[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 93 (Friday, May 13, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29830-29831]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

49 CFR Parts 191 and 192

[Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0023]
RIN 2137-AE72

Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering
Pipelines

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

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On April 8, 2016, (81 FR 20722) PHMSA published in the Federal
Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled: ``Pipeline
Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines'' seeking
comments on changes to the pipeline safety regulations for gas
transmission and gathering pipelines. PHMSA has received several
requests to extend the comment period. PHMSA is granting these requests
and extending the comment period from June 7, 2016, to July 7, 2016.

DATES: The closing date for filing comments is extended from June 7,
2016, to July 7, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0023 and may
be submitted in the following ways:
     E-Gov Web site: http://www.Regulations.gov. This site
allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice
issued by any agency.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: DOT Docket Management System: U.S. DOT, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. DOT Docket Management System; West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Instructions: You should identify the Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0023 at
the beginning of your comments. If you submit your comments by mail,
please submit two copies. To receive confirmation that PHMSA received
your comments, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Internet
users may submit comments to the Docket at http://www.regulations.gov.

    Note: Comments are posted without changes or edits to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
There is a privacy statement published on http://
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information contact Mike
Israni at<PHONE_NUMBER> or by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On April 8, 2016, PHMSA issued a NPRM that would make amendments to
the pipeline safety regulations for gas transmission and gathering
pipelines. Since the issuance of the NPRM, PHMSA has received comment
extension requests from the following entities:

 American Gas Association
 American Petroleum Institute
 American Public Gas Association
 California Public Utilities Commission
 Consol Energy Inc.
 Gas Processors Association
 Independent Petroleum Association of American
 Interstate Natural Gas Association of America
 Marcellus Shale Coalition
 National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives
 National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
 New York State Public Service Commission
 Texas Pipeline Association

    PHMSA believes that extension of the comment period is warranted
based on the information provided in these requests. Therefore, PHMSA
has extended the comment period from June 7, 2016, to July 7, 2016.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 9, 2016, under authority
delegated in 49 CFR 1.97.
Alan K. Mayberry,
Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 2016-11240 Filed 5-12-16; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 191 (Friday, October 2, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59760-59761]
[FR Doc No: 2015-25123]

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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: EC15-214-000.
    Applicants: Upstate New York Power Producers, Inc., Cayuga
Operating Company, LLC, Somerset Operating Company, LLC.
    Description: Application of Upstate New York Power Producers, Inc.,
et al. for Approval Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act.
    Filed Date: 9/25/15.
    Accession Number: 20150925-5262.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/15.

    Docket Numbers: EC15-216-000.
    Applicants: Buckeye Wind Energy LLC.
    Description: Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the
Federal Power Act and Request for Waivers and Expedited Action of
Buckeye Wind Energy LLC.
    Filed Date: 9/28/15.
    Accession Number: 20150928-5244.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/19/15.

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

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2881-022; ER10-2882-022; ER10-2883-022; ER10-
2884-022; ER10-2885-022; ER10-2641-022; ER10-2663-022; ER10-2886-022;
ER13-1101-017; ER13-1541-016; ER14-787-010; ER14-661-008; ER15-54-002;
ER15-55-002; ER15-1475-003; ER15-2593-002.
    Applicants: Alabama Power Company, Southern Power Company,
Mississippi Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company,
Oleander Power Project, Limited Partnership, Southern Company--Florida
LLC, Southern Turner Cimarron I, LLC, Spectrum Nevada Solar, LLC, Campo
Verde Solar, LLC, Macho Springs Solar, LLC, SG2 Imperial Valley LLC,
Lost Hills Solar, LLC, Blackwell Solar, LLC, North Star Solar, LLC,
Desert Stateline LLC.
    Description: Notification of Non-Material Change in Status of
Alabama Power Company, et al.
    Filed Date: 9/28/15.
    Accession Number: 20150928-5109.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/19/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-162-013; ER11-3876-016; ER11-2044-016; ER15-
2211-002; ER10-2611-014.
    Applicants: Bishop Hill Energy II LLC, Cordova Energy Company LLC,
MidAmerican Energy Company, MidAmerican Energy Services, LLC, Saranac
Power Partners, L.P.
    Description: Notification of Change in Status of the BHE MBR
Sellers.
    Filed Date: 9/28/15.
    Accession Number: 20150928-5255.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/19/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2245-001.
    Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Compliance filing: COPT CIRS Compliance Filing for the
Migration to Tariff ID 3100 to be effective 7/23/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/28/15.
    Accession Number: 20150928-5001.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/19/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2485-001.
    Applicants: Florida Power & Light Company.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: FPL on Behalf of Cedar Bay
Generating Company, Limited Partnership PPA (Tolling) to be effective
9/24/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/25/15.
    Accession Number: 20150925-5221.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/5/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2721-000.
    Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.
    Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: Rate Schedule No. 217
Exhibit B.TTT Revision No. 2 to be effective 11/25/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/25/15.
    Accession Number: 20150925-5220.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2722-000.
    Applicants: Wheelabrator Saugus Inc.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: MBR Application to be
effective 11/25/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/25/15.
    Accession Number: 20150925-5222.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2723-000.
    Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
    Description: Compliance filing: Cert of Concurrence LGIA Mesquite
Solar 2, SDGE, and CAISO to be effective 10/21/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/25/15.
    Accession Number: 20150925-5223.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2724-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: 2015-09-25_MMU ROE Adder--
Protocol Filing to be effective 1/1/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/25/15.
    Accession Number: 20150925-5224.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2725-000.
    Applicants: J.P. Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation.
    Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: Revision to market-based
rate tariff to be effective 11/24/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/25/15.
    Accession Number: 20150925-5226.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2726-000.
    Applicants: Utility Contract Funding, L.L.C.
    Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: Revisions to market-based
rate tariff to be effective 11/24/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/25/15.
    Accession Number: 20150925-5228.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2727-000.
    Applicants: Phillips 66 Company.
    Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: Amendments to Market-Based
Rate Schedule to be effective 9/26/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/25/15.
    Accession Number: 20150925-5242.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2728-000.
    Applicants: Maricopa West Solar PV, LLC.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Baseline--Market-Based Rate
Tariff to be effective 11/1/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/25/15.
    Accession Number: 20150925-5247.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2729-000.
    Applicants: Southern California Edison Company.
    Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: GIA and Distrib Serv Agmt
SunEdison Mission Blv Pomona CA Mission I & II Project to be effective
9/29/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/28/15.
    Accession Number: 20150928-5129.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/19/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2730-000.
    Applicants: Southern California Edison Company.
    Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: Revised Amended & Restated
LGIA wtih Silver State Solar Power South, LLC to be effective 9/29/
2015.
    Filed Date: 9/28/15.
    Accession Number: 20150928-5136.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/19/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2731-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: 2015-09-28_SA 2840 Entergy
Arkansas-Stuttgart Solar LLC GIA (J348) to be effective 9/29/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/28/15.
    Accession Number: 20150928-5169.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/19/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2732-000.
    Applicants: Alabama Power Company.
    Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: AMEA NITSA Amendment

Filing (Add Eastern Shore Centre Bank B Delivery Point) to be effective
8/28/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/28/15.
    Accession Number: 20150928-5193.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/19/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2733-000.
    Applicants: NorthWestern Corporation.
    Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: SA 243 8th Revised--NITSA
with CHS Inc. to be effective 9/29/2015.
    Filed Date: 9/28/15.
    Accession Number: 20150928-5239.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/19/15.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following land
acquisition reports:

    Docket Numbers: LA15-2-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Public Service Company.
    Description: Quarterly Land Acquisition Report and Request for
Waiver of Southwestern Public Service Company.
    Filed Date: 9/25/15.
    Accession Number: 20150925-5296.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/15.

    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: September 28, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 349-350]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL23-17-000]

AEP Generating Company; Notice of Institution of Section 206
Proceeding and Refund Effective Date

    On December 27, 2022, the Commission issued an order in Docket No.
EL23-17-000, pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16
U.S.C. 824e, instituting an investigation into whether the existing
inputs in AEP Generating Company's unit power service agreement with
its affiliate, Indiana Michigan Power Company, as carried over into the
revised service agreement are unjust, unreasonable, unduly
discriminatory or preferential, or otherwise unlawful and to establish
a refund effective date. AEP Generating Company, 181 FERC ] 61,259
(2022).
    The refund effective date in Docket No. EL23-17-000, established
pursuant to section 206(b) of the FPA, will be the date of publication
of this notice in the Federal Register.
    Any interested person desiring to be heard in Docket No. EL23-17-
000 must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as
appropriate, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in
accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure, 18 CFR 385.214 (2021), within 21 days of the date of
issuance of the order.
    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 FERC at
[email protected] or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,
(202) 502-8659.

    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFile'' link at
http://www.ferc.gov. In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a
paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be
addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426.
Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly
D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins
Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.

    Dated: December 28, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-94583; File No. SR-OCC-2022-005]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation;
Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Concerning Revisions to OCC's
Partial Tear-Up Rules

April 1, 2022.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Exchange Act'' or ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice
is hereby given that on March 22, 2022, The Options Clearing
Corporation (``OCC'') 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 primarily by
OCC. 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).
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I. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the
Proposed Rule Change

    The proposed rule change would: (i) Amend OCC Rule 1111(e) to
clarify the nature of the claim issued to Clearing Members that receive
a pro rata payment as a result of a Partial Tear-Up; and (ii) amend OCC
Rule 1111(g) to impose a limit on the amount of the special charge that
can be levied on Clearing Members to re-allocate losses, costs and fees
among resulting from a Partial Tear-Up among all non-defaulting
Clearing Members. The proposed changes to OCC Rules are included in
Exhibit 5 of File No. SR-OCC-2022-005. Material proposed to be added to
OCC's Rules as currently in effect is underlined and material proposed
to be deleted is marked in strikethrough text. All capitalized terms
not defined herein have the same meaning as set forth in the OCC By-
Laws and Rules.\3\
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    \3\ OCC's By-Laws and Rules can be found on OCC's public
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II. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, OCC 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. OCC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections (A),
(B), and (C) below, of the most significant aspects of these
statements.

(A) Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change

(1) Purpose
    In 2018, OCC adopted enhanced and new tools for recovery scenarios,
including a Partial Tear-Up process designed to return OCC to a matched
book by extinguishing positions that remain open after OCC has
attempted one or more auctions.\4\ The process for determining and
terminating Partial Tear-Up Positions is set forth in OCC Rule 1111(e).
In adopting Rule 1111(e), OCC noted that its Partial Tear-Up process
would be initiated if OCC determined that potential losses from
remaining positions of the defaulting member would exceed OCC's
financial resources and that the process was designed to be initiated
in advance of the exhaustion of OCC's financial resources in order to
maintain its ability to meet obligations to non-defaulting members.\5\
OCC also acknowledged that the process may be used to allocate losses
in the event OCC's resources are insufficient to pay the Partial Tear-
Up Price.\6\ When the Partial Tear-Up process is used to allocate
losses, Rule 1111(e)(iii) currently provides that each Clearing Member
will receive a pro rata payment based on OCC's remaining resources and
an unsecured claim against OCC for the difference between the pro rata
amount received and the Partial Tear-Up Price.
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    \4\ See Exchange Act Release No. 34-83916 (August 23, 2018); 83
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    \5\ 83 FR at 44078.
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    An unsecured claim issued pursuant to Rule 1111(e) provides a
mechanism for OCC to compensate Clearing Members that receive a pro
rata payment when warranted by particular circumstances (e.g., when
funds are subsequently recovered from a defaulted Clearing Member or
the estate of the defaulted Clearing Member). However, OCC Rules do not
specify a specific payment obligation for these claims. The purpose of
the proposed amendment to Rule 1111(e) is to provide clarity regarding
the nature of the claim issued following a Partial Tear-Up. More
specifically, the revisions to Rule 1111(e) would clarify that: (i) A
Clearing Member receiving a pro rata payment following a partial tear-
up will have a claim for the value of the difference between the pro
rata amount received and the Partial Tear-Up Price; and (ii) such a
claim shall be an unsecured claim on any recovery from a suspended or
defaulted Clearing Member (or from the estate of a suspended or
defaulted Clearing Member). Clarification of the nature of the claim
arising out of Rule 1111(e) would, in turn, clarify that such claims
would not provide a basis for triggering close-out netting under
Article VI, Section 27 of OCC's By-Laws.\7\
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    \7\ OCC By-Laws Art. VI, Section 27(a)(i), regarding default or
insolvency of OCC, requires OCC to notify various stakeholders if
OCC fails to comply with an undisputed obligation to pay money or
deliver property to a Clearing Member under the By-Laws or Rules for
a period of thirty days from the date that OCC receives notice from
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    As part of its Partial Tear-Up process, OCC also adopted Rule
1111(g), which provides the Board with discretionary authority to levy
a special charge against remaining non-defaulting Clearing Members for
the purpose of re-allocating the losses, costs and fees imposed on
holders of torn-up positions. Following the adoption of OCC Rule 1111,
OCC received a letter from the Futures Industry Association (``FIA'')
requesting that OCC limit the amount of the special charge that could
be levied by the Board pursuant to Rule 1111(g) to the amount of a
Clearing Member's required contribution to the Clearing Fund.\8\ OCC
has considered this request and proposes to amend Rule 1111(g) to cap
the amount of the special charge levied under the rule to the amount of
the Clearing Members required contribution to the Clearing Fund at the
time of the special charge. The purpose of this change is to improve
Clearing Members' ability to measure, monitor and manage their
potential exposure to OCC.
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    \8\ The letter OCC received from the FIA has been provided as
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(2) Statutory Basis
    Section 17A(b)(3)(F) \9\ of the Exchange Act requires, among other
things, that the rules of a clearing agency be designed, in general, to
protect investors and the public interest. OCC believes that the
proposed rule change is consistent with Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the
Act.\10\ As noted above, the proposed revisions to OCC Rule 1111(e)
protect investors and the public interest by more clearly describing
the nature of the claim issued to Clearing Members that receive a pro
rata payment following a Partial Tear-Up. The clarity provided by these
amendments would protect investors and the public interest by
eliminating the potential for ambiguity or uncertainty regarding the
nature of a claim issued under Rule 1111(e), which could undermine
OCC's resiliency. The proposal to limit the amount of the special
charge levied under Rule 1111(g) would also improve Clearing Members'
ability to measure and monitor their potential exposure to OCC allowing
Clearing Members to more effectively manage their risk. Accordingly,
OCC believes the proposed revisions to Rule 1111(g) would protect
investors and the public interest by enhancing Clearing Members'
ability to measure, monitor and manage their risk. The proposed rule
change is not inconsistent with the existing rules of OCC, including
any other rules proposed to be amended.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
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    In addition, SEC Rule 17Ad-22(e)(23)(ii) \11\ provides that a
clearing agency must establish, implement, maintain and enforce written
policies and procedures reasonably designed to provide sufficient
information to enable participants to identify and evaluate the risks,
fees, and other material costs they incur by participating in the
covered clearing agency. The proposed revisions to both Rule 1111(e)
and Rule 1111(g) would provide additional clarity that would help
Clearing Members identify and evaluate the risks, fees and other costs
that they may incur as a result of the participation in OCC's services.
The proposed revisions to Rule 1111(e) clarify the nature of the claim
that would be issued to Clearing Members if a Partial Tear-Up was used
to allocate losses, and the change to Rule 1111(g) would implement a
cap on the charge that could be levied under this provision. Both of
these changes should improve Clearing Members' ability to assess the
potential risks, fees and costs that they may incur by participating in
OCC. Accordingly, OCC believes that the proposed rule change is
reasonably designed to provide participants sufficient information to
identify and evaluate the risks, fees, and other material costs of
participating in OCC's services, in accordance with SEC Rule 17Ad-
22(e)(23)(ii).\12\
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    \11\ 17 CFR. 240.17AD-22(e)(23)(ii).
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(B) Clearing Agency's Statement on Burden of Competition

    Section 17A(b)(3)(I) of the Act \13\ requires that the rules of a
clearing agency not impose any burden on competition not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. OCC does not
believe that the proposal to clarify the nature of the claim issued to
a Clearing Member that received a pro rata payment following a Partial
Tear-Up would impose any burden on competition because it would merely
confirm the current meaning of OCC's rules as opposed to changing it.
The proposed clarification would not inhibit access to OCC's services
in any way, applies to all Clearing Members and does not disadvantage
or favor any particular user in relationship to another user. OCC does
not believe that the proposed limit to the amount of the special charge
that can be levied under Rule 1111(g) would impose any burden on
competition. All Clearing Members would benefit from the improved
clarity provided by the proposed limit, which would in no way inhibit
access to OCC's services and does not disadvantage or favor any
particular user in relationship to another user. Accordingly, OCC does
not believe that the proposed rule change would have any impact or
impose a burden on competition.
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(C) Clearing Agency's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change
Received From Members, Participants or Others

    Written comments on the proposed rule change were not and are not
intended to be solicited with respect to the proposed rule change, and
none have been received.

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 within such longer period 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 protected]. Please include
File Number SR-OCC-2022-005 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-OCC-2022-005. 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 OCC and on OCC's website at
https://www.theocc.com/Company-Information/Documents-and-Archives/By-Laws-and-Rules#rule-filings.
    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-OCC-2022-005 and
should be submitted on or before April 28, 2022.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\14\
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    \14\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 180 (Monday, September 17, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46936-46937]
[FR Doc No: 2018-20100]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP18-544-000]

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Application

    Take notice that on September 5, 2018, Columbia Gas Transmission,
LLC, (Columbia), filed an application in Docket No. CP18-544-000
pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157.17 of the
Commission's Regulations, seeking the issuance of a temporary
certificate authorizing the installation of temporary compression at
its Petersburg Compressor Station in Prince George County, Virginia
(Station), in order to maintain uninterrupted service to its customers
during an unanticipated outage of existing compression due to emergency
restoration activities required at the Station site.
    Columbia states that subsidence due to poor soil conditions has
resulted in foundation damage as well as the unsafe buildup of stresses
on Station piping that presents safety and reliability risks if further
settlement is not prevented. Columbia states that its plan to stabilize
further settlement and to repair the Station foundation and piping will
require a six-to-eight month full Station outage. In order to begin the
remedial measures, Columbia plans to temporarily install four leased
1,380 horsepower (hp) compressors approximately 250 feet northeast of
the Station which will allow the existing compressors to be taken off
line during restoration activities. The cost of the temporary
compression, including installation, operation, and removal, is
approximately $7.6 million.
    Columbia further states that its customers, including the City of
Norfolk, Virginia and the CALP Power Plant, are dependent on the
Station compression for their natural gas service and therefore an in-
service date of November 1, 2018 is needed for the temporary
compression in order to maintain uninterrupted service during the 2018-
2019 winter heating season. Therefore, the Commission will require a
shortened notice period until September 25, 2018 for this proceeding.
    The filing may be viewed on the web at 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. For
assistance, contact FERC at [email protected] or call toll-
free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
Sorana Linder, Director, Modernization & Certificates, Columbia Gas
Transmission, LLC, 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 700, Houston, TX 77002-
2700 or at phone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or via email at
[email protected].
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 7 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission.

Environmental commentors will be placed on the Commission's
environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental
documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the
Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commentors
will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other
parties. However, the non-party commentors will not receive copies of
all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission
(except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the
Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the
Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the eFiling link at
http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should
submit an original and 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426.
    Comment Date: September 25, 2018

    Dated: September 11, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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