[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 spring 2007 and fall 2007. The 
Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require 
publication of the agenda.

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

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

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

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

Dated: March 7, 2007.

 Richard A. Stephan,

Federal Register Liaison Officer.

                   Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1365        Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.......................    1090-AA95
1366        Implementation of OMB Guidance on Nonprocurement, Debarment, and Suspension...........    1090-AA96
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                     Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1367        Revision of Privacy Act Regulations...................................................    1090-AA94
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1368        Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures................................    1090-AA29
1369        Hydropower Licensing: Conditions and Prescriptions....................................    1090-AA91
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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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1370        Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the Hearings Division...................    1094-AA52
1371        Special Procedures for Public Lands and Surface Mining Cases..........................    1094-AA53
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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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1372        Migratory Birds; Religious/Spiritual Use of Feathers by Native Americans..............    1018-AV14
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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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1373        Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures.....................................................    1018-AC89
1374        U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel...................................    1018-AF09
1375        Humane and Healthful Transport of Reptiles and Amphibians to the United States........    1018-AF27
1376        Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding             1018-AF44
            Facilities in Other Countries.........................................................
1377        Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife..............................    1018-AF46
1378        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.........................................................
1379        Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species...........    1018-AG64
1380        Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations..............................................    1018-AI12
1381        Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Findings for the Western Hudson Population.    1018-AI65
1382        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From            1018-AI83
            Endangered to Threatened..............................................................
1383        Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Possession of Migratory Birds for           1018-AI97
            Educational Purposes..................................................................
1384        Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals and Birds to the United States.........    1018-AJ24
1385        Marine Mammals; Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Termination of    1018-AT34
            the Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program..........................................
1386        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Virginia Northern Flying    1018-AT37
            Squirrel From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife..........................
1387        Revised Definition of ``Destruction or Adverse Modification'' for Endangered Species      1018-AT50
            Act Section 7 Consultations...........................................................
1388        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule Reclassifying Argentinian     1018-AT56
            Broad-Snouted Caiman Population From Endangered to Threatened.........................
1389        Mosquito and Mosquito-Borne Disease Management........................................    1018-AT72
1390        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Salt Creek Tiger Beetle Critical           1018-AT79
            Habitat Designation...................................................................
1391        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Cui-ui From the List of     1018-AT85
            Endangered and Threatened Wildlife....................................................
1392        Negotiation of Annual Funding Agreements With Tribes (Manual Chapter).................    1018-AU16
1393        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for        1018-AU34
            Yadon's Piperia.......................................................................
1394        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Critical Habitat for      1018-AU37
            the Northern Spotted Owl..............................................................
1395        Civil Procedures......................................................................    1018-AU38
1396        CITES Appendix III Listing of Galax...................................................    1018-AU40
1397        Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities; Chukchi Sea..............    1018-AU41
1398        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Re-Evaluation of Final Listing             1018-AU43
            Determination for Queen Charlotte Goshawk.............................................
1399        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision of Critical Habitat               1018-AU48
            Designation for the Wintering Piping Plover...........................................
1400        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Northern Rocky Mountains    1018-AU53
            Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf From the List of Endangered and
            Threatened Wildlife...................................................................
1401        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amending the Formats of the Lists of       1018-AU62
            Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................
1402        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Maguire Daisy From the      1018-AU67
            List of Endangered and Threatened Plants..............................................
1403        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of a Nonessential              1018-AU68
            Experimental Population of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow in Texas.....................
1404        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU72
            Astragalus Desereticus (Deseret Milk Vetch)...........................................
1405        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Fluvial Arctic Grayling.    1018-AU73
1406        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the       1018-AU74
            Hine's Emerald Dragonfly..............................................................
1407        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Comal Springs         1018-AU75
            Dryopid Beetle, Comal Springs Riffle Beetle, and Peck's Cave Amphipod.................
1408        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU76
            Catesbaea Melanocarpa.................................................................
1409        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Vail      1018-AU77
            Lake Ceanothus and Mexican Flannelbush................................................
1410        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Guajon    1018-AU78
1411        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Cape      1018-AU79
            Sable Seaside Sparrow.................................................................
1412        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Bear      1018-AU80
            Valley Sandwort, Southern Mountain Wild-Buckwheat, and Ash-Grey Indian Paintbrush.....
1413        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU81
            Tidewater Goby........................................................................
1414        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU83
            Monterey Spineflower..................................................................
1415        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU84
            Nevin's Barberry......................................................................
1416        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU85
            Flatwoods Salamander..................................................................

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1417        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for San       1018-AU86
            Diego Thornmint.......................................................................
1418        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Five      1018-AU87
            Endangered Freshwater Mussels and Two Threatened Freshwater Mussels in Georgia,
            Florida, and Alabama..................................................................
1419        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Determination and Critical         1018-AU88
            Habitat Designation for Two Aquatic Snails and One Freshwater Mussel in the Southeast.
1420        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU91
            Marbled Murrelet......................................................................
1421        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AU95
            D: 2008-2009 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations...............................
1422        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of the Reclassification Rule    1018-AU96
            and Removal of the Hawaiian Hawk From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife..
1423        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of Concho Watersnake.........    1018-AU97
1424        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU98
            Pierson's Milk Vetch..................................................................
1425        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Determination and Critical         1018-AV00
            Habitat Designation for Phyllostegia hispida..........................................
1426        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Pecos     1018-AV02
            Sunflower.............................................................................
1427        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for La        1018-AV03
            Graciosa Thistle......................................................................
1428        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AV04
            California Taraxacum and San Bernardino Bluegrass.....................................
1429        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Sierra    1018-AV05
            Nevada Distinct Population Segment of California Bighorn Sheep........................
1430        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Five      1018-AV06
            Carbonate Plants from the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California.............
1431        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the       1018-AV07
            San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat...........................................................
1432        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the       1018-AV09
            Peninsular Bighorn Sheep..............................................................
1433        Migratory Bird Permits; Removal of Migratory Birds from Buildings.....................    1018-AV10
1434        Authorization of Incidental Take of Eagles Under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection     1018-AV11
            Act...................................................................................
1435        Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2007 to 2008 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations     1018-AV12
            (Preliminary) with Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals...............................
1436        Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Goose Populations....    1018-AV15
1437        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Polar Bear (Ursus              1018-AV19
            Maritimus) as Threatened Throughout Its Range.........................................
1438        2007 to 2008 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations....................    1018-AV20
1439        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Six Foreign Birds of the Family    1018-AV21
            Procellariidae (Tube-Nosed Seabirds) as Endangered on the List of Threatened and
            Endangered Wildlife...................................................................
1440        Removing the Morelet's Crocodile from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife..    1018-AV22
1441        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Quino     1018-AV23
            Checkerspot Butterfly.................................................................
1442        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Bay       1018-AV24
            Checkerspot Butterfly, California.....................................................
1443        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Devils    1018-AV25
            River Minnow..........................................................................
1444        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of Morro Shoulderband     1018-AV26
            Snail from Endangered to Threatened...................................................
1445        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Deseret Milk-vetch From     1018-AV27
            the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants..........................................
1446        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Brown Pelican From the      1018-AV28
            List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife............................................
1447        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Valley Elderberry           1018-AV29
            Longhorn Beetle From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife...................
1448        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Ute's Ladies'-tresses       1018-AV30
            Orchid From the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants..............................
1449        Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife; Inspection Fees and Import/     1018-AV31
            Export License Exemptions.............................................................
1450        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Determination and Critical         1018-AV32
            Habitat Designation for Astelia Waialealae (Painiu)...................................
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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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1451        List of Migratory Birds...............................................................    1018-AB72
1452        Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).......................    1018-AD87
1453        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.........................
1454        Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting....................................    1018-AG11
1455        Addition of Black Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife..............................    1018-AG70
1456        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia        1018-AH53
            From the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants.....................................
1457        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...........................................................
1458        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Two Australian Parakeets        1018-AI04
            From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife...................................
1459        Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose       1018-AI07
            Populations...........................................................................
1460        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Policy for Enhancement-of-Survival         1018-AI67
            Permits for Foreign Species Listed Under the Endangered Species Act...................
1461        Adding Silver Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife..................................    1018-AT29
1462        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule to Delist      1018-AT31
            the Mexican Bobcat (Lynx Rufus Escuinapae) From the List of Endangered and Threatened
            Wildlife..............................................................................
1463        Migratory Bird Permits; Changes in Regulations Governing Raptor Propagation...........    1018-AT60
1464        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of Six Foreign Birds Under the     1018-AT62
            Endangered Species Act................................................................
1465        Regulations To Implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act..............................    1018-AT69
1466        Protection of Bald Eagles; Definition of ``Disturb''..................................    1018-AT94
1467        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural        1018-AT99
            Determinations........................................................................
1468        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential            1018-AU01
            Experimental Population for 15 Freshwater Mussels, 1 Freshwater Snail, and 5 Fishes in
            Tennessee.............................................................................
1469        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 4(d) Rule for the Pacific Coast            1018-AU11
            Distinct Population Segment of the Western Snowy Plover...............................
1470        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AU15
            D: 2007-2008 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations...............................
1471        National Wildlife Refuge System; Wilderness Stewardship...............................    1018-AU27
1472        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision of Critical Habitat               1018-AU47
            Designation for the Kootenai River White Sturgeon.....................................
1473        2006 to 2007 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations....................    1018-AU61
1474        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Idaho Springsnail From      1018-AU66
            the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife........................................
1475        Change of Addresses for Regional Offices and Addition of One New Address..............    1018-AU89
1476        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska; Kenai Peninsula            1018-AU92
            Subsistence Resource Region...........................................................
1477        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 10        1018-AU93
            Species of Hawaiian Picture-Wing Flies................................................
1478        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Four      1018-AV18
            Vernal Pool Crustaceans and Eleven Vernal Pool Plants.................................
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1479        Adding Bighead Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife.................................    1018-AT49
1480        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential            1018-AU65
            Experimental Population of Black-Footed Ferrets in Eastern Wyoming....................
1481        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the           1018-AU69
            Running Buffalo Clover From Endangered to Threatened..................................
1482        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska: 2008-2009 Subsistence      1018-AU71
            Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations..............................................
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1483        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Florida            1018-AI41
            Distinct Population Segment of the American Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened...
1484        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for San       1018-AI71
            Diego Fairy Shrimp....................................................................
1485        Migratory Bird Permits; Military Readiness Exemption..................................    1018-AI92
1486        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Eastern Distinct             1018-AJ03
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
1487        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Western Distinct          1018-AJ04
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
1488        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear    1018-AT38
            Population From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife........................
1489        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to Manatee Protection Areas      1018-AT39
            in Florida (Barge Canal Exception)....................................................
1490        Migratory Bird Hunting: Revision of Language Used in Regulations for Approving            1018-AT67
            Nontoxic Shot for Use in Waterfowl Hunting............................................
1491        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Preble's Meadow Jumping      1018-AU12
            Mouse.................................................................................
1492        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Spikedace and     1018-AU33
            Loachminnow...........................................................................
1493        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Suisun    1018-AU44
            Thistle and Soft Bird's-Beak..........................................................
1494        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU45
            Holmgren and Shivwits Milk Vetches....................................................
1495        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU46
            Alabama Beach Mouse...................................................................
1496        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Adding Graham's Beardtongue (Penstemon     1018-AU49
            grahamii) to the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants, With Designation of
            Critical Habitat......................................................................
1497        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the       1018-AU50
            Laguna Mountains Skipper..............................................................
1498        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Western Great Lakes         1018-AU54
            Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf From the List of Endangered and
            Threatened Wildlife...................................................................
1499        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska: 2007-2008 Subsistence      1018-AU57
            Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations..............................................
1500        Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Spring/Summer Regulations for the 2007      1018-AU59
            Season................................................................................
1501        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Vacated Gray Wolf               1018-AU63
            Regulations...........................................................................
1502        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Extinct Species From the        1018-AU64
            Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife....................................
1503        Federal Duck Stamp Contest Regulations; Revision......................................    1018-AU94
1504        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Determination for Slickspot        1018-AU99
            Peppergrass...........................................................................
1505        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Sierra Nevada Distinct         1018-AV08
            Population Segment of the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog with Critical Habitat...........
1506        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Adding Four Marine Taxa to the List of     1018-AV16
            Endangered and Threatened Wildlife....................................................
1507        Clarification of Significant Portion of Range for the Contiguous U.S. Distinct            1018-AV17
            Population Segment of the Canada Lynx.................................................
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                                   National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1508        Making Pictures, Television Productions, or Sound Tracks..............................    1024-AD30
1509        Disposition of Culturally Identifiable Human Remains..................................    1024-AD31
1510        National Capitol Region--Parking......................................................    1024-AD40
1511        Fire Island National Seashore--Off-Road Driving Regulations...........................    1024-AD46
1512        Leasehold Surrender Interest Provisions...............................................    1024-AD48
1513        Grand Canyon National Park............................................................    1024-AD50
1514        Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--Off-Road Vehicle Use...............    1024-AD51
1515        Golden Gate National Recreation Area--Special Regulations.............................    1024-AD53
1516        Canaveral National Seashore--Nudity...................................................    1024-AD54
1517        Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and Rockefeller Parkway--Snowmobile Use....    1024-AD55
1518        Big Cypress National Preserve--Special Regulations....................................    1024-AD56

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1519        Big Cypress National Preserve--Off-Road Vehicle Use...................................    1024-AD57
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                                     National Park Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1520        Boating and Water Use Activities......................................................    1024-AD07
1521        Gateway National Recreation Area, Jamaica Bay Unit, Personal Watercraft Use...........    1024-AD41
1522        Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit, Personal Watercraft Use............    1024-AD42
1523        Dry Tortugas National Park--Special Regulations.......................................    1024-AD45
1524        Shenandoah National Park--Backcountry Camping.........................................    1024-AD49
1525        Disposition of Abandoned or Unclaimed Property........................................    1024-AD52
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                                    National Park Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1526        Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................    1024-AC99
1527        Vessel Management in Glacier Bay National Park........................................    1024-AD25
1528        National Park System Units in Alaska..................................................    1024-AD38
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                                  Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1529        Standards for Approving Tribal Per Capita Distributions...............................    1076-AE45
1530        Unclaimed Moneys/Whereabouts Unknown..................................................    1076-AE55
1531        Grazing Permits.......................................................................    1076-AE57
1532        Land Acquisition......................................................................    1076-AE62
1533        Trust Fund Accounting and Appeals.....................................................    1076-AE65
1534        Fee for Service.......................................................................    1076-AE66
1535        Law and Order on Indian Reservations..................................................    1076-AE67
1536        Leases and Permits....................................................................    1076-AE73
1537        Preference in Employment..............................................................    1076-AE76
1538        Revision of the Membership Roll of the Eastern Band of Cherokee of North Carolina.....    1076-AE77
1539        Oil and Gas, Geothermal, and Solid Minerals Agreements................................    1076-AE79
1540        General Forestry Regulations..........................................................    1076-AE82
1541        Loan Guaranty, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy........................................    1076-AE83
1542        Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans.......................................................    1076-AE84
1543        Class III Gaming Procedures...........................................................    1076-AE85
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1544        Irrigation Projects and Systems.......................................................    1076-AD44
1545        Home-Living Programs and School Closure and Consolidation.............................    1076-AE51
1546        Probate of Indian Estates, Except for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes............    1076-AE59
1547        Tribal Probate Codes..................................................................    1076-AE61
1548        Tribal Energy Resource Agreements.....................................................    1076-AE80

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1549        Gaming on Trust Lands Acquired After October 17, 1988.................................    1076-AE81
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1550        Indian Country Law Enforcement........................................................    1076-AE35
1551        Preparation of Rolls of Indians.......................................................    1076-AE44
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                                   Minerals Management Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1552        Requirements for Material, Personnel, and Pipe Handling Operations....................    1010-AD14
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                                Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1553        Late and Overpayments of Interest.....................................................    1010-AC27
1554        Prepayment of Royalties...............................................................    1010-AC31
1555        End-of-Life Royalty Relief............................................................    1010-AC58
1556        Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances..................................    1010-AD02
1557        Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf......................    1010-AD06
1558        Pipeline Safety Rule Phase I..........................................................    1010-AD11
1559        Oil and Gas Production Rates..........................................................    1010-AD12
1560        Rights of Use and Easement............................................................    1010-AD13
1561        Safety Management Systems.............................................................    1010-AD15
1562        Open and Nondiscriminatory Movement of Oil and Gas as Required by the Outer               1010-AD17
            Continental Shelf Lands Act...........................................................
1563        Federal Sodium and Potassium Valuation................................................    1010-AD21
1564        Reduction in Oil and Gas Royalty Rates in the Outer Continental Shelf Under the Deep      1010-AD29
            Water Royalty Relief Act..............................................................
1565        Alternate Energy-Related Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf..........................    1010-AD30
1566        Deep Gas and Offshore Alaska Provisions...............................................    1010-AD33
1567        Revenue Sharing for Alternative Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf...................    1010-AD34
1568        Valuation of Coal for Advance Royalty Purposes........................................    1010-AD37
1569        Changing Proprietary Term of Certain Geophysical Information..........................    1010-AD41
1570        Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) -- Corrections    1010-AD42
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                                  Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1571        Takes versus Entitlements Reporting...................................................    1010-AC29
1572        Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases...................................................    1010-AD00
1573        Protection of Marine Mammals and Endangered Species...................................    1010-AD10
1574        Revisions to Rules Governing Platforms and Structures and Pipelines...................    1010-AD18
1575        Reporting Amendments..................................................................    1010-AD20
1576        Geothermal Valuation..................................................................    1010-AD32
1577        Debt Collection.......................................................................    1010-AD36
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                                 Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1578        Oil and Gas Well Cementing Requirements...............................................    1010-AD19
1579        Documents Incorporated by Reference for Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations............    1010-AD24
1580        Royalty Credits.......................................................................    1010-AD38
1581        Increase in Maximum Daily Civil Penalty Amount........................................    1010-AD39
1582        Increase in Maximum Daily Civil Penalty Amount........................................    1010-AD40
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                       Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1583        Placement of Coal Combustion Byproducts in Active and Abandoned Mines.................    1029-AC54
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                    Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1584        Placement of Excess Spoil.............................................................    1029-AC04
1585        Permit Application Packages...........................................................    1029-AC51
1586        Abandoned Mine Land...................................................................    1029-AC56
1587        Remining Incentives...................................................................    1029-AC57
1588        Tribal Primacy........................................................................    1029-AC58
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1589        Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites...........................................................    1029-AB70
1590        Ownership, Control, and Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Permit Rights................    1029-AC52
1591        Indian Lands..........................................................................    1029-AC53
1592        Fees, Liens, and Miscellaneous Provisions.............................................    1029-AC55
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1593        Revegetation..........................................................................    1029-AC02
1594        Fee Allocation Rule...................................................................    1029-AC47
1595        Tennesse Federal Program..............................................................    1029-AC50
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                                      Bureau of Reclamation--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1596        Regulating Non-Contract Use of Colorado River Water in the Lower Basin................    1006-AA50
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                                   Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1597        Implementation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement...............................    1006-AA48
1598        Use of Reclamation Land, Facilities, and Water Bodies.................................    1006-AA51
1599        Reclamation Loan Guarantee Program....................................................    1006-AA53
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                                     Bureau of Reclamation--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1600        Inclusion of Hoover Dam Under 43 CFR Part 423.........................................    1006-AA52
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                                    Bureau of Land Management--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1601        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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1602        Oil and Gas Leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska.........................    1004-AD78
1603        Mineral Lands Available for Locating Lode and Placer Mining Claims and Mill and Tunnel    1004-AD79
            Sites; Special Laws in Addition to FLPMA That Require Recording or Notice.............
1604        Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act;    1004-AD87
            Linear Right-of-Way Rental Payment Schedule...........................................
1605        Oil Shale Leasing and Operations......................................................    1004-AD90
1606        Noncompetitive Leasing: Fringe Acreage Leases and Lease Modifications.................    1004-AD91
1607        Regulatory Advisory Committees........................................................    1004-AD92
1608        Coal Management: Lease Modifications, Lease and Logical Mining Unit (LMU) Diligence;      1004-AD93
            Advance Royalties; Royalty Rates; Bonds...............................................
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                                   Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1609        Oil and Gas Onshore Order No. 1.......................................................    1004-AD59
1610        Geothermal Resource Leasing; Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements: Unproven Areas.....    1004-AD86
1611        Information Collection................................................................    1004-AD94
1612        Minerals Management: General..........................................................    1004-AD95
1613        Permits for Recreation on Public Lands................................................    1004-AD96
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                                  Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1614        Permits for Recreation on Public Lands................................................    1004-AD68
1615        Segregation of Lands Proposed for Sale................................................    1004-AD74
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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1365. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Interior proposes to amend its 
regulations by adding a new part to codify its NEPA procedures 
currently in the Departmental Manual (DM). The proposed regulations 
contain Departmental policies and procedures for compliance with NEPA, 
Executive Order 11514, and the Council on Environmental Quality's 
regulations. By converting the Departmental NEPA procedures from the DM 
to new regulations the Department intends to promote greater 
transparency and accountability to the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie R. Taylor, Director, Office of Environmental 
Policy and Compliance, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary 
for Policy, Management and Budget, MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3891

RIN: 1090-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




1366. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB GUIDANCE ON NONPROCUREMENT, 
DEBARMENT, AND SUSPENSION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-355

CFR Citation: 2 CFR 1400; 43 CFR 12; 43 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Interior proposes to remove its 
regulations implementing the Governmentwide common rule on 
nonprocurement debarment and suspension, and to adopt in their place 
the Office of Management and Budget's guidance. This regulatory action 
would implement OMB's initiative to streamline and consolidate all 
Federal regulations on nonprocurement debarment and suspension into one 
part of the CFR. The Department does not intend to modify any of its 
current policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Melodee Stith, Department of the Interior, Assistant 
Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C Street NW., Room 
2607, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1090-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1367. REVISION OF PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action adds new Department of the Interior Privacy Act 
exempt systems of records to the listing of exempt Privacy Act Systems 
in 43 CFR 2.79. Under 5 U.S.C. 552a (j) & (k), exempt systems must be 
identified in rulemaking before their Privacy Act system of records 
notices can be published in the Federal Register. The four Privacy Act 
systems that will be added are: (1) Incident Management Analysis and 
Reporting System; (2) Indian Arts and Crafts Board Inquiries and 
Complaints File; (3) Investigative Files System; and (4) Reclamation 
Law Enforcement Information Management System. Minor changes to 
addresses will also be made.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marilyn Legnini, Privacy Act Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C 
Street NW., MS 5310 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-0868

RIN: 1090-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1368. 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 2 years. This rulemaking is the biennial review of 
the administrative process for

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conducting assessments as well as the so-called type B procedures for 
determining injury and damages through scientific and economic studies. 
This rulemaking will also address the calculation of lost non-use 
values of natural resources, in compliance with State of Ohio v. 
Department of the Interior, 880 F.2d 432 (D.C. Cir. 1989), which 
ordered the Department to allow for the assessment of all reliably 
calculated values lost as a result of a natural resource injury.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1090-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




1369. 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                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Replaces 1094-AA51.

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
BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1370. PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS 
DIVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation: 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                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




1371. SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND SURFACE MINING CASES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 315a

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

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 by 
parties in appeals to IBLA; (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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/08/07                    72 FR 10454
NPRM Comment Period End         05/07/07
Final Action                    02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA53
BILLING CODE 4310--79--S

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1372. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRDS; RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL USE OF FEATHERS BY 
NATIVE AMERICANS

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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are planning a possible proposed rule to allow Native 
Americans to legally acquire non-eagle feathers for religious use. 
Currently, there are no regulations governing acquisition and 
possession of migratory bird parts and feathers (of birds other than 
eagles) for Native American religious use. We believe that Native 
American need for these parts and feathers for religious use is a 
compelling justification for implementation of an approved method of 
legal acquisition. Through this implementation, we would seek to 
protect the traditional religious and cultural resource values of 
Native Americans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AV14
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1373. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend our regulations 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 we will incorporate in a second proposed 
rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/95                    60 FR 58468
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/96
Second NPRM                     04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Benito A. Perez, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1374. 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                            06/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1375. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF 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: We propose 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                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Acting Chief, Division of Management 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife

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Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 750, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2104
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________




1376. 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 import 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                     09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Acting Chief, Division of Management 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 750, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2104
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________




1377. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE

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: We propose to 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                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Benito A. Perez, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1378. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE STRAIGHT-HORNED MARKHOR POPULATION OF THE 
TORGHAR REGION OF BALUCHISTAN, PAKISTAN, FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Positive 90-day 
Petition Finding, Init. of 
Status Review                   09/23/99                    64 FR 51499
Notice Comment Period End       01/21/00
NPRM                            09/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1379. 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 propose 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                            09/00/07

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

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Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________




1380. CORRECTIONS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-475

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to make revisions to the Rights-of-Way 
(ROW) General Regulations to implement Public Law 101-475 by correcting 
the names of Congressional Committees we must notify upon receipt of an 
ROW application for an oil and gas pipeline 24 inches or more in 
diameter and again before granting ROW. Finally, the proposal would 
delete the 60-day waiting period after notification of our intent to 
grant ROW, because Congress repealed the waiting period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Janet Bruner, Deputy Division Chief, Division of 
Realty, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, ARL SQ 622, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________




1381. IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDINGS FOR THE 
WESTERN HUDSON POPULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 Western Hudson 
polar bear population under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

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, 
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________




1382. 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 are taking action 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                            08/00/07

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-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




1383. 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: We will 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
NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




1384. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS AND BIRDS TO THE 
UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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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
NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Acting Chief, Division of Management 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 750, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2104
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AJ24
_______________________________________________________________________




1385. MARINE MAMMALS; 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; PL 99-625

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to terminate the southern sea otter 
translocation program and to allow sea otters residing in designated 
translocation and management zones to remain after the zones are 
abolished. The southern sea otter translocation program has failed to 
meet its established goals and objectives. 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 Endangered Species Act and PL 99-625.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice--Draft Suppl Envir Impact 
Statement, S Sea Otter 
Translocation                   10/07/05                    70 FR 58737
NPRM                            05/00/07

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: 703 358-2161
Fax: 703 358-1869
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT34
_______________________________________________________________________




1386. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
VIRGINIA NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL 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: The Service is planning to make a final determination on our 
proposal to delist, due to recovery, the endangered Virginia northern 
flying squirrel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/06                    71 FR 75924
Supplemental NPRM               02/21/07                     72 FR 7852
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/23/07                     72 FR 7852
Final Action                    12/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT37
_______________________________________________________________________




1387. REVISED DEFINITION OF ``DESTRUCTION OR ADVERSE MODIFICATION'' FOR 
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SECTION 7 CONSULTATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Consultation and 
Habitat Conservation Plans, Endangered Species Program, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT50
_______________________________________________________________________




1388. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE 
RECLASSIFYING ARGENTINIAN BROAD-SNOUTED CAIMAN POPULATION 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 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1389. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Avail of Proposed 
Policy                          08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AT72
_______________________________________________________________________




1390. 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 propose to designate critical habitat for the Salt Creek 
tiger beetle, an endangered 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                            06/00/07
Final Action                    06/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

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




1391. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE CUI-
UI 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: The Service proposes to remove the Cui-ui, a fish in Nevada, 
from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife based on recovery 
of this species. Threats to the species have been reduced, and the 
population has rebounded and surpassed recovery levels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT85
_______________________________________________________________________




1392. NEGOTIATION OF ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH TRIBES (MANUAL 
CHAPTER)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                 05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




1393. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR YADON'S PIPERIA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 1, 2006.
Final, Judicial, October 5, 2007.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for Yadon's piperia, 
an endangered plant, in the Monterey region of central California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/18/06                    71 FR 61546
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/06
Supplemental NPRM               04/00/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU34
_______________________________________________________________________




1394. 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, June 1, 2007.
Final, Judicial, June 1, 2008.

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 
California, Oregon, and Washington.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               11/00/07
Final Action                    06/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU37
_______________________________________________________________________




1395. CIVIL PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 to 44; 16 USC 3371 et seq; 16 USC 668(a); 16 
USC 1540(f); 16 USC 1382

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan 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                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Benito A. Perez, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1396. CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF GALAX

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                            08/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1397. MARINE MAMMALS; INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES; 
CHUKCHI SEA

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

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geographical areas. These regulations would authorize incidental take 
of Pacific walrus and polar bear in the Chukchi Sea and adjacent coast 
of Alaska during oil and gas industry activities for 5 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

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: 703 358-2161
Fax: 703 358-1869
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU41
_______________________________________________________________________




1398. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 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: None

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

________________________________________________________________________

Comment Period Opened on Status 
Review                          12/15/05                    70 FR 74284
SR Comment Period End           02/13/06
NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU43
_______________________________________________________________________




1399. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE WINTERING PIPING PLOVER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise currently designated critical habitat 
for the wintering piping plover in the coastal areas of North Carolina.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Original Final Rule Designating 
Critical Habitat                07/10/01                    66 FR 36038
Second NPRM to Revise Critical 
Habitat                         06/12/06                    71 FR 33703
Public Hearing Request Due Date 07/27/06                    71 FR 33703
Second NPRM Comment Period End  08/11/06
Supplemental NPRM               05/00/07
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU48
_______________________________________________________________________




1400. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAINS DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF 
FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/08/06                     71 FR 6633
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/10/06                     71 FR 6633
NPRM                            02/08/07                     72 FR 6105
NPRM Comment Period End         04/09/07
Final Action                    02/00/08
NPRM Comment Period Extension; 
Public Hearing                  03/29/07                    72 FR 14760
Second NPRM Comment Period End  05/09/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AU54
RIN: 1018-AU53
_______________________________________________________________________




1401. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDING THE 
FORMATS OF THE LISTS OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will amend the formats of the Lists of Endangered and 
Threatened Wildlife and Plants, located at 50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12, 
respectively. These changes are designed to ensure that the regulations 
are easy for the public to understand and that they reflect current 
policies and standards. No entry to these lists will be added, deleted, 
or altered by these amendments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martha E. Balis-Larsen, Chief, Office of Program 
Support, Endangered Species, Department of the Interior, United States 
Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 330, 
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2079
Fax: 703 358-1827
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU62
_______________________________________________________________________




1402. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
MAGUIRE DAISY FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to remove the Maguire daisy, a plant in 
Utah, from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. This action is 
due to recovery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU67
_______________________________________________________________________




1403. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE RIO GRANDE SILVERY MINNOW IN 
TEXAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes a nonessential experimental population 
of the Rio Grande silvery minnow in Texas. This action is being taken 
to achieve one of the species' recovery goals, to reestablish the 
minnow in at least three other areas of its historic range, as outlined 
in the 1999 recovery plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU68
_______________________________________________________________________




1404. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR ASTRAGALUS DESERETICUS (DESERET MILK VETCH)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 19, 2007, court settlement.
Final, Judicial, January 18, 2008, court settlement.
court settlement.

Abstract: In accordance with a court settlement, we plan to propose 
critical habitat for Astragalus desereticus (Deseret milk-vetch). 
Considered extinct until its rediscovery in 1981, this threatened 
species exists in one small population in Utah County, Utah.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/25/07                     72 FR 3379
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/26/07                     72 FR 3379
Supplemental NPRM               06/00/07
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU72
_______________________________________________________________________




1405. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
FLUVIAL ARCTIC GRAYLING

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 16, 2007, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We are evaluating whether or not to propose to list the 
fluvial Arctic grayling, a fish in Montana, under the Endangered 
Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species

[[Page 22725]]

Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU73
_______________________________________________________________________




1406. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR THE HINE'S EMERALD DRAGONFLY

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 7, 2006, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, May 7, 2007, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the federally 
endangered Hine's emerald dragonfly in Missouri, Michigan, Illinois, 
and Wisconsin.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/06                    71 FR 42441
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/06                    71 FR 42441
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         03/20/07                    72 FR 13061
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/03/07
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU74
_______________________________________________________________________




1407. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR COMAL SPRINGS DRYOPID BEETLE, COMAL SPRINGS RIFFLE BEETLE, AND 
PECK'S CAVE AMPHIPOD

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 29, 2006, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, June 29, 2007, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We proposed to designate critical habitat for the Comal 
Springs dryopid beetle (Stygoparnus comalensis), Comal Springs riffle 
beetle (Heterelmis comalensis), and Peck's cave amphipod (Stygobromus 
pecki). The three endangered species are known only from four spring 
systems (Comal Springs, Hueco Springs, Fern Bank Springs, and San 
Marcos Springs) located in Hays and Comal Counties, Texas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/17/06                    71 FR 40588
NPRM Public Hearing Request Due 
Date                            08/31/06                    71 FR 40588
NPRM Comment Period End         09/15/06                    71 FR 40588
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         03/16/07                    72 FR 12585
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/16/07
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU75
_______________________________________________________________________




1408. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR CATESBAEA MELANOCARPA

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 15, 2006, Settlement agreement.
NPRM, Judicial, August 15, 2007, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We are re-evaluating our prudency determination for the 
designation of critical habitat for Catesbaea melanocarpa (no common 
name), an endangered plant, in Puerto Rico and St. Croix (U.S. Virgin 
Islands). If prudent, we will propose to designate critical habitat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/06                    71 FR 48883
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/06                    71 FR 48883
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         03/14/07                    72 FR 11819
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/13/07                    72 FR 11819
Final Action                    08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU76
_______________________________________________________________________




1409. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR VAIL LAKE CEANOTHUS AND MEXICAN FLANNELBUSH

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

[[Page 22726]]

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 20, 2006, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the federally threatened Vail 
Lake ceanothus, a plant in California. We propose critical habitat for 
the federally endangered Mexican flannelbush, a plant in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/03/06                    71 FR 58340
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/06                    71 FR 58340
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         04/05/07                    72 FR 16756
NPRM Comment Period End         05/07/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU77
_______________________________________________________________________




1410. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR GUAJON

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2006, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the Guajon, a threatened frog 
in Puerto Rico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/06                    71 FR 58954
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/06
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         04/00/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU78
_______________________________________________________________________




1411. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR CAPE SABLE SEASIDE SPARROW

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 24, 2006, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, October 24, 2007, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose a revision to existing critical habitat for the 
Cape Sable seaside sparrow, an endangered bird, from South Florida.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/31/06                    71 FR 63980
Hearing Request Due Date        12/15/06
NPRM Comment Period End         01/02/07
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         04/00/07
Final Action                    11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU79
_______________________________________________________________________




1412. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR BEAR VALLEY SANDWORT, SOUTHERN MOUNTAIN WILD-BUCKWHEAT, 
AND ASH-GREY INDIAN PAINTBRUSH

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 9, 2006, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Bear Valley 
sandwort, southern mountain wild-buckwheat, and ash-grey Indian 
paintbrush, all federally threatened plants in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/06                    71 FR 67711
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/07
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         04/00/07
Final Action                    11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU80

[[Page 22727]]

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1413. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR TIDEWATER GOBY

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 2006, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the federally 
endangered tidewater goby, a fish, in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/28/06                    71 FR 68913
NPRM Comment Period End         01/29/07
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         04/00/07
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU81
_______________________________________________________________________




1414. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR MONTEREY SPINEFLOWER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2006, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for Monterey spineflower, a 
threatened plant, in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/14/06                    71 FR 75189
NPRM Comment Period End         02/12/07
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         05/00/07
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU83
_______________________________________________________________________




1415. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR NEVIN'S BARBERRY

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 30, 2007, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the federally endangered 
Nevin's barberry, a plant in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/06/07                     72 FR 5551
NPRM Comment Period End         04/09/07                     72 FR 5551
Supplemental NPRM               07/00/07
Final Action                    02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU84
_______________________________________________________________________




1416. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR FLATWOODS SALAMANDER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 31, 2007, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the flatwoods 
salamander, a threatened amphibian that historically occurred in 
Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/07                     72 FR 5855
NPRM Comment Period End         04/09/07
Supplemental NPRM               07/00/07
Final Action                    02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU85
_______________________________________________________________________




1417. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR SAN DIEGO THORNMINT

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

[[Page 22728]]

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 28, 2007, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for San Diego thornmint, a 
threatened plant in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/07                    72 FR 11945
NPRM Comment Period End         05/14/07                    72 FR 11945
Supplemental NPRM               08/00/07
Final Action                    03/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU86
_______________________________________________________________________




1418. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR FIVE ENDANGERED FRESHWATER MUSSELS AND TWO THREATENED 
FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN GEORGIA, FLORIDA, AND ALABAMA

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 30, 2006, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, November 2007, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for five endangered 
freshwater mussels: the fat threeridge (Amblema neislerii), shinyrayed 
pocketbook (Lampsilis subangulata, recently renamed Hamiota 
subangulata), Gulf moccasinshell (Medionidus penicillatus), Ochlockonee 
moccasinshell (Medionidus simpsonianus), and oval pigtoe (Pleurobema 
pyriforme), and two threatened freshwater mussels: the Chipola 
slabshell (Elliptio chipolaensis) and purple bankclimber (Elliptoideus 
sloatianus). These mussels occur in drainages that include the States 
of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/06/06                    71 FR 32745
Public Hearing Request Due Date 07/21/06                    71 FR 32745
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/06
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         04/00/07
Final Action                    11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU87
_______________________________________________________________________




1419. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING 
DETERMINATION AND CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR TWO AQUATIC SNAILS 
AND ONE FRESHWATER MUSSEL IN THE SOUTHEAST

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to make a listing determination and to designate 
critical habitat for the interrupted rocksnail and rough hornsnail 
(aquatic snails) and the Georgia pigtoe (freshwater mussel), all of 
which occur in the Mobile River Basin of Alabama and Georgia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               02/00/08
Final Action                    09/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU88
_______________________________________________________________________




1420. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR MARBLED MURRELET

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 30, 2006, Court-approved 
settlement agreement.

Abstract: Under a court-approved settlement agreement, we propose 
critical habitat for the marbled murrelet, a threatened bird inhabiting 
old growth forests in the northwestern United States and Canada. We may 
propose critical habitat for portions of California, Oregon, and 
Washington State.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/12/06                    71 FR 53837
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/06                    71 FR 53837
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         04/00/07
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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 22729]]

Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU91
_______________________________________________________________________




1421. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D: 2008-2009 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

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 2008 to 2009 regulatory year. This rulemaking is 
necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU95
_______________________________________________________________________




1422. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; WITHDRAWAL OF THE 
RECLASSIFICATION RULE AND REMOVAL OF THE HAWAIIAN HAWK 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 withdraw the previous proposed rule to reclassify 
the Hawaiian hawk, and instead we propose to delist the Hawaiian hawk. 
This action is based on recovery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM--Reclassification          08/05/93                    58 FR 41684
NPRM                            07/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AB88
RIN: 1018-AU96
_______________________________________________________________________




1423. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF CONCHO 
WATERSNAKE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to remove the Concho watersnake from the List of 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife due to recovery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU97
_______________________________________________________________________




1424. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR PIERSON'S MILK VETCH

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, February 1, 2008, New final rule.

Abstract: Pursuant to a court order, we must re-evaluate the potential 
economic costs of designating critical habitat for Pierson's milk-
vetch, a threatened plant in southern California (and our final rule 
published in 2004), and complete a new final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Previous Final Action           08/04/04                    69 FR 47329
Availability of Draft Economic 
Analysis                        05/00/07
Final Action                    02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI77
RIN: 1018-AU98
_______________________________________________________________________




1425. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING 
DETERMINATION AND CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR PHYLLOSTEGIA HISPIDA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a determination on listing a Hawaiian plant, 
Phyllostegia hispida (no common name), as endangered under the 
Endangered Species Act and designating critical habitat for this 
species.

[[Page 22730]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               02/00/08
Final Action                    09/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV00
_______________________________________________________________________




1426. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR PECOS SUNFLOWER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 16, 2007, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, March 16, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Pecos 
sunflower, a threatened plant in New Mexico and Texas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/27/07                    72 FR 14328
NPRM Comment Period End         05/29/07
Supplemental NPRM               08/00/07
Final Action                    03/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV02
_______________________________________________________________________




1427. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR LA GRACIOSA THISTLE

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 27, 2007, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, July 27, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for La Graciosa 
thistle, an endangered plant in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara 
Counties, California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               01/00/08
Final Action                    08/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV03
_______________________________________________________________________




1428. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR CALIFORNIA TARAXACUM AND SAN BERNARDINO BLUEGRASS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 26, 2007, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, July 26, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for California taraxacum and San 
Bernardino bluegrass, two endangered plants in the mountains of 
southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               01/00/08
Final Action                    08/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV04
_______________________________________________________________________




1429. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR SIERRA NEVADA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF CALIFORNIA 
BIGHORN SHEEP

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 17, 2007, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, July 17, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Sierra 
Nevada Distinct Population Segment of California bighorn sheep in Mono 
and Inyo Counties, California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               12/00/07
Final Action                    07/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife

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Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV05
_______________________________________________________________________




1430. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR FIVE CARBONATE PLANTS FROM THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS 
OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise critical habitat for five carbonate 
plants in San Bernardino County, California: Cushenberry milk vetch, 
Cushenberry buckwheat, San Bernardino Mountains bladderpod, Cushenberry 
oxytheca, and Parish's daisy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               10/00/07
Final Action                    05/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV06
_______________________________________________________________________




1431. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR THE SAN BERNARDINO KANGAROO RAT

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 1, 2007, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, June 1, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the endangered 
San Bernardino kangaroo rat in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, 
California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               11/00/07
Final Action                    06/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV07
_______________________________________________________________________




1432. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR THE PENINSULAR BIGHORN SHEEP

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2007, Settlement 
agreement.
Final, Judicial, September 30, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the peninsular 
bighorn sheep in Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial Counties, 
California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               02/00/08
Final Action                    09/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV09
_______________________________________________________________________




1433. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REMOVAL OF MIGRATORY BIRDS FROM BUILDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat 755, 16 USC 703 to 
712; Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 USC 742(a-j); Arctic Tundra 
Habitat Emergency Conservation Act, PL 106-108, 113 Stat 1491, Note 
following 16 U.S.C. 703; Endangered Species Act, 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to allow property owners to remove migratory birds 
from buildings without requiring a Federal permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/26/07                    72 FR 14066
NPRM Comment Period End         05/25/07
Final Action                    07/00/07

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]

RIN: 1018-AV10

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1434. [bull] AUTHORIZATION OF INCIDENTAL TAKE OF EAGLES UNDER THE BALD 
AND GOLDEN EAGLE PROTECTION ACT

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668-668d

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.11; 50 CFR 13.12; 50 CFR 22.3; 50 CFR 22.26

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 30, 2007, Settlement agreement.
Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We plan to propose to establish a permit category to 
authorize incidental take of eagles under the Bald and Golden Eagle 
Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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]

RIN: 1018-AV11
_______________________________________________________________________




1435. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; PROPOSED 2007 TO 2008 MIGRATORY 
GAME BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS (PRELIMINARY) WITH REQUESTS FOR INDIAN 
TRIBAL PROPOSALS

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 promulgate annual hunting regulations for certain 
migratory game birds for the 2007 to 2008 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, and proposals for the 2007 to 2008 
spring/summer migratory bird subsistence season in Alaska. 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                            04/11/07                    72 FR 18328
NPRM Comment Period End         05/15/07
Final Action                    09/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV12
_______________________________________________________________________




1436. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING RESIDENT 
CANADA GOOSE POPULATIONS

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: In August 2006, we published a final regulations (1018-AI32) 
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 was 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 co-terminous 
United States. We now plan to clarify and slightly modify several 
program requirements regarding eligibility, definitions, methodologies, 
and dates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/22/07                    72 FR 13459
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/07
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI32
RIN: 1018-AV15
_______________________________________________________________________




1437. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
POLAR BEAR (URSUS MARITIMUS) AS THREATENED THROUGHOUT ITS RANGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: After review of all available scientific and commercial 
information, we propose to list the polar bear as threatened throughout 
its range pursuant to the Act. This proposed rule, if made final, would 
extend the Act's protections to this species. Critical habitat for the 
polar bear is not determinable at this time. The Service seeks data and 
comments from the public on this proposed listing rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/09/07                     72 FR 1063
Supplemental NPRM--Public 
Hearings                        02/15/07                     72 FR 7381
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/09/07
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV19
_______________________________________________________________________




1438. [bull] 2007 TO 2008 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 16 USC 664; 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; 16 USC 
715(i)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to open additional national wildlife refuges to 
hunting and/or sport fishing and to provide refuge-specific regulations 
for those activities and to amend certain regulations on existing 
refuges in 50 CFR part 32. This is an annual update for the National 
Wildlife Refuge System that ensures adequate public notice of openings/
changes. We operate hunting/fishing programs on refuges in furtherance 
of the implementation of the National Wildlife Refuge System 
Improvement Act of 1997 directives to facilitate compatible priority 
wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Leslie A Marler, Management Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife 
Refuge System 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2397
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV20
_______________________________________________________________________




1439. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING SIX 
FOREIGN BIRDS OF THE FAMILY PROCELLARIIDAE (TUBE-NOSED SEABIRDS) AS 
ENDANGERED ON THE LIST OF THREATENED AND ENDANGERED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to list the following six foreign Pacific 
Ocean bird species of the Family Procellariidae (Tube-nosed seabirds) 
as endangered on the List of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife: the 
Fiji petrel (Pterodroma macgillivrayi), the Chatham petrel (Pterodroma 
axillaris), Cook's petrel (Pterodroma cookii), the Galapagos petrel 
(Pterodroma phaeopygia), the magenta petrel (Pterodroma magentae), and 
Heinroth's shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AV21
_______________________________________________________________________




1440. [bull] REMOVING THE MORELET'S CROCODILE FROM THE LIST OF 
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to remove the Morelet's crocodile from the List of 
Threatened and Endangered Wildlife, because substantial scientific and 
commercial information indicates that the action may be warranted. The 
species is found naturally along the Atlantic coast of Mexico and 
northern Central America (i.e., Belize and Guatemala), where it 
inhabits freshwater habitats.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/28/06                    71 FR 36743
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/26/06                    71 FR 36743
NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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-AV22
_______________________________________________________________________




1441. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR QUINO CHECKERSPOT BUTTERFLY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to revise critical habitat for the Quino 
checkerspot butterfly, an endangered butterfly in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               02/00/08
Final Action                    09/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species

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Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV23
_______________________________________________________________________




1442. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR BAY CHECKERSPOT BUTTERFLY, CALIFORNIA

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, August 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to revise critical habitat for the Bay checkerspot 
butterfly, a threatened butterfly in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               01/00/08
Final Action                    08/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV24
_______________________________________________________________________




1443. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR DEVILS RIVER MINNOW

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, August 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for Devils River 
Minnow, a threatened fish in Texas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               01/00/08
Final Action                    08/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV25
_______________________________________________________________________




1444. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
RECLASSIFICATION OF MORRO SHOULDERBAND SNAIL FROM ENDANGERED TO 
THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to reclassify the Morro shoulderband snail from 
endangered to threatened. This decision is based on our 5-year review 
for the banded dune snail, which at the time of listing we considered a 
single species composed of the subspecies the Morro shoulderband snail 
and the Chorro shoulderband snail. Current knowledge of the life 
history, status, and threats to these snails indicates that the Morro 
shoulderband snail meets the definition of threatened and the Chorro 
shoulderband snail does not appear to warrant the protections of the 
Act at this time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/08

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV26
_______________________________________________________________________




1445. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF 
THE DESERET MILK-VETCH FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose the deseret milk-vetch for delisting, due 
to recovery. This flowering plant, currently listed as threatened, 
occurs in Utah.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV27
_______________________________________________________________________




1446. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF 
THE BROWN PELICAN 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 propose the brown pelican for delisting, due to

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recovery. The information we have on the size and distribution of the 
brown pelican population, together with an absence of limiting threats, 
indicates that the listed brown pelican population does not meet the 
definition of an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered 
Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV28
_______________________________________________________________________




1447. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF 
THE VALLEY ELDERBERRY LONGHORN BEETLE 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 propose to remove the Valley elderberry longhorn 
beetle from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, due to 
recovery. This decision is based on the completed 5-year review for the 
species. Current knowledge of the life history, status, and threats to 
the beetle indicates to us that the beetle no longer meets the 
definition of threatened.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV29
_______________________________________________________________________




1448. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF 
THE UTE'S LADIES'-TRESSES ORCHID FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose the removal of the Ute ladies'-tresses 
orchid from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants, because 
recovery actions have secured a number of populations and we have 
identified additional populations not previously known.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV30
_______________________________________________________________________




1449. [bull] IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE; 
INSPECTION FEES AND IMPORT/EXPORT LICENSE EXEMPTIONS

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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to change our user fees for the importation and 
exportation of wildlife and wildlife products by increasing these fees 
for 2008 through 2012. We must adjust these fees every year to cover 
the increased cost of providing our services. By publishing the user 
fee changes in advance, importers and exporters can accurately predict 
the costs of importing and exporting wildlife and wildlife products for 
several years. We also propose to remove several exemptions from our 
import/export license requirements, including exemptions for businesses 
that import or export products from several mammal species that have 
been bred in captivity and circuses that import or export wildlife.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Benito A. Perez, Acting 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]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF46
RIN: 1018-AV31
_______________________________________________________________________




1450. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING 
DETERMINATION AND CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR ASTELIA WAIALEALAE 
(PAINIU)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will make a determination regarding listing a Hawaiian 
plant, Astelia waialealae (painiu), as endangered under the Endangered 
Species Act and

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designating critical habitat for this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07
Supplemental NPRM               02/00/08
Final Action                    09/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AV00
RIN: 1018-AV32
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1451. 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: We will revise the List of Migratory Birds to conform with 
generally accepted taxonomy and nomenclature [i.e., English (common) 
and scientific names--as reflected in six 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 that do not appear 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                      08/24/06                    71 FR 50194
Third NPRM Comment Period End   10/23/06                    71 FR 50194
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    12/14/06                    71 FR 75188
Comment Period End              12/29/06                    71 FR 75188
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________




1452. 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                    65 FR 26663
Correction                      06/29/00                    65 FR 40167
Second NPRM                     04/19/06                    71 FR 20168
Correction                      05/02/06                    71 FR 25894
Second NPRM Comment Period End  06/19/06                    71 FR 20168
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/28/06                    71 FR 36742
Second NPRM Comment Period End  07/28/06                    71 FR 36742
Final Action                    06/00/07

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, 
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: [email protected]

Robert Gabel, Acting Chief, Division of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 750, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2104
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




1453. 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: Final, Judicial, June 29, 2007, Court-approved 
settlement agreement.

Abstract: We plan to remove the bald eagle from the List of Endangered 
and Threatened Wildlife. 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 Comment Period Reopened    02/16/06                     71 FR 8238
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/06                     71 FR 8238
NPRM Comment Period Extended    05/16/06                    71 FR 28293

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Second NPRM Comment Period End  06/19/06                    71 FR 28293
Final Action                    06/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT94
RIN: 1018-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________




1454. 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 proposed changes in the regulations governing the practice 
of falconry in the United States. We proposed 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
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/21/06                    71 FR 35599
Second NPRM Comment Period End  09/19/06                    71 FR 35599
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________




1455. ADDITION OF BLACK CARP TO THE LIST OF INJURIOUS WILDLIFE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FWS plans to publish a final determination for the black carp 
injurious wildlife evaluation 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
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/01/00                    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 2nd Comment Period End     08/04/03                    68 FR 33431
NPRM Comment Period 3rd 
Reopening                       08/30/05                    70 FR 51326
NPRM Comment Period Extended    10/27/05                    70 FR 61933
NPRM Comment Period End         12/16/05
Final Determination             04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
www.fws.gov/contaminants/ans/ansspecies.cfm

Agency Contact: Kari Duncan, Chief, Branch of Invasive Species, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 322, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: [email protected]

Erin Williams, Invasive 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-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________




1456. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
JOHNSTON'S FRANKENIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS

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 our proposal to 
remove the Johnston's frankenia, a plant listed as endangered, and 
endemic to southern Texas and northeastern Mexico, 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                    04/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH53

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_______________________________________________________________________




1457. 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 Blue-fronted Amazon 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                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Anne St. John, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 750, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




1458. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF TWO 
AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

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                      09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Mary Cogliano, General Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 750, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




1459. 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                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________




1460. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; POLICY FOR 
ENHANCEMENT-OF-SURVIVAL PERMITS FOR FOREIGN SPECIES LISTED UNDER THE 
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

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 for issuing 
Enhancement-of-Survival permits for foreign species listed under the 
Endangered Species Act.

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                    03/00/08

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, 4401 North Fairfax 
Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

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Phone: 703 358-2350
Fax: 703 358-2281
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________




1461. ADDING SILVER CARP 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 
silver carp and large-scale silver carp 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                            09/05/06                    71 FR 52305
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
www.fws.gov/contaminants/ans/ansspecies.cfm

Agency Contact: Kari Duncan, Chief, Branch of Invasive Species, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 322, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: [email protected]

Erin Williams, Invasive 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1462. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; WITHDRAWAL OF 
PROPOSED RULE TO DELIST THE MEXICAN BOBCAT (LYNX RUFUS ESCUINAPAE) 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 received a petition to delist the Mexican bobcat (Lynx 
rufus escuinapae), listed as endangered. 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 Endangered Species Act (i.e., that 
delisting is warranted), so we proposed to delist it. Subsequent to the 
proposed rule, we received comments and additional information that 
conflicts with information given significant weight in the proposed 
rule. Based on this new information, we are convinced that our 
assessment of the population status and taxonomic status of the Mexican 
bobcat in the proposed delisting rule was premature, and we have 
decided to withdraw the proposal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM; Positive 12-month Finding 05/19/05                    70 FR 28895
NPRM Public Hearing Request Due 
Date                            07/05/05                    70 FR 28895
NPRM Comment Period End         08/17/05
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    11/23/05                    70 FR 70779
Second Comment Period End       12/23/05                    70 FR 70779
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Mary Cogliano, General Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 750, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT31
_______________________________________________________________________




1463. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; CHANGES IN REGULATIONS GOVERNING RAPTOR 
PROPAGATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.30

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/14/05                    70 FR 60052
NPRM Comment Period End         01/12/06
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/21/06                    71 FR 35599
Second NPRM Comment Period End  09/19/06
Final Action                    03/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

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




1464. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 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 proposed to list the following six foreign bird species 
under the Endangered Species Act: the black stilt (Himantopus 
novaezelandiae) of New Zealand; Caerulean Paradise-flycatcher 
(Eutrichomyias rowleyi) of Sulawesi, Indonesia; giant ibis

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(Pseudibis gigantea) of southern Laos and northern and eastern 
Cambodia; Gurney's pitta (Pitta gurneyi) of southern Thailand; Long-
legged warbler, also known as the long-legged thicketbird (Trichocichla 
rufa), of Viti Levu, Fiji; and Socorro mockingbird (Mimodes graysoni) 
of Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/06                    71 FR 67530
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/07
Final Action                    11/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1465. REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE SAFETY ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

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

Abstract: We 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 import, export, buy, sell, transport, receive or acquire in 
interstate or foreign commerce live lions, tigers, leopards, snow 
leopards, clouded leopards, cheetahs, jaguars and cougars or any hybrid 
of these species, unless certain listed exceptions are met.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/06                     71 FR 5041
NPRM; Reminder                  02/22/06                     71 FR 9080
NPRM Comment Period End         03/02/06                     71 FR 5041
NPRM Information Collection 
Comment Period End              03/02/06
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Benito A. Perez, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1466. PROTECTION OF BALD EAGLES; DEFINITION OF ``DISTURB''

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish a regulatory definition of 
``disturb.'' The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits take of 
eagles. 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 wildlife under the Endangered Species Act. The BGEPA would 
then become the primary law protecting bald eagles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/16/06                     71 FR 8265
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/06                     71 FR 8265
NPRM Comment Period Extended    05/16/06                    71 FR 28294
Second NPRM Comment Period End  06/19/06                    71 FR 28294
Supplemental NPRM               12/12/06                    71 FR 74483
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             01/11/07
Final Action                    05/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1467. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C--NONRURAL DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would 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                            08/14/06                    71 FR 46416
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/06
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AT99
_______________________________________________________________________




1468. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR 15 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 plans to make a final determination on our 
proposal to establish a nonessential experimental

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population for 15 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                            06/13/06                    71 FR 34195
NPRM Public Hearing Requests Due 
Date                            07/28/06                    71 FR 34195
NPRM Comment Period End         08/14/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU01
_______________________________________________________________________




1469. 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 make a final determination on our 
proposed special rule for the Pacific Coast population of the 
threatened western snowy plover under section 4(d) of the Endangered 
Species Act. The special rule would eliminate the take prohibitions 
when entities involved in management activities have a habitat 
management plan that has been approved by the Service in the States of 
Washington, Oregon, and California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/21/06                    71 FR 20625
NPRM; Public Hearing Request Due 
Date                            05/22/06                    71 FR 20625
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/06
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/20/06                    71 FR 35406
NPRM Comment Period End         08/21/06                    71 FR 35406
Final Action                    11/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU11
_______________________________________________________________________




1470. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D: 2007-2008 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

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 2007-2008 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary 
because subpart D is subject to an annual review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/14/06                    71 FR 46423
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU15
_______________________________________________________________________




1471. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee

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                    09/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1472. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE KOOTENAI RIVER WHITE STURGEON

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, February 1, 2006.

Abstract: We published an interim rule to revise the currently 
designated critical habitat for the Kootenai River white sturgeon, an 
endangered fish in Idaho.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/08/06                     71 FR 6383
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/10/06                     71 FR 6383
Public Hearing                  03/16/06                     71 FR 6383
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/10/06
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU47
_______________________________________________________________________




1473. 2006 TO 2007 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 16 USC 664; 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; 16 USC 
715(i)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We proposed to open additional national wildlife refuges to 
hunting and/or sport fishing and to provide refuge-specific regulations 
for those activities. This is an annual update for the National 
Wildlife Refuge System that ensures adequate public notice of openings/
changes each fall. We operate hunting/fishing programs on refuges in 
furtherance of the implementation of the National Wildlife Refuge 
System Improvement Act of 1997 directives to facilitate compatible 
priority wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/06                    71 FR 41864
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leslie A Marler, Management Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife 
Refuge System 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2397
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU61
_______________________________________________________________________




1474. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
IDAHO SPRINGSNAIL 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: The Service plans to make a final determination on our 
proposal to delist the Idaho springsnail. This action is based on a 12-
month status review that indicates the currently listed entity is no 
longer a valid species under the Endangered Species Act. A taxonomic 
review of the Idaho springsnail and three other unlisted springsnail 
species indicates that the four species together are all part of the 
same larger species, which, based on a 5-factor threats analysis, may 
not warrant listing at this time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/28/06                    71 FR 56938
Hearing Request Due Date        11/13/06
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU66
_______________________________________________________________________




1475. CHANGE OF ADDRESSES FOR REGIONAL OFFICES AND ADDITION OF ONE NEW 
ADDRESS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: sec 2, 33 Stat 614, as amended; sec 5, 43 Stat 651; 
secs 5, 10, 45 Stat 449, 1224; secs 4, 2, 48 Stat 402, as amended; 
1270, sec 4, 76 Stat 645; 5 USC 301; 16 USC 664, 16 USC 668(dd), 16 USC 
685, 16 USC 690(d), 16 USC 715(i), 16 USC 725; 43 USC 315(a); 16 USC 
460(k); 80 Stat 926

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are revising our rights-of-way (ROW) general regulations 
for the National Wildlife Refuge System to correct or add addresses of 
some Service Regional offices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janet Bruner, Deputy Division Chief, Division of 
Realty, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, ARL SQ 622, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU89
_______________________________________________________________________




1476. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA; 
KENAI PENINSULA SUBSISTENCE RESOURCE REGION

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3, 16 USC 472, 16 USC 551, 16 USC 668(dd), 16 
USC 3101 to 3126; 18 USC 3551 to 3586; 43 USC 1733

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to change regulations governing subsistence use of 
wildlife in Alaska by creating an additional subsistence resource 
region for the Kenai Peninsula. This addition of a separate subsistence 
resource region will allow for the creation of a separate Federal 
subsistence regional

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advisory council for that region, which will better ensure that 
residents with personal knowledge of the Kenai Peninsula area will have 
a meaningful role in the complex issues and management challenges of 
the area's subsistence management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/14/06                    71 FR 46427
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/06                    71 FR 46427
Direct Final Rule               08/14/06                    71 FR 46400
Comment Period End              09/29/06
Direct Final Rule--Withdrawal   09/27/06                    71 FR 56356
NPRM Comment Period Extended    09/27/06                    71 FR 56421
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/06
Final Action--Proposed Rule--
Withdrawal                      04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU92
_______________________________________________________________________




1477. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR 10 SPECIES OF HAWAIIAN PICTURE-WING FLIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 17, 2006, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for 10 species of Hawaiian 
picture-wing flies: Drosophila aglaia, D. hemipeza, D. heteroneura, D. 
montgomeryi, D. mulli, D. musaphilia, 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/06                    71 FR 46994
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/06                    71 FR 46994
NPRM Comment Period Reopened--
Draft Economic Analysis         01/04/07                      72 FR 321
NPRM Comment Period End         01/19/07                      72 FR 321
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU93
_______________________________________________________________________




1478. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR FOUR VERNAL POOL CRUSTACEANS AND ELEVEN VERNAL 
POOL PLANTS

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: Other, Judicial, May 24, 2007, U.S. District Court 
opinion.

Abstract: On November 1, 2006, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern 
District of California issued an opinion regarding limited deficiencies 
in the critical habitat designation for 15 vernal pool plant and 
invertebrate species. The opinion requires us to articulate our 
rationale for economic exclusions and consider the recovery standard, 
pursuant to the Gifford Pinchot decision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action--Clarification     05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV18
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1479. ADDING BIGHEAD CARP TO THE LIST OF INJURIOUS WILDLIFE

Priority: Other Significant. 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For More Information:
www.fws.gov/contaminants/ans/ansspecies.cfm

Agency Contact: Kari Duncan, Chief, Branch of Invasive Species, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 322, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: [email protected]

Erin Williams, Invasive 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1480. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF BLACK-FOOTED FERRETS IN EASTERN 
WYOMING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act, we propose 
to establish a nonessential experimental population of black-footed 
ferrets in eastern Wyoming.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU65
_______________________________________________________________________




1481. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE RUNNING BUFFALO CLOVER FROM ENDANGERED TO 
THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to reclassify the running buffalo clover 
from endangered to threatened. This plant is found in Arkansas, 
Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/08

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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 421, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU69
_______________________________________________________________________




1482. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA: 
2008-2009 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3111

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

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 2008 to 2009 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, 2007 to 
2008 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife Regulations,`` which 
expire on March 31, 2008. 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                            12/19/06                    71 FR 75899
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/07
Final Action                    04/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Subsistence Management, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU71

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1483. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE FLORIDA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE AMERICAN CROCODILE FROM 
ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/20/07                    72 FR 13027
Final Action Effective          04/19/07

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-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




1484. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR SAN DIEGO FAIRY SHRIMP

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/22/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________




1485. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; MILITARY READINESS EXEMPTION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/28/07                     72 FR 8931
Final Action Effective          03/30/07                     72 FR 8931

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Blohm
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________




1486. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE 
EASTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/21/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20, Related to 1018-AJ04, Related to 
1018-AU63
RIN: 1018-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________




1487. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/21/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20, Related to 1018-AJ03, Related to 
1018-AU63
RIN: 1018-AJ04
_______________________________________________________________________




1488. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLY BEAR POPULATION FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/29/07                    72 FR 14866
Final Action Effective          04/30/07

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-AT38
_______________________________________________________________________




1489. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO 
MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA (BARGE CANAL EXCEPTION)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/20/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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




1490. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: REVISION OF LANGUAGE USED IN REGULATIONS 
FOR APPROVING NONTOXIC SHOT FOR USE IN WATERFOWL HUNTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20.134

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/17/07

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT67
_______________________________________________________________________




1491. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE 
PREBLE'S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/09/07

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-AU12
_______________________________________________________________________




1492. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE SPIKEDACE AND LOACHMINNOW

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/21/07                    72 FR 13356
Final Action Effective          04/20/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU33
_______________________________________________________________________




1493. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR SUISUN THISTLE AND SOFT BIRD'S-BEAK

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Second NPRM Comment Period End  12/20/06                    71 FR 67089
Final Action                    04/12/07                    72 FR 18518
Final Action Effective          05/14/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU44
_______________________________________________________________________




1494. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR HOLMGREN AND SHIVWITS MILK VETCHES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/06                    71 FR 77971
Final Action Effective          01/26/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU45
_______________________________________________________________________




1495. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR ALABAMA BEACH MOUSE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/30/07                     72 FR 4329
Final Action Effective          03/01/07                     72 FR 4329

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU46
_______________________________________________________________________




1496. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ADDING GRAHAM'S 
BEARDTONGUE (PENSTEMON GRAHAMII) TO THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED PLANTS, WITH DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action--Withdrawal of 
Proposed Rule                   12/19/06                    71 FR 76023
Final Action Effective          12/19/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU49
_______________________________________________________________________




1497. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR THE LAGUNA MOUNTAINS SKIPPER

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/12/06                    71 FR 74591
Final Action Effective          01/11/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU50
_______________________________________________________________________




1498. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
WESTERN GREAT LAKES DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF FROM 
THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/08/07                     72 FR 6051
Final Action Effective          03/12/07

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]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AU53
RIN: 1018-AU54
_______________________________________________________________________




1499. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA: 
2007-2008 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242; 50 CFR 100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/16/07                    72 FR 12676
Final Action Effective          04/01/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU57
_______________________________________________________________________




1500. MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; SPRING/SUMMER 
REGULATIONS FOR THE 2007 SEASON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/13/06                    71 FR 75059
Final Action                    04/11/07                    72 FR 18318

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred Armstrong
Phone: 907 786-3887

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AU39
RIN: 1018-AU59
_______________________________________________________________________




1501. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF VACATED 
GRAY WOLF REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/21/07

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]

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AJ03, Related to 1018-AJ04
RIN: 1018-AU63
_______________________________________________________________________




1502. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF EXTINCT 
SPECIES FROM THE FEDERAL LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/20/07

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-AU64
_______________________________________________________________________




1503. FEDERAL DUCK STAMP CONTEST REGULATIONS; REVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 91

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/12/07                     72 FR 6487
Final Action Effective          03/14/07                     72 FR 6487

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Fisher
Phone: 703 358-2007
Fax: 703 358-2009
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AU94
_______________________________________________________________________




1504. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING 
DETERMINATION FOR SLICKSPOT PEPPERGRASS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/12/07                     72 FR 1621

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI50
RIN: 1018-AU99

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1505. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SIERRA 
NEVADA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG 
WITH CRITICAL HABITAT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/20/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV08
_______________________________________________________________________




1506. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ADDING FOUR 
MARINE TAXA TO THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are adding four marine taxa to the List of Endangered and 
Threatened Wildlife in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 
1973, as amended. These amendments are based on previously published 
determinations by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
Commerce, which has jurisdiction for these species. These four taxa 
are: (1) The Southern Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of green 
sturgeon, (2) the staghorn coral, (3) the elkhorn coral, and (4) the 
Southern Resident killer whale DPS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/04/07                    72 FR 16284
Final Action Effective          04/04/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martha E. Balis-Larsen, Chief, Office of Program 
Support, Endangered Species, Department of the Interior, United States 
Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 330, 
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2079
Fax: 703 358-1827
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1018-AV16
_______________________________________________________________________




1507. [bull] CLARIFICATION OF SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF RANGE FOR THE 
CONTIGUOUS U.S. DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE CANADA LYNX

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial, December 28, 2006, December 28, 2006-
Court Order.

Abstract: In response to the September 29, 2006, Memorandum Opinion and 
Order of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, we are 
required to provide a clarification of the finding we made in support 
of the March 24, 2000 (65 FR 16052), final rule that listed the 
contiguous U.S. Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the Canada lynx 
(Lynx canadensis) (lynx) as threatened. We clarify that the Northeast, 
Great Lakes, and Southern Rockies do not constitute a significant 
portion of the lynx distinct population segment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/10/07                     72 FR 1186

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AF03
RIN: 1018-AV17
BILLING CODE 4310--55--S
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1508. MAKING PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, OR SOUND TRACKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 5 USC 301

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                            05/00/07

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-AD30

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1509. DISPOSITION OF CULTURALLY IDENTIFIABLE HUMAN REMAINS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq

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                            05/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1510. NATIONAL CAPITOL REGION--PARKING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7

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                            03/21/07                    72 FR 13224
NPRM Comment Period End         05/21/07
Final Action                    03/00/08

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-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________




1511. FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE--OFF-ROAD DRIVING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would establish standards for eligibility 
and issuance of driving permits for off-road vehicle operation on Fire 
Island National Seashore lands. This rule would also establish limits 
for use such as dates, times of day, and other operational conditions 
for driving off-road on park lands. This rule is necessary so that the 
National Park Service may more effectively manage off-road vehicle use 
and protect park resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

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-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




1512. LEASEHOLD SURRENDER INTEREST PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will streamline the Leasehold Surrender Interest 
(LSI) provisions of 36 CFR part 51. LSI is the compensable interest 
National Park Service concessioners obtain in buildings built on park 
area lands with concessioner funds. The proposed amendments have been 
recommended by the National Park Service Concessions Management 
Advisory Board, a statutory advisory board of professional experts and 
representatives from the concession industry and environmental 
community.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

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-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________




1513. GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the provisions governing use of the 
Colorado River and adjoining federally owned lands within Grand Canyon 
National Park. Changes are necessary to make the rule consistent with, 
and to help implement portions of, the park's recently revised Colorado 
River Management Plan. The current rule governs the use of the Colorado 
River within the park upstream from Diamond Creek. In accordance with 
the new Colorado River Management Plan, the updated rule will regulate 
the use of the entire Colorado River and adjoining federally owned 
lands within the park, including the reach of the river from Diamond 
Creek to the boundary between the park and Lake Mead National 
Recreation Area (approximately River Mile 277). The new rule also will 
update or clarify some provisions of the current

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regulation and will delete other provisions as unnecessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

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-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




1514. BIG SOUTH FORK NATIONAL RIVER AND RECREATION AREA--OFF-ROAD 
VEHICLE USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will designate trails where off-road vehicles (ORV) 
may be used within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. 
The rule will cover multiple use trails used by ORVs during big game 
hunting season and trails built and maintained solely for ORV use. 36 
CFR 4.10(b) requires promulgation of a special regulation for all off-
road use in National Recreation Areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

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-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________




1515. [bull] GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA--SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 36 CFR 7

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would ensure continued protection of special status 
species in Golden Gate National Recreation Area by regularizing 
recently adopted emergency regulatory provisions to require all pets to 
be on leash in designated portions of Crissy Field and Ocean Beach for 
protection of the Western Snowy Plover. While the areas listed in this 
proposed rule have been previously restricted or closed to pets and, in 
some cases, park visitors, those closures and restrictions were not 
published as rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

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-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________




1516. [bull] CANAVERAL NATIONAL SEASHORE--NUDITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would close all areas within Canaveral National 
Seashore to public nudity. The number of nudists and confrontations 
with non-nudists has increased significantly over the past 15 years. 
Public nudity is forcing those user groups not wishing to be exposed to 
nudists from over 25 percent of the seashore. Visual contact with 
nudity offends individuals and restricts the park from offering 
educational programs, organized shoreline cleanup, walks, and other 
organized family activities in these areas. Public nudity also attracts 
individuals that participate in lewd and lascivious acts. This type of 
criminal activity is increasing annually. Attempts have been made to 
establish areas for nudists where contact and conflicts with other 
visitors is minimal and have proven unsuccessful. Brevard County has 
passed an anti-nudity ordinance, putting the National Park Service in 
conflict with a county law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

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-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________




1517. [bull] YELLOWSTONE AND GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARKS AND ROCKEFELLER 
PARKWAY--SNOWMOBILE USE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the preferred alternative in the 
Winter Use Plans/Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Yellowstone 
and Grand Teton national parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 
Memorial Parkway. The current regulations were intended to guide winter 
use management of the parks for an interim 3-year period while the 
long-term plan was being prepared. Within the existing rules, the 
provisions that authorize use of snowmobiles and snowcoaches expire at 
the end of the 2006-2007 winter season. Without a new rule, beginning 
with the 2007-2008 winter season, visitors would be unable to visit the 
parks on either snowmobiles or snowcoaches.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

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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-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________




1518. [bull] BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE--SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will implement the 2000 Final Recreational 
Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan and Record of Decision for Big Cypress 
National Preserve. Rulemaking is necessary to implement and comply with 
requirements of the legislation establishing the park (16 USC 698 et 
seq.).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

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-AD56
_______________________________________________________________________




1519. [bull] BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE--OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 698

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.86

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the 2000 Final Recreational Vehicle 
Off-road Vehicle Management Plan and Record of Decision for the 
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Rulemaking is necessary to 
comply with 16 U.S.C. 698, several Executive Orders, and 36 CFR 
4.10(b). This rule will designate trails where off-road vehicles may be 
used within the preserve.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

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-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1520. BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES

Priority: Other Significant

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                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1521. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, JAMAICA BAY UNIT, PERSONAL 
WATERCRAFT USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would designate areas where personal watercraft may 
operate in the Jamaica Bay Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/24/06                     71 FR 9495
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/06
Final Rule                      05/00/07

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-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




1522. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, SANDY HOOK UNIT, PERSONAL 
WATERCRAFT USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 9(a); 16 USC 1

[[Page 22752]]

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would designate areas where personal watercraft may 
operate in Gateway National Recreation Area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/24/06                     71 FR 9488
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/06
Final Rule                      05/00/07

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-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




1523. DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK--SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 410 et seq

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule implements Public Law 102-525 (16 U.S.C. 
410, et seq.), which established Dry Tortugas National Park and 
abolished Fort Jefferson National Monument. It also implements 
provisions for visitor use and resource protection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/06                    71 FR 76154
Final Action                    10/00/07

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-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




1524. SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK--BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations concerning backcountry camping and sanitation 
in the Special Regulations for Shenandoah National Park are unnecessary 
as they duplicate the rules and authorities granted to the 
Superintendent for local rulemaking under sections 2.10 and 2.14. 
Removing sections 7.15(a) and (c) will reduce the need for future 
rulemaking requiring Federal Register publication.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Lee, Department of the Interior, National Park 
Service, 1849 C Street NW., MS 3316 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-1689

RIN: 1024-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________




1525. DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 2.22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would correct current regulations to reflect 
requirements for disposition of abandoned and unclaimed property found 
in the Federal Management Regulations at 41 CFR part 102-36 and part 
101-48. Current National Park Service (NPS) regulations require 
unclaimed property to be held for 60 days and allow the finder to claim 
ownership of unclaimed (found) property. This is contrary to current 
Federal Management Regulations and GSA and NPS policy. Current 
regulations require an agency to hold abandoned or unclaimed property 
for 30 days and if not claimed by the rightful owner then the property 
vests with the United States and not the finder.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/07

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-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1526. CURECANTI RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.51

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/21/06                    71 FR 55111

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-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________




1527. VESSEL MANAGEMENT IN GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13.65

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/30/06                    71 FR 69328

[[Page 22753]]

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-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




1528. NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM UNITS IN ALASKA

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/06                    71 FR 77657

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-AD38
BILLING CODE 4310--70--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1529. 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                            07/00/07

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, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________




1530. 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                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW., MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE55
_______________________________________________________________________




1531. GRAZING PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW., MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE57
_______________________________________________________________________




1532. LAND ACQUISITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; RS 161

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 151; 25 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would address the procedures for and criteria 
against which the Secretary will accept acquisitions of land into trust 
or restricted status on behalf of an individual Indian or tribe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW., MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________




1533. TRUST FUND ACCOUNTING AND APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 116 Stat 79; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 553; PL 103-412; PL 107-
153

[[Page 22754]]

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 116

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would define the administrative review and appeal 
process for any issues arising from quarterly statements of performance 
or historical statements of account.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW., MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE65
_______________________________________________________________________




1534. FEE FOR SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW., MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________




1535. LAW AND ORDER ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 200; 25 USC 9; 28 Stat 
586; 42 Stat 208; 5 USC 301; RS 463; RS 465

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would update the listing of Courts of Indian 
Offenses (CFR Courts) and add provisions for drug abuse, child abuse, 
and family violence.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Joseph Wittle, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4853
Fax: 202 208-6170

RIN: 1076-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________




1536. LEASES AND PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW., MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




1537. PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 43; 25 USC 44; 5 USC 8336

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                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1538. 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                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the

[[Page 22755]]

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________




1539. OIL AND GAS, GEOTHERMAL, AND SOLID MINERALS AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW., MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________




1540. GENERAL FORESTRY REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 13; 25 USC 406; 25 USC 407; 
25 USC 413; 25 USC 415; 25 USC 466

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 163

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA is revising this rule to make provisions concerning the 
collection of forest management deductions consistent with statutory 
authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: William Downes, Chief, Division of Forestry, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Room 4600 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4837

RIN: 1076-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________




1541. LOAN GUARANTY, INSURANCE, AND INTEREST SUBSIDY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-221; 120 Stat 336

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 1002

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement amendments to the Indian Financing 
Act, PL 109-221, by adding new provisions. The provisions concern 
allowing loans to nonprofit businesses, allowing community development 
financial institutions as approved lenders, guaranteeing bonds, and 
compensating a fiscal transfer agent for controlling the sale of 
guaranteed and insured loans in the secondary market.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: David B. Johnson, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, 1849 
C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3026

RIN: 1076-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________




1542. [bull] TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 each proposed allocation plan 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 making this determination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1076-AE24
RIN: 1076-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________




1543. [bull] CLASS III GAMING PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 2710

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would clarify language in the existing rule dealing 
with Indian gaming compact negotiations between States and tribes when 
tribes have exhausted Federal judicial remedies. The rule applies where 
a tribe asserts that the State is not negotiating in good faith, files 
suit against the State in Federal court, but cannot proceed in Federal 
court because the state refuses to waive its sovereign immunity from 
suit. In cases where a State chooses not to assert a sovereign immunity 
defense, this proposed rule would not apply.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: George Skibine, Director, Indian Gaming Management 
Staff, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240

[[Page 22756]]

Phone: 202 219-4066

RIN: 1076-AE85
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1544. 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
Second NPRM                     07/17/06                    71 FR 40450
Second NPRM Comment Period End  11/14/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1545. 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 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                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW., MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




1546. 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                            08/08/06                    71 FR 45174
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/06
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW., MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




1547. TRIBAL PROBATE CODES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2201 to 2211

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish procedures for a tribe to obtain the 
Secretary's approval for a tribal probate code.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/06                    71 FR 45174
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/06
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW., MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________




1548. TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement title V, section 503 (Indian 
Energy), of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which requires the Secretary 
to establish and implement an Indian Energy Resource Development 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/06                    71 FR 48626

[[Page 22757]]

NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Darryl Francois, Office of Indian Energy and Economic 
Development, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 
C Street NW., Washington , DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7253

RIN: 1076-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________




1549. GAMING ON TRUST LANDS ACQUIRED AFTER OCTOBER 17, 1988

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 2719

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 292

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish procedures that the Secretary will 
use to review tribal applications for trust acquisition of land for 
gaming purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/06                    71 FR 58769
NPRM Comment Period Extended    12/04/06                    71 FR 70335
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/01/07
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1076-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1550. INDIAN COUNTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 12

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

No Further Action Scheduled     02/01/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Peter Maybee
Phone: 202 208-5787
Fax: 202 208-6170

RIN: 1076-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________




1551. PREPARATION OF ROLLS OF INDIANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 61

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/05/07                     72 FR 9836

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE44
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1552. REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIAL, PERSONNEL, AND PIPE HANDLING OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

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                           07/00/07

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-AD14

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1553. LATE AND OVERPAYMENTS OF 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                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




1554. 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                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




1555. 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                            07/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1556. 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                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

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-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________




1557. LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 1980s. There are few 
substantive changes to the rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jane A. Roberts, Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, 
VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1275

RIN: 1010-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________




1558. 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

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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                            07/00/07

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-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________




1559. 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                            03/06/07                     72 FR 9884
NPRM Comment Period End         06/04/07
Final Action                    03/00/08

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1560. 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 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                            11/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/07

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-AD13
_______________________________________________________________________




1561. 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 (OCS) 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                           05/22/06                    71 FR 29277
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/23/06
NPRM                            11/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1562. 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

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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                            04/06/07                    72 FR 17047
NPRM Comment Period End         06/05/07
Final Action                    04/00/08

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1563. 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; and (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                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




1564. REDUCTION IN OIL AND GAS ROYALTY RATES IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF UNDER THE DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

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

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1565. ALTERNATE ENERGY-RELATED USES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

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                           12/30/05                    70 FR 77345
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/28/06
NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1566. DEEP GAS AND OFFSHORE ALASKA PROVISIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-190

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 3, 2006.

Abstract: This rule implements three new royalty relief incentives 
specified by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (PL 109-190). The new 
incentives are: (1) A royalty suspension volume of 35 BCF for gas 
produced from ultra-deep (20,000 feet or more subsea) reservoirs on 
shallow water leases in the Gulf of Mexico; (2) extension of at least 
the existing deep gas incentives plus the new ultra-deep gas incentive 
to leases in the Gulf located in water depths between 200 and 400 
meters of water; and (3) provision of pre-production royalty relief to 
leases in offshore Alaska when it is necessary to promote development, 
increased production, or production of marginal resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07
Final Rule                      08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




1567. REVENUE SHARING FOR ALTERNATIVE USES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-190

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 285

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 388(a)(2)(B) of the Energy 
Policy Act of 2005. The law requires DOI (MMS) to establish a formula 
for equitable distribution of 8(g) revenue (27 percent of Federal 
royalties) among States within 15 miles of the geographic center of a 
project for alternative energy projects.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




1568. VALUATION OF COAL FOR ADVANCE ROYALTY PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 43 CFR 3483

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would comply with a requirement of the Energy 
Policy Act of 2005, which changes the way coal is valued on Federal 
leases for purposes of determining advance royalty in lieu of continued 
operations. This rulemaking would update the regulations to implement 
this change in the governing law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________




1569. CHANGING PROPRIETARY TERM OF CERTAIN GEOPHYSICAL INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Certain vintage geophysical information can have an enhanced 
value by processing or reprocessing. Under current regulations, when 
MMS retains this information, the permittee or third party has 5 years 
or less to benefit from this processing or reprocessing before the 
proprietary term expires. Early release of such valuable information 
could cost the industry considerable sums of money. The proprietary 
term can be extended only via rulemaking. This rule would propose 
changes to the requirements governing release of this information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dave Zinzer, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 341 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1515

RIN: 1010-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




1570. OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF 
(OCS) -- CORRECTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 UCS 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251; 30 CFR 260; 30 CFR 270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These correcting amendments would make minor technical 
changes to regulations that will correct various citations and 
typographical errors, as well as correct MMS form titles/numbers in 30 
CFR 250.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Blundon, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 341 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1607
Fax: 703-787-1555
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD42

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1571. TAKES VERSUS ENTITLEMENTS REPORTING

Priority: Other Significant

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

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/29/05                    70 FR 71421
2nd ANPRM                       04/07/06                    71 FR 17774
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/06/06
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




1572. VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify the regulations that establish royalty 
value for oil produced from Indian leases and create a new form for 
collecting value and differential data. These changes would decrease 
reliance on oil posted prices and make Indian oil royalty valuation 
more consistent with the terms of Indian leases. The rule will make 
technical changes to the existing rule. Issues related to the 
calculation of ``major portion'' for production from these leases will 
be addressed by a negotiated rulemaking committee that MMS will 
establish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/20/95                    60 FR 65610
NPRM                            02/12/98                     63 FR 7089
NPRM Comment Period Extended    04/09/98
NPRM Comment Period End         05/13/98
Comment Period Extended to 03/
20/2000                         02/28/00                    65 FR 10436
Supplemental NPRM               02/13/06                     71 FR 7453
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             04/14/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1010-AC24
RIN: 1010-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________




1573. PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS AND ENDANGERED SPECIES

Priority: Other Significant

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                      05/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1574. REVISIONS TO RULES GOVERNING PLATFORMS AND STRUCTURES AND 
PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

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                            07/03/06                    71 FR 37874
NPRM Comment Period End         09/01/06
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

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1575. REPORTING AMENDMENTS

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. MMS faces substantial risk if it does not 
provide regulatory authority for the current reporting scheme.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/06                    71 FR 38545
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




1576. GEOTHERMAL VALUATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 202; 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The current MMS regulations for geothermal valuation and 
reporting must be changed to implement the recently passed Energy 
Policy Act of 2005. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changes the 
methodology for geothermal valuation and simplifies the calculations 
for geothermal resources, for both direct use and electrical-generation 
purposes

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/06                    71 FR 41515
Final Rule                      04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________




1577. DEBT COLLECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 89-508

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Current MMS regulations do not contain a debt collection rule 
as required by the Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89-
508, 80 Stat. 308), as amended by the Debt Collection Act of 1982 and 
the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. This rulemaking will 
satisfy those statutory requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



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1578. OIL AND GAS WELL CEMENTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250.198; 30 CFR 250.415

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/28/07                     72 FR 8900
Final Action Effective          03/30/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________




1579. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR 
OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/15/07                    72 FR 12088

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wilbon A. Rhone
Phone: 703 787-1587

RIN: 1010-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




1580. ROYALTY CREDITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/01/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt

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Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1010-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________




1581. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM DAILY CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 253

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/28/07                     72 FR 8897
Final Action Effective          03/30/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joanne McCammon
Phone: 703 787-1292

RIN: 1010-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________




1582. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM DAILY CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 253

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/01/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joanne McCammon
Phone: 703 787-1292

RIN: 1010-AD40
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



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1583. [bull] PLACEMENT OF COAL COMBUSTION BYPRODUCTS IN ACTIVE AND 
ABANDONED MINES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 779 to 780; 30 CFR 783 to 784; 30 CFR 
800; 30 CFR 816 to 817; 30 CFR 874 to 875

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish requirements and standards that 
apply when Coal Combustion byproducts are used during reclamation at a 
coal mining operation permitted under the Surface Mining Control and 
Reclamation Act (SMCRA) or used during reclamation at an abandoned coal 
mining site. This rule would be based on existing authorities in SMCRA 
and existing permanent program regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/14/07                    72 FR 12026
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/14/07
NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2829
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1584. PLACEMENT OF EXCESS SPOIL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780 to 30 CFR 781; 30 CFR 
785; 30 CFR 816 to 30 CFR 817

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish permit application requirements and 
review procedures for applications that propose to place excess spoil 
from surface coal mining operations into waters of the United States. 
In addition, it will modify the backfilling and grading regulations to 
minimize the creation of excess spoil and it will revise the 
regulations governing surface coal mining operations within 100 feet of 
a perennial or intermittent stream to more closely track the underlying 
statutory provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/07/04                     69 FR 1036
NPRM Comment Period End         03/08/04
Second NPRM                     05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dave Hartos, Physical Scientist, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Three 
Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: 412 937-2902
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC04
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1585. PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR, 942; 30 CFR 947

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Surface Mining (OSM) is proposing revisions to 
its regulations governing the number of copies of a permit application 
that must be submitted to OSM. The number is being reduced to one 
original and two copies in order to conform to Office of Management and 
Budget regulations at 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2)(iii). Since our submission 
requirements are found in our regulations, rulemaking is required to 
make the change.

[[Page 22765]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Trelease, Department of the Interior, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2783
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




1586. [bull] ABANDONED MINE LAND

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 817; 30 CFR 
870; 30 CFR 882

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement provisions of the Surface Mining 
Control and Reclamation Act Amendments of 2006 that revised and 
extended the abandoned mine land program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Fred Sherfy, AML Program Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 415 
Market Street, Suite 3C, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717 782-4931
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________




1587. [bull] REMINING INCENTIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 800; 30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement section 415 of the Surface Mining 
Control and Reclamation Act, which authorizes the Secretary to adopt 
remining incentives such as abandoned mine land (AML) fee waivers of 
the use of AML funds to provide bond guarantees. In each instance in 
which an incentive is used, the Secretary must determine, with the 
concurrence of the State regulatory authority, that the eligible land 
would not be likely to be remined and reclaimed without the incentive.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Michael Bower, Program Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Three 
Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: 412 937-2857
Fax: 412 937-3012
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




1588. [bull] TRIBAL PRIMACY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 750

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish standards governing submission and 
approval of a tribal regulation program submitted by an Indian tribe. 
Approval of a tribal program would allow the tribe to regulate surface 
coal mining and reclamation operations on reservation lands under the 
tribe's jurisdiction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Willis Gainer, Director, Albuquerque Field Office, 
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement, 505 Marquette Avenue NW., Suite 1200, Albuquerque, NM 
87102
Phone: 505 248-5070
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC58
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1589. 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                            01/17/07                     72 FR 2136
NPRM Comment Period End         03/28/07
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew DeVito, Department of the Interior, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Washington, DC 22222
Phone: 202 208-2701
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AB70

[[Page 22766]]

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1590. OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, AND TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, OR SALE OF PERMIT 
RIGHTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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: This rule would amend the definitions pertaining to 
ownership, control, and transfer, assignment, or sale of permit rights 
and revise OSM's regulatory provisions governing permit eligibility 
determinations; improvidently issued permits; ownership or control 
challenges; post-permit issuance actions and requirements; transfer, 
assignment or sale of permit rights; application and permit 
information; and alternative enforcement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/10/06                    71 FR 59592
NPRM Comment Period End         12/11/06
Final Action                    02/00/08

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-AC52
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1591. INDIAN LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 700; 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 750

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM regulates mining on Indian lands and the state regulates 
mining on non-Indian lands. OSM proposes to amend its regulations to 
clarify that the definition if ``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. OSM has developed a 
preliminary draft rule that specifies that allotted lands would qualify 
as Indian lands for purposes of the Surface Mining Control and 
Reclamation Act when OSM determines, on a case-by-case basis, that the 
allotments are supervised by an Indian tribe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/19/99                     64 FR 8464
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/99                    64 FR 18585
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vermell Davis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2802
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1029-AB83
RIN: 1029-AC53
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1592. [bull] FEES, LIENS, AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 817; 30 CFR 
870; 30 CFR 882

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2007.

Abstract: This rule would implement provisions of the Surface Mining 
Control and Reclamation Act Amendments of 2006 that require expedited 
implementation because of the statutory time frames. The 2006 
amendments revised and extended the abandoned mine land program and its 
fee rate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Fred Sherfy, AML Program Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 415 
Market Street, Suite 3C, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717 782-4931
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC55
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



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1593. REVEGETATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 816

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      08/30/06                    71 FR 51684

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Fulton
Phone: 303 844-1400
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




1594. FEE ALLOCATION RULE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 870; 30 CFR 872

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/01/07

[[Page 22767]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice
Phone: 202 208-2829
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




1595. TENNESSE FEDERAL PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 942

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/02/07                     72 FR 9616

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Tim Dieringer
Phone: 865-545-4103
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AC50
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage


Bureau of Reclamation (RB)



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1596. REGULATING NON-CONTRACT USE OF COLORADO RIVER WATER IN THE LOWER 
BASIN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 373; 43 USC 485; 43 USC 617; 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 415

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule is needed to prevent non-contract use of Colorado 
River water and motivate non-contract well users to sign subcontracts 
authorizing them to use water. Arizona, California, and Nevada all 
recognize that action is necessary to stop non-contract use of Colorado 
River water in the Lower Basin. There is no viable alternative to a 
rule for addressing non-contract use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/18/06                    71 FR 47763
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/17/07
NPRM                            11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margot Selig, Regional Economist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Box 61470, Boulder City, NV 89006-1470
Phone: 702 293-8192

RIN: 1006-AA50
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Reclamation (RB)



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1597. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRUCKEE RIVER OPERATING AGREEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 104 Stat 3294

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 419

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the Truckee River Operating 
Agreement in accordance with the Truckee-Carson-Pyramid Lake Water 
Rights Settlement Act of 1990. The Agreement's primary purposes are to 
modify reservoir operations in the Truckee River basin, enhance 
conditions for threatened and endangered fish species, increase drought 
protection, improve water quality, and enhance stream flows. The draft 
agreement was approved by the Department of the Interior, the States of 
California and Nevada, the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, and the 
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

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
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1598. USE OF RECLAMATION LAND, FACILITIES, AND WATER BODIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 373; 43 USC 395; 43 USC 9701; PL 108-447

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 429

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide: (1) Notification that authorization 
is required to use Reclamation lands, facilities, and water bodies; (2) 
information on required forms and clearer application procedures; (3) 
explicit application review criteria; (4) information on application 
fees, recovery of administrative costs, and collection of fees; (5) 
conditions under which costs and fees may be reduced or waived; (6) a 
listing of prohibited uses; and (7) a clear decisions and appeals 
process for decisions made under this part.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marian Mather, Policy Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Federal Center - 84-53000, 
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 445-2895
Fax: 303 445-6690

[[Page 22768]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1006-AA51
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1599. [bull] RECLAMATION LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-451

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 403

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Much of Reclamation's water supply infrastructure was built 
in the early 1900s and is at or nearing the end of its design life. In 
many cases, this infrastructure is in need of extraordinary maintenance 
work or rehabilitation. Reclamation law assigns responsibility for 
these costs to the projects' beneficiaries, but these entities often 
cannot secure long-term financing from private lenders for these 
expenses. This is primarily because Reclamation holds title to the 
facilities, leaving the entities with little or no collateral to pledge 
for typical loans.
Public Law 109-451 gives the Secretary of the Interior authority to 
issue loan guarantees to assist in financing both rural water supply 
projects and extraordinary maintenance and rehabilitation. 
Reclamation's rule will establish the eligibility criteria and program 
requirements for loan guarantees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandie Simons, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Reclamation, Denver Federal Center - 84-56000, Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 445-2902

RIN: 1006-AA53
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Reclamation (RB)



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1600. INCLUSION OF HOOVER DAM UNDER 43 CFR PART 423

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 373b; 16 USC 460

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 421; 43 CFR 423

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would include Hoover Dam within the applicability 
of the recently-issued ``Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation 
Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies'' (43 CFR part 423), which currently 
applies to all Reclamation facilities except Hoover Dam. Reclamation 
initially decided not to include the Hoover Dam area under the new rule 
because that area was already subject to an existing public conduct 
rule, 43 CFR part 421. However, Reclamation has since determined that, 
primarily for reasons of consistency in agency-wide law enforcement, it 
will be preferable to make all Reclamation projects subject to the same 
set of public conduct regulations. This rule will also remove 43 CFR 
part 412 from the Code of Federal Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/28/06                    71 FR 56923
Final Action                    05/00/07

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1006-AA52
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Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



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1601. MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAW; SURFACE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 21 et seq; 43 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3800

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                           04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

[[Page 22769]]

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



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1602. OIL AND GAS LEASING IN THE NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE--ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 6508

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3130

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish new administrative procedures for 
the efficient transfer, consolidation, segregation, suspension, and 
unitization of Federal leases in the National Petroleum Reserve in 
Alaska. It will implement section 347 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Noble, Chief, Energy Branch, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, AK-941, 6881 Abbott Loop, 
Anchorage, AK 99507-2599
Phone: 907 267-1429

RIN: 1004-AD78
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1603. MINERAL LANDS AVAILABLE FOR LOCATING LODE AND PLACER MINING CLAIMS 
AND MILL AND TUNNEL SITES; SPECIAL LAWS IN ADDITION TO FLPMA THAT 
REQUIRE RECORDING OR NOTICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 122; 30 USC 22 et seq; 30 USC 521 to 525; 30 
USC 611 to 615; 30 USC 621 to 625; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 299

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3710; 43 CFR 3720; 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3810; 43 
CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3830; 43 CFR 3839

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the regulations on locating, filing, and 
maintaining mining claims or sites by consolidating the remaining 
provisions scattered in various portions of Groups 3700 and 3800 that 
address lands available for location of mining claims or sites, and 
certain statutes requiring a mining claimant to meet them in order to 
maintain claim.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Roger A. Haskins, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 501 LS, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0355
Fax: 202 653-7397
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD79
_______________________________________________________________________




1604. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE 
MINERAL LEASING ACT; LINEAR RIGHT-OF-WAY RENTAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740; PL 109-58, Energy Policy Act of 2005, sec 
367

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 8, 2006.
Final rule required by Energy Policy Act of 2005, Sec. 267, by August 
8, 2006.

Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking will seek public 
comments and suggestions on how to update the linear right-of-way 
payment schedule covering most linear rights-of-way granted under 
section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act and title V of the Federal Land 
Policy and Management Act for facilities such as power lines, fiber 
optic lines, pipelines, roads, and ditches.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/27/06                    71 FR 24836
NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Supervisory Realty Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 1000 LS, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7782
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD87
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1605. OIL SHALE LEASING AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Sec. 369(d) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3900

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 envisions a 3-step approach to 
the development of oil shale resources. The first step is the creation 
of a limited Research, Development, and Demonstration (RDD) Leasing 
Program designed to evaluate and test promising oil shale technology. 
Step two in the process is the completion of a Programmatic 
Environmental Impact Statement for leasing of Oil Shale and Tar Sands 
on public lands, with an emphasis on the most geologically prospective 
lands within the States of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The third step 
in the process is the creation of rules regulating the leasing and 
development of the oil shale. This rule would create the regulations 
necessary to develop converted RDD leases and make commercial 
exploration, leasing, and development possible.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/25/06                    71 FR 50378
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/25/06
Comment Period Extended         09/26/06                    71 FR 56085
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/25/06
NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted A. Murphy, Division Chief-Solid Minerals-WO-320, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management,

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1620 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202 452-0350
Fax: 202 653-7397
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________




1606. NONCOMPETITIVE LEASING: FRINGE ACREAGE LEASES AND LEASE 
MODIFICATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3510

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the procedures for phosphate lease 
modifications to allow adjustments of lease boundaries to facilitate 
the ultimate maximum recovery of mineral deposits within a lease, 
consistent with the protection and use of other natural resources and 
the protection and preservation of the environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: George F. Brown, Assistant Director, Fluid Leasable 
Minerals, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1800 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 653-2127

RIN: 1004-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




1607. [bull] REGULATORY ADVISORY COMMITTEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC App.

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1784

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the BLM's existing regulations regarding 
advisory committees to be consistent with GSA's direction for all 
advisory committees within the federal Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Slater, Division Chief, Intergovernmental 
Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C 
Street NW., ms 401 L Street, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0358
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD92
_______________________________________________________________________




1608. [bull] COAL MANAGEMENT: LEASE MODIFICATIONS, LEASE AND LOGICAL 
MINING UNIT (LMU) DILIGENCE; ADVANCE ROYALTIES; ROYALTY RATES; BONDS

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 30 USC 1211; 30 USC 1251; 30 
USC 1266; 30 USC 1273; 43 USC 1461; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3400; 43 CFR 3430; 43 CFR 3470; 43 CFR 3480

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the coal management regulations that 
pertain to the administration of Federal coal leases and logical mining 
units (LMUs) by implementing the provisions of title D of the Energy 
Policy Act of 2005 (Pub.L. 109-58) that include: increasing the maximum 
acreage for a lease modification from 160 acres to 960 acres; new 
procedures for extending the life of a LMU beyond 40 years; changes in 
the procedures and standards for payment of advance royalty for leases 
ad LMUs; elimination of the requirement to submit a resource recovery 
and protection plan within 3 years after the issuance or establishment 
of an LMU; and changes in procedures and standards for bonds used to 
ensure payment of the remaining balance of deferred bonus bids. The 
rule will also clarify the royalty rate that is applicable to 
continuous highwall mining operations conducted on Federal coal leases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Bill Radden-LeSage, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-0360
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



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1609. 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. The rule is a joint rule 
with the U.S. Forest Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/05                    70 FR 43349
Comment Period Extended         08/26/05                    70 FR 50262
Second NPRM                     03/13/06                    71 FR 12656
Comment Period End              04/12/06
Final Rule                      03/07/07                    72 FR 10308
Final Rule Effective            04/06/07

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Burd, Natural Resource Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 501 LS, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5017

RIN: 1004-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




1610. GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING; GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES UNIT AGREEMENTS: 
UNPROVEN AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 43 USC 1740; PL 109-58, Energy 
Policy Act of 2005, sec 221 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will implement changes in geothermal leasing and 
geothermal unitization regulations--an all-competitive leasing system, 
new royalty and fee structures, and production incentives--required by 
the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and will also include some other 
technical changes. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Act), subtitle B, 
Geothermal Energy, requires new regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/06                    71 FR 41542
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/06
Final Rule                      04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kermit Witherbee, National Geothermal Program Manager, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
NW., 501 LS, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0385
Fax: 202 452-0386
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




1611. [bull] INFORMATION COLLECTION

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

Legal Authority: 44 USC 3501 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2200; 43 CFR 2500; 43 CFR 2700; 43 CFR 2720; 43 
CFR 2740; 43 CFR 2812; 43 CFR 2920; 43 CFR 2930; 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 
3140; 43 CFR 3160; 43 CFR 3200;

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update information collection clearance 
numbers referred to throughout Chapter II of Subtitle B of Title 43 of 
the Code of Federal Regulations, remove outdated language, and 
otherwise maintain the accuracy of such references.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Shirlean Beshir, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5033
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD94
_______________________________________________________________________




1612. [bull] MINERALS MANAGEMENT: GENERAL

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3000

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2007, 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 
1701 et seq.

Abstract: This rule will amend the table in 43 CFR 3000.12 to adjust 
the fixed fees for cost recovery according to the change in the 
Implicit Price Deflator for Gross Domestic Product.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

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-AD95
_______________________________________________________________________




1613. [bull] PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740; 16 USC 6802

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will explain that recreation use permits are used 
by the Bureau of Land Management to implement provisions of the Federal 
Lands Recreation Enhancement Act that refer to standard amenity permits 
and expanded amenity fees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Anthony Bobo, Recreation Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-0333
Fax: 202 452-7709
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD96

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1614. PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2930

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/05                    70 FR 70570
Comment Period Extended         01/18/06                     71 FR 2899
Comment Period End              03/20/06
Final Rule                      02/21/07                     72 FR 7832

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anthony Bobo
Phone: 202 452-0333
Fax: 202 452-7709
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD68
_______________________________________________________________________




1615. SEGREGATION OF LANDS PROPOSED FOR SALE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2091; 43 CFR 2710

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      11/20/06                    71 FR 67066

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AD74
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