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We continue the process of updating the rule that directs State fish and wildlife agencies on how to receive funds and implement conservation projects under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act. Under these Acts, we distribute annual apportionments to States from trust funds derived from excise tax revenues and fuel taxes. This is the third phase of a four-phase rulemaking. After we review and reflect on the status of the rulemaking from Phases 1 and 2, Phase 3 may or may not contain an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, depending on the need. The preamble will continue to thoroughly describe the approach and will address topics and progress achieved to date. Phase 3 may include new topics as needed or relevant. We will continue to work with our partners to distribute information on participation. Further information, as it becomes available, will be posted at https://fawiki.fws.gov/display/WRR.