[May 16, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 93)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua050411.wais] [Page 27040-27113] Department of the Interior ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XI ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 27040]] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) _______________________________________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled for review or development between spring 2005 and fall 2005. The Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require publication of the agenda. ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise indicated, all agency contacts are located at the Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You should direct all comments and inquiries with regard to these rules to the appropriate agency contact. You should direct general comments relating to the agenda to the Office of Regulatory Affairs, 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 31, 2005. Richard A. Stephan, Federal Register Liaison Officer. Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1442 Hydropower Licensing: Conditions and Prescriptions.................................... 1090-AA91 1443 Collection of Debts by Administrative Wage Garnishment................................ 1090-AA93 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1444 Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures................................ 1090-AA29 1445 Department Hearings and Appeals; Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the 1090-AA73 Hearings Division..................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Hearings and Appeals--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1446 Equal Access to Justice Act........................................................... 1094-AA49 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Hearings and Appeals--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1447 Indian Probate Adjudication........................................................... 1094-AA50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of the Special Trustee--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1448 Procedures for Depositing Funds....................................................... 1035-AA04 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 27041]] Office of the Special Trustee--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1449 American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act...................................... 1035-AA05 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1450 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Conservation Education; 50 CFR 17.21... 1018-AI66 1451 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Possession of Migratory Birds for 1018-AI97 Educational Purposes.................................................................. 1452 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to the 1018-AJ24 United States......................................................................... 1453 Migratory Bird Hunting; Blanket Approval of Tungsten/Nickel/Iron Shot as Nontoxic for 1018-AU09 Hunting Waterfowl and Coots........................................................... 1454 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 4(d) Rule for the Pacific Coast 1018-AU11 Distinct Population Segment of the Western Snowy Plover............................... 1455 Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Tungsten-Copper-Tin-Iron Shot as Nontoxic for 1018-AU13 Hunting Waterfowl and Coots........................................................... 1456 General Permit Procedures; Revision to Appeal Process for Migratory Bird Permits...... 1018-AU19 1457 Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of 58 Percent Tungsten/34 Percent Tin/4 Percent Iron 1018-AU28 Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots...................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1458 Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures--50 CFR Part 12..................................... 1018-AC89 1459 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)....................... 1018-AD87 1460 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel................................... 1018-AF09 1461 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......................... 1462 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to the 1018-AF27 United States......................................................................... 1463 Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife, 50 CFR Part 14.............. 1018-AF46 1464 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......................................................... 1465 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Gulf Coast Distinct 1018-AG40 Population Segment of the Brown Pelican Population in the Southeastern United States.. 1466 Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species........... 1018-AG64 1467 Injurious Wildlife--Addition of Black Carp............................................ 1018-AG70 1468 Interagency Guidance for the Prescription of Fishways Pursuant to Section 18 of the 1018-AH42 Federal Power Act..................................................................... 1469 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gila Trout From 1018-AH57 Endangered to Threatened With a Special Rule.......................................... 1470 Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations.............................................. 1018-AI12 1471 North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 1018-AI13 Act Grant Administration Policies..................................................... 1472 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the American 1018-AI41 Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened............................................... 1473 Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Finding for the Gulf of Boothia Population. 1018-AI65 1474 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Arizona Agave......... 1018-AI79 1475 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From 1018-AI83 Endangered to Threatened.............................................................. 1476 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Black Cohosh................................... 1018-AI91 1477 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ16 California Red-Legged Frog............................................................ 1478 Injurious Wildlife; Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Molitrix)......................... 1018-AT29 1479 Wild Bird Conservation Act; Review of Regulations To Allow Imports of Exotic Wild 1018-AT30 Birds................................................................................. 1480 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of Mexican Bobcat From List 1018-AT31 of Endangered Species................................................................. 1481 Marine Mammals; and Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed 1018-AT34 Termination of the Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program........................... [[Page 27042]] 1482 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to the Nonessential 1018-AT36 Experimental Population Rule for the Mexican Gray Wolf................................ 1483 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Virginia 1018-AT37 Northern Flying Squirrel From Endangered to Threatened................................ 1484 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear 1018-AT38 Population From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species......................... 1485 Injurious Wildlife; Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Nobilis)......................... 1018-AT49 1486 Revised Definition of ``Destruction or Adverse Modification'' for Endangered Species 1018-AT50 Act Section 7 Consultations........................................................... 1487 Special Rule Reclassifying Argentinian Broad-Snouted Caiman Population From Endangered 1018-AT56 to Threatened......................................................................... 1488 Migratory Bird Permits; Changes in Regulations Governing Raptor Propagation........... 1018-AT60 1489 Listing of Six Foreign Birds Under the Endangered Species Act......................... 1018-AT62 1490 Migratory Bird Hunting: Revision of Language Used in Regulations for Approving 1018-AT67 Nontoxic Shot for Use in Waterfowl Hunting............................................ 1491 Regulations To Implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act.............................. 1018-AT69 1492 Mosquito and Mosquito-Borne Disease Management........................................ 1018-AT72 1493 Strategic Growth of the National Wildlife Refuge System............................... 1018-AT73 1494 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Salt Creek Tiger Beetle Critical 1018-AT79 Habitat Designation................................................................... 1495 Marine Mammals: Proposed Incidental Take Authorization During Specified Activities.... 1018-AT82 1496 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Cui-ui From the List of 1018-AT85 Endangered and Threatened Species..................................................... 1497 Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of 62 Percent Iron/25 Percent Tungsten/13 Percent 1018-AT87 Nickel Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots............................... 1498 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for 1018-AT88 Southwestern Willow Flycatcher........................................................ 1499 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT90 St. Andrew Beach Mouse................................................................ 1500 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for 3 1018-AT91 Willamette Species: Willamette Daisy, Fender's Blue Butterfly, and Kincaid's Lupine... 1501 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT92 Willowy Monardella.................................................................... 1502 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT93 Alameda Whipsnake..................................................................... 1503 Protection of Bald Eagles and Definition.............................................. 1018-AT94 1504 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AT98 D; 2006-2007 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations............................... 1505 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural 1018-AT99 Determinations........................................................................ 1506 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AU01 Experimental Population for 16 Freshwater Mussels, 1 Freshwater Snail, and 5 Fishes in Tennessee............................................................................. 1507 Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Tungsten-Iron-Copper-Nickel Shot as Nontoxic for 1018-AU04 Waterfowl Hunting..................................................................... 1508 Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Permit requirement for Conservation Easement Lands.... 1018-AU08 1509 2005-2006 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations....................... 1018-AU14 1510 Negotiation of Annual Funding Agreements With Tribes (Manual Chapter)................. 1018-AU16 1511 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Correction to the Grizzly Bear 1018-AU17 Entry in the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife............................... 1512 Proposed Reclassification of the Gray Bat From Endangered to Threatened............... 1018-AU20 1513 Special Rule for the Southwest Alaska Distinct Population Segment of the Northern Sea 1018-AU21 Otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni)........................................................ 1514 Reevaluation of Proposed Rule to List the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl as Endangered.. 1018-AU22 1515 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AU23 California Tiger Salamander, Sonoma County Population................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1516 List of Migratory Birds............................................................... 1018-AB72 1517 Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding 1018-AF44 Facilities in Other Countries......................................................... 1518 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Tibetan Antelope....................... 1018-AF49 1519 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Certain Turtle Species......................... 1018-AF69 1520 Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting.................................... 1018-AG11 [[Page 27043]] 1521 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status and 1018-AG16 Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gila Chub..................................... 1522 National Wildlife Refuge System; Appropriate Refuge Uses.............................. 1018-AG46 1523 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia 1018-AH53 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.................................... 1524 Addition of the Great White Shark and the Cape Stag Beetles to Appendix III Under 1018-AH66 CITES................................................................................. 1525 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........................................................... 1526 Public Notice for CITES Appendix III Listing of Spanish Cedar by the Government of 1018-AH99 Peru.................................................................................. 1527 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Two Australian Parakeets 1018-AI04 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.................................... 1528 Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose 1018-AI07 Populations........................................................................... 1529 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Designation of Critical 1018-AI15 Habitat for Three Snails and One Amphipod............................................. 1530 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Geese Populations.... 1018-AI32 1531 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Southwest Alaskan Distinct 1018-AI44 Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter.......................................... 1532 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits for Foreign Listed Species..... 1018-AI67 1533 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI71 San Diego Fairy Shrimp................................................................ 1534 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Nonessential Experimental Population of 1018-AI80 the Northern Aplomado Falcon.......................................................... 1535 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Scimitar- 1018-AI82 Horned Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle.................................................. 1536 Migratory Bird Permits; Military Readiness Exemption.................................. 1018-AI92 1537 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Eggert's Sunflower From the 1018-AJ08 List of Endangered and Threatened Species and Determination that Designation of Critical Habitat Is Not Prudent....................................................... 1538 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ09 Fish Slough Milk-Vetch................................................................ 1539 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ10 Munz's Onion.......................................................................... 1540 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ11 San Jacinto Valley Crownscale......................................................... 1541 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ12 Coastal-Puget Sound, St. Mary-Belly River, and Jarbidge River Population Segments of Bull Trout............................................................................ 1542 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle.... 1018-AJ13 1543 Marine Mammals: Revised Definition of ``Authentic Native Articles of Handicrafts and 1018-AT48 Clothing''............................................................................ 1544 Migratory Bird Permits; Federal Falconry Standards; Adding Connecticut to the List of 1018-AT63 States That Meet Federal Falconry Standards........................................... 1545 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AT68 California Tiger Salamander, Central DPS; 50 CFR 17................................... 1546 Seasons, Harvest Limits, Methods, and Means Related to Taking of Wildlife for 1018-AT70 Subsistence Uses During 2005-2006 Regulatory Year (Subpart D)......................... 1547 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Coachella Valley Milk-Vetch Critical 1018-AT74 Habitat Designation................................................................... 1548 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Thread-Leaved Brodiaea Critical Habitat 1018-AT75 Designation........................................................................... 1549 Migratory Bird Hunting; 2005-2006 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations............. 1018-AT76 1550 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT78 San Miguel Island Fox, Santa Rosa Island Fox, Santa Cruz Island Fox, and Santa Catalina Island Fox................................................................... 1551 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska; Southwestern Alaska 1018-AT81 Coastal Areas......................................................................... 1552 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Arkansas River 1018-AT84 Shiner................................................................................ 1553 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT86 Spreading Navarretia.................................................................. 1554 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Western Snowy 1018-AT89 Plover................................................................................ 1555 Captive-Bred Wildlife Regulation: Excluding the Captive-Bred Scimitar-Horned Oryx, 1018-AT95 Addax, and Dama Gazelle From Endangered Status........................................ 1556 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AU05 D: 2006-2007 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations..................... 1557 Critical Habitat Designation for Four Vernal Pool Crustaceans and Eleven Vernal Pool 1018-AU06 Plants in California and Southern Oregon.............................................. 1558 Amendment of Lower St. Johns River Manatee Refuge in Florida.......................... 1018-AU10 1559 Delisting the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse........................................... 1018-AU12 1560 National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes......................... 1018-AU24 [[Page 27044]] 1561 National Wildlife Refuge System; Wildlife-Dependent Recreation (Hunting and Fishing, 1018-AU25 Visitor Services, Program Elements, Environmental Education, and Program Evaluation).. 1562 National Wildlife Refuge System; Wilderness Stewardship............................... 1018-AU27 1563 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations Applicable 1018-AU29 to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act.................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1564 Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act............. 1018-AE72 1565 Taking of Marine Mammals by Level B Harassment; Issuance of General Authorization for 1018-AF26 Scientific Research and Permits for Photography, Educational, and Commercial Purposes. 1566 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for 12 Species of 1018-AG23 Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands.......................................... 1567 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Dolly Varden as a 1018-AH68 Threatened Species in Washington Due to Similarity of Appearance to Bull Trout........ 1568 Release of Captive-Reared Mallards.................................................... 1018-AI05 1569 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI48 Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl.......................................................... 1570 Migratory Bird Permits; Eiderdown From Iceland........................................ 1018-AI64 1571 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI72 California Gnatcatcher................................................................ 1572 Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to General Exceptions............................... 1018-AI96 1573 Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations........................................ 1018-AI98 1574 Revision of the Regulations Governing the Transport of Eagle Feathers................. 1018-AJ00 1575 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Eastern Distinct 1018-AJ03 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf................................................... 1576 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Western Distinct 1018-AJ04 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf................................................... 1577 Injurious Wildlife Species; Boiga Snakes.............................................. 1018-AT28 1578 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to Manatee Protection Areas 1018-AT39 in Florida (Barge Canal Exception).................................................... 1579 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Boreal Toad................ 1018-AT43 1580 Listing the Miami Blue Butterfly as Endangered; Listing the Cassius Blue, Ceraunus 1018-AT51 Blue, and Nickerbean (Ammon) Blue Butterflies as Threatened Due to Similarity of Appearance to the Miami Blue.......................................................... 1581 Listing of 7 Foreign Butterfly Species Under the Endangered Species Act............... 1018-AT83 1582 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AU00 Experimental Population for the Topeka Shiner......................................... 1583 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AU15 D: 2007-2008 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations............................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1584 General Provisions and General Permit Procedures--50 CFR Part 13...................... 1018-AC57 1585 Migratory Bird Permits: Scientific Collecting Permits................................. 1018-AE63 1586 Injurious Wildlife; Addition of the Asian Swamp Eel................................... 1018-AF53 1587 Policy on General Conservation Permits................................................ 1018-AF63 1588 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AH44 Experimental Population for the Boulder Darter and the Spotfin Chub in Shoal Creek, Alabama and Tennessee................................................................. 1589 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification From Endangered to Threatened 1018-AH55 Status for Mariana Fruit Bat (Guam), and Threatened Status for Mariana Fruit Bat (CNMI)................................................................................ 1590 Audit Resolution Policy............................................................... 1018-AH69 [[Page 27045]] 1591 Addition by Indonesia of Ramin to Appendix III Under the Convention on International 1018-AI08 Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora................................... 1592 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural 1018-AI38 Determinations........................................................................ 1593 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a 1018-AI78 Plant, the Lane Mountain Milk-Vetch................................................... 1594 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ07 Colorado Butterfly Plant.............................................................. 1595 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT42 Arroyo Toad........................................................................... 1596 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT44 California Tiger Salamander Santa Barbara County Population........................... 1597 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT45 Riverside Fairy Shrimp................................................................ 1598 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AT46 D; 2005-2006 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations..................... 1599 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart A and Subpart B 1018-AT47 1600 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule to Control the Trade in 1018-AT54 Threatened Beluga Sturgeon............................................................ 1601 CITES Appendix III Listing of the Sea Cucumber (Isostichopus fuscus) by the Government 1018-AT55 of Ecuador............................................................................ 1602 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Critical Habitat Designation 1018-AT57 for Santa Ana Sucker.................................................................. 1603 Conferring Designated Port Status on Memphis, TN, Louisville, KY, and Houston, TX..... 1018-AT59 1604 Regulations for Nonessential Experimental Populations of the Western Distinct 1018-AT61 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf................................................... 1605 Permit Revocation Regulations for Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permits...... 1018-AT64 1606 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Manatee Protection Areas in 1018-AT65 Lee County, FL........................................................................ 1607 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Buena Vista Lake Shrew Critical Habitat 1018-AT66 Designation........................................................................... 1608 Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Proposed Spring/Summer Subsistence 1018-AT77 Annual Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the 2005 Subsistence Season................................................................................ 1609 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT96 Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly............................................ 1610 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AT97 D; 2006-2007 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations..................... 1611 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interim Rule for Beluga Sturgeon (Huso 1018-AU02 Huso)................................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1612 Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft................................. 1024-AC95 1613 Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................ 1024-AC99 1614 Revisions to Right-of-Way Regulations................................................. 1024-AD16 1615 Cost Recovery for Special Park Uses................................................... 1024-AD18 1616 Historic Preservation Certifications.................................................. 1024-AD24 1617 Vessel Management in Glacier Bay National Park........................................ 1024-AD25 1618 Making Pictures, Television Productions or Sound Tracks............................... 1024-AD30 1619 Disposition of Culturally Identifiable Human Remains.................................. 1024-AD31 1620 Special Regulation for Dry Tortugas Park.............................................. 1024-AD32 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1621 Commercial Use Authorizations......................................................... 1024-AC85 1622 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Personal Watercraft................................ 1024-AC93 1623 Fire Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft.................................... 1024-AC94 1624 Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.......................... 1024-AC96 1625 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability.......... 1024-AD05 1626 Boating and Water Use Activities...................................................... 1024-AD07 [[Page 27046]] 1627 Native American Handicrafts........................................................... 1024-AD20 1628 Gulf Islands National Seashore: Personal Watercraft Use............................... 1024-AD21 1629 Apostle Islands; Snowmobiles.......................................................... 1024-AD26 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1630 Special Regulations of the National Park System; Religious Ceremonial Collection of 1024-AC86 Golden Eaglets in Wupatki National Monument........................................... 1631 Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Special Regulations............................. 1024-AD03 1632 Alaska Park Units; Special Regulations................................................ 1024-AD13 1633 Apostle Islands; Off-Road Vehicles.................................................... 1024-AD27 1634 Yellowstone National Park--Snowmobile Regulations..................................... 1024-AD29 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1635 Indian Electric Power Utilities....................................................... 1076-AD45 1636 Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans....................................................... 1076-AE24 1637 Indian Country Law Enforcement........................................................ 1076-AE35 1638 Proclamation of Reservations.......................................................... 1076-AE40 1639 Loan Guaranty, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy........................................ 1076-AE42 1640 Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds.......................................... 1076-AE43 1641 Preparation of Rolls of Indians....................................................... 1076-AE44 1642 Standards for Approving Tribal Per Capita Distributions............................... 1076-AE45 1643 Appeals From Administrative Actions................................................... 1076-AE48 1644 Unclaimed Moneys/Whereabouts Unknown.................................................. 1076-AE55 1645 Trust Funds for Tribes and Individual Indians......................................... 1076-AE56 1646 Grazing Permits....................................................................... 1076-AE57 1647 Rights-of-Way Over Indian Lands....................................................... 1076-AE58 1648 Probate of Indian Estates, Except for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes............ 1076-AE59 1649 Enhancement of Environmental Quality.................................................. 1076-AE60 1650 Leasing of Certain Lands in Wind River Indian Reservation, Wyoming: Oil and Gas....... 1076-AE61 1651 Leasing of Osage Reservation Lands for Oil and Gas Mining............................. 1076-AE62 1652 Surface Exploration, Mining, and Reclamation of Lands................................. 1076-AE63 1653 Lead and Zinc Mining Operations and Leases, Quapaw Agency............................. 1076-AE64 1654 Leasing of Osage Reservation Lands, Oklahoma: Mining--Except Oil and Gas.............. 1076-AE65 1655 Leasing of Restricted Lands of Members of the Five Civilized Tribes, Oklahoma: Mining. 1076-AE66 1656 Leasing of Allotted Lands for Mineral Development..................................... 1076-AE67 1657 Leasing of Tribal Lands for Mineral Development....................................... 1076-AE68 1658 Terms and Conditions: Coal Leases..................................................... 1076-AE69 1659 Land Records and Title Documents...................................................... 1076-AE70 1660 Probate of Indian Estates--Appeals to the Office of Hearings and Appeals.............. 1076-AE71 1661 General Forestry Regulations.......................................................... 1076-AE72 1662 Leases and Permits.................................................................... 1076-AE73 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1663 Irrigation Projects and Systems....................................................... 1076-AD44 [[Page 27047]] 1664 Alaska Resupply Operation............................................................. 1076-AE04 1665 Leases and Permits on Indian Trust and Restricted Lands............................... 1076-AE36 1666 Reindeer in Alaska.................................................................... 1076-AE37 1667 Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits.............................................. 1076-AE46 1668 Home-Living Programs and School Closure and Consolidation............................. 1076-AE51 1669 Winnemucca Court of Indian Offenses................................................... 1076-AE52 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1670 Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood................................................ 1076-AD97 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1671 Buy Indian Act Regulations............................................................ 1076-AE07 1672 Indian Highway Safety Program......................................................... 1076-AE47 1673 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001...................................................... 1076-AE49 1674 Conforming Amendments To Implement the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001............... 1076-AE54 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1675 Requirements for Material, Personnel and Pipe Handling Operations..................... 1010-AD14 1676 Safety Management Systems............................................................. 1010-AD15 1677 Cost Recovery for Plans, Permits, and Inspections for Oil and Gas Operations in the 1010-AD23 Outer Continental Shelf............................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1678 Late and Overpayment Interest......................................................... 1010-AC27 1679 Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting...................................................... 1010-AC29 1680 Prepayment of Royalties............................................................... 1010-AC31 1681 Royalty Relief Terms.................................................................. 1010-AC58 1682 Data Release and Definitions.......................................................... 1010-AC99 1683 Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases................................................... 1010-AD00 1684 Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances.................................. 1010-AD02 1685 Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf...................... 1010-AD06 1686 Protection of Marine Mammals and Endangered Species................................... 1010-AD10 1687 Pipeline Safety Rule Phase I.......................................................... 1010-AD11 1688 Oil and Gas Production Rates.......................................................... 1010-AD12 1689 Rights of Use and Easement............................................................ 1010-AD13 1690 Administrative Cost Recovery for OCS Oil and Gas Operations........................... 1010-AD16 1691 Open and Nondiscriminatory Movement of Oil and Gas as Required by the Outer 1010-AD17 Continental Shelf Lands Act........................................................... 1692 Revisions to Rules Governing Platforms and Structures and Pipelines................... 1010-AD18 1693 Oil and Gas Well Cementing Requirements............................................... 1010-AD19 1694 Reporting and Compliance With the Debt Collection Improvement and Privacy Acts........ 1010-AD20 [[Page 27048]] 1695 Federal Sodium and Potassium Valuation................................................ 1010-AD21 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1696 Plans and Information................................................................. 1010-AC47 1697 Incident Reporting.................................................................... 1010-AC57 1698 Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure................................................. 1010-AC81 1699 Documents Incorporated by Reference for Offshore Floating Production Facilities....... 1010-AC85 1700 Blowout Prevention for Production Tree Coiled Tubing Workover Operations.............. 1010-AC96 1701 Federal Gas Valuation................................................................. 1010-AD05 1702 Suspension of Operations for Ultra-Deep Drilling...................................... 1010-AD09 1703 Providing Contact Information to MMS.................................................. 1010-AD22 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1704 Document Incorporated by Reference--API 510--Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: 1010-AC95 Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration................................ 1705 Federal Oil Valuation................................................................. 1010-AD04 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1706 Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites........................................................... 1029-AB70 1707 Revegetation.......................................................................... 1029-AC02 1708 Financial Assurances.................................................................. 1029-AC05 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1709 Indian Lands.......................................................................... 1029-AB83 1710 Processing State Program Amendments................................................... 1029-AC06 1711 Ownership and Control Settlement Rule................................................. 1029-AC08 1712 Fee Allocation Rule................................................................... 1029-AC47 1713 Civil Penalty Adjustments............................................................. 1029-AC48 1714 Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Permit Rights........................................ 1029-AC49 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1715 Placement of Excess Spoil............................................................. 1029-AC04 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 27049]] Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1716 Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands and Waterbodies............. 1006-AA45 1717 Implemenation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement................................ 1006-AA48 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Reclamation--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1718 Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Lands and Projects; Extension of Expiration 1006-AA49 Date.................................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1719 Mining Claims Under the General Mining Law; Surface Management........................ 1004-AD69 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1720 Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations......................................... 1004-AC64 1721 Mineral Patent Applications; Adverse Claims, Protests, and Conflicts.................. 1004-AD32 1722 Conservation; Helium Leasing.......................................................... 1004-AD35 1723 Oil and Gas Onshore Order No. 1....................................................... 1004-AD59 1724 Alaska Native Veteran Allotments...................................................... 1004-AD60 1725 Marginal Oil/Gas Royalty Rate Reduction Program....................................... 1004-AD65 1726 Public Lands and Resources; Law Enforcement--Criminal; Recreation Programs............ 1004-AD66 1727 Heavy Oil Royalty Reduction Program................................................... 1004-AD67 1728 Permits for Recreation on Public Lands................................................ 1004-AD68 1729 Sales of Forest Products; Preparation for Sale........................................ 1004-AD70 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1730 Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska........................................... 1004-AD42 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1731 Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures............................................... 1004-AC99 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1732 Desert Land Entries................................................................... 1004-AC56 [[Page 27050]] 1733 Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act. 1004-AC74 1734 Oil and Gas Leasing Operations; Bonding............................................... 1004-AD56 1735 Land Use Planning..................................................................... 1004-AD57 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1736 Payment in Lieu of Taxes.............................................................. 1093-AA09 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1442. 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 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: William Bettenberg, Director, Office of Policy Analysis, Department of the Interior, Room 4426 MIB 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-5978 Fax: 202 208-4867 RIN: 1090-AA91 _______________________________________________________________________ 1443. [bull] COLLECTION OF DEBTS BY ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 31 USC 3720D CFR Citation: 43 CFR 39 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule adopts the authority established under the Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA) to use administrative wage garnishment to collect delinquent non-tax debts. The DCIA allows a Federal agency collecting delinquent non-tax debt from a non-Federal employee to issue a wage garnishment order without first obtaining a court order. In order to be allowed to use this procedure, the Department adopts, without change, the administrative wage garnishment regulations issued by the Department of the Treasury. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: William Webber, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C Street NW MS 5412 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-5684 RIN: 1090-AA93 [[Page 27051]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1444. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS: TYPE B PROCEDURES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 9651(c) CFR Citation: 43 CFR 11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: CERCLA and the Clean Water Act allow natural resource trustees to bring a claim against a potentially responsible party for resources that have been injured by a release of a hazardous substance. CERCLA requires that natural resource damage assessment regulations be promulgated and that the regulations be reviewed, and revised as appropriate, every two years. This rulemaking is the biennial review of the administrative process for conducting assessments as well as the so-called type B procedures for determining injury and damages through scientific and economic studies. This rulemaking will also address the calculation of lost non-use values of natural resources, in compliance with State of Ohio v. Department of the Interior, 880 F.2d 432 (D.C. Cir. 1989), which ordered the Department to allow for the assessment of all reliably calculated values lost as a result of a natural resource injury. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/16/96 61 FR 37031 ANPRM Comment Period End 09/16/96 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Frank DeLuise, Assessment Program, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Room 4449 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4143 RIN: 1090-AA29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1445. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS DIVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 571 to 583 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15; 30 CFR 301; 43 CFR 1850; 43 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would amend regulations governing case management and case processing by administrative law judges in OHA field offices. The rules are necessary to increase efficiency in case processing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Charles E. Breece, Deputy Director, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 801 N. Quincy Street Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 235-3810 RIN: 1090-AA73 BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1446. EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 96-481 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under this Act, an eligible person may obtain reimbursement for attorney's fees when the person prevails over the Department in a legal proceeding. This rule establishes procedures for submitting and consideration of reimbursement requests. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Interior Board of Appeals, 801 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 20003 Phone: 703 235-3750 RIN: 1094-AA49 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1447. INDIAN PROBATE ADJUDICATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15; 43 CFR 4 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/09/05 70 FR 11804 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Teresa LeBlanc Phone: 703 235-0188 RIN: 1094-AA50 BILLING CODE 4310--79--S [[Page 27052]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Office of the Special Trustee (OST) _______________________________________________________________________ 1448. PROCEDURES FOR DEPOSITING FUNDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 89 Stat 1145 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 124 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend 25 CFR part 124 to update organizational references and to clarify procedures. We are publishing this document as a direct final rule because it removes from the Code of Federal Regulations material that relates solely to internal procedures of the Office of the Special Trustee and the removal will not affect the public or Indian tribes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Lorie Curtis, Department of the Interior, Office of the Special Trustee, 4400 Masthead Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 Phone: 505 816-1203 RIN: 1035-AA04 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Office of the Special Trustee (OST) _______________________________________________________________________ 1449. AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUND MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 4001 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 1200 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Part 1200 describes the processes by which Indian tribes can manage tribal funds currently held in trust by the United States. It describes how tribes may withdraw their funds from trust status, how they may return funds to trust status, and how they may request technical assistance or grants to help prepare or manage funds or to ensure capability to manage those funds. This rulemaking updates certain titles, addresses, and document references. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Sarah Yepa, Chief, Division of Quality Assurance, Department of the Interior, Office of the Special Trustee, Suite 1000, 505 Marquette Avenue, NW Suite 1000, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505 248-5751 Fax: 505 248-5782 RIN: 1035-AA05 BILLING CODE 4310--10--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1450. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CONSERVATION EDUCATION; 50 CFR 17.21 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21(g) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 17.21(g) of title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations addresses education as a valid component of Endangered Species Act approved programs. An advanced notice of proposed rulemaking will request public input on conservation education requirements that will be used in the development of a proposed rule that will propose a Service position on conservation education. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Timothy J. Van Norman, Chief, Branch of Permits, International, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2350 Fax: 703 358-2281 Email: tim--vannorman@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1451. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING POSSESSION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 92 Stat 3112 (16 USC 712(2)); PL 95-616; PL 106-108; 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703 to 712; . . . CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This request for comments will generate input needed to develop a proposed regulation to amend migratory bird permit regulations to create a new permit category establishing conditions and criteria for obtaining a permit to possess migratory birds, including eagles, for educational purposes. Currently, this activity is authorized by a miscellaneous permit category. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI97 [[Page 27053]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1452. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 ; 16 USC 3371 to 3378 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to ask the public for comments and input into the best process and spectrum of updates needed to amend the regulations that establish standards for the humane and healthful transport of wild birds and mammals. These regulations have not been amended in more than 10 years and are currently not in accordance with international requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1453. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; BLANKET APPROVAL OF TUNGSTEN/ NICKEL/IRON SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL AND COOTS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 40 Stat. 755; 16 USC 703-712; 16 USC 742a-j; PL 106- 108; 113 Stat. 1491; . . . CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We received an application for blanket approval of tungsten/ nickel/iron shot as nontoxic for use in waterfowl hunting. We are obligated under regulations at 50 CFR 20.134 to consider all such applications. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Dr. George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610 Phone: 703 358-1825 Fax: 703-358-2217 Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1454. [bull] 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 is planning to propose a special rule for the Pacific Coast population of the western snowy plover under section 4(d) of the Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1455. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF TUNGSTEN-COPPER-TIN- IRON SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL AND COOTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 40 Stat. 755; 16 USC 703-712; 16 USC 742a-j; PL 106- 108; 113 Stat. 1491; . . . CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, February 21, 2005, ANPRM must publish within 30 days of receipt of application. NPRM, Statutory, April 21, 2005, NPRM (or announcement of nonapproval) must publish within 90 days of receipt of application. Within 30 days of receipt of the application, FWS Director reviews it and notifies applicant that thorough review of the application will commence; Notice of Application will appear in the Federal Register announcing the initiation of review of a Tier 1 application. Complete review of a Tier 1 application will occur within 60 days of the date the Notice of Application is published in the Federal Register. Additional deadlines occur upon acceptance/nonacceptance of application. Abstract: The Service has received an application to approve shot formulated of 60 percent tungsten, 35 percent copper, 3.9 percent tin, and 1 percent iron as nontoxic for waterfowl and coot hunting in the United States. The Service will assess possible toxicity effects of the Tungsten-Copper-Tin-Iron (TCTI) shot and determine whether approval of the shot for hunting waterfowl and coots is warranted. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610 Phone: 703 358-1825 Fax: 703-358-2217 [[Page 27054]] Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1456. [bull] GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES; REVISION TO APPEAL PROCESS FOR MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703 to 712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service will propose to revise the permit appeal process to transfer the final appeal decision on migratory bird permits to the Director. Migratory bird permits are issued in the Service's seven Regional offices. Current regulations provide that when a permit is denied, and a subsequent request for reconsideration is denied, an appeal may be submitted to the Regional Director for the Region in which the issuing office is located. Adjusting the review structure in the Regions and transferring the final appeal decision to the Director will better ensure consistent permit decisions nationally. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU19 _______________________________________________________________________ 1457. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF 58 PERCENT TUNGSTEN/34 PERCENT TIN/4 PERCENT IRON SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL AND COOTS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 40 Stat. 755; 16 USC 703 to 712; Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956; 16 USC 742a-j; PL 106-108; 113 Stat. 1491; Note Following 16 USC 703 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On March 16, 2005, the Service received an application from Nice Shot, Inc., of Albion, Pennsylvania, for approval of tungsten-tin- iron shot for use in waterfowl hunting. The Service is obligated under the regulations at 50 CFR 20.134 to consider all such applications. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/00/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Dr. George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610 Phone: 703 358-1825 Fax: 703-358-2217 Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU28 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1458. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES--50 CFR PART 12 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to amend regulations in 50 CFR part 12 that establish procedures relating to property seized and administrative forfeiture under various laws enforced by the Service. This revision is intended to provide uniform guidance for the bonded release, appraisement, administrative proceeding, petition for remission, and disposal of items subject to forfeiture. Also, these revisions are intended to provide for greater consistency of Service seizure and forfeiture procedures with those of the U.S. Customs Service. In August 2000, the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act became law. CAFRA mandated many changes to 50 CFR 12 that are incorporated in this second proposed rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/27/95 60 FR 58468 Second NPRM 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AC89 _______________________________________________________________________ 1459. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES (CITES) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This will be a revision to an existing rule that will incorporate decisions/interpretations made at the second through twelfth meetings of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. [[Page 27055]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/08/00 65 FR 26663 Correction 06/29/00 65 FR 40167 Second NPRM 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AD87 _______________________________________________________________________ 1460. 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 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1461. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVING OF THE BALD EAGLE IN THE LOWER 48 STATES FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to release additional supplementary information on the previous proposal to remove the bald eagle from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. This action is based on continued recovery gains and increasing population trends. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/06/99 64 FR 36454 NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1462. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42; 16 USC 3371 to 3378 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule contains amendments designed to add numerous transport standards to part 14 for reptiles and amphibians. Standards have already been promulgated for mammals and birds. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/05 Final Action 03/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1463. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, 50 CFR PART 14 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668, 704, 712, 1382, 1538(d) to (f), and 1540(f); 16 USC 3371 to 3378, 4223 to 4244, and 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 42; 31 USC 9701 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the importation, exportation, and transportation regulations pertaining to the movement of all wildlife and wildlife products into or out of the United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/15/98 63 FR 38143 NPRM 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF46 [[Page 27056]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1464. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF THE STRAIGHT-HORNED MARKHOR POPULATION OF THE TORGHAR REGION OF BALUCHISTAN, PAKISTAN, FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We received a petition to reclassify a certain population of the straight-horned markhor from endangered to threatened. We must determine whether a status review shows that the petitioned action is warranted; if so, we will propose to change the classification of the straight-horned markhor population of the Torghar Hills region of Baluchistan Province, Pakistan, from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The markhor is a species of wild goat that occurs in small, isolated populations in rugged, arid mountain habitats in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1465. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE GULF COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE BROWN PELICAN POPULATION IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to remove the Gulf Coast population of the brown pelican (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi) from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. We propose this action because the available data indicate that the threats to the species in this range have been removed or reduced and, as a result, brown pelican breeding levels have been and continue to be at or above historical levels, and population numbers and productivity continue to increase. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1466. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT: REVIEW OF APPROVED LIST OF CAPTIVE- BRED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Wild Bird Conservation Act, a species may be exempt from the prohibitions of the Act if it qualifies for inclusion in an approved list. One way for a species to be included is if the species occurs in trade only as captive-bred specimens. We intend to seek information and consider whether to amend this approved list, which was established in 1994. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 05/29/01 66 FR 29072 NPRM 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1467. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE--ADDITION OF BLACK CARP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review economic and biological information on the black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/30/02 67 FR 49280 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/04/03 68 FR 33431 Second NPRM--Notice of Draft Envir. Assess/Econ. Analysis 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Endangered Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2034 Email: erin--williams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1468. INTERAGENCY GUIDANCE FOR THE PRESCRIPTION OF FISHWAYS PURSUANT TO SECTION 18 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 791(a) et seq [[Page 27057]] CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This will make publicly available, and describe the intent of, internal guidance for us (the Fish and Wildlife Service) and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the prescription of fishways under section 18 of the Federal Power Act, for non-Federal hydropower projects licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It will also provide clarification of the terms ``fish'' and ``fishway.'' The guidance document will be reviewed following a 2- year trial period, and the information obtained will be used to support a final action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Proposed Policy 12/22/00 65 FR 80898 NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal Agency Contact: Robin Nims-Elliott, Chief, Branch of Advanced Planning & Habitat Restoration, Div. of Habitat & Resource Conservation, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2161 Email: robin--nimselliot@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1469. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GILA TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED WITH A SPECIAL RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to reclassify the Gila trout from endangered to threatened, with a special rule. This action is based on recovery. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1470. CORRECTIONS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY REGULATIONS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: PL 101-475 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to make revisions to the Rights-of-Way General Regulations in 50 CFR 29 subpart B. The revisions will correct the address of our Region 5 Office in 50 CFR 29.21-2(c)(5). We will also implement section 1 of Public Law 101-475 by correcting the names of the House and Senate Committees we must notify upon receipt of an application for a right-of-way for an oil and gas pipeline that is 24 inches or more in diameter and again before granting right-of-way. Finally, the proposed revised regulation will delete the reference to a 60-day waiting period after notification of our intent to grant the right-of-way. (The waiting period was repealed by Congress.) Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Brenda Johnson-Turner, Realty Specialist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2363 Email: brenda--johnson-turner@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1471. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT AND NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACT GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4401 et seq; 16 USC 6101 et seq CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Grant Administration Policies document is being published to explain the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) grants programs and to guide the grants administration process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Dr. Keith A. Morehouse, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 110, Div. of Bird Habitat Conservation MS MB4075, Arlington Square 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1784 Fax: 703 358-2282 Email: keith--morehouse@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1472. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE AMERICAN CROCODILE FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to reclassify the American crocodile from endangered to threatened. This action is based on the substantial improvement in the species' status and improved understanding of the species' biology and management needs. Since its listing in 1975, the population of the American crocodile in Florida has more than doubled and its distribution has expanded. Land [[Page 27058]] acquisition has also provided protection for many important nesting areas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/24/05 70 FR 15052 NPRM Comment Period End 05/23/05 Review of Comments 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI41 _______________________________________________________________________ 1473. IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDING FOR THE GULF OF BOOTHIA POPULATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.30 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule announces proposed findings on the import of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) taken in sport hunts from the Canadian Gulf of Boothia polar bear population under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1474. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE ARIZONA AGAVE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to remove the Arizona agave (Agave arizonica), a plant, from the list of threatened and endangered species. Since the listing, a growing body of evidence has led to the determination that the succulent--found only where the range of Toumey's agave (Agave toumeyana var. bella) and the golden-flowered agave (Agave chrysantha) overlap--is indeed a hybrid of the two parent-species. Controlled experiments on the reproductive limitations of the Arizona agave conducted at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix have confirmed that the plant is a hybrid. Hybrid plants--a phenomenon common among agaves- -are not eligibile for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1475. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DOWNLISTING THE WOOD BISON FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to publish a proposed rule to downlist the Wood bison from endangered to threatened. This action is being considered because of progress in the recovery of this species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI83 _______________________________________________________________________ 1476. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; BLACK COHOSH Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would list black cohosh in appendix III to CITES, for the purposes of more effective monitoring of trade, ensuring that traded specimens are legally acquired in their State(s) of origin, and obtaining the cooperation of other countries that are parties to CITES in controlling the trade in such specimens. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Dr. Patricia S. De Angelis, Botanist, Division of Scientific Authority; Chair, Plant Conserv. All., Medicinal Plant Workg. Gp., Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: patricia--deangelis@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI91 [[Page 27059]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1477. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA RED-LEGGED FROG Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 2004, Settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, November 2005. Abstract: We will re-propose the designation of critical habitat for the California red-legged frog, a threatened species endemic to California and Baja California, Mexico. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/13/04 69 FR 19619 NPRM 05/00/05 Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1478. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; SILVER CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS MOLITRIX) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review economic and biological information on silver carp for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/23/03 68 FR 43482 NPRM-Draft Economic Analysis 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Endangered Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2034 Email: erin--williams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1479. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT; REVIEW OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW IMPORTS OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15.41; 50 CFR 15.42 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review the existing Wild Bird Conservation Act regulations to allow imports of exotic wild birds and make modifications as appropriate. On the basis of our experience and the feedback of applicants, we will streamline procedures and make the regulations more user-friendly. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1480. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF MEXICAN BOBCAT FROM LIST OF ENDANGERED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We received a petition to delist the Mexican bobcat (Lynx rufus escuinapae). If we determine as a result of our status review, based on our review of the best available scientific information, that the species does not meet the definitions of endangered or threatened in the ESA (i.e., that delisting is warranted), we will propose a rule to delist the Mexican bobcat and remove it from the List of Endangered Species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1481. MARINE MAMMALS; AND ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED TERMINATION OF THE SOUTHERN SEA OTTER TRANSLOCATION PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service will propose to terminate the southern sea otter translocation program and change regulations to allow sea otters residing in designated translocation and [[Page 27060]] management zones to remain after the zones are abolished. The southern sea otter translocation program, established under authority of Public Law 99-625, has failed to meet its established goals and objectives. A draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS), to be released for public comment concurrent with the proposed rule, includes a full evaluation of the southern sea otter translocation program and alternatives for the future of the program. The proposed rule describes the actions necessary to implement the proposed action identified in the SEIS. This decision is consistent with recommendations from the southern sea otter recovery team and resolves conflicts that have arisen between Fish and Wildlife Service mandates under the ESA and PL 99-625. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Final Action 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Martin Kodis, Chief, Branch of Resource Management Support, Division of Habitat and Resource Conservation, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 400 ARL SQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-5496 Fax: 703 358-1869 Email: martin--kodis@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT34 _______________________________________________________________________ 1482. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO THE NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION RULE FOR THE MEXICAN GRAY WOLF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is exploring a revision to the Mexican gray wolf nonessential experimental population rule. In 2000, a panel of scientists recommended a revision to the experimental population rule after conducting a 3-year review of the program. The Service intends to allow for the direct release of wolves into an expanded release area, but still within the area where wolves are currently authorized to occur. The Service also plans to expand upon the designated recovery area, allowing for greater management flexibility when a wolf travels outside of this area. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT36 _______________________________________________________________________ 1483. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE VIRGINIA NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service will reclassify the Virginia northern flying squirrel from endangered to threatened. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT37 _______________________________________________________________________ 1484. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLY BEAR POPULATION FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service will remove the Yellowstone population of grizzly bears from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. This population has reached its recovery goals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT38 _______________________________________________________________________ 1485. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; BIGHEAD CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS NOBILIS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review economic and biological information on bighead carp for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. [[Page 27061]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/17/03 68 FR 54409 NPRM-Draft Economic Analysis 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Endangered Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2034 Email: erin--williams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1486. REVISED DEFINITION OF ``DESTRUCTION OR ADVERSE MODIFICATION'' FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SECTION 7 CONSULTATIONS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402.02 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service will revise the definition of ``destruction or adverse modification'' to reflect the two Circuit Court of Appeals' decisions that the existing regulation is invalid. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ-420, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive Mailstop ARL-SQ 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2106 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT50 _______________________________________________________________________ 1487. SPECIAL RULE RECLASSIFYING ARGENTINIAN BROAD-SNOUTED CAIMAN POPULATION FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to downlist the broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) population in Argentina from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act, with a special rule (under section 4(d) of ESA) allowing the importation into the United States of skins and products from the Argentinian population of broad-snouted caiman, if certain conditions are satisfied. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1488. 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 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AG11 RIN: 1018-AT60 _______________________________________________________________________ 1489. LISTING OF SIX FOREIGN BIRDS UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to list six foreign bird species under the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT62 _______________________________________________________________________ 1490. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: REVISION OF LANGUAGE USED IN REGULATIONS FOR APPROVING NONTOXIC SHOT FOR USE IN WATERFOWL HUNTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 742a to 742j CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20.134 Legal Deadline: None [[Page 27062]] Abstract: We propose plain-language revision of 50 CFR 20.134 to make it easier for the public to read and understand. The language governing determination of Expected Environmental Concentrations (EEC) in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems is altered to make clear the shot size and number of shot to be used in calculating the EECs. We also added language specifying the pH levels to be used in calculating the EEC in water. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None URL For More Information: migratorybirds.fws.gov URL For Public Comments: migratorybirds.fws.gov Agency Contact: Dr. George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610 Phone: 703 358-1825 Fax: 703-358-2217 Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1491. REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE SAFETY ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 19, 2004. Abstract: We plan to propose to implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act (CWSA) by adding subpart K to 50 CFR 14. The CWSA amends the Lacey Act by making it illegal to buy, sell, transport, receive, or acquire live lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and cougars or any hybrid of these species across State lines, or to import or export any of these species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1492. MOSQUITO AND MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASE MANAGEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This draft Service Manual chapter (606 FW 2) provides policy for refuge managers to apply when determining how and when mosquito populations may be managed on lands administered within the National Wildlife Refuge System. This draft chapter is based on science and includes a requirement for data-gathering both prior to and after management actions. The draft chapter also includes a provision for actions taken during emergencies. This chapter applies to all units of the Refuge System where we have jurisdiction over such actions, whether mosquito management is performed by the Service or by an outside agency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Michael Higgins, Mosquito Coordinator, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22204 Phone: 410 573-4520 RIN: 1018-AT72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1493. STRATEGIC GROWTH OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This Service Manual chapter (602 FW 5) outlines the process and decision points for the consideration of lands proposed for inclusion in the National Wildlife Refuge System (System). It explains in detail the various steps in taking a proposal from the initial idea stage to the Director's decision on whether a Region should proceed with the detailed planning and public involvement required for a new national wildlife refuge or major addition to an existing refuge, and ultimately, to approval of a new refuge or substantial addition. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dirck Byler, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 670, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2337 RIN: 1018-AT73 _______________________________________________________________________ 1494. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SALT CREEK TIGER BEETLE CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will propose to designate critical habitat for the Salt Creek tiger beetle, a subspecies endemic to eastern Nebraska saline wetlands and associated streams in the northern third of Lancaster County and southern margin of Saunders County in Nebraska. [[Page 27063]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AJ13 RIN: 1018-AT79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1495. MARINE MAMMALS: PROPOSED INCIDENTAL TAKE AUTHORIZATION DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes issuance of regulations to allow the incidental unintentional take of small numbers of marine mammals in activities (other than commercial fishing) in specific geographical areas. These proposed regulations would authorize incidental take of polar bears and Pacific walrus in the Beaufort Sea and adjacent northern coast of Alaska during oil and gas industry activities for 5 years. Previous regulations expired on March 28, 2005. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Final Action 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Martin Kodis, Chief, Branch of Resource Management Support, Division of Habitat and Resource Conservation, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 400 ARL SQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-5496 Fax: 703 358-1869 Email: martin--kodis@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT82 _______________________________________________________________________ 1496. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE CUI- UI FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning to remove the Cui-ui, a fish, from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species based on recovery of this species. Threats to the species have been reduced, and the population has rebounded and surpassed recovery levels. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT85 _______________________________________________________________________ 1497. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF 62 PERCENT IRON/25 PERCENT TUNGSTEN/13 PERCENT NICKEL SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL AND COOTS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 40 Stat. 755; 16 USC 703-712; 16 USC 742a-j ; PL 106- 108; 113 Stat. 1491; . . . CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On August 26, 2004, we received an application from Environ- Metal Inc. for approval of ``Hevi-Steel with Nickel'' for use in waterfowl hunting. We are obligated under regulations at 50 CFR 20.134 to consider all such applications. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Dr. George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610 Phone: 703 358-1825 Fax: 703-358-2217 Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT87 _______________________________________________________________________ 1498. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR SOUTHWESTERN WILLOW FLYCATCHER Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2004. Final, Statutory, September 30, 2005. Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the Southwestern willow flycatcher. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Under RIN 1018-AI49 10/12/04 69 FR 60706 NPRM Comment Period Extended Under RIN 1018-AI49 12/13/04 69 FR 72161 NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/31/05 70 FR 16474 Extended Comment Period End 05/31/05 Final Action 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered [[Page 27064]] Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: marjorie--nelson@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI49 RIN: 1018-AT88 _______________________________________________________________________ 1499. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ST. ANDREW BEACH MOUSE Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2005. Final, Statutory, September 30, 2006. Final, Judicial, September 30, 2006. Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the St. Andrew Beach mouse. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: marjorie--nelson@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AE41 RIN: 1018-AT90 _______________________________________________________________________ 1500. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 3 WILLAMETTE SPECIES: WILLAMETTE DAISY, FENDER'S BLUE BUTTERFLY, AND KINCAID'S LUPINE Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 15, 2005. Final, Statutory, October 15, 2006. Final, Judicial, October 15, 2006. Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for 3 Willamette Species (Willamette Daisy, Fender's Blue Butterfly, and Kincaid's Lupine). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: marjorie--nelson@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AE53 RIN: 1018-AT91 _______________________________________________________________________ 1501. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE WILLOWY MONARDELLA Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 30, 2005. Final, Statutory, October 30, 2006. Final, Judicial, October 30, 2006. Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Willowy monardella. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: marjorie--nelson@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AD38 RIN: 1018-AT92 _______________________________________________________________________ 1502. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ALAMEDA WHIPSNAKE Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2005. Final, Statutory, October 1, 2006. Final, Judicial, October 1, 2006. Previous critical habitat, established 10/03/2000 (65 FR 58933; 1018- AF98), is remanded by court. Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Alameda whipsnake. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 [[Page 27065]] Email: marjorie--nelson@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF98 RIN: 1018-AT93 _______________________________________________________________________ 1503. PROTECTION OF BALD EAGLES AND DEFINITION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22.3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would establish a regulatory definition of ``disturb.'' The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits take of eagle. Take is defined by the Act to include ``disturb.'' This rule is necessary in the event the bald eagle is removed from the list of threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The BGEPA will become the primary law protecting bald eagles. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal URL For More Information: migratorybirds.fws.gov Agency Contact: Eliza Savage, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 4000 4501 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2329 Email: eliza--savage@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH74 RIN: 1018-AT94 _______________________________________________________________________ 1504. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2006-2007 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE REGULATIONS Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means for the subsistence taking of wildlife during the 2006-07 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual review cycle. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1505. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C--NONRURAL DETERMINATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the rural/nonrural determinations based on 2000 Federal census data. This review/revision is called for in 50 CFR 100.15 and 36 CFR 242.15. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1506. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR 16 FRESHWATER MUSSELS, 1 FRESHWATER SNAIL, AND 5 FISHES IN TENNESSEE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning to establish a nonessential experimental population for 16 freshwater mussels, 1 freshwater snail, and 5 fishes in the Lower French Broad River and in the Lower Holston River, Tennessee. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU01 _______________________________________________________________________ 1507. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF TUNGSTEN-IRON-COPPER- NICKEL SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR WATERFOWL HUNTING Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 40 Stat. 755; 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742a-j; PL 106-108; 113 Stat. 1491; . . . CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We received an application for approval of tungsten-iron- copper-nickel shot as nontoxic for waterfowl hunting. We are obligated under regulations at 50 CFR 20.134 to consider all such applications. [[Page 27066]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Dr. George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610 Phone: 703 358-1825 Fax: 703-358-2217 Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1508. [bull] KODIAK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; 16 USC 460k to 460k-4; 16 USC 668aa-33 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 36.39(j) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose this rule to comply with our commitments made under a conservation easement among the United States, the State of Alaska, and Koniag Inc. to permit public use of private lands within the boundaries of Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Alaska. The conservation easement furthers the missions of the Service and the National Wildlife Refuge System and the purposes of Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. The easement lands affected by this rule are along Karluk River and Karluk Lake on Kodiak Island, Alaska. This rule will apply as long as the conservation easement is in place. Without this rule, the Service would fail to perform an obligation and Koniag, Inc. would have the right to terminate the conservation easement. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/05 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Abbey Kucera, Natural Resource Specialist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge 1390 Buskin River Road, Kodiak, AK 99615 Phone: 907 487-2600 Fax: 907-487-2144 Email: abbey--kucera@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU08 _______________________________________________________________________ 1509. [bull] 2005-2006 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 16 USC 460; 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. 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 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Leslie Marler, Management Analyst, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 670, National Wildlife Refuge System U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2397 Email: leslie--marler@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU14 _______________________________________________________________________ 1510. [bull] NEGOTIATION OF ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH TRIBES (MANUAL CHAPTER) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; 16 USC 742a to 742j; 16 USC 661 to 666c; PL 93-638; PL 103-413; PL 105-270; The Native American Policy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of June 28, 1994 (Native American Policy); 25 CFR 1000 CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This service manual chapter (512 FW 5) establishes policy that refuge and hatchery managers (project leaders), and other Fish and Wildlife Service employees will apply when reviewing and responding to a request from a self-governance Indian tribe or consortium of tribes to negotiate an annual funding agreement (AFA) under the provisions of title IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. This chapter also provides general guidance that a project leader should consider when reviewing a request for an AFA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Agency Contact: Dave Walker, Refuge Policy Liaison, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 670, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2310 Fax: 703-358-2248 Email: dave--walker@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1511. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED CORRECTION TO THE GRIZZLY BEAR ENTRY IN THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None [[Page 27067]] Abstract: We propose to correct an error in the original listing of grizzly bear (Urso arctos horribilis) under the ESA. The historical range included areas outside the species' range. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For More Information: endangered.fws.gov Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU17 _______________________________________________________________________ 1512. [bull] PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GRAY BAT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning a proposal to reclassify the gray bat from endangered to threatened. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For More Information: endangered.fws.gov Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU20 _______________________________________________________________________ 1513. [bull] SPECIAL RULE FOR THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE NORTHERN SEA OTTER (ENHYDRA LUTRIS KENYONI) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 2005. Abstract: The special rule would allow for the non-commercial export as well as (re-) import of authentic native articles of handicraft and clothing that were derived from sea otters legally taken from the listed population for subsistence purposes by Alaskan Natives in accordance with the Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI44 RIN: 1018-AU21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1514. [bull] REEVALUATION OF PROPOSED RULE TO LIST THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY-OWL AS ENDANGERED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 2005. Abstract: Following a court decision remanding the final Agency decision to list the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl as endangered, we are reopening the comment period on the previous proposal to obtain public comments on the conservation status of the species and adequancy of our determination of distinct population segment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU22 _______________________________________________________________________ 1515. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER, SONOMA COUNTY POPULATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service will designate critical habitat for the Sonoma County population of California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The critical habitat is located in Sonoma County, California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/05 Final Action 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and [[Page 27068]] Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: marjorie--nelson@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU23 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1516. LIST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 10.13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The List of Migratory Birds found at 50 CFR 10.13 is being revised to (1) bring the list into conformity with generally accepted taxonomy and nomenclature--English (common) and scientific names--as reflected in four published supplements to the 7th (1998) edition of the American Ornithologists' Union's Check-list of North American Birds; and (2) add species of known occurrence in the United States that are subject to protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act but are not included on the current list. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/09/95 60 FR 24686 Second NPRM 10/12/01 66 FR 52281 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AB72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1517. IMPORTATION OF CAPTIVE-BRED EXOTIC BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM BREEDING FACILITIES IN OTHER COUNTRIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will establish the information requirements and approval criteria for the import of captive-bred wild exotic birds from overseas breeding facilities. This rule applies primarily to species listed in the appendices to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which are otherwise prohibited from import by the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992. The rule also describes the process for handling petitions to approve qualifying facilities, establishes the duration of approval, provides for the suspension and revocation of approval, and provides for notice of approved facilities in the Federal Register. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/17/94 59 FR 12784 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1518. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; TIBETAN ANTELOPE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to list the Tibetan antelope, or chiru, as endangered. The antelope is native to Tibet, Kashmir, and north-central China. It is threatened by illegal trade in its wool, known as shahtoosh, which is exceptionally fine. The species has experienced dramatic declines in recent years despite efforts by range countries to control poaching, as well as a prohibition on international commercial trade through listing in appendix I of CITES. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 04/25/00 65 FR 24171 NPRM 10/06/03 68 FR 57646 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1519. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; CERTAIN TURTLE SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would add certain native turtle species to Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. If adopted, exports of the species would require CITES documentation from the Service to ensure that foreign countries accept the shipments. This action is necessary to monitor the impact of trade on the species in an effort to maintain healthy populations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/26/00 65 FR 4217 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 27069]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1520. FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS AND FALCONRY PERMITTING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.28; 50 CFR 21.29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose changes in the regulations governing the practice of falconry in the United States. We propose substantial reorganization of the current regulations, combining 50 CFR 21.28 and 21.29 and reorganizing the topics in those sections. We will add or change some provisions in the current regulations. The changes will make it easier to understand the requirements for falconry and the procedures for obtaining a falconry permit. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/09/05 70 FR 6978 Final Action 03/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1521. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF ENDANGERED STATUS AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE GILA CHUB Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are finalizing endangered status and the designation of critical habitat for the Gila chub. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/02 67 FR 51947 Final Action 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1522. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; APPROPRIATE REFUGE USES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668(dd) to 668(ee) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This policy (FWS Manual) provides a procedure for determining whether uses other than the six priority wildlife-dependent recreational uses (hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation) are appropriate on refuges. This policy establishes a process for deciding when it is appropriate to allow nonpriority uses. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy 01/16/01 66 FR 3673 Comment Period Extended 03/15/01 66 FR 15136 Comment Period Reopened 05/15/01 66 FR 26879 Comment Period Reopened 06/21/01 66 FR 33268 Final Action 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: This RIN previously included policies concerning mission, goals, and purposes; wildlife-dependent recreation uses; and wilderness stewardship. These policies have been separated into distinct actions, each bearing a unqiue RIN. Agency Contact: Carol Carson, Refuge Program Specialist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N Fairfax Dr Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22205 Phone: 703 358-2490 Related RIN: Split from 1018-AU24, Split from 1018-AU25, Split from 1018-AU26, Split from 1018-AU27 RIN: 1018-AG46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1523. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE JOHNSTON'S FRANKENIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to remove the Johnston's frankenia from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. This action is based on new information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/22/03 68 FR 27961 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and [[Page 27070]] State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH53 _______________________________________________________________________ 1524. ADDITION OF THE GREAT WHITE SHARK AND THE CAPE STAG BEETLES TO APPENDIX III UNDER CITES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in 50 CFR part 23 by adding the great white shark and Cape stag beetles to Appendix III under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Pat Ford, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: pat--ford@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1525. IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES; ADDING BLUE-FRONTED AMAZON PARROTS FROM ARGENTINA'S APPROVED SUSTAINABLE USE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE APPROVED LIST OF NON-CAPTIVE BRED SPECIES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow the importation into the United States of parrots removed from the wild in Argentina under an approved sustainable use management plan. This is the first such plan that, if approved, would contribute to the goals of the Wild Bird Conservation Act to promote the conservation of exotic birds through sustainable use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/06/03 68 FR 46559 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/29/05 70 FR 15798 Reopened Comment Period End 04/28/05 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH89 _______________________________________________________________________ 1526. PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF SPANISH CEDAR BY THE GOVERNMENT OF PERU Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This notice advises the public that, by unilateral action provided for in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Government of Peru has listed Spanish cedar in CITES Appendix III. This listing invokes certain permitting requirements to assist Peru in controlling trade in this species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Pat Ford, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: pat--ford@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1527. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF TWO AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to reclassify the turquoise parakeet (Neophema pulchella) and the scarlet-chested parakeet (Neophema splendida) from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/02/03 68 FR 52169 Final Rule 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI04 [[Page 27071]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1528. 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 Extended 12/10/01 66 FR 63665 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1529. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREE SNAILS AND ONE AMPHIPOD Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 6, 2002, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We will list and designate critical habitat for Koster's springsnail, Noel's amphipod, Pecos assiminea, and the Roswell springsnail in New Mexico and Texas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/12/02 67 FR 6459 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/31/02 67 FR 38059 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI15 _______________________________________________________________________ 1530. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING RESIDENT CANADA GEESE POPULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would establish a regulation authorizing State wildlife agencies to conduct indirect and/or direct population control management activities on resident Canada geese, including the take of birds. The intent of this rule is to allow State wildlife management agencies sufficient flexibility to deal with problems caused by resident Canada geese and to guide and direct Canada goose population growth and management activities in the coterminous United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/21/03 68 FR 50496 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1531. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SOUTHWEST ALASKAN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE NORTHERN SEA OTTER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We proposed listing the southwest Alaskan distinct population segment of the Northern sea otter, found mostly in the Aleutian Islands and the Alaska peninsula and adjacent waters. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/11/04 69 FR 6600 NPRM; Announcement of Public Hearing 05/05/04 69 FR 25055 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1532. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PERMITS FOR FOREIGN LISTED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will issue a policy clarifying the process used for issuing Endangered Species Act permits for foreign listed species. [[Page 27072]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Proposed Policy 08/18/03 68 FR 49512 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Timothy J. Van Norman, Chief, Branch of Permits, International, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2350 Fax: 703 358-2281 Email: tim--vannorman@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1533. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN DIEGO FAIRY SHRIMP Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We proposed designation of critical habitat for the endangered San Diego Fairy shrimp, a freshwater crustacean found in southern California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/22/03 68 FR 19888 NPRM Comment Period Reopened; Draft Economic Analysis; Notice of Public Hearing 04/08/04 69 FR 18516 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI71 _______________________________________________________________________ 1534. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to establish a nonessential experimental population for the Northern aplomado falcon, to facilitate the recovery of this endangered species and to ensure that its reintroduction will not impose new restrictions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/09/05 70 CFR 6819 Final Rule 02/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI80 _______________________________________________________________________ 1535. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS FOR THE SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX, ADDAX, AND DAMA GAZELLE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Based on comments received, we may finalize a rule to list three species of antelope (Scimitar-Horned oryx, addax, and the Dama gazelle) as endangered. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/05/91 56 FR 56491 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 07/24/03 68 FR 43706 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 11/26/03 68 FR 66395 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI82 _______________________________________________________________________ 1536. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; MILITARY READINESS EXEMPTION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 107-314 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The 2003 Defense Authorization Bill, signed by the President on December 2, 2002, requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop and issue regulations that exempt the Armed Forces from incidental take of migratory birds during authorized military readiness activities. The Department of Defense must concur with these regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/02/04 69 FR 31074 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI92 [[Page 27073]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1537. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF EGGERT'S SUNFLOWER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES AND DETERMINATION THAT DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT IS NOT PRUDENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on a proposal to remove the Eggert's sunflower from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. This action is based on the recent completion of population and distribution studies, the commitment of land managers to the protection and management of several populations, and the discovery of previously undocumented populations throughout the species' range. On May 22, 1997, the Eggert's sunflower was designated as a threatened species. This species is known to occur in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/05/04 69 FR 17627 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ08 _______________________________________________________________________ 1538. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE FISH SLOUGH MILK-VETCH Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Fish Slough milk- vetch. On October 6, 1998, the Fish Slough milk-vetch, a plant species native to California, was listed as a threatened species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/04/04 69 FR 31552 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1539. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MUNZ'S ONION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 30, 2004. Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for Munz's onion. On October 13, 1998, the Munz's onion, a plant native to California, was listed as endangered. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/04/04 69 FR 31569 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ10 _______________________________________________________________________ 1540. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN JACINTO VALLEY CROWNSCALE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the San Jacinto Valley Crownscale. On October 13, 1998, the San Jacinto Valley Crownscale, a plant species endemic to California, was listed as an endangered species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/06/04 69 FR 59844 NPRM Comment Period End 12/06/04 Final Rule 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1541. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COASTAL-PUGET SOUND, ST. MARY-BELLY RIVER, AND JARBIDGE RIVER POPULATION SEGMENTS OF BULL TROUT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Coastal-Puget Sound, St. Mary-Belly River, and Jarbidge River population segments of bull trout. The Coastal-Puget Sound bull trout population segment encompasses all Pacific Coast drainages within Washington, including Puget Sound. The St. Mary-Belly River bull trout population segment occurs in [[Page 27074]] northwest Montana. The Jarbidge River population segment occurs in Nevada. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/25/04 69 FR 35767 NPRM--Correction 07/19/04 69 FR 43058 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1542. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SALT CREEK TIGER BEETLE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2005, Settlement Agreement. Abstract: We will list the Salt Creek tiger beetle (Cicindela nevadica lincolniana) as endangered pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This subspecies is endemic to eastern Nebraska saline wetlands and associated streams in the northern third of Lancaster County and southern margin of Saunders County in Nebraska. On February 1, 2005, this action was proposed under an erroneous RIN (1018-AE59). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/01/05 70 FR 5101 Final Action 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT79 RIN: 1018-AJ13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1543. MARINE MAMMALS: REVISED DEFINITION OF ``AUTHENTIC NATIVE ARTICLES OF HANDICRAFTS AND CLOTHING'' Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1631 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: A final rulemaking action that removes language put into place by an FWS interim rule intended to govern the taking of northern sea otters by Alaska Natives for use in creating and selling handicrafts and clothing under section 101(b), the Native exemption section of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The proposed rule was published on June 4, 2004. Our interim rule revised the definition of ``authentic native articles of handicrafts and clothing'' in 50 CFR 18.3, to limit takes to the period ``on or before December 21, 1972'' and precluded the take of sea otters by Alaska Natives for use in creating and selling handicrafts and clothing under section 101(b). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/04/04 69 FR 31582 NPRM Comment Period End 08/03/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Agency Contact: Martin Kodis, Chief, Branch of Resource Management Support, Division of Habitat and Resource Conservation, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 400 ARL SQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-5496 Fax: 703 358-1869 Email: martin--kodis@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1544. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS; ADDING CONNECTICUT TO THE LIST OF STATES THAT MEET FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to add Connecticut to the list of States in which the practice of falconry is approved. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/20/04 69 FR 75892 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT63 _______________________________________________________________________ 1545. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER, CENTRAL DPS; 50 CFR 17 Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We proposed to designate critical habitat for the California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense), Central California population (Central population). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/10/04 69 FR 48569 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 27075]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: The NPRM that published 08/10/2004 (69 FR 48569) used the wrong RIN: it used 1018-AF68. It should have used 1018- AT68. Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1546. SEASONS, HARVEST LIMITS, METHODS, AND MEANS RELATED TO TAKING OF WILDLIFE FOR SUBSISTENCE USES DURING 2005-2006 REGULATORY YEAR (SUBPART D) Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to the taking of wildlife for subsistence uses during the 2005-06 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to annual review. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/31/04 69 FR 53023 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1547. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; COACHELLA VALLEY MILK-VETCH CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for the Coachella Valley milk- vetch, which occurs in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/14/04 69 FR 74468 Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT74 _______________________________________________________________________ 1548. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; THREAD-LEAVED BRODIAEA CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for the Thread-Leaved Brodiaea, which occurs in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/08/04 69 FR 71283 Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT75 _______________________________________________________________________ 1549. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; 2005-2006 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to establish annual hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds for the 2005-06 hunting season. We annually prescribe outside limits (frameworks), within which States may select hunting seasons. We also request proposals from Indian tribes that wish to establish special migratory bird hunting regulations on Federal Indian reservations and ceded lands. Migratory game bird hunting seasons provide hunting opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and permit harvests at levels compatible with migratory bird population status and habitat conditions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/06/05 70 FR 17573 NPRM Comment Period End 05/01/05 Final Action 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT76 [[Page 27076]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1550. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN MIGUEL ISLAND FOX, SANTA ROSA ISLAND FOX, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOX, AND SANTA CATALINA ISLAND FOX Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for four island fox species, which occur on the Channel Islands off California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/07/04 69 FR 60134 NPRM Comment Period End 12/06/04 Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI28 RIN: 1018-AT78 _______________________________________________________________________ 1551. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA; SOUTHWESTERN ALASKA COASTAL AREAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3101 to 3126 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to revise and clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal Subsistence Management Program in coastal areas in southwestern Alaska. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/08/04 69 FR 70940 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1552. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ARKANSAS RIVER SHINER Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2004. Final, Statutory, September 30, 2005. Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005. Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for the Arkansas River shiner, a fish, in portions of the Canadian River in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/06/04 69 FR 59859 NPRM Comment Period End 04/30/05 Final Action 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: marjorie--nelson@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT84 _______________________________________________________________________ 1553. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPREADING NAVARRETIA Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the spreading navarettia. On October 13, 1998, the spreading navarretia, a plant species native to California and Mexico, was listed as a threatened species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/07/04 69 FR 60110 NPRM Comment Period End 11/22/04 Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT86 _______________________________________________________________________ 1554. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 1, 2004. Final, Statutory, September 20, 2005. Final, Judicial, September 20, 2005. Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for the Western snowy plover. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/17/04 69 FR 75607 Final Action 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 [[Page 27077]] Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: marjorie--nelson@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT89 _______________________________________________________________________ 1555. CAPTIVE-BRED WILDLIFE REGULATION: EXCLUDING THE CAPTIVE-BRED SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX, ADDAX, AND DAMA GAZELLE FROM ENDANGERED STATUS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4201 to 4245 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to amend the Endangered Species Act regulations by adding a new subsection that would authorize otherwise-prohibited acts that enhance the propagation or survival of captive-bred populations of three antelope that have been proposed for listing as endangered: Scimitar-Horned oryx, Addax, and Dama gazelle. These species would not be exempted from the permit requirements of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/01/05 70 FR 5117 Final Rule 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 750 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT95 _______________________________________________________________________ 1556. [bull] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D: 2006-2007 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3111 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242 ; 50 CFR 100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would establish regulations for fishing seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2006-07 regulatory year. The rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual public review cycle. When final, this rulemaking would replace the fish and shellfish taking regulations included in the ``Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart D 2005-06 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife Regulations,`` which expire on March 31, 2006. This rule would also amend the Customary and Traditional Use Determinations of the Federal Subsistence Board and the General Regulations related to the taking of fish and shellfish. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/06/05 70 FR 1216 Final Rule 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1557. [bull] CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR FOUR VERNAL POOL CRUSTACEANS AND ELEVEN VERNAL POOL PLANTS IN CALIFORNIA AND SOUTHERN OREGON Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, July 2005. Court order: (1) Reconsider exclusions from the final designation of critical habitat, except for those lands within 5 California counties excluded based on potential economic impacts, and publish new final determination as to those lands within 120 days, inclusive of a 60-day public comment period on the exclusions; and (2) reconsider the exclusion of the five California counties based on potential economic impacts and publish a new final determination no later than July 31, 2005. Abstract: Pursuant to a court order, we confirmed the noneconomic exclusions made to our August 6, 2003, final rule to designate critical habitat for four vernal pool crustaceans and eleven vernal pool plants in California and southern Oregon (68 FR 46684). This action was published on March 8, 2005, under an erroneous RIN (1018-AI26). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 03/08/05 70 FR 11140 Final Rule 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI26 RIN: 1018-AU06 _______________________________________________________________________ 1558. [bull] AMENDMENT OF LOWER ST. JOHNS RIVER MANATEE REFUGE IN FLORIDA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 1361 to 1407 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to amend the current manatee protection area regulation for the Lower St. Johns River Manatee Refuge by lessening the restrictions in certain areas. This would allow small recreational watercraft a broader area of operation at 25 mph, thereby reducing the potential for collisions with commercial watercraft in the main channel. In addition, this change would permit use of new signage that would be more easily seen by boaters and more easily enforced, improving safety for manatees. [[Page 27078]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State URL For More Information: northflorida.fws.gov Agency Contact: David Hankla, Field Supervisor, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 6620 Southpoint Dr. South Suite 310, Jacksonville, FL 32216 Phone: 904 232-2580 Fax: 940-232-2404 Email: manatee@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AJ06 RIN: 1018-AU10 _______________________________________________________________________ 1559. [bull] DELISTING THE PREBLE'S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposal to delist the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse, removing it from the List of Endangered Species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/02/05 70 FR 5404 Final Rule 02/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1560. [bull] NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISSION, GOALS, AND PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 666 (dd); 16 USC 666 (ee) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This policy (FWS Manual) addresses the mission, goals, and purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System in the context of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy 01/16/01 66 FR 3668 Comment Period Extended 03/15/01 66 FR 15136 Comment Period Reopened 05/15/01 66 FR 26879 Comment Period Reopened 06/21/01 66 FR 33268 Final Action 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Carol Carson, Refuge Program Specialist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N Fairfax Dr Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22205 Phone: 703 358-2490 Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46 RIN: 1018-AU24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1561. [bull] NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; WILDLIFE-DEPENDENT RECREATION (HUNTING AND FISHING, VISITOR SERVICES, PROGRAM ELEMENTS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668 (dd); 16 USC 668 (ee) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 establishes that wildlife-dependent recreational uses (including hunting and fishing) are priority general public uses and must receive priority consideration over the general public uses. This policy describes how we will prioritize these uses. This policy also establishes new visitor services requirements, essential elements of a quality program, an additional level of environmental education programs, and program evaluation methods. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy 01/16/01 66 FR 3681 Comment Period Extended 03/15/01 66 FR 15136 Comment Period Reopened 05/15/01 66 FR 26879 Comment Period Reopened 06/21/01 66 FR 33268 Final Action 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Tom Reed, National Wildlife Refuge System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Visitor Services, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2243 Email: tom--reed@fws.gov James W. Kurth, Deputy Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 670 ARLSQ, MS 670 ARLSQ, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 703 358-1744 Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46 RIN: 1018-AU25 _______________________________________________________________________ 1562. [bull] NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668 (dd); 16 USC 668 (ee) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This policy (FWS Manual) modifies existing policy for implementing the Wilderness Act of 1964 and the Administration Act, as amended. This policy updates guidance on administrative and public activities on wilderness within the Refuge System. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy 01/16/01 66 FR 3708 Comment Period Extended 03/15/01 66 FR 15136 [[Page 27079]] Comment Period Reopened 05/15/01 66 FR 26879 Comment Period Reopened 06/21/01 66 FR 33268 Final Action 10/00/05 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: nancy--roeper@fws.gov Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46 RIN: 1018-AU27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1563. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISIONS TO THE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Presently, Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances only allow incidental take of species. The Service is proposing to clarify the range of activities permittable under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act. In addition, the Service is proposing to amend the policies to allow for intentional take of species in association with Safe Harbor Agreements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Under 1018-AH93 09/10/03 68 FR 53327 NPRM Comment Period Reopened Under 1018-AH93 02/23/04 69 FR 8161 1018-AH93 Withdrawn 09/10/04 Final Action Under 1018-AU29 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Nancy Green, Biologist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 430 E 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: nancy--green@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH93 RIN: 1018-AU29 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1564. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1994 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1374 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 104 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes the Director of the Service, acting on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior, to issue permits for activities otherwise prohibited by the Act. Regulations will be developed for issuance of permits and the 1994 amendments to the Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AE72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1565. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS BY LEVEL B HARASSMENT; ISSUANCE OF GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PERMITS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 103-238; 16 USC 1361 to 1407 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to issue regulations that would allow us to authorize harassment but not injury or death of marine mammals under our jurisdiction, for scientific research and for photography for educational or commercial purposes. This rule would further implement the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF26 _______________________________________________________________________ 1566. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS FOR 12 SPECIES OF PICTURE-WING FLIES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq [[Page 27080]] CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose endangered status pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, for 12 species of Hawaiian picture- wing flies--Drosophila aglaia, D. differens, D. hemipeza, D. heteroneura, D. montgomeryi, D. mulli, D. musaphilia, D. neoclavisetae, D. obatai, D. ochrobasis, D. substenoptera, and D. tarphytrichia. These species are found on one or more of the following Hawaiian Islands: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii. These 12 species face substantial threats from one or more of the following: habitat degradation, loss of host plants, biological pest control, and predation from alien arthropods. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/17/01 66 FR 3964 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG23 _______________________________________________________________________ 1567. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE DOLLY VARDEN AS A THREATENED SPECIES IN WASHINGTON DUE TO SIMILARITY OF APPEARANCE TO BULL TROUT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to list the Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) as threatened under the ``Similarity of Appearance'' provision of the Endangered Species Act in Washington, due to its similarity of appearance to the bull trout. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/09/01 66 FR 1628 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1568. RELEASE OF CAPTIVE-REARED MALLARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are resuming review of all aspects of regulations pertaining to the release and harvest of captive-reared mallards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Intent 08/28/01 66 FR 45274 Notice of Availability 08/26/03 68 FR 51231 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1569. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY OWL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will propose a new designation of critical habitat for the Cactus ferruginous pygmy owl distinct population segment found in Arizona. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/27/02 67 FR 71031 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/25/03 68 FR 8730 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/28/03 68 FR 22353 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1570. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; EIDERDOWN FROM ICELAND Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 95-616; 16 USC 712(2); PL 106-108 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will allow the importation into the United States of processed Icelandic eiderdown. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/05/03 68 FR 52727 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI64 [[Page 27081]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1571. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 11, 2003, Court order. Abstract: We plan to finalize critical habitat for the Coastal California gnatcatcher, a threatened bird found in southern California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/24/03 68 FR 20228 NPRM Comment Period Reopen, Draft Econ Analysis Avail, Public Hearing 04/08/04 69 FR 18515 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1572. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REVISIONS TO GENERAL EXCEPTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 95-616; 92 Stat 3112 (16 USC 712(2)); PL 106-108 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under this rule, some public institutions which are now exempted from permit requirements would be required to obtain permits in order to possess migratory birds. It would create new exemptions for State and Federal resource managers and it would establish husbandry requirements applicable to exempt facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations, Businesses Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1573. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742a to 742j; PL 106-108 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will revise and update a significant portion of the regulations governing migratory game bird hunting. This rule will also use plain language to clarify these regulations. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department 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: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1574. REVISION OF THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSPORT OF EAGLE FEATHERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 1531 to 1544 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will develop regulations that allow the temporary transport of eagle feathers to and from the United States by Indian people of Canada and regulations that will streamline the permit process that allows transport of eagle feathers to and from Canada and Mexico by members of federally recognized Indian tribes. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1575. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE EASTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are planning to remove the eastern Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf, consisting of 21 States, from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. The reasons for this action are the following: the achievement of all recovery criteria and completion of suitable state wolf management plans by Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/01/03 68 FR 15876 NPRM 07/21/04 69 FR 43664 NPRM and Notice of Public Hearings 08/13/04 69 FR 50147 NPRM/Notice of Public Hearing 09/29/04 69 FR 58119 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 27082]] Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20 RIN: 1018-AJ03 _______________________________________________________________________ 1576. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to remove the western Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. The reason for this action is the following: On the basis of estimates compiled in December 2002, we conclude that the wolf population has achieved the required third year of its population recovery criteria. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/01/03 68 FR 15879 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20 RIN: 1018-AJ04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1577. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE SPECIES; BOIGA SNAKES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review available economic and biological information on snakes in the genus Boiga for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/12/03 68 FR 53705 NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Endangered Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2034 Email: erin--williams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT28 _______________________________________________________________________ 1578. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA (BARGE CANAL EXCEPTION) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning to make a final determination on the proposed rule to create an exception to the regulations governing the Barge Canal manatee refuge in Brevard County, Florida. Under this exception, parties may apply for authorization to conduct otherwise prohibited activities in the refuge if they can demonstrate to the Service that the activity can be pursued in such a manner that manatees will not be taken. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/16/02 67 FR 18572 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH80 RIN: 1018-AT39 _______________________________________________________________________ 1579. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE BOREAL TOAD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005, Settlement agreement (final listing due 09/30/05). Abstract: We plan to issue a proposed listing rule to list the boreal toad (Bufo boreas boreas) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. This subspecies occurs in western North America, in Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Yukon. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 [[Page 27083]] Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1580. LISTING THE MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY AS ENDANGERED; LISTING THE CASSIUS BLUE, CERAUNUS BLUE, AND NICKERBEAN (AMMON) BLUE BUTTERFLIES AS THREATENED DUE TO SIMILARITY OF APPEARANCE TO THE MIAMI BLUE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625, 100 Stat 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: FWS proposes to emergency list the Miami blue butterfly as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The geographic range of this butterfly has been severely reduced and is now restricted to Bahia Honda Key, Monroe County, Florida. The wild population of Miami blue is estimated at 45 to 50 adults. We also determine the cassius blue butterfly (Leptotes cassius theonus), ceraunus blue butterfly (Hemiargus ceraunus antibubastus or Hemiargus hanno antibubastus), and nickerbean (ammon) blue butterfly (Cyclargus (Hemiargus) ammon ammon) to be threatened due to similarity of appearance to the Miami blue, with a special rule pursuant to section 4(e) of the ESA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1581. LISTING OF 7 FOREIGN BUTTERFLY SPECIES UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to list 7 foreign butterfly species under the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/07/04 69 FR 70580 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Dr. Patricia S. De Angelis, Botanist, Division of Scientific Authority; Chair, Plant Conserv. All., Medicinal Plant Workg. Gp., Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: patricia--deangelis@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT83 _______________________________________________________________________ 1582. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE TOPEKA SHINER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning to establish a nonessential experimental population for the Topeka shiner. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1583. [bull] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D: 2007-2008 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE REGULATIONS Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242; 50 CFR 100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to the taking of wildlife for subsistence uses during the 2007-08 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary because Subpart D is subject to an annual review. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/06 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU15 [[Page 27084]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1584. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES--50 CFR PART 13 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/11/05 70 FR 18311 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local Agency Contact: Peter Thomas Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AC57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1585. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS: SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/10/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AE63 _______________________________________________________________________ 1586. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; ADDITION OF THE ASIAN SWAMP EEL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/10/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan Phone: 703 358-2464 Fax: 703 358-1800 Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF53 _______________________________________________________________________ 1587. POLICY ON GENERAL CONSERVATION PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/10/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF63 _______________________________________________________________________ 1588. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE BOULDER DARTER AND THE SPOTFIN CHUB IN SHOAL CREEK, ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/21/04 69 FR 61774 Final Rule 04/08/05 70 FR 17916 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1589. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; RECLASSIFICATION FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED STATUS FOR MARIANA FRUIT BAT (GUAM), AND THREATENED STATUS FOR MARIANA FRUIT BAT (CNMI) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/06/05 70 FR 1190 Final Action Effective 02/07/05 70 FR 1190 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: marjorie--nelson@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AE83 RIN: 1018-AH55 _______________________________________________________________________ 1590. AUDIT RESOLUTION POLICY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80; 43 CFR 12 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/10/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Kim Galvan Phone: 703 358-1851 Email: kim--galvan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1591. ADDITION BY INDONESIA OF RAMIN TO APPENDIX III UNDER THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/10/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Pat Ford Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: pat--ford@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI08 _______________________________________________________________________ 1592. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C--NONRURAL DETERMINATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 [[Page 27085]] Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/11/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI38 _______________________________________________________________________ 1593. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE LANE MOUNTAIN MILK-VETCH Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 04/08/05 70 FR 18219 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI78 _______________________________________________________________________ 1594. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLORADO BUTTERFLY PLANT Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/11/05 70 FR 1939 Final Action Effective 02/10/05 70 FR 1939 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1595. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ARROYO TOAD Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Revisions & Reopening of Comment Period 02/14/05 70 FR 7459 Final Rule 04/13/05 70 FR 19561 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1596. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER SANTA BARBARA COUNTY POPULATION Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM-Reopen Comment Period, NOA Draft Econ Analysis 10/07/04 69 FR 60138 Final Action 11/24/04 69 FR 68567 Final Action Effective 12/27/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1597. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE RIVERSIDE FAIRY SHRIMP Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM: NOA, Draft Econ Analysis and Reopen Comment Period 10/19/04 69 FR 61461 Final Rule 04/12/05 70 FR 19153 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1598. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2005-2006 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS Priority: Routine and Frequent CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 03/21/05 70 FR 13377 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1599. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART A AND SUBPART B Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/10/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 [[Page 27086]] Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT81 RIN: 1018-AT47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1600. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE TO CONTROL THE TRADE IN THREATENED BELUGA STURGEON Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/04/05 70 FR 10493 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Agency Contact: John Field Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: john--field@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI11 RIN: 1018-AT54 _______________________________________________________________________ 1601. CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF THE SEA CUCUMBER (ISOSTICHOPUS FUSCUS) BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ECUADOR Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/17/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Field Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: john--field@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT55 _______________________________________________________________________ 1602. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; EMERGENCY CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR SANTA ANA SUCKER Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM-NOA-Draft Econ Analysis and Reopen Comment Period 10/01/04 69 FR 58876 Final Action 01/04/05 70 CFR 425 Final Action Effective 02/03/05 Final Action Correction 02/17/05 70 FR 8037 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1603. CONFERRING DESIGNATED PORT STATUS ON MEMPHIS, TN, LOUISVILLE, KY, AND HOUSTON, TX Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/06/04 69 FR 70379 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1604. REGULATIONS FOR NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATIONS OF THE WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/06/05 70 FR 1285 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT61 _______________________________________________________________________ 1605. PERMIT REVOCATION REGULATIONS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT INCIDENTAL TAKE PERMITS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.22(b)(5); 50 CFR 17.32(b)(5); 50 CFR 13.28 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 12/10/04 69 FR 71723 Final Rule Effective 01/10/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Phone: 703 358-2106 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1606. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN LEE COUNTY, FL Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 04/07/05 70 FR 17863 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1607. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; BUENA VISTA LAKE SHREW CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/24/05 70 CFR 3734 Final Action Effective 02/23/05 70 CFR 3734 [[Page 27087]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1608. MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; PROPOSED SPRING/ SUMMER SUBSISTENCE ANNUAL HARVEST REGULATIONS FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS IN ALASKA DURING THE 2005 SUBSISTENCE SEASON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/20/04 69 FR 76362 Final Rule 04/08/05 70 FR 18243 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Fred Armstrong Phone: 907 786-3887 RIN: 1018-AT77 _______________________________________________________________________ 1609. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS CHECKERSPOT BUTTERFLY Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 12/21/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: marjorie--nelson@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH40 RIN: 1018-AT96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1610. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2006-2007 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS Priority: Routine and Frequent CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/01/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT97 _______________________________________________________________________ 1611. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; INTERIM RULE FOR BELUGA STURGEON (HUSO HUSO) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We allowed the trade in beluga sturgeon (Huso Huso) and its byproducts, provided that the specimens are accompanied by valid permits issued under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Effective 10/21/04 Interim Final Rule 10/26/04 69 FR 62415 Withdrawn 03/04/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU02 BILLING CODE 4310--55--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1612. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AC95 [[Page 27088]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1613. CURECANTI RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Final Rule 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry 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: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AC99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1614. REVISIONS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 462k CFR Citation: 36 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise existing regulations relating to the issuance of right-of-way permits across lands and waters under National Park Service administration. The current regulations are outdated. The new regulations will provide a process for the review, consideration, and approval or denial of requests for rights-of-way. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-7469 Fax: 202 219-8835 Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1615. COST RECOVERY FOR SPECIAL PARK USES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 462k; 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The National Park Service issues special use permits for activities such as special events, commercial photography, and utility rights-of-way in areas of the National Park System. Processing these permit requests is costly, but the NPS has not instituted a system for cost recovery, as is authorized by law. This rule will establish a procedure to enable the NPS to recover its costs from the permit beneficiaries. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-7469 Fax: 202 219-8835 Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD18 _______________________________________________________________________ 1616. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4702 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 67 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend 36 CFR part 67, which governs the certification of historic structures to receive Federal income tax incentives. This action is necessary so that the rule will more accurately reflect the management structure of the program, clarify the applicable standards of rehabilitation, and more rationally allocate the apportionment of the application fees. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bryan Mitchell, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, NC330, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 354-2078 Fax: 202 371-5197 Email: bryan--mitchell@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1617. VESSEL MANAGEMENT IN GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 410hh-4 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13.65 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would modify quotas and operating requirements for four types of motorized watercraft in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The rulemaking is necessary so that the National Park Service may more efficiently manage motorized watercraft use and protect park resources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AD25 _______________________________________________________________________ 1618. MAKING PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS OR SOUND TRACKS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined [[Page 27089]] 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 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AD30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1619. [bull] DISPOSITION OF CULTURALLY IDENTIFIABLE HUMAN REMAINS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would establish procedures for the disposition of culturally identifiable human remains in the possession or control of museums or Federal agencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tim McKeown, National NAGPRA Program officer, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 354-2206 Email: tim--mckeown@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1620. [bull] SPECIAL REGULATION FOR DRY TORTUGAS PARK Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 462k CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.27 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would implement changes made by PL 102-525. This includes name changes, protection of fisheries and the activities in the research natural area, and protection of shipwrecks. This rule will divide the park into four separate use zones; establish a zone as a research natural area (RNA); and regulate the use by permit, requiring the use of mooring buoys, and regulating the taking of fish species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry 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: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD32 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1621. COMMERCIAL USE AUTHORIZATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 105-391 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Public Law 105-391 became effective on November 13, 1998. The new Act mandates revised procedures for issuing commercial use authorizations. Section 417 of Public Law 105-391 requires that the Secretary promulgate implementing regulations as soon as practicable after the effective date of the Act. Existing regulations governing commercial use within National Parks are not adequate to administer the provisions of the new statute and must be revised to reflect new requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/27/02 67 FR 70899 NPRM Comment Period End 01/27/03 Final Action 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jo A. Pendry, Concessions Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1201 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7156 Fax: 202 219-1173 RIN: 1024-AC85 _______________________________________________________________________ 1622. PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in [[Page 27090]] designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/15/04 69 FR 65556 Final Rule 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry 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: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AC93 _______________________________________________________________________ 1623. FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/23/04 69 FR 51788 NPRM Comment Period End 10/22/04 Final Rule 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry 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: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AC94 _______________________________________________________________________ 1624. BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.92 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/05/04 69 FR 25043 NPRM Comment Period End 07/06/04 Final Rule 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry 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: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AC96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1625. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT; FUTURE APPLICABILITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule relates to one section of the regulations that implement the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This section will clarify the applicability of NAGPRA to museums and Federal agencies following the statutory deadlines for completion of summaries and inventories. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/20/04 69 FR 61613 Final Rule 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Robbins, Assistant Director, Cultural Resources, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, NC340, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 343-3388 Fax: 202 343-5260 Email: john--robbins@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1626. BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This part was last updated comprehensively in the early 1980s. This regulation will help to address new and emerging technology, clarify some regulations for the benefit of the public and enforcement staff, implement changes to reduce safety concerns, and make NPS regulations more consistent with State regulations in order to reduce confusion with the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/26/03 68 FR 51207 NPRM Comment Period End 12/24/03 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Jerry 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: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1627. NATIVE AMERICAN HANDICRAFTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 5964 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would implement section 416 of the National Parks [[Page 27091]] Omnibus Management Act of 1998, which encourages promotion of the sale of authentic United States Indian, Alaska native, Native Samoan, and Native Hawaiian handicrafts in units of the National Park System. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/25/04 69 FR 15286 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tony Sisto, Acting Chief of Concessions, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7156 RIN: 1024-AD20 _______________________________________________________________________ 1628. GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE: PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 462(k) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rule is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/17/05 70 FR 12988 Final Rule 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry 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: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1629. APOSTLE ISLANDS; SNOWMOBILES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow snowmobiles in designated areas of the park. This rulemaking is necessary because NPS general regulations that currently allow snowmobiles require that parks designate specific routes and areas for snowmobile use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/12/04 69 FR 49841 NPRM Comment Period End 10/12/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry 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: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD26 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1630. SPECIAL REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM; RELIGIOUS CEREMONIAL COLLECTION OF GOLDEN EAGLETS IN WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.101 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/01/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Patricia L. Parker Phone: 202 354-6963 Fax: 202 371-6609 Email: pat--parker@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AC86 _______________________________________________________________________ 1631. GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; SPECIAL REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.97 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/15/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brian O'Neill Phone: 415 561-4739 Fax: 415 561-4710 Email: brian--o'neill@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD03 _______________________________________________________________________ 1632. ALASKA PARK UNITS; SPECIAL REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/02/04 69 FR 70061 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan Phone: 202 208-7469 Fax: 202 219-8835 Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1633. APOSTLE ISLANDS; OFF-ROAD VEHICLES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82 [[Page 27092]] Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/01/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chick Fagan Phone: 202 208-7456 RIN: 1024-AD27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1634. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK--SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.13; 36 CFR 7.22; 36 CFR 7.21 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/10/04 69 FR 65348 Final Action Effective 12/10/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry Case Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD29 BILLING CODE 4310--70--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1635. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 385 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 175 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule contains procedures governing the operation of BIA- owned power utilities. BIA is revising this rule to incorporate new procedures on billing and collection of government debt. Once these changes are made, BIA will publish a new proposed rule for public comment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/07/96 61 FR 29040 NPRM Comment Period End 08/06/96 NPRM 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, 1849 C Street NW., MS 3543 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-5480 RIN: 1076-AD45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1636. TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 290 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for reviewing tribal plans for allocating revenues from gaming activities. The Secretary must determine whether the proposed rule is sufficient to promote tribal economic development and fund essential tribal programs, benefits, and services. BIA plans to revise the regulations in part 290 to include additional criteria to assist the Secretary in making this determination. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: George Skibine, Director, Indian Gaming Management Staff, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 2070 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 219-4066 RIN: 1076-AE24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1637. INDIAN COUNTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2802 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: BIA plans to amend its regulation governing law enforcement in Indian country by revising section 12.4 of subpart A and by adding new section 12.24 to subpart C to allow tribal law enforcement officials to travel outside Indian country to respond to incidents in another area and to transport evidence to and from locations in Indian country. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, Tribal Agency Contact: Peter Maybee, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., MS 4550 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-5787 Fax: 202 208-6170 RIN: 1076-AE35 _______________________________________________________________________ 1638. PROCLAMATION OF RESERVATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 467 CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will define the procedures and criteria to be used for issuance of reservation proclamations by the Secretary of the Interior. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Eufrona Snyder, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-3614 [[Page 27093]] Fax: 202 219-1065 RIN: 1076-AE40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1639. LOAN GUARANTY, INSURANCE, AND INTEREST SUBSIDY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 1496 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 103 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are revising our regulations to comply with the Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002, specifically 25 U.S.C. 1485(I), which requires the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations to facilitate, administer, and promote transfers of liens and guaranteed and insured portions of loans as intended under the Act. We also are introducing regulations to implement 25 U.S.C. 1497A and 1499, statutory changes dating back to 1988, concerning the guarantee of bonds and supplemental surety bonds. The lack of regulations relating to this subject has inhibited the use of these provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David B. Johnson, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of the Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-3026 RIN: 1076-AE42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1640. USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF INDIAN JUDGMENT FUNDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 1401 et seq CFR Citation: 25 CFR 87 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will update the existing provisions to reflect the changes to the Indian Judgment Funds Distribution Act that were made in 1992 by Public Law 102-572. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 219-2327 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AE43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1641. PREPARATION OF ROLLS OF INDIANS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 61 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will add the enrollment eligibility criteria for individuals who apply to share in the distribution of Western Shoshone Judgment funds. It will also set forth the method for establishing an application deadline date. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 219-2327 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AE44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1642. STANDARDS FOR APPROVING TRIBAL PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 117c CFR Citation: 25 CFR 111 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will provide standards for the review and approval of tribal requests for the authority to make per capita distributions from tribal funds held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior under Public Law 98-164, 25 U.S.C. 117a and 117b. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 219-2327 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AE45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1643. APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 9 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will: (1) Clarify who has a right to file and appeal; (2) provide firm deadlines for filing appeals and responses; (3) provide options to appellants if BIA delays making a decision on an appeal; and (4) Provide an expedited process for certain classes of appeals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cathy Wilson, Supervisory Water Rights Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 400 North 5th Street, 13th Floor POB 10, MS 420 Two Arizona Center, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602 379-6789 Fax: 602 379-6835 RIN: 1076-AE48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1644. [bull] UNCLAIMED MONEYS/WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 115 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will create one account in the Department to hold [[Page 27094]] 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 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE55 _______________________________________________________________________ 1645. [bull] TRUST FUNDS FOR TRIBES AND INDIVIDUAL INDIANS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 115 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend regulations to provide for direct payments to certain Individual Indian Money accounts, allow for quantified multiple fee owner interests in certain Indian land parcels, develop methodology for dealing with IIM accounts worth $1 or less with respect to reporting and accounting of fee for services of such accounts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1646. [bull] GRAZING PERMITS Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 166 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend the procedures the BIA uses to approve, grant, and administer permits for grazing on tribal land, individually owned Indian land, or Government land. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1647. [bull] RIGHTS-OF-WAY OVER INDIAN LANDS Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 25 USC 323 to 328; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 169 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend the procedures, terms, and conditions under which rights-of-way over and across tribal land, individually owned land, and government owned land may be granted. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE58 _______________________________________________________________________ 1648. [bull] PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES Priority: Other Significant 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 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1649. [bull] ENHANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 25 CFR 260 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will develop regulations to enhance the administration of the National Environmental Policy Act on Indian lands where significant environmental impact may be realized due to governmental activity in furtherance of the protection of Indian and tribal resources. [[Page 27095]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE60 _______________________________________________________________________ 1650. [bull] LEASING OF CERTAIN LANDS IN WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION, WYOMING: OIL AND GAS Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 39 Stat 519 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 227 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend procedures for entering into oil and gas leases on Wind River Indian Reservation, Wyoming. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE61 _______________________________________________________________________ 1651. [bull] LEASING OF OSAGE RESERVATION LANDS FOR OIL AND GAS MINING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 34 Stat 543 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 226 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend procedures on Osage Reservation lands for entering into oil and gas mining leases, operations oversight, cessation of mining operations, lessee requirements, penalties and appeals regarding adverse decisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE62 _______________________________________________________________________ 1652. [bull] SURFACE EXPLORATION, MINING, AND RECLAMATION OF LANDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 34 Stat 539 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 216 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend procedures to ensure adequate measures are taken to avoid, minimize, or correct damage to the environment - land, water, and air - and to avoid, minimize, or correct hazards to the public health and safety due to surface exploration, mining, and reclamation of lands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE63 _______________________________________________________________________ 1653. [bull] LEAD AND ZINC MINING OPERATIONS AND LEASES, QUAPAW AGENCY Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 41 Stat 1248; 50 Stat 68 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 215 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend procedures for administering lead and zinc mining by the Quapaw Agency, Oklahoma. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1654. [bull] LEASING OF OSAGE RESERVATION LANDS, OKLAHOMA: MINING-- EXCEPT OIL AND GAS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 34 Stat 543 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 214 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend procedures for administering mining laws, except for oil and gas, on the Osage Reservation, Oklahoma, to include operations, rental fees and obligations, use of surface lands and homesteads in environmentally responsible manner, and reports and forfeiture processes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of [[Page 27096]] the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1655. [bull] LEASING OF RESTRICTED LANDS OF MEMBERS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES, OKLAHOMA: MINING Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 35 Stat 312 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 213 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend procedures to acquire leases, establish rent and royalty rates, ensure environmentally sound operations, and remove restrictions against alienation on Indian lands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1656. [bull] LEASING OF ALLOTTED LANDS FOR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 212 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend administrative procedures for the development of individual Indian oil and gas, geothermal, and solid mineral resources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1657. [bull] LEASING OF TRIBAL LANDS FOR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 25 USC 396; 52 Stat 347; 70 Stat 774 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 211 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend procedures utilized by the Secretary to ensure that Indian mineral owners desiring to have their resources developed are afforded the maximum protection of such resources enabling them to realize the best economic interest that minimizes adverse environmental and cultural impacts based on such development. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1658. [bull] TERMS AND CONDITIONS: COAL LEASES Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 25 CFR 200 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend regulatory language to reference the applicability of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1659. [bull] LAND RECORDS AND TITLE DOCUMENTS Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 34 Stat 137; 35 Stat 312; 64 Stat 1262 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 150 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend procedures governing the recording, custody, maintenance, use, and certification of title documents and the issuance of title status reports on Indian lands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1660. [bull] PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES--APPEALS TO THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 36 Stat 855 to 856, as amended CFR Citation: 25 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will establish procedures to appeal Indian probate [[Page 27097]] matters to the Office of Hearings and Appeals Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE71 _______________________________________________________________________ 1661. [bull] GENERAL FORESTRY REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 406; 25 USC 407; 25 USC 413; 25 USC 415; 25 USC 466; 25 USC 5; 25 USC 9 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 163 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend procedures to manage and improve timber productivity, grazing, wildlife, fisheries, recreation, aesthetics, cultural, and other traditional values of Indian Tribes as they may pertain to Indian forest land activities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1662. [bull] LEASES AND PERMITS Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will establish procedures for entering into business leases on Indian and government lands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Singer, Special Assistant to the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4866 RIN: 1076-AE73 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1663. IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 385 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 171 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: BIA is revising this rule to incorporate new procedures on billing and collection of Government debt. Once these changes are made, BIA will publish a new proposed rule for public comment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/05/96 61 FR 35167 NPRM Comment Period End 09/03/96 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Anevsky, 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1664. ALASKA RESUPPLY OPERATION Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: R.S. 465 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 142 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule makes technical revisions to reflect terms now in common usage, e.g., ``Regional Director'' and ``Traffic Manager.'' A new section refers to the application of Indian preference in hiring pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (25 USC 479). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/03/00 65 FR 47704 NPRM Comment Period End 10/02/00 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Duncan Brown, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 7229 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4582 Fax: 202 219-2100 Email: duncan--l--brown@ios.doi.gov RIN: 1076-AE04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1665. LEASES AND PERMITS ON INDIAN TRUST AND RESTRICTED LANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 635 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: BIA plans to amend its regulations governing leasing of Indian trust and restricted lands by revising subpart A and by adding subpart C and D covering residential leases and business leases on trust and restricted land. [[Page 27098]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/10/04 69 FR 6500 NPRM Comment Period End 05/10/04 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Kayla Danks, Real Estate Services, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW. MS 4639 - MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-3615 Fax: 202 219-1065 RIN: 1076-AE36 _______________________________________________________________________ 1666. REINDEER IN ALASKA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 500 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 243 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will codify procedures for processing requests for reindeer by non-native Alaskans. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/11/04 69 FR 11784 NPRM Comment Period End 06/09/04 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Warren Eastland, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, P.O. Box 25520, Juneau, AK 99802 Phone: 907 586-7321 RIN: 1076-AE37 _______________________________________________________________________ 1667. NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS GRAZING PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 640d et seq CFR Citation: 25 CFR 161 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will govern the grazing of livestock on the Navajo Partitioned Lands (NPL) of the former Navajo-Hopi Joint Use Area of the 1982 Executive order reservation. The purpose of these regulations is to conserve the rangelands of the NPL in order to maximize future use of the land for grazing and other purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/12/03 68 FR 64023 NPRM Comment Period End 02/10/04 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: James Orwin, Soil Conservationist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 3061 MIB 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-6464 Fax: 202 219-0006 RIN: 1076-AE46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1668. HOME-LIVING PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL CLOSURE AND CONSOLIDATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-110 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 36; 25 CFR 48 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the Secretary of the Interior has developed proposed regulations using negotiated rulemaking that address home-living programs and school closure and consolidation. The provisions covering home-living situations address home-living staffing, programs, and privacy. The closure and consolidation portion of the rule contains procedures for closing, consolidating, or substantially curtailing a school. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/12/04 69 FR 41770 NPRM Comment Period End 11/09/04 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Ave. SW. Room 7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505 248-7240 RIN: 1076-AE51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1669. WINNEMUCCA COURT OF INDIAN OFFENSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 13 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would revise part 11 to add the Winnemucca Indian tribe to the list of Courts of Indian Offenses. The purpose of establishing a Court of Indian Offenses at the Winnemucca tribe is to protect the persons, land, lives, and property of tribal members until the tribe reassumes or creates a law and order program for the reservation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales, Tribal Relations Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1951 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7629 RIN: 1076-AE52 [[Page 27099]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1670. CERTIFICATES OF DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 9 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will codify procedures for processing certificates of degree of Indian blood. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/18/00 65 FR 20775 NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/20/00 65 FR 38228 NPRM Comment Period End 07/17/00 NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/16/00 NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/25/01 66 FR 33654 NPRM Comment Period End 12/31/01 Final Action 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 219-2327 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AD97 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1671. BUY INDIAN ACT REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14 app A Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/01/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kim Romine Phone: 703 390-6461 Fax: 703 390-6582 RIN: 1076-AE07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1672. INDIAN HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 181 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/01/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Charles L. Jaynes Phone: 505 245-2100 Fax: 505 245-2106 RIN: 1076-AE47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1673. NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 39; 25 CFR 42 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/28/05 70 FR 22177 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Organizations Government Levels Affected: Tribal Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Agency Contact: Catherine Freels Phone: 505 248-7240 RIN: 1076-AE49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1674. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 31; 25 CFR 36 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/28/05 70 FR 21950 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Catherine Freels Phone: 505 248-7240 RIN: 1076-AE54 BILLING CODE 4310--02--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1675. REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIAL, PERSONNEL AND PIPE HANDLING OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250.108 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: MMS is seeking comments on various approaches to regulating operations involving the movement of material, personnel, and pipe on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities. MMS is examining several regulatory approaches because material, personnel, and pipe handling incidents continue to occur on the OCS on a regular basis. Responses to this request will help MMS establish an appropriate regulatory approach for improving the safety of these operations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 27100]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Joseph Levine, Chief, Operations Analysis Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 4024, MS 4020 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170-4817 Phone: 703 787-1032 Email: rules.comments@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD14 _______________________________________________________________________ 1676. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: MMS is seeking comments on regulatory options for the development of safety and environmental management systems (SEMS) for operations conducted on the Outer Continental Shelf under MMS jurisdiction. The options range from voluntary implementation to establishment of a 12-element program. MMS believes that effective use of SEMS would improve safety and environmental performance on the OCS. Comments on the options will help MMS determine the best approach for integrating SEMS into its regulatory program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local Agency Contact: Bud Danenberger, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1598 RIN: 1010-AD15 _______________________________________________________________________ 1677. [bull] COST RECOVERY FOR PLANS, PERMITS, AND INSPECTIONS FOR OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Independent Office Appropriations Act of 1952 (31 U.S.C. 9701) established that government services should be self-sustaining to the extent possible. This Act authorized government agencies to charge fairly for these services, based on the costs to the Government, the value of the service to the recipient, public policy, and other relevant facts. MMS incurs costs for various services it provides to the oil and gas industry operating in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This rule would enable MMS to recover these costs, which may include filing fees for geological and geophysical permits, exploration and development plans, deep water operations plans, well permits, facility permits, and structure permits. MMS currently does not charge for these services. Rulemaking is the only method available to impose these fees and comply with the intent of Congress to recover government costs. This is a separate rulemaking from the proposed rule for cost recovery (RIN 1010-AD16), which proposes fees for different services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Angela Mazzullo, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1691 RIN: 1010-AD23 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1678. LATE AND OVERPAYMENT INTEREST Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 218; 30 CFR 230 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule allows MMS to pay interest on Federal onshore and offshore oil and gas royalty overpayments and makes interest charges more equitable between the payor and the recipient. Interest will be paid on overpayments related to royalty, rent and estimates resulting from sales of Federal onshore and offshore oil and gas production. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2 P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1679. TAKES VS. ENTITLEMENTS REPORTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 31 USC 9701 et seq; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 5 USC 301 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 205 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule addresses reporting and payment requirements for production removed and sold from a Federal lease, unit participating area, or communitization agreement beginning September 1996. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 [[Page 27101]] NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2 P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1680. PREPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule allows payors to prepay royalty in lieu of monthly royalty payments for their marginal properties with approval from the affected States. It will establish the criteria used by payors, States, and MMS to calculate, report, and monitor royalty prepayments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2 P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1681. ROYALTY RELIEF TERMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the circumstances that discontinue the existing royalty relief for end-of-life oil and gas leases and expands the eligibility criteria for leases to qualify for this program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC58 _______________________________________________________________________ 1682. DATA RELEASE AND DEFINITIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 subpart A Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend 30 CFR part 250 subpart A by adding a new definition revising the existing definition, clarifying or expanding certain requirements, and making administrative changes. We are adding a new section pertaining to notifying MMS on production status. We are reorganizing the forms data release table and adding entries for three new forms. We are expanding the requirements pertaining to submitting digital data. The proposed rule will provide additional time for exploration and development activities through the use of suspensions of operations for qualified leases in Alaska. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1683. 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. 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 08/00/05 Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2 P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1010-AC24 RIN: 1010-AD00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1684. REDUCTION TO ROYALTY RELIEF IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203 [[Page 27102]] Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The recently published final rule 1010-AC71 created a process for certain leases (those that are inadequately helped by our formal relief systems) to seek special royalty relief. However overly restrictive eligibility criteria may exclude some leases that fulfill statutory purposes while redundant criteria may include other leases that do not fit statutory purposes. This rule will refine the eligibility criteria to include marginal discoveries in the shallow water part of the Gulf of Mexico that may offer meaningful conservation or infrastructure preservation benefits. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD02 _______________________________________________________________________ 1685. LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will rewrite the existing rules at 30 CFR part 256 to make them clearer. The rule has been reorganized and streamlined to better reflect the 5-year and lease sale processes as they have evolved since the last rewrite in the 1980's. There are few substantive changes to the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Jane A. Roberts, Paralegal Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 623, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070 Phone: 703 787-1275 RIN: 1010-AD06 _______________________________________________________________________ 1686. PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS AND ENDANGERED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would revise subpart B to require lessees to provide information on the requirements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). It identifies environmental, monitoring, and mitigation information that lessees must submit with exploration and development and production. The proposed rule would ensure that lessees conduct their activities in a manner consistent with the provisions of the ESA and MMPA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD10 _______________________________________________________________________ 1687. PIPELINE SAFETY RULE PHASE I Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 43 USC 1331 et seq Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Subpart J Safety regulations are 20 years old and technically and administratively out of date with MMS policies, practices, and safety requirements issued elsewhere in regional notices to lessees (NTLs) and letters to lessees (LTLs). This proposed rule is the first phase of a planned two-phase update of the regulations. This phase I will incorporate the NTLs and LTLs and give the requirements the force and weight of law. Additionally, the rule will be rewritten and reformatted for added clarity and will incorporate several new pipeline design standards to technically update the design information included in the current regulation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1688. 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 will eliminate most restrictions on production rates and clarify flaring and venting limits. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/05 [[Page 27103]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1689. 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 07/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1690. ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY FOR OCS OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The FY 2005 budget request for MMS includes $1 million to be raised in cost recovery fees to offset the bureau's operating costs. The fees will be requested under the authority provided in title V of the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 (31 U.S.C. 9701), a Governmentwide authority that permits cost recovery. This regulation would change some existing fees and add several new fees. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Angela Mazzullo, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1691 RIN: 1010-AD16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1691. OPEN AND NONDISCRIMINATORY MOVEMENT OF OIL AND GAS AS REQUIRED BY THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1863 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 270 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) requires pipelines to provide open and non-discriminatory access to shippers of production. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has historically enforced this provision through its enforcement of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the Interstate Commerce Act. Beginning in the 1990s, FERC began relinquishing NGA jurisdiction over some of these pipelines. FERC contended it still maintained authority under OCSLA, however, the Courts have ruled otherwise. In order to provide shippers with a methodology to file complaints alleging denial of access or discriminatory access, MMS is proposing regulations to fill this regulatory gap. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Martin Grieshaber, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2 P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225 Phone: 303 231-3211 RIN: 1010-AD17 _______________________________________________________________________ 1692. [bull] REVISIONS TO RULES GOVERNING PLATFORMS AND STRUCTURES AND PIPELINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed revisions are necessary because of aging OCS infrastructure and the movement of OCS facilities into deeper waters through the use of new technology. These proposed revisions would require lease operators and pipeline right-of-way holders to: (1) Submit information on the structural integrity of their OCS platforms; (2) submit an inspection program to MMS yearly; (3) provide additional information if they propose using unbonded flexible pipe or install pipeline risers on floating platforms. The proposed rule, at the request of industry, incorporates an industry-developed document into our regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Larry Ake, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070 Phone: 703 787-1567 RIN: 1010-AD18 _______________________________________________________________________ 1693. [bull] OIL AND GAS WELL CEMENTING REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250.198; 30 CFR 250.415 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: MMS is proposing to incorporate by reference the First Edition of the American Petroleum [[Page 27104]] Institute's Recommended Practice for Cementing Shallow Water Flow Zones in Deep Water Wells (API RP 65) into its regulations. This action will establish a series of best cementing practices for lessees to evaluate when cementing wells in deep water areas of the OCS that are prone to shallow water flow. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Joseph Levine, Chief, Operations Analysis Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 4024, MS 4020 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170-4817 Phone: 703 787-1032 Email: rules.comments@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD19 _______________________________________________________________________ 1694. [bull] REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT AND PRIVACY ACTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2107; 25 USC 396; 30 USC 1023; 30 USC 1751(a); 30 USC 189; 30 USC 190; 30 USC 359; 31 USC 3716; 43 USC 1334; 44 USC 3505(a); 5 USC 301 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 218 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend current reporting requirements to delete references to old reports, designations, systems, and codes; and add new ones as needed, including taxpayer identification number reporting required by the Debt Collection Improvement Act. It will also change the definition of individual in the Privacy Act regulations to be consistent with congressional intent. MMS faces substantial risk if it does not provide regulatory authority for the current reporting scheme and compliance with the Debt Collection Improvement and Privacy Acts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2 P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD20 _______________________________________________________________________ 1695. [bull] FEDERAL SODIUM AND POTASSIUM VALUATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will: (1) Create valuation rules for sodium and potassium minerals, which are currently subject to generic regulations governing solid minerals; (2) make existing rules more specific and clear. This rule would affect all lessees because they would have to comply when computing Federal production royalties. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2 P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD21 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1696. PLANS AND INFORMATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 25 CFR 250; 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: MMS requires companies to submit for approval their exploration and development plans for activities on the Outer Continental Shelf. The companies must submit these plans before they can begin any activities, except preliminary activities. This rule would rewrite the requirements into clearer language and organize them into discrete sections by topic, to make them easier to follow. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35372 Comment Period Extended 12/13/02 67 FR 46616 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1697. INCIDENT REPORTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: There continues to be rapid growth in offshore exploration and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico. Since safety is our top priority, we must upgrade our accident investigation functions. To do this we need accurate and timely information. This rule is the only way to require [[Page 27105]] operators, lessees, and permit holders in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) to give us a written report about each OCS accident. It will also establish clearer guidelines for accident reporting thresholds and timing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/08/03 68 FR 40585 NPRM Comment Period End 12/05/03 Final Action 07/00/05 Final Action Effective 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1698. PROPRIETARY TERMS AND DATA DISCLOSURE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would modify the proprietary terms for geophysical data and information and any of their derivatives that MMS acquires under 30 CFR part 251. We propose to change the beginning of the proprietary terms from the date of submission to MMS to the date MMS issues the permit. The rule would also allow selective disclosure of geological and geophysical data and information and allow selective disclosure of data and information generated on a lease to persons with a direct interest in issues concerning field determination and royalty relief eligibility. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/17/02 67 FR 46942 NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/02 Final Action 06/00/05 Final Action Effective 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1699. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OFFSHORE FLOATING PRODUCTION FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are proposing to amend our regulations to better address floating offshore platforms that, until now, have not been expressly covered. This will require a complete rewrite of subpart I to include floating production systems. These systems are variously described as column-stabilized units; floating production, storage, and offloading facilities; tension-leg platforms; spars; etc. We are also incorporating into our regulations a body of industry standards pertaining to floating productions systems, and this will save the public the costs of developing government standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/27/01 66 FR 66851 NPRM Comment Period End 02/12/02 Comment Period Extended 03/28/02 67 FR 14902 Final Action 05/00/05 Final Action Effective 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC85 _______________________________________________________________________ 1700. BLOWOUT PREVENTION FOR PRODUCTION TREE COILED TUBING WORKOVER OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule would upgrade blowout prevention requirements for well workover operations conducted using coiled tubing while the well- head production tree is in place. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/22/04 69 FR 34625 NPRM Comment Period End 08/23/04 Final Action 07/00/05 Final Action Effective 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1701. FEDERAL GAS VALUATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend the existing rules governing valuation for royalty purposes of natural gas produced from Federal leases. In evaluating these rules, MMS has identified several issues that warrant further public comment. MMS is therefore proposing these amendments in an effort to improve the current rule and to correct some technical problems. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Public Meetings 04/10/03 68 FR 17565 NPRM 07/23/04 69 FR 43944 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management [[Page 27106]] Service, MS 302B2 P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1702. SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS FOR ULTRA-DEEP DRILLING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow suspension of operations for leases in less than 800 meters of water on geologic structures targeted by an ultra-deep well that has commenced drilling. The high cost and complexity of drilling an ultra-deep well discourage companies from drilling without sufficient expectation of using the information as part of a larger drilling program. This proposed rule allows companies that drill an ultra-deep well to use the information gained to analyze geologically related leases and provides additional time to drill those leases. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/14/05 70 FR 7451 NPRM Comment Period End 03/16/05 Final Rule 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1703. [bull] PROVIDING CONTACT INFORMATION TO MMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 396; 30 USC 189; 31 USC 3176; 43 USC 1334; 44 USC 3506(a); 5 USC 301 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 290 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: MMS needs to amend its current regulations to reflect updated procedures for businesses to use when supplying MMS with their contact information. Because the existing rule contains obsolete procedures, MMS is not receiving updated contact information that it needs to be able to send important correspondence to companies. This rule will put a small burden on industry to complete an address/contact form on an as-needed basis. The form will be made available to industry by request or via the MMS website. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2 P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD22 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1704. DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE--API 510--PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTION CODE: MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, RATING, REPAIR, AND ALTERATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 02/14/05 70 FR 7401 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC95 _______________________________________________________________________ 1705. FEDERAL OIL VALUATION Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/05/04 69 FR 24959 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD04 BILLING CODE 4310--MR--S [[Page 27107]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1706. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 829; 30 CFR 830; 30 CFR 845; 30 CFR 870; 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 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Art Abbs, Birmingham Field Office Director, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 135 Gemini Circle, Suite 215, Homewood, AL 35209 Phone: 205 290-7282 Email: aabs@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AB70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1707. REVEGETATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 816 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise the topsoil replacement and revegetation standards. The revisions will encourage species diversity on reclaimed lands, remove a possible impediment to the use of woody vegetation in revegetating mined land, and provide similar revegetation success standards in both areas of more than 26 inches of precipitation and in areas of less than 26 inches of precipitation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jim Fulton, Chief, Denver Field Division, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1999 Broadway, Suite 3320, Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303 844-1400 Email: jfulton@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC02 _______________________________________________________________________ 1708. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 784; 30 CFR 800 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are considering rulemaking to ensure adequate funding for the treatment of unanticipated long-term pollutant discharges including acid or toxic mine drainage, that develop as a result of surface coal mining operations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35070 ANPRM Comment Period End 10/15/02 67 FR 46617 NPRM 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2829 Email: drice@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC05 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1709. INDIAN LANDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 700; 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 750 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: OSM regulates mining on Indian lands and the States regulate mining on non-Indian lands. OSM proposed revisions to its regulations to clarify that the definition of ``Indian lands'' at 30 CFR 700.5 includes individual Indian trust allotments located within an approved tribal land consolidation area. The proposed clarification was required under the terms of a settlement agreement between the Department of the Interior and the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe to settle the tribes' challenges to a May 1989 Indian lands rulemaking. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/19/99 64 FR 8464 NPRM Comment Period End 06/21/99 64 FR 18585 Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Stephen Sheffield, Chief, Division of Technical Support, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10 SIB 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2883 RIN: 1029-AB83 _______________________________________________________________________ 1710. PROCESSING STATE PROGRAM AMENDMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 732 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are revising our regulations governing the processing of State program amendments. The existing regulations require us to take over an approved State program when the State fails to amend its program in a timely manner. This can be disruptive to the mining industry, expensive for the Federal Government, and, in many instances, unwarranted by the nature of the outstanding amendment. This rule will allow OSM to take action that is more appropriate in situations where the outstanding amendment does not [[Page 27108]] impair the effectiveness of the approved State Program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/03/03 68 FR 67776 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Andy DeVito, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 210 SIB, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2701 Email: adevito@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC06 _______________________________________________________________________ 1711. OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL SETTLEMENT RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 843; 30 CFR 847 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are proposing revisions to certain provisions of our December 19, 2000, final Ownership and Control rule in order to effectuate a settlement agreement that we entered into with the National Mining Association. Among other things, the rule would revise provisions of the 2000 final rule pertaining to the definitions of ownership and control, permit eligibility determinations, and challenges to ownership or control listings or findings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/29/03 68 FR 75036 Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Earl Bandy, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2679 Regency Road, Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: 859 260-8427 Email: ebandy@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC08 _______________________________________________________________________ 1712. FEE ALLOCATION RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 870; 30 CFR 872 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule sets forth the criteria and procedures that we are proposing to use to establish fees under the abandoned mine reclamation program provisions of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The fixed-rate fees established under SMCRA expire September 30, 2004. However, the Act requires that, for coal produced after that date, fees be established to continue to provide for transfers from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to the Combined Benefit Fund. This proposed rule would implement that requirement. We are also proposing to revise our regulations governing allocation and disposition of the fees collected and of other AML Fund income. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/17/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2829 Email: drice@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1713. CIVIL PENALTY ADJUSTMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 774 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would adjust the penalty amount of certain civil monetary penalties authorized by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The rule implements the Federal Civil Penalties inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. The law requires that civil monetary penalties be adjusted for inflation at least once every four years. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct FInal Rule 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Earl Bandy, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2679 Regency Road, Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: 859 260-8427 Email: ebandy@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1714. [bull] TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, OR SALE OF PERMIT RIGHTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 774 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On February 15, 2001, the National Mining Association (NMA) filed a lawsuit in Federal district court seeking to overturn certain provisions adopted in our 2000 Ownership and Control final rule. Under the terms of the settlement, OSM agreed, among other things, to publish a proposed rule for public comment concerning the transfer, assignment, or sale of permit rights. The rule will clarify for all interested groups what constitutes a transfer, assignment, or sale of permit rights. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/26/05 70 FR 3840 Final Rule 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Earl Bandy, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2679 Regency Road, Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: 859 260-8427 Email: ebandy@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC49 [[Page 27109]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1715. PLACEMENT OF EXCESS SPOIL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 781; 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 817 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will establish permit application requirements and review procedures for applications that propose to place excess spoil from surface coal mining operations into waters of the United States. In addition, it will modify the backfilling and grading regulations to minimize the creation of excess spoil and it will revise the regulations governing surface coal mining operations within 100 feet of a perennial or intermittent stream to more closely track the underlying statutory provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/07/04 69 FR 1036 Final Action 05/00/06 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: dhartos@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC04 BILLING CODE 4310--05--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Reclamation (RB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1716. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FACILITIES, LANDS AND WATERBODIES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 460 1-31; 43 USC 3736; . . . CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would establish regulations regarding public conduct on Reclamation lands and Reclamation projects, waters, and real property subject to the administration of Reclamation or in its custody. The rule is necessary to ensure the safety of the public, Reclamation employees, dams, facilities, and other resources in our jurisdiction. This proposed rule would replace an interim rule that we issued on April 17, 2002, and extended on April 3, 2003. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Gary Anderson, Policy Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007 Phone: 303 445-2891 RIN: 1006-AA45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1717. IMPLEMENATION OF THE TRUCKEE RIVER OPERATING AGREEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 104 Stat 3294 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 419 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would implement the Truckee River Operating Agreement. The agreement was negotiated to cover water stored in, released from, and passed through Truckee River reservoirs to satisfy Orr Ditch Decree water rights. The rule would ensure that this water conforms with the Orr Ditch Decree and the Truckee River General Eclectic Decree except where the water rights are either: (1) Voluntarily relinquished or (2) transferred under State law. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kenneth Parr, Manager, Special Projects, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office 705 North Plaza Street Room 320, Carson City, NV 89701-4015 Phone: 775 882-3436 RIN: 1006-AA48 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Bureau of Reclamation (RB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1718. [bull] PUBLIC CONDUCT ON BUREAU OF RECLAMATION LANDS AND PROJECTS; EXTENSION OF EXPIRATION DATE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 460 1-31 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In 2002 the Bureau of Reclamation published a final rule governing public conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Lands (the 2002 rule). The 2002 rule will expire on April 17, 2005. We are developing a new rule to replace the 2002 rule, but the new rule will not be finalized by April 17. This rule extends the effective date of the 2002 rule to allow us time to develop and publish the new rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Gary Anderson, Policy Analyst, Department of the [[Page 27110]] Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007 Phone: 303 445-2891 RIN: 1006-AA49 BILLING CODE 4310--09--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1719. [bull] MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAW; SURFACE MANAGEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 30 USC 21 et seq; 43 USC 1701 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3809 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will determine whether or to what degree the Department of the Interior will charge fair market value for the surface use of unclaimed lands and lands where claims have been determined to be invalid for mining activities involving locatable minerals under the Mining Law. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Scott Haight, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, P.O. Box 1160, Lewistown, MT 59547 Phone: 406 538-1930 Email: scott--haight@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD69 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1720. COST RECOVERY; MINERAL FILINGS AND OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 50 USC app 565 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3400; 43 CFR 3500; 43 CFR 3600; 43 CFR 3700; 43 CFR 3800 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend regulations for user fees for locatable minerals, mineral materials, and leasable minerals (solids and fluids) to adjust current fees or establish new fees in accordance with title V of the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 (user charges), OMB Circular A-25 User Charges and section 304 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/15/00 65 FR 78440 NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/01 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/16/01 66 FR 19413 Second NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5012 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1721. MINERAL PATENT APPLICATIONS; ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS, AND CONFLICTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3740; 43 CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3860; 43 CFR 3870 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise the filing and administrative procedures for mineral patent applications. It will also revise the procedures for filing adverse claims or protests against mineral patent applications and for mineral-in-character challenges to nonmineral land entries. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Barbara Gauthier-Warinner, Mineral Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-0398 Email: barbara--gauthier-warinner@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1722. CONSERVATION; HELIUM LEASING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 50 USC 167 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 16; 43 CFR 3196 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will redesignate, amend, and extend the regulations on conservation of helium to facilitate administration and implementation of provisions in the Helium Privatization Act. The rule will move these regulations to 43 CFR subpart 3196 to consolidate helium-related regulations [[Page 27111]] in one area for ease in finding and complying with them. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/19/00 65 FR 79325 ANPRM Comment Period End 03/26/01 NPRM 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Joseph B. Peterson, Chief, Division of Helium Resources, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Amarillo Field Office 801 S. Fillmore, Suite 500, Amarillo, TX 79101 Phone: 806 324-2614 RIN: 1004-AD35 _______________________________________________________________________ 1723. OIL AND GAS ONSHORE ORDER NO. 1 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3164 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would clarify the schedule for submitting and processing applications, define terms used, and introduce concepts that will make filing and processing more efficient. BLM does not intend to add significant new requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: James Burd, Natural Resource Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 501 LS1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5017 RIN: 1004-AD59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1724. ALASKA NATIVE VETERAN ALLOTMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 270-1 to 270-3 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2568 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would delete the requirement at 43 CFR 2568.77 that a veteran applicant must have posted the corners of his or her claim prior to filing an application with BLM. Removal of this requirement would place veteran allotment applicants on the same footing as thousands of applicants who filed under the original 1906 Alaska Native Allotment Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Connie Van Horn, Native Allotment Coordinator, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 222 W. 7th Avenue, No. 13, Anchorage, AK 99513 Phone: 907 271-3767 RIN: 1004-AD60 _______________________________________________________________________ 1725. MARGINAL OIL/GAS ROYALTY RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3103.4-2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will replace the existing stripper oil royalty reduction program. The new program will incorporate most of the Inspector General's concerns and recommendations from its three audits. In addition, the new program will expand Federal royalty relief to marginal gas production. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Rudy Baier, Division of Fluid Mineral Lease and Reservoir Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 653-2153 RIN: 1004-AD65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1726. [bull] PUBLIC LANDS AND RESOURCES; LAW ENFORCEMENT--CRIMINAL; RECREATION PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1241 to 1249; 16 USC 460l-6a; 16 USC 670g to 670n; 43 USC 1733 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 9268 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will remove outdated and superseded provisions in the law enforcement regulations pertaining to recreation management. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Keith Aller, Deputy Director, Office of Law Enforcement and Security, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 501-4819 Fax: 202 502-2582 Email: keith--aller@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1727. [bull] HEAVY OIL ROYALTY REDUCTION PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 30 USC 188 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3103 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will provide for a reduced royalty rate for producing a low gravity oil. It will determine what should be the threshold for what constitutes low gravity oil, and whether and/or how BLM will impose restrictions such as price thresholds, production caps, or other limitations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 [[Page 27112]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Rudy Baier, Division of Fluid Mineral Lease and Reservoir Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 653-2153 RIN: 1004-AD67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1728. [bull] PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 460l-6a; 43 USC 1740; Pub L 108-447 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2930 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will implement the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 (the Act), which replaced the permit fee authority of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, by changing the authority references in the regulations. The rule will also establish a $100 maximum penalty for a first offender's failure to pay a recreation fee, in accordance with the Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Lee Larson, Senior Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 301 LS, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5168 Fax: 202 452-7709 Email: lee--larson@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1729. [bull] SALES OF FOREST PRODUCTS; PREPARATION FOR SALE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 43 USC 1181e CFR Citation: 43 CFR 5420 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will make thinning timber sales more efficient by allowing third party scaling on any thinning timber sale that imposes an upper limit on the average diameer at breast height (DBH) of the trees to be harvested, such as 20 inches DBH. The rule will also establish procedures to minimize the potential for log theft. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kenny W. McDaniel, Forester Senior Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5097 Fax: 202 452-7702 Email: kenny--mcdaniel@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD70 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1730. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1181d; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 315; 43 USC 315a to 315r CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will ensure that BLM documents its consideration of the social, cultural, environmental, and economic consequences of grazing changes; provide that changes in grazing use will be phased in under certain circumstances; allow BLM to share title with permittees and lessees to range improvements in certain circumstances; make clear how BLM will authorize grazing if a BLM decision affecting a grazing permit is stayed pending administrative appeal; remove provisions in the present regulations concerning conservation use grazing permits; ensure adequate time for developing and successfully implementing an appropriate management action when BLM finds that rangelands do not meet standards and guidelines for rangeland health and that authorized grazing is a significant factor in not achieving one or more land health standards or not conforming with guidelines for grazing administration; and revise some administrative service charges. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 03/03/03 68 FR 9964 NPRM 12/08/03 68 FR 68452 NPRM Comment Period End 03/02/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, Regulatory Affairs Group (WO-630) 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5042 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD42 [[Page 27113]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1731. APPEALS PROCEDURES; HEARINGS PROCEDURES Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1840; 43 CFR 1850 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: BLM proposes to amend its regulations that govern administrative review procedures for protests of proposed decisions contested appeals of BLM decisions, and hearings on the record. The proposed regulations would provide more consistent procedures for administrative review of BLM decisions, and would clarify when and how BLM decisions go into effect and whether an appeal will stay the effectiveness of a BLM decision. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/17/96 61 FR 54120 NPRM Comment Period End 01/17/97 61 FR 58160 Second NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None 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: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC99 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1732. DESERT LAND ENTRIES Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2520 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/15/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren Phone: 202 452-7779 Fax: 202 452-7708 Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1733. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACT Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/22/05 70 FR 20970 Final Action Effective 06/21/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ron Montagna Phone: 202 452-7782 Email: ron--montagna@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC74 _______________________________________________________________________ 1734. OIL AND GAS LEASING OPERATIONS; BONDING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3104; 43 CFR 3154 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/15/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ian Senio Phone: 202 452-5049 Email: ian--senio@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1735. LAND USE PLANNING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1600 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/23/05 70 FR 14561 Final Action Effective 04/22/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Ian Senio Phone: 202 452-5049 Email: ian--senio@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD57 BILLING CODE 4310--84--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Office of the Secretary (OS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1736. PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 44 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/07/04 69 FR 70557 Final Action Effective 12/07/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bill Howell Phone: 202 208-5308 Email: william--howell@ios.doi.gov RIN: 1093-AA09 [FR Doc. 05-6964 Filed 05-13-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-10-S