[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 144 (Monday, July 27, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45069-45072]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-1021; Project Identifier MCAI-2019-00120-E;
Amendment 39-21166; AD 2020-15-03]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-07-13
and AD 2018-03-22 which apply to certain GE Aviation Czech s.r.o.
M601D-11, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E-11S, and M601F model
turboprop engines. AD 2016-07-13 required inspection of the engine
power turbine (PT) disk and, if found damaged, its replacement with a
part eligible for installation. AD 2018-03-22 required the removal of
certain engine PT disks identified by part number (P/N) installed on
the affected engines. This AD requires an inspection of the engine PT
disk and, if found damaged, its replacement with a part eligible for
installation. This AD also requires the removal of certain engine PT
disks identified by P/N installed on the affected engines. This AD was
prompted by the discovery of damage to certain engine PT disks and a
review by the manufacturer that determined that certain engine PT
rotors have less overspeed margin than originally declared during
product certification. This AD was also prompted by the manufacturer
identifying additional P/Ns and serial numbers (S/Ns) of engine PT
disks affected by damage or non-conformity since publishing AD 2016-07-
13 and AD 2018-03-22. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 31, 2020.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 31,
2020.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 199 02 Praha
9--Let[ncaron]any, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111; fax +420
222 538 222; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-
238-7759. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
1021.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
1021; 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 final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The address for
Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mehdi Lamnyi, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-
238-7743; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2016-07-13, Amendment 39-18458 (81 FR
20222, April 7, 2016) (``AD 2016-07-13''), and AD 2018-03-22, Amendment
39-19195 (83 FR 6455, February 14, 2018) (``AD 2018-03-22''). AD 2016-
07-13 and AD 2018-03-22 applied to certain GE Aviation Czech s.r.o.
M601D-11, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E-11S, and M601F model
turboprop engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
February 21, 2020 (85 FR 10099). The NPRM was prompted by the discovery
of damage to certain engine PT disks and a review by the manufacturer
that determined that certain engine PT rotors have less overspeed
margin than originally declared during product certification. The NPRM
was also prompted by the manufacturer

identifying additional P/Ns and S/Ns of engine PT disks affected by
damage or non-conformity since publishing AD 2016-07-13 and AD 2018-03-
22. The NPRM proposed to require an inspection of the engine PT disk
and, if found damaged, its replacement with a part eligible for
installation. The NPRM also proposed to require the removal of certain
engine PT disks identified by P/N installed on the affected engines.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has
issued EASA AD 2019-0143, dated June 13, 2019 (referred to after this
as ``the MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on these products.
The MCAI states:

    During engine shop visits or overhauls, certain PT discs may
have been damaged in the area of the balance weights. Additional PT
discs with non-conforming geometry of the slot radius may also have
been released to service as a result of incorrect machining of the
PT disc slot.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to PT
disc failure, with subsequent release of high-energy debris,
possibly resulting in damage to, and/or reduced control of, the
aeroplane.
    After [EASA] ADs [2016-0025-E and 2017-0100] were issued, GEAC
identified additional P/N and s/n of PT discs affected by damage or
non-conformity. For those, as well as for the PT discs affected by
the reduction of the declared theoretical PT rotor overspeed limit,
an update of the risk assessment was performed, and GEAC issued the
original issue of the ASB, later revised, providing applicable
instructions.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2019-0061, retaining the
requirements of EASA AD 2016-0025-E and EASA AD 2017-0100, which
were superseded, and requiring a one-time inspection and, depending
on findings, replacement of certain PT discs identified by P/N and
s/n. That [EASA] AD also required replacement of certain PT discs
identified by P/N, and prohibited (re)installation of affected
parts.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it has been determined that the
compliance time for replacement of affected part on Group 2 engines
has to be amended, and GEAC published the ASB (now at Revision 02).
    For the reason stated above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2019-0061, which is superseded, introducing
amended compliance times for Group 2 engines.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-1021.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these minor
changes.
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed GE Aviation Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) ASB-
M601E-72-50-00-0069[02], ASB-M601D-72-50-00-0052[02], ASB-M601T-72-50-
00-0028[02], ASB-M601F-72-50-00-0035[02], and ASB-M601Z-72-50-00-
0038[02] (single document; formatted as service bulletin
identifier[revision number]), dated June 11, 2019. The ASB provides
procedures for replacing the engine PT disk. This service information
is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to
it through their normal course of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 24 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o.
M601 turboprop engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA
estimates that 12 affected turboprop engines are ``Group 1'' engines
and 12 are ``Group 2'' engines.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Inspect the engine PT disk (Group 1     52 work-hours x $85 per               $0          $4,420         $53,040
 engines).                               hour = $4,420.
Replace the engine PT disk (Group 2     56 work-hours x $85 per            6,989          11,749         140,988
 and 3 engines).                         hour = $4,760.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
required inspections. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
engines that might need this replacement:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Replace the engine PT disk (Group 1 engines)..  8 work-hours x $85 per hour =             $6,989          $7,669
                                                 $680.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all costs in its 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.
    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

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will 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 AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) 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.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 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 (AD) 2016-07-13, Amendment 39-18458
(81 FR 20222, April 7, 2016), and AD 2018-03-22, Amendment 39-19195 (83
FR 6455, February 14, 2018); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

2020-15-03 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o.: Amendment 39-21166; Docket No.
FAA-2019-1021; Project Identifier MCAI-2019-00120-E.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective August 31, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2016-07-13, Amendment 39-18458 (81 FR 20222,
April 7, 2016) (``2016-07-13''), and AD 2018-03-22, Amendment 39-
19195 (83 FR 6455, February 14, 2018) (``2018-03-22'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601D-11, M601E-
11, M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E-11S, and M601F model turboprop
engines.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine
Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by the discovery of damage to certain
engine power turbine (PT) disks and a review by the manufacturer
that determined that certain engine PT rotors have less overspeed
margin than originally declared during product certification. This
AD was also prompted by the manufacturer identifying additional part
numbers (P/Ns) and serial numbers (S/Ns) of engine PT disks affected
by damage or non-conformity since publishing AD 2016-07-13 and AD
2018-03-22. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
engine PT disk and rotor. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in uncontained release of the engine PT disk and rotor,
damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) For Group 1 engines: Before the affected engine PT disk
accumulates the number of cycles since new as specified in
Attachment B of GE Aviation Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) ASB-M601E-
72-50-00-0069[02], ASB-M601D-72-50-00-0052[02], ASB-M601T-72-50-00-
0028[02], ASB-M601F-72-50-00-0035[02], and ASB-M601Z-72-50-00-
0038[02] (single document; formatted as service bulletin
identifier[revision number]), dated June 11, 2019 (``the ASB''), or
at the next engine shop visit, whichever occurs first after the
effective date of this AD, perform a visual inspection, dimensional
inspection, and fluorescent penetrant inspection on the affected
engine PT disk using Attachment G, Inspection Instruction, of the
ASB.
    (2) If, during the inspections required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD, any damage is detected, or a non-conforming slot radius is
found that exceeds the acceptability criteria as defined in Table
1--PT Disc P/N M601-3220.5 inspection limits of the ASB, before
further flight, remove the affected engine PT disk from service and
replace it with a part eligible for installation using Attachment F,
Replacement Instruction, of the ASB.
    (3) For Group 2 engines: Within the compliance time identified
in Table 1 to paragraph (g)(3) of this AD, modify the engine by
removing the affected engine PT disk from service and replacing it
with a part eligible for installation using Attachment F,
Replacement Instruction, of the ASB.

[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR27JY20.000

    (4) For Group 3 engines: Within five years after March 21, 2018
(the effective date of AD 2018-03-22), or during the next engine
shop visit after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first, remove the affected engine PT disk from service and replace
it with a part eligible for installation using Attachment F,
Replacement Instruction, of the ASB.

(h) Definitions

    (1) For the purpose of this AD, a Group 1 engine is a GE
Aviation Czech s.r.o. turboprop engine that has an engine PT disk
having P/N M601-3220.5 and S/N 407560-158, 407560-164, 406380-196 or
407560-190, installed.
    (2) For the purpose of this AD, a Group 2 engine is a GE
Aviation Czech s.r.o. turboprop engine that has an engine PT disk
having P/N M601-3220.6 or P/N M601-3220.7, and a S/N listed in
Attachment C of the ASB, installed.
    (3) For the purpose of this AD, a Group 3 engine is a GE
Aviation Czech s.r.o. turboprop engine that has an engine PT disk
having P/N M601-3220.6 or P/N M601-3220.7, and any S/N not listed in
Attachment C of the ASB, installed.
    (4) For the purpose of this AD, an ``affected engine PT disk''
is an engine PT disk having P/N M601-3220.5 and S/N 407560-158,
407560-164, 406380-196 or 407560-190, except those that passed an
inspection (no defects detected) using Attachment G, Inspection
Instruction, of the ASB. An ``affected engine PT disk'' is also an
engine PT disk having P/N M601-3220.6 or M601-3220.7.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    You may take credit for the inspections and replacement of the
affected engine PT disk that are required by paragraph (g) of this
AD if you performed the inspections and replacement before the
effective date of this AD using the ASB, Revision 01 or the original
issue.

(j) No Reporting Requirement

    The reporting requirements in the Attachment G, Inspection
Instruction, of the ASB, are not required by this AD.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO 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
ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (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.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Mehdi Lamnyi,
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2019-0143, dated June 13, 2019, for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2019-1021.

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) GE Aviation Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) ASB-M601E-72-50-00-
0069[02], ASB-M601D-72-50-00-0052[02], ASB-M601T-72-50-00-0028[02],
ASB-M601F-72-50-00-0035[02], and ASB-M601Z-72-50-00-0038[02] (single
document; formatted as service bulletin identifier[revision
number]), dated June 11, 2019.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For GE Aviation Czech service information identified in this
AD, contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 199 02
Praha 9--Let[ncaron]any, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111;
fax +420 222 538 222; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on July 9, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket No. PHMSA-2014-0135]

Pipeline Safety: National Pipeline Mapping System Public Meeting

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA) is holding a public meeting to discuss a National Pipeline
Mapping System Information Collection revision that PHMSA proposed in a
Federal Register notice on July 30, 2014.

DATES: The public meeting will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014.
The meeting will run from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Registration will
begin at 9:00 a.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Crystal City Marriott at
Reagan National Airport, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA,
22202-3526, phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Registration: Members of the public may attend this meeting. The
meeting will not be webcast. To help assure that adequate space is
provided, all attendees are encouraged to register for the meeting in
advance. Registration can be completed online at https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=101&nocache=8420.
    Comments: Members of the public may also submit written comments
either before or after the meeting. Comments on this public event
should reference Docket No. PHMSA-2014-0092. Comments 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. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management System, U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System, Room W12-140,
on the ground floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
    Comment Instructions: Identify the docket number at the beginning
of your comments. If you submit your comments by mail, submit two
copies. If you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA has received
your comments, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Internet
users may submit comments at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Information On Services For Individuals With Disabilities: For
information on facilities or services for individuals with
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, please
contact Amy Nelson at<PHONE_NUMBER> or by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Nelson, GIS Manager, Office of
Pipeline Safety, by phone at<PHONE_NUMBER> or by email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>regarding the subject matter of this notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    On July 30, 2014, PHMSA issued a Federal Register notice (79 FR
44246) to solicit comments on several revisions to the Information
Collection titled ``National Pipeline Mapping Program'' identified
under OMB Control Number 2137-0596. The primary purpose of these
revisions is to collect data that is more accurate and complete that
will also help emergency responders and government officials create
better emergency response plans. In response to a comment from the
American Gas Association, PHMSA issued a follow up Federal Register
notice on September 30, 2014 (79 FR 58863) to extend the comment period
from September 29, 2014, to December 1, 2014. PHMSA has received
several comments from operators and industry groups that have expressed
concern about the cost and time that will be needed to submit the
additional data elements that are in the Information Collection and how
PHMSA plans to keep the new data elements secure. As a result, PHMSA is
holding a public meeting to provide an overview of the data elements
and discuss stakeholder concerns.

    The details of this meeting, including its location, time,
registration information, and agenda items, will be available on the
meeting registration Web site at https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=101 as they are finalized.

     Issued in Washington, DC, on October 28, 2014.
Alan K. Mayberry,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy and Programs.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-80086; File No. SR-CBOE-2017-015]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a
Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Fees Schedule

February 22, 2017.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on February 10, 2017, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated
(the ``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') 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\ 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 text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
Web site (http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/CBOELegalRegulatoryHome.aspx),
at the Exchange's Office of the Secretary, 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 aspects of such
statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend its Fees Schedule. The Exchange is
changing fees for functionality related to its PULSe workstation. The
fees herein will be effective on February 10, 2017.
    By way of background, the PULSe workstation is a front-end order
entry system designed for use with respect to orders that may be sent
to the trading systems of the Exchange. Exchange Trading Permit Holders
(``TPHs'') may also make workstations available to their customers,
which may include TPHs, non-broker dealer public customers and non-TPH
broker dealers.
Drop Copies
    Financial Information eXchange (``FIX'') language-based
connectivity, upon request, provides customers (both TPH and non-TPH)
of TPHs that are brokers and PULSe users (``PULSe brokers'') with the
ability to receive ``drop-copy'' order fill messages from their PULSe
brokers. These fill messages allow customers to update positions, risk
calculations and streamline back-office functions.
    The Exchange is proposing reducing the monthly fee to be assessed
on TPHs who are either receiving or sending drop copies via a PULSe
workstation. Whether the drop copy sender or receiver is assessed the
fee is dependent upon whether the customer receiving the drop copies is
a TPH or non-TPH.
    If a customer receiving drop copies is a TPH, that TPH customer
(the receiving TPH) will now be charged a fee of $425 per month (down
from $1000 per month), per PULSe broker from whom it receives drop
copies via PULSe. For example, if TPH customer A receives drop copies
from each of PULSe broker A, PULSe broker B, and PULSe broker C (all of
which are TPHs), TPH A (the receiving TPH) will be charged a fee of
$1275 per month for receiving drop copies via PULSe from PULSe brokers
A, B and C (the sending TPHs).
    If a customer receiving drop copies is a non-TPH, the PULSe broker
(the sending TPH) who sends drop copies via PULSe to that customer will
now be charged a fee of $400 per month (down from $500 per month). If
that PULSe broker sends drop copies via PULSe to multiple non-TPH
customers, the PULSe broker will be charged the fee for each customer.
For example, if PULSe broker A sends drop copies via its PULSe
workstation to each of non-TPH customer A, non-TPH customer B and non-
TPH customer C, PULSe broker A (the sending TPH) will be charged a fee
of $1200 per month for drop copies it sends via PULSe to non-TPH
customers A, B and C (the receiving non-TPHs).

``OATS Reports'' to ``Equity Order Reports''
    The Exchange is proposing to change the name of its fee relating to
OATS Reports to ``Equity Order Reports''. The Equity Order Reports
related to this fee are provided for PULSe users' own use. Electing to
receive these reports does not currently and will not fulfill any PULSe
users' OATS reporting obligations. The change will eliminate any
potential confusion as to whether the Exchange itself or the PULSe
system is able to fulfill any OATS reporting obligation for a PULSe
user. Neither the content of the reports nor the manner in which they
are received from PULSe is changing.
SPX Liquidity Provider Sliding Scale
    Lastly, the Exchange proposes to add a reference to Footnote 41 in
the SPX Liquidity Provider Sliding Scale (``SPX LP Sliding Scale'')
table. Particularly, the Exchange notes that when it adopted the SPX LP
Sliding Scale, it had appended a reference to Footnote 41 in the rate
table for Underlying Symbol List A products under the Market-Maker fees
section for SPX, SPXW and SPXPM (which references the SPX LP Sliding
Scale), but had inadvertently not appended the Footnote to the new SPX
LP Sliding Scale table itself. As such, the Exchange proposes to append
Footnote 41 to the SPX Liquidity Provider Sliding Scale Table to
clarify its applicability. The Exchange notes no substantive changes
are being made by this change, rather the Exchange merely seeks to add
further clarification and alleviate potential confusion.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular,
the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.\3\ Specifically, the
Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \4\ requirements that the rules of an exchange be
designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing,
settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. Additionally,
the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,\5\ which requires that Exchange rules
provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and
other charges among its Trading Permit Holders and other persons using
its facilities.
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    The Exchange believes that lowering the $1000 per month fee to $425
per month on a TPH receiving drop copies from PULSe is reasonable
because the reduced fee will continue to allow the Exchange to monitor,
develop and implement upgrade, maintain and customize PULSe to ensure
the TPH customer receives timely and accurate drop copies while also
reducing TPH customers' costs. The Exchange believes the fee is
equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because the monthly fee is
assessed to any TPH electing to receive drop copies from a PULSe
broker. Use of the drop copy functionality by a TPH customer is
voluntary.
    The Exchange believes that lowering the $500 per month fee to $400
per month on a TPH sending drop copies from PULSe to a non-TPH customer
is reasonable because the reduced fee will continue to allow the
Exchange to monitor, develop and implement upgrades, maintain and
customize PULSe to ensure a non-TPH customer receives timely and
accurate drop copies while also reducing the sending TPH's costs. The
Exchange believes the fee is equitable and not unfairly discriminatory
because the monthly fee is assessed equally to any TPH sending drop
copies to its non-TPH customers. The Exchange believes that assessing a
TPH sending drop copies to a non-TPH a monthly fee of $400, as opposed
to the $425 per month rate assessed to TPH customers receiving drop
copies from PULSe, is reasonable, equitable, and not unfairly
discriminatory. Specially, the lower rates are designed to encourage
non-TPH market participants to interact with the Exchange, which will
accordingly attract more volume and liquidity to the Exchange and
benefit all Exchange participants through increased opportunities to
trade. Use of the drop copy functionality by a non-TPH customer is
voluntary.
    The Exchange believes that changing the name of the ``OATS
reports'' fee to ``Equity Order Reports'' alleviates potential
confusion and maintains clarity in the Fees Schedule, which removes
impediments to and perfects the mechanism of a free and open market and
a national market system, and, in general, protects investors and the
public interest.
    The Exchange believes adding a reference to Footnote 41 in the SPX
LP Sliding Scale table alleviates potential confusion and maintains
clarity in the Fees Schedule, which removes impediments to and perfects
the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system,
and, in general, protects investors and the public interest.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule changes will
impose any burdens on competition that are not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange does not
believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on
intramarket competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act because the proposed PULSe-
related fees relate to optional reports and/or functionality and are
assessed equally on PULSe users or TPH electing to use the
functionality and/or receive the reports. The Exchange does not believe
that the proposed change will cause any unnecessary burden on
intermarket competition because the proposed fees relate to use of an
Exchange-provided order entry system. To the extent that any proposed
change makes the Exchange a more attractive marketplace for market
participants at other exchanges, such market participants are welcome
to become Exchange market participants.

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

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

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \6\ and paragraph (f) of Rule 19b-4 \7\
thereunder. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed
rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the

Commission takes such action, the Commission will institute proceedings
to determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or
disapproved.
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-CBOE-2017-015 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-CBOE-2017-015. 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 also will 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-CBOE-2017-015 and should be
submitted on or before March 20, 2017.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\8\
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0319]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, St. Louis, MO

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters on the Upper Mississippi River from mile 179.2 to mile
180. This safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment from potential hazards created during a fireworks
display on and over the navigable waterway. Entry of vessels or persons
into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the
Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River or a designated
representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 3, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0319 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email LCDR Sean Peterson, Chief of Prevention, Sector Upper
Mississippi River, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code
UMR Upper Mississippi River

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a NPRM with respect to this rule
because the Coast Guard was not notified of the fireworks display until
March 22, 2017. After full review of the details for the planned
display, the Coast Guard determined action is needed to protect people
and property from the safety hazards associated with the fireworks
display on the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) near St. Louis, MO. It is
impracticable to publish an NPRM because we lack sufficient time to
provide a reasonable comment period

and then consider those comments before issuing the rule; we must
establish this safety zone by June 3, 2017.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. The Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River (COTP) has
determined that potential hazards associated with the fireworks display
will be a safety concern before, during, and after the display. The
purpose of this rule is to ensure safety of persons and vessels in the
navigable waters in the safety zone before, during, and after the
scheduled event.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June
3, 2017. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters between miles
179.2 and 180 on the UMR in St. Louis, MO. Exact times of the closures
during this two hour period will be communicated to mariners using
broadcast and local notice to mariners. The safety zone is intended to
ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable waters before, during
and after the fireworks display. No vessel or person will be permitted
to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or
a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and
Budget.
    This temporary final rule establishes a safety zone impacting a
less than one mile area on the UMR for a limited time period of two
hours. During the enforcement period, vessels are prohibited from
entering into or remaining within the safety zone unless specifically
authorized by the COTP or other designated representative. Based on the
location, limited safety zone area, and short duration of the
enforcement period, this rule has a minimum adverse impact to mariners
from the safety zone's activation. Additionally, notice of the safety
zone will be made via broadcast and local notice to mariners.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A. above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on
any vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule involves a safety zone lasting two hours that will prohibit entry
from mile 179.2 to mile 180 on the UMR. It is categorically excluded
from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the
Commandant

Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist supporting this
determination and a Record of Environmental Consideration are available
in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or
information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T08-0319 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T08-0319   Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, St. Louis,
MO.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable
waters of the Upper Mississippi River between miles 179.2 to 180, St.
Louis, MO.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section, ``designated
representative'' means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a
Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast
Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or
assisting the Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River (COTP) in the
enforcement of the safety zone.
    (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative.
    (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative via VHF-FM channel 16, or through Coast Guard Sector
Upper Mississippi River at<PHONE_NUMBER>. Those in the safety zone must
comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP
or the COTP's designated representative.
    (d) Enforcement periods. This section will be enforced from 9 p.m.
to 11 p.m. on June 3, 2017.
    (e) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to
mariners of the enforcement period for the safety zone.

    Dated: May 8, 2017.
M.L. Malloy,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River.
[FR Doc. 2017-09604 Filed 5-11-17; 8:45 am]
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68405-68406]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2021-0879]

Special Local Regulations; Charleston Parade of Boats,
Charleston, SC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation for
the Charleston Parade of Boats on December 11, 2021. This action is
necessary to ensure safety of life on navigable waters of the United
States during the Charleston Parade of Boats. During the enforcement
period, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or
remain within the designated area unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port Charleston (COTP) or a designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.704, Table 1 to Sec.  100.704,
Item No. 10, will be enforced from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on
December 11, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of enforcement, call or email LCDR Chad Ray, Sector Charleston
Office of Waterways Management, Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special
local regulation in 33 CFR 100.704, Item No. 10, for the Charleston
Parade of Boats from 4:00 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. on December 11, 2021.
This action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on
navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events
within the Seventh Coast Guard District Sec.  100.704, Item No. 10,
specifies the location of the regulated area for the Charleston Parade
of Boats, which encompasses a portion of the waterways during the
parade transit from Charleston Harbor Anchorage A through Shutes Folly,
Bennis Reach, Horse Reach, Hog Island Reach, Town Creek Lower Reach,
Ashley River, and finishing at City Marina. During the enforcement
period, if you are the operator of a vessel in the regulated area you
must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official
Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
    In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register,
the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement
period

via the Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-
scene designated representatives.

    Dated: November 23, 2021.
J.D. Cole,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Charleston.
[FR Doc. 2021-26202 Filed 12-1-21; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register: June 14, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 114)]
[Notices]
[Page 32843-32844]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP07-393-000]

Nornew Energy Supply, Inc.; Notice of Application

June 4, 2007.
    Take notice that on May 25, 2007, Nornew Energy Supply, Inc.
(Nornew), 2500 Tanglewilde, Suite 250, Houston, Texas 77063, filed in
Docket No. CP07-393-000 an abbreviated application pursuant to sections
1(c) and 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), as amended, and sections
152 and 157 of the Commission's regulations, for an order declaring
that Nornew may abandon its jurisdictional transportation services and
that the company and its facilities and services will be exempt from
Commission regulation.
    Copies of this filing are available for review at the Commission's
Washington, DC offices or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at
http://www.ferc.gov/ using the ``e-Library'' link. Enter the docket

number, excluding the last three digits, in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support
at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Toll-free: 1-
866-208-3676; or for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding these applications should be directed to
Randall S. Rich, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, 2000 K Street, NW., Suite
500, Washington, DC 20006; or phone (202)

828-5879; FAX<PHONE_NUMBER>; or e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this application. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to this proceeding should 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) by the
comment date, below. 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 14 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 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 proposal. 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 proposal
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the
Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 285.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the
instructions on the Commission's Web site under the ``e-filing'' link.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings.
    Under the procedure herein provided for, unless otherwise advised,
it will be unnecessary for New York to appear or be represented at the
hearing.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on June 25, 2007.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-11448 Filed 6-13-07; 8:45 am]

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[Notices]
[Page 66356]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9902-51-Region 5]

Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Great Lakes
Advisory Board

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a public
teleconference of the Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB). The purpose of
the teleconference is to continue discussions that will inform the
development of a draft Great Lakes Restoration Initiative FY 2015-2019
Action Plan.

DATES: The public teleconference will be held on Wednesday, November
13, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Central Time, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Eastern time. The teleconference number is:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Participant
code: 91845630. Due to the recent lapse in federal operations, EPA has
worked to provide, but cannot guarantee, 15 calendar days' public
notice.

ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will take place by telephone only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information regarding this teleconference may contact Taylor
Fiscus, Acting Designated Federal Officer (DFO), GLAB, by telephone at
312-353-6059 or email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>General information on
the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and the GLAB can be found
on the GLRI Web site at http://www.glri.us.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The GLAB is a federal advisory committee chartered
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. EPA
established the GLAB in 2013 to provide independent advice to the EPA
Administrator in her capacity as Chair of the federal Great Lakes
Interagency Task Force. The GLAB conducts business in accordance with
FACA and related regulations.
    The GLAB consists of 18 members appointed by EPA's Administrator.
Members serve as representatives of state, local and tribal government,
environmental groups, agriculture, business, transportation,
foundations, educational institutions and as technical experts.
    The GLAB held a teleconference and meeting on May 21-22, 2013 (as
noticed in 78 FR 26636-26637) to discuss the development of a draft FY
2015-2019 GLRI Action Plan.
    The teleconference will provide opportunity for members of the
public to submit oral comments in response to the charge questions for
consideration by the GLAB. The charge questions are available at http://www.glri.us.
    Also, periodic opportunities for the public to provide input for
the GLAB to consider will be provided after the November 13
teleconference.
    Availability of Teleconference Materials: The agenda and other
materials in support of the teleconference will be available on the
GLRI Web site at http://www.glri.us in advance of the teleconference.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Federal advisory committees
provide independent advice to federal agencies. Members of the public
can submit relevant comments for consideration by the GLAB. Input from
the public to the GLAB will have the most impact if it provides
specific information for the GLAB to consider. Members of the public
wishing to provide comments should contact the DFO directly.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an
oral presentation at this public teleconference will be limited to
three minutes per speaker, subject to the number of people wanting to
comment. Interested parties should contact the DFO in writing
(preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by
November 12, 2013 to be placed on the list of public speakers for the
teleconference.
    Written Statements: Written statements must be received by November
12, 2013 so that the information may be made available to the GLAB for
consideration. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO in the
following formats: One hard copy with original signature and one
electronic copy via email. Commenters are requested to provide two
versions of each document submitted: one each with and without
signatures because only documents without signatures may be published
on the GLRI Web page.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities, please contact the DFO at the phone
number or email address noted above, preferably at least 10 days prior
to the teleconference, to give EPA as much time as possible to process
your request.

    Dated: October 28, 2013.
Cameron Davis,
Senior Advisor to the Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-26510 Filed 11-4-13; 8:45 am]
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