[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 226 (Monday, November 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56018-56019]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25571]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[9970-09-OEI]

Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Authorized Program Revision
Approval, Commonwealth of Kentucky

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's approval of the Commonwealth of
Kentucky's request to revise its National Primary Drinking Water
Regulations Implementation EPA-authorized program to allow electronic
reporting.

DATES: EPA approves the authorized program revision for the
Commonwealth of Kentucky's National Primary Drinking Water Regulations
Implementation program as of December 27, 2017 if no timely request for
a public hearing is received and accepted by the Agency.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Seeh, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, Mail Stop
2823T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 566-
1175, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 13, 2005, the final Cross-Media
Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR) was published in the Federal
Register (70 FR 59848) and codified as part 3 of title 40 of the CFR.
CROMERR establishes electronic reporting as an acceptable regulatory
alternative to paper reporting and establishes requirements to assure
that electronic documents are as legally dependable as their paper
counterparts. Subpart D of CROMERR requires that state, tribal or local
government agencies that receive, or wish to begin receiving,
electronic reports under their EPA-authorized programs must apply to
EPA for a revision or modification of those programs and obtain EPA
approval. Subpart D provides standards for such approvals based on
consideration of the electronic document receiving systems that the
state, tribe, or local government will use to implement the electronic
reporting. Additionally, Sec.  3.1000(b) through (e) of 40 CFR part 3,
subpart D provides special procedures for program revisions and
modifications to allow electronic reporting, to be used at the option
of the state, tribe or local government in place of procedures
available under existing program-specific authorization regulations. An
application submitted under the subpart D procedures must show that the
state, tribe or local government has sufficient legal authority to
implement the electronic reporting components of the programs covered
by the application and will use electronic document receiving systems
that meet the applicable subpart D requirements.
    On October 9, 2017, the Kentucky Department for Environmental
Protection (KY DEP) submitted an application titled ``Compliance
Monitoring Data Portal'' for revision to its EPA-approved drinking
water program under title 40 CFR to allow new electronic reporting. EPA
reviewed KY DEP's request to revise its EPA-authorized program and,
based on this review, EPA determined that the application met the
standards for approval of authorized program revision set out in 40 CFR
part 3, subpart D. In accordance with 40 CFR 3.1000(d), this notice of
EPA's decision to approve Kentucky's request to revise its Part 142 --
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations Implementation program to
allow electronic reporting under 40 CFR part 141 is being published in
the Federal Register.
    KY DEP was notified of EPA's determination to approve its
application with respect to the authorized program listed above.
    Also, in today's notice, EPA is informing interested persons that
they may request a public hearing on EPA's action to approve the
Commonwealth of Kentucky's request to revise its authorized public
water system program under 40 CFR part 142, in accordance with 40 CFR
3.1000(f). Requests for a hearing must be submitted to EPA within 30
days of publication of today's Federal Register notice. Such requests
should include the following information:
    (1) The name, address and telephone number of the individual,
organization or other entity requesting a hearing;
    (2) A brief statement of the requesting person's interest in EPA's
determination, a brief explanation as to why EPA should hold a hearing,
and any other information that the

requesting person wants EPA to consider when determining whether to
grant the request;
    (3) The signature of the individual making the request, or, if the
request is made on behalf of an organization or other entity, the
signature of a responsible official of the organization or other
entity. In the event a hearing is requested and granted, EPA will
provide notice of the hearing in the Federal Register not less than 15
days prior to the scheduled hearing date. Frivolous or insubstantial
requests for hearing may be denied by EPA. Following such a public
hearing, EPA will review the record of the hearing and issue an order
either affirming today's determination or rescinding such
determination. If no timely request for a hearing is received and
granted, EPA's approval of the Commonwealth of Kentucky's request to
revise its part 142--National Primary Drinking Water Regulations
Implementation program to allow electronic reporting will become
effective 30 days after today's notice is published, pursuant to
CROMERR section 3.1000(f)(4).

Matthew Leopard,
Director, Office of Information Management.
[FR Doc. 2017-25571 Filed 11-24-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 20, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 20465-20467]
[FR Doc No: 2021-08056]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0316; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00461-E]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type
Certificate Previously Held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and
MOTORLET a.s.) Turboprop Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) H75-200, H80-100, and H80-200
model turboprop engines. This proposed AD was prompted by several
reports of engine gas generator speed (Ng) rollbacks occurring below
idle on GEAC H75-200, H80-100, and H80-200 model turboprop engines.
This proposed AD would require an inspection of a certain part number
(P/N) fuel control unit (FCU) and, if deficiencies are detected,
replacement of the FCU with a part eligible for installation. The FAA
is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 4,
2021.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12 140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact GE
Aviation Czech, Beranov[yacute]ch 65 199 02 Praha 9--Let[ncaron]any,
Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111. 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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0316; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments
received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0316; Project Identifier
MCAI-2020-00461-E'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider

all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposal
because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. Any commentary that the FAA
receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in
the public docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has
issued EASA AD 2020-0082, dated April 1, 2020 (referred to after this
as ``the MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on these products.
The MCAI states:
    Several occurrences have been reported of engine gas generator
speed (Ng) rollbacks below idle on engines equipped with an affected
part.
    The investigation determined that, during these events, the engine
control lever (ECL) was set to idle, and identified as contributing
factors specific environmental temperatures, possibly in combination
with a high power off-take. The idle setting may be used in flight, in
particular during the approach phase.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, may lead to loss of
engine power and eventually, on a single engine aeroplane, possibly
result in loss of control.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, GEAC issued the ASB
providing applicable instructions.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires, for
engines installed on single-engine aircraft, repetitive functional
checks of the affected part and, eventually, replacement with
serviceable part.
    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2021-0316.

FAA's Determination

    This product has been approved by EASA and is approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement
with the European Community, EASA has notified the FAA of the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI and service information. The FAA is
issuing this NPRM because the agency evaluated all the relevant
information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of
the same type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed GE Aviation Czech Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
ASB-H80-73-00-00-0052[00]/ASB-H75-73-00-00-0022[00] (single document),
Revision 00, dated February 6, 2020. This service information specifies
procedures for performing a functional inspection of the FCU, part
number (P/N) LUN 6590.07-8, and replacing the FCU. 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.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require a functional inspection of the FCU,
P/N LUN 6590.07-8, and, if deficiencies are detected, replacement of
the FCU with a part eligible for installation. This proposed AD would
also require removal and replacement of the FCU, P/N LUN 6590.07-8,
during the next engine overhaul or within 44 months, whichever occurs
first after the effective date of this AD.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information or
MCAI

    The requirement in EASA AD 2020-0082, dated April 1, 2020, to
perform a functional inspection and if applicable, corrective action,
is limited to GEAC H75-200, H80-100, and H80-200 model turboprop
engines installed on single engine airplanes. This proposed AD does not
base compliance on the type of airplane on which the affected engines
are installed. In addition, paragraph (g)(2) of this proposed AD
requires operators to perform steps 1 through 7 of paragraph 2.1.1 in
the ASB while the ASB specifies doing steps 1 through 8. The FAA
confirmed with the manufacturer that the reference to step 8 in the ASB
is an error.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 33 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Functional Inspection of FCU..........  0.50 work-hours x $85                 $0          $42.50       $1,402.50
                                         per hour = $42.50.
Replace FCU...........................  4 work-hours x $85 per            25,000          25,340         836,220
                                         hour = $340.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA

with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by
prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the
Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This
regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses
an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products
identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate previously held by WALTER
Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): Docket No. FAA-2021-
0316; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00461-E.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by June 4, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) (Type
Certificate previously held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and
MOTORLET a.s.) H75-200, H80-100, and H80-200 model turboprop
engines.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7321, Fuel Control/
Turbine Engines.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by several reports of engine gas generator
speed (Ng) rollbacks below idle on GEAC H75-200, H80-100, and H80-
200 model turboprop engines with a fuel control unit (FCU), part
number (P/N) LUN 6590.07-8, installed. The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent engine Ng rollbacks below idle on engines equipped with an
FCU, P/N LUN 6590.07-8. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Within 100 flight hours (FHs) after the effective date of
this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 FHs since the
previous inspection, perform a functional inspection of the FCU, P/N
LUN 6590.07-8, using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
2.1.1, Ground Check Procedure, of GE Aviation Czech Alert Service
Bulletin No. ASB-H80-73-00-00-0052[00]/ASB-H75-73-00-00-0022[00]
(single document), Revision 00, dated February 6, 2020 (the ASB).
    (2) If, during any functional inspection required by paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD, the engine Ng is:
    (i) Equal to or greater than 57% up to and including 60%, then
no further action is required.
    (ii) Equal to or greater than 55% but lower than 57%, then
follow the steps 1 through 3 under ``Ng speed is equal to or above
55% and below 57%'' in the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
2.1.2, Ground check results evaluation, of the ASB.
    (iii) Below 55%, then follow steps 1 and 2 under ``Ng speed is
below 55%'' in the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.1.2,
Ground check results evaluation, of the ASB.

    Note to paragraph (g)(2): In the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraph 2.1.2, of the ASB, where the ASB states ``Do steps 1 thru
8 after the FCU adjustment,'' do steps 1 through 7 of the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.1.1, in the ASB.

    (3) During the next engine overhaul, or within 44 months,
whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, remove
the FCU, P/N LUN 6590.07-8, and replace it with a part eligible for
installation.

(h) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install an FCU, P/N
LUN 6590.07-8, onto any engine.

(i) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, a part eligible for installation is
an FCU, P/N LUN 6590.71-8.

(j) Terminating Action

    Installing a part eligible for installation onto an engine as
required by paragraph (g)(2) or (3) of this AD, as applicable,
constitutes terminating action for the functional inspections
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD for that engine.

(k) No Reporting Requirements

    The reporting requirements specified in paragraph 2.1.2 of the
ASB are not required by this AD.

(l) 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
certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in Related Information. 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.

(m) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Barbara
Caufield, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (781) 238-
7199; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2020-0082, dated April 1, 2020, for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2021-0316.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact GE
Aviation Czech, Beranov[yacute]ch 65 199 02 Praha 9--Let[ncaron]any,
Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111. You may view this
referenced 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<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued on April 14, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-08056 Filed 4-19-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 251 (Friday, December 30, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 96467-96469]
[FR Doc No: 2016-31669]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2015-D-0025]

Medical Device Accessories--Describing Accessories and
Classification Pathway for New Accessory Types; Guidance for Industry
and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the
availability of the guidance entitled ``Medical Device Accessories--
Describing Accessories and Classification Pathways for New Accessory
Types.'' This document provides guidance to industry and FDA staff
about the regulation of accessories to medical devices. The guidance
explains what devices FDA generally considers an ``accessory'' and
encourages use of the de novo classification process under the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) to allow manufacturers and
other parties to request risk- and regulatory control-based
classification of accessories of a new type (i.e., accessories of a
type that has not been previously classified under the FD&C Act,
cleared for marketing under a 510(k) submission, or approved in an
application for premarket approval (PMA)).

DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on this guidance at
any time. General comments on Agency guidance documents are welcome at
any time.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments as follows:

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted
electronically, including attachments, to https://www.regulations.gov
will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be
made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment
does not include any confidential information that you or a third party
may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone
else's Social Security number, or confidential business information,
such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your
name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in
the body of your comments, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
     If you want to submit a comment with confidential
information that you do not wish to be made available to the public,
submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner
detailed (see ``Written/Paper Submissions'' and ``Instructions'').

Written/Paper Submissions

    Submit written/paper submissions as follows:
     Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for written/paper
submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
     For written/paper comments submitted to the Division of
Dockets Management, FDA will post your comment, as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified,
as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ``Instructions.''
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2015-D-0025 for ``Medical Device Accessories--Describing
Accessories and Classification Pathway for New Accessory Types.''
Received comments will be placed in the docket and, except for those
submitted as ``Confidential Submissions,'' publicly viewable at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Division of Dockets Management between 9
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
     Confidential Submissions--To submit a comment with
confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly
available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You
should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information
you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states
``THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.'' The Agency will
review this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in
its consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the
claimed confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be
available for public viewing and posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
Submit both copies to the Division of Dockets Management. If you do not
wish your name and contact information to be

made publicly available, you can provide this information on the cover
sheet and not in the body of your comments and you must identify this
information as ``confidential.'' Any information marked as
``confidential'' will not be disclosed except in accordance with 21 CFR
10.20 and other applicable disclosure law. For more information about
FDA's posting of comments to public dockets, see 80 FR 56469, September
18, 2015, or access the information at: http://www.fda.gov/regulatoryinformation/dockets/default.htm.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
the electronic and written/paper comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in
the heading of this document, into the ``Search'' box and follow the
prompts and/or go to the Division of Dockets Management, 5630 Fishers
Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
    An electronic copy of the guidance document is available for
download from the Internet. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
for information on electronic access to the guidance. Submit written
requests for a single hard copy of the guidance document entitled
``Medical Device Accessories--Describing Accessories and Classification
Pathway for New Accessory Types'' to the Office of the Center Director,
Guidance and Policy Development, Center for Devices and Radiological
Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg.
66, Rm. 5431, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002. Send one self-addressed
adhesive label to assist that office in processing your request.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erica Takai, Center for Devices and
Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire
Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 5456, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER> or
Stephen Ripley, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and
Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave,. Bldg. 71, Rm. 7301,
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA has jurisdiction over accessories because the definition of the
term ``device'' provided in section 201(h) of the FD&C Act defines
``device'' to include, among other things, an ``accessory.'' All
accessories to articles that meet this definition of ``device'' are
regulated under the FD&C Act.
    This guidance is intended to provide guidance to industry and FDA
staff about the regulation of accessories to medical devices.
Accordingly, this guidance describes the types of devices that FDA
generally considers as accessories and discusses the risk- and
regulatory control-based classification paradigm for these accessories.
This information is expected to provide a greater level of transparency
with regards to the classification of accessories and will aid FDA
staff and industry in assuring that these devices are subject to an
appropriate level of regulatory oversight by FDA. In addition, this
guidance describes the use of the de novo classification process under
section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 360c(f)(2)) for
manufacturers to request risk- and regulatory control-based
classifications of accessories of a new type that are low-moderate risk
for which general controls or general and special controls provide a
reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, but for which there
is no legally marketed predicate device.
    For the purposes of this guidance document, an ``accessory'' is
defined as ``a finished device that is intended to support, supplement,
and/or augment the performance of one or more parent devices.'' It is
important to note that FDA does not generally consider articles that do
not meet the definition of an accessory as accessories simply because
they may be used in conjunction with a device.
    This guidance clarifies that classification of accessory devices,
as for non-accessory devices, should reflect the risks of the device
when used as intended and the level of regulatory controls necessary to
provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. Classifying
an accessory in the same class as its parent device is appropriate when
the accessory, when used as intended with the parent device, meets the
criteria for placement in the class of the parent device. However, some
accessories can have a lower risk profile than that of their parent
device and, therefore, may warrant being regulated in a lower class.
    In the Federal Register of January 20, 2015 (80 FR 2710), FDA
published a notice of availability for the draft guidance entitled
``Medical Device Accessories: Defining Accessories and Classification
Pathway for New Accessory Types.'' FDA revised the guidance as
appropriate in response to the comments. We received comments
requesting that the scope of the guidance be expanded to apply to
existing accessories that were previously classified. FDA is continuing
to explore mechanisms for risk- and regulatory control-based
reclassification of existing accessories. Therefore, the scope of the
guidance has not been expanded and includes the use of the de novo
classification process to classify accessories of a new type.

II. Significance of Guidance

    This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance
practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the
Agency's current thinking on the regulation of medical device
accessories. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any
person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative
approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the
applicable statute and regulations.

III. Electronic Access

    Persons interested in obtaining a copy of the draft guidance may do
so by downloading an electronic copy from the Internet. A search
capability for all Center for Devices and Radiological Health guidance
documents is available at http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/default.htm. Guidance
documents are also available at https://www.regulations.gov. Persons
unable to download an electronic copy of ``Medical Device Accessories:
Describing Accessories and Classification Pathway for New Accessory
Types'' may send an email request to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>to
receive an electronic copy of the document. Please use the document
number 1770 to identify the guidance you are requesting.

IV. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520),
Federal Agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or
sponsor. The guidance also refers to previously approved collections of
information found in FDA regulations. The collections of information in
21 CFR parts 801 and 809 have been approved under OMB control number
0910-0485; the collections of information in 21 CFR part 807, subpart E
have been approved under OMB control number 0910-0120; the collections
of information in 21 CFR part 814 have been approved under OMB control
number 0910-0231; the collections of information in 21 CFR part 860,
subpart C have been approved under OMB control number 0910-0138; and
the collection of information for new medical device accessories
devices

have been approved under OMB control number 0910-0823.

    Dated: December 23, 2016.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-31669 Filed 12-29-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4164-01-P


[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 9, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41166-41168]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16480]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-69927; File No. SR-NYSE-2013-46]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change
Amending Its Price List To Add Greater Specificity Related to the
Applicable ``Tier 3'' Supplemental Liquidity Provider Rate and the
Member Organization Tier 1 and Tier 2 Adding Credit Rates

July 3, 2013.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that,
on June 20, 2013, New York Stock Exchange LLC (the ``Exchange'' or
``NYSE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend its Price List to add greater
specificity related to (i) the applicable ``tier 3'' Supplemental
Liquidity Provider (``SLP'') rate and (ii) the member organization Tier
1 and Tier 2 Adding Credit rates. The Exchange proposes to implement
the fee change effective July 1, 2013. The text of the proposed rule
change is available on the Exchange's Web site at www.nyse.com, at the
principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public
Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization
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 those statements may be examined at
the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared
summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most
significant parts of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend its Price List to add greater
specificity related to (i) the applicable ``tier 3'' SLP rate and (ii)
the member organization Tier 1 and Tier 2 Adding Credit rates. The
Exchange proposes to implement the fee change effective July 1, 2013.
SLP Credits \3\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \3\ The SLP program provides incentives for quoting and adds
competition to the existing group of liquidity providers. An SLP can
either be a proprietary trading unit of a member organization (an
``SLP-Prop'') or a registered market maker at the Exchange (an
``SLMM''). See Rule 107B.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SLPs are eligible for certain credits when adding liquidity to the
Exchange. The amount of the credit is determined by the ``tier'' that
the SLP qualifies for, which is generally based on the SLP's level of
quoting and the average daily volume (``ADV'') of liquidity added by
the SLP in assigned securities, excluding early closing days. Since
October 1, 2012, a $0.0025 credit has been available under ``tier 3''
for an SLP that adds liquidity to the NYSE in securities with a per
share price of $1.00 or more if the SLP (i) meets the 10% average or
more quoting requirement in an assigned security pursuant to Rule 107B
(quotes of an SLP-Prop and an SLMM of the same member organization are
not aggregated), (ii) adds liquidity for all assigned SLP securities in
the aggregate (including shares of both an SLP-Prop and an SLMM of the
same member organization) of an ADV of more than 0.22% of NYSE
consolidated ADV (``CADV''), (iii) adds liquidity for all assigned SLP
securities in the aggregate (including shares of both an SLP-Prop and
an SLMM of the same member organization) of an ADV during the billing
month that is at least an 0.18% increase over the SLP's

September 2012 Adding ADV \4\ (``SLP Baseline ADV''), and (iv) has a
minimum provide ADV for all assigned SLP securities of 12 million
shares.\5\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \4\ Adding ADV is ADV that adds liquidity to the NYSE during the
billing month. Adding ADV excludes any liquidity added by a
Designated Market Maker.
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 68021 (October 9,
2012), 77 FR 63406 (October 16, 2012) (SR-NYSE-2012-50).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Unlike the other SLP tiers, the Price List does not currently
specify the applicable tier 3 rate for a Non-Displayed Reserve Order
that adds liquidity to the Exchange.\6\ The Exchange hereby proposes to
specify that the rate for a Non-Displayed Reserve Order that adds
liquidity to the Exchange for an SLP that qualifies for tier 3 is a
credit of $0.0020. The Exchange notes that, as is currently the case
for the other SLP tiers, the proposed rate of $0.0020 for Non-Displayed
Reserve Orders would be $0.0005 less than the otherwise applicable rate
of $0.0025.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \6\ A Non-Displayed Reserve Order is a limit order that is not
displayed, but remains available for potential execution against all
incoming automatically executing orders until executed in full or
cancelled. See NYSE Rule 13 (Definitions of Orders).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Member Organization Tier 1 and 2 Adding Credits
    Member organizations are currently eligible for the Non-Tier Adding
Credit when adding liquidity to the Exchange, including both displayed
and non-displayed. The applicable rate for the Non-Tier Adding Credit
is $0.0015 per share, or $0.0010 if a Non-Displayed Reserve Order.
Executions of displayed liquidity of certain member organizations may
instead be eligible for the Tier 1 \7\ or Tier 2 \8\ Adding Credit
based on the member organization's level of activity during a month.\9\
The Price List currently specifies that the rate for the Tier 1 Adding
Credit is $0.0018 and that the rate for the Tier 2 Adding Credit is
$0.0017. The Exchange proposes a technical change to add the $0.0010
per share rate for Non-Displayed Reserve Orders to the Tier 1 and Tier
2 Adding Credits. In this regard, a member organization that qualifies
for the Tier 1 or Tier 2 Adding Credit currently receives a credit of
$0.0010 per share for Non-Displayed Reserve Orders pursuant to the Non-
Tier Adding Credit. The Exchange also proposes a conforming change to
remove the existing reference to ``displayed'' from the Tier 1 and Tier
2 Adding Credit descriptions.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \7\ A member organization currently qualifies for the Tier 1
Adding Credit by adding displayed liquidity to the Exchange if (i)
the member organization has ADV Adding ADV (which excludes any
liquidity added by a Designated Market Maker) that is at least 1.5%
of NYSE CADV, and executes market at-the-close (``MOC'') and limit
at-the-close (``LOC'') orders of at least 0.375% of NYSE CADV, (ii)
the member organization has Adding ADV that is at least 0.8% of NYSE
CADV, executes MOC and LOC orders of at least 0.12% of NYSE CADV,
and adds liquidity to the NYSE as an SLP for all assigned SLP
securities in the aggregate (including shares of both an SLP-Prop
and an SLMM of the same member organization) of more than 0.15% of
NYSE CADV, or (iii) the member organization has ADV that adds
liquidity in customer electronic orders to the NYSE (``Customer
Electronic Adding ADV,'' which excludes any liquidity added by a
Floor broker, Designated Market Maker, or SLP) during the billing
month that is at least 0.5% of NYSE CADV, executes MOC and LOC
orders of at least 0.12% of NYSE CADV, and has Customer Electronic
Adding ADV during the billing month that, taken as a percentage of
NYSE CADV, is at least equal to the member organization's Customer
Electronic Adding ADV during September 2012 as a percentage of CADV
in NYSE-listed securities during September 2012 plus 15%.
    \8\ A member organization currently qualifies for the Tier 2
Adding Credit by adding displayed liquidity to the NYSE if the
member organization has Adding ADV that is at least 0.20% of NYSE
CADV and executes MOC and LOC orders of at least 0.10% of NYSE CADV.
    \9\ The Tier 1 and Tier 2 Adding Credits became effective
October 1, 2012 pursuant to the same proposed rule change that
implemented SLP tier 3. See supra note 6. The criteria applicable to
the Tier 1 Adding credit was subsequently changed effective November
1, 2012. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 68150 (November 5,
2012), 77 FR 67431 (November 9, 2012) (SR-NYSE-2012-56).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The Exchange believes that the proposed changes would result in
greater specificity in the Price List. The Exchange notes that the
proposed change is not otherwise intended to address any other issues,
and the Exchange is not aware of any problems that member
organizations, including SLPs, would have in complying with the
proposed change.
    The Exchange believes that it is subject to significant competitive
forces, as described below in the Exchange's statement regarding the
burden on competition.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Act,\10\ in general, and furthers the
objectives of Sections 6(b)(4) and 6(b)(5) of the Act,\11\ in
particular, because it provides for the equitable allocation of
reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among its members, issuers and
other persons using its facilities and does not unfairly discriminate
between customers, issuers, brokers or dealers.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4) and (5).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The Exchange believes that the proposed change is reasonable
because, unlike the other SLP tiers, the Price List does not specify
the applicable tier 3 rate for Non-Displayed Reserve Orders that add
liquidity to the Exchange. The proposed change is also reasonable
because, as is currently the case for the other SLP tiers, the proposed
rate for Non-Displayed Reserve Orders would be $0.0005 less than the
otherwise applicable rate of $0.0025.
    The Exchange believes that this proposed change is also equitable
and not unfairly discriminatory because it would apply to any SLP that
qualifies for tier 3. The proposed change is also equitable and not
unfairly discriminatory because it would add specificity to the Price
List regarding the applicable rate for Non-Displayed Reserve Orders.
    The Exchange also believes that the proposed change is reasonable
because the technical change to add the $0.0010 per share rate for Non-
Displayed Reserve Orders to the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Adding Credits would
result in greater specificity regarding the applicable rate for
qualifying member organizations. The Exchange believes that this
proposed change is also equitable and not unfairly discriminatory
because such greater specificity would benefit all readers of the Price
List, including member organizations that qualify for the Tier 1 or
Tier 2 Adding Credit.
    Finally, the Exchange believes that it is subject to significant
competitive forces, as described below in the Exchange's statement
regarding the burden on competition.
    For these reasons, the Exchange believes that the proposal is
consistent with the Act.

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

    In accordance with Section 6(b)(8) of the Act,\12\ the Exchange
does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden
on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of
the purposes of the Act. Instead, the Exchange believes that the
proposed change will add greater specificity within the Price List.
Specifically, the proposed change related to SLP tier 3 would add
specificity to the Price List regarding the applicable rate for Non-
Displayed Reserve Orders. In this regard, the Exchange notes that, as
is currently the case for the other SLP tiers, the proposed rate of
$0.0020 for Non-Displayed Reserve Orders would be $0.0005 less than the
otherwise applicable rate of $0.0025. Additionally, the proposed change
related to the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Adding Credits would be a technical
change, and such greater specificity would benefit all readers of

the Price List, including member organizations that qualify for the
Tier 1 or Tier 2 Adding Credit.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(8).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Finally, the Exchange notes that it operates in a highly
competitive market in which market participants can readily favor
competing venues if they deem fee levels at a particular venue to be
excessive. In such an environment, the Exchange must continually
review, and consider adjusting, its fees and credits to remain
competitive with other exchanges. For the reasons described above, the
Exchange believes that the proposed rule change reflects this
competitive environment.

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

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

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

    The foregoing rule change is effective upon filing pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A) \13\ of the Act and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule
19b-4 \14\ thereunder, because it establishes a due, fee, or other
charge imposed by the Exchange.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \13\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \14\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under
Section 19(b)(2)(B) \15\ of the Act to determine whether the proposed
rule change should be approved or disapproved.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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-NYSE-2013-46 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSE-2013-46. 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-NYSE-2013-46 and should be
submitted on or before July 30, 2013.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\16\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \16\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-16480 Filed 7-8-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8011-01-P


[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 147 (Wednesday, August 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 50901]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16342]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4707-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2023-0001]

Hoopa Valley Tribe; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the Hoopa Valley Tribe (FEMA-4707-DR), dated April 25, 2023, and
related determinations.

DATES: This change occurred on June 20, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Andrew F.
Grant, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer
for this disaster.
    This action terminates the appointment of Benigno B. Ruiz as
Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

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

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2023-16342 Filed 8-1-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-23-P


[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 169 (Friday, September 1, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41521-41523]
[FR Doc No: 2017-18617]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0543]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
multiple fireworks events launched in the vicinity of Penn's Landing in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the waters of Delaware River,
Philadelphia, PA. Enforcement of this safety zone is necessary and
intended to enhance safety of life on navigable waters immediately
prior to, during, and immediately after these fireworks events. During
the enforcement periods, no vessel may enter in or transit this
regulated area without approval from the Captain of the Port or a
designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from September 3, 2017 to September 13,
2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0543 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 MST2 Amanda Boone, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay,
Waterways Management Division, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code
COTP Captain of the Port

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final 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 foregoing public comment with respect to this rule.
Insufficient time remains to publish a Notice of Proposed Rule Making
(NPMR) and allow for a public comment period before the events, which
are scheduled to take place September 3, September 10, and September
13, 2017. The safety zone must be in effect on those dates in order to
serve its purpose of ensuring the safety of spectators and the general
public from hazards associated with the fireworks display. Hazards may
include accidental discharge of fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and
falling hot embers or other debris. For those reasons, it would be
impracticable and contrary to the public interest to publish an NPRM.
    For the reason discussed above, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less
than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the
effective date would be contrary to the rule's objectives of ensuring
safety of life on the navigable waters and protection of persons and
vessels in the vicinity of the fireworks display. The events have been
widely publicized in local media outlets.

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 Delaware Bay has determined that this
temporary safety zone is necessary to enhance the safety of the public,
spectators, vessels, and navigable waters immediately prior to, during,
and immediately after these fireworks events.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    On September 3, September 10, and September 13, 2017 fireworks
display events will take place in the vicinity of Penn's Landing in
Philadelphia, PA. The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety
zone in a portion of Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA to ensure the
safety of persons, vessels, and the public during the event. The safety
zone includes all waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Penn's
Landing, Philadelphia, PA, bounded from shoreline to shoreline, bounded
on the south by a line running east to west from points along the
shoreline commencing at latitude 39[deg]56'31.2'' N., longitude
075[deg]08'28.1'' W.; thence westward to latitude 39[deg]56'29''.1 N.,
longitude 075[deg]07'56.5'' W., and bounded on the north by the
Benjamin Franklin Bridge where it crosses the Delaware River.
    Access to this safety zone will be restricted during the specified
date and time period. Only vessels or persons specifically authorized
by the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay or designated representative
may enter or remain in the regulated area. This safety zone will be
enforced on September 3, September 10, and September 13, 2017 from 7:45
p.m. to 10:30 p.m. each day.

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. Executive Order 13771 (``Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs''), directs agencies to
reduce regulation and control regulatory costs and provides that ``for
every one new regulation issued, at least two prior regulations be
identified for elimination, and that the cost of planned regulations be
prudently managed and controlled through a budgeting process.''
    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 (OMB).
    As this rule is not a significant regulatory action, this rule is
exempt from the requirements of Executive Order 13771. See OMB's
Memorandum titled ``Interim Guidance Implementing Section 2 of the
Executive Order of January 30, 2017 titled `Reducing Regulation and
Controlling Regulatory Costs' '' (February 2, 2017).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, and duration of the safety zone. Vessel traffic will be
unable to transit the safety zone for the duration of the fireworks
events; however, this safety zone will impact a small designated area
of the Delaware River, in Philadelphia, PA, for less than 2 hours
during the fireworks events. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue
Broadcast Notice to Mariners via

VHF-FM marine channel 16 regarding the safety zone; under the
regulation vessel operators may request permission to enter the zone.

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 calls for no 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 it
is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule adjusts rates in accordance with applicable statutory and
regulatory mandates. It is categorically excluded under section 2.B.2,
figure 2-1, paragraph 34(g) of the Instruction, which pertains to minor
regulatory changes that are editorial or procedural in nature. A Record
of Environmental Consideration (REC) supporting this determination is
available in the docket where indicated in the ADDRESSES section of
this preamble.

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, 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.T05-0543 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T05-0543  Safety Zone; Delaware River; Philadelphia, PA.

    (a) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard petty
officer, warrant or commissioned officer operating on board a Coast
Guard vessel and or on board another Federal, State, or local law
enforcement vessel assisting the Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay in
the enforcement of the safety zone.
    (b) Location. The following area is a security zone: all waters of
the Delaware River, adjacent to Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA,
bounded from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by a line
running east to west from points along the shoreline commencing at
latitude 39[deg]56'31.2'' N., longitude 075[deg]08'28.1'' W.; thence
westward to latitude 39[deg]56'29''.1 N., longitude 075[deg]07'56.5''
W., and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge where it
crosses the Delaware River.
    (c) Regulations. (1) The general safety zone regulations found in
Sec.  165.23 apply to the safety zone created by this temporary
section.
    (2) Under the general safety zone regulations in Sec.  165.23,
persons may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (b) of
this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated
representative.

    (3) To request permission to enter the safety zone, contact the
COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16. All persons and
vessels 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 period: This section will be enforced on September
3, 2017, September 10, 2017, and September 13, 2017 from 7:45 p.m. to
10:30 p.m. each day.

    Dated: August 29, 2017.
Scott E. Anderson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay.
[FR Doc. 2017-18617 Filed 8-31-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 164 (Monday, August 25, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 50681]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20048]

=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2014-0020; OMB No. 1660-0058]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the
information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and
Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission will describe the
nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents,
the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources used by
respondents to respond) and cost, and the actual data collection
instruments FEMA will use.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 24, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the proposed information
collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office
of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the Desk
Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, and sent via electronic mail to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection should be made to Director,
Records Management Division, 500 C Street, Washington, DC 20472-3100,
facsimile number<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA published a 60-day Federal Register
Notice inviting public comments on May 28, 2014, 79 FR 30633. FEMA
received one comment from one respondent. The commenter stated that
government funds should not be used for pre-fire activities but rather
homeowners should be responsible and take necessary steps to avoid
fires. The commenter did approve of funds being used for cleanup. They
also stated that government should be smaller. FEMA appreciates
receiving this comment although the comment is not directly related to
the cost and hour burden. If a grant is approved, the funds only pay
for minimum pre-fire activities and these must be pre-approved in order
to be eligible for funding. The funds used for pre-fire activities pay
for pre-positioning equipment and personnel so a fire can be more
quickly mitigated and contained, which helps reduce government fire-
fighting costs.

Collection of Information

    Title: Fire Management Assistance Grant Program.
    Type of information collection: Extension, without change, of a
currently approved information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0058.
    Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 078-0-1, Request for Fire
Management Assistance Declaration; FEMA Form 089-0-24, Request for Fire
Management Sub-grant; FEMA Form 078-0-2, Principal Advisor's Report.
    Abstract: The information collection is required to make grant
eligibility determinations for the Fire Management Assistance Grant
Program (FMAGP). These eligibility-based grants and subgrants provide
assistance to any eligible State, Indian tribal government, or local
government for the mitigation, management, and control of a fire on
public or private forest land or grassland that is threatening such
destruction as would constitute a major disaster. The data/information
gathered in the forms is used to determine the severity of the
threatening fire, current and forecast weather conditions, and
associated factors related to the fire and its potential threat as a
major disaster.
    Affected Public: State, local, or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 178.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 811 hours.
    Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents for the
hour burden is $42,626.16. There are no annual costs to respondents'
operations and maintenance costs for technical services. There are no
annual start-up or capital costs. The cost to the Federal Government is
$532,814.00.

    Dated: August 14, 2014.
Charlene D. Myrthil,
Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support Bureau, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2014-20048 Filed 8-22-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-23-P


[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 231 (Tuesday, December 1, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77207-77208]
[FR Doc No: 2020-26448]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 3409-032]

Boyne USA, Inc.; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing,
Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental
Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and
Conditions, and Prescriptions

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Subsequent Minor License.
    b. Project No.: 3409-032.
    c. Date filed: January 31, 2020.
    d. Applicant: Boyne USA, Inc. (Boyne USA).
    e. Name of Project: Boyne River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Boyne River in Boyne Valley Township,
Charlevoix County, Michigan. The project does not occupy federal land.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Tyler Prange, Area Manager, 1 Boyne Mountain
Rd., Boyne Falls, MI 49713;<PHONE_NUMBER>;
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. FERC Contact: Patrick Ely at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or (202) 502-
8570.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and
conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance date of this
notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this
notice.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions
using the Commission's eFiling system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000
characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at
https://ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment.aspx. You must include your
name and contact information at the end of your comments. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper
request. 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. The first page of any filing should include
docket number P-3409-032.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing
documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each
person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an
intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to
the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a
particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document
on that resource agency.
    k. This application has been accepted for filing and is now ready
for environmental analysis.
    The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a final rule on
July 15, 2020, revising the regulations under 40 CFR parts 1500-1518
that federal agencies use to implement NEPA (see Update to the
Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National
Environmental Policy Act, 85 FR 43304). The Final Rule became effective
on and applies to any NEPA process begun after September 14, 2020. An
agency may also apply the regulations to ongoing activities and
environmental documents begun before September 14, 2020, which includes
the proposed Boyne River Project. Commission staff intends to conduct
its NEPA review in accordance with CEQ's new regulations.
    l. The Boyne River Project consists of the following facilities:
(1) An existing 610-foot-long by 30-foot-high (left) earth-fill dam
embankment and a 180-

foot-long by 18-foot-high (right) earth-fill dam embankment; (2) a 132-
foot-long by 50 to 72-foot-wide by 12-foot-deep concrete lined headrace
channel; (3) a 35-foot-long concrete fixed crest spillway that
discharges to a transverse collection gallery, and a 77-foot-long by 5-
foot-diameter concrete discharge pipe that carries flow from the
collection gallery to a stilling basin; (4) a 20-foot-long by 8.3-foot-
wide to 16-foot-wide by 4-foot-deep stilling basin; (5) 6-foot wide by
7-foot 9-inches high sluice gate spillway; (6) a 72-foot-long by 5-
foot-diameter concrete pipe that carries the flow from the sluice gate
spillway to the stilling basin; (7) a 74-foot-long steel penstock
consisting of two 5-foot-diameter and one 7-foot-diameter sections; (8)
a 75-foot-long by 18-inch-diameter steel pipes that make up the
auxiliary spillway; (9) a 715-foot long by 100-foot-wide emergency
overflow spillway area; and (10) a 24-foot-long by 24-foot-wide
concrete powerhouse with a single 250-kilowatt propeller turbine. The
project also consists of a 100-foot-long, 2400-volt underground
transmission line connected to a pole-mounted transformer and a 2.34-
mile-long, 7.2/12.5-kilovolt overhead transmission line from the pole-
mounted transformer to the Boyne Mountain Resort side of the Consumers
Energy utility primary metering cabinet. The last 1,300 feet +/- at the
Boyne Mountain Resort end is also buried.
    m. A copy of the application can be viewed on the Commission's
website 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 Online
Support.
    n. Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene
in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure,
18 CFR 385.210, .211, and .214. In determining the appropriate action
to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments
filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with
the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any
comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or
before the specified comment date for the particular application.
    All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title
``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``COMMENTS,'' ``REPLY COMMENTS,''
``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or ``PRESCRIPTIONS;''
(2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project
number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the
name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or
intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR
385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and
conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and
otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may
obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of
any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each
representative of the applicant specified in the particular
application. A copy of all other filings in reference to this
application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons
listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this
proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.
    You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
    o. The license applicant must file no later than 60 days following
the date of issuance of this notice: (1) A copy of the water quality
certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including
proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request;
or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Please note
that the certification request must be sent to the certifying authority
and to the Commission concurrently.
    p. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according
to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as
appropriate.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                Milestone                           Target date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deadline for Filing Protest, Motion to     January 2021.
 Intervene, Comments, Recommendations,
 and Agency Terms and Conditions/
 Prescriptions.
Deadline for Filing Reply Comments.......  March 2021.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Dated: November 24, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-26448 Filed 11-30-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P


[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 116 (Monday, June 19, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27959-27960]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12694]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA-2016-0119]

Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S.
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: 30-day notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from
the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit
public comment on proposed collections of information. This document
describes one collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek
OMB approval.
    This notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR)
abstracted below will be forwarded to OMB for review and comment and
describes the nature of information collection and the expected burden.
The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period was published
on January 3, 2017. No public comments were received before the closing
date of March 6, 2017.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 19, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the docket number in
the heading of this document, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on
the electronic docket site by clicking on ``Help'' or ``FAQ.''
     Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Regardless of how you submit comments, you should mention the
docket number of this document.
    You may call the Docket Management Facility at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and
additional information on the rulemaking process, see the Public
Participation heading of the Supplementary Information section of this
document. Note that all comments received will be posted without change
to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided.
    Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov, or the street
address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Joyce, Marketing Specialist,
Office of Communications and Consumer Information (NCO-0200), National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE., W52-
238, Washington, DC, 20590. Mike Joyce's phone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>
and his email address is<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, NHTSA published a 60-day notice for public comment on
January 3, 2017 announcing the intent to conduct consumer research. No
public comments were received before the closing date of March 6, 2017.
This notice announces that NHTSA will be forwarding the ICR to OMB for
review and comment. NHTSA is seeking approval of this new collection.
    Title: Safety Ratings and Advanced Crash Avoidance Technologies
Consumer Research.
    OMB Control Number: 2127-new.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Request: New collection.
    Affected Public: For this collection, NHTSA plans to conduct an
online survey with 1,500 panel member

respondents that will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. In
order to identify 1,500 qualified respondents, approximately 18,520
respondents will be needed to complete a 1.5-minute screener. NHTSA
plans to administer this study one time, amounting to 963 burden hours.
    Prior to administering the online survey, NHTSA will administer a
cognitive test of the survey instrument. For the cognitive test, a
total of eight to 12 potential participants will be recruited via
dialed telephone screening calls, which are estimated to take 5 minutes
per response. The recruitment calls will utilize the screening section
of the survey document to determine qualified respondents. NHTSA
anticipates needing 55 minutes to allow respondents to navigate the
survey while also discussing their feedback on survey questions. The
Agency will conduct interviews with one respondent at a time.
    Based on experience, it is prudent to recruit up to 12 people in
order to help achieve at least eight participants showing up for the
cognitive tests. Approximately 600 potential participants will complete
a 1.5-minute pre-screen in order to identify a pool of potentially
qualified respondents. Among the 12 selected qualified recruits, the
total burden per participant is estimated to be 60 minutes (5 minutes
for the screening/recruiting telephone call, plus 55 minutes for the
interview). Therefore, the total annual estimated burden imposed by
this collection of information is approximately 990 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 990 hours.
    Number of Respondents: 1,512 (12 for cognitive interviews and 1,500
for online survey).
    Abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) was established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 (23 U.S.C.
101) to carry out a Congressional mandate to reduce the mounting number
of deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle
crashes on the Nation's highways. In support of this mission, NHTSA
previously conducted two comprehensive consumer research studies in
2012 and 2014 to better understand (1) the type of information
consumers seek during their vehicle purchase decisions, (2) consumer
comprehension of vehicle safety ratings, and (3) consumer knowledge and
interest in advanced crash avoidance technologies in order to guide
NHTSA communications. Building on that research, NHTSA proposes to
conduct a quantitative online survey that draws from findings in the
previous qualitative research studies to further explore consumer
perception, interest and understanding of the 5-star safety ratings
(including response to half-stars), overall vehicle scores, and
advanced crash avoidance technologies information to support the
development of consumer communications.
    Summary of the Collection of Information: In this collection of
information, NHTSA is seeking approval to conduct an online survey with
1,500 consumer respondents. The survey will be used to further support
findings from previous qualitative research studies and will achieve
the following objectives:
    (1) Confirm qualitative research findings with regard to vehicle
purchase decision-making criteria;
    (2) Identify and evaluate sources of vehicle safety information to
help inform the development of a consumer education program;
    (3) Understand consumer knowledge and interest in communications
around safety ratings;
    (4) Explore consumer knowledge, interest and engagement with
advanced crash avoidance technologies;
    (5) Assess consumer response to overall vehicle score; and,
    (6) Evaluate consumer perception of the 5-Star Safety Ratings and
its components (including potential incorporation of half-star
ratings).
    Description of the Need for the Information and the Proposed Use of
the Information: NHTSA will obtain critical information that will
fulfill a congressional mandate to improve highway traffic safety.
Specifically, the data from this collection will be used to enhance
consumer understanding of NHTSA's safety ratings and advanced crash
avoidance technologies and guide the development of communication
materials that will help consumers as they factor this information into
their vehicle purchase decisions. In addition, this data will be used
to substantiate the effectiveness of communications approaches.
    The results of this research will be used to inform communications
for the New Car Assessment Program's Government 5-Star Safety Ratings
program.
    Requested Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval
date.

    Issued in Washington, DC on: June 14, 2017.
Susan Gorcowski,
Associate Administrator, NHTSA NCO-010.
[FR Doc. 2017-12694 Filed 6-16-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-59-P