOA/Comment Period End          05/23/05
NPRM                            04/13/05                    70 FR 19409
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS90
_______________________________________________________________________




434. [bull] FISHERIES OFF WEST COAST STATES AND IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC; 
WEST COAST SALMON FISHERIES; AMENDMENT 14; ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT (EFH) 
DESCRIPTIONS FOR PACIFIC SALMON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement Amendment 14 to the Pacific 
Salmon Fishery Management Plan (Salmon FMP) to identify and describe 
Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) for Pacific salmon. The intent of this 
rule is to codify the EFH identifications and descriptions for 
freshwater and marine habitats of Pacific salmon managed under the 
Salmon FMP, including Chinook, Coho, and Pink salmon in Washington, 
Oregon, and California. In addition, the intent of this rule is to 
comply with the October 1, 2003, court order of the U.S. District Court 
for the District of Idaho, and to promote the conservation and 
enhancement of Pacific salmon EFH.

[[Page 26704]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AS96
_______________________________________________________________________




435. [bull] AREA 4C/4D SELECTIVE IFQ/CDQ BOUNDARY PERMEABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300; 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would allow holders of Area 4C halibut Individual 
Fishing Quota (IFQ) and Community Development Quota (CDQ) to harvest 
such halibut IFQ/CDQ in Area 4D. Currently, halibut IFQ and CDQ 
allocated in a particular area may only be harvested in that same area, 
in accordance with biomass-based quotas, except that halibut CDQ (only) 
allocated in Area 4D may be harvested in Area 4E. This action would 
also allow additional fishing opportunities to attain the assigned Area 
4C IFQ and CDQ quotas for two Pribilof Island communities (St. Paul and 
St. George) in Area 4C, which are managed by two CDQ groups.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT03
_______________________________________________________________________




436. [bull] AMENDMENT 79 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS MANAGEMENT AREA ESTABLISHING A 
GROUNDFISH RETENTION STANDARD

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 3631; 16 USC 773-773k

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule implementing Amendment 79 to the Bering Sea and 
Aleutian Islands Groundfish FMP would establish a groundfish retention 
standard (GRS) for non-AFA catcher/processors that are 125 ft or 
greater in length overall (LOA). This rule would establish a year-round 
GRS of 75 percent in 2006 (that is, vessels would be required to retain 
at least 75 percent of their groundfish catch in the initial year of 
the program); 80 percent in 2007; and 85 percent in 2008. This action 
is intended to further minimize discards in the BSAI.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT04
_______________________________________________________________________




437. [bull] FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 41 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would allow greater participation in the Closed 
Area I Hook Gear Haddock Special Access Program approved under 
Framework Adjustment 40 A to the Northeast Multispecies FMP. 
Specifically, limited access vessels would be able to use Category B 
DAS to target healthy stocks of groundfish (haddock) in an area 
previously closed to fishing. The intended effect of this action would 
be to provide fishing opportunities that would mitigate some of the 
negative economic and social impacts caused by the effort reductions in 
Amendment 13.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT08
_______________________________________________________________________




438. [bull] IDENTIFY AND MANAGE ALASKA FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR EFH 
AND HAPC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, August 13, 2006, Court settlement 
deadline.

Abstract: This rulemaking would identify essential fish habitat (EFH) 
and habitat areas of particular concern (HAPC) in Alaska waters and 
implement management measures for the conservation of these areas. 
Portions of EFH have been established as management areas, HAPC, and 
zones where fishing activities would be restricted. Vessels fishing in 
the Aleutian Islands subarea would also be required to carry vessel 
monitoring systems. The implementation of these regulations is 
necessary to comply with a national court settlement regarding EFH.

[[Page 26705]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT09
_______________________________________________________________________




439. [bull] FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 17 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Framework Adjustment 17 would revise a provision included in 
the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan that allows vessels to 
terminate special access area trips early for unforeseen events. The 
revised provision eliminates an automatic charge and associated 
reduction in possession limit by allowing vessels to resume trips into 
the special access areas without loss of allowed scallop possession 
limit. Framework Adjustment 17 would also require that all vessels 
issued open access, General Category scallop permits that intend to 
land more than 40 pounds of scallops be equipped with electronic vessel 
monitoring systems to allow fishing activity to be monitored and 
tracked for enforcement and fishery evaluation purposes. General 
Category scallop vessels operating vessel monitoring systems would be 
allowed to turn off the vessel monitoring systems if the vessel does 
not have any scallops on board and while the vessel is secured to a 
fixed dock or mooring

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AT10
_______________________________________________________________________




440. [bull] AMENDMENT 11 TO THE COASTAL PELAGIC SPECIES FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 2005.
Final, Statutory, December 2005.

Abstract: Amendment 11 would implement a comprehensive, long-term 
allocation framework for annual apportionment of the Pacific sardine 
harvest guideline. Objectives of the action would include ensuring 
optimal utilization of the resource and equitably allocating harvest 
opportunity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT11
_______________________________________________________________________




441. [bull] REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO THE REEF FISH MANAGEMENT PLAN TO SET 
RED GROUPER TAC AND SHALLOW-WATER GROUPER MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR THE 
2006-2008 SEASONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 15, 2004, Secretarial Amendment 1 to the Reef Fish 
Fishery Management Plan was implemented and established a red grouper 
rebuilding plan made retroactive to 2003. The purpose of this 
regulatory amendment is to evaluate total allowable catch (TAC) 
increases for the 2006-2008 period in accordance with the projected red 
grouper rebuilding trajectories. In 2004, the commercial grouper 
fishery experienced quota closures for the first time. NMFS, in working 
with industry and the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 
established trip limits through an emergency rule in March 2005 to 
postpone the quota closure. Thus, the regulatory amendment additionally 
evaluates grouper trip limit alternatives to postpone quota closures 
during the fishing season as seen in 2004. This amendment would make 
the trip limits permanent. Finally, the regulatory amendment evaluates 
the effect of unexpectedly high recreational landings in 2004 and will 
develop measures to constrain the recreational harvest to levels 
consistent with the rebuilding plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AT12
_______________________________________________________________________




442. [bull] TRANSFER OF MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE ATLANTIC COAST RED 
DRUM RESOURCE FROM THE SOUTH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

[[Page 26706]]

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will revoke the federal Atlantic Coast Red Drum 
Fishery Management Plan under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation 
and Management Act and transfer management authority from the South 
Atlantic Fishery Management Council to the Atlantic States Marine 
Fisheries Commission under the auspices of the Atlantic Coastal 
Cooperative Management Act. This action will maintain the prohibition 
on possession and harvest of red drum in the Exclusive Economic Zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AT13
_______________________________________________________________________




443. [bull] SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2006 ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID, AND 
BUTTERFISH FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish specifications for the 2006 
fishing year for the Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish 
fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT19
_______________________________________________________________________




444. [bull] SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2006 ATLANTIC BLUEFISH FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement specifications for the 2006 
fishing year for the Atlantic bluefish fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT20
_______________________________________________________________________




445. [bull] SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2006 ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish specifications for the Atlantic 
herring fishery for the 2006 fishing year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT21
_______________________________________________________________________




446. [bull] SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2006 MONKFISH FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish specifications for the 2006 
fishing year for the Monkfish fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT22
_______________________________________________________________________




447. [bull] FRAMEWORK 42 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would make biennial adjustments for the Northeast 
multispecies fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Kurkul, Regional Administrator, Northeast 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and

[[Page 26707]]

Atmospheric Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AT24
_______________________________________________________________________




448. [bull] FRAMEWORK 18 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would make biennial adjustments to the Atlantic 
sea scallop fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT25
_______________________________________________________________________




449. [bull] FRAMEWORK 16 TO THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA 
BASS FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Framework 16 would provide alternatives for use of 
recreational data in setting specifications and to allow regional 
conservation equivalency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT26
_______________________________________________________________________




450. [bull] SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2006 FISHING YEAR FOR THE SUMMER 
FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS FISHERIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will establish specifications for the 2006 
fishing year for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass 
Fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT27
_______________________________________________________________________




451. [bull] SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2006 RECREATIONAL FISHERIES FOR 
SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement the specifications for the 2006 
fishing year for the summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass 
recreational fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT28
_______________________________________________________________________




452. [bull] FRAMEWORK 1 TO THE SPINY DOGFISH FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Framework 1 would provide for multiple year specifications 
for the spiny dogfish fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT29
_______________________________________________________________________




453. [bull] WEST COAST HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES, CORRECTING AMENDMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 2005, Final rule must be 
published within 60 days of end of comment period on the proposed rule.

Abstract: This rule will make clarifications and corrections to the 
final rules published to implement the Fishery Management Plan for U.S. 
West Coast Highly Migratory Species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/05

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Final Action                    09/00/05
Final Action Effective          10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT32
_______________________________________________________________________




454. [bull] RESTRICTIONS FOR 2005 PURSE SEINE AND LONGLINE FISHERIES IN 
THE EASTERN TROPICAL PACIFIC OCEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 951 to961 and 971 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 1, 2005, agreement under IATTC.

Abstract: NMFS announces the 2005 conservation and management measures 
for international tuna fisheries in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. 
These are a six-week closure of purse seine fisheries and a closure of 
any national longline fishery which reaches a catch level for bigeye 
tuna equal to the catch made by that fleet in 2001. The intended effect 
of the rule is to establish prohibition of U.S. vessels purse seine 
fishing for tuna in the IATTC Convention Area for the November 20 to 
December 31 period and to announce that the U.S. longline fishery in 
the Convention Area will be closed if the catch in 2005 reaches the 
catch level of 2001. This will conform to the IATTC recommendation that 
was approved by the Department of State.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT33
_______________________________________________________________________




455. [bull] LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAM FOR LONGLINE AND DRIFT GILLNET VESSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 2005, Final rule must be 
published within 60 days of end of comment period on the proposed rule.

Abstract: This rule will establish a limited entry program and 
associated management measures for vessels fishing with longline and 
drift gillnet gear under the Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West 
Coast Highly Migratory Species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/05
Final Action                    11/00/05
Final Action Effective          12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT35
_______________________________________________________________________




456. TAKING AND IMPORTING MARINE MAMMALS: TAKING MARINE MAMMALS 
INCIDENTAL TO CONDUCTING OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES IN THE GULF 
OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1371(a)(5)(A)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.101 to 216.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service has received an 
application from the U.S. Minerals Management Service for regulations 
under section 101(a)(5)(A) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) 
to authorize the taking of marine mammals incidental to conducting oil 
and gas exploration activities by U.S. citizens in the Gulf of Mexico. 
Without this authorization, the taking of marine mammals is prohibited 
by the MMPA. In order to authorize the taking and issue authorizations, 
NMFS must, through regulations, determine that the proposed activity 
will have no more than a negligible impact on the affected species and 
stocks of marine mammals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20912
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AQ71
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement modifications of the Atlantic 
Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP). The ALWTRP was developed 
pursuant to section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The 
commercial fishery requirements provided in this rule are intended to 
implement the additional requirements recommended by the

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Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team and NMFS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AS01
_______________________________________________________________________




458. RIGHT WHALE SHIP STRIKE REDUCTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are to implement a strategy to reduce the 
known mortalities to North Atlantic right whales as a result of 
collisions with vessels, which account for more confirmed right whale 
deaths than any other human-related activity. The strategy addresses 
the lack of recovery of the endangered North Atlantic right whale by 
reducing the likelihood and threat of ship strike mortalities to the 
species. NMFS has developed a framework of proposed, new operational 
measures for the shipping industry as an element of this strategy, 
including consideration of routing and speed restrictions. These 
operational measures would be limited to areas and times when North 
Atlantic right whales and ships overlap to reduce the likelihood of 
ship strikes to the extent practicable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/01/04                    69 FR 30857
ANPRM Comment Period Extended   07/09/04                    69 FR 41446
ANPRM Comment Period Extended   09/13/04                    69 FR 55135
NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/pr2

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AS36
_______________________________________________________________________




459. [bull] SEA TURTLE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL SCALLOP FISHING

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is preparing a rule to require sea turtle conservation 
measures for all scallop vessels fishing in the mid-Atlantic from May 1 
through November 30 each year. Implemented under the Endangered Species 
Act, the purpose of this rulemaking is to minimize the take of sea 
turtles in scallop gear. This rule would require all scallop vessels, 
regardless of size or permit category, to modify their dredge(s) when 
fishing south of 41 deg. 9.0' N. latitude, from the shoreline to the 
Exclusive Economic Zone. All dredges used for fishing must be modified 
with evenly spaced ``tickler'' chains and ``vertical'' (up-and-down) 
chains with the configuration dependent on the size of the dredge frame 
width.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AS92
_______________________________________________________________________




460. [bull] TAKING MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO OPERATION OF OFFSHORE 
OIL PRODUCTION FACILITIES IN BEAUFORT SEA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1371 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 200 to 210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA Fisheries is amending its regulations governing the 
taking of marine mammals incidental to operations at the Northstar oil 
production facility in the U.S. Beaufort Sea off Alaska. These revised 
regulations authorize the incidental, but not intentional, taking of 
small numbers of six species of marine mammals in the event that such 
taking occurred during the operation of the Northstar facility. Takings 
are limited to harassment and no injury or mortality of marine mammals 
is anticipated. Potential effects on native subsistence could result 
also from direct actions of oil development upon the biological 
resources or from associated changes in human behavior. As a result, in 
compliance with regulations, mitigation measures have been implemented 
that mitigates impacts on subsistence uses of marine resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

Related RIN: Related to 0648-AM09
RIN: 0648-AS98

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461. [bull] PROPOSED THREATENED STATUS FOR SOUTHERN DISTINCT POPULATION 
SEGMENT OF NORTH AMERICAN GREEN STURGEON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2005, District Court remanded 
``not warranted'' determination to NMFS.
Due to a court remand of our ``not warranted'' determination.

Abstract: This is a rule to list the Southern Distinct Population 
Segment (DPS) of green sturgeon as threatened under the Endangered 
Species Act. We conclude that the Southern DPS is not endangered 
because of actions being taken that provide some possible benefits to 
the DPS. However, the Southern DPS is threatened based on: (1) The 
reduction of potential spawning habitat; (2) the threats to the single 
remaining spawning population remaining severe and unlikely to be 
sufficiently alleviated by conservation measures currently in place; 
and (3) the downward trend of sturgeon salvage estimates from State 
(1968-2003) and Federal (1980-2003) facilities. The Northern DPS is 
neither endangered nor threatened, but remaining uncertainties have led 
us to retain the DPS on the ``species of concern'' list. Section 4(d) 
provides that the Secretary shall issue such regulations as he deems 
necessary and advisable to provide for the conservation of threatened 
species. We intend to publish a regulation under section 4(d) for the 
conservation of the Southern DPS of green sturgeon. We also may 
designate critical habitat, as long as we find that it is both prudent 
and determinable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/05                    70 FR 17386
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AT02



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



462. NORTHWEST HAWAIIAN ISLANDS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY; DESIGNATION 
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-513; 16 USC 1431 et seq

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Marine Sanctuaries Program, together with state 
and federal partners and other stakeholders, designate the Northwest 
Hawaiian Islands as a national marine sanctuary and implement 
regulations that best reflects the goals and objectives of the proposed 
sanctuary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

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

Agency Contact: Ted Beuttler, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, SSMC4, Room 6111, East-West Highway, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2967
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AS83
_______________________________________________________________________




463. [bull] GULF OF THE FARALLONES NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY MANAGEMENT 
PLAN REVIEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1434; 16 USC 1439

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (H)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the existing regulations and 
designation document, and add several new prohibitions to address 
specific resource management issues in the Gulf of the Farallones 
National Marine Sanctuary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Maria Brown, Manager, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Gulf of the Farallones National 
Marine Sanctuary, Fort Mason, Building 201, San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: 415 561-6622
Fax: 415 561-6616
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AT14
_______________________________________________________________________




464. [bull] MONETARY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY MANAGEMENT PLAN 
REVIEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1434; 16 USC 1439

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (M)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the existing regulations and 
designation document, and add several new prohibitions to address 
specific resource management issues in the Monterey Bay National Marine 
Sanctuary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 26711]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William J. Douros, Superintendent, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Monterey Bay 
National Marine Sanctuary, 299 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: 831 647-4201
Fax: 831 647-4250
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AT15
_______________________________________________________________________




465. [bull] CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY MANAGEMENT PLAN 
REVIEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1434; 16 USC 1439

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (G)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the existing regulations and 
designation document to address specific resource management issues in 
the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher Mobley, Superintendent, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Channel 
Islands National Marine Sanctuary, 113 Harbor Way, Suite 150, Santa 
Barbara, CA 93109
Phone: 805 966-7107
Fax: 805 568-1582
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AT17
_______________________________________________________________________




466. [bull] CONSIDERATION OF MARINE RESERVES AND MARINE CONSERVATION 
AREAS WITHIN THE CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1434; 16 USC 1439

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (G)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the existing regulations and 
designation document for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. 
This action, which would complement existing marine protected areas 
designated by the State of California, seeks to further protect 
sanctuary resources by regulating certain extractive activities within 
the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher Mobley, Superintendent, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Channel 
Islands National Marine Sanctuary, 113 Harbor Way, Suite 150, Santa 
Barbara, CA 93109
Phone: 805 966-7107
Fax: 805 568-1582
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AT18



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


                    ________________________________



467. [bull] LICENSING OF PRIVATE LAND REMOTE-SENSING SPACE SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 5621

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 960

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 
amends its regulations governing the licensing of private Earth remote 
sensing space systems under title II of the Land Remote Sensing Policy 
Act of 1992 (the Act). The amendments update the regulations to 
reflect: (1) The new U.S. policy on commercial remote sensing issued in 
April 2003, (2) experience gained since August 2000 with respect to the 
licensing of commercial remote sensing space systems, and (3) 
improvements that take into account public comments received on the 
regulations. This rule will allow NOAA to more effectively license 
Earth remote sensing space systems and help to ensure their compliance 
with the requirements of the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT00
_______________________________________________________________________




468. [bull] CORDELL BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY MANAGEMENT PLAN 
REVIEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1434; 16 USC 1439

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (K)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the existing regulations and 
designation document to address specific resource management issues in 
the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dan Howard, Manager, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Cordell Bank National Marine 
Sanctuary, P. O. Box 159, Olema, CA 94950
Phone: 415 663-0314
Fax: 415 663-0315
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AT16

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



469. REQUIRE MANDATORY OBSERVER COVERAGE IN THE AT-SEA PROCESSING SECTOR 
OF THE WHITING FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 2006, Final regulations to be 
published within 30 days of end of NPRM comment period.

Abstract: This action amends the regulations implementing the Pacific 
Coast Groundfish fishery management plan to provide for a mandatory, 
vessel-financed observer program on at-sea processing vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/10/03                    68 FR 53334
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/03
Interim Final Rule              06/07/04                    69 FR 31751
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/07/04
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AK26
_______________________________________________________________________




470. PROPOSED HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/18/97                    62 FR 48990
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/97
To Be Withdrawn                 09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1917
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AK40
_______________________________________________________________________




471. AMENDMENT 2 TO MONKFISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 2 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan would 
address essential fish habitat and bycatch issues and revise the 
management program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/14/05                     70 FR 2586
NPRM Comment Period End         02/14/05
Comment Period Extended         02/24/05                     70 FR 9029
Comment Period Extended         02/24/05                     70 FR 9029
NPRM Comment Period Extended    03/07/05
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AQ25
_______________________________________________________________________




472. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES: BILLFISH AND SWORDFISH 
RECREATIONAL FISHING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement domestic management measures based 
upon recommendations of the International Commission for the 
Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) regarding billfish and 
swordfish. The rule would limit domestic recreational landings of 
Atlantic blue and white marlin to 250 fish, combined, on an annual 
basis. Also, the rule would provide for adjustments for any landings 
above or below the annual cap to the following year's recreational 
marlin landings cap. The Atlantic blue and white marlin measures are 
necessary to comply with ICCAT obligations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/03                    68 FR 54410
NPRM Comment Period End         10/24/03
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AQ65
_______________________________________________________________________




473. AMENDMENT 11 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE PELAGIC 
FISHERIES OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION (AMERICAN SAMOA LONGLINE LIMITED 
ACCESS PERMIT PROGRAM)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

[[Page 26713]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 11 would establish a limited access program for the 
pelagic longline fishery for the EEZ around American Samoa.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          06/23/04                    69 FR 34988
NPRM                            07/22/04                    69 FR 43789
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/04
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AQ92
_______________________________________________________________________




474. CDQ TRANSFER, ELIGIBLE VESSELS, AND FISHING PLAN REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement revisions to regulations governing 
the Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program. The revisions 
would simplify the process for making quota transfers, identifying 
eligible vessels, and obtaining approval of alternative fishing plans 
by removing some information requirements and by removing the 
requirement that applications for these actions be approved by the 
State of Alaska before being submitted to NMFS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/26/04                    69 FR 68865
NPRM Comment Period End         12/27/04
Final Rule                      03/24/05                    70 FR 15010
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS00
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC. 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 2005, The CPS fisheries 
regulations require that the annual specs for Pacific sardine be 
published in the FR before January 1, the start of the fishing year.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/07/04                    69 FR 70973
NPRM Comment Period End         12/23/04
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS17
_______________________________________________________________________




476. AMENDMENT 23 TO THE REEF FISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN TO SET 
VERMILION SNAPPER SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT TARGETS AND THRESHOLDS AND 
TO ESTABLISH A PLAN TO END OVERFISHING AND REBUILD THE STOCK

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In October 2003, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) 
issued a determination that the Gulf of Mexico vermilion snapper stock 
is overfished. The stock had been previously determined to be 
undergoing overfishing in November 1999. These determinations were 
based on vermilion snapper stock assessments conducted in 1999 and 
2001. Once a stock has been determined to be overfished, the Magnuson-
Stevens Act requires the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council 
within one year to submit a plan to NMFS to end overfishing and rebuild 
the stock to a level capable of sustaining maximum sustainable yield on 
a continuing basis. This rebuilding plan contains alternatives that 
would rebuild the stock in less than 10 years. Measures to reduce 
commercial and recreational fishing mortality so that the stock can 
rebuild include vermilion snapper size limits, bag limits, trip limits, 
quotas, and closed seasons. In addition, alternatives for establishing 
vermilion snapper biological reference points and status determination 
criteria are included in the plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          02/24/05                     70 FR 9028
Notice Comment Period End       04/25/05
NPRM                            03/09/05                    70 FR 11600
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine

[[Page 26714]]

Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS19
_______________________________________________________________________




477. ANNUAL RECREATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, 
AND BLACK SEA BASS FISHERY FOR FISHING YEAR 2005

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish the recreational specifications 
for fishing year 2005 for the summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass 
fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/15/05                    70 FR 12639
NPRM Comment Period End         03/30/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS21
_______________________________________________________________________




478. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2005 FISHING YEAR FOR THE ATLANTIC HERRING 
FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement specifications for the 2005 
fishing year (January 1, 2005-December 31, 2005) for the Atlantic 
herring fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/05                     70 FR 4808
NPRM Comment Period End         03/02/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS23
_______________________________________________________________________




479. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SPINY DOGFISH FISHERY FOR FISHING YEAR 2005

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish specifications for the Spiny 
Dogfish Fishery for fishing year 2005 (May 1, 2005-April 30, 2006).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/28/05                    70 FR 12168
NPRM Comment Period End         03/28/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 0648-AS24
_______________________________________________________________________




480. FRAMEWORK 40B TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This framework would implement measures to provide for use of 
regular B days-at-sea, new special access programs, and other measures 
related to the management of the Northeast Multispecies fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/05                    70 FR 15803
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AS33
_______________________________________________________________________




481. AMENDMENTS 18 AND 19 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR BERING SEA/
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS KING AND TANNER CRABS--CRAB RATIONALIZATION PROGRAM

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679; 50 CFR 680

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, January 1, 2005, Secretary approval 
of statutorily mandated FMP Amendment.

Abstract: This action would rationalize the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
Islands crab fisheries in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone off 
Alaska by amending the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea and 
Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs. The goal of rationalization is 
to end the race for fish and solve the problems of overcapacity while 
providing for a balanced distribution of benefits and improving 
fisheries management and resource conservation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          09/01/04                    69 FR 53359
NPRM                            10/29/04                    69 FR 63200
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/04
Final Action                    03/02/05                    70 FR 10174

[[Page 26715]]

Correction                      03/18/05                    70 FR 13097
Correction                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

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

RIN: 0648-AS47
_______________________________________________________________________




482. AMENDMENT NUMBER 15 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE COASTAL 
MIGRATORY PELAGIC RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC 
REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 15 provides alternatives to address the current 
commercial king mackerel permit moratorium that will be expiring on 
October 15, 2005. Alternatives include possible extensions of the 
moratorium for a finite period of time or to establish a limited access 
license for an indefinite period of time. Amendment 15 also provides 
alternatives to potentially change the fishing year for Atlantic 
migratory group king and Spanish mackerel from an April 1 through March 
31 period to a March 1 through February 28/29 period or a January 1 
through December 31 period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          03/07/05                    70 FR 10933
Comment Period End              05/06/05
NPRM                            03/18/05                    70 FR 13152
NPRM Comment Period End         05/02/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS53
_______________________________________________________________________




483. 2005-2006 MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND 
TREATY INDIAN SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND 
CALIFORNIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 1, 2005, The fishery must open on 
May 1.

Abstract: The annual management measures for the 2004-20005 fishing 
year specify allowable ocean harvest levels (including quotas), 
allocations, management boundaries and zones, minimum size limits, gear 
definitions, seasons, selective fisheries, and in-season notice 
procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AS58
_______________________________________________________________________




484. ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO MEASURES FOR THE MONKFISH FISHERY FOR THE 2005 
FISHING YEAR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action makes annual adjustments to measures for the 2005 
fishing year for the Monkfish Fishery. The fishing year begins May 1, 
2005. This action will make necessary adjustments in total allowable 
catch levels and trip limits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/18/05                    70 FR 13156
NPRM Comment Period End         04/04/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS72
_______________________________________________________________________




485. ADJUSTMENT OF QUOTA OVERAGES IN THE U.S./CANADA AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would adjust any overages of quotas for Georges 
Bank cod, haddock, and/or yellowtail flounder in the U.S./Canada 
Management Area, as required by Amendment 13.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/05                    70 FR 19724
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

[[Page 26716]]

Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AS74
_______________________________________________________________________




486. LIST OF FISHERIES FOR 2005

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With this action, NMFS publishes the annual List of Fisheries 
(LOF), as required by section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act 
(MMPA). The proposed LOF for 2005 reflects new information on 
interactions between commercial fisheries and marine mammals. NMFS must 
categorize each commercial fishery on the LOF into one of three 
categories under the MMPA based upon the levels of mortality and 
serious injury of marine mammals that occurs within each fishery. The 
categorization of a fishery in the LOF determines whether participants 
in that fishery are subject to certain provisions of the MMPA, such as 
registration, observer coverage, and take reduction plan requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/02/04                    69 FR 70094
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AS78
_______________________________________________________________________




487. [bull] SEAFOOD DEALER REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would modify reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements for dealers federally permitted in the summer flounder, 
scup, black sea bass, Atlantic sea scallop, Northeast multispecies, 
monkfish, Atlantic mackerel, squid, butterfish, Atlantic surfclam, 
ocean quahog, Atlantic herring, Atlantic deep-sea red crab, tilefish, 
Atlantic bluefish, skate and/or spiny dogfish fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/04/05                    70 FR 10585
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS87
_______________________________________________________________________




488. [bull] CORRECTION TO FINAL RULE FOR HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS publishes a correction to the final rule published in 
the Federal Register on April 7, 2004 (69 FR 18444) to implement the 
Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly 
Migratory Species (FMP). The final rule should have contained the 
language defining a loggerhead conservation area in which drift gillnet 
fishing would be prohibited during a declared El Nino year, as 
published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2003 (68 FR 69962). 
The intended effect of this action is to ensure that loggerhead sea 
turtles will receive the necessary protection from excessive takes in 
El Nino years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Related to 0648-AP42
RIN: 0648-AS89
_______________________________________________________________________




489. [bull] ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS); 2005 BLUEFIN TUNA 
QUOTA SPECIFICATIONS AND EFFORT CONTROLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement specifications for the Atlantic 
bluefin tuna (BFT) fishery to set BFT quotas and General category 
effort controls for the 2005 fishing year. The purpose of this action 
is to implement the U.S. annual BFT quota as recommended by the 
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas and 
allocate that quota among the domestic fishing categories. Effort 
controls for the General category would allocate monthly quotas and set 
certain restricted fishing days.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/05                    70 FR 14630
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AT01

[[Page 26717]]

_______________________________________________________________________




490. [bull] ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS); ATLANTIC SHARK 
COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish regional quotas and announce season 
lengths for large and small coastal sharks, and pelagic sharks managed 
under the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish and 
Sharks. This action is necessary to ensure that current management 
measures are consistent with the most recent landings information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/10/05                    70 FR 11922
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AT07
_______________________________________________________________________




491. [bull] 2006-2007 MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, 
AND TREATY SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND 
CALIFORNIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 2006, The fishery must open on 
May 1.

Abstract: This action establishes annual management measures for the 
2006-2007 fishing year for commercial, recreational and treaty salmon 
fisheries off the coast of Washington, Oregon and California. In 
particular, this action specifies allowable ocean harvest levels 
(including quotas), allocations, management boundaries and zones, 
minimum size limits, gear definitions, seasons, selective fisheries, 
and in-season notice procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AT34
_______________________________________________________________________




492. HYDROPOWER/MANDATORY CONDITIONS REVIEW PROCESS (MCRP) RULE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 811

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 221

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to Part I of the Federal Power Act (Act), 16 U.S.C. 
791a et seq., the Department of Commerce (Department), acting through 
the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), provides input to the 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) on a number of issues 
related to licensing non-federal hydroelectric generating facilities. 
Among others, NMFS' authorities include the authority to prescribe 
fishways pursuant to section 18 of the Act, 16 U.S.C. 811. Pursuant to 
its section 18 authority, NMFS reviews applications for hydropower 
licenses before the Commission, and after consultation with license 
applicants, prescribes new or modified fishways where such facilities 
are warranted based on studies and other information in the 
administrative record of the licensing proceeding. This action codifies 
the existing MCRP, providing for public review of NMFS' mandatory 
section 18 fishway prescriptions, and an opportunity to modify 
prescriptions if warranted based on public review, prior to their being 
included in a final license order.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/04                    69 FR 54615
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/04
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS55
_______________________________________________________________________




493. PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR PERMITS FOR CAPTURE, TRANSPORT, IMPORT, AND 
EXPORT OF PROTECTED SPECIES FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY, AND FOR MAINTAINING A 
CAPTIVE MARINE MAMMAL INVENTORY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1372 (c)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise and simplify criteria and procedures 
specific to permits for taking, transporting, importing, and exporting 
protected species for public display and provide convenient formats for 
reporting marine mammal captive holdings and transports as required by 
amendments made in 1994 to the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/01                    66 FR 35209
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/22/01                    66 FR 44109
NPRM Comment Period End         09/04/01
Comment Period Extended         11/02/01
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 26718]]

Agency Contact: Tanya Dobrzynski, Marine Resource Manager, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH26
_______________________________________________________________________




494. DESIGNATE CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 7 EVOLUTIONARILY SIGNIFICANT UNITS 
(ESUS) OF PACIFIC SALMON AND STEELHEAD IN CALIFORNIA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2004.
Final, Judicial, June 15, 2005.

Abstract: This action would designate critical habitat for 7 Pacific 
salmon and O. mykiss Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) listed 
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The geographic area proposed 
for designation include riverine and estuarine habitat in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/00                    65 FR 79328
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/01
NPRM                            12/10/04                    69 FR 71880
NPRM Comment Period End         01/24/05
Comment Period Extended         02/07/05                     70 FR 6394
Second NPRM Comment Period End  03/14/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James H. Lecky, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Southwest Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 501 W. Ocean Blvd. No. 4200, Long Beach, CA 
90802
Phone: 502 980-4015
Fax: 502 980-4027

Related RIN: Related to 0648-AQ77
RIN: 0648-AO04
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495. TAKING OF THE COOK INLET, ALASKA, STOCK OF BELUGA WHALES BY ALASKA 
NATIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1371

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is regulating subsistence harvest of Cook Inlet Beluga 
to ensure that the harvest is sustainable and does not substantially 
delay the recovery of this marine mammal stock. Specific harvest levels 
and distribution of the harvest will be based upon cooperative 
agreements with Alaska native organizations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/00                    65 FR 59164
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/00
Final Rule                      04/06/04                    69 FR 17973
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Thomas C. Eagle, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Room 13725, 
Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2055
Fax: 301 713-4060
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AO16
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/05/01                    66 FR 55909
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/05/01
NPRM                            10/29/04                    69 FR 63114
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/04
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Kenneth Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13600, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Fax: 301 713-0376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP62
_______________________________________________________________________




497. DESIGNATE CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 13 EVOLUTIONARILY SIGNIFICANT UNITS 
(ESUS) OF PACIFIC SALMON AND STEELHEAD IN WASHINGTON, OREGON AND IDAHO

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226; 50 CFR 424

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2004.
Final, Judicial, June 15, 2005.

Abstract: This action would designate critical habitat for 13 Pacific 
salmon and O. mykiss Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) listed 
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The geographic areas proposed 
for designation include lakes, riverine, and estuarine habitat in 
Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and marine nearshore habitat in 
Washington.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/29/03                    68 FR 55926
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/13/03
NPRM                            12/14/04                    69 FR 74572
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/05
Comment Period Extended         02/07/05                     70 FR 6394
Second NPRM Comment Period End  03/14/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AQ77
_______________________________________________________________________




498. REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN TAKE REDUCTION PLAN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 2003.
Final, Statutory, January 2004.
There is a deadline under the MMPA, but noting that we cannot meet this 
deadline because of requirements related to compliance with other laws, 
such as NEPA and the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Abstract: This action would implement management measures to (1) reduce 
the incidental mortality and serious injury (bycatch) of the western 
North Atlantic coastal bottlenose dolphin stock (dolphins) (Tursiops 
truncatus) in the mid-Atlantic coastal gillnet fishery and eight other 
coastal fisheries operating within the dolphin's distributional range; 
and (2) amend current, seasonal restrictions on large mesh gillnet 
fisheries operating in the mid-Atlantic region to reduce the incidental 
take of sea turtles in North Carolina and Virginia state waters. This 
action would use effort reduction measures, gear proximity rules, gear 
or gear deployment modifications, fishermen training, and outreach and 
education measures to reduce dolphin bycatch below the marine mammal 
stock's potential biological removal level (PBR); and time/area 
closures and size restrictions on large mesh fisheries to reduce 
incidental takes of endangered and threatened sea turtles as well as to 
reduce dolphin bycatch below the stock's PBR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/10/04                    69 FR 65127
NPRM Comment Period End         02/08/05
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AR39
_______________________________________________________________________




499. LISTING DETERMINATIONS FOR 27 EVOLUTIONARILY SIGNIFICANT UNITS 
(ESUS) OF WEST COAST SALMON AND ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 224

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 2004.
NMFS has requested an extension to the court-ordered deadline, but no 
decision has been made as of 4/23/2004.

Abstract: NMFS has completed status reviews for 26 West Coast salmon 
and O. mykiss (inclusive of anadromous steelhead and co-occurring 
resident rainbow trout) Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) 
previously listed as threatened and endangered species under the ESA, 
as well as one ESU that was designated as a candidate species. 
Following a September 2001 U.S. District Court ruling that rejected how 
NMFS treats hatchery populations in its listing determinations, the 
agency received several petitions seeking to delist, or to redefine and 
list several ESUs on the basis of the Court's ruling. In response to 
these petitions NMFS initiated status reviews for 16 ESUs, and elected 
to conduct status reviews for an additional 11 ESUs. Based on these 
reviews, NMFS is taking this action to list ESUs as endangered or 
threatened, and also to delist ESUs as necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/04                    69 FR 33102
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/04
NPRM                            08/31/04                    69 FR 53031
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 10/20/04
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Laurie K. Allen, Acting Director, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20912
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AR93
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500. TAKING MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO NAVY OPERATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1371 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is amending its regulations governing the taking of 
marine mammals incidental to operations of the U.S. Navy's SURTASS LFA 
sonar to implement provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act 
of 2004 (NDAA). The President signed into law the NDAA (P.L. 108-136) 
on November 24, 2003. Included in this law were amendments to the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) that apply where a ``military 
readiness activity'' is concerned. NMFS and the Navy have determined 
that the Navy's

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SURTASS LFA sonar testing and training operations that are the subject 
of NMFS' July 16, 2002 (67 FR 46712) final rule constitute a military 
readiness activity because those activities constitute ``training and 
operations of the Armed Forces that relate to combat'' and constitute 
``adequate and realistic testing of military equipment, vehicles, 
weapons and sensors for proper operation and suitability for combat 
use.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/29/04                    69 FR 38873
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/04
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20912
Phone: 301 713-2055
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AR99
_______________________________________________________________________




501. [bull] THREATENED STATUS FOR SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 17, 2004.

Abstract: NMFS has completed an update on the status review of Southern 
Resident killer whales under the Endangered Species Act and is seeking 
to list this distinct population segment as threatened.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          03/02/04                        69 9809
NPRM                            12/22/04                    69 FR 76673
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AS95
_______________________________________________________________________




502. [bull] ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; LIFTING TRADE RESTRICTIVE 
MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify trade restriction measures pursuant to 
recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of 
Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) approved during the 2004 meeting. This rule 
would lift the trade restrictions on import of bigeye tuna from 
Cambodia; the ban on the import of bigeye tuna and bluefin tuna from 
Equatorial Guinea; and the trade restrictions on the import of bigeye 
tuna, bluefin tuna, and swordfish from Sierra Leone. This rule would 
also correct section reference conflicts between two rules that 
published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2004, and December 6, 
2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/08/05                    70 FR 11190
NPRM Comment Period End         04/07/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AT05
_______________________________________________________________________




503. CIVIL PROCEDURES GOVERNING PROSECUTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE 
PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 1531 to 1543; 16 USC 1361 
to 1407; 16 USC 3371 to 3378; . . .

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 904

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the procedures governing NOAA's 
administrative proceedings for the assessment of civil penalties, 
suspension, revocation, modification, or denial of permits, issuance 
and use of written warnings, and release of forfeiture of seized 
property.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/04                    69 FR 60569
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/04
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Meggan Walls Engelke-Ros, Attorney Advisor, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 8484 
Georgia Avenue, Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 427-2202
Fax: 301 427-2211
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AS54
_______________________________________________________________________




504. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; EXCEPTIONS TO TAKING PROHIBITIONS FOR 
ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to allow any agent or employee of NMFS, the 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the U.S. Coast Guard, or any 
other Federal land or water management agency, or any agent or employee 
of a state agency responsible for fish and wildlife who is designated 
by his or her agency for such purposes, when acting in the course of 
his or her official duties, to

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take endangered sea turtles if such taking is necessary to aid a sick, 
injured, entangled or stranded endangered sea turtle or dispose of such 
specimen or salvage such specimen which may be useful for scientific 
and educational purposes. This action is necessary to provide equal 
conservation and protection measures to sick, injured, entangled and 
stranded endangered sea turtles as is afforded for threatened sea 
turtles under 50 CFR 223.206.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/05                    70 FR 15800
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AS57



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NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


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505. GRAY'S REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1434; 16 USC 1439

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922.90 to 922.92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend regulations and designation document 
for the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary to clarify that the 
sanctuary boundary includes submerged lands; revise regulations on 
placing structures on the seabed, fishing, anchoring, discharges, and 
cultural resources; and revise procedure for issuing sanctuary permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/31/03                    68 FR 62033
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/03
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Reed Bohne, Manager, Gray's Reef National Marine 
Sanctuary, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411
Phone: 912 598-2345
Fax: 912 598-2367
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AQ41
_______________________________________________________________________




506. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHART 
DISTRIBUTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 892(a) to 892(b); HSIA 2002, sec 303; HSIA 
2002, sec 304

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 995

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 19, 2004, By not later than 2 
years after the date of enactment of the HSIA Amendments of 2002.
Mandate to certify hydrographic products that satisfy the standards 
promulgated by the Administrator no later than 2 years after the date 
of enactment of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 
2002.

Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 
amends its regulations to add certification requirements with standards 
for applicants who want to distribute NOAA Electronic Navigational 
Charts (NOAA ENCs) as official data. NOAA intends to offer two types of 
certification. The first type, ``Certified NOAA ENC Distributor,'' is 
for NOAA ENCs downloading, exact copying, and redistribution of those 
copies of NOAA ENCs data. The second type, ``Certified NOAA ENC Value 
Added Distributor,'' permits reformatting official NOAA ENCs into a 
System Electronic Navigational Chart (SENC) using type-approved 
software, and distribution of that SENC. Both types of certification 
result in products that meet Federal chart carriage regulations. Both 
types of certification permit, but do not require, compression, 
encryption, and packaging with other data. NOAA intends by this action 
to assure that quality official NOAA ENC data is offered to the public 
in support of safe navigation on U.S. waters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/15/04                    69 FR 61165
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mcd/enc/indes.htm

URL For Public Comments:
nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mcd/enc/indes.htm

Agency Contact: Michael Brown, Electronic Chart Products Manager, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, N/CS, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2645
Fax: 301 713-4501
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AR87

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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


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507. AMENDMENT 22 TO THE REEF FISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          08/04/04                    69 FR 46518
NPRM                            11/23/04                    69 FR 68119
NPRM Comment Period End         01/07/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AP02
_______________________________________________________________________




508. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO SECTION 679 PERMITS OR PERMIT-RELATED 
ISSUES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7221
Fax: 907 586-7249

RIN: 0648-AQ07
_______________________________________________________________________




509. INDIVIDUAL FISHING QUOTA FOR GUIDED RECREATIONAL CHARTER HALIBUT 
FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Balsiger
Phone: 907 586-7221
Fax: 907 586-7249

RIN: 0648-AR96
_______________________________________________________________________




510. AMENDMENT 26 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF FISH 
RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO TO ESTABLISH A RED SNAPPER INDIVIDUAL 
FISHING QUOTA PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS67
_______________________________________________________________________




511. [bull] COMMERCIAL GROUPER FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO; 
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONTROL DATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In anticipation of future action to establish regulations 
limiting participation in the grouper fishery of the Gulf of Mexico, 
the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) has voted to 
establish a control date of October 15, 2004, for the commercial 
grouper fishery. The establishment of a control date does not commit 
the Council or the National Marine Fisheries Service to any particular 
management regime. A control date may be used as part of the qualifying 
criteria for entry into the fishery. Fishermen, however, are not 
guaranteed future participation in the fishery regardless of their 
entry date or intensity of participation in the fishery before or after 
the control date under consideration. The Council may choose to use a 
different control date or they may choose a management regime that does 
not make use of such a date. The Council may choose to give variably 
weighted consideration to fishermen active in the fishery before and 
after the control date. Other qualifying criteria, such as 
documentation of landings and sales, may be applied for entry. The 
Council also may choose to take no further action to control entry or 
access to the fishery, in which case the control date may be rescinded.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/16/04                    69 FR 67106
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/16/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS88
_______________________________________________________________________




512. [bull] CHANGES TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OBSERVER COMMUNICATIONS 
SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773 to 773k; 16 USC 1801; 16 USC 3631

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679; 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revised minimum operating system 
requirements for the Observer Communications System (OCS). The OCS 
consists of custom software and communications equipment that 
groundfish observers use to enter data collected in the course of their 
duties and communicate this data by satellite link to observer program 
staff. This action is intended to updated requirements in support of 
the observer program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS93
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513. NORTH ATLANTIC WHALE PROTECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216; 50 CFR 222

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/04/00                      65 FR 270
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/06/00
NPRM                            06/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Kurkul
Phone: 978 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AM85
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/30/02                     67 FR 4379
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/01/02
NPRM                            06/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Trevor Spradlin
Phone: 301 713-2289
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AN43



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NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


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515. PROCEDURAL CHANGES TO THE FEDERAL CONSISTENCY PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 930

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/02/02                    67 FR 44407
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/03/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David W. Kaiser
Phone: 301 713-3155
Fax: 301 713-4367
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AP98



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NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF MINERAL ENERGY


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516. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT FEDERAL CONSISTENCY REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 930

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/11/03                    68 FR 34851
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David W. Kaiser
Phone: 301 713-3155
Fax: 301 713-4367
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AR16



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OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


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517. REGIONAL MARINE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don Scavia
Phone: 301 713-3060

RIN: 0648-AF20

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Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



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518. ADJUSTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: BOTTOMFISH FISHERIES IN THE 
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS--COMMONWEALTH OF NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This regulatory amendment under the Bottomfish FMP would 
establish permit eligibility criteria, including processing fees, for 
new entry into the NWHI Mau Zone bottomfish limited access program, and 
a mechanism to facilitate permits through a community development 
program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 0648-AQ20           03/08/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru, Assistant Regional Administrator, 
Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 
96814
Phone: 808 973-2937

RIN: 0648-AK82
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment requires full retention of demersal 
shelf rockfish (DSR) in the hook-and-line fisheries in the Gulf of 
Alaska, Regulatory Area 650. This rule would eliminate the maximum 
retainable bycatch limit for DSR, and require that all DSR caught by 
Federally permitted vessels using fixed gear in the Southeast Outside 
be retained, landed, weighted, and reported. When DSR is closed to 
directed fishing, fishermen would be allowed to retain the proceeds 
from the sale of any DSR not in excess of 10 percent of the aggregate 
round weight equivalence of IFQ Pacific halibut and groundfish species 
that are landed during the same fishing trip, or 1 percent of sablefish 
landed. Any DSR landed in excess of these limits could be retained for 
any use except sale, barter, or trade. This could include personal 
consumption or donation to a nonprofit charitable organization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/04                     69 FR 2875
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/04
Final Action                    11/23/04                    69 FR 68095

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP73
_______________________________________________________________________




520. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS); BIGEYE TUNA AND SWORDFISH 
TRADE STATISTICAL DOCUMENT PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement recommendations of the 
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) 
to establish statistical document programs for trade of swordfish and 
bigeye tuna. This regulation will require all dealers, who export or 
import swordfish or bigeye tuna, complete a statistical document and 
ensure the document accompanies the shipment. The purpose of the ICCAT 
recommendation and this regulation is to assist in the conservation of 
swordfish and bigeye tuna, improve the reliability of statistical 
information of catches, and to assist ICCAT with the elimination of 
illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/04                    69 FR 16211
NPRM Comment Period End         05/10/04
Final Action                    11/17/04                    69 FR 67268

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1917
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AQ37
_______________________________________________________________________




521. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; ATLANTIC SWORDFISH QUOTAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule would implement catch quotas for North and South 
Atlantic swordfish based on recommendations made by the International 
Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas at its 2002 meeting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/03                    68 FR 36967
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/03
Final Action                    11/23/04                    69 FR 68090

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AQ90

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522. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; TRADE RESTRICTIVE MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the trade restrictive measures 
recommended at the 2002 and 2003 meeting of the International 
Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). The rule 
would lift the import prohibition on Atlantic bigeye tuna from 
Honduras, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Belize. Bigeye tuna 
imports from Sierra Leone, Bolivia, and Georgia would be banned. The 
import prohibitions on Atlantic bluefin tuna and Atlantic swordfish 
would be lifted from Honduras and Belize. Bluefin tuna and swordfish 
imports from Sierra Leone would be banned. The rule would also prohibit 
imports from vessels on the ICCAT negative list and would require prior 
notification from NMFS before a U.S. documented or registered vessel 
enters a chartering arrangement with another country.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/06/04                    69 FR 25357
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/04
Final Action                    12/06/04                    69 FR 70396

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AR10
_______________________________________________________________________




523. FRAMEWORK 5 TO THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS 
FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish the ability to set multi-year 
specifications for the summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass 
fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/30/04                    69 FR 52874
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/04
Final Action                    10/28/04                    69 FR 62818

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR50
_______________________________________________________________________




524. ANNUAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISHING YEAR 2005 FOR THE SUMMER 
FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS FISHERY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish annual specifications for the 
summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fishery for fishing year 
2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/04                    69 FR 70414
NPRM Comment Period End         12/21/04
Final Action                    01/04/05                      70 FR 303
Correction                      01/18/05                     70 FR 2820

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 0648-AR51
_______________________________________________________________________




525. ANNUAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SURF CLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG FISHERY 
FOR FISHING YEAR 2005-2007

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement the annual specifications for the 
surf clam and ocean quahog fisheries for fishing year 2005-2007.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/18/04                    69 FR 67528
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/04
Final Action                    01/12/05                     70 FR 2023

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR52
_______________________________________________________________________




526. FRAMEWORK 16 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN 
AND FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 39 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These frameworks would establish access program for 
scallopers in the groundfish closed areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/04                    69 FR 52470
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/04
Final Rule                      11/02/04                    69 FR 63460
Final Action                    01/18/05                     70 FR 2821

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 26726]]

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

RIN: 0648-AR55
_______________________________________________________________________




527. ANNUAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID, AND 
BUTTERFISH FISHERY FOR FISHING YEAR 2005

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement the annual specifications for the 
Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish fishery for fishing year 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/10/05                     70 FR 1686
NPRM Comment Period End         02/09/05
Final Action                    03/21/05                    70 FR 13406

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR56
_______________________________________________________________________




528. ANNUAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ATLANTIC BLUEFISH FISHERY FOR FISHING 
YEAR 2005

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement the annual specifications for the 
Atlantic Bluefish Fishery for fishing year 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/08/05                     70 FR 6608
NPRM Comment Period End         02/23/05
Final Action                    03/21/05                    70 FR 13402

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR57
_______________________________________________________________________




529. ANNUAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DEEP-SEA RED CRAB FISHERY FOR FISHING 
YEAR 2005

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action implements the annual specifications for the 
Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery for fishing year 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/11/05                     70 FR 7190

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR59
_______________________________________________________________________




530. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS); AMENDMENT 2 TO THE 
ATLANTIC BILLFISH FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 2 to the Atlantic billfish fishery management plan 
is intended to conduct a 5-year review of essential fish habitat 
identifications, and address other issues as necessary consistent with 
rebuilding plans, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act, Atlantic Tunas Convention Act, and other relevant 
Federal laws.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 0648-AR60           01/03/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1917
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AR61
_______________________________________________________________________




531. CONSIDERATION OF REVISION TO ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT (EFH) 
GUIDELINES (50 CFR PART 600)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1855(b)(1)(A)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is evaluating whether to revise the essential fish 
habitat (EFH) guidelines promulgated through regulation in a January 
17, 2002, final rule. The evaluation and potential revisions will 
address the ongoing public interest in EFH management, and NMFS' prior 
commitment to evaluate the efficacy of the EFH guidelines through an 
appropriate public process. The intended effect of the action is to 
ensure the EFH guidelines effectively implement the EFH provisions of 
the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/11/03                    68 FR 69070
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/26/04
Comment Period Extended         02/25/04                     69 FR 8615
Comment Period End              04/26/04
Withdrawn                       01/10/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 26727]]

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR76
_______________________________________________________________________




532. AMENDMENT 48 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE GROUNDFISH 
FISHERY OF THE BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AND GULF OF ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends the process by which harvest 
specifications would be set in future years. It would update 
descriptions of the fisheries by removing references to foreign 
fishing, revise the description of the harvest specifications process 
to provide for 18 months specifications for most target species and 
biennial harvest specifications for certain Gulf of Alaska species, 
revise the name of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands FMP to be 
consistent with the more concise title of the Gulf of Alaska FMP, and 
update plan team responsibilities in the harvest specifications 
process. Objectives for the revised process include managing the Alaska 
groundfish fisheries based on the best available scientific information 
and providing meaningful opportunity for useful public comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          07/14/04                    69 FR 42128
NPRM                            07/27/04                    69 FR 44634
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/04
Final Action                    11/08/04                    69 FR 64683

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR77
_______________________________________________________________________




533. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES (HMS); 2004 BLUEFIN TUNA QUOTA 
SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL CATEGORY EFFORT CONTROLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will set Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quotas and 
General category effort controls for the 2004 fishing year. This action 
will implement the U.S. annual BFT quota as recommended by the 
International Commission on Conservation of Atlantic Tunas and allocate 
that quota among the domestic fishing categories. Effort controls for 
the General category will allocate monthly quotas and set certain 
restricted fishing days.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/10/04                    69 FR 71771
NPRM Comment Period End         01/06/05
Final Action                    03/07/05                    70 FR 10896

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AR86
_______________________________________________________________________




534. HALIBUT SUBSISTENCE II

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300; 50 CFR 600; 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking amends the rule authorizing subsistence 
fishery for Pacific halibut in waters off Alaska. These regulations are 
necessary to address conservation concerns in densely populated areas. 
Existing subsistence halibut regulations fail to recognize distinctions 
between different geographic regions. Because of the variation between 
geographic regions, some of the regions require more narrowly tailored 
gear and harvest limitations. The purpose of this action is to amend 
the current regulations authorizing a subsistence fishery for halibut 
in Convention waters off Alaska. The main goal of this action is to 
adjust gear and harvest restrictions for Alaska residents who practice 
subsistence fishing for halibut specific to their respective region. An 
additional goal is to implement specific mitigation measures for tribes 
and rural communities in areas where gear and harvest limitations may 
action is considered non-controversial because it moderately amends an 
existing rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/04                    69 FR 41447
NPRM Comment Period End         08/09/04
Final Action                    04/01/05                    70 FR 16742

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR88
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: This action sets annual specifications for the Pacific 
mackerel

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pursuant to the Coastal Pelagic Species fisheries regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/20/04                    69 FR 43383
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/04
Final Action                    10/21/04                    69 FR 61768

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AR97
_______________________________________________________________________




536. ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES; ATLANTIC SHARK COMMERCIAL 
MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would adjust regional quota allocations for small 
and large coastal sharks managed under the Fishery Management Plan for 
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species. These measures are needed to ensure 
current management measures are consistent with the most current 
landings information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/04                    69 FR 56024
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/04
Final Action                    11/30/04                    69 FR 69537
Notice                          12/10/04                    69 FR 71735

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Dunnigan, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AS08
_______________________________________________________________________




537. EASTERN PACIFIC TUNA CONTROLS

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of 0648-AS39          03/09/05

RIN: 0648-AS18
_______________________________________________________________________




538. MAGNUSON-STEVENS ACT PROVISIONS; FISHERIES OFF WEST COAST STATES 
AND IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC; PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY; BIENNIAL 
SPECIFICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 2004, Rule must be effective 
on 01/01/05 when the fishing year begins.
Final, Statutory, December 2004.

Abstract: This rule will implement the 2005-06 annual specifications 
and management measures for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/21/04                    69 FR 56549
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/04
Final Action                    12/23/04                    69 FR 77012
Correction                      03/18/05                    70 FR 13118

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AS27
_______________________________________________________________________




539. REQUEST FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS SUPPORTED UNDER A RESEARCH SET-ASIDE 
PROGRAM FOR FISHING YEAR 2006

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would set aside for FY 2006 up to 3 percent of 
the total allowable landings in certain Mid-Atlantic fisheries to be 
used for research endeavors under a research set-aside program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/18/05                    70 FR 20104

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS32
_______________________________________________________________________




540. FRAMEWORK 40A TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This framework implements certain access program measures on 
Georges Bank originally disapproved in Amendment 13 to the Northeast 
Multispecies FMP and resubmitted for Secretarial review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/04                    69 FR 55388
NPRM Comment Period End         09/29/04
Interim Final Rule              11/19/04                    69 FR 67780
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/20/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 26729]]

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

RIN: 0648-AS34
_______________________________________________________________________




541. AMENDMENT 82 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR GROUNDFISH OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS MANAGEMENT AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The amendment will implement section 803 of the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act of 2004 which requires future directed fishing 
allowances of pollock in the Aleutian Islands to be allocated to the 
Aleut Corporation. Only fishing vessels under sixty feet long, or AFA 
listed and approved by the Aleut Corporation or its agents will be 
allowed to harvest this allowance. The allocation was made to the Aleut 
Corporation for the purpose of furthering the economic development of 
Adak.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          11/16/04                    69 FR 67107
Notice Comment Period End       01/18/05
NPRM                            12/07/04                    69 FR 70589
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/05
Final Action                    03/01/05                     70 FR 9856

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS37
_______________________________________________________________________




542. RESTRICTIONS FOR 2004 PURSE SEINE AND LONGLINE FISHERIES IN THE 
EASTERN TROPICAL PACIFIC OCEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 951 to 961; 16 USC 971 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 1, 2004, Agreement under IATTC.

Abstract: NMFS announces the 2004 conservation and management measures 
for international tuna fisheries in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. 
These are a six-week closure of purse seine fisheries and a closure of 
any national longline fishery which reaches a catch level for bigeye 
tuna equal to the catch made by that fleet in 2001. The Tuna 
Conventions Act calls for the United States to take action to implement 
conservation and management measures for the U.S. fisheries that are 
affected. Thus, the intended effect of the rule is to establish 
prohibition of U.S. vessels purse seine fishing for tuna in the IATTC 
convention area for the November 20 - December 31 period and to 
announce that the U.S. longline fishery in the convention area will be 
closed if the catch in 2004 reaches the catch level of 2001. This will 
conform to the IATTC recommendation that was approved by the Department 
of State.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/25/04                    69 FR 35569
NPRM Comment Period End         07/12/04
Final Action                    11/12/04                    69 FR 65382

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS39
_______________________________________________________________________




543. GULF OF ALASKA STELLER SEA LION PROTECTION MEASURES REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise Steller sea lion protection measures 
for the pollock and Pacific cod fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). 
The revisions adjust fishing closure areas near four Steller sea lion 
haulouts for pollock and Pacific cod fisheries and would modify the 
seasonal management of pollock harvest in the GOA. The intent of the 
revisions is to provide some economic relief to GOA communities while 
maintaining protection for Steller sea lions and their critical 
habitat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/22/04                    69 FR 56384
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/04
Final Action                    12/20/04                    69 FR 75865

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS41
_______________________________________________________________________




544. REORGANIZE, BY REDESIGNATION, THE FISHING CAPACITY REDUCTION 
PROGRAM (FCRP) REGULATIONS AND FCRP FEE SYSTEM REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in order to 
reorganize, by redesignation, the fishing capacity reduction program 
(FCRP) regulations and FCRP fee system regulations. To accomplish this, 
it is also necessary to redesignate regulatory provisions implementing 
the Shark Finning Prohibition Act. The redesignation involves changing 
subparts, renumbering regulatory provisions, and revising regulatory 
references. The substantive provisions are not changed in any way; only 
the old Code of Federal Regulations unit numbers are redesignated with 
new CFR unit

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numbers. Also, one subpart title and one section title are modified. 
Several sections are reserved to ensure a logical organization. The 
intent of this rule is to improve understanding and ease of use of FCRP 
regulations, and to make additional sequential section umbers available 
for future FCRP regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/01/04                    69 FR 53359

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gorrell, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2341
Fax: 301 713-1193
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AS44
_______________________________________________________________________




545. SEASONAL CLOSURE OF GRAMMANIK BANK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation 
and Management Act, the National Marine Fisheries Service amends its 
regulations to implement a seasonal closed area on Grammanik Bank south 
of St. Thomas, USVI, to conserve and protect a documented spawning 
aggregation of yellowfin grouper. Within the closed area, fishing for 
Council-managed species would be prohibited from February 1 to April 
30.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/16/04                    69 FR 67104
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/04
Final Action                    01/04/05                     70 CFR 300

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS56
_______________________________________________________________________




546. REVISIONS TO THE PACIFIC HALIBUT CATCH SHARING PLAN FOR 2005 AND 
BEYOND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Each year, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) 
reviews its Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan (Plan) with the public 
to determine whether revisions are needed to management objectives for 
any of the West Coast halibut fisheries. Off the coast of Washington, 
halibut treaty tribes hold a directed commercial fishery and a 
ceremonial and subsistence fishery for halibut. Non-treaty fishers 
operating off Washington, Oregon, and California participate in one of 
three separate commercial fisheries, and/or in one of seven separate 
recreational fisheries for halibut. For 2005, changes to the Plan may 
include: changing the opening date of the north Washington coast 
subarea; closing the south Washington coast subarea when a certain 
amount of quota is projected to remain and allowing the northern and 
southern nearshore areas to harvest the remaining quota; setting an 
annual bag limit off Washington of 5 halibut per person per calendar 
year; adding a weekly limit off Washington of two halibut per person 
per calendar week; changing the Oregon central coast all-depth fishery 
bag limit to two halibut per person; creating two ``yelloweye'' 
rockfish conservation areas off Oregon to reduce the take the 
overfished groundfish species in the halibut fishery; and allowing 
retention of halibut bycatch in the open access sablefish fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/05                     70 FR 6395
NPRM Comment Period End         03/16/05
Final Action                    04/19/05                    70 FR 20304

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: D. Robert Lohn, Regional Administrator, Northwest 
Region, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 48115-
0070
Phone: 206 526-6150
Fax: 206 526-6426

RIN: 0648-AS61
_______________________________________________________________________




547. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 1 TO THE RED CRAB FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of 0648-AS35          03/21/05

RIN: 0648-AS73
_______________________________________________________________________




548. CLARIFY THE DAYS-AT-SEA (DAS) BASELINE ALLOCATION PROCEDURE 
IMPLEMENTED IN AMENDMENT 13 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to clarify the baseline DAS allocation 
procedure established in the final rule implementing Amendment 13 to 
the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. The proposed rule 
to implement Amendment 13 stated that a vessel's baseline DAS 
allocation would be determined by the highest number of reported DAS 
fished during a single qualifying fishing year, where the vessel landed 
at least 5,000 lb of regulated multispecies, during the 6-year period 
from May 1, 1996 through April 30, 2002. It was the intent of the 
Council to cap a vessel's DAS used at the vessel's annual allocation 
prior to August 1, 2002, and it was how the analysis was conducted in 
the EIS prepared for Amendment 13. However, this DAS cap was not stated 
in the proposed rule for Amendment 13, but included in the final rule. 
Because the public was not provided with the opportunity to comment on 
this cap in DAS usage in the proposed rule, NMFS is providing this 
opportunity by

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clarifying the existing regulations through interim rulemaking, which 
will include publication of a proposed interim rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/04                    69 FR 62844
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/04
Interim Final Rule              12/08/04                    69 FR 70919

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Related to 0648-AN17
RIN: 0648-AS81
_______________________________________________________________________




549. NOTICE OF CONTROL DATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIMITING ENTRY TO THE 
GENERAL CATEGORY FISHERY; ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN 
(FMP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action announces that NMFS is considering, and is 
seeking public comment on, proposed rulemaking to control future access 
to the open access vessel permit category (general category) sea 
scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) fishery if a management regime is 
developed and implemented under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) to limit the 
number of participants in this sector of the scallop fishery. This 
sector of the fishery includes vessels with general category permits as 
well as vessels with limited access scallop permits that land scallops 
while not on a scallop day-at-sea (DAS).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/01/04                    69 FR 63341
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/01/04
Withdrawn                       04/13/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AS82
_______________________________________________________________________




550. [bull] EMERGENCY RULE TO IMPLEMENT A TRIP LIMIT FOR THE COMMERCIAL 
GROUPER FISHERY IN THE GULF OF MEXICO FOR 2005

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: At its November 7-12, 2004, meeting, the Council considered a 
request from the Southern Offshore Fishing Association (SOFA) and Gulf 
Fishermen's Association (GFA) for an interim or emergency rule to 
establish commercial trip limits for shallow-water and deep-water 
grouper. SOFA and GFA maintained that the closure of both the deep-
water grouper and shallow-water grouper fisheries, combined with the 
damaging effects of four hurricanes, severely impacted the Florida 
economy, especially regions along the west coast and Panhandle. Trip 
limits were requested to potentially extend the 2005 fishing season and 
delay an end-of-year closure, thus reducing potential adverse economic 
consequences for all sectors of the commercial grouper fishery, 
including those fishing communities dependent upon it. After 
considerable discussion, the Council voted to have NOAA Fisheries 
develop an emergency rule establishing trip limits for the commercial 
grouper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico for the 2005 fishing year. The 
intended effect of this emergency rule is to moderate the rate of 
harvest of the available quotas and, thereby, reduce the adverse 
socioeconomic effects of derby fishing, enable more effective quota 
monitoring, and reduce the probability of overfishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/17/05                     70 FR 8037

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS97
_______________________________________________________________________




551. [bull] EMERGENCY RULE TO REOPEN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CHARTER 
VESSEL AND HEADBOAT PERMIT MORATORIUM IN GULF OF MEXICO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would reopen the application process for the 
charter vessel and headboat moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico. 
Qualifying persons, who were unable to previously obtain a moratorium 
permit, will have to provide documentation that they were economically 
harmed by the permit moratorium. The intent of the emergency rule is to 
minimize adverse socioeconomic effects on Gulf charter vessel and 
headboat operators, who meet the original moratorium permit eligibility 
requirements but were unable to previously obtain a moratorium permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/01/05                    70 FR 16754

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 9721 Executive 
Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432
Phone: 727 570-5305
Fax: 727 570-5583

RIN: 0648-AS99

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552. [bull] ANNUAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PACIFIC 
HALIBUT COMMISSION PACIFIC HALIBUT ANNUAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The AA for Fisheries, on behalf of the IPHC, publishes annual 
management measures governing the Pacific Halibut fishery which are 
approved by the Secretary of State. This action provides public notice 
of the effectiveness of these IPHC annual management measures and 
informs persons subject to them of their restrictions and requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/25/05                     70 FR 9242

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AT06
_______________________________________________________________________




553. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: PERMIT EXEMPTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS amends its regulations to provide exceptions to 
prohibitions to allow Federal and State employees to perform 
conservation activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/10/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AO37
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AP68
_______________________________________________________________________




555. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO COMMERCIAL FISHING 
OPERATIONS; TUNA PURSE SEINE VESSELS IN THE EASTERN TROPICAL PACIFIC 
OCEAN (ETP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1315; 16 USC 951

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216; 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to resolutions adopted by the Inter-American 
Tropical Tuna Commission and Parties to the Agreement on the 
International Dolphin Conservation Program, the National Marine 
Fisheries Service (NMFS) is promulgating regulations to conserve tunas 
in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean (ETP). Specifically, these 
regulations would: (1) Establish a register of U.S. vessels with a 
history of fishing in the ETP prior to June 28, 2002, and require that 
only vessels on that list would be authorized to use purse seines for 
fishing for tuna in the ETP; (2) limit the aggregate capacity of U.S. 
purse seine vessels that may fish full time for tuna in the ETP to 
8,969 metric tons carrying capacity per year; (3) revise the 
requirements for maintaining and submitting tuna tracking and 
verification records; (4) ensure that owners of U.S. vessels on the 
register pay annual assessments; and (5) prohibit interference with 
enforcement and inspection activities, submission of false information, 
and other activities that would undermine the effectiveness of the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act, International Dolphin Conservation 
Program Act, and Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act. This rule 
is intended to contribute to the long-term conservation of tuna stocks 
at levels that support healthy fisheries.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/29/04                    69 FR 63122
NPRM Comment Period End         11/29/04
Final Action                    04/12/05                    70 FR 19004

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

Related RIN: Related to 0648-AI85
RIN: 0648-AS05
_______________________________________________________________________




556. TAKING AND IMPORTING MARINE MAMMALS: MILITARY READINESS ACTIVITIES 
AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE 
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) amends its 
regulations to revise certain terms in the definition of harassment for 
military readiness activities and scientific research activities 
conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government pursuant to 
amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) enacted by the 
National Defense Authorization Act of fiscal year 2004 (NDAA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AS06
_______________________________________________________________________




557. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO COMMERCIAL FISHING 
OPERATIONS; TUNA PURSE SEINE VESSELS IN THE EASTERN TROPICAL PACIFIC 
OCEAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule (1) allows the entry of yellowfin tuna into the 
United States under certain conditions from nations fully complying 
with the International Dolphin Conservation Program that otherwise 
would be under embargo, (2) allows U.S. vessels to set their purse 
seines on dolphins in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, (3) changes 
the standard for use of ``dolphin-safe'' labels for tuna products, and 
(4) ensures adequate tracking and verification of tuna exported from or 
sold in the United States that is purported to be dolphin-safe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/13/04                    69 FR 55288

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AS45
_______________________________________________________________________




558. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE APPROACH TO NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531; 16 USC 1361

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would correct the regulations that prohibit 
approaches within 500 yards (460 m) of North Atlantic right whales 
(right whales). The purpose of this action is to correct errors 
contained in the text of the regulation that inadvertently refers to 
regulations contained in the previous paragraph within section 224.103.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/30/04                    69 FR 69536

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AS76
_______________________________________________________________________




559. SEA TURTLE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL SHRIMP FISHING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1561 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS intends to publish a temporary 30-day rule to allow the 
shrimp fishery operating in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi to use 
tow times in lieu of Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs). The action is 
necessary because debris from hurricanes Ivan, Frances, and Charley 
have rendered TEDs ineffective at sea turtle exclusion.
This action will benefit the shrimp fishery by allowing them to 
continue to fish while protecting sea turtles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/15/04                    69 FR 61155

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AS79

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560. [bull] SEA TURTLE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL SHRIMP FISHING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1543

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS publishes this rule to allow the shrimp fishery 
operating in Louisiana and Alabama to use tow times in lieu of Turtle 
Excluder Devices (TEDs). The action is necessary because debris from 
Hurricane Ivan has rendered TEDs ineffective at sea turtle exclusion. 
This action will benefit the shrimp fishery by allowing them to 
continue to fish while protecting sea turtles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/04                    69 FR 69826

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

RIN: 0648-AS91
_______________________________________________________________________




561. [bull] TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO RIGHT WHALE LISTING UNDER THE 
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224.101b; 50 CFR 222.102; 50 CFR 226.203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would remove two technical revisions made in an 
April 2003 final rule to the northern right whale listing under the 
Endangered Species Act (ESA). NMFS has determined that issuance of the 
2003 final rule did not comply with the requirements of the ESA. This 
action corrects these mistakes by removing these technical revisions to 
50 CFR and reinstating the language that existed before April 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/11/05                     70 FR 1830

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie Allen, Director, Office of Protected Resources, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2332

Related RIN: Related to 0648-AQ74
RIN: 0648-AS94
_______________________________________________________________________




562. REVISION OF OVERFLIGHT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/07/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI91
_______________________________________________________________________




563. INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION FOR THE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1434(d)

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement the Federal agency consultation 
requirements of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/07/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AL06
_______________________________________________________________________




564. INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING COMMERCIAL SUBMARINE CABLES IN NATIONAL 
MARINE SANCTUARIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq; 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et 
seq; 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 1451 et seq; . . .

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA is evaluating whether changes to existing National 
Marine Sanctuary (NMS) regulations or whether some form of policy 
guidance is necessary to clarify NOAA's decisionmaking process 
regarding the installation and maintenance of commercial submarine 
cables within NMS. If changes or additional guidance are appropriate, 
this action will consider what the changes should be or what the 
guidance should contain. This action also considers comments on 
principles on the installation of commercial submarine cables within 
the marine and coastal environment as a whole.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/23/00                    65 FR 51264
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/23/00
Withdrawn                       02/07/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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Phone: 301 713-3145

RIN: 0648-AO36
_______________________________________________________________________




565. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 892(a); 33 USC 892(b); HSIA 2002 sec 303; HSIA 
2002 sec 304

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 996

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 19, 2004.
The Administrator, by not later than 2 years after the date of 
enactment of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendment of 
2002 [enacted Dec. 19, 2002], shall, subject to the availability of 
appropriations, develop and implement a quality assurance program that 
is equally available to all applicants, under which the Administrator 
may certify hydrographic products that satisfy the standards 
promulgated by the Administrator.

Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 
has been mandated to develop and implement a quality assurance program 
that is equally available to all applicants, under which the 
Administrator may certify hydrographic products that satisfy the 
standards promulgated by the Administrator. ``Hydrographic products'' 
are any publicly or commercially available product produced by a non-
Federal entity that includes or displays hydrographic data. The 
Administrator proposes to fulfill this mandate by establishing 
procedures by which hydrographic products are proposed for 
certification; by which standards and compliance tests are developed, 
adopted, and applied for those products; and by which certification may 
awarded or denied. These procedures would be the mandated Quality 
Assurance Program, and the implementation of the program would be the 
execution of those procedures for specific hydrographic products.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/15/04                    69 FR 61172
Final Action                    01/05/05                      70 FR 693

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Enabnit, Technical Director, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, N/CS, 1315 
East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2770
Fax: 301 713-4019
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AS50
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




566. [bull] REPEAL OF MANDATORY REIMBURSEMENT RULES FOR FREQUENCY BAND 
OR GEOGRAPHIC RELOCATION OF FEDERAL SPECTRUM-DEPENDENT SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-494; 47 USC 923(g)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration (NTIA) is repealing its regulations governing 
reimbursement to Federal entities by the private sector as a result of 
reallocation of frequency spectrum. The agency is taking this action in 
accordance with Title II of Public Law 108-494, Commercial Spectrum 
Enhancement Act, which repealed the provisions in the NTIA Organization 
Act under which the agency promulgated the regulations. The Commercial 
Spectrum Enhancement Act established a fund within the Department of 
Treasury through which money will be provided to federal agencies for 
the costs incurred in relocating their radio communications systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/09/05                     70 FR 6776

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0660-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




567. CHANGES TO REPRESENTATION OF OTHERS BEFORE THE UNITED STATES PATENT 
AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 500(a); 35 USC 2(b) 2(D)

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) amends 
its regulations to update the procedures regarding enrollment and 
discipline. The office also replaces the current USPTO Code of 
Professional Responsibility, which is based on the Model Code of 
Professional Responsibility of the American Bar Association, with USPTO 
Rules of Professional Conduct, which are based largely on the Model 
Rules of Professional Conduct of the American Bar Association.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/12/03                    68 FR 66648
NPRM Comment Period End         02/12/04
Notice                          03/03/04                     69 FR 9986
Comment Period End              06/11/04
Final Action - Part I           06/24/04                    69 FR 35428
NPRM                            06/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/05
Final Action - Part II          06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See 69 FR 9986-9987.

Agency Contact: Harry I. Moatz, Director of Enrollment and Discipline, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Office of 
Enrollment and Discipline, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313
Phone: 571 272-4097

Related RIN: Related to 0651-AB38
RIN: 0651-AB55
_______________________________________________________________________




568. CHANGES IN TRADEMARK RULES OF PRACTICE IN INTER PARTES PROCEEDINGS 
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1067; 35 USC 2(8)(2)(A)

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.101; 37 CFR 2.105; 37 CFR 2.111; 37 CFR 2.113; 
37 CFR 2.119; 37 CFR 2.120(a); 37 CFR 2.120(d) to (g); 37 CFR 2.120(i) 
to (j); 37 CFR 2.121(a) to (b); 37 CFR 2.127(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office amends its 
rules of practice in connection with inter partes proceedings before 
the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to require initial disclosure of 
certain information, to make a telephone conference a prerequisite to 
the filing of an unconsented motion, and to permit service of documents 
by e-mail.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James David Sams, Chief Administrative Trademark Judge, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, ST-9A03, Trademark 
Trial and Appeal Board, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22313
Phone: 571 272-4304
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________




569. REVISION OF EX PARTE AND INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION PRACTICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); 35 USC 301 to 318

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) amends 
its rules of practice relating to ex parte and inter partes 
reexamination. The Office revises the rules of practice to clarify the 
substantial new question of patentability standard for a second or 
subsequent request for ex parte reexamination or inter partes 
reexamination, and to provide for a request for continued reexamination 
practice to permit entry of a limited number of submissions after a 
final rejection or action in an ex parte reexamination or inter partes 
reexamination. The Office also revises the rules of practice to require 
compliance with all the requirements of filing an inter parties 
reexamination before a filing date will be assigned to an inter parties 
reexamination, and to prohibit supplemental patent owner responses to 
an Office action in an inter parties reexamination without a showing of 
cause.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr, Senior Patent Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Deputy 
Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, 
VA 22313
Phone: 571 272-8090
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________




570. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT THE REFUND PROVISIONS OF THE UNITED STATES 
PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEE MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2004

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2)

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Among other changes to patent and trademark fees, the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Consolidated Appropriations 
Act), splits the patent application filing fee into separate filing 
fee, search fee and examination fee, and also provides that the United 
States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) may refund part or all of 
the excess claim fee and the search fee in certain situations. This 
action amends the rules of practice to implement the provisions for 
refunding part or all of the excess claim fee and for refunding part or 
all of the search fee in certain situations. The Office has implemented 
the changes to the patent fees provided in the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act in a separate rule making.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr, Senior Patent Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Deputy 
Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, 
VA 22313
Phone: 571 272-8090
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 0651-AB54, Related to 0651-AB69
RIN: 0651-AB79

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571. REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 41; 35 USC 376; 35 USC 2(b)(2)

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.16 to 1.21; 37 CFR 1.26; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 
1.482; 37 CFR 1.492; 37 CFR 41.20; 37 CFR 2.6

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2005, Final Action 
Effective Date.

Abstract: This rulemaking revises certain patent and trademark fees to 
reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) consistent with 
PL 105-358, as amended by PL 108-447.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/05
Final Action                    07/00/05
Final Action Effective          10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: C/OF Tamara McClure, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Crystal Park 1, Room 807, 2011 Crystal Drive, 
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703 308-5075
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________




572. [bull] REVISION OF SIGNATURE AND POWER OF ATTORNEY PROVISIONS TO 
PROVIDE FOR PERSONS GRANTED LIMITED RECOGNITION TO PROSECUTE 
APPLICATIONS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2)

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1, 3 and 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) amends 
its rules of practice to allow a person acting with limited recognition 
to be given a power of attorney and authorized to sign amendments and 
other correspondence respecting patent applications, reexamination 
proceedings, and other proceedings. A person granted limited 
recognition is not a registered patent attorney or agent. Instead, such 
a person is either: one who has been authorized by the Director of the 
Office of Enrollment and Discipline to prosecute as attorney or agent 
one or more specified patent application or other patent proceedings 
(e.g., a parent of a child inventor); or a nonimmigrant alien residing 
in the United States with an appropriate visa. Furthermore, the Office 
amends its rules of practice to require that: a copy of the English 
translation of a foreign-language provisional application be filed in 
the provisional application if a non-provisional application claims the 
benefit of the provisional application; a copy of documentary evidence 
supporting a claim of ownership be recorded in the Office's assignment 
records when an assignee takes action in a patent matter; and separate 
copies of a document be submitted to the Office for recording in the 
Office's assignment records, each accompanied by a cover sheet, if the 
document to be recorded includes an interest in, or a transaction 
involving, both patents and trademarks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karin Ferriter L, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
Phone: 571 272-7744

Related RIN: Related to 0651-AB63
RIN: 0651-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________




573. [bull] REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE A REDUCED FEE FOR FILING AN 
APPLICATION THROUGH THE TRADEMARK ELECTRONIC APPLICATION SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-447 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005; 15 
USC 1113(a); 35 USC 2

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.22, 2.6, 2.23, 2.62, 7.25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) amends 
its rules to provide applicants with an additional filing fee option. 
Currently, an applicant may file a trademark application on paper and 
pay a filing fee of $375.00 per class or file an application through 
the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) and pay a filing fee 
of $325.00 per class. The Office amends its rules to offer applicants 
the option of paying a reduced fee of $275.00 per class for filing an 
application through TEAS if the application meets certain filing 
requirements and the applicant responds to Office actions within two 
months of the mailing date, files communications regarding the 
application through TEAS, and agrees to receive communications 
concerning the application by electronic mail (e-mail).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl L. Black, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 571 272-9565
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 0651-AB83
RIN: 0651-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________




574. [bull] AMENDMENT OF TRADEMARK RULES OF PRACTICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 2

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.6, 2.21, 2.26, 2.32, 2.33, 2.34; 2.44, 2.45, 
2.47, 2.52, 2.53, 2.56, 2.63; 2.65, 2.67, 2.74, 2.76, 2.77, 2.85; 2.86, 
2.87, 2.88, 2.89, 2.99, 2.145; 2.146, 2.153, 2.161, 2.171, 2.172; 
2.173, 2.175, 2.184, 2.198, 3.31; 3.85, 7.14, 7.25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is 
amending

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its rules to simplify and clarify procedures for (1) registering 
trademarks, (2) maintaining trademark registrations, (3) processing 
petitions to the Director in trademark cases, and (4) filing 
applications for international trademark registration and other 
documents pertaining to international registrations under the Madrid 
Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (Madrid 
Protocol) through the USPTO.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/05
Final Action                    12/00/05
Final Action Effective          01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary E. Hannon, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, P. O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 
22313-1451
Phone: 571 272-9569
Fax: 571 273-9569
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB89
_______________________________________________________________________




575. [bull] AMENDMENT OF RULES FOR FILING INTENT TO USE DOCUMENTS IN 
SECTION 1(B) APPLICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 2

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.76, 2.87, 2.88, 2.89

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office amends the rules to (1) change the deadline for 
filing second and subsequent requests for extensions of time to file a 
statement of use under section 1(d)(2) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 
1051(d)(2), from six months to one year; and (2) simplify and clarify 
procedures pertaining to the filing of intent-to-use documents in 
applications under section 1(b) of the Act, 15 U.S.C. 1051(b).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/05
Final Action                    01/00/06
Final Action Effective          02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary E. Hannon, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, P. O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 
22313-1451
Phone: 571 272-9569
Fax: 571 273-9569
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




576. [bull] REVISION OF SEARCH AND EXAMINATION FEES FOR PATENT 
COOPERATION TREATY APPLICATIONS ENTERING THE NATIONAL STAGE IN THE 
UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2) and 376

CFR Citation: 36 CFP 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Among other changes to patent and trademark fees, the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Consolidated Appropriations 
Act), splits the national fee for Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) 
applications entering the national stage into a separate national fee, 
search fee and examination fee, during fiscal years 2005 and 2006. This 
action revises the search and examination fee for PCT applications 
entering the national stage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/01/05                     70 FR 5053
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/01/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/04/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr, Senior Patent Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Deputy 
Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, 
VA 22313
Phone: 571 272-8090
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




577. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT PRIORITY APPLICATION EXCHANGE BETWEEN 
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr
Phone: 571 272-8090
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB75

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578. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT THE COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 
ENHANCEMENT (CREATE) ACT OF 2004

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/11/05                     70 FR 1818
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/10/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr
Phone: 571 272-8090
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________




579. [bull] CHANGES TO THE PRACTICE FOR HANDLING PATENT APPLICATIONS 
FILED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2) and 41

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Among other changes to patent and trademark fees, the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Consolidated Appropriations 
Act), splits the patent application filing fee into a separate filing 
fee, search fee and examination fee, and requires an additional fee 
(application size fee) for applications whose specification and 
drawings exceed 100 sheets of paper, during fiscal years 2005 and 2006. 
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is in this action 
changing the Office's practice for handling patent applications filed 
without the appropriate filing, search, and examination fees. The 
Office has implemented the changes to the patent fees provided in the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act in a separate rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/05                     70 FR 9570
NPRM Comment Period End         03/30/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr, Senior Patent Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Deputy 
Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, 
VA 22313
Phone: 571 272-8090
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 0651-AB54
RIN: 0651-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Commerce (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




580. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT THE PATENT FEE RELATED PROVISIONS OF THE 
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 41, 2(b)(2)

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Consolidated 
Appropriations Act), revises patent fees in general, and provides for a 
search fee and examination fee that are separate from the filing fee, 
during fiscal years 2005 and 2006. This final rule revises the patent 
fees set forth in the rules of practice to conform them to the patent 
fees set forth in the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/27/05                     70 FR 3880
Final Action Effective          12/08/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr, Senior Patent Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Deputy 
Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, 
VA 22313
Phone: 571 272-8090
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB54
_______________________________________________________________________




581. FAST TRACK EXAMINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 2; . . .

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.2; 37 CFR 2.6; 37 CFR 2.22; 37 CFR 2.23; 37 CFR 
2.62; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office amends its 
rules to permit an applicant to obtain examination of an application 
for registration of a mark at a reduced fee if the applicant files a 
complete application through the Trademark Electronic Application 
System (TEAS), responds to Office actions within two months of the 
mailing date, files communications regarding the application through 
TEAS, and authorizes the Office to send communications concerning the 
application by electronic mail. This rule would also allow the Office 
to charge graduated fees for filing trademark applications, based upon 
the costs the Office incurs in processing the application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/23/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary E. Hannon, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, P. O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 
22313-1451
Phone: 571 272-9569
Fax: 571 273-9569
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB62

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582. CHANGES TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND 
TRADEMARK OFFICE 21ST CENTURY STRATEGIC PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2)

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) has 
established a 21st Century Strategic Plan to transform the Office into 
a quality-focused, highly productive, responsive organization 
supporting a market-driven intellectual property system. The Office 
revised the rules of practice to support the implementation of the 21st 
Century Strategic Plan, which involves improving the patent application 
and examination process by promoting quality enhancement, reducing 
patent pendency, and using information technology to simplify the 
patent application process. The more notable changes being made by this 
action involve permitting typewritten signatures on documents submitted 
by facsimile, streamlining the requirements for incorporation by 
reference of priority applications, and clarifying the qualifications 
for claiming small entity status for purposes of paying reduced patent 
fees. These changes to the patent application and examination process 
are necessary for the Office to be able to process the long-term trend 
of increasing number of applications within a reasonable time frame.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/12/03                    68 FR 53815
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/03
Final Rule                      09/21/04                    69 FR 56482
Final Rule Effective            10/21/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert W. Bahr, Senior Patent Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Deputy 
Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, 
VA 22313
Phone: 571 272-8090
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB64
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583. [bull] CHANGES IN FEES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS FOR TRADEMARK 
REGISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-447, secs 802 to 803

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule adjusts the fees for filing applications for 
trademark registration to provide that the fee for an application filed 
on paper shall be $375.00 per class of goods or services and that the 
fee for filing an application electronically through the Trademark 
Electronic Application System shall be $325.00 per class of goods or 
services. The Office is amending certain rules in 37 CFR part 2 to set 
forth these new application filing fees in accordance with the fee 
provisions of the Trademark Act of 1946, as amended by the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2005, (Pub. L. 108-447).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/19/05                     70 FR 2952
Final Action Effective          01/31/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl L. Black, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 571 272-9565
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB83
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584. [bull] CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK 
OFFICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 5 USC 553; 5 USC 3717; 35 USC 
2(b)(2), 21, 41, 42, 122; 44 USC 3101; 35 USC 2(b)(2); 17 USC 
901(a)(2); EO 12504

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 102; 37 CFR 104; 37 CFR 150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is in 
the process of completing its move to Alexandria, Virginia. As a 
result, the Office revises the rules of practice to update the 
locations and telephone numbers specified in the rules in light of the 
move to Alexandria, Virginia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/04/05                    70 FR 10488

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Simmons, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22313
Phone: 571 272-3000
Fax: 571 273 0099
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AB86

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Technology Administration (TA)



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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 206

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the regulations to authorize the 
electronic reporting of inventions and the filing of provisional patent 
applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/14/95                    60 FR 41811
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/13/95
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek, Patent Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Technology Administration, HCHB Room 4613, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., HCHB Room 4835, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 482-0253
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA14
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586. ACQUISITION AND PROTECTION OF FOREIGN RIGHTS IN INVENTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 10096; 15 USC 3710d

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 101; 37 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 40997
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/07/96
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek, Patent Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Technology Administration, HCHB Room 4613, 14th & 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., HCHB Room 4835, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 482-0253
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA15
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587. LICENSING OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED INVENTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 USC 208

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 404

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action incorporates several changes made by the Federal 
Technology Commercialization Act of 2000 with respect to the granting 
of licenses by Federal agencies on Federally owned inventions. It also 
streamlines the licensing procedures to focus primarily on statutory 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/07/05                     70 FR 1403
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Raubitscheck, Patent Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Technology Administration, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave, NW, HCHB 
Room 4835, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 482-0607
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0692-AA19
[FR Doc. 05-6962 Filed 05-13-05; 8:45 am]
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