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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-61798; File No. SR-NSCC-2010-04]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The National Securities Clearing
Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change To Set the Effective Date for the Elimination of the
Guaranty of Payment With Respect to Its Envelope Settlement Service

March 29, 2010.
    Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on March 8, 2010, the
National Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule
change described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been
prepared primarily by NSCC. NSCC filed the proposal pursuant to section
19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act \2\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(1) \3\ thereunder so
that the proposal was effective upon filing with the Commission. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the rule
change from interested parties.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(i).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The proposed rule change will set the effective date for the
elimination of a guarantee of payment (and associated rule changes)
with respect to NSCC's Envelope Settlement Service (``ESS'') as of
April 1, 2010.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, NSCC included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. NSCC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections (A),
(B), and (C) below, of the most significant aspects of these
statements.\4\
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(A) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    On March 1, 2010, the Commission approved rule filing SR-NSCC-2010-
01 (``Approved Filing'') relating to NSCC's elimination of the
guarantee of payment in connection with ESS.\5\ Specifically, the
approval will give effect to specified changes to Rule 9, Addendum D,
Addendum K, and Procedure XV of NSCC's rules and procedures as set
forth in Exhibit 5 of the Approved Filing, to: (1) Eliminate NSCC's
guaranty of the payment to the receiving NSCC member in an ESS
delivery, (2) provide that the credits and debits of the payment amount
of an envelope may be reversed, and (3) eliminate clearing fund
deposits allocated to ESS. In order to afford members a transitional
period to prepare for these changes, NSCC is proposing to implement the
changes on April 1, 2010.
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 61618 (March 1,
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    The proposed rule change is consistent with Section 17A of the
Act,\6\ as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable
to NSCC. The proposed rule change will protect NSCC's net settlement
process while continuing to provide a central delivery point for
physical deliveries of envelopes with constrained payment processing.
The changes will reduce NSCC's exposure to potential losses from member
defaults, insolvencies, mistakes, and fraud and will appropriately
shift the risk outside NSCC to the contracting members in an ESS
transaction. The interim period for implementation will permit members
to adjust their processes and systems as necessary to accommodate the
changes.
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(B) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    NSCC does not believe that the proposed rule change will have any
impact or impose any burden on competition.

(C) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the
Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    Written comments relating to the proposed rule change were not and
are not intended to be solicited or received. NSCC will notify the
Commission of any written comments received by NSCC.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    The foregoing proposed rule change has become effective upon filing
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act \7\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(1)
\8\ thereunder because the proposed rule change constitutes a stated
policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning,
administration or enforcement of an existing rule. At any time within
sixty days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission
may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission
that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest,
for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(i).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://
www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NSCC-2010-04 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NSCC-2010-04. This file

number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/
sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filings also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of NSCC and on NSCC's
Web site at http://www.dtcc.com/downloads/legal/rule_filings/2010/
nscc/2010-04.pdf. All comments received will be posted without change;
the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from
submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make
available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-
NSCC-2010-04 and should be submitted on or before April 23, 2010.

    For the Commission by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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    \9\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD10-12-012]

Increasing Market and Planning Efficiency Through Improved
Software; Notice of Technical Conference: Increasing Real-Time and Day-
Ahead Market Efficiency Through Improved Software

    Take notice that Commission staff will convene a technical
conference on June 22, 23, and 24, 2021 to discuss opportunities for
increasing real-time and day-ahead market efficiency of the bulk power
system through improved software. A detailed agenda with the list and
times for the selected speakers will be published on the Commission's
website \1\ after May 28, 2021.
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    This conference will bring together and encourage discussion
between experts from diverse backgrounds. Examples include electric
power system operators, software developers, and professionals from
government, research centers, and academia. The conference will bring
these experts together for the purposes of stimulating discussion,
sharing information, and identifying fruitful avenues for research
concerning improved software for increasing efficiency and reliability
of the bulk power system.
    This conference will build on discussions at prior conferences in
this proceeding by focusing on topics identified as important to market
efficiency in prior conferences. Broadly, such topics fall into the
following categories:
    (1) Improvements to the representation within market models of
physical constraints that are either not currently modeled or are
currently modeled using mathematical approximations (e.g., voltage and
reactive power constraints, stability constraints, fuel delivery
constraints, and constraints related to contingencies);
    (2) Representations of uncertainty to better maximize economic
efficiency (expected market surplus) and lead to better understanding
events of that could impact the reliability of the bulk power system
(e.g., stochastic modeling, or other improved modeling approaches to
energy and reserve dispatch and system planning that efficiently manage
uncertainty);
    (3) Software related to grid-enhancing technologies (e.g., optimal
transmission switching, transmission flow control, advanced
transmission line ratings, distributed energy resources, and software
for forecasting and enhancing visibility into changing system
conditions);
    (4) Improvements in markets' ability to identify, use, and/or
enable capabilities in the existing systems in ways that improve bulk
power system economic efficiency and reliability (e.g., transmission
constraint relaxation practices, multi-stage generator modeling,
storage state-of-charge management, and ramp management);
    (5) Improvements to the duality interpretations of the economic
dispatch model, with the goal of enabling the calculation of prices
which represent better equilibrium and incentives for efficient entry
and exit;
    (6) Limitations of current electricity market software due to its
interaction with hardware, for example, parallel computing and better
cache management;
    (7) Other improvements in algorithms, model formulations, or
hardware that may allow for increases in market efficiency and enhanced
bulk power system reliability.
    Within these or related topics, we encourage presentations that
discuss best modeling practices, existing modeling practices that need
improvement, any advances made, or related perspectives on increasing
market efficiency through improved power systems modeling.
    The conference will take place virtually via WebEx, with remote
participation from both presenters and attendees. Further details on
remote attendance and participation will be released prior to the
conference.
    Attendees must register through the Commission's website on or
before June 11, 2021.\2\ WebEx connections may not be available to
those who do not register.
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    Speaker nominations must be submitted on or before May 7, 2021
through the Commission's website \3\ by providing the proposed
speaker's contact information along with a title, abstract, and list of
contributing authors for the proposed presentation. Proposed
presentations should be related to the topics discussed above. Speakers
and presentations will be selected to ensure relevant topics and to
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    The Commission will accept comments following the conference, with
a deadline of July 30, 2021.
    There is an ``eSubscription'' link on the Commission's website that
enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is
added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online
service, please email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call (866) 208-
3676 (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please
send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll free (866) 208-
3372 (voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a fax to<PHONE_NUMBER>
with the required accommodations. This notice is issued and published
in accordance with 18 CFR 2.1 (2019).
    For further information about these conferences, please contact:
    Sarah McKinley (Logistical Information), Office of External
Affairs,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Alexander Smith (Technical Information), Office of Energy Policy
and Innovation,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: March 11, 2021.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Pages 33215-33216]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9680-7]

Changes to the Central Data Exchange System

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting
Regulation (CROMERR), this notice announces EPA's plan to change its
Central Data Exchange (CDX) system, as described in this notice.

DATES: EPA's changes to CDX are effective August 6, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tina Chen, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, Mail Stop MC-
2823T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 566-
0248<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 13, 2005, the final Cross-Media
Electronic Reporting Rule was published in the Federal Register (70 FR
59848) and codified as part 3 of title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR). CROMERR establishes electronic reporting as an
acceptable regulatory alternative to paper reporting and provides
requirements to assure that electronic documents are as legally
dependable as their paper counterparts. Subpart B of CROMERR sets
requirements for electronic reporting to

EPA that may be used to satisfy a federal environmental reporting
requirement. Specifically, section 3.10 of subpart B requires that
electronic documents be submitted to an appropriate EPA electronic
document receiving system that has been designated by the
Administrator. Additionally, where a paper document must bear a
signature under an existing regulation, CROMERR requires that an
electronic document that substitutes for the paper document must be
signed with a valid electronic signature.
    Generally, EPA's designated electronic document receiving system is
CDX, which is consistent with the standards for electronic document
receiving systems set forth in CROMERR Sec.  3.2000(b) of subpart D.
CDX, developed and maintained by the Office of Environmental
Information, serves as EPA's gateway for receiving documents
electronically from the reporting community. CDX streamlines and
consolidates EPA's reporting by offering the reporting community
faster, easier, and more secure submission options through a single
venue. As a cornerstone of EPA's efforts to advance electronic
government, CDX supports electronic submission of environmental data
for air, water, waste, and toxic programs from thousands of regulated
entities. In developing CROMERR, EPA recognized that CDX would be
subject to change over time and that such changes could affect
regulated entities that participate in electronic reporting. Therefore,
CROMERR subpart B requires EPA to provide notice when the Agency plans
to change CDX hardware, software, or services. Section 3.20 of the
regulation distinguishes four categories of CDX changes: Significant,
Other, De minimis or Transparent and Emergency changes.
    Today's notice announces EPA's plans to take advantage of
opportunities offered by evolving technologies to improve CDX services
by modernizing the user registration process and providing additional
user functionality. This change is considered an Other Change under
Sec.  3.20(a)(2) of the regulation and requires EPA to provide notice
to CDX users at least sixty (60) days in advance of implementation.
Specific changes include:
     New user-friendly features that will make CDX registration
easier, such as the ability to search for reporting programs and
organizations, and activate accounts via email;
     Additional ``My CDX'' user profile functions, such as the
ability to change an account password from the user profile page, a
standardized list of security questions, and automated reminders for
account password expiration; and
     New user profile page ``Alerts'' and ``News and Updates''
sections that will provide CDX users with timely general system
information, as well as program specific information.
    In accordance with 40 CFR 3.20(a)(2), EPA is providing this notice
to CDX users at least sixty (60) days in advance of implementation of
the changes described above.

    Dated: May 29, 2012.
Connie Dwyer,
Director, Information Exchange and Services Division.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0174; Airspace Docket No. 11-AEA-3]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Restricted Areas R-5801 and R-5803; Chambersburg, PA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: This action makes a minor editorial change to the time of
designation for restricted areas R-5801 and R-5803, Chambersburg, PA,
to remove the abbreviation ``EST.'' This amendment does not change the
dimensions of, or activities conducted within, the restricted areas.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 31, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace, Regulations
and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The time of designation for R-5801 and R-5803 currently reads
``0800 to 1600 EST, Monday-Friday.'' Since these restricted areas lie
completely within the Eastern Time zone, it is unnecessary to specify
``EST'' in the descriptions. The hours 0800 to 1600 are in effect year
round regardless of time of year. The use of ``EST'' in the current
description leads to confusion about the time of designation during
that part of the year when daylight saving time is in effect. The
intended time of designation for the restricted areas is 0800-1600
local time during both standard time and daylight time periods.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 73 to remove ``EST'' from the time of designation in the
descriptions of restricted areas R-5801 and R-5803, Chambersburg, PA.
The time of designation is amended to read ``0800 to 1600 local time,
Monday-Friday.'' This change does not alter the current usage of the
restricted areas.
    Accordingly, since this action is an administrative change, and
does not alter the dimensions or utilization of the restricted areas, I
find that notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
unnecessary.
    Section 73.58 of Title 14 CFR part 73 was republished in FAA Order
7400.8U, effective February 16, 2012.
    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule''
under Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant
preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so
minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule,
when promulgated, will not have a significant

economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it amends airspace descriptions to keep them current.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,
paragraph 311d. This action updates the technical description of
special use airspace that does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, or
use of the airspace. It is not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances
exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas.

Adoption of Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows:

PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE

0
1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  73.58  [Amended]

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2. Section 73.58 is amended as follows:
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R-5801 Chambersburg, PA [Amended]

    By removing the current time of designation and substituting the
following:
    Time of designation. 0800 to 1600 local time, Monday-Friday.
* * * * *

R-5803 Chambersburg, PA [Amended]

    By removing the current time of designation and substituting the
following:
    Time of designation. 0800 to 1600 local time, Monday-Friday.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 14, 2012.
Gary A. Norek,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012-7311 Filed 3-26-12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0982]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Mamala Bay, Oahu, HI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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SUMMARY: On October 10, 2017, the fishing vessel PACIFIC PARADISE ran
aground off of the navigable waters of Mamala Bay near Waikiki at
Kaimana Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. On October 11, 2017, the Coast Guard
established for seven days a temporary safety zone encompassing all
waters extending 500 yards in all directions around the grounded
fishing vessel located approximately 350 yards southwest of Kaimana
Beach in position 21[deg]15.69' N.; 157[deg]49.49' W. to assist with
vessel salvage operations. On October 18, 2017 the Coast Guard will
extend the safety zone for two additional weeks while salvage
operations continue. The temporary safety zone currently stationary
around the grounded vessel will become a moving safety zone during the
salvage and removal operation and remain a moving safety zone so until
the towing operation is complete. During salvage and removal
operations, the zone will continue to

encompass 500 yards in all directions around the vessel at all times.
When salvage tow operations commence, the Coast Guard will provide
notice via a broadcast notice to mariners. The extension of this safety
zone and shift to a moving safety zone during salvage and removal are
necessary to protect personnel, vessels and the marine environment from
potential hazards associated with ongoing operations to remove a
grounded vessel in this area. Entry of vessels or persons into this
zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the
Port (COTP) Honolulu.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from October 24,
2017 until 8:00 a.m. on November 1, 2017. For the purposes of
enforcement, actual notice will be used from 8:00 a.m. on October 18,
2017, until October 24, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0982 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Lieutenant Commander John Bannon, Waterways Management
Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
TFR Temporary final rule
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    On October 11, 2017, the Coast Guard established a safety zone in
the navigable waters of Mamala Bay, Oahu, HI, due to the October 10,
2017 grounding of the fishing vessel PACIFIC PARADISE. The purpose of
the safety zone was to protect personnel, vessels and the marine
environment from the hazards associated with the ongoing operations to
salvage a grounded fishing vessel near Waikiki's Kaimana Beach. Ongoing
challenges with the salvage efforts necessitate a two-week extension to
the TFR. Once the vessel is removed from the reef for final
disposition, the safety zone shall shift from a stationary zone to a
moving safety zone. The 500 yard distance in all directions from the
vessel shall remain in force at all times until the tow operation is
complete and the zone is terminated.
    The Coast Guard is extending the existing TFR safety zone without
prior notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under
section 4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C.
553(b)). This provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without
prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause
finds that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or
contrary to the public interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because the
initial estimate to salvage the vessel from the grounding was estimated
at one week or less. Immediate action remains needed to respond to the
safety hazards associated with this fishing vessel salvage effort for
an estimated additional two weeks. Therefore, publishing an NPRM is
impracticable and contrary to public interest.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1231. On
October 10, 2017, the Coast Guard was informed the fishing vessel
PACIFIC PARADISE, ran aground in Mamala Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, near
Waikiki's Kaimana Beach. Coast Guard COTP Sector Honolulu determined
that potential hazards associated with the salvage and removal
operations constituted a safety concern for anyone within the
designated safety zone. This rule is necessary to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment within the navigable waters of the
safety zone during ongoing salvage and removal operations. Salvage and
removal operations involve removing the grounded vessel from a reef in
high winds and seas; hazards include the risk of fire and those
associated with towing the disabled vessel for disposition.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule is effective from 8:00 a.m. on October 18, 2017 through
8:00 a.m. on November 1, 2017, or until salvage operations are
complete, whichever is earlier. If the safety zone is terminated prior
to 8:00 a.m. on November 1, 2017, the Coast Guard will provide notice
via a broadcast notice to mariners.
    The temporary safety zone encompasses all waters extending 500
yards in all directions around the location of ongoing vessel salvage
operations located 350 yards southwest of Kaimana Beach near position:
21[deg]15.69' N.; 157[deg]49.49' W. This zone extends from the surface
of the water to the ocean floor. The safety zone is currently
stationary around the grounded vessel. During the salvage and removal
process, the safety zone will become a moving zone and remain so until
the salvage towing operation is complete. The zone shall continue to
encompass 500 yards in all directions around the fishing vessel and
remain so until the operation is complete. When salvage operations
commence, the Coast Guard will provide notice via a broadcast notice to
mariners. The zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment in these navigable waters from potential hazards
associated with the salvage and removal of the fishing vessel. No
vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone absent the
express authorization of the COTP Honolulu or his designated
representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size, location
and duration of the safety zone. Vessel traffic will be able to safely
transit around this stationary or moving safety zone, including during
the salvage tow, which would impact only a small designated area of the
waters off Waikiki Beach where vessel traffic is normally low and open
space exists in the area. Moreover, vessels wishing to enter the zone
may seek permission as set forth below.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended,

requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator. The safety zone is limited in size and
duration, and the location of the grounded vessel is not in an actively
used navigable waterway. Once the vessel is free from the reef, the tow
evolution will not impact existing waterway users. Furthermore,
mariners may request to enter the zone by contacting the COTP.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule involves a safety zone extension for duration of two additional
weeks, providing for an overall three week estimated safety zone or
until the salvage operations is suspended. It is categorically excluded
from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the
Commandant Instruction. A Record of Environmental Consideration
supporting this determination is available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, and Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T14-0982 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T14-0982  Safety Zone; Mamala Bay, Oahu, HI.

    (a) Location. The safety zone is located within the COTP Honolulu
Zone (See 33 CFR 3.70-10) and will encompass all navigable waters
extending 500 yards in all directions from the fishing vessel PACIFIC
PARADISE located approximately 350 yards southwest of Kaimana Beach,
grounded at position: 21[deg]15.69' N.; 157[deg]49.49' W. Once the
fishing vessel PACIFIC PARADISE is towed, the safety zone will become a
moving safety zone and the 500 yards in all directions from the vessel
will be enforced and throughout the moving salvage transit or disposal
within Mamala Bay, Keehi Lagoon, or Honolulu Harbor. This zone extends
from the surface of the water to the ocean floor.
    (b) Enforcement period. This rule is effective from 8:00 a.m. on
October 18, 2017 through 8:00 a.m. on November 1, 2017, or until
salvage recovery operations are complete, whichever is earlier. If the
safety zone is terminated prior to 8:00 a.m. on November 1, 2017, the
Coast Guard will provide notice via a broadcast notice to mariners.
    (c) Regulations. The general regulations governing safety zones
contained in 33 CFR 165.20, Subpart C, apply to the safety zone created
by this temporary final rule.

    (1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations
governing safety zones found in 33 CFR part 165.
    (2) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless
expressly authorized by the COTP Honolulu or his designated
representative.
    (3) Persons desiring to transit the stationary or moving safety
zone identified in paragraph (a) of this section may contact the COTP
at the Command Center telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER> and (808) 842-
2601, fax<PHONE_NUMBER> or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to seek
permission to transit the zone. If permission is granted, all persons
and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP Honolulu or
his designated representative and proceed at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain a safe course while in the zone.
    (4) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local agencies.
    (d) Notice of enforcement. The COTP will provide notice of the
enforcement of the safety zone described in this section via verbal
broadcasts and written notice to mariners and the general public.
    (e) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has
been authorized by the COTP to assist in enforcing the safety zone
described in paragraph (a) of this section.

    Dated: October 18, 2017.
M.C. Long,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Honolulu.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 15, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 28642]
[FR Doc No: 2012-11768]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Sunshine Act Meeting; Notice

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the
Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the Securities
and Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on Thursday, May 17,
2012 at 2 p.m.
    Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the
Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting.
Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be
present.
    The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has
certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth
in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR
200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the
scheduled matters at the Closed Meeting.
    Commissioner Gallagher, as duty officer, voted to consider the
items listed for the Closed Meeting in a closed session.
    The subject matter of the Closed Meeting scheduled for Thursday,
May 17, 2012 will be:

Institution and settlement of injunctive actions; institution and
settlement of administrative proceedings; and other matters relating to
enforcement proceedings.

    At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in
the scheduling of meeting items.
    For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have
been added, deleted or postponed, please contact: The Office of the
Secretary at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: May 10, 2012.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-11768 Filed 5-11-12; 11:15 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 108 (Monday, June 6, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 32367]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-1999-D-0742 (formerly Docket No. 1999D-4396)]

Draft Guidance for Clinical Investigators, Industry, and FDA
Staff: Financial Disclosure by Clinical Investigators; Correction

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is correcting a notice
that appeared in the Federal Register of May 24, 2011 (76 FR 30175).
The document announced the availability of a draft guidance entitled ``
Draft Guidance for Clinical Investigators, Industry, and FDA Staff:
Financial Disclosure by Clinical Investigators.''The document was
published with an incorrect docket number. This document corrects that
error.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joyce Strong, Office of Policy, Food
and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 32, Rm. 3208,
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc. 2011-12623, appearing on page
30175, in the Federal Register of Tuesday, May 24, 2011, the following
correction is made:
    1. On page 30175, in the second column, in the Docket No. heading,
``[Docket No. FDA-1999-D-0792] (Formerly FDA-1999-D-0792)'' is
corrected to read ``[Docket No. FDA-1999-D-0742] (formerly Docket No.
1999D-4396)''.

    Dated: May 31, 2011.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2011-13871 Filed 6-3-11; 8:45 am]
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Februay 11,2002 The Honorable Job D. Graham Aclmi& txator, Office of  tion and Regulatory A5% rs ' bfiice of Management d Budget Eiseahowa Executive Office Building 17" rmdJ? enxi~ lvada Averme NtK Washington DC 20503 m. change b TRI Reporting of Dioxin Dear Ad; ninistratar Oraham:

We the undersigned associations undemmd that EPA i s considering change to the r e p o m of dioxins in the Toxics Relemc hvmtory by adding h% iC equivdeclts ( TEQ) dab t0 the'exisriag data program. W e str~ ngly support this chango and believe it to be a ConStrWc addition that will provide the public with a better undmtandiag of dioxin data Q the While some might suggest that this is an additional burdm io reportors, we believe the additional a b r t is minor compared fo the benefits to companies and tu the public. FLathemaora, the addi6on of TEQ data would be consistent with O m s recently released Guidelines for Emwing and Mmimizing the Qun&, Obje&*& Utiliry and In&@& of Infinnation Dissmlnazed by Federal Agencies brcause TEQ data is mon m e d @ to the ppblic and consistant with otlla programs.

The category of dioxin and diaxh likc compounds in the TRI is composed of a group of 17 compo~~~ ds with vastly d i E i t toxicities. Thc TEQ metric was dcvcloped to account fur fhrse different toxicities and has been adopted as the stylard mdmd far reporting inventories of dioxin and dioxin like coupaunds by USEPA apd intmnational agenaes. Udorhmately, the TRI currently simply adds the mssses of fhe 17 dil erent compounds producing a meaningless measure of releases of dioxins because it fails to accout for the Vastly differwt toddties. It is 460 very confbsing to the pnblia because it is ~ S m t witb thc well established and more meanin@ ISPA Inventory C J ~ S m c a of Diarln and Diozin Lik compounds.

Tbt addition of TEQ repoxtkg is anticipatai to only minimally in the initial p q a ~ o r k burden to repcudrig compapies, Momva, the data will ; Jso be of value to the OfEice of Pollution Prevmtion and Toxics ( OPPT) to update the Inventory of Sources uf Dio& uad Dioxin Like Compounds. TEQ data in the TRl would allow OPPT to update its information on industry somes of dioxin more hquently and eliminate redundant data gathering. The member Comparb of the rmdasigned associations eaoour. age the TEQ reporting of dioxin and dioxiu lilce compounds because it will pvide the public with mare rn

informatioli and allow OUT members to place these rdeases in context with other mums of kverrta~ y of Somcs ofDiosdn md Did, n L& c C.. rrrpoun&

05/ 06/ 20.02 FRI 09: 17 [ TX/ RT NO 59191 m002 OE I dioxin not ~ dvered by TRI. Furthcrmorc, we hope that thare will be,= opportunity for reponas to subsnit TEQ data for h e 2000 and 2001 reporting years so that which trkj\ d data can be established.

If EPA d o a submit t h i e change, we would hope that O m wodd expedite its revim and support the addition of TEQ r e p o m to the TIU. If you have any questim or would lilre to meet to discuss this, please call Keith chriman at the Chlorine Chemispy C a d at ( 703) 741  5935.

sincerely,

Executive Dkector Chlorine Chernisay Comd Vice Presidenx hcricanQzanwtry ' Council Thomas B. Carter Director Envirpnmcntal A f f i s mcrican portland Cement Alliance Vice President mwiromtmt, ~ 4 t h Safety T ~ C A. lumiaum Association Sharon H. Kneiss Vice P e d a t Regulatory  berican Forest & Papa Assocbhl Q& an J. Sbea, Executive Director Environment '

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