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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-1178; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00986-R]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited)
Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2020-20-06, which applies to certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
Limited (now Bell Textron Canada Limited) Model 429 helicopters. AD
2020-20-06 requires repetitive inspections of certain cyclic and
collective assembly bearings. Since the FAA issued AD 2020-20-06, the
collective and cyclic bellcrank assemblies have been upgraded with
corrosion resistant steel bearings. This proposed AD would retain some
of the requirements of AD 2020-20-06 and depending on the inspection
results, would require removing certain parts from service and
installing the upgraded cyclic and collective bellcrank assemblies.
This proposed AD would also require installing the upgraded collective
and cyclic bellcrank assemblies on certain helicopters if not already
installed, and would prohibit installing certain bellcrank assemblies.
The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by February
28, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Bell
Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J
1R4, Canada; telephone 1-450-437-2862 or 1-800-363-8023; fax 1-450-433-
0272; email [email protected]; or at https://www.bellflight.com/support/contact-support. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817)
222-5110.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-1178; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
Transport Canada AD, any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
COS Program Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-1178; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-00986-R'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner.

Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is
exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM
contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated
as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or
responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the
submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked
submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed
in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be
sent to Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, COS Program Management
Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]. Any commentary
that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will
be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    The FAA issued AD 2020-20-06, Amendment 39-21262 (85 FR 60356,
September 25, 2020) (AD 2020-20-06), for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
Limited Model 429 helicopters with a bellcrank assembly part number (P/
N) 429-001-523-101, 429-001-523-103, 429-001-532-101, or 429-001-532-
103 installed. AD 2020-20-06 requires within 12 months after the
helicopter was manufactured or 30 days after the effective date of AD
2020-20-06, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 6 months, disconnecting the forward ends of the collective
control tube, longitudinal stability and control augmentation system
(SCAS) actuator, and lateral SCAS actuator and stowing the collective
control tube and each SCAS actuator to prevent binding. AD 2020-20-06
requires slowly moving the cyclic fore/aft and laterally, and the
collective up/down from stop to stop to determine if there is any
roughness. If there is any roughness in the flight control system, AD
2020-20-06 requires, before further flight, replacing the six pivot
bearings in the collective lateral bellcrank assembly and the
longitudinal bellcrank assembly. Finally, AD 2020-20-06 requires
inspecting each arm end bearing at the end of the collective, lateral,
and longitudinal arm assemblies by rotating each bearing and ensuring
each bearing rotates freely. If there is any binding in any arm end
bearing or on the longitudinal bellcrank assembly, AD 2020-20-06
requires replacing each arm end bearing before further flight.
    AD 2020-20-06 was prompted by Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R2,
dated October 18, 2017 (Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R2), issued by
Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, to
correct an unsafe condition for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model
429 helicopters equipped with a bellcrank assembly P/N 429-001-523-101,
429-001-523-103, 429-001-532-101, or 429-001-532-103. Transport Canada
advised that in-service reports show that bearings in the roof-mounted
flight control bellcranks are adversely affected by precipitation.
Pooling can occur at the forward portion of the roof, providing a
source of contamination for bearings in the roof-mounted flight
controls. Precipitation may reduce the effectiveness of the grease in
the bearings, allowing corrosion to occur. This can result in
intermittent restrictions, such as binding and roughness in the flight
controls. Transport Canada also advised that an undetected corroded
bearing could lead to restrictions in the collective, directional, or
pitch control systems, resulting in difficulty controlling the
helicopter.
    Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R2 required within 12 months after
the helicopter was manufactured and thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 6 months, inspecting the flight controls and replacing any
discrepant bearings. If the helicopter's age exceeded 12 months,
Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R2 required the 12-month inspection
within 30 days. Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R2 also required, within
30 days, performing a functional check and replacement, if applicable,
of the bearings if the most recent functional check of the helicopter
was performed with the alternate procedure of using a hydraulic test
stand or if the inspection method was unknown.

Actions Since AD 2020-20-06 Was Issued

    Since the FAA issued AD 2020-20-06, Transport Canada issued AD CF-
2016-11R3, dated August 30, 2021 (Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R3),
which supersedes Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R2. Transport Canada
advises of new collective and cyclic bellcrank assemblies which have
been upgraded with corrosion resistant steel bearings.
    Accordingly, Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R3 requires, for certain
serial-numbered helicopters, within 12 months from the helicopter
manufacture date, or for helicopters that have exceeded the age
threshold of 12 months from the helicopter manufacturer date, within 30
days, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months, performing a
functional check of the flight controls to detect roughness in the
pivot bearings and binding of the collective, lateral, or longitudinal
arm end bearings of the bellcrank assemblies. If any roughness or
binding is detected, Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R3 requires
replacement of each affected bellcrank assembly before further flight.
Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R3 also requires, within 24 months,
installing the upgraded collective and cyclic bellcrank assemblies and
considers this action a terminating action to the recurring
inspections. Finally, Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R3 prohibits an
affected bellcrank assembly from being installed on any helicopter.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Canada and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with Canada, Transport Canada, its
technical representative, has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition
described in its AD. The FAA is proposing this AD after evaluating all
known relevant information and determining that the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters
of the same type design.

Related Service Information

    The FAA reviewed Bell Technical Bulletin 429-18-58, Revision B,
dated August 23, 2021 (TB 429-18-58 Rev B), which specifies procedures
to upgrade certain part-numbered bellcrank assemblies to the bellcrank
assemblies that utilize the corrosion resistant steel bearings.
    The FAA also reviewed Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429-
15-21, Revision C, dated August 23, 2021 (ASB 429-15-21 Rev C), which
specifies moving the cyclic stick fore, aft, and laterally, and the
collective stick up and down from stop to stop to detect deteriorated
pivot bearings. ASB 429-15-21 Rev C also specifies inspecting to
determine whether the bearings in the collective, lateral, and
longitudinal arm assemblies rotate freely. If discrepant arm bearings
are found, ASB 429-15-21 Rev C specifies contacting Bell Product
Support Engineering to report the findings and replacing the discrepant
parts with serviceable parts.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would retain some of the requirements of AD 2020-
20-06. This proposed AD would require, for certain serial-numbered
helicopters, within 12 months after the helicopter was manufactured or
30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months, disconnecting
certain parts, stowing certain parts to prevent binding, and moving the
cyclic stick and the collective stick to inspect for roughness in the
flight control system and binding in the collective, lateral, and
longitudinal arm assemblies. If any of these conditions exist, this
proposed AD would require, before further flight, removing certain
parts from service and installing upgraded bellcrank assemblies.
    This proposed AD would also require, for certain serial-numbered
helicopters that do not have the upgraded bellcrank assemblies
installed, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD,
installing the upgraded bellcrank assemblies, which would provide a
terminating action for the recurring inspections. Finally, this
proposed AD would prohibit installing any affected bellcrank assembly
on any helicopter.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and Transport Canada AD CF-2016-
11R3

    Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R3 provides requirements if the most
recent functional check was performed using a hydraulic test stand as
an alternate procedure. This proposed AD provides no such alternate
procedure. Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R3 provides requirements for
helicopters that have exceeded the age threshold of 12 months from the
helicopter manufacturer date to complete the initial functional check
within 30 days from the effective date of its AD. This proposed AD
would require the initial inspection within 12 months after the
helicopter was manufactured or 30 days after the effective date of this
proposed AD, whichever occurs later. Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R3
allows credit for the corrective actions of Part I if the initial
functional check was accomplished prior to the effective date of
Transport Canada AD CF-2016-11R3, whereas this proposed AD does not.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 64 helicopters of U.S. Registry. Labor rates are estimated at
$85 per work-hour. Based on these numbers, the FAA estimates the
following costs to comply with this proposed AD.
    Inspecting the cyclic and the collective bellcrank assemblies for
roughness in the pivot bearings and binding in the collective, lateral,
and longitudinal arm end bearings would take about 3 work-hours for an
estimated cost of $255 per inspection cycle.
    Installing the upgraded collective and cyclic bellcrank assemblies
would take about 18 work-hours and parts would cost about $1,750 for an
estimated cost of $3,280 per upgrade installation.
    The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some of the costs of this
proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected operators.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed, I certify this proposed regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-06, Amendment 39-21262 (85
FR 60356, September 25, 2020); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:

Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited): Docket No. FAA-2021-1178;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00986-R.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) action by February 28, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2020-20-06, Amendment 39-21262 (85 FR 60356,
September 25, 2020) (AD 2020-20-06).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bell Textron Canada Limited (type certificate
previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Model 429
helicopters, certificated in any category, with a bellcrank assembly
part number (P/N) 429-001-523-101, 429-001-523-103, 429-001-532-101,
or 429-001-532-103 installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2700, Flight
Control System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by new bellcrank assemblies, which have
been upgraded with corrosion resistant steel bearings. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent corrosion of the bearings due to pooling
at the bellcrank assembly from precipitation in the forward portion
of the roof structure. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in restrictions in the collective, directional, or pitch
control systems, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) For Model 429 helicopters serial number (S/N) 57001 through
57296 inclusive, within 12 months after the helicopter was
manufactured or 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6
months:
    (i) Disconnect the forward ends of the collective control tube,
longitudinal stability and control augmentation system (SCAS)
actuator, and lateral SCAS actuator. Stow the collective control
tube and each SCAS actuator to prevent binding.
    (ii) Move the cyclic stick fore, aft, and laterally, and the
collective stick up and down from stop to stop to determine if there
is any roughness. If there is any roughness in the flight control
system, before further flight, remove each pivot bearing P/N
MS27646-41, each arm assembly bearing P/N MS27643-4, and each sleeve
P/N 120-13-4A from service and install bellcrank assemblies P/N 429-
001-523-101FM and 429-001-532-101FM; or 429-001-523-107FM and 429-
001-532-107FM; or 429-001-523-107 and 429-001-532-107.
    (iii) Inspect the collective arm assembly P/N 429-001-525-101,
the lateral arm assembly P/N 429-001-527-101, and the longitudinal
arm assembly P/N 429-001-530-101, by rotating each bearing and
determining whether each bearing rotates freely. If there is any
binding in any arm end bearing or on the longitudinal bellcrank
assembly, before further flight, remove each pivot bearing P/N
MS27646-41, each arm assembly bearing P/N MS27643-4, and each sleeve
P/N 120-13-4A from service and install bellcrank assemblies P/N 429-
001-523-101FM and 429-001-532-101FM; or 429-001-523-107FM and 429-
001-532-107FM; or 429-001-523-107 and 429-001-532-107.
    (2) For Model 429 helicopters S/N 57001 through 57296 inclusive,
unless already accomplished by following paragraphs (g)(1)(ii) or
(iii) of this AD, within 24 months after the effective date of this
AD, install bellcrank assemblies P/N 429-001-523-101FM and 429-001-
532-101FM; or 429-001-523-107FM and 429-001-532-107FM; or 429-001-
523-107 and 429-001-532-107.
    (3) As of the effective date of this AD, installing bellcrank
assemblies P/N 429-001-523-101FM and 429-001-532-101FM; or 429-001-
523-107FM and 429-001-532-107FM; or 429-001-523-107 and 429-001-532-
107, constitutes a terminating action for the recurring inspections
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
    (4) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install any
bellcrank assembly P/N 429-001-523-101, 429-001-523-103, 429-001-
532-101 or 429-001-532-103 on any helicopter.

(h) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits are prohibited.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Andrea Jimenez,
Aerospace Engineer, COS Program Management Section, Operational
Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600
Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-
7330; email [email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bell
Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J
1R4, Canada; telephone 1-450-437-2862 or 1-800-363-8023; fax 1-450-
433-0272; email [email protected]; or at https://www.bellflight.com/support/contact-support. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort
Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada AD
CF-2016-11R3, dated August 30, 2021. You may view the Transport
Canada AD on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket
No. FAA-2021-1178.

    Issued on January 4, 2022.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-7529; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-207-AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-16-
02, for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes.
AD 2014-16-02 currently requires revising the airplane flight manual to
prohibit thrust reverser operation, doing repetitive detailed
inspections of both engine thrust reversers for cracks, and modifying
the thrust reversers if necessary. The modification of the thrust
reversers is also an optional terminating action for the repetitive
inspections. Since we issued AD 2014-16-02, we have determined that it
is necessary to add a requirement to repair or modify the thrust
reversers, which would terminate the requirements of AD 2014-16-02. We
are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracks of the translating
sleeve at the thrust reverser actuator attachment points, which could
result in deployment or dislodgement of an engine thrust reverser in
flight and subsequent reduced control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 8,
2016.

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
7529; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-7529;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-207-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each

substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On August 4, 2014, we issued AD 2014-16-02, Amendment 39-17926 (79
FR 46968, August 12, 2014). AD 2014-16-02 requires actions intended to
address an unsafe condition on certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-
1A11 (CL-600) airplanes. AD 2014-16-02 is parallel to Canadian AD CF-
2014-19, dated June 20, 2014, which additionally mandated repair or
modification of the thrust reversers. At that time, we had determined
that the compliance time for that action would allow enough time to
provide notice and opportunity for prior public comment on the merits
of the actions. The preamble to AD 2014-16-02 indicated we were
considering further rulemaking to require repair or modification of the
thrust reversers. We now have determined that further rulemaking is
necessary.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

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

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 18 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    The actions required by AD 2014-16-02, Amendment 39-17926 (79 FR
46968, August 12, 2014), and retained in this proposed AD, take about
29 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-
hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that
are required by AD 2014-16-02 is $2,465 per product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 100 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost
about $509 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $162,162, or $9,009 per
product.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2014-16-02, Amendment 39-17926 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014), and
adding the following new AD:

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2015-7529; Directorate Identifier
2014-NM-207-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by February 8, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-16-02, Amendment 39-17926 (79 FR 46968,
August 12, 2014).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600)
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 1004 through
1085.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 78, Engine
Exhaust.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of partial deployment of an
engine thrust reverser in flight caused by a failure of the
translating sleeve at the thrust reverser attachment points. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks of the translating
sleeve at the thrust reverser actuator attachment points, which
could result in deployment or dislodgement of an engine thrust
reverser in flight and subsequent reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2014-16-02, Amendment 39-17926 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014), with
no changes. Within 1 calendar day after August 12, 2014 (the
effective date of AD 2014-16-02): Revise the applicable sections of
the AFM to include the information specified in the temporary
revisions (TRs) identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and
(g)(4) of this AD, as applicable. These TRs introduce procedures to
prohibit thrust reverser operation. Operate the airplane according
to the limitations and procedures in the TRs identified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(4) of this AD, as
applicable. The revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be
done by inserting copies of the applicable TRs identified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3),

and (g)(4) of this AD into the AFM. When these TRs have been
included in general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may
be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant information in the
general revision is identical to that in the applicable TRs, and the
TRs may be removed.
    (1) Canadair TR 600/29, dated June 20, 2014, to the Canadair CL-
600-1A11 AFM.
    (2) Canadair TR 600/30, dated June 6, 2014, to the Canadair CL-
600-1A11 AFM.
    (3) Canadair TR 600-1/24, dated June 20, 2014, to the Canadair
CL-600-1A11 AFM (Winglets) including Erratum, Publication No. PSP
600-1AFM (US), TR No. 600-1/24, June 20, 2014.
    (4) Canadair TR 600-1/26, dated June 6, 2014, to the Canadair
CL-600-1A11 AFM (Winglets).

(h) Retained Repetitive Inspections With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2014-16-02, Amendment 39-17926 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014), with
no changes. Within 25 flight cycles or 90 days, whichever occurs
first, after August 12, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-16-02),
do detailed inspections (including a borescope inspection) of both
engine thrust reversers for cracks, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A600-0769, Revision 01, dated June 26, 2014.
    (1) If no cracking is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, repeat the inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100
flight cycles until the repair or modification specified in
paragraph (i) or (k) of this AD is done.
    (2) If any cracking is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, modify the thrust
reversers on both engines, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769,
Revision 01, dated June 26, 2014.

(i) Retained Optional Terminating Modification With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2014-16-02, Amendment 39-17926 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014), with
no changes. Modifying the thrust reversers on both engines, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert
Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 01, dated June 26, 2014,
terminates the inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD.

(j) Retained Credit for Previous Actions With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2014-16-02, Amendment 39-17926 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014), with
no changes. This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before August 12, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-16-02) using
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, dated June 19, 2014,
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(k) New Requirement of This AD: Repair/Modify

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, repair or
modify the thrust reversers on both engines, using a method approved
by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-
170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier,
Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). Accomplishment of
the repair or modification of all thrust reversers terminates the
requirements of paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD.

(l) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO, ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate.
If sending information directly to the New York ACO, send it to
ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York
ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:
516-228-7300; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district
office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or
Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2014-19, dated June 20, 2014, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2015-7529.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: 514-
855-7401; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 11, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service,
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2017-0034; OMB No. 1660-0015]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Revisions to National Flood Insurance Program Maps:
Application Forms and Instructions for (C)LOMAs and (C)LOMR-Fs

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 to take this opportunity

to comment on a reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved
information collection for which approval has expired. In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments
concerning information required by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to amend or revise National Flood Insurance Program maps to
remove certain property from the 1-percent annual chance floodplain.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 16, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use
only one of the following means to submit comments:
    (1) Online. Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID
FEMA-2017-0034. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of
Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street SW., 8NE, Washington, DC 20472-
3100.
    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
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Steiner, Program Analyst, FEMA,
Federal Insurance & Mitigation Administration, at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
[email protected]. You may contact the Records Management
Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at email
address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
is authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended,
42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
administers the NFIP and maintains the maps that depict flood hazard
information. The land area covered by the floodwaters of the base flood
is the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) on NFIP maps. The SFHA is the
area where the NFIP's floodplain management regulations must be
enforced and the area where the mandatory purchase of flood insurance
applies. If a SFHA has been determined to exist for property and the
owner or lessee of the property believes his/her property has been
incorrectly included in a SFHA, information can be provided to support
removal of the SFHA designation. NFIP regulations, at 44 CFR parts 65
and 70, outline the data that must be submitted by an owner or lessee
of property who believes his/her property has been incorrectly included
in a SFHA. In order to remove an area from a SFHA, the owner or lessee
of the property must submit scientific or technical data demonstrating
that the area is ``reasonably safe from flooding'' and not in the SFHA.
    This information collection expired on September 30, 2017. FEMA is
requesting a reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved
information collection for which approval has expired.

Collection of Information

    Title: Revisions to National Flood Insurance Program Maps:
Application Forms and Instructions for (C)LOMAs and (C)LOMR-Fs.
    Type of information collection: Reinstatement, without change, of a
previously approved information collection for which approval has
expired.
    OMB Number: 1660-0015.
    Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 086-0-26, Property Information;
FEMA Form 086-0-26A, Elevation Form; FEMA Form 086-0-26B, Community
Acknowledgement Form; FEMA Form 086-0-22 and FEMA Form 086-0-22A
(Spanish), Application Form for Single Residential Lot or Structure
Amendments to National Flood Insurance Program Maps.
    Abstract: FEMA collects scientific and technical data submissions
to determine whether a specific, single-lot property is located within
or outside of a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). If the property is
determined not to be within a SFHA, FEMA provides a written
determination and the appropriate map is modified by a Letter of Map
Amendment (LOMA) or a Letter of Map Revision-Based on Fill (LOMR-F).
The owner or lessee of a property uses a LOMA or LOMR-F to show that a
property is not located within the SFHA, making it possible for the
lending institution to waive the flood insurance requirement. If the
policyholder decides to maintain insurance on the property, the new
determination should result in lower rates.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households; and Business or Other
for-Profit Institutes.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 121,116.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 121,116.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 150,725 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $6,501,379.
    Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs:
$24,099,750.
    Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $268,401.

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.

Tammi Hines,
Acting Records Management Program Chief, Mission Support, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-75096; File No. SR-NYSEArca 2015-43]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing
of Proposed Rule Change Amending Rule 6.91(c), Electronic Complex Order
Auction Process Removing the Limitation on Who Can Respond to a COA and
Provide a Response Time Interval of at Least 500 Milliseconds; and Rule
6.47A, Order Exposure Requirements-OX To Add Use of the COA for a User
To Satisfy the Order Exposure Requirement in Rule 6.47A and Delete the
Reference in Rule 6.91(c) to the Order Exposure Requirements--OX Being
Separate From the Duration of the COA Response Time Interval

June 2, 2015.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that, on May 21, 2015, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or
``NYSE Arca'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. 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\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
    \3\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to: (1) Amend Rule 6.91(c) (Electronic
Complex Order Auction (``COA'') Process) to remove the limitation on
who can respond to a COA and to provide a Response Time Interval of at
least 500 milliseconds; and (2) amend Rule 6.47A (Order Exposure
Requirements-OX) to add use of the COA as a means for a User to satisfy
the Order Exposure Requirement in Rule 6.47A and delete the reference
in Rule 6.91(c) to the Order Exposure Requirements -OX being separate
from the duration of the COA Response Time Interval.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
Web site at www.nyse.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, and
at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such
statements.

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

1. Purpose
Participation in and Minimum Response Time Interval for the COA
    The Exchange operates COA, which allows an entering OTP Holder to
initiate an auction for eligible Electronic Complex Orders (``COA-
eligible orders'').\4\ Upon receiving a COA-eligible order, and the
direction from the entering OTP Holder that an auction be initiated,
the Exchange sends an automated request for response message (``RFR'')
to all OTP Holders who subscribe to RFR messages.\5\ OTP Holders that
are eligible to participate in a COA may respond to an RFR message
(``RFR Responses'') indicating the price and the number of contracts
they would be willing trade in the COA. RFR Responses must be submitted
during the Response Time Interval (``RTI''), the duration of which is
determined by the Exchange, but may not exceed one (1) second.\6\
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    \4\ The Exchange may determine, on a class by class basis, which
Electronic Complex Orders are eligible for a COA based on
marketability (defined as a number of ticks from the current
market), size, and Complex Order origin type. See Rule 6.91(c)(1).
    \5\ RFR messages identify the component series, size and side of
the market of the order and any contingencies. See Rule 6.91(c)(2).
    \6\ See Rule 6.91(c)(3) (stating, in part,``[t]he Exchange will
determine the length of the Response Time Interval; provided,
however, that the duration shall not exceed one (1) second.'').
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    Rule 6.91(c)(4) currently provides that each Market Maker with an
appointment in the relevant option class, and each OTP Holder acting as
agent for orders resting at the top of the Consolidated Book in the
relevant options series may submit RFR Responses during the RTI. The
Exchange proposes to amend Rule 6.91(c)(4) to provide that any OTP
Holder may submit RFR Responses during the RTI. The Exchange believes
that the proposed amendment may increase participation in COAs, which
would foster greater competition and provide additional price
improvement opportunities for COA-eligible orders exposed during the
COA. In addition, the Exchange believes the proposed amendment is fair
and reasonable and would benefit market participants because it would
enable the Exchange to better compete with option exchanges that permit
all members to participate in electronic auctions for crossing
transactions that are similar to the COA.\7\
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    \7\ See, e.g., ISE Rule 723(a) (Price Improvement Orders may be
entered by all Members for their own account or for the account of a
Public Customer in one-cent increments at the same price as the
Crossing Transaction or at an improved price for the Agency Order,
and for any size up to the size of the Agency Order); NYSE MKT Rule
971.1(c)(2)(C) (allowing any ATP Holder to respond to an RFR in a
Customer Best Execution (``CUBE'') Auction for single-legged
transactions on the Exchange) (NYSE Amex Options is the options
trading facility of NYSE MKT LLC). The Exchange believes that
although ISE Rule 723(a) and NYSE Amex Rule 971.1NY relate to
electronic crossing transactions and provide for a guaranteed
execution, these electronic auction mechanisms are analogous to the
COA as they are designed to attract liquidity to the exchange and
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    As noted above, the duration of a COA is determined by the
Exchange, but may not exceed one (1) second. Currently, the Exchange
has not established a minimum duration for the RTI. The Exchange
believes it is important to establish a minimum duration for the RTI to
ensure that orders entered into a COA are exposed for a sufficient time
period to allow the opportunity for participating OTP Holders to
provide RFR Responses. Accordingly, the Exchange is proposing to
establish a minimum of 500 milliseconds as the length of time the
Exchange may determine for the RTI, with the maximum length of time
continuing to be one (1) second.\8\
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    \8\ See proposed Rule 6.91(c)(3) (providing that ``the that the
duration [of the RTI] shall not be less than 500 milliseconds and
shall not exceed one (1) second.'').
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    The Exchange believes that a minimum of 500 milliseconds is a
sufficient time to submit RFR Responses and would encourage competition
among participants, thereby enhancing the potential for price
improvement for orders in the COA.\9\ The proposed 500 millisecond
minimum for the RTI is comparable to the response time interval in the
NYSE Amex Options CUBE Auction for single-leg orders, which
disseminates an RFR message for an auction lasting a random period of
time of between 500 and 750 milliseconds.\10\ In addition, BOX Options
Exchange LLC (``BOX'')'s Complex Order Price Improvement Period
(``COPIP''), like the Exchange's COA, is designed to offer price
improvement to complex orders, and is only 100 milliseconds in
length.\11\ Although both the CUBE and the COPIP relate to electronic
crossing transactions and provide for a guaranteed execution, the
Exchange believes the CUBE and COPIP are analogous to the COA as they
are designed to attract liquidity and provide opportunities for price
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    \9\ In May 2015, to determine whether the proposed RTI would
provide sufficient time to respond to a COA, the Exchange conducted
a survey of ATP Holders to determine whether their firms ``could
respond to an auction lasting 100 milliseconds.'' Of the ATP Holders
that have electronic access to the Exchange and are able to submit
responses to a COA (the ``Relevant ATP Holders''), thirteen (13)
responded the survey. Of the thirteen (13) Relevant ATP Holders, ten
(10)--or 77%--said that they could respond to an auction lasting 100
milliseconds. Thus, the Exchange believes that the proposed RTI
duration of at least 500 milliseconds would provide a meaningful
opportunity for participants on the Exchange to respond to a COA
while at the same time facilitating the prompt execution of orders.
    \10\ See NYSE MKT Rule 971.1NY(c)(2)(B).
    \11\ See Box Rule 7245(f)(1).
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Amendment to Order Exposure Requirements
    In addition, the Exchange proposes to amend Rule 6.47A by adding
that use of the COA is a means for a User to satisfy the Order Exposure
Requirement in Rule 6.47A. Exchange Rule 6.47A prohibits Users (i.e.,
OTP Holders) \12\ from trading as principal with orders they represent
as agent unless the order exposure requirements under the rule are met.
The order exposure requirements are designed to enhance opportunities
for competition among market participants.\13\ Specifically, a User may
only trade as principal with an order it represents as agent if:
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    \12\ A ``User'' is ``any OTP Holder, OTP Firm or Sponsored
Participant that is authorized to obtain access to OX pursuant to
Rule 6.2A.'' See Rule 6.1A(19). The term ``Sponsored Participant''
refers to a person that has entered into a sponsorship arrangement
with a Sponsoring OTP Firm pursuant to Rule 6.2A. See Rule 6.1A(16).
    \13\ See Rule 6.47A Commentary .01 (``Rule 6.47A prevents a User
from executing agency orders to increase its economic gain from
trading against the order without first giving other trading
interest on the Exchange an opportunity to either trade with the
agency order or to trade at the execution price when the User was
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     The agency order is first exposed on the Exchange for at
least one (1) second; or
     The User has been bidding or offering on the Exchange for
at least one (1) second prior to receiving an agency order that is
executable against such bid or offer.

    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 6.47A to also permit a User who
utilizes the COA pursuant to Rule 6.91(c) to submit a principal order
during the RTI to trade against an order it represents as agent.\14\ As
described above, the Exchange is proposing a minimum duration for the
RTI of 500 milliseconds. RTIs would thus last for at least 500
milliseconds and no more than one (1) second, as determined by the
Exchange.\15\
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    \14\ See proposed Rule 6.47A(iii). The Exchange also proposes to
add semi-colons to separate the subparts of Rule 6.47A, in lieu of
``or'', which the Exchange believes would simplify the rule.
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    As stated above, the Exchange believes that a COA with an RTI of at
least 500 milliseconds is a sufficient length of time to permit OTP
Holders to respond to a RFR and enhance opportunities for competition
among participants, increasing the likelihood for price improvement for
the COA-eligible order in the COA. Accordingly, the Exchange proposes
to amend Rule 6.47A to state that a User may execute as principal an
order that the User represents as agent if the User avails itself of
COA pursuant to Rule 6.91(c). Thus, an Electronic Complex Order subject
to a COA would not be subject to the one-second order exposure
requirement of Rule 6.47A. This exclusion from the one-second order
exposure requirement is consistent with the treatment of orders in the
NYSE Amex Options CUBE Auction, which has a minimum duration of 500
milliseconds, as is proposed for COA.\16\ This proposed exception is
also consistent with the treatment of similar orders entered in the BOX
Complex Order Price Improvement Period.\17\ Consistent with Rule 6.47A
Commentary .01, OTP Holders shall only use COA where there is a genuine
intention to execute bona fide transactions.
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    The Exchange also proposes to delete rule text from Rule
6.91(c)(3), which provides that ``[t]he obligations of Rule 6.47A,
Order Exposure Requirements -OX, are separate from the duration of the
Response Time Interval.'' The Exchange is proposing to delete this text
because it would no longer be accurate with the proposed changes to
Rule 6.47A described above.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b)(5) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\18\ which
requires the rules of an exchange to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism
of a free and open market and a national market system and, in general,
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    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change to amend Rule
6.91(c)(4) to provide that any OTP Holder may submit an RFR Response
during an RTI would remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of
a free and open market and a national market system because it could
result in increased participation in the COA process, which should
increase competition within a COA, potentially offering greater price
improvement opportunities to the COA-eligible order. The Exchange notes
that at least two other options exchanges allow all members to
participate in electronic auctions similar to the COA.\19\
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    The Exchange believes the proposed minimum of 500 milliseconds for
a RTI within a COA promotes just and equitable principles of trade and
removes impediments to a free and open market because it allow [sic]
sufficient time for OTP Holders participating in a COA to submit RFR
Responses and would encourage competition among participants, thereby
enhancing the potential for price improvement for orders in the COA to
the benefit of investors and public interest. The Exchange believes the
proposed rule change is not unfairly discriminatory because it
establishes a minimum exposure period applicable to COA-eligible
orders, which would be the same for all OTP Holders participating in a
COA. In addition, the proposed minimum of 500 millisecond [sic] is
consistent with the NYSE Amex Options CUBE Auction and is comparable to
BOX's Complex Order Price Improvement Period, which similar to the
Exchange's COA, is designed to offer price improvement to complex
orders, and is only 100 milliseconds in length.\20\
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    The Exchange believes the proposal to allow Users who utilize the
COA to enter an order as principal to potentially execute against an
order it represents as agent promotes just and equitable principles of
trade because the proposed minimum of 500 milliseconds for the RTI
would provide ample time for participants in the COA to respond and
would encourage competition and opportunities for price improvement, to
the benefit of investors and the public interest. In addition,
exempting Electronic Complex Orders subject to a COA from the one-
second order exposure requirement of Rule 6.47A is consistent with the
treatment of orders in the NYSE Amex Options CUBE Auction as well as
the treatment of similar orders entered in the BOX Complex Order Price
Improvement Period.\21\ Additionally, the Exchange believes the
proposed exemption from Rule 6.47A would reduce market risk for OTP
Holders responding to COA-eligible orders by providing timely
executions of these orders.
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    Accordingly, for foregoing reasons, the Exchange believes the
proposed change is consistent with the Act.

(B) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange believes the
proposal to allow all OTP Holders to participate in the COA process
should increase the level of competition within COAs, which will
increase opportunities to trade for all participants on the Exchange
and may increase opportunities for COA-eligible orders to receive price
improvement. The Exchange also believes that this proposed expansion
would enable the Exchange to better compete with other options
exchanges that already offer all participants the ability to
participate in electronic auctions.\22\ The Exchange believes the
proposed 500 millisecond minimum for a RTI is pro-competitive as it
would afford OTP Holders sufficient time to respond to a COA and
enhance opportunities for price improvement while encouraging timely
executions. The Exchange believes that the proposed limited exception
to Rule 6.47A would enable the Exchange to better compete with other
options exchanges that already exempt market participants from the one-
second order exposure requirements when utilizing certain price
improvement and auction mechanisms.\23\ Accordingly, the proposed rule
change would also serve to promote regulatory clarity and consistency,
thereby reducing burdens on the marketplace and facilitating investor
protection.
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(C) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the
Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others

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

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

    Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or up to 90 days (i) as the Commission may designate
if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its
reasons for so finding or (ii) as to which the self-regulatory
organization consents, the Commission will:
    (A) By order approve or disapprove the proposed rule change, or
    (B) institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NYSEArca-2015-43 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEArca-2015-43. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing will also be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEArca-2015-43 and should
be submitted on or before June 29, 2015.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\24\
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Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Notices]
[Page 72744]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER24-97-000]

Kaiser Aluminum Washington, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial
Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Kaiser Aluminum Washington, LLC's application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such
application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is November 6, 2023.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://www.ferc.gov) using
the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at [email protected] or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners,
environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For
public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at<PHONE_NUMBER> or [email protected].

    Dated: October 16, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 148 (Monday, August 3, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46026-46027]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18919]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2012-N-0967]

Patient-Focused Drug Development for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial
Lung Infections; Public Meeting

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing
a public meeting and an opportunity for public comment on Patient-
Focused Drug Development for nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung
infections. Patient-Focused Drug Development is part of FDA's
performance commitments made as part of the fifth authorization of the
Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA V). The public meeting is
intended to allow FDA to obtain patient perspectives on the impact of
NTM lung infections on daily life and patient views on treatment
approaches. FDA is also interested in discussing issues related to
scientific challenges in developing drugs to treat NTM lung infections.
In the afternoon, FDA will hold a workshop and provide information for
and gain perspective from patients and patient advocacy organizations,
health care providers, academic experts, and industry on various
aspects of clinical development of drug products intended to treat NTM
lung infections. The input from this public meeting will help in
developing topics for further discussion.

DATES: The public meeting will be held on October 15, 2015, from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Please register for the meeting by October 7, 2015.
Registration from those individuals interested in presenting comments
as part of the panel discussions should be received by September 28,
2015. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for instructions on how
to register for the meeting. Submit electronic or written comments to
the public docket by December 15, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The meeting and workshop will be held at the FDA White Oak
Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 31 Conference Center, the Great
Room (Rm. 1503), Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002. Participants must enter
through Building 1 and undergo security screening. For more information
on parking and security procedures, please refer to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/BuildingsandFacilities/WhiteOakCampusInformation/ucm241740.htm.
    Submit electronic comments to www.regulations.gov. Submit written
comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All
comments should be identified with the docket number found in brackets
in the heading of this document.
    FDA will post the agenda approximately 5 days before the meeting at
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/NewsEvents/ucm453877.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Graham Thompson, Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 1146, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-
5003, FAX:<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background on Patient-Focused Drug Development

    FDA has selected NTM lung infections as the focus of a public
meeting under Patient-Focused Drug Development, an initiative that
involves obtaining a better understanding of patient perspectives on
the severity of a disease and the available therapies for these
conditions. Patient-Focused Drug Development is being conducted to
fulfill FDA performance commitments that are part of the
reauthorization of PDUFA under Title I of the Food and Drug
Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (Pub. L. 112-144).
The full set of performance commitments is available at http://www.fda.gov/downloads/forindustry/userfees/prescriptiondruguserfee/ucm270412.pdf.
    FDA committed to obtain the patient perspective on 20 disease areas
during the course of PDUFA V. For each disease area, the Agency will
conduct a public meeting to discuss the disease and its impact on
patients' daily lives, the types of treatment benefit that matter most
to patients, and patients' perspectives on the adequacy of the
available therapies. These meetings will include participation of FDA
review divisions, the relevant patient communities, and other
interested stakeholders.
    On July 2, 2015, FDA published a notice (80 FR 38216) in the
Federal Register announcing the disease areas for meetings in fiscal
years 2016-2017, the final 2 years of the PDUFA V time frame. The
Agency used several criteria outlined in that notice to develop the
list of disease areas. FDA obtained public comment on the Agency's
proposed criteria and potential disease areas through a public docket.
In selecting the set of disease areas, FDA carefully considered the
public comments received and the perspectives of review divisions at
FDA. More information, including the list of disease areas and a
general schedule of meetings, is posted at http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/UserFees/PrescriptionDrugUserFee/ucm326192.htm.

II. Purpose and Scope of the Meeting

    The purpose of this Patient-Focused Drug Development meeting is to
obtain input on the symptoms and other impacts of NTM lung infections
that matter most to patients, as well as perspectives on current
approaches to treating this condition. NTM infections can affect all
organs in the body; however, NTM infections primarily affect the lungs,
especially in patients with underlying lung disease. Common causes of
NTM lung infections include Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare and
Mycobacterium abscessus. Symptoms of NTM lung infections include
chronic cough, shortness of breath, blood in sputum, fever, fatigue,
loss of appetite, night sweats, and weight loss. There are no FDA-
approved therapies for NTM lung infections. Treatment requires a
combination of drugs given for prolonged duration. The antibacterial
drugs used can cause severe side effects that make treatment of this
condition difficult. FDA is committed to working with all stakeholders
to develop safe and effective therapies for affected individuals.
    The questions that will be asked of patients and patient
stakeholders at the meeting are listed in this section, organized by
topic. For each topic, a brief initial patient panel discussion will
begin the dialogue. This will be followed by a facilitated discussion
inviting comments from other patient and patient stakeholder
participants. In addition to input generated through this public
meeting, FDA is interested in receiving patient input addressing these
questions through written comments, which can be submitted to the
public docket (see ADDRESSES). When submitting comments, if you are
commenting on behalf of a child please indicate that you are doing so
and answer the following questions as much as possible from the
patient's perspective.

Topic 1: Disease Symptoms and Daily Impacts That Matter Most to
Patients

    1. Of all the symptoms that you experience because of your
condition, which 1-3 symptoms have the most significant impact on your
life? (Examples may include cough, increased sputum production,
shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest pain)
    2. Are there specific activities that are important to you but that
you cannot do at all or as fully as you would like because of your
condition? (Examples of activities may include sleeping through the
night, daily hygiene, driving, walking/running, exercising, etc.)
     How do your symptoms and their negative impacts affect
your daily life on the best days? On the worst days? (Examples may
include limitations on the ability to undertake physically strenuous
activities, restrictions on the ability to travel, inability to sleep,
lack of appetite, fatigue, etc.)
    3. How has your condition and its symptoms changed over time?
     Do your symptoms come and go? If so, do you know of
anything that makes your symptoms better? Worse?
    4. What worries you most about your condition?

Topic 2: Patients' Perspectives on Current Approaches To Treating NTM
Lung Infections

    1. What are you currently doing to help treat your condition or its
symptoms? (Examples may include prescription medicines, over-the-
counter products, nebulizers, and other therapies including non-drug
therapies)
     What specific symptoms do your treatments address?
     How has your treatment regimen changed over time, and why?
    2. How well does your current treatment regimen treat the most
significant symptoms of your disease?
     How well do these treatments stop or slow the progression
of your disease?
     How well do these therapies improve your ability to do
specific activities that are important to you in your daily life?
     How well have these treatments worked for you as your
condition has changed over time?
    3. What are the most significant downsides to your current
treatments, and how do they affect your daily life? (Examples of
downsides may include bothersome side effects, need for multiple
medications, need for injections, going to the hospital for treatment,
etc.)
    4. Assuming there is no complete cure for your condition, what
specific things would you look for in an ideal treatment for your
condition?
    In the afternoon, discussion will be related to scientific topics,
with the goal of understanding issues that may affect the development
of drugs for the treatment of NTM lung infections and identifying
topics for future discussion. Discussion topics for the afternoon will
include the following: Epidemiology and natural history of NTM lung
infections, current treatment considerations, clinical trial designs,
and clinical trial endpoints.

III. Attendance and Registration

    If you wish to attend this meeting, visit http://ntmpfdd.eventbrite.com. Please register by October 7, 2015. If you are
unable to attend the meeting in person, you can register to view a live
Webcast of the meeting. You will be asked to indicate in your
registration if you plan to attend in person or via the Webcast.
Seating will be limited, so early registration is recommended.
Registration is free and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
However, FDA may limit the number of participants from each
organization based on space limitations. Registrants will receive
confirmation once they have been accepted. Onsite registration on the
day of the meeting will be based on space availability.
    If you need special accommodations because of a disability, please
contact Graham Thompson at least 7 days before the meeting.

IV. Comments

    Patients who are interested in presenting comments as part of the
initial panel discussions will be asked to indicate in their
registration which topic(s) they wish to address. These patients also
must send to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>a brief summary of responses to
the topic questions by September 28, 2015. Panelists will be notified
of their selection approximately 7 days before the public meeting. We
will try to accommodate all patients and patient stakeholders who wish
to speak, either through the panel discussion or audience
participation; however, the duration of comments may be limited by time
constraints.
    FDA will hold an open public comment period to give the public an
opportunity to comment. Registration for open public comment will occur
at the registration desk on the day of the meeting and workshop on a
first-come, first-served basis.
    Regardless of attendance at the public meeting, you can submit
electronic or written responses to the questions pertaining to topics 1
and 2 to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) by December
15, 2015. It is only necessary to send one set of comments. Identify
comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of
this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets
Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will
be posted to the docket at http://www.regulations.gov.

V. Transcripts

    As soon as a transcript is available, FDA will post it at http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/NewsEvents/ucm453877.htm.

    Dated: July 28, 2015.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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List of external phone calls Katherine Hoag participated on during the AZ RH comment period

To: Tom Moore of WRAP
Date: January 29, 2013
Subject: IMPROVE Data
Katherine Hoag and Tom Moore had a phone conversation about work WRAP has done in investigating the causes of coarse mass and fine soil emissions. Tom sent additional information in a subsequent email on 1/29/13.

To: Tom Moore of WRAP
Date: February 11, 2013
Subject: IMPROVE Data
Katherine Hoag and Tom Moore had a phone conversation covering the following topics:
   * Differences between IMPROVE data from different websites
   * Tools to extract monitoring data on the WRAP TSS website
   * Differences in datasets on the WRAP TSS website
   * Other WRAP documents on the causes of haze

To: Ryan Templeton (ADEQ)
Date: February 2013
Subject: Trend analysis method
Katherine Hoag returned call to discuss ADEQ's questions about alternate trend analysis methods to show sensitivity of RHR methods to interannual events. No specific advice of what method to use or not use was given. Katherine did suggest that whatever method is chosen, the agency should be clear about the assumptions inherent in the statistical methods and any strengths or weaknesses it has given a certain type of dataset, and that the method should be well cited in their submittal.