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

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                                       


  



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary

25 CFR Ch. I

30 CFR Chs. II and VII

36 CFR Ch. I

43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II

48 CFR Ch. 14

50 CFR Chs. I and IV

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled 
for review or development between fall 2005 and spring 2006. The 
Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require 
publication of the agenda.

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: September 20, 2005

 Richard A. Stephan,

Federal Register Liaison Officer.

                     Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1619        Hydropower Licensing: Conditions and Prescriptions....................................    1090-AA91
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1620        Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures................................    1090-AA29
1621        Department Hearings and Appeals; Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the        1090-AA73
            Hearings Division.....................................................................
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1622        Collection of Debts by Administrative Wage Garnishment................................    1090-AA93
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                               Office of Hearings and Appeals--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1623        Equal Access to Justice Act...........................................................    1094-AA49
1624        Special Rules Applicable to Public and Hearings and Appeals...........................    1094-AA52
1625        Special Procedures for Public Lands and Surface Mining Cases..........................    1094-AA53
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                                Office of Hearings and Appeals--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1626        Hydropower Licensing Hearings Process.................................................    1094-AA51
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                                 Office of the Special Trustee--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1627        American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act......................................    1035-AA05
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                                Office of the Special Trustee--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1628        Procedures for Depositing Funds.......................................................    1035-AA04
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                             United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1629        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Conservation Education; 50 CFR 17.21...    1018-AI66
1630        Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Possession of Migratory Birds for           1018-AI97
            Educational Purposes..................................................................
1631        Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals and Birds to the United States.........    1018-AJ24
1632        General Permit Procedures; Revision to Appeal Process for Migratory Bird Permits......    1018-AU19
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                          United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1633        List of Migratory Birds...............................................................    1018-AB72
1634        Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures--50 CFR Part 12.....................................    1018-AC89
1635        Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).......................    1018-AD87
1636        U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel...................................    1018-AF09
1637        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing of the Bald Eagle in the Lower    1018-AF21
            48 States From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.........................
1638        Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to the    1018-AF27
            United States.........................................................................
1639        Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding             1018-AF44
            Facilities in Other Countries.........................................................
1640        Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife, 50 CFR Part 14..............    1018-AF46
1641        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the           1018-AG00
            Straight-Horned Markhor Population of the Torghar Region of Baluchistan, Pakistan,
            From Endangered to Threatened.........................................................
1642        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for 12 Species of        1018-AG23
            Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands..........................................
1643        Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species...........    1018-AG64
1644        Addition of Black Carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) to the List of Injurious Wildlife.....    1018-AG70
1645        Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations..............................................    1018-AI12
1646        North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation      1018-AI13
            Act Grant Administration Policies.....................................................
1647        Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Findings for the Gulf of Boothia and           1018-AI65
            Western Hudson Populations............................................................
1648        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Arizona Agave.........    1018-AI79
1649        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Nonessential Experimental Population of    1018-AI80
            the Northern Aplomado Falcon..........................................................
1650        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From            1018-AI83
            Endangered to Threatened..............................................................
1651        U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Black Cohosh...................................    1018-AI91

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1652        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ16
            California Red-Legged Frog............................................................
1653        Adding Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Molitrix) and largescale silver carp               1018-AT29
            (Hypophthalmichthys harmandi) to the List of Injurious Wildlife.......................
1654        Wild Bird Conservation Act; Review of Regulations To Allow Imports of Exotic Wild         1018-AT30
            Birds.................................................................................
1655        Marine Mammals; and Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed               1018-AT34
            Termination of the Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program...........................
1656        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Virginia Northern Flying    1018-AT37
            Squirrel from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species...........................
1657        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear    1018-AT38
            Population From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.........................
1658        Adding Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Nobilis) to the List of Injurious Wildlife....    1018-AT49
1659        Revised Definition of ``Destruction or Adverse Modification'' for Endangered Species      1018-AT50
            Act Section 7 Consultations...........................................................
1660        Special Rule Reclassifying Argentinian Broad-Snouted Caiman Population From Endangered    1018-AT56
            to Threatened.........................................................................
1661        Migratory Bird Permits; Changes in Regulations Governing Raptor Propagation...........    1018-AT60
1662        Listing of Six Foreign Birds Under the Endangered Species Act.........................    1018-AT62
1663        Migratory Bird Hunting: Revision of Language Used in Regulations for Approving            1018-AT67
            Nontoxic Shot for Use in Waterfowl Hunting............................................
1664        Regulations To Implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act..............................    1018-AT69
1665        Mosquito and Mosquito-Borne Disease Management........................................    1018-AT72
1666        Strategic Growth of the National Wildlife Refuge System...............................    1018-AT73
1667        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Coachella Valley Milk-Vetch Critical       1018-AT74
            Habitat Designation...................................................................
1668        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Thread-Leaved Brodiaea Critical Habitat    1018-AT75
            Designation...........................................................................
1669        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Salt Creek Tiger Beetle Critical           1018-AT79
            Habitat Designation...................................................................
1670        Marine Mammals: Proposed Incidental Take Authorization During Specified Activities....    1018-AT82
1671        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Cui-ui From the List of     1018-AT85
            Endangered and Threatened Species.....................................................
1672        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for St.       1018-AT90
            Andrew Beach Mouse, Perdido Key Beach Mouse, and Chotawhatchee Beach Mouse............
1673        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for 3         1018-AT91
            Willamette Species: Willamette Daisy, Fender's Blue Butterfly, and Kincaid's Lupine...
1674        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the       1018-AT92
            Willowy Monardella....................................................................
1675        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the       1018-AT93
            Alameda Whipsnake.....................................................................
1676        Protection of Bald Eagles and Definition..............................................    1018-AT94
1677        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AT98
            D; 2006-2007 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations...............................
1678        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural        1018-AT99
            Determinations........................................................................
1679        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential            1018-AU01
            Experimental Population for 16 Freshwater Mussels, 1 Freshwater Snail, and 5 Fishes in
            Tennessee.............................................................................
1680        Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Permit requirement for Conservation Easement Lands....    1018-AU08
1681        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 4(d) Rule for the Pacific Coast            1018-AU11
            Distinct Population Segment of the Western Snowy Plover...............................
1682        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AU15
            D: 2007-2008 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations...............................
1683        Negotiation of Annual Funding Agreements With Tribes (Manual Chapter).................    1018-AU16
1684        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Correction to the Grizzly Bear    1018-AU17
            Entry in the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife...............................
1685        Special Rule for the Southwest Alaska Distinct Population Segment of the Northern Sea     1018-AU21
            Otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni)........................................................
1686        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AU23
            California Tiger Salamander, Sonoma County Population.................................
1687        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AU30
            Southern California Distinct Vertebrate Population Segment of the Mountain Yellow-
            Legged Frog (Rana Muscosa)............................................................
1688        Designation of Critical Habitat for Rota Bridled White-Eye............................    1018-AU32
1689        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Spikedace and     1018-AU33
            Loachminnow...........................................................................
1690        Designation of Critical Habitat for Yadeon's piperia..................................    1018-AU34
1691        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Gunnison's Sage Grouse.........    1018-AU35
1692        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Critical Habitat for      1018-AU37
            the Northern Spotted Owl..............................................................
1693        Civil Procedures......................................................................    1018-AU38

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1694        Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Proposed Spring/Summer Subsistence          1018-AU39
            Annual Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the 2006 Subsistence
            Season................................................................................
1695        CITES Appendix-III Listing of galax (Galax urceolata).................................    1018-AU40
1696        Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities...........................    1018-AU41
1697        Migratory Bird Hunting; 2006-2007 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations.............    1018-AU42
1698        Re-evaluation of final listing determination for Queen Charlotte Goshawk..............    1018-AU43
1699        Critical Habitat Designation for Suisun thistle and soft birds beak...................    1018-AU44
1700        Critical Habitat Designation for Holmgren and Shivwits milk vetches...................    1018-AU45
1701        Critical Habitat Designation for Alabama Beach Mouse..................................    1018-AU46
1702        Revision of Critical Habitat Designation for the Kootenai River White Sturgeon........    1018-AU47
1703        Revision of Critical Habitat Designation for the Wintering Piping Plover..............    1018-AU48
1704        Adding Graham's Penstemon to the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants, with           1018-AU49
            Designation of Critical Habitat.......................................................
1705        Critical Habitat Designation for the Laguna Mountains Skipper.........................    1018-AU50
1706        Critical Habitat Designation for Braunton's milk-vetch and Lyon's penchaeta...........    1018-AU51
1707        Critical Habitat Designation for the Canada Lynx......................................    1018-AU52
1708        Removal of the Western Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf From the List of      1018-AU53
            Endangered and Threatened Species.....................................................
1709        Removal of the Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf From the List     1018-AU54
            of Endangered and Threatened Species..................................................
1710        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 5-Year Review of Foreign Species.......    1018-AU55
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                            United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1711        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Tibetan Antelope.......................    1018-AF49
1712        U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Certain Turtle Species.........................    1018-AF69
1713        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status and     1018-AG16
            Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gila Chub.....................................
1714        National Wildlife Refuge System; Appropriate Refuge Uses..............................    1018-AG46
1715        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia        1018-AH53
            From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species....................................
1716        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gila Trout From    1018-AH57
            Endangered to Threatened With a Special Rule..........................................
1717        Importation of Exotic Wild Birds Into the United States; Adding Blue-Fronted Amazon       1018-AH89
            Parrots From Argentina's Approved Sustainable Use Management Plan to the Approved List
            of Non-Captive Bred Species...........................................................
1718        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Two Australian Parakeets        1018-AI04
            From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species....................................
1719        Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose       1018-AI07
            Populations...........................................................................
1720        Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Geese Populations....    1018-AI32
1721        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the American           1018-AI41
            Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened...............................................
1722        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits for Foreign Listed Species.....    1018-AI67
1723        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI71
            San Diego Fairy Shrimp................................................................
1724        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI72
            California Gnatcatcher................................................................
1725        Migratory Bird Permits; Military Readiness Exemption..................................    1018-AI92
1726        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ11
            San Jacinto Valley Crownscale.........................................................
1727        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle....    1018-AJ13
1728        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of Mexican Bobcat From List      1018-AT31
            of Endangered Species.................................................................
1729        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT78
            San Miguel Island Fox, Santa Rosa Island Fox, Santa Cruz Island Fox, and Santa
            Catalina Island Fox...................................................................
1730        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska; Southwestern Alaska        1018-AT81
            Coastal Areas.........................................................................
1731        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Arkansas River    1018-AT84
            Shiner................................................................................
1732        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT86
            Spreading Navarretia..................................................................
1733        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for           1018-AT88
            Southwestern Willow Flycatcher........................................................

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1734        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Western Snowy         1018-AT89
            Plover................................................................................
1735        Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of tungsten-iron-copper-nickel, iron-tungsten-nickel,    1018-AU04
            tungsten-bronze (additional formulation), tungsten-tin-iron shot types/alloys as
            nontoxic..............................................................................
1736        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AU05
            D: 2006-2007 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations.....................
1737        Delisting the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse...........................................    1018-AU12
1738        National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes.........................    1018-AU24
1739        National Wildlife Refuge System; Wildlife-Dependent Recreation (Hunting and Fishing,      1018-AU25
            Wildlife Observation and Photography, Environmental Education, and Interpretation)....
1740        National Wildlife Refuge System; Wilderness Stewardship...............................    1018-AU27
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1741        Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act.............    1018-AE72
1742        Taking of Marine Mammals by Level B Harassment; Issuance of General Authorization for     1018-AF26
            Scientific Research and Permits for Photography, Educational, and Commercial Purposes.
1743        Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting....................................    1018-AG11
1744        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Gulf Coast Distinct          1018-AG40
            Population Segment of the Brown Pelican Population in the Southeastern United States..
1745        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Dolly Varden as a              1018-AH68
            Threatened Species in Washington Due to Similarity of Appearance to Bull Trout........
1746        Release of Captive-Reared Mallards....................................................    1018-AI05
1747        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of and Withdrawal of Proposed    1018-AI48
            Critical Habitat for the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl.................................
1748        Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to General Exceptions...............................    1018-AI96
1749        Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations........................................    1018-AI98
1750        Revision of the Regulations Governing the Transport of Eagle Feathers.................    1018-AJ00
1751        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Eastern Distinct             1018-AJ03
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
1752        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Western Distinct          1018-AJ04
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
1753        Injurious Wildlife Species; Boiga Snakes..............................................    1018-AT28
1754        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to the Nonessential              1018-AT36
            Experimental Population Rule for the Mexican Gray Wolf................................
1755        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to Manatee Protection Areas      1018-AT39
            in Florida (Barge Canal Exception)....................................................
1756        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential            1018-AU00
            Experimental Population for the Topeka Shiner.........................................
1757        Proposed Reclassification of the Gray Bat From Endangered to Threatened...............    1018-AU20
1758        Proposed Rule to Remove the Arizona Distinct Population Segment of the Cactus             1018-AU22
            Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.....
1759        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations Applicable    1018-AU29
            to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act....................................
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1760        Interagency Guidance for the Prescription of Fishways Pursuant to Section 18 of the       1018-AH42
            Federal Power Act.....................................................................
1761        Addition of the Great White Shark and the Cape Stag Beetles to Appendix III Under         1018-AH66
            CITES.................................................................................
1762        Public Notice for CITES Appendix III Listing of Spanish Cedar by the Government of        1018-AH99
            Peru..................................................................................
1763        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Designation of Critical        1018-AI15
            Habitat for Three Snails and One Amphipod.............................................

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1764        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Southwest Alaskan Distinct     1018-AI44
            Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter..........................................
1765        Migratory Bird Permits; Eiderdown From Iceland........................................    1018-AI64
1766        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Scimitar-        1018-AI82
            Horned Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle..................................................
1767        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Eggert's Sunflower From the     1018-AJ08
            List of Endangered and Threatened Species and Determination that Designation of
            Critical Habitat Is Not Prudent.......................................................
1768        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ09
            Fish Slough Milk-Vetch................................................................
1769        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ10
            Munz's Onion..........................................................................
1770        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ12
            Coastal-Puget Sound, St. Mary-Belly River, and Jarbidge River Population Segments of
            Bull Trout............................................................................
1771        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Boreal Toad................    1018-AT43
1772        Marine Mammals: Revised Definition of ``Authentic Native Articles of Handicrafts and      1018-AT48
            Clothing''............................................................................
1773        Listing the Miami Blue Butterfly as Endangered; Listing the Cassius Blue, Ceraunus        1018-AT51
            Blue, and Nickerbean (Ammon) Blue Butterflies as Threatened Due to Similarity of
            Appearance to the Miami Blue..........................................................
1774        Migratory Bird Permits; Federal Falconry Standards; Adding Connecticut to the List of     1018-AT63
            States That Meet Federal Falconry Standards...........................................
1775        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for        1018-AT68
            California Tiger Salamander, Central Population; 50 CFR 17............................
1776        Seasons, Harvest Limits, Methods, and Means Related to Taking of Wildlife for             1018-AT70
            Subsistence Uses During 2005-2006 Regulatory Year (Subpart D).........................
1777        Migratory Bird Hunting; 2005-2006 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations.............    1018-AT76
1778        Listing of 7 Foreign Butterfly Species Under the Endangered Species Act...............    1018-AT83
1779        Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of 62 Percent Iron/25 Percent Tungsten/13 Percent        1018-AT87
            Nickel Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots...............................
1780        Captive-Bred Wildlife Regulation: Excluding the Captive-Bred Scimitar-Horned Oryx,        1018-AT95
            Addax, and Dama Gazelle From Endangered Status........................................
1781        Critical Habitat Designation for Four Vernal Pool Crustaceans and Eleven Vernal Pool      1018-AU06
            Plants in California and Southern Oregon..............................................
1782        Migratory Bird Hunting; Blanket Approval of Iron/Tungsten/Nickel Shot as Nontoxic for     1018-AU09
            Hunting Waterfowl and Coots...........................................................
1783        Amendment of Lower St. Johns River Manatee Refuge in Florida..........................    1018-AU10
1784        Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Tungsten-Bronze (Tungsten-Copper-Tin-Iron) Shot as    1018-AU13
            Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots..............................................
1785        2005-2006 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations.......................    1018-AU14
1786        Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of 58 Percent Tungsten/34 Percent Tin/4 Percent Iron     1018-AU28
            Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots......................................
1787        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AU31
            Columbia-Klamath Distinct Population Segment of the Bull Trout........................
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                                   National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1788        Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.................................    1024-AC95
1789        Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................    1024-AC99
1790        Revisions to Right-of-Way Regulations.................................................    1024-AD16
1791        Cost Recovery for Special Park Uses...................................................    1024-AD18
1792        Historic Preservation Certifications..................................................    1024-AD24
1793        Vessel Management in Glacier Bay National Park........................................    1024-AD25
1794        Making Pictures, Television Productions or Sound Tracks...............................    1024-AD30
1795        Disposition of Culturally Identifiable Human Remains..................................    1024-AD31
1796        Special Regulation for Dry Tortugas Park..............................................    1024-AD32
1797        Backcountry Use Restrictions at Wupatki National Monument.............................    1024-AD33
1798        St. Croix National Scenic River Vessel Speed Limits...................................    1024-AD34
1799        Olympic National Park Special Regulations.............................................    1024-AD35
1800        St. Croix National Scenic River Vessel Speed Limits...................................    1024-AD36

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1801        Voyageurs National Park - Special Regulations.........................................    1024-AD37
1802        National Park System Units in Alaska..................................................    1024-AD38
1803        National Capitol Region--Parking......................................................    1024-AD40
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                                     National Park Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1804        Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Personal Watercraft................................    1024-AC93
1805        Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability..........    1024-AD05
1806        Boating and Water Use Activities......................................................    1024-AD07
1807        Native American Handicrafts...........................................................    1024-AD20
1808        Gulf Islands National Seashore: Personal Watercraft Use...............................    1024-AD21
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                                    National Park Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1809        Commercial Use Authorizations.........................................................    1024-AC85
1810        Fire Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft....................................    1024-AC94
1811        Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft..........................    1024-AC96
1812        Apostle Islands; Snowmobiles..........................................................    1024-AD26
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                                  Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1813        Indian Electric Power Utilities.......................................................    1076-AD45
1814        Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans.......................................................    1076-AE24
1815        Indian Country Law Enforcement........................................................    1076-AE35
1816        Proclamation of Reservations..........................................................    1076-AE40
1817        Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds..........................................    1076-AE43
1818        Standards for Approving Tribal Per Capita Distributions...............................    1076-AE45
1819        Appeals From Administrative Actions...................................................    1076-AE48
1820        Unclaimed Moneys/Whereabouts Unknown..................................................    1076-AE55
1821        Grazing Permits.......................................................................    1076-AE57
1822        Probate of Indian Estates, Except for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes............    1076-AE59
1823        Leasing of Certain Lands in Wind River Indian Reservation, Wyoming: Oil and Gas.......    1076-AE61
1824        Leasing of Osage Reservation Lands for Oil and Gas Mining.............................    1076-AE62
1825        Surface Exploration, Mining, and Reclamation of Lands.................................    1076-AE63
1826        Lead and Zinc Mining Operations and Leases, Quapaw Agency.............................    1076-AE64
1827        Leasing of Osage Reservation Lands, Oklahoma: Mining--Except Oil and Gas..............    1076-AE65
1828        Leasing of Restricted Lands of Members of the Five Civilized Tribes, Oklahoma: Mining.    1076-AE66
1829        Leasing of Allotted Lands for Mineral Development.....................................    1076-AE67
1830        Leasing of Tribal Lands for Mineral Development.......................................    1076-AE68
1831        Terms and Conditions: Coal Leases.....................................................    1076-AE69
1832        Probate of Indian Estates--Appeals to the Office of Hearings and Appeals..............    1076-AE71
1833        Leases and Permits....................................................................    1076-AE73
1834        Indian Country Detention Facilities and Programs......................................    1076-AE75
1835        Preference in Employment..............................................................    1076-AE76
1836        Revision of the Membership Roll of the Eastern Band of Cherokee of North Carolina.....    1076-AE77
1837        Management of Tribal Assets of the Ute Indian Tribe...................................    1076-AE78

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1838        Oil and Gas, Geothermal, and Solid Minerals Agreements................................    1076-AE79
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1839        Irrigation Projects and Systems.......................................................    1076-AD44
1840        Alaska Resupply Operation.............................................................    1076-AE04
1841        Leases and Permits on Indian Trust and Restricted Lands...............................    1076-AE36
1842        Reindeer in Alaska....................................................................    1076-AE37
1843        Preparation of Rolls of Indians.......................................................    1076-AE44
1844        Home-Living Programs and School Closure and Consolidation.............................    1076-AE51
1845        Deposit of Proceeds from Lands Withdrawn for Native Selection.........................    1076-AE74
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1846        Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood................................................    1076-AD97
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1847        Loan Guaranty, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy........................................    1076-AE42
1848        Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits..............................................    1076-AE46
1849        Winnemucca Court of Indian Offenses...................................................    1076-AE52
1850        Trust Funds for Tribes and Individual Indians.........................................    1076-AE56
1851        Rights-of-Way Over Indian Lands.......................................................    1076-AE58
1852        Enhancement of Environmental Quality..................................................    1076-AE60
1853        Land Records and Title Documents......................................................    1076-AE70
1854        General Forestry Regulations..........................................................    1076-AE72
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                                   Minerals Management Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1855        Requirements for Material, Personnel and Pipe Handling Operations.....................    1010-AD14
1856        Safety Management Systems.............................................................    1010-AD15
1857        Reduction in Oil and Gas Royalty Rates in the Outer Continental Shelf under the Deep      1010-AD29
            Water Royalty Relief Act..............................................................
1858        Alternate Energy-Related Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf..........................    1010-AD30
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                                Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1859        Late and Overpayment Interest.........................................................    1010-AC27
1860        Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting......................................................    1010-AC29
1861        Prepayment of Royalties...............................................................    1010-AC31

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1862        End-of-Life Royalty Relief............................................................    1010-AC58
1863        Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases (Reg Plan Seq No. 68).............................    1010-AD00
1864        Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances..................................    1010-AD02
1865        Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf......................    1010-AD06
1866        Protection of Marine Mammals and Endangered Species...................................    1010-AD10
1867        Pipeline Safety Rule Phase I..........................................................    1010-AD11
1868        Oil and Gas Production Rates..........................................................    1010-AD12
1869        Rights of Use and Easement............................................................    1010-AD13
1870        Open and Nondiscriminatory Movement of Oil and Gas as Required by the Outer               1010-AD17
            Continental Shelf Lands Act...........................................................
1871        Revisions to Rules Governing Platforms and Structures and Pipelines...................    1010-AD18
1872        Oil and Gas Well Cementing Requirements...............................................    1010-AD19
1873        Reporting and Compliance With the Debt Collection Improvement and Privacy Acts........    1010-AD20
1874        Federal Sodium and Potassium Valuation................................................    1010-AD21
1875        Cost Recovery for Plans, Permits, and Inspections for Oil and Gas Operations in the       1010-AD23
            Outer Continental Shelf...............................................................
1876        Documents Incorporated by Reference for Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations............    1010-AD24
1877        Reduction in Oil and Gas Royalty Rates in the Outer Continental Shelf under the Deep      1010-AD25
            Water Royalty Relief Act..............................................................
1878        Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates - New Deep Gas and Offshore Alaska Provisions        1010-AD31
            (Reg Plan Seq No. 69).................................................................
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                                  Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1879        Plans and Information.................................................................    1010-AC47
1880        Incident Reporting....................................................................    1010-AC57
1881        Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure.................................................    1010-AC81
1882        Blowout Prevention for Production Tree Coiled Tubing Workover Operations..............    1010-AC96
1883        Data Release and Definitions..........................................................    1010-AC99
1884        Suspension of Operations for Ultra-Deep Drilling......................................    1010-AD09
1885        Administrative Cost Recovery for OCS Oil and Gas Operations...........................    1010-AD16
1886        Providing Contact Information to MMS..................................................    1010-AD22
1887        Temporary Waiver of OCS Oil and Gas Fees..............................................    1010-AD27
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                                 Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1888        Documents Incorporated by Reference for Offshore Floating Production Facilities.......    1010-AC85
1889        Federal Gas Valuation.................................................................    1010-AD05
1890        Technical Amendment to Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental        1010-AD26
            Shelf (OCS); Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates; Deep Gas Provisions................
1891        Hurricane-related Royalty Relief......................................................    1010-AD28
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                    Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1892        Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites...........................................................    1029-AB70
1893        Placement of Excess Spoil (Reg Plan Seq No. 70).......................................    1029-AC04
1894        Financial Assurances..................................................................    1029-AC05
1895        Ownership and Control Settlement Rule.................................................    1029-AC08
1896        Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Permit Rights........................................    1029-AC49
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1897        Indian Lands..........................................................................    1029-AB83
1898        Revegetation..........................................................................    1029-AC02
1899        Processing State Program Amendments...................................................    1029-AC06
1900        Fee Allocation Rule...................................................................    1029-AC47
1901        Civil Penalty Adjustments.............................................................    1029-AC48
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                                   Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1902        Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands and Waterbodies.............    1006-AA45
1903        Implemenation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement................................    1006-AA48
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                                    Bureau of Reclamation--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1904        Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Lands and Projects; Extension of Expiration       1006-AA49
            Date..................................................................................
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                                    Bureau of Land Management--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1905        Mining Claims Under the General Mining Law; Surface Management........................    1004-AD69
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                                 Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1906        Mineral Patent Applications; Adverse Claims, Protests, and Conflicts..................    1004-AD32
1907        Oil and Gas Onshore Order No. 1.......................................................    1004-AD59
1908        Alaska Native Veteran Allotments......................................................    1004-AD60
1909        Marginal Oil/Gas Royalty Rate Reduction Program.......................................    1004-AD65
1910        Public Lands and Resources; Law Enforcement--Criminal; Recreation Programs............    1004-AD66
1911        Heavy Oil Royalty Reduction Program...................................................    1004-AD67
1912        Permits for Recreation on Public Lands................................................    1004-AD68
1913        Sales of Forest Products; Preparation for Sale........................................    1004-AD70
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                                   Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1914        Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations.........................................    1004-AC64
1915        Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska (Reg Plan Seq No. 71).....................    1004-AD42
1916        Stripper Well Royalty Reductions; Records Retention...................................    1004-AD71
1917        Segregation of Lands Proposed for Sale................................................    1004-AD74
1918        Mining Claim and Site Maintenance Fees - Fee Adjustment...............................    1004-AD75

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1919        Oil and Gas; Combined Hydrocarbons Leasing; Tar Sands.................................    1004-AD76
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                                  Bureau of Land Management--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1920        Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures...............................................    1004-AC99
1921        Conservation; Helium Leasing..........................................................    1004-AD35
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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1619. HYDROPOWER LICENSING: CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/04                    69 FR 54602
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/04
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Diamond, Director, Office of Policy Analysis, 
Department of the Interior, Room 4426 MIB 1849 C Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-1136
Fax: 202 208-4867

RIN: 1090-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1620. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS: TYPE B PROCEDURES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 9651(c)

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Frank DeLuise, Assessment Program, Department of the 
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Room 
4449

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1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4143

RIN: 1090-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




1621. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN 
ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS DIVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 571 to 583

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1090-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1622. COLLECTION OF DEBTS BY ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 39

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/03/05                    70 FR 44512

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Webber
Phone: 202 208-5684

RIN: 1090-AA93
BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1623. EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 96-481

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/05                    70 FR 58167
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1624. [bull] SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC AND HEARINGS AND APPEALS

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the special rules applicable to public and 
hearings and appeals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




1625. [bull] SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND SURFACE MINING 
CASES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would (1) state how to request reconsideration of a 
decision; (2) limit the number of pleadings that may be filed for 
reconsideration of a decision; (3) update addresses for serving copies 
of notices of appeal; (4) state when IBLA may refer a case for a 
hearing before an administrative law judge; and (5) specify a period 
for filing an appeal of a judge's order. It will also (1) state when 
IBLA may consolidate appeals; (2) establish standards for granting 
extensions for filing pleadings; (3) prescribe procedures for motions 
in appeals; and (4) state when a person may intervene in an appeal.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1626. [bull] HYDROPOWER LICENSING HEARINGS PROCESS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 797(e); 16 USC 811

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 7, 2005, Energy Policy Act 
of 2005.

Abstract: This rule implements the requirement in section 261 of the 
Energy Policy Act of 2005 that Interior, Commerce, and Agriculture 
publish a joint rule to provide for trial-type hearings on disputed 
issues of material fact relating to conditions and prescriptions to be 
included in hydropower licenses under the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Robert More, Department of the Interior, 801 North 
Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-3810

RIN: 1094-AA51
BILLING CODE 4310--79--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Office of the Special Trustee (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1627. AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUND MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 4001

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 1200

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1035-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Office of the Special Trustee (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1628. PROCEDURES FOR DEPOSITING FUNDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 124

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/14/05                    70 FR 40660

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorie Curtis
Phone: 505 816-1203

RIN: 1035-AA04
BILLING CODE 4310--10--S

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1629. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CONSERVATION 
EDUCATION; 50 CFR 17.21

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21(g)

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




1630. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING POSSESSION OF 
MIGRATORY BIRDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/13/05                    70 FR 59710
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/12/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




1631. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS AND BIRDS TO THE 
UNITED STATES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/16/05                    70 FR 54700
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/15/05                    70 FR 54700

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AJ24
_______________________________________________________________________




1632. GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES; REVISION TO APPEAL PROCESS FOR 
MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will propose to revise the permit appeal process 
to transfer the final appeal decision on migratory bird permits to the 
Director. Migratory bird permits are issued in the Service's seven 
Regional offices. Current regulations provide that when a permit is 
denied, and a subsequent request for reconsideration is denied, an 
appeal may be submitted to the Regional Director for the Region in 
which the issuing office is located. Adjusting the review structure in 
the Regions and transferring the final appeal decision to the Director 
will better ensure consistent permit decisions nationally.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

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

RIN: 1018-AU19

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



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1633. LIST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The List of Migratory Birds found at 50 CFR 10.13 is being 
revised to bring the list into conformity with generally accepted 
taxonomy and nomenclature [English (common) and scientific names--as 
reflected in four published supplements to the 7th (1998) edition of 
the American Ornithologists' Union's Check-list of North American 
Birds]; and to add species of known occurrence in the United States 
that are subject to protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act but 
are not included on the current list.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/95                    60 FR 24686
NPRM Comment Period End         07/10/95                    60 FR 24686
Second NPRM                     10/12/01                    66 FR 52281
Second NPRM Comment Period End  11/13/01                    66 FR 52281
Third NPRM                      10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________




1634. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES--50 CFR PART 12

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/95                    60 FR 58468
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/96
Second NPRM                     01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AC89
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1635. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES (CITES)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 10; 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/08/00                    65 FR 26663
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/00
Correction                      06/29/00                    65 FR 40167
Second NPRM                     12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AD87
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1636. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; AMERICAN EEL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would add American eel to Appendix III to the 
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna 
and Flora (CITES). If adopted, exports of the species would require 
CITES documentation from the Service to ensure that foreign countries 
accept the shipments. This action is necessary to monitor the impact of 
trade on the species in an effort to maintain healthy populations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AF09

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1637. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVING OF THE 
BALD EAGLE IN THE LOWER 48 STATES FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/06/99                    64 FR 36454
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/99
NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT94
RIN: 1018-AF21
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1638. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, 
AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AF27
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1639. IMPORTATION OF CAPTIVE-BRED EXOTIC BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES 
FROM BREEDING FACILITIES IN OTHER COUNTRIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 17, 1994, we published a proposed rule that included 
certain provisions of the Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA). This 
planned re-proposal would allow importing of captive-bred birds from 
facilities in other countries for species that are otherwise prohibited 
from import under the WBCA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (under 1018-AC15)          03/17/94                    59 FR 12784
Second NPRM                     01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF44
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1640. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, 50 CFR 
PART 14

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/15/98                    63 FR 38143
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/14/98
NPRM                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AF46
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1641. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE STRAIGHT-HORNED MARKHOR POPULATION OF THE 
TORGHAR REGION OF BALUCHISTAN, PAKISTAN, FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

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change the classification of the straight-horned markhor population of 
the Torghar Hills region of Baluchistan Province, Pakistan, from 
endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The 
markhor is a species of wild goat that occurs in small, isolated 
populations in rugged, arid mountain habitats in Afghanistan, India, 
Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AG00
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1642. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR 12 SPECIES OF PICTURE-WING FLIES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 2006.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/17/01                     66 FR 3964
Public Hearing                  03/05/01                     66 FR 3964
NPRM Comment Period End         03/19/01
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    10/04/05                    70 FR 57851
NPRM Comment Period End         11/03/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________




1643. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT: REVIEW OF APPROVED LIST OF CAPTIVE-
BRED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          05/29/01                    66 FR 29072
Comment Period End              07/30/01                    66 FR 29072
NPRM                            04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________




1644. ADDITION OF BLACK CARP (MYLOPHARYNGODON PICEUS) TO THE LIST OF 
INJURIOUS WILDLIFE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will review biological and economic information on the 
black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) for possible addition to the list 
of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. An injurious wildlife 
listing would prohibit importation into, or transportation between, 
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or 
any territory or possession of the United States by any means 
whatsoever, except by permit for zoological, educational, medical, or 
scientific purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/02/00                    65 FR 35314
NPRM                            07/30/02                    67 FR 49280
NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/02                    67 FR 49280
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/04/03                    68 FR 33431
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/03                    68 FR 33431
NPRM--Comment reopen, Notice of 
Draft Envir. Assess/Econ. 
Analysis                        08/30/05                    70 FR 51326
Second NPRM Comment Period End  10/31/05                    70 FR 51326

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
http://www.fws.gov/contaminants/issues/invasivespecies.cfm

Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Endangered Species, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

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Phone: 703 358-2034
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG70
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1645. CORRECTIONS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 101-475

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Brenda Johnson-Turner, Realty Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N Fairfax 
Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2363
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI12
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1646. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT AND NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY 
BIRD CONSERVATION ACT GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________




1647. IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDINGS FOR THE GULF 
OF BOOTHIA AND WESTERN HUDSON POPULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.30

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________




1648. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
ARIZONA AGAVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI79
_______________________________________________________________________




1649. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; NONESSENTIAL 
EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/09/05                     70 FR 6819
Public Hearing                  03/15/05                     70 FR 6819
NPRM Comment Period End         04/11/05
NPRM Comment Period Reopened, 
Avail Documents                 02/09/05                     70 FR 6819
NPRM Comment Period Reopened, 
Public Hearings, Avail of Draft 
Monitoring Plan                 09/16/05                    70 FR 54701
Public Hearing                  10/11/05
Public Hearing                  10/13/05
Second NPRM Comment Period End  11/15/05
Final Rule                      02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI80
_______________________________________________________________________




1650. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DOWNLISTING THE 
WOOD BISON FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




1651. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; BLACK COHOSH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AI91
_______________________________________________________________________




1652. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA RED-LEGGED FROG

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 2004, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, November 30, 2005.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/13/04                    69 FR 19619
Public Hearing Request Due Date 05/28/04                    69 FR 19619
NPRM Comment Period End         06/14/04
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/14/04                    69 FR 32966
Comment Period End              07/14/04                    69 FR 32966
Second NPRM                     10/00/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AJ16
_______________________________________________________________________




1653. ADDING SILVER CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS MOLITRIX) AND LARGESCALE 
SILVER CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS HARMANDI) TO THE LIST OF INJURIOUS 
WILDLIFE

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will review biological and economic information on the 
silver

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carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and largescale silver carp 
(Hypophthalmichthys harmandi) for possible addition to the list of 
injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. An injurious wildlife listing 
would prohibit importation into, or transportation between, States, the 
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory 
or possession of the United States by any means whatsoever, except by 
permit for zoological, educational, medical, or scientific purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/23/03                    68 FR 43482
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/22/03                    68 FR 43482
NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For More Information:
http://www.fws.gov/contaminants/issues/invasivespecies.cfm

Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Endangered Species, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2034
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT29
_______________________________________________________________________




1654. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT; REVIEW OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW IMPORTS 
OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15.41; 50 CFR 15.42

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT30
_______________________________________________________________________




1655. MARINE MAMMALS; AND ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
PROPOSED TERMINATION OF THE SOUTHERN SEA OTTER TRANSLOCATION PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT34
_______________________________________________________________________




1656. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
VIRGINIA NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Due to recovery, the Service is planning to propose delisting 
the Virginia northern flying squirrel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT37

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1657. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLY BEAR POPULATION FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT38
_______________________________________________________________________




1658. ADDING BIGHEAD CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS NOBILIS) TO THE LIST OF 
INJURIOUS WILDLIFE

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will review biological and economic information on Bighead 
carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) for possible addition to the list of 
injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. An injurious wildlife listing 
would prohibit importation into, or transportation between, States, the 
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory 
or possession of the United States by any means whatsoever, except by 
permit for zoological, educational, medical, or scientific purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/17/03                    68 FR 54409
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/17/03                    68 FR 54409
NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Endangered Species, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2034
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT49
_______________________________________________________________________




1659. REVISED DEFINITION OF ``DESTRUCTION OR ADVERSE MODIFICATION'' FOR 
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SECTION 7 CONSULTATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402.02

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT50
_______________________________________________________________________




1660. SPECIAL RULE RECLASSIFYING ARGENTINIAN BROAD-SNOUTED CAIMAN 
POPULATION FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT56
_______________________________________________________________________




1661. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; CHANGES IN REGULATIONS GOVERNING RAPTOR 
PROPAGATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose reorganization of current regulations, and adding 
or changing of some provisions therein. The changes will make it easier 
to

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understand the requirements for raptor propagation and the procedures 
for obtaining a propagation permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/14/05                    70 FR 60052
NPRM Comment Period End         01/12/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

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




1662. LISTING OF SIX FOREIGN BIRDS UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT62
_______________________________________________________________________




1663. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: REVISION OF LANGUAGE USED IN REGULATIONS 
FOR APPROVING NONTOXIC SHOT FOR USE IN WATERFOWL HUNTING

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 742a to 742j

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20.134

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
migratorybirds.fws.gov

URL For Public Comments:
migratorybirds.fws.gov

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

RIN: 1018-AT67
_______________________________________________________________________




1664. REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE SAFETY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT69
_______________________________________________________________________




1665. MOSQUITO AND MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy                 12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AT72
_______________________________________________________________________




1666. STRATEGIC GROWTH OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Service Manual chapter (602 FW 5) outlines the process 
and decision points for the consideration of lands proposed for 
inclusion in the National Wildlife Refuge System (System). It explains 
in detail the various steps in taking a proposal from the initial idea 
stage to the Director's decision on whether a Region should proceed 
with the detailed planning and public involvement required for a new 
national wildlife refuge or major addition to an existing refuge, and 
ultimately, to approval of a new refuge or substantial addition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy                 12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dirck Byler, Department of the Interior, United States 
Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, 
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2337

RIN: 1018-AT73
_______________________________________________________________________




1667. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; COACHELLA VALLEY 
MILK-VETCH CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, November 30, 2005.

Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for the Coachella Valley milk-
vetch, which occurs in Southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/14/04                    69 FR 74468
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/04                    69 FR 74468
Public Hearing Request Due Date 01/28/05
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/27/05                    70 FR 56434
Comment Period End              10/27/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT74
_______________________________________________________________________




1668. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; THREAD-LEAVED 
BRODIAEA CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, November 30, 2005.

Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for the Thread-Leaved Brodiaea, 
a plant, which occurs in Southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/04                    69 FR 71283
Public Hearing Request Due Date 01/24/05
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/05
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    10/06/05                    70 FR 58361
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT75
_______________________________________________________________________




1669. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SALT CREEK TIGER 
BEETLE CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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




1670. MARINE MAMMALS: PROPOSED INCIDENTAL TAKE AUTHORIZATION DURING 
SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes issuance of

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regulations to allow the incidental unintentional take of small numbers 
of marine mammals in activities (other than commercial fishing) in 
specific geographical areas. These proposed regulations would authorize 
incidental take of polar bears and Pacific walrus in the Beaufort Sea 
and adjacent northern coast of Alaska during oil and gas industry 
activities for 5 years. Previous regulations expired on March 28, 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT82
_______________________________________________________________________




1671. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE CUI-
UI FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT85
_______________________________________________________________________




1672. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR ST. ANDREW BEACH MOUSE, PERDIDO KEY BEACH MOUSE, 
AND CHOTAWHATCHEE BEACH MOUSE

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 2005.

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the St. Andrew beach 
mouse, Perdido Key beach mouse, and Chotawhatchee beach mouse along the 
coast of the Florida panhandle and Alabama.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05
Final Action                    11/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT90
_______________________________________________________________________




1673. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 3 WILLAMETTE SPECIES: WILLAMETTE DAISY, FENDER'S 
BLUE BUTTERFLY, AND KINCAID'S LUPINE

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for 3 Willamette species 
(Willamette Daisy, Fender's Blue Butterfly, and Kincaid's Lupine) in 
prairie habitat in the Willamette Valley of Oregon and Washington.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

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




1674. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE WILLOWY MONARDELLA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Willowy 
monardella, a plant in Southern California.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05
Final Action                    11/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT92
_______________________________________________________________________




1675. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ALAMEDA WHIPSNAKE

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Alameda 
whipsnake, a snake in central California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

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




1676. PROTECTION OF BALD EAGLES AND DEFINITION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22.3

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

URL For More Information:
migratorybirds.fws.gov

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH74, Related to 1018-AF21
RIN: 1018-AT94
_______________________________________________________________________




1677. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2006-2007 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE 
REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/05                    70 FR 46795
Public Meetings 9/20 through 10/
21/2005                         09/20/05                    70 FR 46795
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT98
_______________________________________________________________________




1678. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C--NONRURAL DETERMINATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601

[[Page 64799]]

C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT99
_______________________________________________________________________




1679. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR 16 FRESHWATER MUSSELS, 1 
FRESHWATER SNAIL, AND 5 FISHES IN TENNESSEE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU01
_______________________________________________________________________




1680. KODIAK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR 
CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; 16 USC 460k to 460k-4; 16 USC 
668aa-33

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 36.39(j)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We proposed this rule to comply with our commitments made 
under a conservation easement among the United States, the State of 
Alaska, and Koniag Inc. to permit public use of private lands within 
the boundaries of Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Alaska. The 
conservation easement furthers the missions of the Service and the 
National Wildlife Refuge System and the purposes of Kodiak National 
Wildlife Refuge. The easement lands affected by this rule are along 
Karluk River and Karluk Lake on Kodiak Island, Alaska. This rule will 
apply as long as the conservation easement is in place. Without this 
rule, the Service would fail to perform an obligation and Koniag, Inc. 
would have the right to terminate the conservation easement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/05                    70 FR 57242
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Abbey Kucera, Natural Resource Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Kodiak 
National Wildlife Refuge, 1390 Buskin River Road, Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone: 907 487-2600
Fax: 907 487-2144
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU08
_______________________________________________________________________




1681. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 4(D) RULE FOR THE 
PACIFIC COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service plans to propose a special rule for the Pacific 
Coast population of the western snowy plover under section 4(d) of the 
Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU11
_______________________________________________________________________




1682. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D: 2007-2008 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE 
REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242; 50 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, 
methods, and means related to the taking of wildlife for subsistence 
uses during the 2007-08 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary 
because Subpart D is subject to an annual review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AU15

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1683. NEGOTIATION OF ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH TRIBES (MANUAL 
CHAPTER)

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; 16 USC 742a to 742j; 16 USC 661 
to 666c; PL 93-638; PL 103-413; PL 105-270; The Native American Policy 
of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of June 28, 1994 (Native American 
Policy); 25 CFR 1000

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This service manual chapter (512 FW 5) establishes policy 
that refuge and hatchery managers (project leaders), and other Fish and 
Wildlife Service employees will apply when reviewing and responding to 
a request from a self-governance Indian tribe or consortium of tribes 
to negotiate an annual funding agreement (AFA) under the provisions of 
title IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. 
This chapter also provides general guidance that a project leader 
should consider when reviewing a request for an AFA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy                 01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Dave Walker, Refuge Policy Liaison, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 670, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2310
Fax: 703 358-2248
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU16
_______________________________________________________________________




1684. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED CORRECTION 
TO THE GRIZZLY BEAR ENTRY IN THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED 
WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to correct an error in the original listing of 
grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) under the ESA. The historical 
range included areas outside the species' range.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
endangered.fws.gov

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU17
_______________________________________________________________________




1685. SPECIAL RULE FOR THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT 
OF THE NORTHERN SEA OTTER (ENHYDRA LUTRIS KENYONI)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 2005.

Abstract: The special rule would allow for the non-commercial export as 
well as (re-) import of authentic native articles of handicraft and 
clothing that were derived from sea otters legally taken from the 
listed population for subsistence purposes by Alaskan Natives in 
accordance with the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/09/05                    70 FR 46388
NPRM Comment Period End         10/11/05                    70 FR 46388
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI44
RIN: 1018-AU21
_______________________________________________________________________




1686. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER, SONOMA COUNTY 
POPULATION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 15, 2005.
Final, Judicial, December 1, 2005.

Abstract: The Service will designate critical habitat for the Sonoma 
County population of California tiger salamander (Ambystoma 
californiense) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. 
The critical habitat is located in Sonoma County, California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/05                    70 FR 44301
Public Hearing                  09/08/05
NPRM Comment Period End         10/03/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AU23

[[Page 64801]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1687. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION 
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTINCT VERTEBRATE 
POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG (RANA MUSCOSA)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1533 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 1, 2005.

Abstract: We are proposing to designate critical habitat for the 
southern California distinct population segment of the mountain yellow-
legged frog in the mountains of southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/05                    70 FR 54105
Due Date for Requests for Public 
Hearings                        10/28/05                    70 FR 54105
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/05
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU30
_______________________________________________________________________




1688. [bull] DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR ROTA BRIDLED WHITE-EYE

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 7, 2005, settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the Rota 
bridled white-eye, an endangered species endemic to the island of Rota, 
U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/05                    70 FR 54335
Due date for Public Hearing 
Requests                        10/31/05                    70 FR 54335
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/05
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU32
_______________________________________________________________________




1689. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR THE SPIKEDACE AND LOACHMINNOW

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to designate critical habitat for the 
spikedace and loachminnow, fish that are endemic to the upper Gila 
River basin of Arizona and New Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU33
_______________________________________________________________________




1690. [bull] DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR YADEON'S PIPERIA

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 1, 2005.
Final, Judicial, December 1, 2006.

Abstract: We plan to propose to designate Critical Habitat for Yadeon's 
piperia, a plant in the Monterey region of central California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU34
_______________________________________________________________________




1691. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING 
GUNNISON'S SAGE GROUSE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to list Gunnison's sage grouse, a 
pheasant-like bird in western Colorado, under the Endangered Species 
Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered

[[Page 64802]]

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

RIN: 1018-AU35
_______________________________________________________________________




1692. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DETERMINATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 
to 4245

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2005.
Final, Judicial, December 15, 2006.

Abstract: The Service plans to review designated critical habitat for 
the Northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina), a subspecies 
federally listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, as 
amended. This critical habitat is located on Federal land in CA, OR, 
and WA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU37
_______________________________________________________________________




1693. [bull] CIVIL PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 U.S.C. 42-44; 16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.; 16 U.S.C. 
668(a); 16 U.S.C. 1540(f); 16 U.S.C. 1382

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to revise our civil procedure regulations 
to make them easier to understand, through use of simpler language and 
more clearly explained procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AU38
_______________________________________________________________________




1694. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; PROPOSED 
SPRING/SUMMER SUBSISTENCE ANNUAL HARVEST REGULATIONS FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS 
IN ALASKA DURING THE 2006 SUBSISTENCE SEASON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes annual spring/summer migratory bird 
subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska for the 2006 subsistence 
season.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/22/05                    70 FR 55691
NPRM Comment Period End         11/21/05
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AU39
_______________________________________________________________________




1695. [bull] CITES APPENDIX-III LISTING OF GALAX (GALAX URCEOLATA)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to list the native plant species galax 
(Galax urceolata) in Appendix III of the Convention on International 
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild fauna and Flora (CITES).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AU40
_______________________________________________________________________




1696. [bull] MARINE MAMMALS: INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 64803]]

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AU41
_______________________________________________________________________




1697. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; 2006-2007 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD 
HUNTING REGULATIONS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to establish annual hunting regulations 
for certain migratory game birds for the 2006-07 hunting season. We 
annually prescribe outside limits (frameworks), within which States may 
select hunting seasons. We also request proposals from Indian tribes 
that wish to establish special migratory bird hunting regulations on 
Federal Indian reservations and ceded lands. Migratory game bird 
hunting seasons provide hunting opportunities for recreation and 
sustenance; aid Federal, State, and tribal governments in the 
management of migratory game birds; and permit harvests at levels 
compatible with migratory bird population status and habitat 
conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

Agency Contact: Ronald Kokel, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Migratory 
Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, MS MBSP-4107, 4401 North Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU42
_______________________________________________________________________




1698. [bull] RE-EVALUATION OF FINAL LISTING DETERMINATION FOR QUEEN 
CHARLOTTE GOSHAWK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, July 2006.

Abstract: Pursuant to a court order, we will re-evaluate our final 
listing determination for the Queen Charlotte Goshawk, a bird, found in 
southeast Alaska and British Columbia, Canada.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU43
_______________________________________________________________________




1699. [bull] CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR SUISUN THISTLE AND SOFT 
BIRDS BEAK

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2006.
Final, Judicial, April 1, 2007.

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat designation for Suisun 
thistle and soft birds beak, two plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU44
_______________________________________________________________________




1700. [bull] CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR HOLMGREN AND SHIVWITS MILK 
VETCHES

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 17, 2006.
Final, Judicial, March 17, 2007.

Abstract: We plan to propose to designate critical habitat for the 
Holmgren and Shivwits milk vetches.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU45
_______________________________________________________________________




1701. [bull] CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR ALABAMA BEACH MOUSE

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

[[Page 64804]]

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 18, 2006.
Final, Judicial, January 18, 2007.

Abstract: We plan to propose to designate critical habitat for the 
Alabama Beach Mouse along the coast of Alabama.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU46
_______________________________________________________________________




1702. [bull] REVISION OF CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE KOOTENAI 
RIVER WHITE STURGEON

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2005.
Final, Judicial, December 15, 2006.

Abstract: We plan to propose to revise the currently designated 
critical habitat for the Kootenai River White Sturgeon in Idaho.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU47
_______________________________________________________________________




1703. [bull] REVISION OF CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE WINTERING 
PIPING PLOVER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 13, 2005.
Final, Judicial, December 13, 2006.

Abstract: We plan to propose to revise currently designated critical 
habitat for the Wintering Piping Plover in the coastal areas of North 
Carolina.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU48
_______________________________________________________________________




1704. [bull] ADDING GRAHAM'S PENSTEMON TO THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED PLANTS, WITH DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 9, 2005.
Final, Judicial, December 9, 2006.

Abstract: We plan to propose to add Graham's Penstemon to the List of 
Endangered and Threatened Plants, and also to designate critical 
habitat for the species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU49
_______________________________________________________________________




1705. [bull] CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE LAGUNA MOUNTAINS 
SKIPPER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 2005.
Final, Judicial, November 15, 2006.

Abstract: We plan to propose to designate critical habitat for the 
Laguna Mountains Skipper, a butterfly that lives in the mountains of 
southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU50

[[Page 64805]]

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1706. [bull] CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR BRAUNTON'S MILK-VETCH AND 
LYON'S PENCHAETA

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 1, 2005.
Final, Judicial, November 1, 2006.

Abstract: We plan to propose to designate critical habitat for 
Braunton's milk-vetch and Lyon's penchaeta, two plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU51
_______________________________________________________________________




1707. [bull] CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE CANADA LYNX

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 1, 2005.
Final, Judicial, November 1, 2006.

Abstract: We plan to propose to designate critical habitat for the 
Canada Lynx in the States of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, and 
Maine.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AU52
_______________________________________________________________________




1708. [bull] REMOVAL OF THE WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE 
GRAY WOLF FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to establish a western distinct 
population segment (DPS) of the gray wolf and remove the DPS from the 
List of Endangered and Threatened Species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU53
_______________________________________________________________________




1709. [bull] REMOVAL OF THE GREAT LAKES DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF 
THE GRAY WOLF FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to establish a Great Lakes distinct 
population segment (DPS) of the gray wolf and remove the DPS from the 
List of Endangered and Threatened Species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU54
_______________________________________________________________________




1710. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 5-YEAR 
REVIEW OF FOREIGN SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, ESA requirement.
ESA requires review of listings every 5 years.

Abstract: We will review the current list of foreign species to solicit 
information on their current status and determine if any should be 
reclassified or delisted. Psittacine birds have been reviewed 
separately. Other taxonomic groups may be dealt with separately as the 
review proceeds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276

[[Page 64806]]

Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AG63
RIN: 1018-AU55
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1711. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; TIBETAN ANTELOPE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Based on comments received, we may finalize a rule to list 
the Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) as endangered under the 
Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          04/25/00                    65 FR 24171
NPRM Comment Period End         06/26/00
NPRM                            10/06/03                    68 FR 57646
Hearing requests due            11/20/03                    68 FR 57646
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/04
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




1712. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; CERTAIN TURTLE SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would add certain native turtle species to 
Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. If adopted, exports of the species 
would require CITES documentation from the Service to ensure that 
foreign countries accept the shipments. This action is necessary to 
monitor the impact of trade on the species in an effort to maintain 
healthy populations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/00                     65 FR 4217
NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/00                     65 FR 4217
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________




1713. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF 
ENDANGERED STATUS AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE GILA CHUB

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are finalizing endangered status and the designation of 
critical habitat for the Gila chub, a fish, in the Gila River Basin of 
Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, and Sonora, Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/09/02                    67 FR 51947
Hearing request due date        09/23/02                    67 FR 51947
NPRM Comment Period End         10/08/02
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/31/05                    70 FR 51732
Public Meeting                  09/13/05
Public Meeting                  09/14/05
Public Meeting                  09/15/05
Second NPRM Comment Period End  09/30/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




1714. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; APPROPRIATE REFUGE USES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This policy (FWS Manual) provides a procedure for determining 
whether uses other than the six priority wildlife-dependent 
recreational uses (hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and 
photography, and environmental education and interpretation) are 
appropriate on refuges. This policy establishes a process for deciding 
when it is appropriate to allow nonpriority uses.

[[Page 64807]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy (under 1018-
AG18)                           01/16/01                     66 FR 3673
Comment Period Extended         03/15/01                    66 FR 15136
Comment Period Reopened         05/15/01                    66 FR 26879
Comment Period Reopened         06/21/01                    66 FR 33268
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: This RIN previously included policies 
concerning mission, goals, and purposes; wildlife-dependent recreation 
uses; and wilderness stewardship. These policies have been separated 
into distinct actions, each bearing a unique RIN.

Agency Contact: Carol Carson, Refuge Program Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 703 358-2490

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AG18
RIN: 1018-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




1715. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
JOHNSTON'S FRANKENIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/22/03                    68 FR 27961
Public Hearing Request Due Date 07/07/03                    68 FR 27961
NPRM Comment Period End         08/20/03
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________




1716. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE GILA TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED WITH A SPECIAL RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/11/05                    70 FR 24750
Public Hearing                  06/28/05                    70 FR 24750
Public Hearing                  06/29/05                    70 FR 24750
NPRM Comment Period End         07/15/05
Final Action                    05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




1717. IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES; ADDING 
BLUE-FRONTED AMAZON PARROTS FROM ARGENTINA'S APPROVED SUSTAINABLE USE 
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE APPROVED LIST OF NON-CAPTIVE BRED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/03                    68 FR 46559
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/03                    68 FR 46559
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    03/29/05                    70 FR 15798
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/05                    70 FR 15798
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/24/05                    70 FR 29711
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 1018-AH89

[[Page 64808]]

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1718. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF TWO 
AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will make a determination on our proposal to reclassify 
the turquoise parakeet (Neophema pulchella) and the scarlet-chested 
parakeet (Neophema splendida) from endangered to threatened under the 
Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/02/03                    68 FR 52169
Public Hearing Request Due Date 10/17/03                    68 FR 52169
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/03
Final Rule                      12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




1719. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING 
HARVEST OF LIGHT GOOSE POPULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/01                    66 FR 52077
NPRM Correction                 11/07/01                    66 FR 56266
NPRM Comment Period End         12/11/01                    66 FR 52077
NPRM Correction Comment Period 
End                             12/14/01                    66 FR 56266
NPRM Comment Period Extended    12/10/01                    66 FR 63665
NPRM Extended Comment Period End01/25/02
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________




1720. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING RESIDENT CANADA 
GEESE POPULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/03                    68 FR 50496
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/03                    68 FR 50496
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




1721. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE AMERICAN CROCODILE FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/24/05                    70 FR 15052
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/05                    70 FR 15052
Public Hearing Request Due Date 05/09/05                    70 FR 15052
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of

[[Page 64809]]

the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




1722. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PERMITS FOR FOREIGN 
LISTED SPECIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy       08/18/03                    68 FR 49512
Comment Period End              10/17/03                    68 FR 49512
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________




1723. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN DIEGO FAIRY SHRIMP

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/22/03                    68 FR 19888
Public Hearing Request Due Date 06/06/03                    68 FR 19888
NPRM Comment Period End         06/23/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopened; 
Draft Economic Analysis; Notice 
of Public Hearing               04/08/04                    69 FR 18516
Other/Public Hearing            04/29/04                    69 FR 18516
NPRM Comment Period End         05/10/04
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________




1724. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/24/03                    68 FR 20228
Public Hearing Request Due Date 06/09/03                    68 FR 20228
NPRM Comment Period End         06/23/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopen, 
Draft Econ Analysis Avail, 
Public Hearing                  04/08/04                    69 FR 18515
NPRM Comment Period End         05/24/04
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________




1725. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; MILITARY READINESS EXEMPTION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-314

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/04                    69 FR 31074
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/04                    69 FR 31074
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

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Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________




1726. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN JACINTO VALLEY CROWNSCALE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, October 1, 2005.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the San Jacinto Valley 
Crownscale. On October 13, 1998, the San Jacinto Valley Crownscale, a 
plant species endemic to California, was listed as an endangered 
species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/04                    69 FR 59844
Public Hearing Request Due Date 11/22/04                    69 FR 59844
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/04
Other/NPRM Comment Period 
Reopened                        08/31/05                    70 FR 51739
Final Rule                      10/13/05                    70 FR 59951
Final Action Effective          11/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________




1727. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SALT 
CREEK TIGER BEETLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: We will list the Salt Creek tiger beetle (Cicindela nevadica 
lincolniana) as endangered pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 
1973, as amended (Act). This subspecies is endemic to eastern Nebraska 
saline wetlands and associated streams in the northern third of 
Lancaster County and southern margin of Saunders County in Nebraska. On 
February 1, 2005, this action was proposed under an erroneous RIN 
(1018-AE59).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM under 1018-AE59            02/01/05                     70 FR 5101
Public Hearing Request Due Date 03/18/05                     70 FR 5101
NPRM Comment Period End         04/04/05
Final Action under 1018-AJ13    10/06/05                    70 FR 58335
Final Action Effective          11/07/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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




1728. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF 
MEXICAN BOBCAT FROM LIST OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We received a petition to delist the Mexican bobcat (Lynx 
rufus escuinapae). We determined as a result of our status review and 
our review of the best available scientific information that the 
species does not meet the definitions of endangered or threatened in 
the ESA (i.e., that delisting is warranted), so we proposed to delist 
the Mexican bobcat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/19/05                    70 FR 28895
Public Hearing Request Due Date 07/05/05                    70 FR 28895
NPRM Comment Period End         08/17/05
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT31
_______________________________________________________________________




1729. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN MIGUEL ISLAND FOX, SANTA ROSA ISLAND FOX, 
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOX, AND SANTA CATALINA ISLAND FOX

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, November 1, 2005.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/04                    69 FR 60134
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/04                    69 FR 60134
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

[[Page 64811]]

Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

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




1730. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA; 
SOUTHWESTERN ALASKA COASTAL AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3101 to 3126

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/04                    69 FR 70940
NPRM Comment Period End         01/24/05
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/29/05                    70 FR 50999
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT81
_______________________________________________________________________




1731. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE ARKANSAS RIVER SHINER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/04                    69 FR 59859
NPRM Comment Period End         04/30/05
NPRM Comment Period Extended    04/28/05                    70 FR 21987
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/05                    70 FR 21987
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/01/05                    70 FR 44078
Comment Period End              08/31/05                    70 FR 44078
Final Action                    10/13/05                    70 FR 59808
Final Action Effective          11/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT84
_______________________________________________________________________




1732. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPREADING NAVARRETIA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, October 1, 2005.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/04                    69 FR 60110
Public Hearing Request Due Date 11/22/04                    69 FR 60110
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/04
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/31/05                    70 FR 51742
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT86
_______________________________________________________________________




1733. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR SOUTHWESTERN WILLOW FLYCATCHER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for the Southwestern willow 
flycatcher in portions of California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and 
Colorado.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Under RIN 1018-AI49        10/12/04                    69 FR 60706
NPRM Comment Period Extended 
Under RIN 1018-AI49             12/13/04                    69 FR 72161
NPRM Comment Period Extended    03/31/05                    70 FR 16474
Availability of Draft Economic 
Analysis and Draft Environmental 
Assessment                      04/28/05                    70 FR 21988
Extended Comment Period End     05/31/05                    70 FR 16474
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    07/07/05                    70 FR 39227
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/05                    70 FR 39227
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

[[Page 64812]]

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI49
RIN: 1018-AT88
_______________________________________________________________________




1734. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for the Western snowy plover in 
California and Oregon.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/04                    69 FR 75607
Public Hearing Request Due Date 01/31/05
NPRM Comment Period End         02/15/05
Proposed Rule, NOA draft econ 
analysis                        08/16/05                    70 FR 48094
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/05                    70 FR 48094
Final Action                    09/29/05                    70 FR 56970
Final Action Effective          10/31/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

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

RIN: 1018-AT89
_______________________________________________________________________




1735. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF TUNGSTEN-IRON-COPPER-NICKEL, 
IRON-TUNGSTEN-NICKEL, TUNGSTEN-BRONZE (ADDITIONAL FORMULATION), 
TUNGSTEN-TIN-IRON SHOT TYPES/ALLOYS AS NONTOXIC

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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We received applications for approval of tungsten-iron-
copper-nickel shot, iron-tungsten-nickel alloy, tungsten-bronze 
(additional formulation) shot, and tungsten-tin-iron shot as nontoxic 
for waterfowl hunting. We are obligated under regulations at 50 CFR 
20.134 to consider all such applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM: Tungsten- Iron-Copper-
Nickel Shot; 1018-AU04          01/21/05                     70 FR 3180
ANPRM: Tungsten-Bronze Shot; 
1018-AU13                       05/02/05                    70 FR 22624
ANPRM: Iron- Tungsten-Nickel 
Alloys; 1018-AU09               05/02/05                    70 FR 22625
ANPRM: Tungsten-Tin-Iron Shot; 
1018-AU28                       06/02/05                    70 FR 49541
NPRM for all 4 Shot Types/
Alloys; NOA                     08/24/05                    70 FR 49541
NPRM/NOA for all 4 Shot Types/
Alloys--Comment Period End      09/23/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AU09, Previously reported as 
1018-AU13, Previously reported as 1018-AU28
RIN: 1018-AU04
_______________________________________________________________________




1736. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D: 2006-2007 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND 
SHELLFISH REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3111

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242 ; 50 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish regulations for fishing seasons, 
harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and 
shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2006-07 regulatory year. The 
rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual 
public review cycle. When final, this rulemaking would replace the fish 
and shellfish taking regulations included in the ``Subsistence 
Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart D 2005-06 
Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife Regulations,`` which expire on 
March 31, 2006. This rule would also amend the Customary and 
Traditional Use Determinations of the Federal Subsistence Board and the 
General Regulations related to the taking of fish and shellfish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/06/05                     70 FR 1216
Final Rule                      03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AU05

[[Page 64813]]

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1737. DELISTING THE PREBLE'S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposal to 
delist the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse, removing it from the List of 
Endangered Species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/05                     70 FR 5404
Final Rule                      02/00/06
Public hearing request due date 03/21/05                     70 FR 5404
NPRM Comment Period End         05/03/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU12
_______________________________________________________________________




1738. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISSION, GOALS, AND PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 666 (dd); 16 USC 666 (ee)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This policy (FWS Manual) addresses the mission, goals, and 
purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System in the context of the 
National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy (Under 1018-
AG46)                           01/16/01                     66 FR 3668
Comment Period Extended         03/15/01                    66 FR 15136
Comment Period Reopened         05/15/01                    66 FR 26879
Comment Period Reopened         06/21/01                    66 FR 33268
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Carol Carson, Refuge Program Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 703 358-2490

Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46
RIN: 1018-AU24
_______________________________________________________________________




1739. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; WILDLIFE-DEPENDENT RECREATION 
(HUNTING AND FISHING, WILDLIFE OBSERVATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY, 
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND INTERPRETATION)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 
establishes that wildlife-dependent recreational uses (including 
hunting and fishing) are priority general public uses and must receive 
priority consideration over the general public uses. This policy 
describes how we will prioritize these uses. This policy also 
establishes new visitor services requirements, essential elements of a 
quality program, an additional level of environmental education 
programs, and program evaluation methods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy                 01/16/01                     66 FR 3681
Comment Period Extended         03/15/01                    66 FR 15136
Comment Period Reopened         05/15/01                    66 FR 26879
Comment Period Reopened         06/21/01                    66 FR 33268
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Tom Reed, National Wildlife Refuge System, Department 
of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of 
Visitor Services, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2243
Email: [email protected]

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

Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46
RIN: 1018-AU25
_______________________________________________________________________




1740. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This policy (FWS Manual) modifies existing policy for 
implementing the Wilderness Act of 1964 and the Administration Act, as 
amended. This policy updates guidance on administrative and public 
activities on wilderness within the Refuge System.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy                 01/16/01                     66 FR 3708
Comment Period Extended         03/15/01                    66 FR 15136
Comment Period Reopened         05/15/01                    66 FR 26879
Comment Period Reopened         06/21/01                    66 FR 33268
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Nancy Roeper, National Wildlife Refuge System, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Wildlife Resources Branch, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2389
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46
RIN: 1018-AU27

[[Page 64814]]

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1741. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1994 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARINE MAMMAL 
PROTECTION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1374

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




1742. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS BY LEVEL B HARASSMENT; ISSUANCE OF 
GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PERMITS FOR 
PHOTOGRAPHY, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________




1743. FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS AND FALCONRY PERMITTING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.28; 50 CFR 21.29

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/09/05                     70 FR 6978
NPRM Comment Period End         05/10/05                     70 FR 6978
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________




1744. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE GULF 
COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE BROWN PELICAN POPULATION IN THE 
SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________




1745. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE DOLLY 
VARDEN AS A THREATENED SPECIES IN WASHINGTON DUE TO SIMILARITY OF 
APPEARANCE TO BULL TROUT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Due to the species' similarity of appearance to the bull 
trout, we propose to list the Dolly Varden

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(Salvelinus malma) in Washington State as threatened under the 
``Similarity of Appearance'' provision of the Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/09/01                     66 FR 1628
Public Hearing Request Due Date 02/23/01                     66 FR 1628
NPRM Comment Period End         03/12/01
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




1746. RELEASE OF CAPTIVE-REARED MALLARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Intent                08/28/01                    66 FR 45274
Comment Period End              09/27/01                    66 FR 45274
Notice of Availability          08/26/03                    68 FR 51231
Comment Period End              12/10/03                    68 FR 51231
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________




1747. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF AND 
WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSED CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY 
OWL

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We proposed a new designation of critical habitat for the 
Cactus ferruginous pygmy owl distinct population segment (DPS) found in 
Arizona. We now propose to remove this DPS from the Federal list of 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and withdraw our critical habitat 
proposal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/02                    67 FR 71031
Public Hearing                  01/23/03
NPRM Comment Period End         02/23/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    02/25/03                     68 FR 8730
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/03                     68 FR 8730
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    04/28/03                    68 FR 22353
NPRM Comment Period End         06/27/03                    68 FR 22353
NPRM; Proposal to Withdraw      08/03/05                    70 FR 44547
NPRM---Public Meeting           09/07/05                    70 FR 53139
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AU22
RIN: 1018-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________




1748. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REVISIONS TO GENERAL EXCEPTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations, 
Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI96
_______________________________________________________________________




1749. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, 
Department

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of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000, 
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI98
_______________________________________________________________________




1750. REVISION OF THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSPORT OF EAGLE 
FEATHERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AJ00
_______________________________________________________________________




1751. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE 
EASTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/01/03                    68 FR 15876
NPRM                            07/21/04                    69 FR 43664
Public Hearing request duedate  09/07/04                    69 FR 43664
NPRM Comment Period End         11/18/04
NPRM and Notice of Public 
Hearings                        08/13/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  08/31/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/01/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/13/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/14/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/15/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/27/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/28/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/29/04                    69 FR 50147
NPRM/Notice of Public Hearing   09/29/04                    69 FR 58119
Public Hearing                  10/06/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  10/20/04                    69 FR 58119
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

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




1752. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

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




1753. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE SPECIES; BOIGA SNAKES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/12/03                    68 FR 53705
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/12/03                    68 FR 53705
NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Endangered Species, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and

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Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, 
VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2034
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT28
_______________________________________________________________________




1754. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO THE 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION RULE FOR THE MEXICAN GRAY WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT36
_______________________________________________________________________




1755. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO 
MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA (BARGE CANAL EXCEPTION)

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/01                    66 FR 42317
Public Hearings 9/11-13, 2001   08/29/01                    66 FR 45662
Public Hearing                  09/13/01                    66 FR 42317
NPRM Comment Period End         10/09/01
Final Action                    01/07/02                      67 FR 680
NPRM under 1018-AH80            04/16/02                    67 FR 18572
Public Hearing Request Due Date 05/31/02                    67 FR 18572
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/02
Final Rule --Emergency Rule 
Effective Immediately           09/20/02                    67 FR 59408
Final Rule Effective Immediately11/08/02                    67 FR 68449
NPRM                            11/08/02                    67 FR 68449
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

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




1756. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE TOPEKA SHINER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU00
_______________________________________________________________________




1757. PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GRAY BAT FROM ENDANGERED TO 
THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning a proposal to reclassify the gray bat 
from endangered to threatened.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 64818]]

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
endangered.fws.gov

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU20
_______________________________________________________________________




1758. PROPOSED RULE TO REMOVE THE ARIZONA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF 
THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY-OWL FROM THE FEDERAL LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 2005.

Abstract: Following a court decision remanding the final Agency 
decision to list the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl as endangered, we are 
proposing to remove the Arizona distinct population segment of the 
cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl from the Federal List of Endangered and 
Threatened Wildlife and to remove its associated critical habitat 
designation from our regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/05                    70 FR 44547
NPRM--Public Meeting            09/07/05                    70 FR 53139
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 436, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI48
RIN: 1018-AU22
_______________________________________________________________________




1759. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISIONS TO THE 
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES 
ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Presently, Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation 
Agreements with Assurances only allow incidental take of species. The 
Service is proposing to clarify the range of activities permittable 
under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act. In addition, 
the Service is proposing to amend the policies to allow for intentional 
take of species in association with Safe Harbor Agreements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Under 1018-AH93            09/10/03                    68 FR 53327
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 
Under 1018-AH93                 02/23/04                     69 FR 8161
1018-AH93 Withdrawn             09/10/04
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Nancy Green, Biologist, Department of the Interior, 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 430 E, 4401 North Fairfax 
Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH93
RIN: 1018-AU29
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1760. INTERAGENCY GUIDANCE FOR THE PRESCRIPTION OF FISHWAYS PURSUANT TO 
SECTION 18 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Robin Nims-Elliott
Phone: 703 358-2161
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________




1761. ADDITION OF THE GREAT WHITE SHARK AND THE CAPE STAG BEETLES TO 
APPENDIX III UNDER CITES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Pat Ford
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH66

[[Page 64819]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1762. PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF SPANISH CEDAR BY 
THE GOVERNMENT OF PERU

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Pat Ford
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




1763. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREE SNAILS AND ONE AMPHIPOD

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Revised PR, Reopen Comment, 
Draft Econ Analysis/Envir 
Assessment, Updated CH Legal 
Descriptions                    05/04/05                    70 FR 23083
Final Action                    08/09/05                    70 FR 46303
Final Action Effective          09/08/05                    70 FR 46303

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




1764. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
SOUTHWEST ALASKAN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE NORTHERN SEA OTTER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/09/05                    70 FR 46365
Final Action Effective          09/08/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________




1765. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; EIDERDOWN FROM ICELAND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/30/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI64
_______________________________________________________________________




1766. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR THE SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX, ADDAX, AND DAMA GAZELLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/02/05                    70 FR 52319
Final Action Effective          10/03/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI82
_______________________________________________________________________




1767. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF EGGERT'S 
SUNFLOWER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES AND 
DETERMINATION THAT DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT IS NOT PRUDENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/18/05                    70 FR 48482
Final Action Effective          09/19/05                    70 FR 48482

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ08
_______________________________________________________________________




1768. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE FISH SLOUGH MILK-VETCH

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/09/05                    70 FR 33774
Final Action Effective          07/11/05                    70 FR 33774

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ09
_______________________________________________________________________




1769. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MUNZ'S ONION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/07/05                    70 FR 33015
Final Action Effective          07/07/05                    70 FR 33015

[[Page 64820]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________




1770. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COASTAL-PUGET SOUND, ST. MARY-BELLY RIVER, AND 
JARBIDGE RIVER POPULATION SEGMENTS OF BULL TROUT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Reopening of Comment Period and 
Availability of Draft Economic 
Analysis                        05/03/05                    70 FR 22835
Comment Period End              06/02/05                    70 FR 22835
Final Action with 1018-AU31, 
Final Critical Habitat          09/26/05                    70 FR 56212
Effective Date--Final Action 
with 1018-AU31, final critical 
habitat                         10/26/05                    70 FR 56212

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AU31
RIN: 1018-AJ12
_______________________________________________________________________




1771. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE BOREAL 
TOAD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of 12-month finding      09/29/05                    70 FR 56880

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT43
_______________________________________________________________________




1772. MARINE MAMMALS: REVISED DEFINITION OF ``AUTHENTIC NATIVE ARTICLES 
OF HANDICRAFTS AND CLOTHING''

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.3

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/17/05                    70 FR 48321
Final Action Effective          09/16/05                    70 FR 48321

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Martin Kodis
Phone: 703 358-5496
Fax: 703 358-1869
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT48
_______________________________________________________________________




1773. LISTING THE MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY AS ENDANGERED; LISTING THE 
CASSIUS BLUE, CERAUNUS BLUE, AND NICKERBEAN (AMMON) BLUE BUTTERFLIES AS 
THREATENED DUE TO SIMILARITY OF APPEARANCE TO THE MIAMI BLUE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT51
_______________________________________________________________________




1774. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS; ADDING 
CONNECTICUT TO THE LIST OF STATES THAT MEET FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/15/05                    70 FR 34695
Final Action Effective          06/15/05                    70 FR 34695

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AT63
_______________________________________________________________________




1775. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER, CENTRAL POPULATION; 50 
CFR 17

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.29

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/23/05                    70 FR 49379
Final Action Effective          09/22/05                    70 FR 49379

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT68
_______________________________________________________________________




1776. SEASONS, HARVEST LIMITS, METHODS, AND MEANS RELATED TO TAKING OF 
WILDLIFE FOR SUBSISTENCE USES DURING 2005-2006 REGULATORY YEAR (SUBPART 
D)

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/05                    70 FR 36267

[[Page 64821]]

Final Rule Effective 7/1/2005; 
Some Sections Effective Through 
6/30/2006                       07/01/05                    70 FR 36267

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT70
_______________________________________________________________________




1777. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; 2005-2006 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Prelim Prop. 2005-06 Mig Bird 
Hunt Regs: Request for Ind 
Tribe/AK Subs. Migr. Bird 
Harvest Proposals               04/06/05                    70 FR 17573
NPRM-- Supplemental-- Public 
Meetings 6/22-23, 7/27-28       06/24/05                    70 FR 36793
Early Season--Supplemental 
Proposals for 2005-06 Mig. Game 
Bird Hunting Regs               08/01/05                    70 FR 44200
Prop. Regs on Certain Federal 
Indian Reservations and Ceded 
Lands for 2005-06               08/05/05                    70 FR 45336
Final Frameworks for Early-
Season Migratory Bird Hunting 
Regs                            08/30/05                    70 FR 51521
Final Action Effective--Final 
Frameworks for Early-Season 
Migratory Bird Hunting Regs     08/30/05                    70 FR 51521
Final Rule--Early Seas./Bag/
Poss. Limits, U.S., AK, HI, PR, 
VI                              08/31/05                    70 FR 51946
Final Rule--Certain Federal 
Indian Reservations and Ceded 
Lands, 2005-06 Early Season     08/31/05                    70 FR 51983
Final Rule Effective--Early 
Seas./Bag/Poss. Limits, U.S., 
AK, HI, PR, VI                  09/01/05                    70 FR 51946
Final Rule Effective--Certain 
Federal Indian Reservations and 
Ceded Lands, 2005-06 Early 
Season                          09/01/05                    70 FR 51983
Comment Period End for NPRM for 
2005-06 Late-Season Migr. Bird 
Hunting Regulations             09/02/05                    70 FR 49068
Final rule--Certain Federal 
Indian Reservations and Ceded 
Lands, 2005-06 Late Season      09/27/05                    70 FR 56531
Fin. Rule: Correction, Early 
Seas./Bag/Poss. Limits, U.S., 
AK, HI, PR, VI                  09/15/05                    70 FR 54483
Effective Date: Fin. Rule 
Correction, Early Seas./Bag/
Poss. Limits, U.S., AK, HI, PR, 
VI                              09/01/05
Final Rule for 2005-06 --Certain 
Spp. Late-Season Migr. Bird 
Hunting Regulations             09/23/05                    70 FR 56027
Final Action Effective--Certain 
Federal Indian Reservations and 
Ceded Lands, 2005-06 Late Season09/24/05                    70 FR 56531
Effective Date: Final Rule for 
2005-06 Certain Spp. Late-Season 
Migr. Bird Hunting Regulations  09/24/05                    70 FR 56027
Final Frameworks for Late-Season 
Migratory Bird Hunting 
Regulations                     09/22/05                    70 FR 55665
Effective Date: Final Frameworks 
for Late-Season Migratory Bird 
Hunting Regulations             09/22/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AT76
_______________________________________________________________________




1778. LISTING OF 7 FOREIGN BUTTERFLY SPECIES UNDER THE ENDANGERED 
SPECIES ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia S. De Angelis
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT83
_______________________________________________________________________




1779. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF 62 PERCENT IRON/25 PERCENT 
TUNGSTEN/13 PERCENT NICKEL SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL AND 
COOTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/05                    70 FR 22625
NPRM                            05/06/05                    70 FR 23954
Final Rule; Final Envir Assess 
and Finding of No Significant 
Impact                          08/23/05                    70 FR 49194
Final Action Effective          09/22/05                    70 FR 49194

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: George T. Allen
Phone: 703 358-1825
Fax: 703 358-2217
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT87

[[Page 64822]]

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1780. CAPTIVE-BRED WILDLIFE REGULATION: EXCLUDING THE CAPTIVE-BRED 
SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX, ADDAX, AND DAMA GAZELLE FROM ENDANGERED STATUS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/02/05                    70 FR 52310
Final Action Effective          10/03/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael D. Kreger
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT95
_______________________________________________________________________




1781. CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR FOUR VERNAL POOL CRUSTACEANS AND 
ELEVEN VERNAL POOL PLANTS IN CALIFORNIA AND SOUTHERN OREGON

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/11/05                    70 FR 46923
Final Action Effective          09/12/05                    70 FR 46923

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI26
RIN: 1018-AU06
_______________________________________________________________________




1782. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; BLANKET APPROVAL OF IRON/TUNGSTEN/NICKEL 
SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL AND COOTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/05                    70 FR 22625
NPRM; NOA                       08/24/05                    70 FR 49541
Withdrawn; Combined With 1018-
AU04                            09/24/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: George T. Allen
Phone: 703 358-1825
Fax: 703 358-2217
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1018-AU04
RIN: 1018-AU09
_______________________________________________________________________




1783. AMENDMENT OF LOWER ST. JOHNS RIVER MANATEE REFUGE IN FLORIDA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/28/05                    70 FR 21967
Final Action Effective          04/28/05                    70 FR 21967

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Agency Contact: David Hankla
Phone: 904 232-2580
Fax: 940 232-2404
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AJ06
RIN: 1018-AU10
_______________________________________________________________________




1784. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF TUNGSTEN-BRONZE (TUNGSTEN-
COPPER-TIN-IRON) SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL AND COOTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/05                    70 FR 22624
NPRM; NOA                       08/24/05                    70 FR 49541
Merged With 1018-AU04           09/24/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George T. Allen
Phone: 703 358-1825
Fax: 703 358-2217
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1018-AU04
RIN: 1018-AU13
_______________________________________________________________________




1785. 2005-2006 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/05                    70 FR 40108
Final Action                    09/13/05                    70 FR 54145
Final Action Effective          09/13/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AU14
_______________________________________________________________________




1786. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF 58 PERCENT TUNGSTEN/34 PERCENT 
TIN/4 PERCENT IRON SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL AND COOTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/02/05                    70 FR 32282
NPRM                            08/24/05                    70 FR 49541
Merged With 1018-AU04           09/24/05                    70 FR 49541

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: George T. Allen
Phone: 703 358-1825
Fax: 703 358-2217
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1018-AU04
RIN: 1018-AU28

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1787. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION 
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLUMBIA-KLAMATH DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT 
OF THE BULL TROUT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 15, 2005.

Abstract: We designate critical habitat for the Columbia-Klamath 
distinct population segment of the Bull trout.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Under 1018-AI52            11/29/02                    67 FR 71235
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 
Under 1018-AI52                 02/11/03                     68 FR 6863
NPRM Comment Period Reopen/NOA 
for Draft Economic Analysis 
Under 1018-AI52                 04/05/04                    69 FR 17634
Final Action Under 1018-AI52    10/06/04                    69 FR 59996
NPRM and Final Rule Comment 
Period Reopened                 05/25/05                    70 FR 29998
Comment Period Reopened for NPRM 
and Final Rule; Clarification   06/06/05                    70 FR 32732
Final Action With 1018-AJ12, 
Final Critical Habitat          09/26/05                    70 FR 56212
Effective Date--Final Action 
With 1018-AJ12, Final Critical 
Habitat                         10/26/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI52, Related to 1018-AJ12
RIN: 1018-AU31
BILLING CODE 4310--55--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1788. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.29

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________




1789. CURECANTI RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.51

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Rule                      10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________




1790. REVISIONS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 462k

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD16

[[Page 64824]]

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1791. COST RECOVERY FOR SPECIAL PARK USES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________




1792. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4702

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 67

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




1793. VESSEL MANAGEMENT IN GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 410hh-4

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13.65

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




1794. MAKING PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS OR SOUND TRACKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the filming regulations in 43 CFR part 
5 and 36 CFR part 5 to implement Public Law 106-206 (May 26, 2000) by: 
(1) Establishing a reasonable fee for commercial filming activities and 
similar projects; (2) establishing uniform guidelines for commercial 
filming permit programs in agencies of the Department of the Interior 
and the Department of Agriculture; and (3) implementing requirements 
that agencies respond to applicants for commercial filming or still 
photography permits in a timely manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________




1795. DISPOSITION OF CULTURALLY IDENTIFIABLE HUMAN REMAINS

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish procedures for the disposition of 
culturally identifiable human remains in the possession or control of 
museums or Federal agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tim McKeown, National NAGPRA Program officer, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 354-2206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD31

[[Page 64825]]

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1796. SPECIAL REGULATION FOR DRY TORTUGAS PARK

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 462k

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement changes made by PL 102-525. This 
includes name changes, protection of fisheries and the activities in 
the research natural area, and protection of shipwrecks. This rule will 
divide the park into four separate use zones; establish a zone as a 
research natural area (RNA); and regulate the use by permit, requiring 
the use of mooring buoys, and regulating the taking of fish species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________




1797. [bull] BACKCOUNTRY USE RESTRICTIONS AT WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.94

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will help NPS better manage backcountry areas to 
protect cultural and natural resources in Wupatki National Monument 
(NM). It is necessary because of repeated acts of vandalism, including 
destruction of petroglyph panels, collecting of cultural and natural 
objects for souvenirs, inappropriate disposal of human waste, off-trail 
hiking, and littering. These actions have caused severe damage to 
fragile park resources park. Access to these areas would be restricted 
and permitted only for research, traditional cultural activities, or 
other well-justified special uses approved by the park superintendent. 
The need for this rule has been documented in the recently approved 
General Management Plan (GMP) for Wupatki NM. If the rule is not 
enacted, this damage will continue and potentially lead to impairment 
of park resources. The area is currently under an emergency closure.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




1798. [bull] ST. CROIX NATIONAL SCENIC RIVER VESSEL SPEED LIMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish vessel speed limits and other water 
surface use restrictions as recommended in the lower St. Croix 
Cooperative management plan (2002). This rule would affect only waters 
in the NPS-managed zone of the River form the north city limits of 
Stillwater MN to Xcel Hydorelectirc Dam at St. Croix Falls, WI. 
Increase in use of this section of the river has led to visitor use 
conflicts and resource damage. This rule would encourage safe water 
use, manage visitor conflicts, and mitigate shoreline damage caused by 
vessel wakes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




1799. [bull] OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would make updates to the park's special 
regulations relating to fishing, protection of forest lands within the 
park, and conversion of longstanding closures and public use limits 
into special regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




1800. [bull] ST. CROIX NATIONAL SCENIC RIVER VESSEL SPEED LIMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish vessel speed limits and other water 
surface use restrictions as recommended in the lower St. Croix 
Cooperative management plan (2002). This rule would affect only waters 
in the NPS-managed zone of the River form the north city limits of 
Stillwater MN to Xcel Hydorelectirc Dam at St. Croix Falls, WI. 
Increase in use of this

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section of the river has led to visitor use conflicts and resource 
damage. This rule would encourage safe water use, manage visitor 
conflicts, and mitigate shoreline damage caused by vessel wakes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________




1801. [bull] VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK - SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Prior to the establishment of Voyageurs National Park and 
continuing through today the use of motorized boats have been allowed 
on a limited number of interior lakes (approx 6) that are not road 
accessible. Snowmobile use on these same lakes is permitted through 
special regulations. Current regulations prohibit motorboat use on 
lakes not accessible by a road and therefore a special regulation is 
needed to allow motor boat use to continue.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________




1802. [bull] NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM UNITS IN ALASKA

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The special regulations for Alaska, 36 CFR Part 13, were 
first adopted in 1981 as ``interim guidance''. While individual 
sections of Part 13 have been amended and new sections added since 
1981, there had been no comprehensive effort to revise the general and 
park specific Part 13 regulations until a final rule was published on 
January 3, 2005. That was Phase I of a comprehensive revision, and this 
proposed rule is Phase II of the process. Phase II covers a variety of 
diverse actions such as subsistence use of timber, seaweed collection 
in Glacier Bay NP, Alsek River management issues, OHV use in Dry Bay, 
fishing closure at Brooks Camp, managing camping and trail use at Kenai 
Fjords NP, updating definitions, prohibiting motorized vehicles to herd 
wildlife, and establishing wildlife viewing distances in several park 
areas. NPS has committed to seek special regulations in areas where 
they would be appropriate for the effective management of park areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________




1803. [bull] NATIONAL CAPITOL REGION--PARKING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the national Capital Region's special 
regulations regarding violations for illegally parked vehicles. The 
amendment will add a provision addressing parking violations when the 
vehicle's driver is absent. Absence of a provision of this type in the 
current regulations has resulted in the dismissal of citations and 
increasing numbers of parking violations. The amendment would create a 
rebuttable prima facie presumption that the registered owner of an 
illegally parked vehicle was the person who committed the violation. 
This is similar to the parking laws of many jurisdictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD40

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1804. PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/04                    69 FR 65556
Final Rule                      10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________




1805. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT; FUTURE 
APPLICABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/20/04                    69 FR 61613
Final Rule                      10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




1806. BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/03                    68 FR 51207
NPRM Comment Period End         12/24/03
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________




1807. NATIVE AMERICAN HANDICRAFTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5964

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/04                    69 FR 15286
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo A. Pendry, Concessions Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1201 I Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7156
Fax: 202 219-1173

RIN: 1024-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




1808. GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE: PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 462(k)

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/05                    70 FR 12988
Final Rule                      10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD21

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1809. COMMERCIAL USE AUTHORIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo A. Pendry
Phone: 202 513-7156
Fax: 202 219-1173

RIN: 1024-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________




1810. FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/06/05                    70 FR 38759

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________




1811. BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.92

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/01/05                    70 FR 31345

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________




1812. APOSTLE ISLANDS; SNOWMOBILES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/01/05                    70 FR 16712

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AD26
BILLING CODE 4310--70--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1813. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Anevski, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., MS 4655 MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




1814. TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 290

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1076-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________




1815. INDIAN COUNTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2802

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

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

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transport evidence to and from locations in Indian country.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, Tribal

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

RIN: 1076-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________




1816. PROCLAMATION OF RESERVATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 467

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathy Nunan, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3615
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________




1817. USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF INDIAN JUDGMENT FUNDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1401 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 87

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1076-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________




1818. STANDARDS FOR APPROVING TRIBAL PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 117c

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 111

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1076-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________




1819. APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1076-AE48
_______________________________________________________________________




1820. UNCLAIMED MONEYS/WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 116

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will create one account in the Department to hold 
Individual Indian Moneys funds of any account holders who cannot be 
located. It will explain the actions the Department will take to 
determine the current address of an account holder whose whereabouts 
are unknown. It will set forth an account holder's duty to inform the 
Department of a current address. It will authorize the holder of an IIM 
account whose funds have been transferred to the Unknown Moneys account 
to make a claim for the transferred funds at any time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240

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Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE55
_______________________________________________________________________




1821. GRAZING PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 166

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the procedures the BIA uses to approve, 
grant, and administer permits for grazing on tribal land, individually 
owned Indian land, and Government land.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE57
_______________________________________________________________________




1822. PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIVE 
CIVILIZED TRIBES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 36 Stat 856, as amended; Secs. 1,2, 36 Stat 855, as 
amended

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the procedures that the Secretary 
follows to initiate the probate of the trust estate of a deceased 
individual Indian who owned trust or restricted property.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




1823. LEASING OF CERTAIN LANDS IN WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION, 
WYOMING: OIL AND GAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 39 Stat 519

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend procedures for entering into oil and gas 
leases on Wind River Indian Reservation, Wyoming.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________




1824. LEASING OF OSAGE RESERVATION LANDS FOR OIL AND GAS MINING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 34 Stat 543

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend procedures on Osage Reservation lands 
for entering into oil and gas mining leases, operations oversight, 
cessation of mining operations, lessee requirements, penalties and 
appeals regarding adverse decisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________




1825. SURFACE EXPLORATION, MINING, AND RECLAMATION OF LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 34 Stat 539

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend procedures to ensure adequate measures 
are taken to avoid, minimize, or correct damage to the environment - 
land, water, and air - and to avoid, minimize, or correct hazards to 
the public health and safety due to surface exploration, mining, and 
reclamation of lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________




1826. LEAD AND ZINC MINING OPERATIONS AND LEASES, QUAPAW AGENCY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 Stat 1248; 50 Stat 68

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend procedures for administering lead and 
zinc mining by the Quapaw Agency, Oklahoma.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________




1827. LEASING OF OSAGE RESERVATION LANDS, OKLAHOMA: MINING--EXCEPT OIL 
AND GAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 34 Stat 543

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend procedures for administering mining 
laws, except for oil and gas, on the Osage Reservation, Oklahoma, to 
include operations, rental fees and obligations, use of surface lands 
and homesteads in environmentally responsible manner, and reports and 
forfeiture processes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE65
_______________________________________________________________________




1828. LEASING OF RESTRICTED LANDS OF MEMBERS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED 
TRIBES, OKLAHOMA: MINING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 35 Stat 312

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend procedures to acquire leases, establish 
rent and royalty rates, ensure environmentally sound operations, and 
remove restrictions against alienation on Indian lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________




1829. LEASING OF ALLOTTED LANDS FOR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend administrative procedures for the 
development of individual Indian oil and gas, geothermal, and solid 
mineral resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________




1830. LEASING OF TRIBAL LANDS FOR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396; 52 Stat 347; 70 Stat 774

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend procedures utilized by the Secretary to 
ensure that Indian mineral owners desiring to have their resources 
developed are afforded the maximum protection of such resources 
enabling them to realize the best economic interest that minimizes 
adverse environmental and cultural impacts based on such development.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________




1831. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: COAL LEASES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend regulatory language to reference the 
applicability of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 
1977.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE69

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1832. PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES--APPEALS TO THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND 
APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 36 Stat 855 to 856, as amended

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish procedures to appeal Indian probate 
matters to the Office of Hearings and Appeals

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________




1833. LEASES AND PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish procedures for entering into 
business leases on Indian and government lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




1834. [bull] INDIAN COUNTRY DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2801

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is amending its regulations to 
make clear the Bureau's intent and policy regarding detention centers 
in Indian country throughout the United States. This action will affect 
Federal officers who engage in activities throughout the country; 
therefore, the information must be widely disseminated and universally 
recognized, a regulatory amendment is the beast action for the Bureau 
to accomplish these goals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1076-AE75
_______________________________________________________________________




1835. [bull] PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8336; 25 USC 43; 25 USC 44

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing to revise the 
preference in employment regulations by clarifying the application of 
Indian preference within the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other 
organizations within the Department of the Interior. This revision will 
be consistent with the regulation for the application of Indian 
preference for the Indian health Service found at 43 CFR 136.41.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Elizabeth Colliflower, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7612
Fax: 202 208-5113

RIN: 1076-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________




1836. [bull] REVISION OF THE MEMBERSHIP ROLL OF THE EASTERN BAND OF 
CHEROKEE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 71 Stat 374, Sec 2

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has asked that the 
regulations in part 75 be removed because the Federal government is not 
involved in the tribe's enrollment process. The enrollment applications 
are filed with the Tribal Enrollment Office, the Tribal Enrollment 
Committee determines an applicant's eligibility, and the Tribal Council 
decides any appeals concerning adverse determinations made by the 
Tribal Enrollment Committee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Elizabeth Colliflower, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7612

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Fax: 202 208-5113

RIN: 1076-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________




1837. [bull] MANAGEMENT OF TRIBAL ASSETS OF THE UTE INDIAN TRIBE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 25 USC 677; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 217

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will be a technical, administrative change to 
clarify the entire subchapter regarding energy and minerals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________




1838. [bull] OIL AND GAS, GEOTHERMAL, AND SOLID MINERALS AGREEMENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 2101 to 2108; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will be a technical, administrative change to 
clarify the entire subchapter regarding energy and minerals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Special Assistant to the Special 
Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1839. IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/96                    61 FR 35167
NPRM Comment Period End         09/03/96
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Anevski, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., MS 4655 MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




1840. ALASKA RESUPPLY OPERATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: R.S. 465

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/00                    65 FR 47704
NPRM Comment Period End         10/02/00
Final Action                    05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Duncan Brown, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 7229 MIB 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4582
Fax: 202 219-2100
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1076-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________




1841. LEASES AND PERMITS ON INDIAN TRUST AND RESTRICTED LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 635

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/10/04                     69 FR 6500
NPRM Comment Period End         05/10/04
Final Action                    02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1076-AE36

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1842. REINDEER IN ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 500

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 243

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/11/04                    69 FR 11784
NPRM Comment Period End         06/09/04
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathy Nunan, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3615
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________




1843. PREPARATION OF ROLLS OF INDIANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will add the enrollment eligibility criteria for 
individuals who apply to share in the distribution of Western Shoshone 
Judgment funds. It will also set forth the method for establishing an 
application deadline date.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/19/05                    70 FR 28859
Comment Period End              07/18/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1076-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________




1844. HOME-LIVING PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL CLOSURE AND CONSOLIDATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-110

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 36; 25 CFR 48

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1076-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




1845. [bull] DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS FROM LANDS WITHDRAWN FOR NATIVE 
SELECTION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1601 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes address and name changes to the regulations 
governing proceeds from contracts, leases, permits, and rights of way 
or easements pertaining to public lands withdrawn for Native selection 
under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

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: Lorie Curtis, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 4400 Masthead Street NE., Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505 816-1203

RIN: 1076-AE74
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1846. CERTIFICATES OF DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 70

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/00                    65 FR 20775
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/20/00                    65 FR 38228
NPRM Comment Period End         07/17/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/16/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/25/01                    66 FR 33654

[[Page 64835]]

NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/01
NPRM                            10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1076-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1847. LOAN GUARANTY, INSURANCE, AND INTEREST SUBSIDY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 103

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David B. Johnson
Phone: 202 208-3026

RIN: 1076-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________




1848. NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS GRAZING PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 161

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/07/05                    70 FR 58881

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Orwin
Phone: 202 208-6464
Fax: 202 219-0006

RIN: 1076-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________




1849. WINNEMUCCA COURT OF INDIAN OFFENSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/29/05                    70 FR 15759

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales
Phone: 202 513-7629

RIN: 1076-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________




1850. TRUST FUNDS FOR TRIBES AND INDIVIDUAL INDIANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 115

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/15/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE56
_______________________________________________________________________




1851. RIGHTS-OF-WAY OVER INDIAN LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 169

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/15/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE58
_______________________________________________________________________




1852. ENHANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 260

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/15/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________




1853. LAND RECORDS AND TITLE DOCUMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 150

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/15/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________




1854. GENERAL FORESTRY REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 163

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/15/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE72
BILLING CODE 4310--02--S

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1855. REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIAL, PERSONNEL AND PIPE HANDLING OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is seeking comments on various approaches to regulating 
operations involving the movement of material, personnel, and pipe on 
the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities. MMS is examining several 
regulatory approaches because material, personnel, and pipe handling 
incidents continue to occur on the OCS on a regular basis. Responses to 
this request will help MMS establish an appropriate regulatory approach 
for improving the safety of these operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Levine, Chief, Operations Analysis Branch, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 4024, 381 
Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170-4817
Phone: 703 787-1032
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________




1856. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is seeking comments on regulatory options for the 
development of safety and environmental management systems (SEMS) for 
operations conducted on the Outer Continental Shelf under MMS 
jurisdiction. The options range from voluntary implementation to 
establishment of a 12-element program. MMS believes that effective use 
of SEMS would improve safety and environmental performance on the OCS. 
Comments on the options will help MMS determine the best approach for 
integrating SEMS into its regulatory program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Bud Danenberger, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1598

RIN: 1010-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________




1857. [bull] REDUCTION IN OIL AND GAS ROYALTY RATES IN THE OUTER 
CONTINENTAL SHELF UNDER THE DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203; 30 CFR 260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently MMS regulations state that a lease is not entitled 
to royalty suspension volume (RSV) if the lease is in a field that 
included a lease that produced before Deep Water Royalty Relief Act. A 
recent court decision held that MMS had no authority to deny royalty 
relief based on those circumstances. Also, where an eligible lease was 
placed on a field with other eligible leases, MMS regulations require 
that all eligible leases share the one RSV. The court held MMS has no 
authority to impose this restriction. Rulemaking is necessary to 
conform the regulations to the court decision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________




1858. [bull] ALTERNATE ENERGY-RELATED USES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 285

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is required by section 388 of the Energy 
Policy Act of 2005. This rule will establish a cohesive Federal 
permitting process for alternate energy-related uses on the Outer 
Continental Shelf(OCS), including renewable energy development, and for 
alternate uses of existing OCS platforms. It will establish procedures 
for revenue sharing with affected states and granting access to the OCS 
for alternate energy-related uses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Amy White, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1536

RIN: 1010-AD30

[[Page 64837]]

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1859. LATE AND OVERPAYMENT INTEREST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 218; 30 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows MMS to pay interest on Federal onshore and 
offshore oil and gas royalty overpayments and makes interest charges 
more equitable between the payor and the recipient. Interest will be 
paid on overpayments related to royalty, rent and estimates resulting 
from sales of Federal onshore and offshore oil and gas production.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




1860. TAKES VS. ENTITLEMENTS REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et 
seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 31 USC 9701 et seq; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 
1331 et seq; 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule addresses reporting and payment requirements for 
production removed and sold from a Federal lease, unit participating 
area, or communitization agreement beginning September 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




1861. PREPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows payors to prepay royalty in lieu of monthly 
royalty payments for their marginal properties with approval from the 
affected States. It will establish the criteria used by payors, States, 
and MMS to calculate, report, and monitor royalty prepayments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




1862. END-OF-LIFE ROYALTY RELIEF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the circumstances that 
discontinue the existing royalty relief for end-of-life oil and gas 
leases and expands the eligibility criteria for leases to qualify for 
this program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________




1863. VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 68 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1010-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________




1864. REDUCTION TO ROYALTY RELIEF IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The recently published final rule 1010-AC71 created a process 
for certain leases (those that are inadequately helped by our formal 
relief systems) to seek special royalty relief. However overly 
restrictive eligibility criteria may exclude some leases that fulfill 
statutory purposes while redundant criteria may include other leases 
that do not fit statutory purposes. This rule would refine the 
eligibility criteria to include marginal discoveries in the shallow 
water part of the Gulf of Mexico that may offer meaningful conservation 
or infrastructure preservation benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,

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Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________




1865. LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will rewrite the existing rules at 30 CFR 
part 256 to make them clearer. The rule has been reorganized and 
streamlined to better reflect the 5-year and lease sale processes as 
they have evolved since the last rewrite in the 1980's. There are few 
substantive changes to the rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jane A. Roberts, Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 623, 381 Elden Street, 
Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1275

RIN: 1010-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________




1866. PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS AND ENDANGERED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise subpart B to require lessees to 
provide information on the requirements of the Endangered Species Act 
(ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). It identifies 
environmental, monitoring, and mitigation information that lessees must 
submit with exploration and development and production. The proposed 
rule would ensure that lessees conduct their activities in a manner 
consistent with the provisions of the ESA and MMPA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/06/05                    70 FR 52953
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/05
Final Rule                      07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________




1867. PIPELINE SAFETY RULE PHASE I

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 43 USC 1331 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Subpart J Safety regulations are 20 years old and technically 
and administratively out of date with MMS policies, practices, and 
safety requirements issued elsewhere in regional notices to lessees 
(NTLs) and letters to lessees (LTLs). This proposed rule is the first 
phase of a planned two-phase update of the regulations. This phase I 
will incorporate the NTLs and LTLs and give the requirements the force 
and weight of law. Additionally, the rule will be rewritten and 
reformatted for added clarity and will incorporate several new pipeline 
design standards to technically update the design information included 
in the current regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________




1868. OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION RATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend provisions regarding oil and natural 
gas production. This is a complete rewrite of that section and 
addresses issues such as production rates and burning oil and flaring 
and venting natural gas. Currently there are restrictions on production 
rates that are no longer needed and the limits on flaring and venting 
natural gas are open to interpretation. The proposed rule would 
eliminate most restrictions on production rates and clarify flaring and 
venting limits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________




1869. RIGHTS OF USE AND EASEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would extend existing bonding requirements of 
Rights of Use and Easement holders to cover decommissioning. Most 
Rights of Use and Easement holders need bonding to

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cover their obligations, so this will not increase the cost for them. 
This rule changes the length of time that the bond must be kept in 
place. The other changes clarify existing provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD13
_______________________________________________________________________




1870. OPEN AND NONDISCRIMINATORY MOVEMENT OF OIL AND GAS AS REQUIRED BY 
THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1863

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) requires 
pipelines to provide open and non-discriminatory access to shippers of 
production. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has 
historically enforced this provision through its enforcement of the 
Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the Interstate Commerce Act. Beginning in the 
1990s, FERC began relinquishing NGA jurisdiction over some of these 
pipelines. FERC contended it still maintained authority under OCSLA, 
however, the Courts have ruled otherwise. In order to provide shippers 
with a methodology to file complaints alleging denial of access or 
discriminatory access, MMS is proposing regulations to fill this 
regulatory gap.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott Ellis, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 275-7125

RIN: 1010-AD17
_______________________________________________________________________




1871. REVISIONS TO RULES GOVERNING PLATFORMS AND STRUCTURES AND 
PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed revisions are necessary because of aging OCS 
infrastructure and the movement of OCS facilities into deeper waters 
through the use of new technology. These proposed revisions would 
require lease operators and pipeline right-of-way holders to: (1) 
Submit information on the structural integrity of their OCS platforms; 
(2) submit an inspection program to MMS yearly; (3) provide additional 
information if they propose using unbonded flexible pipe or install 
pipeline risers on floating platforms. The proposed rule, at the 
request of industry, incorporates an industry-developed document into 
our regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Ake, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070
Phone: 703 787-1567

RIN: 1010-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________




1872. OIL AND GAS WELL CEMENTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250.198; 30 CFR 250.415

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is proposing to incorporate by reference the First 
Edition of the American Petroleum Institute's Recommended Practice for 
Cementing Shallow Water Flow Zones in Deep Water Wells (API RP 65) into 
its regulations. This action will establish a series of best cementing 
practices for lessees to evaluate when cementing wells in deep water 
areas of the OCS that are prone to shallow water flow.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joseph Levine, Chief, Operations Analysis Branch, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 4024, 381 
Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170-4817
Phone: 703 787-1032
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________




1873. REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT AND 
PRIVACY ACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2107; 25 USC 396; 30 USC 1023; 30 USC 1751(a); 
30 USC 189; 30 USC 190; 30 USC 359; 31 USC 3716; 43 USC 1334; 44 USC 
3505(a); 5 USC 301 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend current reporting requirements to 
delete references to old reports, designations, systems, and codes; and 
add new ones as needed, including taxpayer identification number 
reporting required by the Debt Collection Improvement Act. It will also 
change the definition of individual in the Privacy Act regulations to 
be consistent with congressional intent. MMS faces substantial risk if 
it does not provide regulatory authority for the current reporting 
scheme and compliance with the Debt Collection Improvement and Privacy 
Acts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




1874. FEDERAL SODIUM AND POTASSIUM VALUATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will: (1) Create valuation rules for sodium and 
potassium minerals, which are currently subject to generic regulations 
governing solid minerals; (2) make existing rules more specific and 
clear. This rule would affect all lessees because they would have to 
comply when computing Federal production royalties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




1875. COST RECOVERY FOR PLANS, PERMITS, AND INSPECTIONS FOR OIL AND GAS 
OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Independent Office Appropriations Act of 1952 (31 U.S.C. 
9701) established that government services should be self-sustaining to 
the extent possible. This Act authorized government agencies to charge 
fairly for these services, based on the costs to the Government, the 
value of the service to the recipient, public policy, and other 
relevant facts. MMS incurs costs for various services it provides to 
the oil and gas industry operating in the Outer Continental Shelf 
(OCS). This rule would enable MMS to recover these costs, which may 
include filing fees for geological and geophysical permits, exploration 
and development plans, deep water operations plans, well permits, 
facility permits, and structure permits. MMS currently does not charge 
for these services. Rulemaking is the only method available to impose 
these fees and comply with the intent of Congress to recover government 
costs.
This is a separate rulemaking from the proposed rule for cost recovery 
(RIN 1010-AD16), which proposes fees for different services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/25/05                    70 FR 15246
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/25/05
NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Angela Mazzullo, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1691

RIN: 1010-AD23
_______________________________________________________________________




1876. [bull] DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OIL AND GAS AND 
SULPHUR OPERATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule incorporates the new editions of 11 American 
Petroleum Institute documents and nine measurement standards. All of 
these documents are currently incorporated by reference in regulations 
governing oil and gas and sulfur operations in the OCS. Additionally, 
the final rule incorporates the reaffirmed edition of 27 measurement 
documents currently incorporated by reference. MMS looked at the non-
rule-making alternative of taking no action. This rule is important 
because it will provide the oil and gas industry with uniform 
guidelines and up-to-date requirements for design, construction, 
operation, and maintenance of equipment OCS facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wilbon A. Rhone, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1587

RIN: 1010-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




1877. [bull] REDUCTION IN OIL AND GAS ROYALTY RATES IN THE OUTER 
CONTINENTAL SHELF UNDER THE DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF ACT

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203; 30 CFR 260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule changes provisions held invalid in Santa Fe Snyder 
Corp. et al. v. Norton, 385 F.3d 884 (5th Cir. 2004). Before this 
decision, our rules stipulated that a lease would not be entitled to 
any royalty suspension volume (RSV) if it was: (1) Eligible under the 
Deep Water Royalty Relief Act or DWRRA but (2) located in a field that 
included a lease that produced before DWRRA. The court held that MMS 
couldn't deny royalty relief in those circumstances. Also, when an 
eligible lease was placed on a field with other eligible leases, our 
rules required that all eligible leases share one RSV. The court held 
that MMS has no authority to impose this restriction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marshall B. Rose, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1536
Fax: 703 787-1141
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




1878. [bull] RELIEF OR REDUCTION IN ROYALTY RATES - NEW DEEP GAS AND 
OFFSHORE ALASKA PROVISIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 69 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1010-AD31
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1879. PLANS AND INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 250; 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS requires companies to submit for approval their 
exploration and development plans for activities on the Outer 
Continental Shelf. The companies must submit these plans before they 
can begin any activities, except preliminary activities. This rule 
rewrites the requirements into clearer language and organize them into 
discrete sections by topic, to make them easier to follow.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/17/02                    67 FR 35372
Comment Period Extended         12/13/02                    67 FR 46616
Final Action                    08/30/05                    70 FR 51478
Final Action Effective          01/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




1880. INCIDENT REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: There continues to be rapid growth in offshore exploration 
and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico. Since safety is our 
top priority, we must upgrade our accident investigation functions. To 
do this we need accurate and timely information. This rule is the only 
way to require operators, lessees, and permit holders in the Outer 
Continental Shelf (OCS) to give us a written report about each OCS 
accident. It will also establish clearer guidelines for accident 
reporting thresholds and timing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/08/03                    68 FR 40585
NPRM Comment Period End         12/05/03
Final Action Effective          12/00/05
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




1881. PROPRIETARY TERMS AND DATA DISCLOSURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/17/02                    67 FR 46942
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/02
Final Action                    10/00/05
Final Action Effective          11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




1882. BLOWOUT PREVENTION FOR PRODUCTION TREE COILED TUBING WORKOVER 
OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule would upgrade blowout prevention requirements for 
well workover operations conducted using coiled tubing while the well-
head production tree is in place.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/22/04                    69 FR 34625
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/04

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Final Action                    10/00/05
Final Action Effective          11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________




1883. DATA RELEASE AND DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend 30 CFR part 250 subpart A by adding a 
new definition revising the existing definition, clarifying or 
expanding certain requirements, and making administrative changes. We 
are adding a new section pertaining to notifying MMS on production 
status. We are reorganizing the forms data release table and adding 
entries for three new forms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/05                    70 FR 14607
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/05
Final Rule                      12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________




1884. SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS FOR ULTRA-DEEP DRILLING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will allow suspension of operations for leases in 
less than 800 meters of water on geologic structures targeted by an 
ultra-deep well that has commenced drilling. The high cost and 
complexity of drilling an ultra-deep well discourage companies from 
drilling without sufficient expectation of using the information as 
part of a larger drilling program. This rule allows companies that 
drill an ultra-deep well to use the information gained to analyze 
geologically related leases and provides additional time to drill those 
leases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/14/05                     70 FR 7451
NPRM Comment Period End         03/16/05
Final Rule                      11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________




1885. ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY FOR OCS OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FY 2005 budget request for MMS includes $1 million to be 
raised in cost recovery fees to offset the bureau's operating costs. 
The fees will be requested under the authority provided in title V of 
the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 (31 U.S.C. 9701), a 
Governmentwide authority that permits cost recovery. This regulation 
would change some existing fees and add several new fees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/15/05                    70 FR 12626
NPRM comment period end         04/14/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Angela Mazzullo, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1691

RIN: 1010-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




1886. PROVIDING CONTACT INFORMATION TO MMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396; 30 USC 189; 31 USC 3176; 43 USC 1334; 44 
USC 3506(a); 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 290

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS needs to amend its current regulations to reflect updated 
procedures for businesses to use when supplying MMS with their contact 
information. Because the existing rule contains obsolete procedures, 
MMS is not receiving updated contact information that it needs to be 
able to send important correspondence to companies. This rule will put 
a small burden on industry to complete an address/contact form on an 
as-needed basis. The form will be made available to industry by request 
or via the MMS website.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD22

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1887. [bull] TEMPORARY WAIVER OF OCS OIL AND GAS FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS regulations currently charge cost recovery fees to offset 
the bureau's operating costs for Pipeline Right-of-way (ROW) 
applications, conversion of lease term pipeline to ROW pipeline, 
pipeline ROW assignment, Record title/operating rights transfer, and 
filing of non-required documents. In light of the interruption of 
operations of both the Minerals Management Service Gulf of Mexico 
Region and that of many lessees and operators due to Hurricane Katrina, 
this document waives the payment of these cost recovery fees until 
January 1, 2006.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD27
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



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1888. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OFFSHORE FLOATING 
PRODUCTION FACILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/19/05                    70 FR 41556
Final Action Effective          08/18/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________




1889. FEDERAL GAS VALUATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/10/05                    70 FR 11069

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD05
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1890. [bull] TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS 
IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF (OCS); RELIEF OR REDUCTION IN ROYALTY 
RATES; DEEP GAS PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends 30 CFR part 203 to correct an unintended 
administrative oversight. The amendment provides eligibility for 
royalty relief for certain leases that are not otherwise subject to 
deep water royalty relief. To be eligible for this relief, a lease 
must: be located partly in water deeper than 200 meters, be for 
drilling deep gas wells, and be issued during a lease sale held in 2001 
and later years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/29/05                    70 FR 22250

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marshall B. Rose, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1536
Fax: 703 787-1141
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




1891. [bull] HURRICANE-RELATED ROYALTY RELIEF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will grant relief in the form of additional time to 
report data and pay royalties for companies impacted by Hurricane 
Katrina. There are approximately 65 companies with a New Orleans 
address that currently report and pay revenues to MMS. We have heard 
from several that their financial operations and systems were impacted 
by the hurricane. This rule will establish the criteria for qualifying 
for relief, the type of relief that would be offered, the timeframes 
for which the relief would be available, and how a company would notify 
us that they would use the relief.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/29/05                    70 FR 56849

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD28
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



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1892. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 786; 30 CFR 829; 30 CFR 701

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM intends to propose new rules governing permitting and 
performance standards for the recovery of coal from abandoned coal 
refuse piles. The rules are required to implement section 2503(e) of 
the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Art Abbs, Birmingham Field Office Director, Department 
of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
135 Gemini Circle, Suite 215, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205 290-7282
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________




1893. PLACEMENT OF EXCESS SPOIL

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 70 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1029-AC04
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1894. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 784; 30 CFR 800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are considering rulemaking to ensure adequate funding for 
the treatment of unanticipated long-term pollutant discharges including 
acid or toxic mine drainage, that develop as a result of surface coal 
mining operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/17/02                    67 FR 35070
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/15/02                    67 FR 46617
NPRM                            02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10, 
1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2829
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC05
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1895. OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL SETTLEMENT RULE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 
843; 30 CFR 847

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing revisions to certain provisions of our 
December 19, 2000, final Ownership and Control rule in order to 
effectuate a settlement agreement that we entered into with the 
National Mining Association. Among other things, the rule would revise 
provisions of the 2000 final rule pertaining to the definitions of 
ownership and control, permit eligibility determinations, and 
challenges to ownership or control listings or findings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/03                    68 FR 75036
Second NPRM                     05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Earl Bandy, Department of the Interior, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2679 Regency Road, 
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 859 260-8427
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC08
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1896. TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, OR SALE OF PERMIT RIGHTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On February 15, 2001, the National Mining Association (NMA) 
filed a lawsuit in Federal district court seeking to overturn certain 
provisions adopted in our 2000 Ownership and Control final rule. Under 
the terms of the settlement, OSM agreed, among other things, to publish 
a proposed rule for public comment concerning the transfer, assignment, 
or sale of permit rights. The rule will clarify for all interested 
groups what constitutes a transfer, assignment, or sale of permit 
rights.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/05                     70 FR 3840
Second NPRM                     05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Earl Bandy, Department of the Interior, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2679 Regency Road, 
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 859 260-8427
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC49

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



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1897. INDIAN LANDS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 700; 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 750

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM regulates mining on Indian lands and the States regulate 
mining on non-Indian lands. OSM proposed revisions to its regulations 
to clarify that the definition of ``Indian lands'' at 30 CFR 700.5 
includes individual Indian trust allotments located within an approved 
tribal land consolidation area. The proposed clarification was required 
under the terms of a settlement agreement between the Department of the 
Interior and the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe to settle the tribes' 
challenges to a May 1989 Indian lands rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/19/99                     64 FR 8464
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/99                    64 FR 18585
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Vermell Davis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2802
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AB83
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1898. REVEGETATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 816

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the topsoil replacement and 
revegetation standards. The revisions will encourage species diversity 
on reclaimed lands, remove a possible impediment to the use of woody 
vegetation in revegetating mined land, and provide similar revegetation 
success standards in both areas of more than 26 inches of precipitation 
and in areas of less than 26 inches of precipitation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/05                    70 FR 13076
Final Rule                      12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Fulton, Chief, Denver Field Division, Department of 
the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1999 Broadway, Suite 3320, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303 844-1400
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




1899. PROCESSING STATE PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 732

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are revising our regulations governing the processing of 
State program amendments. The existing regulations require us to begin 
proceedings to take over an approved State program when the State fails 
to amend its program in a timely manner. This can be disruptive and 
expensive, and, in many instances, unwarranted by the nature of the 
outstanding amendment. This rule will allow OSM to take action that is 
more appropriate in situations where the outstanding amendment does not 
impair the effectiveness of the approved State Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/03                    68 FR 67776
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andy DeVito, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 210 
SIB, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2701
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




1900. FEE ALLOCATION RULE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 870; 30 CFR 872

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule sets forth the criteria and procedures that we are 
proposing to use to establish fees under the abandoned mine reclamation 
program provisions of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 
1977 (SMCRA). The fixed-rate fees established under SMCRA expire soon. 
However, SMCRA requires that, for coal produced after the expiration 
date, a new fee rate be established to continue to provide for 
transfers from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to the Combined 
Benefit Fund. This proposed rule would implement that requirement. We 
are also proposing to revise our regulations governing allocation and 
disposition of the fees collected and of other AML Fund income.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/04
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10, 
1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2829
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC47
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1901. CIVIL PENALTY ADJUSTMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would adjust the penalty amount of certain civil 
monetary penalties authorized by the Surface Mining Control and 
Reclamation Act of 1977. The rule implements the Federal Civil 
Penalties inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt 
Collection Improvement Act of 1996. The law

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requires that civil monetary penalties be adjusted for inflation at 
least once every four years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andy DeVito, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 210 
SIB, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2701
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC48
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Reclamation (RB)



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1902. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FACILITIES, LANDS AND 
WATERBODIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 460 1-31; 43 USC 3736; . . .

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423; 43 CFR 429

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish regulations regarding 
public conduct on Reclamation lands and Reclamation projects, waters, 
and real property subject to the administration of Reclamation or in 
its custody. The rule is necessary to ensure the safety of the public, 
Reclamation employees, dams, facilities, and other resources in our 
jurisdiction. This proposed rule would replace an interim rule that we 
issued on April 17, 2002, and extended on April 3, 2003. It would also 
make changes to 43 CFR part 429 to make the two rules consistent.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/05                    70 FR 54214
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Anderson, Policy Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007
Phone: 303 445-2891

RIN: 1006-AA45
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1903. IMPLEMENATION OF THE TRUCKEE RIVER OPERATING AGREEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 104 Stat 3294

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 419

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the Truckee River Operating 
Agreement. The agreement was negotiated to cover water stored in, 
released from, and passed through Truckee River reservoirs to satisfy 
Orr Ditch Decree water rights. The rule would ensure that this water 
conforms with the Orr Ditch Decree and the Truckee River General 
Eclectic Decree except where the water rights are either: (1) 
Voluntarily relinquished or (2) transferred under State law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Parr, Manager, Special Projects, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office, 705 
North Plaza Street, Room 320, Carson City, NV 89701-4015
Phone: 775 882-3436

RIN: 1006-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Bureau of Reclamation (RB)



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1904. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON BUREAU OF RECLAMATION LANDS AND PROJECTS; 
EXTENSION OF EXPIRATION DATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/29/05                    70 FR 15778

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Anderson
Phone: 303 445-2891

RIN: 1006-AA49
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



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1905. MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAW; SURFACE MANAGEMENT

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 30 USC 21 et seq; 43 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3809

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will determine whether or to what degree the 
Department of the Interior will charge fair market value for the 
surface use of unclaimed lands and lands where claims have been 
determined to be invalid for mining activities involving locatable 
minerals under the Mining Law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Scott Haight, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Land Management, P.O. Box 1160, Lewistown, MT 59547
Phone: 406 538-1930
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD69
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



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1906. MINERAL PATENT APPLICATIONS; ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS, AND 
CONFLICTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3740; 43 CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3860; 43 
CFR 3870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the filing and administrative 
procedures for mineral patent applications. It will also revise the 
procedures for filing adverse claims or protests against mineral patent 
applications and for mineral-in-character challenges to nonmineral land 
entries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1004-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________




1907. OIL AND GAS ONSHORE ORDER NO. 1

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3164

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would clarify the schedule for submitting 
and processing applications, define terms used, and introduce concepts 
that will make filing and processing more efficient. BLM does not 
intend to add significant new requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/05                    70 FR 43349
Commend Period Extended         08/26/05                    70 FR 50262
Comment Period End              10/25/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: James Burd, Natural Resource Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 501 LS1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5017

RIN: 1004-AD59
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1908. ALASKA NATIVE VETERAN ALLOTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 270-1 to 270-3

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2568

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would delete the requirement at 43 CFR 
2568.77 that a veteran applicant must have posted the corners of his or 
her claim prior to filing an application with BLM. Removal of this 
requirement would place veteran allotment applicants on the same 
footing as thousands of applicants who filed under the original 1906 
Alaska Native Allotment Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/05                    70 FR 58654

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Haskins, Native Allotment Coordinator, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 222 W. 7th Avenue, No. 13, 
Anchorage, AK 99513
Phone: 907 271-3351

RIN: 1004-AD60
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1909. MARGINAL OIL/GAS ROYALTY RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3103.4-2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will replace the existing stripper oil 
royalty reduction program. The new program will incorporate most of the 
Inspector General's concerns and recommendations from its three audits. 
In addition, the new program will expand Federal royalty relief to 
marginal gas production.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rudy Baier, Division of Fluid Mineral Lease and 
Reservoir Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 653-2153

RIN: 1004-AD65
_______________________________________________________________________




1910. PUBLIC LANDS AND RESOURCES; LAW ENFORCEMENT--CRIMINAL; RECREATION 
PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1241 to 1249; 16 USC 460l-6a; 16 USC 670g to 
670n; 43 USC 1733

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 9268

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove outdated and superseded provisions in 
the law enforcement regulations pertaining to recreation management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Keith Aller, Deputy Director, Office of Law Enforcement 
and Security, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 501-4819
Fax: 202 502-2582
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD66
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1911. HEAVY OIL ROYALTY REDUCTION PROGRAM

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 30 USC 188

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide for a reduced royalty rate for 
producing a low gravity oil. It will determine what should be the 
threshold for what constitutes low gravity oil, and whether and/or how 
BLM will impose restrictions such as price thresholds, production caps, 
or other limitations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Suspension            04/27/05                    70 FR 21810
NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rudy Baier, Division of Fluid Mineral Lease and 
Reservoir Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 653-2153

RIN: 1004-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________




1912. PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 460l-6a; 43 USC 1740; Pub L 108-447

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement the Federal Lands Recreation 
Enhancement Act of 2004 (the Act), which replaces the permit fee 
authority of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, by changing the 
authority references in the regulations. The rule will also establish a 
$100 maximum penalty for a first offender's failure to pay a recreation 
fee, in accordance with the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lee Larson, Senior Outdoor Recreation Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
NW., 301 LS, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5168
Fax: 202 452-7709
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD68
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1913. SALES OF FOREST PRODUCTS; PREPARATION FOR SALE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1181e

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 5420

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will make thinning timber sales more efficient by 
allowing third party scaling on any thinning timber sale that imposes 
an upper limit on the average diameer at breast height (DBH) of the 
trees to be harvested, such as 20 inches DBH. The rule will also 
establish procedures to minimize the potential for log theft.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenny W. McDaniel, Forester Senior Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5097
Fax: 202 452-7702
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD70

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



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1914. COST RECOVERY; MINERAL FILINGS AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 565

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3400; 43 CFR 3500; 43 
CFR 3600; 43 CFR 3700; 43 CFR 3800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend regulations for user fees for locatable 
minerals, mineral materials, and leasable minerals (solids and fluids) 
to adjust current fees or establish new fees in accordance with title V 
of the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 (user charges), 
OMB Circular A-25 User Charges and section 304 of the Federal Land 
Policy and Management Act of 1976.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/00                    65 FR 78440
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/01
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    04/16/01                    66 FR 19413
Second NPRM                     07/19/05                    70 FR 41533
Second NPRM Comment Period End  08/18/05
Final Rule                      10/07/05                    70 FR 58854
Final Rule Effective            11/07/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC64
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1915. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 71 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1004-AD42
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1916. [bull] STRIPPER WELL ROYALTY REDUCTIONS; RECORDS RETENTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a direct final rule to revise the regulations to 
require that records supporting a stripper well royalty reduction be 
retained for 7 years from the last date that an operator claims the 
deduction.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct final Rule               11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rudy Baier, Division of Fluid Mineral Lease and 
Reservoir Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 653-2153

RIN: 1004-AD71
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1917. [bull] SEGREGATION OF LANDS PROPOSED FOR SALE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2091; 43 CFR 2710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BLM is issuing this final rule to extend the time period for 
land segregations from 270 days to two years to facilitate the 
processing of land sales applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD74
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1918. [bull] MINING CLAIM AND SITE MAINTENANCE FEES - FEE ADJUSTMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3834

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The BLM is publishing this final rule to amend regulations 
found at 43 CFR 3834, subpart B, related to adjustments of the fees 
required to be paid for mining claims and mill sites to clarify that 
mining claimants may cure the filing of an insufficient payment of fees 
when the fees have changed through means other than a CPI adjustment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Bruno, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 401-LS, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0352
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD75
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1919. [bull] OIL AND GAS; COMBINED HYDROCARBONS LEASING; TAR SANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Energy Policy Act of 2005

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3141

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend current regulations to reflect 
provisions in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 pertaining to combined 
hydrocarbon leasing. Section 350 of the Act amends the Mineral Leasing 
Act of 1920 to allow the Secretary to issue separate leases for tar 
sands and for oil and gas in specially designated tar sands areas.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              10/07/05                    70 FR 58610
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/06/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Bruno, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 401-LS, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0352
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

Mary Linda Ponticelli, Solid Minerals Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5083
Fax: 202 653-7397
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD76
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



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1920. APPEALS PROCEDURES; HEARINGS PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1840; 43 CFR 1850

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BLM proposes to amend its regulations that govern 
administrative review procedures for protests of proposed decisions 
contested appeals of BLM decisions, and hearings on the record. The 
proposed regulations would provide more consistent procedures for 
administrative review of BLM decisions, and would clarify when and how 
BLM decisions go into effect and whether an appeal will stay the 
effectiveness of a BLM decision.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/17/96                    61 FR 54120
NPRM Comment Period End         01/17/97                    61 FR 58160
Second NPRM                      To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC99
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1921. CONSERVATION; HELIUM LEASING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 50 USC 167

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 16; 43 CFR 3196

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will redesignate, amend, and extend the regulations 
on conservation of helium to facilitate administration and 
implementation of provisions in the Helium Privatization Act. The rule 
will move these regulations to 43 CFR subpart 3196 to consolidate 
helium-related regulations in one area for ease in finding and 
complying with them.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/19/00                    65 FR 79325
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/26/01
NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joseph B. Peterson, Chief, Division of Helium 
Resources, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 
Amarillo Field Office 801 S. Fillmore, Suite 500, Amarillo, TX 79101
Phone: 806 324-2614

RIN: 1004-AD35
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