[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 7, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 1178-1181]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29634]
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Vol. 79
Tuesday,
No. 4
January 7, 2014
Part X
Department of the Interior
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
Federal Register / Vol. 79 , No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 /
Unified Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
25 CFR Ch. I
30 CFR Chs. II and VII
36 CFR Ch. I
43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II
48 CFR Ch. 14
50 CFR Chs. I and IV
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled
for review or development between fall 2013 and spring 2014. 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 about these rules to the appropriate agency contact. You
should direct general comments relating to the agenda to the Office of
Executive Secretariat, Department of the Interior, at the address above
or at 202-208-3181.
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.
This edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and
Deregulatory Actions includes The Regulatory Plan, which appears in
both the online Unified Agenda and in part II of the Federal Register
that includes the Unified Agenda. The Department's Statement of
Regulatory Priorities is included in the Plan.
Mark Lawyer,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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341....................... Blowout Prevention Systems 1014-AA11
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Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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342....................... Production Safety Systems 1014-AA10
and Lifecycle Analysis.
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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343....................... National Wildlife Refuge 1018-AX36
System; Oil and Gas
Regulations.
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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344....................... Injurious Wildlife 1018-AV68
Evaluation; Constrictor
Species From Python, Boa,
and Eunectes Genera.
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National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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345....................... Non-Federal Oil and Gas 1024-AD78
Rights.
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Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule
Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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346....................... Stream Protection Rule.... 1029-AC63
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)
Proposed Rule Stage
341. Blowout Prevention Systems
Legal Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334
Abstract: This proposed rule would revise regulations related to
blowout preventers (BOPs). BSEE regulations for BOPs currently consist
of: (1) Field pressure and functions tests, (2) performance statements
related to BOP capabilities, and (3) several industry practices related
to inspection and maintenance. The industry has developed new standards
for BOP design and testing that contain significant improvements to
existing documents. By incorporating these new requirements into
regulations and other supplemental requirements, the regulatory
oversight over this critical equipment will be increased.
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/00/14 .......................
Final Action........................ 10/00/14 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Amy White, Chief, Regulations and Standards Branch,
Department of the Interior, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170, Phone:
703 787-1665, Fax: 703 787-1555, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1014-AA11
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)
Final Rule Stage
342. Production Safety Systems and Lifecycle Analysis
Legal Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend and update the regulations
regarding oil and natural gas production. This rewrite of subpart H
regulations would address issues such as production safety systems,
subsurface safety devices, and safety device testing. The rule has been
expanded to differentiate the requirements for operating dry tree and
wet tree production systems on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This
rule would also propose an expanded use of lifecycle analysis of
critical equipment.
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/22/13 78 FR 52240
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/21/13 .......................
Final Action........................ 05/00/14 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Amy White, Chief, Regulations and Standards Branch,
Department of the Interior, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170, Phone:
703 787-1665, Fax: 703 787-1555, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1014-AA10
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Prerule Stage
343. National Wildlife Refuge System; Oil and Gas Regulations
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 668dd-ee; 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.; 16
U.S.C. 1131 to 1136; 40 CFR 51.300 to 51.309
Abstract: We propose regulations that ensure that all operators
conducting oil or gas operations within a National Wildlife Refuge
System unit do so in a manner as to prevent or minimize damage to
National Wildlife Refuge System resources, visitor values, and
management objectives. FWS does not intend these regulations to result
in a taking of a property interest, but rather to impose reasonable
controls on operations that affect federally owned or controlled lands
and/or waters.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 12/00/13
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Scott Covington, Refuge Energy Program Coordinator,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
National Wildlife Refuge System, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington,
VA 22203, Phone: 703 358-2427, Email: [email protected].
Paul Steblein, Refuge Program Specialist, Department of the
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Suite 670, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203, Phone: 703 358-2678, Fax: 703
358-1929, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1018-AX36
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Final Rule Stage
344. Injurious Wildlife Evaluation; Constrictor Species From Python,
Boa, and Eunectes Genera
Legal Authority: 18 U.S.C. 42
Abstract: We are making a final determination on the listing of
five species of large constrictor snakes as injurious wildlife under
the Lacey Act: Reticulated python, DeSchauensee's anaconda, green
anaconda, Beni anaconda, and boa constrictor.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 01/31/08 73 FR 5784
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 04/30/08
NPRM................................ 03/12/10 75 FR 11808
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/11/10
NPRM Comment Period Reopened........ 07/01/10 75 FR 38069
NPRM Comment Period Reopened End.... 08/02/10
Final Action........................ 01/23/12 77 FR 3330
Final Action Effective.............. 03/23/12
Final Rule.......................... 02/00/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mike Weimer, Chief, Division of Fish and Aquatic
Conservation, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Suite 700E, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203, Phone: 703 358-2279, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1018-AV68
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)
National Park Service (NPS)
Proposed Rule Stage
345. Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.; 16 U.S.C. 1901 et seq
Abstract: This rule would accommodate new technology and industry
practices, eliminate regulatory exemptions, update requirements, remove
caps on bond amounts, and allow NPS to recover administrative costs.
The changes make the regulations more effective and efficient and
maintain the highest level of protection
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compatible with park resources and values.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 11/25/09 74 FR 61596
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 01/25/10
NPRM................................ 02/00/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ed Kassman, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 12795 West Alameda Parkway,
Lakewood, CA 80225, Phone: 303 969-2146, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1024-AD78
BILLING CODE 4310-70-P
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
Proposed Rule Stage
346. Stream Protection Rule
Legal Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.
Abstract: On August 12, 2009, the U.S. District Court for the
District of Columbia denied the Government's request that the court
vacate and remand the Excess Spoil/Stream Buffer Zone rule published on
December 12, 2008. Therefore, the Department intends to initiate notice
and comment rulemaking to address issues arising from previous
rulemakings. The agency also intends to prepare a new environmental
impact statement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 11/30/09 74 FR 62664
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 12/30/09
NPRM................................ 08/00/14
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240, Phone: 202 208-2829,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1029-AC63
[FR Doc. 2013-29634 Filed 1-6-14; 8:45 am]
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