[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of the Interior Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
25 CFR Ch. I
30 CFR Chs. II and VII
36 CFR Ch. I
43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II
48 CFR Ch. 14
50 CFR Chs. I and IV
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled
for review or development between April 2003 and October 2003. 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.
Date: April 10, 2003.
Richard A. Stephan,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1352 Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures.............................. 1090-AA29
1353 Department Hearings and Appeals; Special Rules Applicable to Public Land Hearings 1090-AA68
and Appeals.........................................................................
1354 Department Hearings and Appeals; Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the 1090-AA73
Hearings Division...................................................................
1355 Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment; Drug-Free Workplace Grant Requirements..... 1090-AA79
1356 Amendment of Authority to Grant Stays of BLM Grazing Decisions...................... 1090-AA84
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Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1357 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of the Interior 1090-AA77
on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, or Age......................
1358 Amendment of Authority To Grant Stays of Grazing Decisions.......................... 1090-AA83
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Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1359 Records and Testimony; Freedom of Information Act................................... 1090-AA61
1360 Department Hearings and Appeals Procedures; Procedures Applicable in Indian Probate 1090-AA81
Hearings............................................................................
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1361 Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.............................................. 1018-AH98
1362 Release of Captive-Reared Mallards.................................................. 1018-AI05
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1363 North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant Administration Policies.............. 1018-AI13
1364 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Conservation Education; 50 CFR 17.21. 1018-AI66
1365 Fiscal Year 2004 Private Stewardship Grants Program; Program Implementation......... 1018-AJ01
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1366 General Provisions and General Permit Procedures--50 CFR Part 13.................... 1018-AC57
1367 Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures -- 50 CFR Part 12................................. 1018-AC89
1368 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel................................. 1018-AF09
1369 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to 1018-AF27
the United States...................................................................
1370 Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife, 50 CFR Part 14............ 1018-AF46
1371 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Tibetan Antelope..................... 1018-AF49
1372 Injurious Wildlife; Addition of the Asian Swamp Eel................................. 1018-AF53
1373 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.......................................................
1374 Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting.................................. 1018-AG11
1375 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
1376 Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species......... 1018-AG64
1377 Injurious Wildlife -- Addition of Black Carp........................................ 1018-AG70
1378 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Miami Blue Butterfly.. 1018-AH30
1379 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...............................................................
1380 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of the San Marcos Gambusia From the List 1018-AH52
of Endangered and Threatened Species................................................
1381 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia 1018-AH53
From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..................................
1382 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the Gila 1018-AH57
Trout From Endangered to Threatened.................................................
1383 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Reclassification of the Missouri Bladderpod From 1018-AH59
Endangered to Threatened............................................................
1384 Export of Live Alligators........................................................... 1018-AH65
1385 Audit Resolution Policy............................................................. 1018-AH69
1386 Eagle Permits: New Definitions, Permits for Incidental Taking of Bald Eagles 1018-AH74
Necessary To Protect Other Interests in Any Particular Locality.....................
1387 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....................................................
1388 Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities (Beaufort Sea Polar Bear 1018-AH92
and Walrus).........................................................................
1389 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations 1018-AH93
Applicable to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act.......................
1390 Civil Procedures; 50 CFR Part 11.................................................... 1018-AH97
1391 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Two Australian Parakeets 1018-AI04
From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..................................
1392 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Geese Populations.. 1018-AI32
1393 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the 1018-AI41
American Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened....................................
1394 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Southwest Alaskan 1018-AI44
Distinct Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter...............................
1395 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI48
the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl....................................................
1396 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI52
the Columbia-Klamath Distinct Population Segment of the Bull Trout..................
1397 2003-2004 Refuge Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations..................... 1018-AI63
1398 Migratory Bird Permits; Eiderdown From Iceland...................................... 1018-AI64
1399 Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Finding for the Gulf of Boothia 1018-AI65
Population..........................................................................
1400 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits for Foreign Listed Species... 1018-AI67
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1401 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the California Tiger 1018-AI68
Salamander (Rangewide)..............................................................
1402 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI69
the Desert Yellowhead...............................................................
1403 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI71
the San Diego Fairy Shrimp..........................................................
1404 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI72
the California Gnatcatcher..........................................................
1405 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI73
11 Mobile River Basin Freshwater Mussels............................................
1406 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI74
Braun's Rockcress...................................................................
1407 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI76
Five Appalachian Mussels............................................................
1408 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a 1018-AI77
Plant, the Pierson's Milkvetch......................................................
1409 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a 1018-AI78
Plant, the Lane Mountain Milkvetch..................................................
1410 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of a Plant, the Arizona 1018-AI79
Agave...............................................................................
1411 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Dugong in 1018-AI81
the Republic of Palau...............................................................
1412 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Scimitar- 1018-AI82
Horned Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle................................................
1413 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From 1018-AI83
Endangered to Threatened............................................................
1414 Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements With Assurances; 1018-AI85
Revisions to the Regulations........................................................
1415 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Black Cohosh................................. 1018-AI91
1416 Migratory Bird Permits; Military Readiness Exemption................................ 1018-AI92
1417 Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2003-2004 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations 1018-AI93
(Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals.............................
1418 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Water Howellia 1018-AI94
(Howellia aquatilus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.............
1419 Endangered Species and Pesticide Regulation......................................... 1018-AI95
1420 Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations...................................... 1018-AI98
1421 Revision of Airborne Hunting Regulations............................................ 1018-AI99
1422 Revision of the Regulations Governing the Transport of Eagle Feathers............... 1018-AJ00
1423 Endangered Species Act Counterpart Section 7 Consultation Regulations for 1018-AJ02
Implementing the National Fire Plan.................................................
1424 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Eastern Distinct 1018-AJ03
Population Segment of the Gray Wolf.................................................
1425 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Western Distinct 1018-AJ04
Population Segment of the Gray Wolf.................................................
1426 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Cui-ui From 1018-AJ05
the List of Endangered and Threatened Species and Establishment of a 4(d) Rule......
1427 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Additional Manatee 1018-AJ06
Protection Areas in Florida.........................................................
1428 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ07
the Colorado Butterfly Plant........................................................
1429 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prudency Determination and 1018-AJ08
Designation of Critical Habitat for Eggert's Sunflower..............................
1430 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ09
the Fish Slough Milk Vetch..........................................................
1431 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ11
the Spreading Navarretia and the San Jacinto Valley Crownscale......................
1432 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ12
the Coastal-Puget Sound, St. Mary-Belly River, and Jarbidge River Population
Segments of Bull Trout..............................................................
1433 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle.. 1018-AJ13
1434 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ15
the Mexican Spotted Owl.............................................................
1435 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ16
the California Red-legged Frog......................................................
1436 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Eggert's Sunflower 1018-AJ17
From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..................................
1437 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AJ18
Experimental Population of Black-Footed Ferret in Wyoming...........................
1438 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Uncompahgre 1018-AJ19
Fritillary Butterfly From Endangered to Threatened..................................
1439 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Arctic Russian Population 1018-AJ20
of Spectacled Eiders From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species;
Classification of U.S. Popul. as Threatened.........................................
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1440 List of Migratory Birds............................................................. 1018-AB72
1441 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)..................... 1018-AD87
1442 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Bald Eagle Throughout 1018-AF21
the Lower 48 States From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..............
1443 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Douglas County, 1018-AF43
Oregon, Population of the Columbia White-Tailed Deer From the List of Endangered and
Threatened Species..................................................................
1444 Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding 1018-AF44
Facilities in Other Countries.......................................................
1445 Policy on General Conservation Permits.............................................. 1018-AF63
1446 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Certain Turtle Species....................... 1018-AF69
1447 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Hoover's Wooly-Star 1018-AG41
From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..................................
1448 National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes....................... 1018-AG46
1449 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Three Coastal 1018-AG88
California Plants...................................................................
1450 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 47 Plants in 1018-AH02
Hawaii..............................................................................
1451 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Plants of the 1018-AH09
Northwest Islands, Hawaii...........................................................
1452 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Truckee Barberry From 1018-AH47
the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.......................................
1453 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Guam Broadbill and 1018-AH50
Mariana Mallard From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..................
1454 Addition of the Great White Shark and the Cape Stag Beetle to Appendix III Under 1018-AH66
CITES...............................................................................
1455 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Reproposed Determinations of Prudency 1018-AH70
and Proposed Designations of Critical Habitat for Plants From Maui and Kahoolawe,
Hawaii..............................................................................
1456 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period on the 1018-AH73
Threatened Status of the Sacramento Splittail (Pogonichthys Macrolepidotis).........
1457 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Rehabilitation Activities............. 1018-AH87
1458 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH94
Blackburn's Sphinx Moth.............................................................
1459 Public Notice for CITES Appendix III Listing of Spanish Cedar and Bigleaf Mahogany 1018-AH99
by the Government of Peru...........................................................
1460 Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose 1018-AI07
Populations.........................................................................
1461 Addition by Indonesia of Ramin to Appendix III Under the Convention on International 1018-AI08
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.................................
1462 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Beluga Sturgeon...................... 1018-AI11
1463 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Tinian Monarch 1018-AI14
Flycatcher From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.......................
1464 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Topeka 1018-AI20
Shiner..............................................................................
1465 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Ventura 1018-AI21
Marsh Milkvetch.....................................................................
1466 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 103 Oahu, 1018-AI24
Hawaii, Plants......................................................................
1467 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 6 Guam Species.. 1018-AI25
1468 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Four Fairy 1018-AI26
Shrimp and 11 Plants in California..................................................
1469 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Double-Crested Cormorant Damages... 1018-AI39
1470 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Mountain Plover With a 1018-AI45
Special Rule........................................................................
1471 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI46
the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse...................................................
1472 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Slickspot Peppergrass.... 1018-AI50
1473 Tribal Wildlife Grants Program Implementation Guidelines for Fiscal Year (FY) 2002.. 1018-AI58
1474 Tribal Landowner Incentive Program (T-LIP) Implementation Guidelines for Fiscal Year 1018-AI59
(FY) 2002...........................................................................
1475 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AI60
Experimental Population of the Black-Footed Ferret in South-Central South Dakota....
1476 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AI62
D -- 2003-2004 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations...........................
1477 Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Regulations for the Spring and Summer 1018-AI84
2003 Season.........................................................................
1478 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subparts C and D; 1018-AI89
2004-2005 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish..................................
1479 Changes in List of Species in Appendices to the Convention on International Trade in 1018-AI90
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora..........................................
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1480 Migratory Bird Permits: Scientific Collecting Permits............................... 1018-AE63
1481 Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act........... 1018-AE72
1482 Taking of Marine Mammals by Level B Harassment; Issuance of General Authorization 1018-AF26
for Scientific Research and Permits for Photography, Educational, and Commercial
Purposes............................................................................
1483 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Three 1018-AG09
Plants From the Mariana Islands and Guam............................................
1484 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status 1018-AG16
and Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gila Chub...............................
1485 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for 12 Species of 1018-AG23
Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands........................................
1486 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Sacramento Mountains 1018-AH40
Checkerspot Butterfly and Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat..................
1487 Interagency Guidance for the Prescription of Fishways Pursuant to Section 18 of the 1018-AH42
Federal Power Act...................................................................
1488 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification of the Marianna Fruit Bat on 1018-AH55
Guam From Endangered to Threatened..................................................
1489 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......
1490 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AI03
Experimental Population of Grizzly Bears in the Bitterroot Area of Idaho and
Montana; Removal of Regulations.....................................................
1491 Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations............................................ 1018-AI12
1492 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Designation of Critical 1018-AI15
Habitat for Three Snails and One Amphipod...........................................
1493 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Rota Bridled White-Eye 1018-AI16
1494 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the San Miguel Island Fox, 1018-AI28
Santa Rosa Island Fox, Santa Cruz Island Fox, and Santa Catalina Island Fox.........
1495 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural 1018-AI38
Determinations......................................................................
1496 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gray Bat From 1018-AI40
Endangered to Threatened............................................................
1497 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Nonessential Experimental 1018-AI80
Population of the Northern Aplomado Falcon..........................................
1498 Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to General Exceptions............................. 1018-AI96
1499 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Possession of Migratory Birds for 1018-AI97
Educational Purposes................................................................
1500 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ10
the Munz's Onion....................................................................
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1501 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Reclassification of the Gray 1018-AF20
Wolf in Certain Parts of Its Range..................................................
1502 Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts in Endangered Species Decisionmaking.. 1018-AF55
1503 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Designation or Nondesignation 1018-AG71
of Critical Habitat for 95 Plant Species From the Islands of Kauai and Niihau, HI...
1504 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Purple Amole 1018-AG75
1505 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Keck's 1018-AG93
Checkermallow.......................................................................
1506 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Baker's 1018-AG96
Larkspur and the Yellow Larkspur....................................................
1507 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Otay 1018-AH00
Tarplant............................................................................
1508 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH01
Two Cave Invertebrates From Kauai...................................................
1509 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether Designation 1018-AH08
of Critical Habitat Is Prudent for 20 Plants and Re-Proposed Designations for 32
Plants From Molokai, Hawaii.........................................................
1510 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether Designation 1018-AH10
of Critical Habitat Is Prudent for 8 Plants and Reproposed Designations for 18
Plants From Lanai, Hawaii...........................................................
1511 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for 1018-AH76
Polygonum Hickmanii (Scotts Valley Polygonum).......................................
1512 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to Manatee Protection Areas 1018-AH80
in Florida..........................................................................
1513 Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities (Manatees).............. 1018-AH86
1514 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH91
the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow.......................................................
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1515 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AI09
D--2003 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations........................
1516 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Listing of the Pygmy Rabbit 1018-AI17
1517 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Gulf 1018-AI23
Sturgeon............................................................................
1518 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Five Carbonate 1018-AI27
Plants in California................................................................
1519 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart D; 1018-AI31
Subsistence Taking of Fish, Customary Trade.........................................
1520 Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Tungsten-Iron-Nickel-Tin Shot as Nontoxic for 1018-AI33
Hunting Waterfowl and Coots.........................................................
1521 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of Cook's Lomatium and Large- 1018-AI43
Flowered Woolly Meadowfoam..........................................................
1522 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 7 1018-AI47
Invertebrate Species in Bexar County, Texas.........................................
1523 Implementation Guidelines for Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 Landowner Incentive Program (Non- 1018-AI55
Tribal Portion) for States, Territories, and the District of Columbia...............
1524 Fiscal Year 2002 Private Stewardship Grants Program; Program Implementation......... 1018-AI56
1525 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Sonoma County Distinct 1018-AI61
Population Segment of the California Tiger Salamander as Endangered.................
1526 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska....................... 1018-AI88
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Discontinued Entries
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1018-AE17 Revisions to the Federal Aid Administrative Requirements 03/06/2003 Withdrawn
1018-AE64 Migratory Bird Permits; Introduction, General Requirements and Exceptions 03/13/2003 Withdrawn
1018-AF08 Consideration of Listing the Green Iguana (Iguana Iguana) as Injurious, Pursuant to the 03/28/2003 Withdrawn
Lacey Act
1018-AF40 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Special Rule for the 03/13/2003 Withdrawn
Canada Lynx
1018-AF67 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Northern Population of the 11/07/2002 Withdrawn
Tidewater Goby
1018-AG56 Migratory Bird Permits; Take of Migratory Birds by Federal Agencies 03/13/2003 Withdrawn
1018-AH35 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Critical Habitat for the 03/06/2003 Withdrawn
Scaleshell Mussel
1018-AH49 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of Four Ash Meadow Species From the List of 03/13/2003 Withdrawn
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants
1018-AH51 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Papery Whitlow- 03/13/2003 Withdrawn
Wort, Wireweed, and Sandlace From Endangered to Threatened
1018-AH71 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Education; 50 CFR 21 03/06/2003 Withdrawn
1018-AI37 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart D-- 03/04/2003 Withdrawn
2004 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations
1018-AI49 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 03/13/2003 Withdrawn
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
1018-AI51 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard 01/03/2003 Withdrawn
1018-AI54 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Establishment of a Nonessential 03/14/2003 Withdrawn
Experimental Population for 16 Mussels, 1 Snail, and 5 Fishes in Tennessee
1018-AI70 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 03/07/2003 Withdrawn
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
1018-AI75 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 03/07/2003 Withdrawn
Cumberland Elktoe
1018-AJ14 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Contiguous United States 03/18/2003 Withdrawn
Distinct Population Segment of the Canada Lynx
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National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1527 Big Thicket National Preserve; Personal Watercraft.................................. 1024-AC92
1528 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Personal Watercraft.............................. 1024-AC93
1529 Fire Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft.................................. 1024-AC94
1530 Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft............................... 1024-AC95
1531 Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................ 1024-AC96
1532 Lake Meredith Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.................................. 1024-AC97
1533 Chickasaw Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft...................................... 1024-AC98
1534 Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft...................................... 1024-AC99
1535 Amistad Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................ 1024-AD00
1536 Lake Roosevelt Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft................................. 1024-AD01
1537 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability........ 1024-AD05
1538 Boating and Water Use Activities.................................................... 1024-AD07
1539 Saguaro National Monument Mountain Bike Special Regulations......................... 1024-AD10
1540 Snowmobile Regulations for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and JDR 1024-AD11
Parkway.............................................................................
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National Park Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1541 Vehicles and Traffic Safety; Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs...... 1024-AC69
1542 Procedures for State, Tribal, and Local Government Historic Preservation Programs... 1024-AC79
1543 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations; Civil Penalties. 1024-AC84
1544 Commercial Use Authorizations....................................................... 1024-AC85
1545 Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument; Special Regulations.................... 1024-AC89
1546 Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................... 1024-AC90
1547 Assateague Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft............................ 1024-AD02
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National Park Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1548 Special Regulations of the National Park System; Religious Ceremonial Collection of 1024-AC86
Golden Eaglets in Wupatki National Monument.........................................
1549 Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Special Regulations........................... 1024-AD03
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National Park Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1550 Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft............................. 1024-AC91
1551 Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, John D. Rockefeller Memorial 1024-AD06
Parkway Winter Use Regulations......................................................
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National Park Service--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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1024-AD08 Disposition of Culturally Unidentifiable Human Remains 03/01/2003 Withdrawn
1024-AD09 Snowmobile Regulations; Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and John D. Rockefeller 03/01/2003 Withdrawn
Memorial Parkway
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Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1552 Indian Electric Power Utilities..................................................... 1076-AD45
1553 Buy Indian Act Regulations.......................................................... 1076-AE07
1554 Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans..................................................... 1076-AE24
1555 Leases and Permits on Indian Trust and Restricted Lands............................. 1076-AE36
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Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1556 Irrigation Projects and Systems..................................................... 1076-AD44
1557 Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood.............................................. 1076-AD97
1558 Alaska Resupply Operation........................................................... 1076-AE04
1559 Protection of Products of Indian Art and Craftsmanship.............................. 1076-AE16
1560 Indian Reservation Roads Program.................................................... 1076-AE17
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Bureau of Indian Affairs--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1561 Indian Country Law Enforcement...................................................... 1076-AE35
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Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1562 Arrangement With States, Territories, or Other Agencies for Relief of Distress and 1076-AD98
Social Welfare of Indians...........................................................
1563 Trust Management Reform: Repeal of Outdated Rules................................... 1076-AE20
1564 Technical Amendments to Housing Improvement Program Regulations..................... 1076-AE31
1565 Indian Reservation Roads -- FY 2003 Funds Distribution.............................. 1076-AE34
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Bureau of Indian Affairs--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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1076-AD70 Indian Business Development Program 02/11/2003 Withdrawn - No further
action scheduled.
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Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1566 Late and Overpayment Interest....................................................... 1010-AC27
1567 Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting.................................................... 1010-AC29
1568 Accounting Relief for Marginal Properties........................................... 1010-AC30
1569 Prepayment of Royalties............................................................. 1010-AC31
1570 Incident Reporting.................................................................. 1010-AC57
1571 Royalty Relief Terms................................................................ 1010-AC58
1572 Appeals of Minerals Management Service Orders....................................... 1010-AC80
1573 Definition of Control............................................................... 1010-AC88
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1574 Reporting Amendments................................................................ 1010-AC90
1575 Rights-of-Use and Easements and Pipeline Rights-of-Way.............................. 1010-AC91
1576 Blowout Prevention for Production Tree Coiled Tubing Workover Operations............ 1010-AC96
1577 Data Release and Definitions........................................................ 1010-AC99
1578 Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates -- Deep Gas Provisions......................... 1010-AD01
1579 Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances................................ 1010-AD02
1580 Federal Oil Valuation............................................................... 1010-AD04
1581 Federal Gas Valuation............................................................... 1010-AD05
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Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1582 Plans and Information............................................................... 1010-AC47
1583 Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure............................................... 1010-AC81
1584 Dealing With Sustained Casing Pressure.............................................. 1010-AC83
1585 Documents Incorporated by Reference for Offshore Floating Production Facilities..... 1010-AC85
1586 Documents Incorporated by Reference -- API RP 14F and API 510....................... 1010-AC89
1587 Document Incorporated by Reference--API 510--Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: 1010-AC95
Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration..............................
1588 Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases................................................. 1010-AD00
1589 Fixed Platforms -- Documents Incorporated by Reference.............................. 1010-AD03
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Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1590 Oil and Gas Drilling Operations..................................................... 1010-AC43
1591 Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf -- Safety Measures 1010-AC75
and Procedures for Pipeline Modifications and Repairs...............................
1592 Documents Incorporated by Reference -- API Specification 2C......................... 1010-AC82
1593 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing -- Clarifying Amendments................ 1010-AC94
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Minerals Management Service--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1010-AC79 MMS Hearings and Investigations 03/03/2003 Withdrawn - No further
action will be taken at
this time.
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Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1594 Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites--Title I................................................ 1029-AB70
1595 Revegetation........................................................................ 1029-AC02
1596 Placement of Excess Spoil........................................................... 1029-AC04
1597 Financial Assurances................................................................ 1029-AC05
1598 Processing State Program Amendments................................................. 1029-AC06
1599 Ownership and Control Settlement Rule............................................... 1029-AC08
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Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1600 Indian Lands........................................................................ 1029-AB83
1601 Financing Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation........................................... 1029-AC07
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Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1602 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Notices............................................. 1029-AB99
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Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1603 Public Conduct on Reclamation Lands and Projects.................................... 1006-AA45
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Bureau of Reclamation--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1604 Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Lands and Projects; Removal of Expiration 1006-AA46
Date................................................................................
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Bureau of Reclamation--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1605 Trespass on Reclamation Lands and Facilities........................................ 1006-AA44
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Bureau of Reclamation--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1606 Authorization of Law Enforcement Officers at Reclamation Facilities................. 1006-AA42
1607 Acreage Limitation.................................................................. 1006-AA43
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Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1608 Sales--Federal Land Policy and Management Act....................................... 1004-AB77
1609 Desert Land Entries................................................................. 1004-AC56
1610 Mineral Patent Applications; Adverse Claims, Protests, and Conflicts................ 1004-AD32
1611 Conservation; Helium Leasing........................................................ 1004-AD35
1612 Hazardous Materials Compliance...................................................... 1004-AD38
1613 Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska......................................... 1004-AD42
1614 Wilderness Management............................................................... 1004-AD54
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Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1615 Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing 1004-AC74
Act.................................................................................
1616 Indian Allotments................................................................... 1004-AC77
1617 Location Recording and Maintenance of Mining Claims and Sites....................... 1004-AD31
1618 Permits for Recreation on Public Lands.............................................. 1004-AD45
1619 Wilderness Management............................................................... 1004-AD46
1620 Oil and Gas Leasing Operations; Bonding............................................. 1004-AD56
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Bureau of Land Management--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1621 Leases, Permits, and Easements...................................................... 1004-AB51
1622 Coalbed Methane Development......................................................... 1004-AC27
1623 Disposal of Reserved Minerals Under the Stock Raising Homestead Act................. 1004-AC59
1624 Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations....................................... 1004-AC64
1625 Carey Act Grants.................................................................... 1004-AC80
1626 Oil and Gas Leasing and Operations.................................................. 1004-AC94
1627 Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures............................................. 1004-AC99
1628 Supplementary Rules for Public Demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National 1004-AD40
Monument............................................................................
1629 Surface Management; Segregated or Withdrawn Lands................................... 1004-AD51
1630 Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws; Surface Management..................... 1004-AD53
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Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1631 Use Authorizations (Recreation)..................................................... 1004-AD25
1632 Coal Management: Noncompetitive Leases; Management Provisions and Limitations....... 1004-AD43
1633 Disclaimers of Interest............................................................. 1004-AD50
1634 Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act; Timing of Approvals.................... 1004-AD55
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Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1635 Wild and Scenic Rivers.............................................................. 1093-AA08
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________
1352. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS: TYPE B PROCEDURES
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
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.
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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 05/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
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 N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4143
RIN: 1090-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________
1353. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO
PUBLIC LAND HEARINGS AND APPEALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 43 USC 1201
CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4.401(c)(2); 43 CFR 4.403 to 4.408; 43 CFR 4.414;
43 CFR 4.415; 43 CFR 4.422(c)(2); 43 CFR 4.450-5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This document proposes to amend procedural rules governing
hearings and appeals in public-lands cases. The amendments are
necessary to conform the rules to procedural practices contained in
decisions of the Interior Board of Land Appeals. The amended rules
would provide parties more complete information and more up-to-date
procedures than the existing rules.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget,
Interior Board of Appeals, 801 N. Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington,
VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-3750
RIN: 1090-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________
1354. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN
ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS DIVISION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 25 USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 373a; 25 USC 373b; 25
USC 374; 30 USC 1201 et seq; 43 USC 1201; 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 08/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1355. NONPROCUREMENT SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT; DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE GRANT
REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 31 USC 6101; 41 USC 252a; 41 USC 701 et seq; EO 12549;
EO 12689; PL 103-355
CFR Citation: 43 CFR 42; 43 CFR 43
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would implement a common Governmentwide
rule for debarment and suspension and a common Governmentwide rule for
the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, including several specific
provisions that apply to the Department of the Interior.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Debra E. Sonderman, Property Management, Department of
the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget,
1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-6431
RIN: 1090-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________
1356. [bull] AMENDMENT OF AUTHORITY TO GRANT STAYS OF BLM GRAZING
DECISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 43 USC 315a; 43 USC 1201
CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4.21; 43 CFR 4.470; 43 CFR 4.472; 43 CFR 4.476; 43
CFR 4.477
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Hearings and Appeals is proposing to amend its
existing regulations to authorize OHA administrative law judges to
decide petitions for a stay of grazing decisions issued by the Bureau
of Land Management and requests to place such decisions into immediate
effect. The proposal is designed to expedite administrative review by
eliminating an inefficient bifurcation of authority.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget,
Interior Board of Appeals, 801 N.
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Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-3750
RIN: 1090-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________
1357. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF THE INTERIOR ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP,
OR AGE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 29 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d-1; 42 USC 6101 et seq
CFR Citation: 43 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed joint rule will incorporate the broadened
definitions of the terms program and program or activity as contained
in the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (CRRA). The CRRA broadened
the definitions of those terms so that all operations of an entity that
receives Federal financial assistance are covered, not just the
particular part receiving the Federal assistance.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01
Final Action 09/00/03
Final Action Effective 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Melvin C. Fowler, Civil Rights Staff Assistant,
Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management
and Budget, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3455
RIN: 1090-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________
1358. AMENDMENT OF AUTHORITY TO GRANT STAYS OF GRAZING DECISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 315; 43 USC 315a to 315e; 43 USC
1181d; 43 USC 1740
CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4.401; 43 CFR 4.410; 43 CFR 4.416; 43 CFR 4.422;
43 CFR 4.450-5; 43 CFR 4190; 43 CFR 5003.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will amend existing regulations governing hearings
and appeals to simplify proof of service, to codify who has a right of
appeal, and to expedite review of wildfire management decisions made by
the Bureau of Land Management. BLM is adding regulations to make its
wildfire management decisions effective immediately and to expedite
review of those decisions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/16/02 67 FR 77011
NPRM Comment Period End 02/14/03
Final Action 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz, Group Manager, Regulatory Affairs,
Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management
and Budget, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5198
Email: michael--schwartz@blm.gov
RIN: 1090-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________
1359. RECORDS AND TESTIMONY; FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/21/02 67 FR 64527
Final Action Effective 11/20/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Alexandra Mallus
Phone: 202 208-5342
RIN: 1090-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________
1360. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCEDURES; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE
IN INDIAN PROBATE HEARINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn Awaiting new policies
concerning Indian probate. 02/28/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charles E. Breece
Phone: 703 235-3810
RIN: 1090-AA81
BILLING CODE 4310-RK-S
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1361. PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 16 USC 742(a) to 754
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Portions of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manual are
being revised to update policy on the implementation of the Partners
for Fish and Wildlife Program. This program provides private landowners
with cost-sharing and restoration expertise to restore fish and
wildlife habitat. The program does not acquire lands and is a voluntary
incentive program. The revisions update policy, incorporate Office of
Inspector General recommendations, and clarify technical assistance and
cost-sharing in light of changes in U.S. Department of Agriculture
conservation programs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice of Availability 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Hannibal Bolton, Chief, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Management and Habitat Restoration, Department of the Interior, United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 840, 4401 North Fairfax Drive,
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1718
RIN: 1018-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________
1362. 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: This notice announces our intent to resume 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 06/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1363. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT GRANT ADMINISTRATION
POLICIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 4401 et seq
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Grant Administration Policies are being published as an
interim measure to guide the North American Wetlands Conservation Act
(NAWCA) grants process and to provide advance notice of rulemaking; the
Service intends to engage in rulemaking to set out its own regulations
for NAWCA grants administration that will supersede the Grant
Administration Policies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: David A Smith, Chief, Division of Bird Habitat
Conservation, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, MS MBSP 4075, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-1784
Fax: 703 358-2282
RIN: 1018-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________
1364. 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 10/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1365. [bull] FISCAL YEAR 2004 PRIVATE STEWARDSHIP GRANTS PROGRAM;
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are soliciting proposals for Federal assistance under the
Private Stewardship Grants Program (PSGP). This action describes how to
apply for funding under the PSGP and how we will determine which
proposals will be funded.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Policy 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior,
[[Page 30438]]
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax
Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Related RIN: Related To 1018-AI56
RIN: 1018-AJ01
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1366. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES--50 CFR PART 13
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712; 16 USC 742j-1; 16
USC 1382; 16 USC 1538(d); 16 USC 1539; 16 USC 1540(f); 16 USC 3374; 16
USC 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 42; 19 USC 1202; 31 USC 9701; EO 11911
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Service proposes to amend 50 CFR part 13, which provides
uniform permit procedures relating to the general administration of
Service permits, to update the permit application fee schedule. Permit
fees have not been revised since 1982. This change is necessary in
order to recover a larger percentage of the cost of processing the
permits.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
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-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________
1367. 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 proposed rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/27/95 60 FR 58468
Second NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AC89
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1368. 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: Listing of native U.S. species in appendix III to CITES for
more effective monitoring of trade, to ensure that traded specimens are
legally acquired in their State(s) of origin, and to obtain the
cooperation of other countries that are parties to CITES, in
controlling the trade in such specimens.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1369. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
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1370. 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
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ANPRM 07/15/98 63 FR 38143
NPRM 06/00/03
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
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AF46
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1371. 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: Other, Statutory, 12 month finding.
Abstract: We received a petition to list the Tibetan antelope as
endangered. We must determine if status review shows that the
petitioned action is warranted. If so, we will propose endangered
status for the Tibetan antelope, or chiru (Pantholops hodgsoni). The
antelope is a wild ungulate 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 wool and shawls made from
it are in great demand on the black market, resulting in the slaughter
of thousands of these animals annually. 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 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson, 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: kurt--johnson@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________
1372. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; ADDITION OF THE ASIAN SWAMP EEL
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 18 USC 42
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We will review economic and biologic information on the 17
species in the swamp eel family, Synbranchidae, for possible addition
to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Fishery Biologist, Division of
Environmental Quality, Department of the Interior, United States Fish
and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington,
VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________
1373. 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: Other, Statutory, 12 month finding.
Abstract: We received a petition to reclassify a certain population of
the straight-horned markhor from endangered to threatened. We must
determine if a status review shows that the petitioned action is
warranted and 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 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson, 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: kurt--johnson@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________
1374. FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS AND FALCONRY PERMITTING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.28; 50 CFR 21.29
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We will propose changes in the regulations governing the
practice
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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 09/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1375. 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 propose to remove the Gulf Coast population of the
brown pelican (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi) from the List of
Threatened and Endangered Species.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________
1376. 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 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, 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: michael--kreger@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________
1377. 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 To Be
Reopened 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Fishery Biologist, Division of
Environmental Quality, Department of the Interior, United States Fish
and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington,
VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________
1378. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE
MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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: We will complete a 12-month finding regarding whether the
Miami blue butterfly in Florida should be added to the List of
Threatened and Endangered Wildlife.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice of Petition Finding 01/03/02 67 FR 280
NPRM 10/00/03
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-AH30
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1379. 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
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We plan to propose the establishment of nonessential
experimental populations, the Boulder darter and Spotfin chub, in Shoal
Creek, Alabama, and Tennessee.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________
1380. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; REMOVAL OF THE SAN MARCOS
GAMBUSIA 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 propose to remove the San Marcos gambusia from the List of
Endangered and Threatened Species. This action is taken on the basis of
a December 1999 report; the species is apparently extinct.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________
1381. 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 propose 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 05/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________
1382. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GILA TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We plan to propose to reclassify the Gila trout from
endangered to threatened. This action is based on recovery.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________
1383. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE MISSOURI
BLADDERPOD FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We plan to propose to reclassify the Missouri bladderpod from
endangered to threatened. This action is based on significant progress
in finding additional populations and protecting and enhancing known
populations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________
1384. EXPORT OF LIVE ALLIGATORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: EO 13112
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CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 23
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This policy will prohibit the export of live American
alligators because of invasive species concerns in the countries of
destination of the animals.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, 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-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________
1385. AUDIT RESOLUTION POLICY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: OMB Circular A-133
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80; 43 CFR 12
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We will publish six USFWS Manual chapters regarding Federal
Government auditing standards as they pertain to State grantees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Policy 12/14/01 66 FR 64845
Policy-Request for Comments 05/00/03
Policy-Final Chapters 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Kim Galvan, Management Analyst, Division of Federal
Aid, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, MS 140, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1851
Email: kim--galvan@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________
1386. EAGLE PERMITS: NEW DEFINITIONS, PERMITS FOR INCIDENTAL TAKING OF
BALD EAGLES NECESSARY TO PROTECT OTHER INTERESTS IN ANY PARTICULAR
LOCALITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would allow take of bald eagles under the Eagle
Protection Act incidental to otherwise lawful activities, in the event
the species is removed from the U.S. Endangered Species List.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, 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-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________
1387. IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES; ADDING
BLUE-FRONTED AMAZON PARROTS FROM ARGENTINA'S APPROVED SUSTAINABLE USE
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE APPROVED LIST OF NON-CAPTIVE BRED SPECIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would allow the import 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 05/00/03
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-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________
1388. MARINE MAMMALS: INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES
(BEAUFORT SEA POLAR BEAR AND WALRUS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes issuance of
regulations to allow the incidental unintentional take of small numbers
of marine mammals in activities (other than commercial fishing) in
specific geographical areas. These regulations would authorize
incidental take of polar bears and walruses in the Beaufort Sea during
oil and gas energy activities for 1 year, after current regulations
expire on March 31, 2003.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local
Agency Contact: Dr. Benjamin Tuggle, Chief, Division of Federal Program
Activities, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 400, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2161
Fax: 703 358-1869
RIN: 1018-AH92
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1389. 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 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, 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-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________
1390. CIVIL PROCEDURES; 50 CFR PART 11
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371 et seq.
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 11
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations will contain uniform rules and procedures
for the assessment of civil penalties in connection with violations of
certain laws and regulations enforced by the Service.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
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
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________
1391. 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 these two species of Australian
parakeets so that their listing under the Endangered Species Act
accurately reflects their current status.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, 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: michael--kreger@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________
1392. 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 conterminous United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1393. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED
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 propose to reclassify the American crocodile from
endangered to threatened. This action is based on the substantial
improvement in the species' status and improved understanding of the
species' biology and management needs. Since its listing in 1975, the
population of the American crocodile in Florida has more than doubled
and its distribution has expanded. Land acquisition has also provided
protection for many important nesting areas.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________
1394. 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 may propose 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 09/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1395. 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: NPRM, Judicial, July 13, 2002.
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 End 04/25/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/28/03 68 FR 22353
NPRM Comment Period End 06/27/03
Final Action 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
URL For More Information:
http://arizonaes.fws.gov/cactus.htm
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1396. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLUMBIA-KLAMATH DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF
THE BULL TROUT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 1, 2002.
Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Columbia-
Klamath distinct population segment of the Bull trout.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/29/02 67 FR 71235
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/11/03 68 FR 6863
NPRM Comment Period End 05/12/03
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.
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-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________
1397. 2003-2004 REFUGE SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 16 USC 460; 16 USC 664; 16 USC 668(dd) to
668(ee); 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 National
Wildlife Refuges in furtherance of the implementation of the National
Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 directives to facilitate
compatible priority wildlife-dependant recreational opportunities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
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Agency Contact: Leslie Marler, Management Analyst, National Wildlife
Refuge System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 670, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2397
RIN: 1018-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________
1398. 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 05/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1399. IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDING FOR THE GULF OF
BOOTHIA POPULATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.30
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule announces proposed findings on the import of polar
bears (Ursus maritimus) taken in sport hunts from the Canadian Gulf of
Boothia polar bear population under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1400. 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 proposed rule to clarify the process used for
issuing Endangered Species Act permits for foreign listed species.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1401. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE
CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER (RANGEWIDE)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 15, 2003.
Abstract: We will propose to list the California tiger salamander
throughout its range, to include areas where it is not already listed,
under the Endangered Species Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
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-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________
1402. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE DESERT YELLOWHEAD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 8, 2003, Settlement agreement.
Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Desert
yellowhead, a threatened plant found in Wyoming.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/14/03 68 FR 12326
NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/03
Final Action 09/00/03
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-AI69
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1403. 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: NPRM, Judicial, April 11, 2003, Court order.
Abstract: We will propose 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 End 06/06/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1404. 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 will propose to designate 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 End 06/23/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1405. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 11 MOBILE RIVER BASIN FRESHWATER MUSSELS
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 17, 2003, Court order.
Abstract: We will propose to designate critical habitat, if prudent,
for three threatened and eight endangered species of Mobile River Basin
freshwater mussels.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/26/03 68 FR 14752
NPRM Comment Period End 06/24/03
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-AI73
_______________________________________________________________________
1406. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR BRAUN'S ROCKCRESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 19, 2003, Court order.
Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for Braun's
rockcress, an endangered plant found in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
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-AI74
_______________________________________________________________________
1407. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR FIVE APPALACHIAN MUSSELS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 19, 2003, Court order.
Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat, if prudent,
for five species of Appalachian bivalves, or freshwater mussels
(Cumberland elktoe, Cumberland combshell, oyster mussel, rough
rabbitsfoot, and purple bean).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
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
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Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AI76
_______________________________________________________________________
1408. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE PIERSON'S MILKVETCH
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 28, 2003, Court order.
Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for Pierson's
milkvetch, a threatened plant found in California.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/03
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-AI77
_______________________________________________________________________
1409. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE LANE MOUNTAIN MILKVETCH
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 15, 2003, Court order.
Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the Lane
Mountain milkvetch, an endangered plant found in California.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
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-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________
1410. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF A
PLANT, 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 propose to remove the Arizona agave (Agave
arizonica) from the list of threatened and endangered species.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AI79
_______________________________________________________________________
1411. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS
FOR THE DUGONG IN THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We plan to reopen the comment period on the proposed listing,
as endangered, of the dugong in the Republic of Palau. The proposed
rule was published in the Federal Register on August 5, 1993 (58 FR
41688).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
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-AI81
_______________________________________________________________________
1412. 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: We plan to reopen the comment period on the proposed listing
of the Scimitar-Horned oryx, addax and the Dama gazelle as endangered.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on November 5,
1991.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/03
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
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1413. 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 due to
progress in the recovery of this species.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1414. SAFE HARBOR AGREEMENTS AND CANDIDATE CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS WITH
ASSURANCES; REVISIONS TO THE REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.25; 50 CFR 17.22; 50 CFR 17.32
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FWS is proposing to revise the implementing regulations for
permits issued under Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation
Agreements With Assurances. These minor regulatory revisions will make
SHAs and CCAAs easier to understand and implement. After practical
application of the policy and regulations, we see some inconsistencies
and a need to refine/define some terminology.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Jody Elizabeth Brown, Biologist, Department of the
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 N.
Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2324
Email: jody--brown@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AI85
_______________________________________________________________________
1415. [bull] 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 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Dr. Patricia De Angelis, 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
_______________________________________________________________________
1416. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; MILITARY READINESS EXEMPTION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 107-314
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 2, 2003.
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 within one year regulations that exempt the Armed
Forces from incidental take of migratory birds during authorized
military readiness.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Marie Strassburger, Department of the Interior, United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS MBSP-4107, Division of Migratory
Bird Management, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1813
RIN: 1018-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________
1417. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; PROPOSED 2003-2004 MIGRATORY GAME
BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS (PRELIMINARY) WITH REQUESTS FOR INDIAN TRIBAL
PROPOSALS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 711; 16 USC 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j)
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish annual hunting regulations for
certain migratory game birds for the 2003-2004 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 05/06/03 68 FR 24324
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ronald Kokel, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Migratory
Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, MS MBSP-4107, 4401 North Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: ronald--kokel@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AI93
_______________________________________________________________________
1418. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF
THE WATER HOWELLIA (HOWELLIA AQUATILUS) 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: This rule would remove the water howellia (Howellia
aquatilus), a plant, from the List of Endangered and Threatened
Species. This action is based on new information.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AI94
_______________________________________________________________________
1419. [bull] ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PESTICIDE REGULATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking announces the
intention of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine
Fisheries Service, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to
conduct rulemaking to promulgate ``counterpart regulations'' under the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) for completing ESA section 7 consultation
on EPA pesticide registration actions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 01/24/03 68 FR 3786
NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and
HCPs, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, ARLSQ-420, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AI95
_______________________________________________________________________
1420. [bull] REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 703-712; 16 USC 742 a-j; 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:
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NPRM 03/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AI98
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1421. [bull] REVISION OF AIRBORNE HUNTING REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 742 a-l; 85 Stat. 480 as amended; 86 Stat. 905
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 19
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We will revise the regulations that implement the Airborne
Hunting Act to make them more consistent with the provisions of the
Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AI99
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1422. [bull] REVISION OF THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSPORT OF
EAGLE FEATHERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703-712; 16 USC 1531-1544
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement,
Department
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of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AJ00
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1423. [bull] ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT COUNTERPART SECTION 7 CONSULTATION
REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL FIRE PLAN
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402.02; 50 CFR 418 to 423
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These counterpart regulations will revise the existing
Endangered Species Act consultation procedures by allowing agencies
implementing the National Fire Plan to make determinations that
proposed actions are ``not likely to adversely affect'' threatened or
endangered species or designated critical without the need to obtain
written concurrence from the Fish and Wildlife Service or the National
Marine Fisheries Service. The regulation will streamline the
consultation process for National Fire Plan projects and is expected to
achieve the same protections presently afforded to species protected
under the Endangered Species Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and
HCPs, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, ARLSQ-420, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AJ02
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1424. [bull] 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 04/01/03 68 FR 15876
NPRM 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
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
Related RIN: Related To 1018-AF20
RIN: 1018-AJ03
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1425. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF
THE WESTERN 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 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 04/01/03 68 FR 15879
NPRM 09/00/03
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
Related RIN: Related To 1018-AF20
RIN: 1018-AJ04
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1426. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS;
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE CUI-UI FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND
THREATENED SPECIES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A 4(D) 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 Cui-ui, a fish, from endangered to
threatened. We also plan a special rule under Section 4(d) of the
Endangered Species Act to allow for incidental take of the Cui-ui from
tribal harvesting.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/03
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
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Phone: 703 358-2171
RIN: 1018-AJ05
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1427. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION
OF ADDITIONAL MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 2003, 1/23/03--stipulated
court order signed.
Final, Judicial, July 31, 2003.
Abstract: We will propose additional manatee refuge areas and/or
sanctuaries in the Caloosahatchee River (Lee County), St. Johns River
(Duval County), Halifax River (Volusia County), and Tomoka River
(Volusia County) in Florida.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/04/03 68 FR 16602
NPRM Comment Period End 06/03/03
Final Action 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
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
Related RIN: Related To 1018-AH80
RIN: 1018-AJ06
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1428. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLORADO BUTTERFLY PLANT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 30, 2003, Internal deadline to
meet settlement agreement for final rulemaking.
Final, Judicial, December 30, 2004, Settlement agreement.
Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Colorado butterfly
plant. A short-lived perennial, the Colorado butterfly plant is endemic
to moist soils in mesic or wet meadows of floodplain areas in
northcentral Colorado, extreme western Nebraska, and southeastern
Wyoming.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/03
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-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________
1429. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PRUDENCY
DETERMINATION AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR EGGERT'S SUNFLOWER
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 29, 2003.
Abstract: We will determine the prudency of proposing the designation
of critical habitat for the Eggert's sunflower. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/03
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-AJ08
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1430. [bull] 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: NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 2003.
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/03
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
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1431. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPREADING NAVARRETIA AND THE SAN JACINTO
VALLEY CROWNSCALE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 30, 2004.
Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the spreading
navarettia and
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San Jacinto Valley crownscale. On October 13, 1998, the spreading
navarretia, a plant species native to California and Mexico, was listed
as a threatened species, and the San Jacinto Valley crownscale, a plant
species endemic to California, was listed as endangered.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/04
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
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1432. [bull] 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: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2003, Settlement Agreement.
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 northwest Montana. The Jarbidge River population segment
occurs in Nevada.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1433. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE
SALT CREEK TIGER BEETLE
Priority: Other Significant
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.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
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-AJ13
_______________________________________________________________________
1434. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MEXICAN SPOTTED OWL
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 13, 2003, Court order.
Abstract: We will re-propose the designation of critical habitat for
the Mexican spotted owl. The owl inhabits canyon and montane forest
habitats across a range that extends from southern Utah and Colorado,
through Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas, to the mountains of
central Mexico.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
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-AJ15
_______________________________________________________________________
1435. [bull] 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.
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/04
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
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Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov
RIN: 1018-AJ16
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1436. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF
THE EGGERT'S SUNFLOWER 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: This rule would 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.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AJ17
_______________________________________________________________________
1437. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS;
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF BLACK-FOOTED
FERRET IN WYOMING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish a nonessential experimental
population of endangered black-footed ferrets in Campbell, Converse,
Niobrara, and Weston Counties, Wyoming.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/03
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
Related RIN: Related To 1018-AI60
RIN: 1018-AJ18
_______________________________________________________________________
1438. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS;
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE UNCOMPAHGRE FRITILLARY BUTTERFLY FROM ENDANGERED
TO THREATENED
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would reclassify the Uncompahgre fritillary
butterfly from endangered to threatened. This action is based on
achievement of recovery criteria.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AJ19
_______________________________________________________________________
1439. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF
ARCTIC RUSSIAN POPULATION OF SPECTACLED EIDERS FROM THE LIST OF
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES; CLASSIFICATION OF U.S. POPUL. AS
THREATENED
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would remove the arctic Russian population of
spectacled eiders from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species
and list the U.S. population of spectacled eiders as threatened. This
action is based on information that the arctic Russian population of
spectacled eiders no longer meets the regulatory definition of a
threatened species.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AJ20
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Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1440. 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 6th (1983) edition of
the American Ornithologists' Union Checklist of North American Birds;
and (2) add species that are of regular occurrence in the United States
that are not included on the current list.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/09/95 60 FR 24686
Second NPRM 10/12/01 66 FR 52281
Final Action 06/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1441. 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 nine conferences of the
Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/08/00 65 FR 26663
Correction 06/29/00 65 FR 40167
Final Rule 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, 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-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________
1442. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE BALD
EAGLE THROUGHOUT THE LOWER 48 STATES FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND
THREATENED SPECIES
Priority: Other Significant
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
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/06/99 64 FR 36454
Final Action 06/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________
1443. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE
DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON, POPULATION OF THE COLUMBIA WHITE-TAILED DEER
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 re-proposed rule
to remove the Douglas County, Oregon, population of the Columbia white-
tailed deer from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. This
action is based on new information indicating a robust population
growth, and indicating that adequate protections are in place.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/11/99 64 FR 25263
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 11/03/99 64 FR 59729
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/29/99 64 FR 72992
Second NPRM 06/21/02 67 FR 42217
Final Action 08/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AF43
_______________________________________________________________________
1444. 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 15.41; 50 CFR 15.42
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
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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 05/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________
1445. POLICY ON GENERAL CONSERVATION PERMITS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et seq; 16 USC 703 et
seq
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This policy will contain provisions to issue permits to
qualified organizations to conduct general conservation activities over
a specified period of time instead of issuing multiple permits for each
activity.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice of Proposed Policy 10/28/99 64 FR 58086
Final Action 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
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-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________
1446. 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 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
_______________________________________________________________________
1447. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE
HOOVER'S WOOLY-STAR 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 Hoover's Wooly-Star from the list of Endangered and
Threatened Plants because of recovery. This action is based on
information that indicates this plant is more widespread and abundant
than previously thought, more resilient and less vulnerable to certain
activities than previously thought, and adequately protected on public
lands.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/06/01 66 FR 13474
Final Action 05/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________
1448. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISSION, GOALS, AND PURPOSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 668(dd) to 668(ee)
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed policy (FWS Manual) will address the mission,
goals and purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System in the
context of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997.
This RIN also reflects Wildlife-Dependent Recreation Uses, Appropriate
Refuge Uses, and Wilderness Stewardship.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Policy 01/16/01 66 FR 3668
Comment Period Extended 03/15/01 66 FR 15136
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/15/01 66 FR 26879
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/21/01 66 FR 33268
Final Action 06/00/03
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: James W. Kurth, Deputy Chief, National Wildlife Refuge
System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, MS 670 ARLSQ, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-1744
RIN: 1018-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________
1449. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR THREE COASTAL CALIFORNIA PLANTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 4201
to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat 3500
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2001, Court order.
Abstract: We designate critical habitat for three coastal plants in
California: LaGraciosa thistle, Lompac Yerba Santa, and Gaviota
tarplant.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/15/01 66 FR 57559
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/07/02 67 FR 30641
Final Action for 2 plants 11/07/02 67 FR 67967
Final Action for 1 plant 11/00/03
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-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________
1450. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR 47 PLANTS IN HAWAII
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, April 30, 2002, 145 plants final by
04/30/02.
Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for 47 plants on the
island of Hawaii. This action is part of litigation involving 245
Hawaiian plants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/28/02 67 FR 36967
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 08/26/02 67 FR 54766
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/24/02 67 FR 59811
NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/18/02 67 FR 77464
Final Action 06/00/03
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-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________
1451. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR PLANTS OF THE NORTHWEST ISLANDS, HAWAII
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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, November 30, 2000.
Final, Judicial, November 30, 2001.
Abstract: We will determine critical habitat for 8 plants on the
Northwest Islands of Hawaii, as a result of litigation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/14/02 67 FR 34521
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 08/26/02 67 FR 54766
NPRM Comment Period Extended 09/12/02 67 FR 57784
Final Action 05/00/03
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-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________
1452. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE
TRUCKEE BARBERRY 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 Truckee barberry from the List of Endangered and Threatened
Species. This action is based on new information.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/03/02 67 FR 56254
Final Action 09/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AH47
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1453. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE GUAM
BROADBILL AND MARIANA MALLARD 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 Guam broadbill and the Mariana mallard from the List of
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife because of extinction.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/25/02 67 FR 3675
Final Action 05/00/03
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
RIN: 1018-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________
1454. ADDITION OF THE GREAT WHITE SHARK AND THE CAPE STAG BEETLE 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 the cape stag beetle 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 05/00/03
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-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________
1455. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: REPROPOSED
DETERMINATIONS OF PRUDENCY AND PROPOSED DESIGNATIONS OF CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR PLANTS FROM MAUI AND KAHOOLAWE, HAWAII
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2000, 100 Hawaii plants.
Final, Judicial, November 30, 2001, 100 Hawaii plants.
Abstract: We will determine critical habitat for approximately 63
plants from Maui and Kahoolawe, Hawaii.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/18/00 65 FR 79191
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/22/01 66 FR 11131
Second NPRM 04/03/02 67 FR 15855
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 08/26/02 67 FR 54764
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/02/02 67 FR 61845
Final Action 05/00/03
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-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________
1456. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REOPENING OF
COMMENT PERIOD ON THE THREATENED STATUS OF THE SACRAMENTO SPLITTAIL
(POGONICHTHYS MACROLEPIDOTIS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, Settlement agreement.
Abstract: We were ordered by a court to reanalyze the information
concerning the listing decision for the Sacramento splittail.
Therefore, we have reopened the comment period for this issue. The
previous regulatory action that finalized the listing decision for the
Sacramento splittail was assigned RIN 1018-AC26, and was completed with
the publication of the final rule designating the Sacramento splittail
as a threatened species, effective March 10, 1999 (64 FR 5963). Since
RIN 1018-AC26 has been completed, we are considering the reopening of
the comment period on this issue to be a new regulatory action, which
has been assigned this current RIN.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Comment Period Extended 01/12/01 66 FR 2828
Comment Period Reopened 05/08/01 66 FR 23181
Comment Period Reopened 08/17/01 66 FR 43145
Comment Period Reopened 03/21/02 67 FR 13095
Correction; Comment Period
Reopened 04/01/02 67 FR 15337
Comment Period Reopened 10/31/02 67 FR 66344
Final Action 06/00/03
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-AH73
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1457. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING REHABILITATION
ACTIVITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Service will amend the Migratory Bird Permit regulations
authorizing permits to take, possess, transport, sell, purchase,
barter, import, and export migratory birds. The Service will establish
a new section to authorize rehabilitation permits, which currently are
authorized under 50 CFR 21.27, Special Purpose Permits.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/06/01 66 FR 63349
Final Action 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, 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-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________
1458. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR BLACKBURN'S SPHINX MOTH
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 2001, Court order.
Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Blackburn's
sphinx moth.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/13/02 67 FR 40633
NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/26/02 67 FR 54763
NPRM; Public Hearing
announcement 10/10/02 67 FR 63064
NPRM; supplemental information 11/15/02 67 FR 69179
NPRM Comment Period End 12/30/02
Final Action 06/00/03
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-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________
1459. PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF SPANISH CEDAR AND
BIGLEAF MAHOGANY 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 and bigleaf mahogany in CITES appendix III. This
listing invokes certain permitting requirements to assist Peru in
controlling trade in these species.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
_______________________________________________________________________
1460. 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 06/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
1461. 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
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 Indonesia
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has listed the tree species, Ramin, in CITES appendix III. This listing
invokes certain permitting requirements to assist Indonesia in
controlling trade in this species.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________
1462. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; BELUGA STURGEON
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, Notice of 90-day finding.
We must determine if petitioned action is warranted within 90 days or
as soon as possible after receipt of petition.
Abstract: Based upon a review of the species in response to a petition,
we may propose to list the Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) as endangered.
This species historically inhabited the Caspian, Black, Azov and
Adriatic Seas and all rivers flowing into them. The Adriatic Sea
population has been extirpated, and no wild Beluga sturgeon has been
found in the Sea of Azov since the mid 1980s. This species has declined
due to fishing pressure. This species is highly valued for its caviar
and is subject to both legal and substantial levels of illegal fishing.
The Beluga sturgeon has also been impacted by dam building and other
forms of habitat modification.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice 06/20/02 67 FR 41918
NPRM 07/31/02 67 FR 49657
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 11/06/02 67 FR 67586
Final Action 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________
1463. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE
TINIAN MONARCH FLYCATCHER 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 make a final determination on the
proposed rule to delist the Tinian monarch flycatcher from the list of
endangered and threatened species, due to apparent increases in
population numbers and likely improvement of habitat quality. This bird
occurs on Tinian Island in the Marianas. The proposed rule was
published in the Federal Register on February 22, 1999, page 8533,
under RIN 1018-AE40.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/22/99 64 FR 8533
Final Action 05/00/03
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
Related RIN: Related To 1018-AE40
RIN: 1018-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________
1464. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR THE TOPEKA SHINER
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, August 13, 2002, Settlement agreement.
Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the fish, the
Topeka shiner, which occurs in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and
South Dakota.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/21/02 67 FR 54261
Final Action 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local
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-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________
1465. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR THE VENTURA MARSH MILKVETCH
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, October 1, 2002, Settlement agreement.
Abstract: This rule designates critical habitat for the plant, the
Ventura Marsh milkvetch, which occurs in California.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/09/02 67 FR 62926
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/20/03 68 FR 13663
Final Rule 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
[[Page 30460]]
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local
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-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________
1466. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR 103 OAHU, HAWAII, PLANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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, April 30, 2002, Settlement agreement.
Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for 103 Oahu,
Hawaii, plants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/28/02 67 FR 37107
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 08/26/02 67 FR 54766
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/10/02 67 FR 63066
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/26/02 67 FR 78763
Final Action 05/00/03
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-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________