[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 19600-19601]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10838]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
25 CFR Part 250
RIN 1076-AD68
Indian Fishing--Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) proposes to eliminate 25
CFR Part 250 as mandated by Executive Order 12866 to streamline the
regulatory process and enhance the planning and coordination of new and
existing regulations. The necessity for this rule no longer exists.
Dates: Comments must be received on or before July 1, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Mail comments to Gary Rankel, Chief, Branch of Fish,
Wildlife and Recreation, Office of Trust Responsibilities, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, 1849 C St. NW, Mail Stop
4513-MIB, Washington, DC 20240; OR, hand deliver them to Room 4513 at
the above address. Comments will be available for inspection at this
address from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning
approximately 2 weeks after publication of this document in the Federal
Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Rankel, (202) 208-4088.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The purpose for which this rule was promulgated has been fulfilled
and the rule is no longer required. The Hoopa
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Valley Tribe has established regulations to protect the fishery
resources and fishing rights of Indians of the Hoopa Valley Indian
Reservation. The Yurok Tribe, which is also covered under these
regulations, is in the final stages of drafting regulations covering
fishing by their members. This proposed rule will eliminate 25 CFR Part
250, Indian Fishing--Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation.
Public Participation Statement
Publication of the proposed rule by the Department of the Interior
(Department) provides the public an opportunity to participate in the
rulemaking process. Interested persons may submit written comments
regarding the proposed rule to the location identified in the addresses
section of this document.
Evaluation and Certification
The Department has certified to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) that the elimination of this rule meets the applicable standards
provided in sections 2(a) and 2(b)(2) of Executive Order 12778.
The Office of Management and Budget has determined the elimination
of this rule is not a significant regulatory action under Executive
Order 12866.
There will be no economic effect on each tribal government and
tribal organization under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601
et seq.) and no additional outlays will be required of tribal
governments, tribal organizations, and the Federal Government.
In accordance with Executive Order 12630, the Department has
determined that the elimination of this rule will not have
``significant'' takings implications. The elimination of this rule does
not pertain to ``taking'' of private property interests, nor does it
impact private property.
The Department has determined that the elimination of this rule
will not have significant federalism effects under Executive Order
12612 and will not interfere with the roles, rights and
responsibilities of states.
The Department has determined that the elimination of this rule
will not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the
quality of the human environment and that no detailed statement is
required pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
No information collection is required in the elimination of this
rule that would require approval by the Office of Management and Budget
under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
Drafting Information
The primary author of this document is Bettie Rushing, Bureau of
Indian Affairs.
List of Subjects in 25 CFR Part 250
Indians, Indian--fishing rights.
Under the authority of Executive Order 12866, and for the reasons
stated above, it is proposed to remove 25 CFR part 250.
Dated: April 11, 1996.
Ada E. Deer,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 96-10838 Filed 5-01-96; 8:45 am]
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