[Federal Register: September 30, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 189)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 52676] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr30se99-21] [[Page 52676]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Parts 13 and 17 RIN 1018-AD95 Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Final rule; correction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), published a final rule on June 17, 1999, amending Part 13 and 17 of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These regulations implemented two final policies issued by the Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on June 17, 1999, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (Act)--the Safe Harbor and the Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances policies. We are correcting certain errors that appeared in the final regulations implementing these policies. The correction is required in part 13 section 13.25(d) because the current version is unclear and could unduly confuse the public. In sections 17.22(d)(2)(v) and 17.32(d)(2)(v) the word ``not'' was inadvertently omitted after the word ``will.'' DATES: This correction is effective September 30, 1999. ADDRESSES: You may obtain copies of the final rule or this correction, or you may obtain further information, by contacting the Chief, Division of Endangered Species, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street, NW (MS-420 ARLSQ), Washington, DC 20240 (Telephone 703/358- 2171, Facsimile 703/358-1735). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Gloman, Chief, Division of Endangered Species (Telephone 703/358-2171, Facsimile 703/358-1735). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Safe Harbor and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances policies were published at 64 FR 32717 and 64 FR 32726, respectively, and the final implementing rule was published at 64 FR 32706. In the final rule, we committed editorial errors in part 13 section 13.25(d) and in part 17 sections 17.22(d)(2)(v) and 17.32 (d)(2)(v). We correct these errors in this rule. List of Subjects 50 CFR part 13 Administrative practice and procedure, Exports, Fish, Imports, Plants, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation, Wildlife. 50 CFR part 17 Endangered and threatened species, Export, Import, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation. PART 13--[Amended] 1. The authority citation for part 13 continues to read as follows: Authority: 16 U.S.C. 668a; 704, 712; 742j-l; 1382; 1538(d); 1539, 1540(f); 3374; 4901-4916; 18 U.S.C. 42; 19 U.S.C. 1202; E.O. 11911, 41 FR 15683; 31 U.S.C. 9701. 2. Amend section 13.25 by revising paragraph (d) to read as follows: Sec. 13.25 Transfer of permits and scope of permit authorization. * * * * * (d) In the case of permits issued under Sec. 17.22(b)-(d) or Sec. 17.32(b)-(d) of this subchapter to a State or local governmental entity, a person is under the direct control of the permittee where: (1) The person is under the jurisdiction of the permittee and the permit provides that such person(s) may carry out the authorized activity; or (2) The person has been issued a permit by the governmental entity or has executed a written instrument with the governmental entity, pursuant to the terms of the implementing agreement. 3. Amend section 17.22 by revising paragraph (d)(2)(v) to read as follows: Sec. 17.22 Permits for scientific purposes, enhancements of propagation or survival, or for incidental taking. * * * * * (d) * * * (2) * * * (v) Implementation of the terms of the Candidate Conservation Agreement will not be in conflict with any ongoing conservation programs for species covered by the permit; and * * * * * 4. Amend section 17.32 by revising paragraph (d)(2)(v) to read as follows: Sec. 17.32 Permits--General. * * * * * (d) * * * (2) * * * (v) Implementation of the terms of the Candidate Conservation Agreement will not be in conflict with any ongoing conservation programs for species covered by the permit; and * * * * * Dated: September 24, 1999. Donald J. Barry, Assistant Secretary, Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Department of the Interior. [FR Doc. 99-25379 Filed 9-29-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P