[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 75 (Thursday, April 20, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 18681]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-80461; File No. SR-BatsBZX-2016-60]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Bats BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings To
Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change to
Bats BZX Rule 14.13, Company Listing Fees, and to the Bats BZX Fee
Schedule

April 14, 2017.
    On September 29, 2016, Bats BZX Exchange, Inc. (``Exchange'' or
``BZX'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a
proposed rule change to amend (1) the fees set forth in BZX Rule 14.13
applicable to securities listed on the Exchange, and (2) the fee
schedule applicable to Members \3\ and non-Members of the Exchange
pursuant to Exchange Rules 15.1(a) and (c). BZX designated the proposed
rule change as immediately effective upon filing with the Commission
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act.\4\ On October 14, 2016, the
Commission published notice of filing of the proposed rule change and
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(C) of the Act: (1) temporarily suspended
the proposed rule change; and (2) instituted proceedings to determine
whether to approve or disapprove the proposal. The notice was published
for comment in the Federal Register on October 20, 2016.\5\ The
Commission has received three comment letters on the proposal.\6\
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ A Member is defined as ``any registered broker or dealer
that has been admitted to membership in the Exchange.'' See BZX Rule
1.5(n).
    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 79103, 81 FR 72624
(Oct. 14, 2016).
    \6\ See letter to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Commission, from
Kyle Murray, Assistant General Counsel, Bats Global Markets, Inc.,
dated November 22, 2016; letter to Brent J. Fields, Secretary,
Commission, from Douglas A. Cifu, Chief Executive Officer, Virtu
Financial, Inc., dated December 20, 2016; and letter to Brent J.
Fields, Secretary, Commission, from Andrew Madar, Senior Associate
General Counsel, Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, dated January 27, 2017.
Comment letters are available at: https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-batsbzx-2016-60/batsbzx201660.shtml.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \7\ provides that, after instituting
proceedings, the Commission shall issue an order approving or
disapproving the proposed rule change not later than 180 days after the
date of publication of notice of filing of the proposed rule change.
The Commission may, however, extend the period for issuing an order
approving or disapproving the proposed rule change by not more than 60
days if the Commission determines that a longer period is appropriate
and publishes the reasons for such determination. The proposed rule
change was published for notice and comment in the Federal Register on
October 20, 2016.\8\ The 180th day after publication of the notice in
the Federal Register is April 18, 2017 and June 17, 2017 is an
additional 60 days from that date.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \8\ See supra note 5.
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    The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period
within which to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed
rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider this proposed
rule change. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2)
of the Act,\9\ designates June 17, 2017 as the date by which the
Commission should either approve or disapprove the proposed rule change
(File No. SR-BatsBZX-2016-60).
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \10\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(57).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\10\
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 221 (Tuesday, November 17, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 71749-71751]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28885]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-4814; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-105-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 &
440) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of a
number of incorrectly calibrated angle of attack (AOA) transducers
installed in the stall protection system. This proposed AD would
require replacement of incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers. We are
proposing this AD to detect and replace incorrectly calibrated AOA
transducers; incorrect calibration of the transducers could result in
late activation of the stick pusher.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec
H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4814; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-4814;
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-105-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.

    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2015-17, effective July 16, 2015 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-
2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    It was discovered that a number of [angle of attack] AOA
transducers installed on Bombardier CL-600-2B19 aeroplanes were
incorrectly calibrated due to a quality control problem at both the
production and repair facilities. Incorrect calibration of the AOA
transducer could result in a late activation of the stick pusher.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the incorrectly
calibrated AOA transducer.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4814.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc. has issued Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-
164, dated March 30, 2015. The service information describes procedures
for replacement of incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers with
correctly calibrated AOA transducers. This service information is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 575 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about
$10,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $5,945,500, or $10,340 per
product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. 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.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have 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.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2015-4814; Directorate Identifier
2015-NM-105-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 4, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional
Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, certificated in any category,
serial numbers 7003 through 7067 inclusive, 7069 through 7990
inclusive, and 8000 through 8999 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the discovery of a number of incorrectly
calibrated angle of attack (AOA) transducers installed in the stall
protection system.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Replacement

    For AOA transducers identified in paragraph 1.A.,
``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-164, dated
March 30, 2015: Within 2,500 flight hours or 12 months, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD, replace the AOA
transducers with correctly calibrated AOA transducers, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R-27-164, dated March 30, 2015.

(h) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, an AOA transducer having a part number or serial
number listed in paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R-27-164, dated March 30, 2015.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:

    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO,
ANE-170, Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or Transport Canada
Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must
include the DAO-authorized signature.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-17, dated July 16,
2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4814.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 514-855-
7401; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 5, 2015.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 237 (Friday, December 10, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 76943-76946]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31118]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0794]
RIN 1625-AA11

Regulated Navigation Area; Hudson River South of the Troy Locks,
NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a Regulated Navigation
Area (RNA) on the navigable waters of the Hudson River in New York,
south of the Troy Locks. This action is necessary to promote
navigational safety, provide for the safety of life and property, and
facilitate the reasonable demands of commerce. This action would impose
restrictions on vessels operating within the waters of the Hudson River
south of the Troy Locks when ice is a threat to navigation.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before January 10, 2011. Requests for public meetings must
be received by the Coast Guard on or before December 27, 2010.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2010-0794 using any one of the following methods:
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.

    (2) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed
rule, call or e-mail Chief Warrant Officer Kary Moss, Coast Guard
Sector New York Waterways Management Division; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking (USCG-2010-0794), indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material
online (via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand
delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a
comment online via http://www.regulations.gov, it will be considered
received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment.
If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered
as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the
Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and
a mailing address, an e-mail address, or a telephone number in the body
of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions
regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``submit a comment'' box, which will then become
highlighted in blue. In the ``Document Type'' drop down menu select
``Proposed Rule'' and insert ``USCG-2010-0794'' in the ``Keyword'' box.
Click ``Search'' then click on the balloon shape in the ``Actions''
column. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8[frac12] by 11 inches,
suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by
mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please
enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will
consider all comments and material received during the comment period
and may change the rule based on your comments.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted
in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2010-0794'' and click
``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column.
You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on
the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an
agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket
Management Facility.

Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any
of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

Public Meeting

    We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for one on or before December 27, 2010 using one of the four
methods specified under ADDRESSES. Please explain why you believe a
public meeting would be beneficial. If we determine that one would aid
this rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place announced by a
later notice in the Federal Register.

Basis and Purpose

    Historically ice has been an impediment to navigation during
certain times of the year on the navigable waters of the Hudson River
south of the Troy Locks. West Point, Crum Elbow, Esopus Meadows,
Stuyvesant Anchorage, Hudson Anchorage, Silver Point, and Hyde Park are
all natural choke points on the Hudson River where ice buildup has the
potential to severely restrict vessel traffic.
    There are several situations faced by vessels during severe winter
conditions that can place the vessels, passengers, and crew in great
danger including being beset in the ice and ice accretion, where ice
forms on the superstructure and decks of transiting vessels thereby
affecting the vessel's stability. Ice may also cause significant damage
to propellers, rudders, and hull plating.
    The formation of ice on the Hudson River is subject to many
variables and is not consistent from year to year. During a moderate or
severe winter, the frozen waterways may impede a vessel's ability to
maneuver. Once ice build-up begins it can affect the transit of vessels
on the navigable waterways. In addition a vessel's watertight integrity
may also be compromised by ice abrasion and ice pressure on the
vessel's hull.
    Ice floes on the navigable waterways may also cause visual aids to
navigation to become submerged, destroyed, or moved off station. Ice
conditions on the navigable waterways may create hazardous conditions
in which the operations of certain vessels become unsafe.
    Previous ice seasons have shown that vessels with less than 3000
horsepower, while engaged in towing operations, have significant
difficulty transiting the Hudson River in locations where ice thickness
is on average eight inches or greater. This difficulty in transiting
the Hudson River during ice buildup poses a safety threat to the
environment and a potential hazard to navigation.
    It sometimes becomes necessary to impose operating restrictions to
ensure the safe navigation of vessels. During the 2009-2010 ice
navigation season the Coast Guard promulgated a Temporary Final Rule
that established an RNA for that period. That rule established
restrictions similar to those that the Coast Guard proposes in this
rule. This proposed rule allows the Coast Guard to restrict and manage
vessel movement when hazardous ice conditions exist within a specified
area of the Hudson River.

Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The Coast Guard proposes to establish a Regulated Navigation Area
on the navigable waters of the Hudson River south of the Troy Locks.
The Regulated Navigation Area is intended to restrict vessels with less
than 3000 horsepower (HP) engaged in towing operations from operating
on the Hudson River south of the Troy Locks when ice thickness is on
average eight inches or greater, unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port (COTP) New York or a designated representative.
    The COTP New York will notify mariners of the location and
thickness of the ice as well as any restrictions via marine broadcast,
Local Notices to Mariners, and VTS New York. For the purpose of this
rule, the definition of horsepower in 46 CFR 10.107 applies.
    When the ice thickness reaches an average of eight inches or
greater on the Hudson River along reported routes, vessels of less than
3,000 HP engaged in towing operations would not be authorized to
transit unless in conjunction with scheduled Coast Guard icebreaking
operations in the area, or operating with an assist tug or as part of a
convoy, or specifically authorized by the COTP New York.
    Operators of vessels that do not meet the criteria of the operating
restrictions, but who believe that they have the capability to operate
in ice safely, may seek a waiver from the COTP New York to continue
operating. Waivers may be requested by calling telephone number (718)
354-4356 or on VHF channel 13 or 16.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below, we summarize our
analyses based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,
and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits
under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that Order.
    The Coast Guard's implementation of the proposed Regulated
Navigation Area will only be enforced at the location on the navigable
waters of the Hudson River south of the Troy Locks where ice conditions
on average are eight inches or greater, and only restrict vessels that
are less than 3,000 horsepower while engaged in towing operations.
    Before the effective period, the Coast Guard will issue maritime
advisories widely available to users of the navigable waters of the
Hudson River. Furthermore, vessels affected by this restriction may be
authorized to transit the zone with permission of the Captain of the
Port New York. Requests to transit may be made by calling telephone
number<PHONE_NUMBER> or on VHF channel 13 or 16.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. 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 proposed
rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. This proposed rule will affect the following
entities, some of which may be small entities: The owners and operators
of tugs with engines below 3,000 total horsepower attempting to transit
the Hudson River in cold weather months when ice thickness is on
average eight inches or greater.
    This RNA would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: Tugs
with less than 3,000 total horsepower have historically been unable to
transit the Hudson River when ice thickness is on average eight inches
or greater. Operators have generally taken these vessels out of service
or use vessels that are capable of operating in such conditions. Before
the effective period, the Coast Guard will issue maritime advisories
widely available to users of the river.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.

Assistance for Small Entities

    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 proposed rule so that they can better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the rule
would affect your small business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, contact CWO Kary Moss at<PHONE_NUMBER>. The
Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or
complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action of the Coast
Guard.

Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule
under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications
for federalism.

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 proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would not cause a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically

significant rule and would not create an environmental risk to health
or risk to safety that might disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This proposed rule does not have Tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would 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.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed 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 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and
have made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a
category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. A preliminary
environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination is
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. This proposed
rule involves establishing a Regulated Navigation Area restricting tugs
with less than 3,000 total horsepower from transiting the Hudson River
when ice thickness is on average eight inches or greater. We seek any
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this proposed rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Pub.
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

    2. Add Sec.  165.165 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.165  Regulated Navigation Area; Hudson River south of the
Troy Locks, New York.

    (a) Regulated navigation area. All navigable waters of the Hudson
River south of the Troy Locks.
    (b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer, or a Federal, State, or local law
enforcement officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port
(COTP) New York.
    (2) Horsepower (HP) means the total maximum continuous shaft
horsepower of all the vessel's main propulsion machinery.
    (c) Applicability. This section applies to tugs with less than
3,000 horsepower when engaged in towing operations.
    (d) Regulations. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (c)(3) of this
section, vessels less than 3,000 horsepower while engaged in towing
operations are not authorized to transit that portion of the Hudson
River south of the Troy Locks when ice thickness on average is eight
inches or greater.
    (2) All Coast Guard assets enforcing this Regulated Navigation Area
can be contacted on VHF marine band radio, channel 13 or 16. The COTP
can be contacted at<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the public may contact the COTP
to suggest changes or improvements in the terms of this Regulated
Navigation Area.
    (3) All persons desiring to transit through a portion of the
regulated area that has operating restrictions in effect must contact
the COTP at telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER> or on VHF channel 13 or 16
to seek permission prior to transiting the affected regulated area.
    (4) The COTP will notify the public of any changes in the status of
this Regulated Navigation Area by Marine Safety Information Broadcast
on VHF-FM marine band radio, channel 22A (157.1 MHZ).

    Dated: November 29, 2010.
Daniel A. Neptun,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-31118 Filed 12-9-10; 8:45 am]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-75108; File No. SR-BYX-2015-26]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; BATS Y-Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Adopt
Rule 13.8 Describing a Communication and Routing Service Known as BATS
Connect

June 4, 2015.
    Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on May 27, 2015, BATS Y-Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or
``BYX'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and
II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange
has designated this proposal as a ``non-controversial'' proposed rule
change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii) thereunder,\4\ which renders it effective upon filing with
the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange is proposing to adopt Rule 13.8 to describe a
communication and routing service known as BATS Connect. The proposed
rule change is based on an identical service offered by the Exchange's
affiliate, EDGX Exchange, Inc. (``EDGX'').\5\
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    \5\ See EDGX Rule 13.9. See also Securities Exchange Act Release
Nos. 73780 (December 8, 2014), 79 FR 73942 (December 12, 2014) (SR-
EDGX-2014-28); and 74935 (May 12, 2015), 80 FR 28335 (May 18, 2015)
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    The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange's
Web site at www.batstrading.com, at the principal office of the
Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange 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. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such
statements.

(A) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to adopt Rule 13.8 to describe a
communication and routing service known as BATS Connect. The Exchange
proposes to offer BATS Connect on a voluntary basis in a capacity
similar to a vendor. BATS Connect would operate in the same fashion as
an identical service, also called BATS Connect, offered by the
Exchange's affiliate, EDGX.\6\ BATS Connect is a communication service
that provides Members \7\ an additional means to receive market data
from and route orders to any destination connected to Exchange's
network. BATS Connect does not provide any advantage to subscribers for
connecting to the Exchange's affiliates \8\ as compared to other method
of connectivity available to subscribers. The servers of the Member
need not be located in the same facilities as the Exchange in order to
subscribe to BATS Connect. Members may also seek to utilize BATS
Connect in the event of a market disruption where other alternative
connection methods become unavailable.
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    \6\ See supra note 5.
    \7\ The term ``Member'' is defined as ``any registered broker or
dealer, or any person associated with a registered broker or dealer,
that has been admitted to membership in the Exchange. A Member will
have the status of a ``member'' of the Exchange as that term is
defined in Section 3(a)(3) of the Act.'' See Exchange Rule 1.5(n).
    \8\ The Exchange's affiliated exchanges are EDGX, EDGA Exchange,
Inc., and BATS Exchange, Inc. The Exchange understands that its
affiliated Exchange's intend to file identical proposed rule changes
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    Specifically, this service would allow Members to route orders to
other exchanges and market centers that are connected to the Exchange's
network. This communications or routing service would not effect trade
executions and would not report trades to the relevant Securities
Information Processor. An order sent via the service does not pass
through the Exchange's matching engine before going to a market center
outside of the Exchange (i.e., a participant could choose to route an
order directly to any market center on the Exchange's network). A
participant would be responsible for identifying the appropriate
destination for any orders sent through the service and for ensuring
that it had authority to access the selected destination; the Exchange
would merely provide the connectivity by which orders (and associated
messages) could be routed by a participant to a destination and from
the destination back to the participant.\9\
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    \9\ This service is an alternative to a service that the
Exchange already provides to its Members--current order-sending
Members route orders through access provided by the Exchange to the
Exchange that either check the Exchange for available liquidity and
then route to other destinations or, in certain circumstances,
bypass the Exchange and route to other destinations. See Exchange
Rule 11.13(b)(3) (setting forth routing options whereby Members may
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    The Exchange will charge a monthly connectivity fee to Members
utilizing BATS Connect to route orders to other exchanges and broker-
dealers that are connected to the Exchange's network. BATS Connect
would also allow participants to receive market data feeds from the
exchanges connected to the Exchange's network. The Exchange will file a
separate proposed rule change with the Commission regarding the
connectivity fees for order entry and market data to be charged for the
BATS Connect service.\10\
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    \10\ The Exchange understands that its affiliated exchanges
intend to file identical proposed rule changes to adopt fees for the
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with the
requirements of section 6(b) of the Act,\11\ in general, and section
6(b)(5) of the Act,\12\ in particular, in that it promotes just and
equitable principles of trade, removes impediments to, and perfect the
mechanism of, a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, protects investors and the public interest. Specifically,
the proposal is consistent with section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\13\ in that
it provides Members an alternative means to receive market data from
and route orders to any destination connected to the Exchange's
network, thereby removing impediments to and perfecting the mechanism
of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in
general, protecting investors and the public interest. In addition,
BATS Connect removes impediments to and perfects the mechanism of a
free and open market and a national market system because, in the event
of a market disruption, Members would be able to utilize BATS Connect
to connect to other market centers where other alternative connection
methods become unavailable. BATS Connect would operate in the same
fashion as an identical service, also called BATS Connect, offered by
the Exchange's affiliate, EDGX.\14\ The proposed rule change is also
similar to a communication and routing service implemented by the
Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CHX'').\15\ The proposed rule change
will also not permit unfair discrimination among customers, brokers, or
dealers because BATS Connect will be available to all of the Exchange's
customers on an equivalent basis regardless of whether the servers of
the Member are located in the same facilities as the Exchange.
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
    \13\ Id.
    \14\ See supra note 5.
    \15\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54846 (November 30,
2006), 71 FR 71003 (December 7, 2006) (SR-CHX-2006-34) (Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Regarding
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(B) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
result in any burden on competition that is not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. To the contrary,
the Exchange believes that the proposal will promote competition by

the Exchange offering a service similar to those offered by the CHX and
NYSE.\16\ Thus, the Exchange believes this proposed rule change is
necessary to permit fair competition among national securities
exchanges. In addition, the proposed rule change is designed to provide
Members with an alternative means to access other market centers if
they chose or in the event of a market disruption where other
alternative connection methods become unavailable. Therefore, the
Exchange does not believe the proposed rule change will have any effect
on competition.
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    \16\ See NYSE's SFTI Americas Product and Service List available
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(C) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the
Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others

    The Exchange has neither solicited nor received written comments on
the proposed rule change.

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

    Because the proposed rule change does not (i) significantly affect
the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any
significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30
days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the
Commission may designate, the proposed rule change has become effective
pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
thereunder.\17\
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    \17\ In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) requires the Exchange to
give the Commission written notice of the Exchange's intent to file
the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and text of
the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to the
date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as
designated by the Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this
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    A proposed rule change filed pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6) under the
Act normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date of
its filing. However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) permits the Commission to
designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has asked
the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that the proposal
may become operative immediately upon filing. Waiver of the 30-day
operative delay would permit the Exchange to provide Members with an
alternative means to access other market centers, particularly in the
event of a market disruption. In addition, the Exchange represents that
BATS Connect does not provide any advantage to subscribers for
connecting to the Exchange's affiliates as compared to other methods of
connectivity available to subscribers.\18\ Based on the foregoing, the
Commission believes the waiver of the operative delay is consistent
with the protection of investors and the public interest.\19\ The
Commission hereby grants the waiver and designates the proposal
operative upon filing.
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    \18\ See supra note 8.
    \19\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has also considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
78c(f).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend 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. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

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 email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-BYX-2015-26 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BYX-2015-26. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email 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
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing will also be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. 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-BYX-2015-26 and should be
submitted on or before July 1, 2015.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\20\
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    \20\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-14135 Filed 6-9-15; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0244; FRL-8718-8]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Final Authorization for Hazardous Waste Management
Programs (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 0969.08, OMB Control No. 2050-0041

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection
Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing
approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the
nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before October 23,
2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-
2008-0244, to (1) EPA, either online using www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), or by e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by mail to:
RCRA Docket (28221T), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; and (2) OMB, by mail
to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management
and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Rafferty, Office of Solid Waste
(mail code 5303P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB
for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR
1320.12. On May 6, 2008 (73 FR 24976), EPA sought comments on this ICR
pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. Any additional
comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days
of this notice.
    EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0244, which is available for online viewing at
www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA
West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/
DC Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the
Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the RCRA
Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at
www.regulations.gov, to submit or view public comments, access the
index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those
documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the
system, select ``docket search,'' then key in the docket ID number
identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public
comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made
available for public viewing at www.regulations.gov as EPA receives
them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted
material, confidential business information (CBI), or other information
whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further
information about the electronic docket, go to www.regulations.gov.
    Title: Final Authorization for Hazardous Waste Management Programs
(Renewal).
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0969.08, OMB Control No. 2050-0041.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on September
30, 2008. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or
sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending
at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: In order for a State to obtain final authorization for a
State hazardous waste program or to revise its previously authorized
program, it must submit an official application to the EPA Regional
office for approval. The purpose of the application is to enable EPA to
properly determine whether the State's program meets the requirements
of Sec.  3006 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). A
State with an approved program may voluntarily transfer program
responsibilities to EPA by notifying EPA of the proposed transfer, as
required by 40 CFR 271.23. Further, EPA may withdraw a State's
authorized program under 40 CFR 271.23.
    State program revision may be necessary when the controlling
Federal or State statutory or regulatory authority is modified or
supplemented. In the event that the State is revising its program by
adopting new Federal requirements, the State shall prepare and submit
modified revisions of the program description, Attorney General's

statement, Memorandum of Agreement, or such other documents as EPA
determines to be necessary. The State shall inform EPA of any proposed
modifications to its basic statutory or regulatory authority in
accordance with 40 CFR 271.21. If a State is proposing to transfer all
or any part of any program from the approved State agency to any other
agency, it must notify EPA in accordance with 40 CFR 271.21 and submit
revised organizational charts as required under 40 CFR 271.6, in
accordance with 40 CFR 271.21. These paperwork requirements are
mandatory under Sec.  3006(a) of RCRA. EPA will use the information
submitted by the State in order to determine whether the State's
program meets the statutory and regulatory requirements for
authorization.
    Burden Statement: EPA does not expect any States to develop a
program application or to submit a base program application over the
three year period covered in this ICR. For a State submitting a revised
program to EPA, the reporting burden is estimated to be 1,009 hours per
year, with no associated recordkeeping burden. For a State whose
program is being withdrawn, the reporting burden is estimated to
average 207 hours, with no associated recordkeeping burden. EPA,
however, does not expect that any State program will be withdrawn
during the next three years.
    Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or
provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time
needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize
technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and
verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and
disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to
comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements
which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond
to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and
review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
    Respondents/Affected Entities: State governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 58.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 19,968.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $658,454, which includes $658,454
annualized labor costs and $0 annualized capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is no change in hours in the total
estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved
ICR Burdens.

    Dated: September 16, 2008.
Sara Hisel-McCoy,
Director, Collection Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. E8-22203 Filed 9-22-08; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0350]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 30 individuals
for exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. They are unable to meet the vision requirement in
one eye for various reasons. The exemptions will enable these
individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
commerce without meeting the prescribed vision requirement in one eye.
If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals to qualify as
drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 15, 2016. All
comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued
the day after the comment period closes.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0350 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below
for further information.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting
comments on-line.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for a 2-year period
if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety
that is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved
absent such exemption.'' FMCSA can renew exemptions at the end of each
2-year period. The 30 individuals listed in this notice have each
requested such an exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce.
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each
applicant to determine whether granting an exemption will achieve the
required level of safety mandated by statute.

II. Qualifications of Applicants

Gary L. Bartels

    Mr. Bartels, 60, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since
2009. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye,
20/100. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In
my opinion, Gary Bartels has sufficient vision in his right eye and
with both eyes but not with his left eye, and has sufficient field of
vision in his right eye but not his left eye, to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bartels reported
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years,
accumulating 2.45 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Texas.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Christopher Benavidez

    Mr. Benavidez, 54, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``In my medical opinion he has more than sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Benavidez reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years,
accumulating 350,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 15
years, accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New
Mexico. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

William H. Brence

    Mr. Brence, 47, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
50. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is
my opinion that Mr. Brence has sufficient visual acuity, color vision,
and field of vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
any vehicle safely, but specifically to operate a commercial vehicle
safely.'' Mr. Brence reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 15 years, accumulating 1.95 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from South Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Dean B. Carrick

    Mr. Carrick, 72, has had ptisis bulbi in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, no light perception.

Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``He has been
monocular his entire adult life and has sufficient vision to perform
driving tasks required for commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Carrick reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 53 years, accumulating 132,500
miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 45 years, accumulating 1.6
million miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from Michigan. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.

Jaime V. Cavazos

    Mr. Cavazos, 43, has had a prosthetic left eye since 2008. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light
perception. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Jaime Valdez has sufficient vision
to perform the driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Cavazos reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 21
years, accumulating 1.34 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jacob Dehoyos

    Mr. Dehoyos, 35, has had traumatic glaucoma in his right eye since
1995. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye,
20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I
certify that he has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Dehoyos reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 273,500 miles. He
holds a Class D operator's license from New Mexico. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Larry D. Fulk

    Mr. Fulk, 46, has had a choroidal melanoma in his right eye since
2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left eye,
20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated,
``In my medical opinion, Mr. Fulk certainly has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Fulk reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years,
accumulating 30,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 23
years, accumulating 575,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Hugo A. Galvis Barrera

    Mr. Galvis Barrera, 40, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``The above patient's driver's visual condition is not likely to
interfere with the ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle
and is likely to remain stable for the next two years.'' Mr. Galvis
Barrera reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 4
years, accumulating 384,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one
conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded the speed
limit.

Harold J. Gilbert

    Mr. Gilbert, 46, has been blind due to trauma in his right eye
since 1975. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``I certify in my medical opinion in reference to ocular
function, Harold Gilbert, has sufficient vision to perform driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gilbert reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 300,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Darrell K. Harber

    Mr. Harber, 46, has had a macular scar in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1986. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand
motion, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015,
his optometrist stated, ``This certifies that, in my medical opinion,
the above named individual has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Harber reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 325,000
miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 6,500.
He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Clair G. High

    Mr. High, 63, has been pseudophakic in his left eye since 1984. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``My medical
opinion certifies that clair [sic] has sufficient vision to perfomr
[sic] driving task [sic] required to operate a commercial vehicle
[sic]'' Mr. High reported that he has driven straight trucks for 21
years, accumulating 420,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Robert E. Holbrook

    Mr. Holbrook, 45, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left
eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``In my professional medical opinion, Mr. Robert E. Holbrook has
sufficient vision to safely perform the driving tasks necessary to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Holbrook reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 1 year, accumulating 4,999 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 80,000 miles. He
holds a Class AM CDL from Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Lowell E. Jackson

    Mr. Jackson, 66, has temporal hemianopia in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1986. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2015,
his optometrist stated, ``I believe Lowell Jackson's safety record for
the past 29 years since that accident should allow him to continue
driving as a commercial driver.'' Mr. Jackson reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 250,000 miles,
tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 4 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Maurice L. Kinney

    Mr. Kinney, 52, has been blind due to trauma in his left eye since
age five. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``Mr. Kinney entered with unaided visual acuity of
20/20 in his right eye . . . having tested Mr. Kinney and interpreting
the results, I find no reason to prohibit him from meeting the criteria
to retain his commercial drivers [sic] license.'' Mr. Kinney reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years, accumulating 343,200
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from New York. His driving

record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and two convictions for
moving violations in a CMV; in one he disobeyed the traffic control
device and in the other he made an improper turn.

Richard R. Krafczynski, Jr.

    Mr. Krafczynski, Jr., 53, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/70. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``It is my opinion that he has sufficient vision to perform driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Krafczynski
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating
80,000 miles and buses for 32 years, accumulating 1.28 million miles.
He holds a Class AM CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Michael S. McHale

    Mr. McHale, 48, had a retinal detachment in his left eye during
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``px [sic] meets federal standards for peripheral
vision as required by CDL.'' Mr. McHale reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 1.8 million miles. He holds
a Class BM CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Darin P. Milton

    Mr. Milton, 49, has had a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1990. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in
2015, his optometrist stated, ``I have followed Mr. Milton for the past
eleven years and feel his 20/20 visual acuity, large visual field, and
accurate color vision render him capable of driving a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Milton reported that he has driven straight trucks for
11 years, accumulating 396,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations
for 17 years, accumulating 591,600 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
license from Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Myron Morehouse

    Mr. Morehouse, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``I believe he can see well enough to safely operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Morehouse reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 21 years, accumulating 210,000 miles and tractor-trailer
combinations for 28 years, accumulating 140,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Dakota J. Papsun

    Mr. Papsun, 24, has had a prosthetic left eye since 2012. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light
perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``Monocular patients are able to operate commercial vehicles . . .
Therefore, I do not feel that there are any other ocular-related
reasons that would make it difficult to preform [sic] the necessary
tasks.'' Mr. Papsun reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8
years, accumulating 41,600 miles. He holds a Class C operator's license
from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Raffaelo Petrillo

    Mr. Petrillo, 49, has refractive amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left
eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``Mr. Petrillo's visual status is adequate to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Petrillo reported that he has driven straight trucks for
30 years, accumulating 72,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 24 years, accumulating 240,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

William J. Powell

    Mr. Powell, 60, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion, William has adequate vision to perform the tasks required to
safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Powell reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 33 years, accumulating 369,402 miles. He
holds a Class DB CDL license from Kentucky. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Cory R. Rand

    Mr. Rand, 46, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I,
Doctor Koray Arin, certify that Mr Cory R [sic] Rand has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Rand reported that he has driven straight trucks for 16
years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He holds a Class C CDL from New
Hampshire. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Bobby W. Sanders

    Mr. Sanders, 55, has had corneal scarring in his right eye since
2004. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion [sic] Bobby Sanders has
sufficient vision to continue to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Sanders reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 5,000 miles. He holds a
Class D operator's license from Tennessee. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Logan D. Shaffer

    Mr. Shaffer, 34, has had anisometropic amblyopia in his left eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his
left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``In my medical opinion, patient has sufficient vision to
perform driving tasks associated with driving a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Shaffer reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years,
accumulating 935,000 miles. He holds a Class D operator's license from
South Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Laurence W. Sellers

    Mr. Sellers, 54, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``He has stated to me that he has been driving
commercial vehicles with no problems for the past 20 years. I see no
reason that he should not be able to continue to do so as a result of
his vision.'' Mr. Sellers reported that he has driven straight

trucks for 22 years, accumulating 200,200 miles. He holds a Class DM
operator's license from Alabama. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Johnny T. Solorio

    Mr. Solorio, 47, is blind in his left eye due to a traumatic
incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and
in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015,
his optometrist stated, ``It is my professional opinion that Mr.
Solorio has sufficient vision to perform the tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Solorio reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 900,000 miles and tractor-
trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 900,000 miles. He holds
a Class AM1 CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Richard R. Vonderohe

    Mr. Vonderohe, 52, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left
eye, 20/150. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``With correction, I believe Richard has sufficient has vision to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Vonderohe reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 31 years, accumulating 496,000. He holds a
Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

William J. Watts

    Mr. Watts, 56, had a retinal detachment in his left in 1970. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/70.
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
medical opinion, Mr. Watts has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Watts reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 60,000
miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 37 years, accumulating 4.44
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Montana. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Russell Zelich

    Mr. Zelich, 49, has a central retinal scar in his right eye due to
a traumatic incident in 1980. The visual acuity in his right eye is
count fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2015, his optometrist stated, ``Due to central retinal scarring his
right eye is reduced to finger counting while the left eye uncorrected
acuity is 20/25 correctable to 20/20 . . . He has had a commercial
driving license for nearly 3 decades without a chargeable accident . .
. In my opinion special allowances should me [sic] made in his case.''
Mr. Zelich reported that he has driven straight trucks for 24 years,
accumulating 360,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Pennsylvania.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Frederick A. Zoeller, Jr.

    Mr. Zoeller, 53, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``He is visually capable of performing the tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Zoeller reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 231,250 miles. He holds a
Class MC operator's license from New Hampshire. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

III. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and
related materials.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice, indicate the specific section of this document to which each
comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by
fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means.
FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an
email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so the
Agency can contact you if it has questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
put the docket number FMCSA-2015-0350 in the ``Keyword'' box, and click
``Search. When the new screen appears, click on ``Comment Now!'' button
and type your comment into the text box in the following screen. Choose
whether you are submitting your comment as an individual or on behalf
of a third party and then submit. If you submit your comments by mail
or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/
2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you
submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the
facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or
envelope.
    FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the
comment period. FMCSA may issue a final determination at any time after
the close of the comment period.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble,
go to http://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number FMCSA-
2015-0350 in the ``Keyword'' box and click ``Search.'' Next, click
``Open Docket Folder'' button and choose the document listed to review.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you may view the docket
online by visiting the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on
the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.

    Issued on: March 10, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER16-1804-000]

Deepwater Wind Block Island, LLC; Supplemental Notice That
Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section
204 Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding
Deepwater Wind Block Island, LLC`s application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such
application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is June 29, 2016.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.

    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for electronic review in the
Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an
eSubscription link on the Web site 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
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    Dated: June 9, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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