[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 92 (Friday, May 11, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22107-22110]
[FR Doc No: 2018-10039]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No 34-83181; File No. SR-FINRA-2018-018]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a
Proposed Rule Change Relating to Statutory Disqualification Application
Fees

May 7, 2018.
    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 April 30, 2018, Financial Industry Regulatory

Authority, Inc. (``FINRA'') 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 FINRA. FINRA has designated the proposed rule change as
``establishing or changing a due, fee or other charge'' under Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\
which renders the proposal effective upon receipt of this filing by 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)(ii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    FINRA is proposing to amend Section 12 to Schedule A of the FINRA
By-Laws, regarding statutory disqualification application fees.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on FINRA's
website at http://www.finra.org, at the principal office of FINRA 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, FINRA 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. FINRA 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
    FINRA is proposing to increase the fee to file an application for
an eligibility proceeding under the Rule 9520 Series (Eligibility
Proceedings) for the first time since 1994.\5\ Pursuant to Article III,
Section 3 of the FINRA By-Laws, a member is ineligible for continuance
in membership where the member associates with a person who is subject
to a ``statutory disqualification'' (``SD'') \6\ or the member itself
is subject to an SD. The Rule 9520 Series sets forth procedures for a
person to become or remain associated with a member, notwithstanding
the existence of an SD, and for a current member or person associated
with a member to obtain relief from the eligibility or qualification
requirements of the FINRA By-Laws and rules. A member or person
associated with a member may request relief from the eligibility
requirements by filing an application with FINRA (``SD
Application'').\7\
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34897 (October 26,
1994), 59 FR 54648 (November 1, 1994) (Order Approving File No. SR-
NASD-94-57) (increasing the SD Application Fee from $1,000 to
$1,500).
    \6\ Article III, Section 4 of the FINRA By-Laws incorporates the
definition of ``statutory disqualification'' under Section 3(a)(39)
of the Act.
    \7\ Rule 9520 Series sets forth eligibility proceedings under
which FINRA may allow a member, person associated with a member,
potential member, or potential associated person subject to an SD to
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    Currently, Section 12 to Schedule A of the By-Laws (Application and
Annual Fee for Member Firms with Statutorily Disqualified Individuals)
provides that a member must pay to FINRA a fee of $1,500 to file an SD
Application (``SD Application Fee'') when it seeks to employ or
continue to employ as an associated person any individual who is
subject to an SD (Form MC-400). In contrast, FINRA currently does not
require a member to pay a fee to file an SD Application where the
member itself is subject to an SD (Form MC-400A). Since 1994, FINRA has
not made any adjustments to the SD Application Fee.
    SD Applications take significant staff time and resources to
research and review, as each application is assessed on a case-by-case
basis. While the number of SD Applications has remained relatively
constant and the SD Application Fee has remained unchanged, the
complexity of the applications and the time needed to investigate them
through, for example, public records searches, discussions with federal
and state regulators, and contacts with state and federal courts, has
increased. Moreover, even in 1994, the SD Application Fee of $1,500 was
insufficient to cover the average costs associated with the processing
and review of SD Applications.\8\
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    \8\ See supra note 5, 59 FR at 54649 (noting that the average
costs associated with the processing and review of SD Applications
was more than $1,500 in 1994).
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    In order to offset more of the costs associated with FINRA staff's
thorough assessment of SD Applications, the proposed rule change would
amend Section 12 to Schedule A of the FINRA By-Laws by increasing from
$1,500 to $5,000 the SD Application Fee for filing a Form MC-400. In
addition, the proposed rule change would impose, for the first time, an
SD Application Fee of $5,000 on SD Applications for filing a Form MC-
400A where the member itself is the subject of the SD. Specifically,
Section 12 to Schedule A of the FINRA By-Laws would be revised to
require any member firm, or applicant for membership under NASD Rule
1013 that is subject to a disqualification as set forth in Article III,
Section 4 of the By-Laws of the Corporation that seeks to enter, or be
continued in, membership to pay FINRA a fee of $5,000.
    FINRA has filed the proposed rule change for immediate
effectiveness. The implementation date will be May 30, 2018.
2. Statutory Basis
    FINRA believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the
provisions of Section 15A(b)(5) of the Act,\9\ which requires, among
other things, that FINRA rules provide for the equitable allocation of
reasonable dues, fees and other charges among members and issuers and
other persons using any facility or system that FINRA operates or
controls. FINRA believes that the proposed rule change more equitably
allocates among member firms the costs incurred for time and resources
needed to thoroughly review and assess SD Applications.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-3(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    FINRA 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. FINRA has undertaken an
economic impact assessment, as set forth below, to analyze the
regulatory need for the proposed rulemaking and its potential economic
impacts, including anticipated costs and benefits.
1. Economic Impact Assessment
a. Regulatory Need
    As discussed above, SD Applications take significant FINRA staff
time and resources to research and review; due to the unique facts and
circumstances of each SD matter, each application is assessed on a
case-by-case basis. The current SD Application Fee for Form MC-400
applications is insufficient to cover the costs associated with the
review of these applications. Further, FINRA currently does not require
a member firm to pay a fee for the review of Form MC-400A applications,
but FINRA still must commit resources to

review these applications. As a result, the current SD Application Fee
is even less sufficient to cover the current costs associated with the
staff's assessment of all SD Applications, requiring a significant
portion of costs to conduct these assessments to be borne indirectly by
non-SD applicant member firms. The proposed rule change serves as an
economic transfer of some of the costs associated with the review from
unrelated parties to the immediate parties seeking the relief.
b. Economic Baseline
    The economic baseline used to evaluate the impact of the proposed
amendments is the current regulatory framework. This baseline serves as
the primary point of comparison for assessing the economic impacts,
including the incremental benefits and costs of the proposed rule
change. FINRA reviewed the SD Applications that were filed during 2013-
2016 (``review period''). Based on this review, FINRA estimates that
there were 167 SD Applications filed by 135 member firms during the
review period. Of the 167 SD Applications, FINRA identified 122 Form
MC-400 applications and 45 Form MC-400A applications.\10\ FINRA further
estimates that approximately 50% of these applications were filed by
small firms, 17% by mid-sized firms and 33% by large firms.\11\
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    \10\ Approximately 84% of the filing member firms submitted one
SD Application, whereas the remaining 16% of the filing member firms
submitted two or more SD Applications during the review period.
Further, the total number of SD Applications for the review period
excludes 52 MC-400A applications filed in 2015 and 12 in 2016 in
connection with the SEC's Municipalities Continuing Disclosure
Cooperation (MCDC) Initiative. Applications filed in connection with
the MCDC Initiative are excluded from the calculation for the review
period because they were the result of an industry-wide settlement
and, as such, would disproportionately impact the review numbers
outside the normal course. See https://www.sec.gov/divisions/enforce/municipalities-continuing-disclosure-cooperation-initiative.shtml.
    \11\ Based on FINRA By-Laws, Article I (Definitions), member
firms with 150 or fewer registered persons are classified as small,
member firms with 151-499 registered persons are classified as mid-
size, and member firms with 500 or more registered persons are
classified as large.
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c. Economic Impacts
    FINRA examined the time required of its staff to review all SD
Applications filed during the review period and the reviewing staff's
compensation associated with the review of these SD Applications. Based
on that analysis, FINRA determined that the current SD Application Fee
of $1,500 for Form MC-400 applications is insufficient to cover the
costs associated with FINRA's review of such applications and even less
sufficient to cover the costs associated with FINRA's review of all SD
Applications.
    The impact of this proposal would be to help shift more of the
costs associated with reviewing SD Applications to the member firms
that file Form MC-400 or Form MC-400A applications. As noted above,
FINRA identified 122 Form MC-400 and 45 Form MC-400A applications
during the review period. Based on the proposed increase in the SD
Application Fee for both Form MC-400 and Form MC-400A applications to
$5,000, FINRA estimates that the total cost to all SD applicants would
increase by $163,000 on average each year, if applications remain at
their historical levels. For the set of member firms that submitted SD
Applications during the review period, the proposed fee increase would
have led to an annual increased cost of $3,500-$13,500 per firm, with a
median increased cost of $3,500 per member firm.\12\
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    \12\ The incremental costs are calculated on an annual, per firm
basis. For each member firm submitting a Form MC-400 or Form MC-400A
application, FINRA assigned an incremental cost of $3,500 for each
Form MC-400 application filed and $5,000 for each Form MC-400A
application filed in that year. The range represents the total
aggregate incremental cost per submitting firm, per year. Thus,
$3,500 represents the cost of a member firm that submitted only one
Form MC-400 in a given year and $13,500 reflects the cost of a
member firm that submitted two Form MC-400A applications and one
Form MC-400 application in that year.
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    Shifting more of the burden of the costs associated with the review
of SD Applications to the SD applicants also may affect their behavior.
For instance, increasing the SD Application Fee may dissuade some
member firms from seeking to employ or continuing to employ statutorily
disqualified individuals. The increased fees also may cause some member
firms to be more selective in instances where they might decide to
employ such individuals. In general, some member firms that today may
submit an SD Application at little or no cost, may determine that it is
no longer in their best interest to do so.
    These impacts would likely be higher for smaller firms, cash
constrained firms, and firms that anticipate that the likelihood of the
application being accepted is low ex ante. Any reduction in the number
of SD Applications would lead to less FINRA staff time and resources
spent on the review of SD Applications, decreasing the costs associated
with the review of such applications and further reducing the aggregate
economic transfer to SD applicants.

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

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \13\ and paragraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b-4
thereunder.\14\ 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.
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    \13\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \14\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
File Number SR-FINRA-2018-018 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-FINRA-2018-018. 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 website (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 website 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
such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of FINRA. All comments received will be posted without
change. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact
or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You
should submit only information that you wish to make available
publicly.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-FINRA-2018-018 and
should be submitted on or before June 1, 2018.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\15\
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    \15\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Eduardo Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 78 (Thursday, April 23, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22782-22784]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09355]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Hazardous Materials: Actions on Special Permit Applications

AGENCY: Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of actions on special permit applications.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of
Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107,
subpart B), notice is hereby given of the actions on special permits
applications in (October to October 2014). The mode of transportation
involved are identified by a number in the ``Nature of Application''
portion of the table below as follows: 1--Motor vehicle, 2--Rail
freight, 3--Cargo vessel, 4--Cargo aircraft only, 5--Passenger-carrying
aircraft. Application numbers prefixed by the letters EE represent
applications for Emergency Special Permits. It should be noted that
some of the sections cited were those in effect at the time certain
special permits were issued.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 8, 2015.
Donald Burger,
Chief, Special Permits and Approvals Branch.

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                                                      Nature of special
    S.P. No.         Applicant      Regulation(s)      permit thereof
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                   MODIFICATION SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED
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14700-M.........  Pentair          49 CFR 173.302a  To modify the
                   Residential      and 173.306(g).  special permit to
                   Filtration,                       authorize an
                   LLC, Chardon,                     increase to the
                   OH.                               tanks maximum
                                                     operating pressure
                                                     from 100 psig to
                                                     125 psig.
15552-M.........  Poly-Coat        49 CFR           To modify the
                   Systems, Inc.,   107.503(b) and   special permit to
                   Liverpool, TX.   (c), 173.241,    provide a more
                                    173.242, and     accurate method of
                                    173.243.         testing for lining
                                                     failure.
14625-M.........  Sun & Skin Care  49 CFR           To modify the
                   Research,        173.306(a)(3)(   special permit to
                   Inc., Cocoa,     v).              include the use of
                   FL.                               DOT-2P aluminum
                                                     cans.
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                       NEW SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED
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16154-N.........  Patriot          49 CFR 172.101   To authorize the
                   Fireworks,       Column (8C)      transportation in
                   LLC, Ann         and 173.62.      commerce of certain
                   Arbor, MI.                        consumer fireworks
                                                     in a bulk packaging
                                                     consisting of an
                                                     ISO-standard
                                                     freight container
                                                     in which authorized
                                                     explosives are
                                                     packed on wooden or
                                                     metal shelving
                                                     systems which are
                                                     waived from marking
                                                     and labeling.
                                                     (model)
16199-N.........  Schlumberger     49 CFR           To authorize the
                   Technology       173.20I(c),      transportation in
                   Corporation,     173.202(c),      commerce of a toxic
                   Rosharon, TX.    173.203(c),173   flammable gas in a
                                    .301(f),         non-DOT
                                    173.302(a),      specification
                                    173.304(a) and   cylinder. (modes 1,
                                    (d).             2, 4)
16291-N.........  Procter &        49 CFR           To authorize the
                   Gamble           172.30I(c),      transportation in
                   Distributing     173.306(a)(3)(   commerce of certain
                   LLC,             ii).             aerosol containers
                   Cincinnati, OH.                   not fully
                                                     conforming with
                                                     specification DOT
                                                     2P. (mode 1)
16253-N.........  Trinity          49 CFR           To authorize the
                   Manufacturing,   171.23(a)(1),    transportation in
                   Inc., Hamlet,    171.23(a)(4)(i   commerce of non-DOT
                   NC.              ).               specification
                                                     cylinders (ADR
                                                     foreign cylinders)
                                                     requalified in
                                                     accordance with
                                                     European Standard
                                                     BS EN 1803:2002
                                                     ``Transportable Gas
                                                     Cylinders--Periodic
                                                     Inspection and
                                                     Testing of Welded
                                                     Carbon Steel Gas
                                                     Cylinders'' in lieu
                                                     of the
                                                     requalification
                                                     requirements in 49
                                                     CFR Part 180,
                                                     Subpart C. (modes
                                                     1,3)
16392-N.........  Gem Air, LLC,    49 CFR           To authorize the
                   Salmon, ID.      172.101Hazardo   transportation in
                                    us Materials     commerce of propane
                                    Table Column     aboard passenger-
                                    (9A),            carrying aircraft
                                    175.75(6).       within or into
                                                     remote wilderness
                                                     areas in the United
                                                     States. (mode 5)
16374-N.........  Bristow U.S.     49 CFR 172.101   To authorize the
                   LLC, New         Hazardous        transportation in
                   Iberia, LA.      Materials        commerce of certain
                                    Table Column     hazardous materials
                                    (9A),            which exceed the
                                    172.301(c).      authorized quantity
                                                     limitations for
                                                     passenger-carrying
                                                     aircraft. (mode 5)
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                    EMERGENCY SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED
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16035-M.........  LCF Systems,     49 CFR 173.302a  To modify the
                   Inc.,                             special permit to
                   Scottsdale, AZ.                   authorize an
                                                     increase to the
                                                     number of cylinders
                                                     shipped. (modes I,
                                                     3, 4)
16061-N.........  Battery          49 CFR 172.200,  To authorize the
                   Solutions,       172.300,         manufacture
                   LLC, Howell,     172.400.         marking, sale and
                   MI.                               use of non-DOT
                                                     specification
                                                     fiberboard boxes
                                                     for the
                                                     transportation in
                                                     commerce of certain
                                                     batteries without
                                                     shipping papers,
                                                     marking of the
                                                     paper shipping name
                                                     and identification
                                                     number or labeling,
                                                     when transported
                                                     for recycling or
                                                     disposal. (mode 1)
16239-N.........  Trinity          49 CFR 171.7...  To authorize the
                   Containers,                       manufacture,
                   LLC, Dallas,                      marking, sale and
                   TX.                               use of non-DOT
                                                     specification
                                                     fiberboard boxes
                                                     for the
                                                     transportation in
                                                     commerce of certain
                                                     batteries without
                                                     shipping papers,
                                                     marking of the
                                                     proper shipping
                                                     name and
                                                     identification
                                                     number or labeling,
                                                     when transported
                                                     for recycling or
                                                     disposal. (mode 1)
16420-N.........  Construction     49 CFR 172.101   To authorize the
                   Helicopters,     Materials        transportation in
                   Inc., Howell,    Table Column     commerce of propane
                   MI.              (9B), 172.200,   by 14 CFR part 133
                                    172.204(c)(3),   Rotorcraft External
                                    172.300,         Load Operations
                                    172.400,         transporting
                                    173.315(j).      hazardous materials
                                                     attached to or
                                                     suspended from an
                                                     aircraft without
                                                     being subject to
                                                     certain hazard
                                                     communication
                                                     requirements,
                                                     quantity
                                                     limitations and
                                                     certain loading and
                                                     stowage
                                                     requirements. (mode
                                                     4)
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                   EMERGENCY SPECIAL PERMIT WITHDRAWN
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16180-M.........  U.S. Department  49 CFR 173.56    To modify the
                   of Justice,      and 172.320.     special permit by
                   Bureau of                         changing the
                   Alcohol,                          carrier and
                   Tobacco,                          extending the
                   Firearms and                      expiration date.
                   Explosives                        (mode 1)
                   (ATF),
                   Washington, DC.
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                                 DENIED
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12929-M.........  Request by Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.
                   (Western) Bellville, TX March 25, 2015. To modify the
                   special permit to change the refill requirements.
16286-N.........  Request by Curtis Bay Energy, LP Curtis Bay, MD March
                   25, 2015. To authorize the transportation in commerce
                   of ebola contaminated waste in alternative packaging.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 202 (Monday, October 20, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62613-62614]
[FR Doc No: 2014-24881]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

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

    Docket Numbers: EC15-4-000.
    Applicants: AL Sandersville, LLC, Effingham County Power, LLC, MPC
Generating, LLC, Walton County Power, LLC, Washington County Power,
LLC.
    Description: Application for Authorization for Disposition of
Jurisdictional Facilities and Request for Expedited Action of AL
Sandersville, LLC, et. al.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5218.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: EC15-5-000.
    Applicants: American Transmission Company LLC.
    Description: Application of ATCLLC for Authority to Acquire
Transmission Facilities Under Section 203 of the FPA.
    Filed Date: 10/9/14.
    Accession Number: 20141009-5085.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/30/14.

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

    Docket Numbers: ER12-701-002.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Compliance filing--set
effective date for NYISO/ISONE CTS provisions to be effective 10/22/
2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5142.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-552-001.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: NYISO filing re: 2-week
advance notice for CTS implementation/effective date to be effective
10/22/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5143.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2552-001.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Compliance filing--set
effective date for NYISO CTS provisions to be effective 10/22/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5144.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2570-001.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Order 792 Small Generator
Interconnection Amended Compliance Filing to be effective 8/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5165.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/15/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2587-001.
    Applicants: Black Hills Power, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Additional Changes to
Pending Order No. 792 Compliance Filing to be effective 8/5/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5199.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2588-001.
    Applicants: Black Hills/Colorado Electric Utility Co.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Additional Changes to
Pending Order No. 792 Compliance Filing to be effective 8/5/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5191.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2589-001.
    Applicants: Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Company.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Additional Changes to
Pending Order No. 792 Compliance Filing to be effective 8/5/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5194.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2825-001.
    Applicants: Backbone Mountain Windpower LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Backbone Mountain Windpower,
LLC Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/
2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5163.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2826-001.
    Applicants: Bayswater Peaking Facility, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Bayswater Peaking Facility,
LLC Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/
2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5169.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2827-001.
    Applicants: Energy Storage Holdings, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Energy Storage Holdings, LLC
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5175.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2828-001.
    Applicants: FPL Energy Cape, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: FPL Energy Cape, LLC
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5176.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2829-001.
    Applicants: FPL Energy Illinois Wind, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: FPL Energy Illinois Wind,
LLC Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/
2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5178.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2830-001.
    Applicants: FPL Energy Marcus Hook, L.P.

    Description: Compliance filing per 35: FPL Energy Marcus Hook, L.P.
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5179.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2831-001.
    Applicants: FPL Energy Wyman LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: FPL Energy Wyman, LLC
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5181.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2832-001.
    Applicants: FPL Energy Wyman IV LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: FPL Energy Wyman IV, LLC
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5184.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2833-001.
    Applicants: Jamaica Bay Peaking Facility, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Jamaica Bay Peaking
Facility, LLC Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be
effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5186.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2836-001.
    Applicants: Meyersdale Windpower LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Meyersdale Windpower LLC
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5187.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2837-001.
    Applicants: Mill Run Windpower, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Mill Run Windpower, LLC
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5188.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2838-001.
    Applicants: NEPM II, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: NEPM II, LLC Amendment to
Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5189.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2839-001.
    Applicants: NextEra Energy Seabrook, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: NextEra Energy Seabrook, LLC
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5190.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2840-001.
    Applicants: NextEra Energy Services Massachusetts, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: NextEra Energy Services
Massachusettes, LLC Amend to Order No. 784 Compliance to be effective
9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5192.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2841-001.
    Applicants: North Jersey Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: NJEA Amendment to Order No.
784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5193.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2842-001.
    Applicants: Northeast Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Northeast Energy Associates,
L.P. Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/
2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5195.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2843-001.
    Applicants: Pennsylvania Windfarms, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Pennsylvania Windfarms, LLC
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5196.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2844-001.
    Applicants: Somerset Windpower, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Somerset Windpower, LLC
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5197.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2845-001.
    Applicants: Waymart Wind Farm L.P.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Waymart Wind Farm, L.P.
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5198.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2857-001.
    Applicants: FPL Energy MH50, L.P.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: FPL Energy MH50, L.P.
Amendment to Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 9/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5180.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-63-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., American Transmission
Systems, Incorporated, Pennsylvania Electric Company, The Potomac
Edison Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) rate filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): ATSI,
Penelec and Potomac Edison submit Service Agreement Nos. 3944 thru 3953
to be effective 12/8/2014.
    Filed Date: 10/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20141008-5177.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/29/14.

    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: October 9, 2014.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1196; FRL-9469-01-OAR]

Recent Postings of Broadly Applicable Alternative Test Methods

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the broadly applicable alternative test
method approval decisions that the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) made under and in support of New Source Performance Standards
(NSPS) and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
(NESHAP) between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: An electronic copy of each alternative
test method approval document is available at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods. For questions
about this notice, contact Mrs. Lula H. Melton, Air Quality Assessment
Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (E143-02),
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711;
telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
address: [email protected]. For technical questions about individual
alternative test method decisions, refer to the contact person
identified in the individual approval document(s).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this notice apply to me?

    This notice will be of interest to entities regulated under title
40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 59, 60, 61, 63 and 65;
state, local, and tribal agencies; and the EPA Regional offices
responsible for implementation and enforcement of regulations under 40
CFR parts 59, 60, 61, 63, and 65.

B. How can I get copies of this information?

    You may access copies of the broadly applicable alternative test
method approval documents at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods.

II. Background

    This notice identifies broadly applicable alternative test methods
that the EPA approved in 2020 under the New Source Performance
Standards (NSPS), 40 CFR part 60, and the National Emission Standards
for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) programs, 40 CFR parts 61 and 63.
See Table 1 of this notice for the summary of these test methods.
Source owners and operators may voluntarily use these broadly
applicable alternative test methods in lieu of otherwise required test
methods or related testing procedures. Use of these broadly applicable
alternative test methods are not intended to and should not change the
applicable emission standards.
    The Administrator has the authority to approve the use of
alternative test methods for compliance with requirements under 40 CFR
parts 60, 61, and 63. This authority is found in 40 CFR 60.8(b)(3),
61.13(h)(1)(ii), and 63.7(e)(2)(ii). Additional and similar authority
can be found in 40 CFR 59.104(f) and 65.158(a)(2). The criteria for
approval and procedures for submission and review of broadly applicable
alternative test methods are explained in a previous Federal Register
notice published at 72 FR 4257 (January 30, 2007) and located at
https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods. As explained in this notice, we will announce approvals for
broadly applicable alternative test methods at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods as they are issued
and publish an annual notice that summarizes approvals for broadly
applicable alternative test methods during the preceding year.
    As also explained in the January 30, 2007 notice, our approval
decisions

involve thorough technical reviews of numerous source-specific requests
for alternatives and modifications to test methods and procedures.
Based on these reviews, we have often found that these modifications or
alternatives would be equally valid and appropriate to apply to other
sources within a particular class, category, or subcategory.
Consequently, we have concluded that where a method modification or an
alternative method is clearly broadly applicable to a class, category,
or subcategory of sources, it is both equitable and efficient to
simultaneously approve its use for all appropriate sources and
situations.
    Use of approved alternative test methods are not mandatory but
rather permissive. Sources are not required to employ such a method but
may choose to do so in appropriate circumstances. As specified in 40
CFR 63.7(f)(5), however, a source owner or operator electing to use an
alternative method for 40 CFR part 63 standards must continue to use
the alternative method until otherwise authorized. Source owners or
operators should, therefore, review the specific broadly applicable
alternative method approval decision at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods before electing to
employ any alternative method.

III. Approved Alternative Test Methods and Modifications to Test
Methods

    This notice specifies six broadly applicable alternative test
methods that the EPA approved between January 1, 2021, and December 31,
2021. The alternative method decision letter/memo designation numbers,
test methods affected, sources allowed to use this alternative, and
method modifications or alternative methods allowed are summarized in
Table 1 of this notice. A summary of approval documents was previously
made available on our Technology Transfer Network between January 1,
2021, and December 31, 2021. For more detailed information, please
refer to the complete copies of these approval documents available at
https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods.
    As also explained in our January 30, 2007 notice, we will revisit
approvals of alternative test methods in response to written requests
or objections indicating that a particular approved alternative test
method either should not be broadly applicable or that its use is not
appropriate or should be limited in some way. Any objection to a
broadly applicable alternative test method, as well as the resolution
of that objection, will be announced at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods and in a
subsequent Federal Register notice. If we decide to retract a broadly
applicable test method, we will likely consider the need for an
appropriate transition period for users either to request case-by-case
approval or to transition to an approved method.

Richard A. Wayland,
Director, Air Quality Assessment Division.

  Table 1--Approved Alternative Test Methods and Modifications to Test Methods Referenced in or Published Under
           Appendices in 40 CFR Parts 60, 61, and 63 Posted Between January 2021 and December 2021 \a\
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  Alternative method decision      As an alternative or
      letter/ memo number          modification to . . .            For . . .                You may . . .
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ALT-140.......................  Method 28R for              Sources subject to 40 CFR  Use the Integrated Duty
                                 Certification and           part 60, subpart AAA--     Cycle Test Method for
                                 Auditing of Wood Heaters.   Standards of Performance   Certification of Wood
                                                             for New Residential Wood   Fired Stoves Using
                                                             Heaters.                   Cordwood: Measurement of
                                                                                Particulate Matter (PM)
                                                                                and Carbon Monoxide (CO)
                                                                                Emissions and Heating
                                                                                Efficiency with the
                                                                                modifications listed in
                                                                                the Agency's approval
                                                                                letter dated March 31,
                                                                                2021.
ALT-141.......................  Section A6.4.1 of ASTM      Sources subject to 40 CFR  Use section 8.3.3 of
                                 D6348-03.                   part 60, subpart JJJJ--    Method 320--Measurement
                                                             Standards of Performance   of Vapor Phase Organic
                                                             for Stationary Spark       and Inorganic Emissions
                                                             Ignition Internal          by Extractive Fourier
                                                             Combustion Engines and     Transform Infrared
                                                             40 CFR part 63, subpart    (FTIR) Spectroscopy.
                                                             ZZZZ--National Emission
                                                             Standards for Hazardous
                                                             Air Pollutants for
                                                             Stationary Reciprocating
                                                             Internal Combustion
                                                             Engines.
ALT-142.......................  Method 18--Measurement of   Sources subject to 40 CFR  Use Method 320--
                                 Gaseous Organic Compound    part 63, subpart O--       Measurement of Vapor
                                 Emissions by Gas            National Emission          Phase Organic and
                                 Chromatography or Method    Standards for Hazardous    Inorganic Emissions by
                                 25A--Determination of       Air Pollutants (NESHAP):   Extractive Fourier
                                 Total Gaseous Organic       Ethylene Oxide Emission    Transform Infrared
                                 Concentration Using a       Standards for              (FTIR) Spectroscopy with
                                 Flame Ionization Analyzer.  Sterilization Facilities.  the provisos specified
                                                                                in the Agency's approval
                                                                                letter dated March 4,
                                                                                2021.
ALT-143.......................  Method 10--Determination    Sources subject to 40 CFR  Use the alternative
                                 of Carbon Monoxide          part 63, subpart AAAA--    method attached to the
                                 Emissions From Stationary   National Emission          Agency's approval letter
                                 Sources (Instrumental       Standards for Hazardous    dated September 14,
                                 Analyzer Procedure).        Air Pollutants:            2021.
                                                             Municipal Solid Waste
                                                             Landfills Residual Risk
                                                             and Technology Review.

ALT-144.......................  Method 10--Determination    Sources subject to 40 CFR  Use the alternative
                                 of Carbon Monoxide          part 63, subpart AAAA--    method attached to the
                                 Emissions From Stationary   National Emission          Agency's approval letter
                                 Sources (Instrumental       Standards for Hazardous    dated September 30,
                                 Analyzer Procedure).        Air Pollutants:            2021.
                                                             Municipal Solid Waste
                                                             Landfills Residual Risk
                                                             and Technology Review.
ALT-145.......................  Method 10--Determination    Sources subject to 40 CFR  Use the alternative
                                 of Carbon Monoxide          part 63, subpart AAAA--    method attached to the
                                 Emissions From Stationary   National Emission          Agency's approval letter
                                 Sources (Instrumental       Standards for Hazardous    dated September 30,
                                 Analyzer Procedure).        Air Pollutants:            2021.
                                                             Municipal Solid Waste
                                                             Landfills Residual Risk
                                                             and Technology Review.
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\a\ Source owners or operators should review the specific broadly applicable alternative method approval letter
  at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods before electing to employ any
  alternative test method.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2020-0278]

Port Access Route Study: Northern New York Bight

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of study and public meetings; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is conducting a Port Access Route Study (PARS)
to evaluate the adequacy of existing vessel routing measures and
determine whether additional vessel routing measures are necessary for
port approaches to New York and New Jersey and international and
domestic transit areas in the First District area of responsibility.
The Northern New York Bight PARS (NNYBPARS) will consider whether
existing or additional routing measures are necessary to improve
navigation safety due to factors such as planned or potential offshore
development, current port capabilities and planned improvements,
increased vessel traffic, existing and potential anchorage areas,
changing vessel traffic patterns, effects of weather, or navigational
difficulty. Vessel routing measures, which include traffic separation
schemes, two-way routes, recommended tracks, deep-water routes,
precautionary areas, and areas to be avoided, are implemented to reduce
the risk of marine casualties. The recommendations of the study may
subsequently be implemented through rulemakings or in accordance with
international agreements.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received on or before
August 28, 2020. Although the Coast Guard prefers and highly encourages
all comments and related material be submitted directly to the
electronic docket, two virtual public meetings will be held via webinar
and teleconference to provide an opportunity for oral comments about
the NNYBPARS on Thursday, July 30, 2020, beginning at 9 a.m. EST, and
on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, beginning at 6 p.m. EST. All comments and
related material submitted must be received by the Coast Guard on or
before August 28, 2020.

Commenters should be aware that the electronic Federal Docket
Management System will not accept comments after midnight Eastern
Daylight Time on the last day of the comment period.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2020-0278 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.
    The virtual public meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2020, beginning at
9 a.m. EST, will be held via webinar and teleconference.
    The virtual public meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, beginning
at 6 p.m. EST, will be held via webinar and teleconference.
    Access information for these virtual public meetings will be posted
at https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=PARS by July 23, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of study, call or email Mr. Craig Lapiejko, First Coast Guard
District (dpw), U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

ACPARS Atlantic Coast Port Access Route Study
AIS Automatic Identification System
COMDTINST Commandant Instruction
DHS Department of Homeland Security
EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone
IMO International Maritime Organization
MTS Marine Transportation System
NAD83 North American Datum of 1983
NNYB Northern New York Bight
PARS Port Access Route Study
PWSA Ports and Waterways Safety Act
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme
USCG United States Coast Guard

II. Background and Purpose

    A. Requirements for Port Access Route Studies: Under Section 70003
of Title 46 of the United States Code, the Commandant of the U.S. Coast
Guard may designate necessary fairways and traffic separation schemes
(TSSs) to provide safe access routes for vessels proceeding to and from
U.S. ports. The designation of fairways and TSSs recognizes the
paramount right of navigation over all other uses in the designated
areas.
    Before establishing or adjusting fairways or TSSs, the Coast Guard
must conduct a PARS, i.e., a study of potential traffic density and the
need for safe access routes for vessels. Through the study process, the
Coast Guard must coordinate with federal, state, and foreign state
agencies (where appropriate) and consider the views of maritime
community representatives, environmental groups, and other interested
stakeholders. The primary purpose of this coordination is, to the
extent practicable, to reconcile the need for safe access routes with
other reasonable waterway uses such as anchorages, construction, and
operation of renewable energy facilities, marine sanctuary operations,
commercial and recreational activities, and other uses.
    In addition to aiding the Coast Guard in establishing new or
adjusting fairways or TSSs, this PARS may recommend establishing or
amending other vessel routing measures. Examples of other routing
measures include two-way routes, recommended tracks, deep-water routes
(for the benefit primarily of ships whose ability to maneuver is
constrained by their draft), precautionary areas (where ships must
navigate with particular caution), and areas to be avoided (for reasons
of exceptional danger or especially sensitive ecological and
environmental factors).
    B. Previous Port Access Route Studies within this Study Area: The
original precautionary area and TSSs within this study area were first
established in May, 1967, and were approved by the International
Maritime Organization (IMO).
    In 1987 the Coast Guard conducted a PARS prior to establishing two
parallel shipping safety fairways off New York entitled ``Ambrose to
Nantucket Safety Fairway'' and ``Nantucket to Ambrose Safety Fairway''
and published the final results in the Federal Register (52 FR 33589;
September 4, 1987).
    In 2016, the Coast Guard published a notice of its Atlantic Coast
Port Access Route Study (ACPARS) in the Federal Register (81 FR 13307;
March 14, 2016) and announced the study report as final in the Federal
Register (82 FR 16510; April 5, 2017). The ACPARS analyzed the Atlantic
Coast waters seaward of existing port approaches within the U.S.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This multiyear study began in 2011,
included public participation, and identified the navigation routes
customarily followed by ships engaged in commerce between international
and domestic U.S. ports. The study is available at https://navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=PARSReports. Data and information from
stakeholders, including Automatic Identification System (AIS) data from
vessel traffic, were used to identify and verify deep draft and
coastwise navigation routes that are typically followed by ships
engaged in commerce between international and domestic U.S ports.
    C. Need for a New Port Access Route Study: In 2019, the Coast Guard
announced a new study of routes used by ships to access ports on the
Atlantic Coast of the United States in the Federal Register (84 FR
9541; March 15, 2019). This new study supplements and builds upon the
ACPARS by conducting a series of PARS to examine ports along the
Atlantic Coast that are economically significant or support military or
critical national defense operations and related international entry
and departure transit areas that are integral to the safe and efficient
and unimpeded flow of commerce to/from major international shipping
lanes. The NNYBPARS is just one of these several new studies being
conducted.

III. Information Requested

    The New York Bight encompasses a very large area starting along the
coasts of New York and New Jersey, from Montauk Point, NY, to Cape May,
NJ, and then offshore to the outer edge of the Continental Shelf. The
purpose of this notice is to announce the commencement of this PARS to
examine the First District's portion of the New York Bight which
includes the port approaches to New York and New Jersey and the
international and domestic entry and departure transit areas in
conjunction with the implementation of recommendations of the ACPARS,
and to solicit public comments. Similar to the ACPARS, this PARS will
focus on and use AIS data and information from stakeholders to identify
and verify customary navigation routes as well as routes between port
approaches and international entry and departure transit areas. The
Coast Guard encourages participation in the study process by submitting
comments in response to this notice. Comments should address impacts to
navigation within the study area resulting from factors such as:
Planned or potential offshore development, current port capabilities
and planned improvements, increased vessel traffic, changing vessel
traffic patterns, effects of weather, potential conflicts or
disruptions in uncharted or informal anchorage areas, or navigational
difficulties or concerns in general.

IV. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this study by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted
without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will

include any personal information you have provided.
    A. Submitting Comments: If you submit comments to the online public
docket, please include the docket number for this notice (USCG-2020-
0278), indicate the specific section of this document to which each
comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation. We accept anonymous comments.
    To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov,
and insert ``USCG-2020-0278'' in the ``search box.'' Click ``Search''
and then click ``Comment Now.'' We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period.
    B. Public Meetings: We plan to hold two virtual public meetings to
receive oral comments on this notice. Again, as stated earlier, the
Coast Guard prefers and highly encourages all comments and related
material be submitted directly to the online public docket, but two
virtual public meetings will be held via webinar and teleconference to
provide an opportunity for oral comments about the NNYBPARS. If you
want to provide a written version of your oral comments made at the
virtual public meeting, you may submit them directly to Mr. Craig
Lapiejko. These comments will be added to our online public docket. We
recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an email
address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we
can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission.
Attendance at the virtual public meeting is not required. We will
provide a written summary of the oral comments received and will place
that summary in the online public docket.
    The first virtual public meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2020,
beginning at 9 a.m. EST, will be held via webinar and teleconference.
    Access information for this virtual public meetings will be posted
at https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=PARS by July 23, 2020.
    The second virtual public meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2020,
beginning 6 p.m. EST, will be held via webinar and teleconference.
    Access information for this virtual public meetings will be posted
at https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=PARS by July 23, 2020.
    C. Viewing Comments and Documents: To view the comments and
documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the online
public 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-2020-02782'' and click ``Search.'' Click
the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column.
    D. Privacy Act: We accept anonymous comments. All comments received
will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will
include any personal information you have provided. For more about
privacy and submissions in response to this document, see DHS's
Correspondence System of Records notice (84 FR 48645, September 26,
2018). Documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the
docket, and all public comments, will be in our online docket at
https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that
website's instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket
and sign up for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are
posted or a final rule is published.

V. Northern New York Bight PARS: Timeline, Study Area, and Process

    The First Coast Guard District, Coast Guard Sector New York, and
Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound will conduct this PARS. The study
will commence upon publication of this notice and may take 12 months or
more to complete.
    The study area is described as an area bounded by a line connecting
the following geographic positions:

40 18'00.0'' N 074 00'00.0'' W
38 57'00.0'' N 071 16'00.0'' W
39 47'24.0'' N 069 40'01.2'' W
41 07'12.0'' N 071 34'33.6'' W
41 04'15.6'' N 071 51'25.2'' W

thence along the coast line back to the origin. All geographic points
are based on North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83).
    This area extends approximately 150 nautical miles seaward and
covers approximately 25,000 square nautical miles including the
offshore area of New Jersey and New York used by private, commercial,
and public vessels transiting to and from these ports. An illustration
showing the study area is below with additional illustrations available
in the online public docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.

[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN29JN20.000

    This PARS will identify and analyze the customary navigation routes
between the port approaches of New York and New Jersey and the
international and domestic transit areas and connecting them to the
potential fairways identified in the ACPARS final report.
    Analyses will be conducted in accordance with COMDTINST 16003.2B,
Marine Planning to Operate and Maintain the Marine Transportation
System (MTS) and Implement National Policy. Instruction is available at
https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jul/10/2002155400/-1/-1/0/CI_16003_2B.PDF.
    We will publish the results of the PARS in the Federal Register. It
is possible that the study may validate the status quo (no additional
fairways or routing measures) and conclude that no changes are
necessary. It is also possible that the study may recommend one or more
changes to address navigational safety and the efficiency of vessel
traffic management. The recommendations may lead to future rulemakings
or international agreements.
    This notice is published under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a).

    Dated: June 23, 2020.
T.G. Allan Jr.,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2011-P-0888]

Determination That FUNDUSCEIN-25 (fluorescein sodium injection),
25%, and AK-FLUOR (fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, Were Not
Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that
FUNDUSCEIN-25 (fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, and AK-FLUOR
(fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, were not withdrawn from sale for
reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination will allow FDA
to approve abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for fluorescein
sodium injection, 25%, if all other legal and regulatory requirements
are met.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jane Inglese, Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave. Bldg. 51, Rm. 6210, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-
796-3601.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1984, Congress enacted the Drug Price
Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 (Pub. L. 98-417)
(the 1984 amendments), which authorized the approval of duplicate
versions of drug products under an ANDA procedure. ANDA applicants
must, with certain exceptions, show that the drug for which they are
seeking approval contains the same active ingredient in the same
strength and dosage form as the ``listed drug,'' which is a version of
the drug that was previously approved. ANDA applicants do not have to
repeat the extensive clinical testing otherwise necessary to gain
approval of a new drug application (NDA). The only clinical data
required in an ANDA are data to show that the drug that is the subject
of the ANDA is bioequivalent to the listed drug.
    The 1984 amendments include what is now section 505(j)(7) of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(j)(7)), which
requires FDA to publish a list of all approved drugs. FDA publishes
this list as part of the ``Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic
Equivalence Evaluations,'' which is known generally as the ``Orange
Book.'' Under FDA regulations, drugs are removed from the list if the
Agency withdraws or suspends approval of the drug's NDA or ANDA for
reasons of safety or effectiveness or if FDA determines that the listed
drug was withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness (21
CFR 314.162).
    A person may petition the Agency to determine, or the Agency may
determine on its own initiative, whether a listed drug was withdrawn
from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination
may be made at any time after the drug has been withdrawn from sale,
but must be made prior to approving an ANDA that refers to the listed
drug ((21 CFR 314.161). FDA may not approve an ANDA that does not refer
to a listed drug.
    FUNDUSCEIN-25 (fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, is the subject
of NDA 17-869, held by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., and initially
approved on November 10, 1976. FUNDUSCEIN-25 is indicated for use in
diagnostic fluorescein angiography or angioscopy of the retina and iris
vasculature. AK-FLUOR (fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, is the
subject of NDA 22-186, held by Akorn Inc., and initially approved on
August 8, 2008. AK-FLUOR also is indicated for use in diagnostic
fluorescein angiography or angioscopy of the retina and iris
vasculature.
    FUNDUSCEIN-25 (fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, and AK-FLUOR
(fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, are currently listed in the
``Discontinued Drug Product List'' section of the Orange Book.
    Foley & Lardner LLP submitted a citizen petition dated December 7,
2011 (Docket No. FDA-2011-P-0888), under 21 CFR 10.30, requesting that
the Agency determine whether FUNDUSCEIN-25 (fluorescein sodium
injection), 25%, was withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or
effectiveness. Although the citizen petition did not address AK-FLUOR
(fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, that product has also been
discontinued. On our own initiative, we have therefore also determined
whether AK-FLUOR was withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons.
    After considering the citizen petition and reviewing Agency
records, and based on the information we have at this time, FDA has
determined under Sec.  314.161 that FUNDUSCEIN-25 (fluorescein sodium
injection), 25%, and AK-FLUOR (fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, were
not withdrawn for reasons of safety or effectiveness. The petitioner
has identified no data or other information suggesting that FUNDUSCEIN-
25 (fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, was withdrawn for reasons of
safety or effectiveness. We have carefully reviewed our files for
records concerning the withdrawal of FUNDUSCEIN-25 (fluorescein sodium
injection), 25%, and AK-FLUOR (fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, from
sale. We have also independently evaluated relevant literature and data
for possible postmarketing adverse events. We have reviewed the
available evidence and determined that FUNDUSCEIN-25 (fluorescein
sodium injection), 25%, and AK-FLUOR (fluorescein sodium injection),
25%, were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or
effectiveness.
    Accordingly, the Agency will continue to list FUNDUSCEIN-25
(fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, and AK-FLUOR (fluorescein sodium
injection), 25%, in the ``Discontinued Drug Product List'' section of
the Orange Book. The ``Discontinued Drug Product List'' delineates,
among other items, drug products that have been discontinued from
marketing for reasons other than safety or effectiveness. ANDAs that
refer to FUNDUSCEIN-25 (fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, or AK-FLUOR
(fluorescein sodium injection), 25%, may be approved by the Agency as
long as they meet all other legal and regulatory requirements for the
approval of ANDAs. If FDA determines that labeling for this drug
product should be revised to meet current standards, the Agency will
advise ANDA applicants to submit such labeling.

    Dated: April 11, 2012.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9921-06-Region 3]

Tentative Approval and Solicitation of Request for a Public
Hearing for Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of tentative approval and solicitation of requests for a
public hearing.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provision of
Section 1413 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, and the
requirements governing the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations
Implementation, 40 CFR part 142, that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
is revising its approved Public Water System Supervision Program. The
Commonwealth has adopted the Lead and Copper Rule Short Term Revisions
which will provide for better public health protection by reducing
potential reproductive and developmental health risks from lead. The
Commonwealth also revised its regulations for issuing variances and
exemptions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined
that these revisions are no less stringent than the corresponding
Federal regulations. EPA is taking action to tentatively approve these
program revisions. All interested parties are invited to submit written
comments on this determination and may request a public hearing.

DATES: Comments or a request for a public hearing must be submitted by
January 29, 2015. This determination shall become effective on January
29, 2015 if no timely and appropriate request for a hearing is received
and the Regional Administrator does not elect on his own to hold a
hearing, and if no comments are received which cause EPA to modify its
tentative approval.

ADDRESSES: Comments or a request for a public hearing must be submitted
to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region III, 1650 Arch
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>All documents relating to this
determination are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following offices:
     Drinking Water Branch (3WP21), Water Protection Division,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029.
     Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection, 11th Floor Rachel Carson State Office
Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelly Moran at the Philadelphia
address given above, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All interested parties are invited to submit
written comments on this determination and may request a public
hearing. All comments will be considered; if necessary, EPA will issue
a response. Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing may be
denied by the Regional Administrator. However, if a substantial request
for a public hearing is made by January 29, 2015, a public hearing will
be held. A request for public hearing shall include the following: (1)
The name, address, and telephone number of the individual,
organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; (2) a brief
statement of the requesting person's interest in the Regional
Administrator's determination and of information that the requesting
person intends to submit at such a hearing; and (3) the signature of
the individual making the request; or, if the request is made on behalf
of an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible
official of the organization or other entity.

    Dated: December 3, 2014.
Shawn M. Garvin,
Regional Administrator, EPA, Region III.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2023-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2354]

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard
determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any
Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area
(SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the
supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities
listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek
general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and
where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and
FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the
community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in
effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before October 25, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report
for each community are available for inspection at both the online
location https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload and the
respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below.
Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each
community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at
https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.
    You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-2354, to
Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance
and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC
20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email) [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email)
[email protected]; or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance
eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA proposes to make flood hazard
determinations for each community listed below, in accordance with
section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C.
4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a).
    These proposed flood hazard determinations, together with the
floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum
that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the
community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent
in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any
time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies
established by other Federal, State, or regional entities. These flood
hazard determinations are used to meet the floodplain management
requirements of the NFIP.
    The communities affected by the flood hazard determinations are
provided in the tables below. Any request for reconsideration of the
revised flood hazard information shown on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS
report that satisfies the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b)
is considered an appeal. Comments unrelated to the flood hazard
determinations also will be considered before the FIRM and FIS report
become effective.
    Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is available to
communities in support of the appeal resolution process. SRPs are
independent panels of experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and other
pertinent sciences established to review conflicting scientific and
technical data and provide recommendations for resolution. Use of the
SRP only may be exercised after FEMA and local communities have been
engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days
without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Additional
information regarding the SRP process can be found online at https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.pdf.
    The watersheds and/or communities affected are listed in the tables
below. The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, FIS report for each
community are available for inspection at both the online location
https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload and the respective
Community Map Repository address listed in the tables. For communities
with multiple ongoing Preliminary studies, the studies can be
identified by the unique project number and Preliminary FIRM date
listed in the tables. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS
report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map
Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Nicholas A. Shufro,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

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               Community                             address
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            Lake County, South Dakota and Incorporated Areas
          Project: 20-08-0004S Preliminary Date: March 29, 2023
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City of Brant Lake.....................  Lake County Courthouse, 200
                                          East Center Street, Madison,
                                          SD 57042.
City of Madison........................  City Hall, 116 West Center
                                          Street, Madison, SD 57042.
Town of Nunda..........................  Lake County Courthouse, 200
                                          East Center Street, Madison,
                                          SD 57042.
Town of Ramona.........................  Lake County Courthouse, 200
                                          East Center Street, Madison,
                                          SD 57042.
Unincorporated Areas of Lake County....  Lake County Courthouse, 200
                                          East Center Street, Madison,
                                          SD 57042.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2010-0042]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request, OMB No. 1660-0089; FEMA Mitigation Best Practices
Portfolio

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; revision of a
currently approved information collection; OMB No. 1660-0089; FEMA Form
086-0-25, Mitigation Best Practice Submission Worksheet.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity
to comment on a revision of a currently approved information
collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
this Notice seeks comments concerning the documenting of the
experiences of those persons affected by mitigation efforts. The
information describes successful mitigation and flood insurance
practices occurring in communities nationwide and provides a method to
promote the Federal programs available that make available funding for
mitigation activities.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 27, 2010.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use
only one of the following means to submit comments:
    (1) Online. Submit comments at http://www.regulations.gov under
Docket ID FEMA-2010-0042. Follow the instructions for submitting
comments.
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Office of Chief Counsel,
Regulation and Policy Team, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street, SW., Room 835,
Washington, DC 20472-3100.
    (3) Facsimile. Submit comments to<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) E-mail. Submit comments to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Include Docket
ID FEMA-2010-0042 in the subject line.
    All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket
ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material,
all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov, and will include any
personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this
information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act
notice that is available via the link in the footer of http://
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Eugene Luke, Emergency
Management Specialist, FEMA Mitigation,<PHONE_NUMBER> for additional
information. You may contact the Office of Records Management for
copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number
(202) 646-3347 or e-mail address: FEMA-Information-Collections-
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Consistent with performance-based management
practices mandated by the Government Performance Results Act (GPRA)
(Pub. L. 103.62 Section 2) FEMA has established the FEMA Mitigation
Best Practices success story process to collect and disseminate
information describing successful mitigation and flood insurance
practices occurring in communities nationwide. Title 44 CFR part 2
institutes the process whereby FEMA will promote mitigation activities
through the availability of information regarding such. By making this
type of detail available, FEMA can translate hazard data into useable
information for community risk management. The stories incorporate
mitigation strategies that have been successfully implemented and
provide real-world evidence of the ability to protect against all
hazards.

Collection of Information

    Title: FEMA Mitigation Best Practices Portfolio (formerly known as
FEMA Mitigation Success Story Database).
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0089.

    Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 086-0-25, Mitigation Best
Practice Submission Worksheet.
    Abstract: FEMA uses the information provided through success
stories to document and disseminate first-hand experiences of
mitigation activities that result in benefits to individuals. By
sharing information, communities and individuals can learn about
available Federal programs to support the implementation of noteworthy
local activities that lead to less chance of a catastrophic event
causing damage or possibly loss of life.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; State, local or Tribal
Government.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 87.5 Hours.

                                                                           Estimated Annualized Burden Hours and Costs
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                                                                                Number of                      Avg. burden    Total annual                    Total annual
              Type of respondent                      Form name/form number          Number of     responses per   Total number    per response     burden (in      Avg. hourly     respondent
                                                                                respondents     respondent     of responses     (in hours)        hours)         wage rate         cost
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 Individual or households.....................  Informal Interviews/No Form.....               5               1               5               4              20          $28.45            $569
Individual or households......................   FEMA Mitigation Success Story                45               1              45             1.5            67.5           28.45           1,920
                                                 Database/086-0-25.
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    Total.....................................  ................................              50  ..............              50  ..............            87.5  ..............           2,489
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    Estimated Cost: There are no operation, maintenance, capital or
start-up costs associated with this collection.

Comments

    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption
above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b)
evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

    Dated: July 16, 2010.
Tammi Hines,
Acting Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support Bureau,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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