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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2020-1208; Airspace Docket No. 20-AAL-46]
RIN 2120-AA66

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Wilder Runway LLC, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface of the earth at Wilder Runway LLC Airport,
Port Alsworth, AK. This action will accommodate new area navigation
(RNAV) procedures and ensure the safety and management of instrument
flight rule (IFR) operations within the National Airspace System. This
action will also correct an error in the airport name to match the
FAA's database.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 7, 2021. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR
part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and
publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov//air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you
can contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11E at NARA, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200
S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    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
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 will establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface of the earth to support IFR operations at Wilder
Runway LLC Airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (86 FR 10505; February 22, 2021) for Docket No. FAA-2020-1208
to establish Class E airspace at Wilder Runway LLC Airport, Port
Alsworth, AK. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the
FAA, none were received.
    Class E5 airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11E, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designation listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020. FAA Order 7400.11E is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 establishes Class E airspace,
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Wilder Runway LLC
Airport. The Class E airspace is established within a 2.5 mile radius
of the airport beginning at the point the 308[deg] bearing from the
airport intersects the 2.5-mile radius clockwise to the point the
79[deg] bearing from the airport intersects the 2.5-mile radius. This
area accommodates circling north of runway 6/24. In addition, this area
includes that airspace within a 7.3 mile radius of the airport
beginning at the point the 230[deg] bearing from the airport intersects
the 7.3-mile radius clockwise to the point the 271[deg] bearing

from the airport intersects the 7.3-mile radius. This area protects
aircraft using the RNAV approach to runway 6 and departures until
reaching 1,200 feet AGL. In addition, the FAA identified that the
airport name, contained in the NPRM, was not consistent with the
National Airspace System Resource (NASR) database. This action will
update the airport name to match NASR.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    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, is
non-controversial, and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
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, would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant the preparation of an
environmental assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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AAL AK E5 Port Alsworth, AK [NEW]

Wilder Runway LLC Airport, AK
    (Lat. 60[deg]11'55'' N, long. 154[deg]19'23'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within 7.3 mile radius of Wilder Runway LLC Airport beginning at the
point the 230[deg] bearing from the airport intersects the 7.3-mile
radius clockwise along the 7.3-mile radius to the point the 271[deg]
bearing intersects the 7.3-mile radius, thence east to the point the
308[deg] bearing from the airport intersects an arc within a 2.5
mile radius of the airport, thence clockwise along the 2.5-mile arc
to the point the 79[deg] bearing intersects the 2.5-mile arc thence
southwest to the point of beginning.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July 15, 2021.
B.G. Chew,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP13-702-000.
    Applicants: Egan Hub Storage, LLC.
    Description: Termination of Contract 310527 to be effective 4/25/
2013.
    Filed Date: 3/25/13.
    Accession Number: 20130325-5038.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/13.

    Docket Numbers: RP13-703-000.
    Applicants: Bison Pipeline LLC.
    Description: Bison Pipeline LLC Company Use Gas Annual Report.
    Filed Date: 3/25/13.
    Accession Number: 20130325-5052.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/13.

    Docket Numbers: RP13-704-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.
    Description: Renaissance Trading Negotiated Rate to be effective 4/
1/2013.
    Filed Date: 3/25/13.
    Accession Number: 20130325-5071.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/13.

    Docket Numbers: RP13-705-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.
    Description: Negotiated Rate--EDF to be effective 4/1/2013.
    Filed Date: 3/25/13.
    Accession Number: 20130325-5073.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/13.

    Docket Numbers: RP13-706-000.
    Applicants: Kern River Gas Transmission Company
    Description: 2013 Automation of IT Contracts to be effective 4/25/
2013.
    Filed Date: 3/25/13.
    Accession Number: 20130325-5114.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/13.

    Docket Numbers: RP13-707-000.
    Applicants: Dominion Transmission, Inc.
    Description: DTI--March 25, 2013 Negotiated Rate Agreements to be
effective 3/26/2013.
    Filed Date: 3/25/13.
    Accession Number: 20130325-5135.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/13.

    Docket Numbers: RP13-708-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: 03/25/13 Negotiated Rates--BG Energy Merchants, LLC
(HUB) 6040-89 to be effective 4/15/2013.
    Filed Date: 3/25/13.
    Accession Number: 20130325-5145.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/13.

    Docket Numbers: RP13-709-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: 03/25/13 Negotiated Rates--JP Morgan Ventures Energy
Corp. (HUB) 6025-89 to be effective 4/15/2013.
    Filed Date: 3/25/13.
    Accession Number: 20130325-5146.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/13.

    Docket Numbers: RP13-710-000.
    Applicants: El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Request for Waiver and Extension of Previous Waiver of
El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.
    Filed Date: 3/25/13.
    Accession Number: 20130325-5187.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/13.

    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, and service can be found at:
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other
information, call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-
8659.

    Dated: March 26, 2013.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #2

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER10-1728-013; ER16-930-007; ER13-1544-010; ER11-
2036-013; ER19-1597-002.
    Applicants: The Dayton Power and Light Company, AES Ohio
Generation, LLC, AES ES Tait, LLC, AES Laurel Mountain, LLC, AES
Integrated Energy, LLC.
    Description: Triennial Market Power Update for the Northeast Region
of AES MBR Affiliates, et al.
    Filed Date: 12/20/19.
    Accession Number: 20191220-5173.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/18/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-405-001.
    Applicants: Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Amendment ER20-405 Filing to be
effective 1/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 12/20/19.
    Accession Number: 20191220-5285.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/30/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-663-000.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: NYISO 205 filing of CEE
tariff revisions to be effective 2/19/2020.
    Filed Date: 12/20/19.
    Accession Number: 20191220-5208.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-664-000.
    Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2019-12-20 Nodal Pricing
Model Agreement with Pacificorp to be effective 3/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 12/20/19.
    Accession Number: 20191220-5309.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-665-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2019-12-20_Optimal
Achievable Output filing to be effective 3/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 12/20/19.
    Accession Number: 20191220-5312.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-666-000.
    Applicants: Gulf Power Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Florida Public Utilities
Company NITSA/NOA to be effective 1/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 12/20/19.
    Accession Number: 20191220-5313.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-667-000.
    Applicants: Gulf Power Company.
    Description: Tariff Cancellation: Cancellation of SA No. 3 FPU
NITSA/NOA to be effective 1/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 12/20/19.
    Accession Number: 20191220-5315.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-668-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2019-12-20_Module D Remove
Physical Withholding Exemption filing to be effective 3/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 12/20/19.
    Accession Number: 20191220-5319.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-669-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2019-12-20_Revisions to
Enhance Module D filing to be effective 3/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 12/20/19.
    Accession Number: 20191220-5326.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/10/20.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: December 20, 2019.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. RD18-1-000, RD18-2-000, RD18-3-000 and RD18-5-000]

Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725E); Comment
Request; Revision

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Comment request.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or
FERC) is submitting its information collection FERC-725E (Mandatory
Reliability Standards for the Western Electric Coordinating Council) to
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the information
collection requirements. Any interested person may file comments
directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the
Commission as explained below. On May 11, 2018, the Commission
previously issued a Notice in the Federal Register requesting public
comments. The Commission received no comments on the FERC-725E and is
making this notation in its submittal to OMB.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by August 17,
2018.

ADDRESSES: Comments filed with OMB, identified by the OMB Control No.
1902-0246, should be sent via email to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs: [email protected]. Attention: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. The Desk Officer may also be
reached via telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Commission, in
Docket Nos. RD18-1-000, RD18-2-000, RD18-3-000, and RD18-5-000 by
either of the following methods:
     eFiling at Commission's website: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp.
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426.
    Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in
accordance with submission guidelines at: http://www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide.asp. For user assistance contact FERC Online Support
by email at [email protected], or by phone at:<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll-free), or<PHONE_NUMBER> for TTY.
    Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and
issuances in this docket may do so at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/docs-filing.asp.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at
[email protected], by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, and by fax at
(202) 273-0873.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: FERC-725E, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Western
Electric Coordinating Council.
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0246.
    Type of Request: Revision to FERC-725E information collection
requirements, as discussed in Docket Nos. RD18-1-000 and RD18-3-000.
    Abstract: The North American Electric Reliability Corporation
(NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) filed four
joint petitions to modify/retire WECC regional Reliability Standards.
    On March 8 2018, NERC and WECC filed a joint petition in Docket No.
RD18-2-000 \1\ requesting Commission approval of:
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    \1\ The joint petition and exhibits are posted in the
Commission's eLibrary system in Docket No. RD18-2-000 (BAL-004-WECC-
3 Petition).
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     Regional Reliability Standard BAL-004-WECC-3 (Automatic
Time Error Correction), and
     the retirement of existing regional Reliability Standard
BAL-004-WECC-2.
    The petition states: ``Regional Reliability Standard BAL-004-WECC-3
seeks to maintain Interconnection frequency and to ensure that Time
Error Corrections and Primary Inadvertent Interchange (``PII'') payback
are effectively conducted in a manner that does not adversely affect
the reliability of the [Western] Interconnection.'' \2\ The proposed
modifications to the standard focus on the entities using a common
tool. All other proposed changes are for clarification. The Commission
is not changing the reporting requirements, nor is it modifying the
burden, cost or respondents with this collection, and sees this as a
non-material or non-substantive change to a currently approved
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    \2\ BAL-004-WECC-3 Petition, page 1.
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    On March 16, 2018, NERC and WECC filed a joint petition in Docket
No. RD18-5-000 \3\ requesting Commission approval of:
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    \3\ The joint petition and exhibits are posted in the
Commission's eLibrary system in Docket No. RD18-5-000 (FAC-501-WECC-
2 Petition).
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     Regional Reliability Standard FAC-501-WECC-2 (Transmission
Maintenance), and
     the retirement of existing regional Reliability Standard
FAC-501-WECC-1.
    The petition states: ``The purpose of FAC-501-WECC-2 is to ensure
the Transmission Owner of a transmission path identified in the table
titled ``Major WECC Transfer Paths in the Bulk Electric System''
(``WECC Transfer Path Table'' or ``Table''), including associated
facilities, has a Transmission Maintenance and Inspection Plan
(``TMIP'') and performs and documents maintenance and inspection
activities in accordance with the TMIP.'' The modifications to the
existing standard are for clarification of the transmission owner's
obligations and to directly incorporate the list of applicable
transmission paths. This list is currently posted on the WECC website
and has not changed. The Commission is not changing reporting
requirements nor is it modifying the burden, cost or respondents with
this collection, and sees this as a non-material or non-substantive
change to a currently approved collection.
    The Commission's request to OMB will reflect the following:
     Elimination of the burden associated with regional
Reliability Standard VAR-002-WECC-2 (Automatic Voltage Regulators),
which is proposed for retirement (addressed in Docket No. RD18-1 and
discussed below); \4\
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    \4\ The joint petition and exhibits are posted in the
Commission's eLibrary system in Docket No. RD18-1-000 (VAR-002-WECC-
2 Petition).
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     elimination of the burden associated with regional
Reliability Standard PRC-004-WECC-2 (Protection System and Remedial
Action Scheme Misoperation), which is proposed for retirement
(addressed in Docket No. RD18-3 and discussed below),\5\
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    \5\ The joint petition and exhibits are posted in the
Commission's eLibrary system in Docket No. RD18-3-000 (WECC PRC-004-
WECC-2 Retirement Petition).
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     non-material or non-substantive changes (discussed above)
in Docket Nos. RD18-2 and RD18-5.
    On March 7, 2018, NERC and WECC filed a joint petition in Docket
No. RD18-1-000 requesting Commission approval to retire the WECC
regional Reliability Standard VAR-002-WECC-2 (Automatic Voltage
Regulators). According to the petition, the purpose of the proposed
retirement is based on WECC's experience with regional Reliability
Standard VAR-002-WECC-2 which has shown that the reliability-related
issues addressed in the regional standard are adequately addressed by
the continent-wide voltage and reactive

(``VAR'') Reliability Standards \6\ and that retention of the regional
standard would not provide additional benefits for reliability.
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    \6\ The burdens related to continent-wide Reliability Standards
VAR-001-4.2 (Voltage and Reactive Control) and VAR-002-4.1
(Generator Operation for Maintenance Network Voltage Schedules) are
included in FERC-725A (Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-
Power System, OMB Control No. 1902-0244).
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    On March 9, 2018, NERC and WECC filed a joint petition in Docket
No. RD18-3-000 requesting Commission approval to retire the WECC
regional Reliability Standard PRC-004-WECC-2 (Protection System and
Remedial Action Scheme Misoperation). The purpose of the proposed
retirement is based on NERC and WECC's belief that since the initial
development of this regional standard, other continent-wide Reliability
Standards \7\ have been developed that have made the requirements of
this regional Reliability Standard redundant and no longer necessary
for reliability in the Western Interconnection.
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    \7\ The burdens related to continent-wide Reliability Standards
mentioned in the petition: FAC-003-4 (Transmission Vegetation
Management) are included in FERC-725M (Mandatory Reliability
Standards for the Bulk-Power System, OMB Control No. 1902-0263);
PRC-001-1.1(ii) (System Protection Coordination) are included in
FERC-725A (Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power
System, OMB Control No. 1902-0244); PRC-004-5(i) (Protection System
Misoperation Identification and Correction), PRC-005-6 (Protection
System, Automatic Reclosing, and Sudden Pressure Relaying
Maintenance), PRC-012-2 (Remedial Action Schemes) are included in
FERC-725G (Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power
System: PRC Standards, OMB Control No. 1902-0252); PRC-016-1
(Remedial Action Scheme Misoperations), PRC-017-1 (Remedial Action
Scheme Maintenance and Testing), TOP-001-3 (Transmission Operations)
and TOP-003-3 (Operational Reliability Data) are included in FERC-
725A (Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System, OMB
Control No. 1902-0244).
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    Type of Respondents: Transmission owners, transmission operators,
generator operators, and generator owners.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: \8\ Details follow on the changes in
Docket Nos. RD18-1-000 and RD18-3-000 which will be submitted to OMB
for approval in a consolidated package under FERC-725E.
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    \8\ The Commission defines burden as 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. For further explanation of what is included in the
information collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal
Regulations 1320.3.
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    Estimate of Changes to Burden Due to Docket No. RD18-1: The
Commission estimates the reduction in the annual public reporting
burden for the FERC-725E (due to the retirement of regional Reliability
Standard VAR-002-WECC-2) as follows:9 10
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    \9\ The reductions in burden and cost shown in the table are the
same figures as those in the current OMB-approved inventory for the
reporting and recordkeeping requirements that are now being retired.
    \10\ The hourly cost (for salary plus benefits) uses the figures
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for three positions involved in
the reporting and recordkeeping requirements. These figures include
salary (http://bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm) and benefits
(http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm) and are: Manager:
$89.07/hour, Engineer: $64.91/hour, and File Clerk: $31.19/hour.
    The hourly cost for the reporting requirements ($76.99) is an
average of the cost of a manager and engineer. The hourly cost for
recordkeeping requirements uses the cost of a file clerk.

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                                                   Annual number                                          Total annual
                                     Number of     of responses    Annual number     Average burden     burden hours and
             Entity                 respondents         per        of responses    hours and cost per   total annual cost     Cost per respondent  ($)
                                                    respondents                      response  ($)             ($)
                                             (1)             (2)     (1) * (2) =  (4)................  (3) * (4) = (5)...  (5) / (1) = (6)
                                                                             (3)
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                                  Retirement of Regional Reliability Standard VAR-002-WECC-2 and Associated Reductions
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Reporting Requirements
 (Annually):
    Generator Operators.........             228               1             228  10 hr.; $769.90....  2,280 hr.;          $770 (reduction).
                                                                                $175,537
                                                                                (reduction).
    Transmission Operators                    86               4             344  10 hr.; $769.90....  3,440 hr.;          $3,080 (reduction).
     applicable to standard VAR-                                                                        $264,846
     002.                                                                                (reduction).
Recordkeeping Requirements
 (Annually):
    Generator Operators.........             228               1             228  1 hr.; $31.19......  228 hr.; $7,111     $31 (reduction).
                                                                                (reduction).
    Transmission Operators                    86               1              86  4 hr.; $124.76.....  344 hr.; $10,729    $125 (reduction).
     applicable to standard VAR-                                                                        (reduction).
     002.
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        Total Reduction.........  ..............  ..............             886  ...................  6,292 hr.;
                                                                                $458,223
                                                                                (reduction).
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    Estimate of Changes to Burden Due to Docket No. RD18-3: The
Commission estimates the reduction in the annual public reporting
burden for the FERC-725E (due to the retirement of regional Reliability
Standard PRC-004-WECC-2) as follows: 11 12
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    \11\ The reductions in burden and cost shown in the table are
the same figures as those in the current OMB-approved inventory for
the reporting and recordkeeping requirements, now being retired.
    \12\ The hourly cost (for salary plus benefits) uses the figures
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for three positions involved in
the reporting and recordkeeping requirements. These figures include
salary (http://bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm) and benefits
(http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm) and are: Manager:
$89.07/hour, Engineer: $64.91/hour, and File Clerk: $31.19/hour.
    The hourly cost for the reporting requirements ($76.99) is an
average of the cost of a manager and engineer. The hourly cost for
recordkeeping requirements uses the cost of a file clerk.

            FERC-725E, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Western Electric Coordinating Council, Reductions Due to Docket No. RD18-3-000
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                                                   Annual number                                          Total annual
                                     Number of     of responses    Annual number     Average burden     burden hours and
             Entity                 respondents         per         of response    hours and cost per   total annual cost     Cost per respondent  ($)
                                                    respondents                      response  ($)             ($)
                                             (1)             (2)     (1) * (2) =  (4)................  (3) * (4) = (5)...  (5) / (1) = (6)
                                                                             (3)
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                                  Retirement of regional Reliability Standard PRC-004-WECC-2 and Associated Reductions
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Reporting Requirements
 (Annually):
    Transmission Owners that                   5               2              10  40 hr.; $3,079.60..  400 hr.; $30,796    $6,159 (reduction).
     operate qualified transfer                                                                         (reduction).
     paths.
Recordkeeping Requirements
 (Annually):
    Transmission Owners that                   5               1               5  6 hr.; $187.14.....  30 hr.; $936        $187 (reduction).
     operate qualified transfer                                                                         (reduction).
     paths.
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        Total Reduction.........  ..............  ..............              15  ...................  430 hr.; $31,732
                                                                                (reduction).
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    Total Reduction in Burden for FERC-725E, for Submittal to OMB. The
total reduction in burden due to the proposed retirements of regional
Reliability Standards VAR-002-WECC-2 and PRC-004-WECC-2 is detailed
below:
     Total Reduction of Annual Responses: 901.
     Total Reduction of Burden Hours: 6,722.
     Total Reduction of Burden Cost: $489,955.
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.

    Dated: July 12, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-15325 Filed 7-17-18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0925]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Arthur Kill, Staten Island, New
York

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Arthur Kill (AK) Railroad Bridge
across Arthur Kill, mile 11.6, between Staten Island, New York and
Elizabeth, New Jersey. Under this temporary deviation the bridge may
remain in the closed position to facilitate scheduled maintenance. This
deviation is necessary to facilitate tie and miter rail replacement on
the lift span.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on October 23, 2015 to
2:48 p.m. on December 13, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0925] is

available at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the
``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH''. Click on Open Docket Folder on the
line associated with this deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Joe Arca, Project Officer, First
Coast Guard District, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The AK Railroad Bridge, across Arthur Kill,
mile 11.6, between Staten Island, New York and Elizabeth, New Jersey
has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 31 feet at MHW and
35 feet at MLW. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are
listed at 33 CFR 117.702.
    The waterway supports both commercial and recreational navigation
of various vessel sizes. The operator of the bridge, Conrail, requested
a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled maintenance, tie and
miter rail replacement at the bridge. The bridge must remain in the
closed position to perform this maintenance.
    Under this temporary deviation the draw may remain in the closed
position as follows:
    On October 23, 2015 from 6 a.m. to 10:26 a.m. and from 12:26 p.m.
to 4:11 p.m.
    On October 24, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. and from 1:32 p.m.
to 5:13 p.m.
    On October 25, 2015 from 7:46 a.m. to 12:17 p.m. and from 2:17 p.m.
to 6:09 p.m.
    On October 30, 2015 from 5:51 a.m. to 9:58 a.m. and from 11:58 a.m.
to 4:36 p.m.
    On October 31, 2015 from 6:41 a.m. to 10:56 a.m. and from 12:56
p.m. to 5:28 p.m.
    On November 1, 2015 from 6:30 a.m. to 10:54 a.m. and from 12:54
p.m. to 5:25 p.m.
    On November 6, 2015, 5:17 a.m. to 9:28 a.m. and from 11:28 a.m. to
3:32 p.m.
    On November 7, 2015, from 6:07 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and from 12:15
p.m. to 4:21 p.m.
    On November 8, 2015 from 6:51 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m.
to 5:06 p.m.
    On November 13, 2015, from 3:49 a.m. to 7:40 a.m., from 9:40 a.m.
to 2:28 p.m., and from 4:28 p.m. to 8:04 p.m.
    On November 14, 2015, from 4:24 a.m. to 8:11 a.m. and from 10:11
a.m. to 3:07 p.m.
    On November 15, 2015, from 4:59 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. and from 10:50
a.m. to 3:48 p.m.
    On November 20, 2015 from 3:24 a.m. to 8:07 a.m., from 10:07 a.m.
to 1:42 p.m., and from 3:42 p.m. to 8:36 p.m.
    On November 21, 2015 from 4:27 a.m. to 9:09 a.m. and from 11:09
a.m. to 2:49 p.m.
    On November 22, 2015 from 5:29 a.m. to 10:06 a.m. and from 12:06
p.m. to 3:53 p.m.
    On December 4, 2015 from 3:07 a.m. to 7:23 a.m., from 9:23 a.m. to
1:14 p.m., and from 3:14 p.m. to 7:54 p.m.
    On December 5, 2015 from 3:54 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. and from 10:20 a.m.
to 2:06 p.m.
    On December 6, 2015 from 4:48 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and from 11:10 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
    On December 11, 2015 from 2:45 a.m. to 6:44 a.m., from 8:44 a.m. to
1:26 p.m., and from 3:26 p.m. to 7:08 p.m.
    On December 12, 2015 from 3:26 a.m. to 7:17 a.m. and from 9:17 a.m.
to 2:07 p.m.
    On December 13, 2015 from 4:06 a.m. to 7:54 a.m. and from 9:54 a.m.
to 2:48 p.m.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed positions may
do so at anytime.

There are no alternate routes for vessel traffic. The bridge can be
opened in an emergency.
    The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterway through
our Local Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for
the bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any
impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: October 7, 2015.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-26609 Filed 10-19-15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER08-1260-000]

Naturener Montana Wind Energy, LLC; Supplemental Notice That
Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section
204 Authorization

July 25, 2008.
    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Naturener Montana Wind Energy, LLC's application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate schedule, 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 August 14, 2008.
    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
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., 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 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 e-mail notification when a
document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any
FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call
(866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary
[FR Doc. E8-17632 Filed 7-31-08; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-1833-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2008-0018]

Georgia; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Georgia (FEMA-1833-DR), dated April 23, 2009, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: May 7, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Georgia is hereby amended to include the following
areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by
the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration
of April 23, 2009.

    Camden County for Individual Assistance. Ben Hill, Montgomery,
and Tattnall Counties for Individual Assistance (already designated
for Public Assistance).
    Lee, McIntosh, and Seminole Counties for Public Assistance.
    Brantley County for Public Assistance (already designated for
Individual Assistance).

(The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA)
are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community
Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048,
Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In
Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for
Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster
Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared
Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.)

Nancy Ward,
Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. E9-11510 Filed 5-15-09; 8:45 am]
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Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2022-0148]

Special Local Regulations; California Half Ironman Triathlon, San
Diego, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the California Half Ironman
Triathlon special local regulations on the waters of Oceanside,
California on April 2, 2022. These special local regulations are
necessary to provide for the safety of the participants, crew,
spectators, sponsor vessels, and general users of the waterway. During
the enforcement period, persons and vessels are prohibited from
anchoring, blocking, loitering, or impeding within this regulated area
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, or his designated
representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.1101 will be enforced from 6 a.m.
through 10 a.m. on April 2, 2022, for the locations described in item 2
in table 1 of Sec.  100.1101.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
publication of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Commander John
Santorum, Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Diego, CA;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special
local regulations in 33 CFR 100.1101 for the California Half Ironman
Triathlon in Oceanside, CA in 33 CFR 100.1101, for the locations
described in table 1, item 2 of that section from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m.
on April 2, 2022. This enforcement action is being taken to provide for
the safety of life on navigable waterways during the event. The Coast
Guard's regulation for recurring marine events in the San Diego Captain
of the Port Zone identifies the regulated entities and area for this
event. Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.1101, persons and vessels are
prohibited from anchoring, blocking, loitering, or impeding within this
regulated area, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, or his
designated representative. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other
Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this
regulation.
    In addition to this document in the Federal Register, the Coast
Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of
this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners, marine
information broadcasts, and local advertising by the event sponsor.
    If the Captain of the Port Sector San Diego or his designated
representative determines that the regulated area need not be enforced
for the full duration stated on this document, he or she may use a
Broadcast Notice to Mariners or other communications coordinated with
the event sponsor to grant general permission to enter the regulated
area.

    Dated: March 21, 2022.
T.J. Barelli,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Diego.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[EL07-81-000]

NSTAR Electric Company v. ISO New England Inc.; Notice of
Complaint

July 10, 2007.
    Take notice that on July 9, 2007, pursuant to Rule 206 of the Rules
and Practice and Procedure and Sections 205 and 206 of the Federal
Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824d and 824e, NSTAR Electric Company (NSTAR)
filed a formal complaint against ISO New England Inc. (ISO-NE)
concerning the interrelationship of Hydro Quebec Interconnection
Capacity Credits (``HQICCs'') and capacity imports that may bid into
the Forward Capacity Market (FCM) during the transition period from the
current installed capacity (ICAP) market to the FCM.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's
answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before
the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and
protests must be served on the Complainants.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov.
 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for 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 e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on July 30, 2007.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-52913; File No. SR-CBOE-2005-97]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change Relating to Revisions to the Series 4 Examination Program

December 7, 2005.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on November 15, 2005, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``CBOE'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in
Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by CBOE.
CBOE has designated the proposed rule change as constituting a stated
policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning,
administration, or enforcement of an existing rule of the self-
regulatory organization pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act
\3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(1) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal
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)(i).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(1).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    CBOE is filing revisions to the study outline and selection
specifications for the Limited Principal--Registered Options (Series 4)
examination program. The proposed revisions update the material to
reflect changes to the laws, rules, and regulations covered by the
examination, as well as modify the content of the examination program
to track more closely the functional workflow of a Series 4 limited
principal. CBOE is not proposing any textual changes to the
Constitution or Rules of CBOE.
    The revised study outline is attached as Exhibit 3a. However, CBOE
has omitted the Series 4 selection specifications from this filing and
has submitted the specifications under separate cover to the Commission
with a request for confidential treatment pursuant to the Commission's
confidential treatment procedures under

the Freedom of Information Act.\5\ The text of the proposed rule change
is available on the Exchange's Web site (http://www.cboe.com), at the

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

    In its filing with the Commission, CBOE 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. CBOE has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B,
and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    CBOE Rule 9.2 states that no member organization shall be approved
to transact options business with the public until those persons
associated with it who are designated as Options Principals have been
approved by and registered with the Exchange. CBOE Rule 9.2 further
requires successful completion of an examination prescribed by the
Exchange in order to qualify for registration as an Options Principal.
The Series 4 examination, an industry-wide examination, has been
designed for this purpose, and tests a candidate's knowledge of options
trading generally, the industry rules applicable to trading of option
contracts, and the rules of registered clearing agencies for options.
The Series 4 examination covers, among other things, equity options,
foreign currency options, index options, and options on government and
mortgage-backed securities.
    The Series 4 examination program is shared by CBOE and the
following SROs: the American Stock Exchange LLC, the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., the New York Stock Exchange,
Inc., the Pacific Exchange, Inc., and the Philadelphia Stock Exchange,
Inc.
    A committee of industry representatives, together with the staff of
CBOE and the other SROs, recently undertook a periodic review of the
Series 4 examination program. As a result of this review and as part of
an ongoing effort to align the examination more closely to the
supervisory duties of a Series 4 limited principal, CBOE is proposing
to modify the content of the examination to track the functional
workflow of a Series 4 limited principal. More specifically, CBOE is
proposing to revise the main section headings and the number of
questions on each section of the Series 4 study outline as follows:
Options Investment Strategies, decreased from 35 to 34 questions;
Supervision of Sales Activities and Trading Practices, increased from
71 to 75 questions; and Supervision of Employees, Business Conduct, and
Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements, decreased from 19 to 16
questions. CBOE is further proposing revisions to the study outline to
reflect the SEC short sale requirements. The revised examination
continues to cover the areas of knowledge required to supervise options
activities.
    CBOE is proposing these changes to the entire content of the Series
4 examination, including the selection specifications and question
bank. The number of questions on the Series 4 examination will remain
at 125, and candidates will continue to have three hours to complete
the exam. Also, each question will continue to count one point, and
each candidate must correctly answer 70 percent of the questions to
receive a passing grade.
    CBOE understands that the other SROs also will file with the
Commission similar revisions to the Series 4 examination program.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Act,\6\ in general, and furthers the
objectives of Section 6(b)(1) \7\ of the Act in particular, in that it
is designed to enforce compliance by Exchange members and persons
associated with its members with the rules of the Exchange. The
Exchange also believes the proposed rule change furthers the objectives
of Section 6(c)(3) \8\ of the Act, which authorizes CBOE to prescribe
standards of training, experience and competence for persons associated
with CBOE members.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78(b)(1).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    CBOE does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any
burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of purposes of the Act.

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

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

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

    The proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act \9\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(1) thereunder,\10\ in
that the proposed rule change constitutes a stated policy, practice, or
interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or
enforcement of an existing rule of the self-regulatory organization.
CBOE will announce the implementation date in a Regulatory Circular to
be published no later than 60 days after SEC Notice of this filing.
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    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-(f)(l).
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    At any time within 60 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.

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-CBOE-2005-97 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-9303.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2005-97. 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 inspection and copying in the Commission's
Public Reference Room. Copies of such filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the CBOE. 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-CBOE-2005-97 and should be
submitted on or before January 4, 2006.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary.
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    \11\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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 [FR Doc. E5-7338 Filed 12-13-05; 8:45 am]

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