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  • Inclusion of the Hellbender, Including the Eastern Hellbender and the Ozark Hellbender, in Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

    75 FR 54579 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 75 › Proposed Rules › 75 FR 54579

    OMB bases its determination upon the following four criteria: (a) Whether the rule will have an annual effect of $100 million or more on the economy or adversely affect an economic sector, productivity … c) Whether the rule will materially affect entitlements, grants, user fees, loan programs, or the rights and obligations of their recipients. n annual effect of $100 million or more on the economy or adversely

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Astragalus pycnostachyus var. lanosissimus (Ventura Marsh Milk-vetch)

    64 FR 28136 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 64 › Proposed Rules › 64 FR 28136

    (4) of the Act requires Federal agencies to confer with the Service on any action that is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a species proposed for listing or result in destruction or adverse … section 7(a)(2) of the Act requires Federal agencies to ensure that activities they authorize, fund, or carry out are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the species or destroy or adversely

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  • Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Highly Migratory Species Fisheries

    68 FR 68834 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 68 › Proposed Rules › 68 FR 68834

    EEZ north of 45° N latitude to purse seine fishing to address bycatch and protected species concerns, and possible adverse impacts on other fisheries. … (r) Possess a light stick on board a longline vessel when fishing west of 150° W. long. and north of the equator (0° lat.) in violation of § 660.712(a)(7) (s) Possess more than 10 swordfish on board

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  • Alcohol- and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and Assistance

    73 FR 52136 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 52136

    Under the proposed rule the possession and use of prohibited substances on or around mine property is not permitted, unless the miner possesses a valid prescription that requires use while on mine property … Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks This proposed rule would have no adverse impact on children.

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  • Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2007-08 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals and Requests for 2008 Spring/Summer Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest Proposals in Alaska

    72 FR 18328 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 72 › Proposed Rules › 72 FR 18328

    We do not oppose this harvest, provided it does not take place during the closed season required by the Convention, and it is not so large as to adversely affect the status of the migratory game bird resource … While this proposed rule is a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866, it is not expected to adversely affect energy supplies, distribution, or use.

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  • Civilian Employment and Reemployment Rights for Service Members, Former Service Members and Applicants of the Uniformed Services

    79 FR 43700 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 79 › Proposed Rules › 79 FR 43700

    A requirement in which the incumbent possesses unique knowledge, extensive experience, and specialty skill training to successfully fulfill the duties or responsibilities in support of the mission and … A requirement in which the incumbent possesses unique knowledge, extensive experience, and specialty skill training to successfully fulfill the duties or responsibilities in support of the mission and

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  • Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Spatial Fisheries Management

    88 FR 29050 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 88 › Proposed Rules › 88 FR 29050

    However, these complexities may be necessary in order to mitigate adverse economic impacts. … Sub-Alternative A2b would likely result in minor adverse social and economic impacts.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Plant Lepidium papilliferum (slickspot peppergrass) as Endangered

    67 FR 46441 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 67 › Proposed Rules › 67 FR 46441

    Rollins (1993) based his justification on physical features that L. papilliferum possesses and L. montanum does not, such as: (1) Trichomes (hairlike structures) occurring on the filaments of stamens ( … The primary regulatory effect of critical habitat is the section 7 requirement that Federal agencies refrain from taking any action that destroys or adversely modifies critical habitat.

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  • Confidential Business Information

    71 FR 63738 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 71 › Proposed Rules › 71 FR 63738

    In light of the highly competitive environment in which these manufacturers operate, the comprehensive EWR data that they submit possess commercial value to the submitting manufacturers, competitors, and … Without the collection of comprehensive data by manufacturers, the effectiveness of the EWR program would be adversely impacted.

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  • § 17.40 Species-specific rules—mammals.

    50 CFR § 17.40 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries › CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER B—TAKING, POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, SALE, PURCHASE, BARTER, EXPORTATION, AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE AND PLANTS › PART 17—ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS › Subpart D—Threatened Wildlife

    Except in rare cases involving extenuating circumstances that do not adversely affect the conservation of the species, we will issue a public bulletin that identifies a restriction on trade in specimens … (iii) Possession and other acts with unlawfully taken specimens, as set forth at § 17.21(d)(1) for endangered wildlife.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding for Pascagoula Map Turtle; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Pearl River Map Turtle; and Threatened Species Status for Alabama Map Turtle, Barbour's Map Turtle, Escambia Map Turtle, and Pascagoula Map Turtle Due to Similarity of Appearance With a Section 4(d) Rule

    86 FR 66624 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 86 › Proposed Rules › 86 FR 66624

    Actions that result in a determination by a Federal agency of “not likely to adversely affect” continue to require the Service's written concurrence and actions that are “likely to adversely affect” a … Actions that result in a determination by a Federal agency of “not likely to adversely affect” continue to require the Service's written concurrence and actions that are “likely to adversely affect” a

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  • Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures

    60 FR 58468 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 60 › Proposed Rules › 60 FR 58468

    Since the National Repository is part of the Service, items transferred there were considered to still be in the possession of the Service and not ``disposed of''. … The Service believes it can accomplish its conservation role effectively without adversely affecting the rights of individuals to fair and adequate process in law, and believes its procedures are a

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  • Reimbursement for Caskets and Urns for Burial of Unclaimed Remains in a National Cemetery

    79 FR 37698 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 79 › Proposed Rules › 79 FR 37698

    Description of likely respondents: Individuals in possession of unclaimed remains of veterans, such as coroners or funeral directors, and entities whose mission is to ensure appropriate burial of veteran … Description of likely respondents: Individuals in possession of unclaimed remains of veterans, such as coroners or funeral directors, and entities whose mission is to ensure appropriate burial of veteran

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  • Migratory Bird Permits; Removal of Yellow-Billed Magpie and Other Revisions to Depredation Order

    78 FR 27930 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 78 › Proposed Rules › 78 FR 27930

    This rule would not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S. … (1) You may possess, transport, and use a lure bird or birds of the species listed in paragraph (a) of this section that you wish to trap.

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  • Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services

    78 FR 2934 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 78 › Proposed Rules › 78 FR 2934

    CBS suggests that broadcasters often do not possess 9 burdens on respondents. … CBS suggests that broadcasters often do not possess 9.

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  • Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act

    87 FR 60010 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 87 › Proposed Rules › 87 FR 60010

    However, the proposed regulations are also narrowly tailored, requiring the adverse action to be linked to specific protected activities. Adverse actions not tied to the activities ii. … indicated that growers with access to a single integrator received 7 to 8 percent less compensation, on average, than farmers located in areas with 4 or more integrators. 148 If live poultry dealers already possess

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  • Information and Information Systems Security.

    48 C.F.R. § 852.204-71 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

    Title 48 CFR › Chapter 8 › Part 852 › Subpart 852.2 › § 852.204-71

    The term includes information where improper use or disclosure could adversely affect the ability of VA to accomplish its mission, proprietary information, records about individuals requiring protection … Prior to termination or completion of this contract, the Contractor/subcontractor must provide its plan for destruction of all VA data in its possession according to VA Handbook 6500, and VA Cybersecurity

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  • § 164.512 Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required.

    45 CFR § 164.512 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 45—Public Welfare › SUBTITLE A—Department of Health and Human Services › SUBCHAPTER C—ADMINISTRATIVE DATA STANDARDS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS › PART 164—SECURITY AND PRIVACY › Subpart E—Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information

    Such purposes include: (A) To collect or report adverse events (or similar activities with respect to food or dietary supplements), product defects or problems (including problems with the use or labeling … covered entity may use or disclose protected health information for purposes of reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System the identity of an individual who is prohibited from possessing

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Bull Trout in the Clackamas River Subbasin, Oregon

    74 FR 65045 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 74 › Proposed Rules › 74 FR 65045

    Therefore, this rulemaking is not expected to have any significant adverse impacts to recreation, agriculture, or any development activities. … (iii) You may not possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, ship, import, or export by any means whatsoever any of the identified fishes, or parts thereof, that are taken or possessed in a manner not expressly

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  • Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Precious Corals Fisheries; Harvest Quotas, Definitions, Size Limits, Gear Restrictions, Bed Classification

    65 FR 53692 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 65 › Proposed Rules › 65 FR 53692

    This consultation examines Hawaii’s precious coral fishery, managed under the proposed rule, and the likelihood of it having an adverse effect on Hawaiian monk seals. … (c) Take and retain, possess, or land any live pink coral or live black coral from any precious coral permit area that is less than the minimum height specified in § 660.86 unless: 4.

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