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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

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

    Docket Numbers: EC17-88-000.
    Applicants: Monongahela Power Company, Allegheny Energy Supply
Company, LLC.
    Description: Response of Monongahela Power Company to June 27, 2017
letter requesting additional information.
    Filed Date: 7/18/17.
    Accession Number: 20170718-5097.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/8/17.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:

    Docket Numbers: EG17-128-000.
    Applicants: Great Valley Solar 1, LLC.
    Description: EWG Self-Certification of Great Valley Solar 1, LLC.
    Filed Date: 7/19/17.
    Accession Number: 20170719-5046.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/9/17.

    Docket Numbers: EG17-129-000.
    Applicants: Great Valley Solar 2, LLC.
    Description: EWG Self-Certification of Great Valley Solar 2, LLC.
    Filed Date: 7/19/17.
    Accession Number: 20170719-5047.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/9/17.

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

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2906-008; ER10-2908-008; ER10-2910-008; ER10-
2911-008; ER11-4666-002; ER11-4667-002; ER11-4669-002; ER11-4670-002;
ER12-295-001; ER12-709-001.
    Applicants: Morgan Stanley Capitol Group Inc., MS Solar Solutions
Corp., Naniwa Energy LLC, Power Contract Financing II, L.L.C.,
NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 1, LLC, NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 2,
LLC, NaturEner Rim Rock Wind Energy, LLC, Naturener Montana Wind
Energy, LLC, NaturEner Power Watch, LLC, NaturEner Wind Watch, LLC.
    Description: Supplement to December 30, 2016 Updated Market Power
Analysis for the Northwest Region of the Morgan Stanley Public
Utilities, et. al.
    Filed Date: 7/18/17.
    Accession Number: 20170718-5079.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/8/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2104-000.
    Applicants: Southern Partners.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Southern Partners, INC MBR
Application to be effective 8/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 7/18/17.
    Accession Number: 20170718-5093.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/8/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2105-000.
    Applicants: Public Service Company of Colorado.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 20170713_Town of Center PPA
to be effective 4/11/2017.
    Filed Date: 7/18/17.
    Accession Number: 20170718-5118.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/8/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2106-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: DEC-PMPA RS No. 340 Revised
PPA to be effective 7/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 7/19/17.
    Accession Number: 20170719-5023.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/9/17.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: July 19, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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From: 	"Brandy Hughes"<EMAIL_ADDRESS> To: 	Rochelle Boyd/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA

Date: 	09/22/2010 01:06 PM

Subject: 	Secondary AL ICR Reporting Spreasheet

Rochelle,

Thanks for calling back this morning – I have one more question.  I have a spreadsheet dated 5-25 for data reporting, but noticed that THC was not included as a tab.  Do you have a more recent version of the spreadsheet that you want used for reporting that include THC?  We have this data summarized in our standard report.

Thanks,

The right source for emissions testing

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(615) 850-3508 office<PHONE_NUMBER> cell<PHONE_NUMBER> fax

209 10th Avenue South, Suite 408

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[Notices]
[Pages 73696-73697]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 5124-022]

Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Application
Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Establishing Procedural
Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: New Minor License.
    b. Project No.: 5124-022.
    c. Date Filed: October 30, 2020.
    d. Applicant: Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WEC).
    e. Name of Project: North Branch No. 3 Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the North Branch Winooski River in Washington,
County, Vermont. The project does not affect federal lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Patricia Richards, General Manager,
Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 8, 40 Church Street
East Montpelier, Vermont 05651; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER> or email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. FERC Contact: Michael Tust at<PHONE_NUMBER>; or email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this
time.
    k. Project Description:

Existing Project Facilities and Operation

    The project is located at the existing 115-foot-high, 1,525-foot-
long Wrightsville Dam which is owned, operated, and maintained by the
state of Vermont for flood control but also contains facilities
utilized by WEC for hydropower generation. The licensed project
consists of the following constructed facilities: A 445-foot-long, 5-
foot-diameter steel aboveground penstock emerging from the base of the
dam that conveys water to a 1,320-square-foot partially-buried project
powerhouse containing three fixed blade turbines with rated capacities
of 96, 259, and 578-kilowatts (kW) for a total installed capacity of
933 kW; a 750 square-foot substation located adjacent to the powerhouse
that steps up the voltage from 4.16 kilovolts (kV) to 12.5 kV; a 450-
foot-long, 12.5-kV transmission line; and appurtenant facilities.
    Water from Wrightsville Reservoir enters an existing non-project
intake structure at the dam containing two separate intake chambers: A
``hydropower bay'' located at an elevation of 631 feet and an overflow
bay located at an elevation of 635 feet. Water entering the hydropower
bay passes through trashracks, a headgate, and non-project conveyance
tunnel within the dam and is conveyed to the powerhouse through the
project penstock before re-entering the North Branch Winooski River
approximately 400 feet downstream of the dam creating a 400-foot
bypassed reach. Water entering the overflow bay passes

through trashracks and an overflow tunnel within the dam before being
discharged to the bypassed reach through a low-level outlet at the base
of the dam. WEC's three turbines located in the powerhouse cannot be
throttled; however, WEC operates its turbines in a specific sequence to
operate in near run-of-river mode while maintaining reservoir
elevations between 633 and 635 feet from September 1 through May 31 and
between 634 and 635 feet from June 1 through August 31. Additionally,
WEC maintains minimum flows of 3.4 cubic feet per second (cfs) in the
bypassed reach and 25 cfs in the North Branch Winooski River downstream
of the powerhouse.

Proposed Project Facilities and Operation

    WEC proposes to bring the following existing facilities into the
project boundary as project structures: the trash racks with one-inch
spacing and the 9.5-foot by 6.5-foot headgate located within the non-
project hydropower bay at the intake; the 1.3-foot by 1.5-foot
automated minimum flow gate located at the base of the wall separating
the two intake chambers used to pass minimum flows to the bypassed
reach; the 100 square-foot hydraulic house located within the dam
housing a hydraulic pump and controls used to operate the project
headgate and minimum flow gate; and the 550-foot-long dirt road used to
access the intake structure.
    WEC would continue to operate its three turbine units to replicate
near run-of-river operations and continue to maintain its existing
minimum flows both within the bypassed reach (i.e., 3.4 cfs) and
downstream of the powerhouse (i.e., 25 cfs). However, WEC proposes to
modify operations by using its minimum flow gate to release more flow
into the bypassed reach (up to 25 cfs) as generating units are turned
on and off to reduce flow fluctuations downstream of the powerhouse.
WEC also proposes to maintain the reservoir between an elevation of 634
and 635 feet year-round (rather than operating between 633-635 feet)
and would cease all generation when reservoir levels fall below 634
feet.
    l. Locations of the Application: In addition to publishing the full
text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides
all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents
via the internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number
excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access
the document. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the
Commission's Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a
National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19),
issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact FERC
at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,
(202) 502-8659.
    m. You may also register online at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
    n. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according
to the following preliminary Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the
schedule will be made as appropriate.

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Issue Notice of Acceptance/Notice  December 2020.
 of Ready for Environmental
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Filing of recommendations,         February 2021.
 preliminary terms and
 conditions, and fishway
 prescriptions.
Commission issues draft NEPA       August 2021.
 document.
Comments on draft NEPA document..  September 2021.
Filing of modified terms and       November 2021.
 conditions.
Commission issues final NEPA       February 2022.
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    o. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the
Commission no later than thirty (30) days from the issuance date of the
notice of ready for environmental analysis.

    Dated: November 13, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-67639; File No. SR-NASDAQ-2012-071]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Order
Approving a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 4758(a)(1)(A) To Reflect
a Change in NASDAQ's Routing Functionality

August 10, 2012.

I. Introduction

    On June 14, 2012, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``NASDAQ'' or
``Exchange''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a
proposed rule change to amend Rule 4758(a)(1)(A) to reflect a change in
NASDAQ's routing functionality. The proposed rule change was published
for comment in the Federal Register on June 29, 2012.\3\ The Commission
received no comment letters regarding the proposed rule change. This
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 67246 (June 25,
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II. Description

    NASDAQ has proposed to amend Rule 4758(a)(1)(A) to reflect a change
in NASDAQ's order routing functionality, which will allow routable
orders \4\ to simultaneously execute against NASDAQ available shares
and route to other markets for execution of the remainder of the order.
Currently, when a routable order is entered into the NASDAQ system, the
NASDAQ book is first checked for available shares. If such an order is
not filled or filled only partially, then the order is routed to away
markets with the best bid or best offer pursuant to NASDAQ's System
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    \4\ For purposes of this filing, a ``routable order'' is an
order entered into the NASDAQ System, which is not of an Order Type
precluded from routing to other markets.
    \5\ The ``System routing table'' is the proprietary process for
determining the specific trading venues to which the System routes
orders and the order in which it routes them. See Rule
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    NASDAQ stated that it has observed that upon partial execution of a
routable order at NASDAQ market participants often react to the order
by cancelling their orders on other markets and entering new orders at
inferior prices. This occurs because the current process directs the
order to NASDAQ before attempting to access available liquidity at
other markets and thereby allows market participants to react to the
execution (an effect known as ``market impact'' or ``information
leakage''). As a consequence, the available shares at the away market
are no longer available, resulting in a lower likelihood of
successfully accessing liquidity on away markets (i.e., the ``fill
rate'') and an increased likelihood of ultimately receiving an
execution at an inferior price. As such, NASDAQ has proposed to address
this by changing how the routing process will operate.
    NASDAQ has proposed to execute routable orders against the NASDAQ
book for available shares and to simultaneously route any remaining
shares to additional markets. Specifically, under the proposed change a
routable order would attempt to execute against the available shares at

NASDAQ and, to the extent the order would not be filled by such
available shares, NASDAQ would simultaneously route the remainder of
the order to other venues, according to NASDAQ's System routing table,
in a manner consistent with Regulation NMS (i.e., satisfying all
displayed protected quotes). In the event that the amount of shares on
other markets is insufficient to completely fill the order, or the
order fails to completely execute, NASDAQ would then post the remaining
shares on the NASDAQ book or cancel the remaining shares per the routed
order's instructions. NASDAQ believes that this simultaneous execution
against NASDAQ available shares and routing to other venues' shares
will avoid the deleterious effect of market impact discussed above and
result in overall faster and better executions of its members' routable
orders.
    NASDAQ noted, in its proposal, that it is not changing the
execution and routing sequence of all routable orders. The TFTY, SAVE,
SOLV, and CART orders are designed to execute serially as part of their
strategies, which is generally to reduce the blended fees associated
with transacting on multiple markets. As such, simultaneous routing of
such orders would not result in a better execution in terms of the
goals of these routable order types.

III. Discussion and Commission's Findings

    After careful review, the Commission finds that the proposed rule
change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange.\6\
In particular, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is
consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\7\ which requires, among
other things, that the rules of a national securities exchange be
designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments
to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national
market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public
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    \6\ In approving this proposal, the Commission has considered
the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital
formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    The proposed rule change meets these requirements in that it
promotes efficiency in the market, and should, as represented by
NASDAQ, increase the likelihood that a routable order will receive
faster and better executions. As a result, the proposed rule change
could improve NASDAQ's ability to effectively process routable orders.
For these reasons, the Commission believes that the proposed change is
consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act.\8\
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IV. Conclusion

    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\9\ that the proposed rule change (SR-NASDAQ-2012-071) is approved.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP11-111-000]

Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. Notice of Request Under
Blanket Authorization

    Take notice that on March 1, 2011, Gulfstream Natural Gas System,
L.L.C. (Gulfstream) filed a prior notice request pursuant to sections
157.205, 157.208, and 157.212 of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act, and Gulfstream's
blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP00-8, et al., for
authorization to construct, own, operate and maintain a new receipt
point on Gulfstream's existing system to receive natural gas from Gulf
LNG Pipeline, LLC in Jackson County, Mississippi. Specifically,
Gulfstream proposes to design and construct, one 30-inch tie-in
assembly connecting the outlet of the Gulf LNG Pipeline facilities to
Gulfstream's 36-inch diameter Line No. 060, electronic gas measurement
equipment, and chromatograph and other gas analyzers at the receipt
point, which Gulfstream will own, all as more fully set forth in the
application, which is open to the public for inspection. The filing may
also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary''
link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the
docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact
FERC at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or
TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding this prior notice should be directed to
Lisa A. Connolly, General Manager, Rates and Certificates, Gulfstream
Natural Gas System, L.L.C., 5400 Westheimer Court, P.O. Box 1642,
Houston, TX 77251-1642, telephone No.<PHONE_NUMBER>, and e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant
notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's
Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of
intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission's staff
may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's Regulations under
the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the request. If no protest
is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall
be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for
protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days

after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall
be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of
the NGA.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenter's will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with he Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenter's will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentary, will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests, and interventions via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site (http://www.ferc.gov) under the ``e-Filing'' link.

    Dated: March 10, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Operating
Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information
collection. Title 49 U.S.C., Section 44702 authorizes issuance of air
carrier operating certificates. 14 CFR part 135 prescribes requirement
for Air Carrier/Commercial Operators. The info collected shows
compliance and applicant eligibility.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by September 7, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy DePaepe at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0039.
    Title: Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations.
    Form Numbers: FAA form 8070-1.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: Title 49 U.S.C., Section 44702 authorizes issuance of
air carrier operating certificates. 14 CFR part 135 prescribes
requirement for Air Carrier/Commercial Operators. Each operator which
seeks to obtain, or is in possession of, an air carrier or FAA
operating certificate must comply with the requirements of 14 CFR part
135 in order to maintain data which is used to determine if the carrier
is operating in accordance with minimum safety standards. Air carrier
and commercial operator certification is completed in accordance with
14 CFR part 119. Part 135 contains operations and maintenance
requirements.
    Respondents: 2,426 operators.
    Frequency: Information is collected on occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 7.7 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,154,674 hours.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Ms. Kathy
DePaepe, Room 126B, Federal Aviation Administration, AES-200, 6500 S.
MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 2, 2012.
Albert R. Spence,
FAA Assistant Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises
Business Services Division, AES-200.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2009-0001; OMB No. 1660-0025]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; FEMA Grants Administration/Non-Disaster (ND)
Grants System

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice; 30-day notice and request for comments; revision of a
currently approved information collection; OMB No. 1660-0025; FEMA Form
112-0-2, Budget Information--Construction; 112-0-3, 112-0-3A, 112-0-3B,
112-0-3C, Summary Sheet for Assurances and Certifications; 112-0-4,
Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Program;
112-0-5, Report of Government Property; 112-0-6, Reconciliation of
Grants and Cooperative Agreements; 112-0-8, Budget Information--Non-
construction; 112-0-7, Obligating Document for Award/Amendment; 089-9,
Detailed Budget Worksheet.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has submitted
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 describes 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 August 2, 2010.

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, Office
of Records Management, 1800 South Bell Street, Arlington, VA 20598-
3005, facsimile number<PHONE_NUMBER>, or e-mail address FEMA-
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Collection of Information

    Title: FEMA Grants Administration/Non-Disaster (ND) Grants System.
    Type of information collection: Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0025.
    Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 112-0-2, Budget Information--
Construction; 112-0-3, 112-0-3A, 112-0-3B, 112-0-3C, Summary Sheet for
Assurances and Certifications; 112-0-4, Outlay Report and Request for
Reimbursement for Construction Program; 112-0-5, Report of Government
Property; 112-0-6, Reconciliation of Grants and Cooperative Agreements;
112-0-8, Budget Information--Non-construction; 112-0-7, Obligating
Document for Award/Amendment; 089-9, Detailed Budget Worksheet. The
form numbers have been changed since publication of

the 60-day Federal Register Notice at 74 FR 59217, Nov. 17, 2009.
    Abstract: The grant programs included in this collection are
important tools among a comprehensive set of measures to help
strengthen the Nation against risk associated with potential terrorist
attacks, natural and other disasters, as well as to plan and implement
mitigation efforts to lessen or alleviate such occurrences. FEMA uses
the information to evaluate applications for grants for various
disaster related and non-disaster grant opportunities which it
administers. FEMA is also implementing the use of the ND Grants System
to electronically accept grant applications from a subset of all non-
disaster grants currently administered by FEMA with the intention of
expanding this function to other non-disaster grants as soon as
possible.
    Affected Public: State, local or Tribal governments; Not-for-profit
institutions; Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,272.
    Frequency of Response: On Occasion.
    Estimated Average Hour Burden per Respondent: 347.23 Hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,177,847 Hours. The total
estimated annual hour burden has increased since publication of the 60-
day Federal Register Notice at 74 FR 59217, Nov. 17, 2009.
    Estimated Cost: There is no annual reporting or recordkeeping costs
associated with this collection.

    Dated: June 28, 2010.
Tammi Hines,
Acting Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support Bureau,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2010-16051 Filed 6-30-10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0403; Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-6]

Proposed Revocation of Class E Airspace and Proposed Amendment of
Class E Airspace; Honesdale, PA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to remove Class E airspace in Honesdale,
PA, as Spring Hill Airport has been abandoned, and controlled airspace
is no longer required. This action would also amend Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Cherry Ridge
Airport, and update the airport's geographic coordinates to coincide
with the FAA's database. This action would enhance the safety and
management of controlled airspace within the national airspace system.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 31, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to: The U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>, or<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify the
Docket No. FAA-2022-0403; Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-6, at the
beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in
    Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This proposed rulemaking is promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the
use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it would remove Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Spring Hill Airport, due to the closing of
the airport, and amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Cherry Ridge Airport, Honesdale, PA, to support
IFR operations in the area.

Comments Invited

    Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by
submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and
suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned
regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited
on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and
energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA-2021-0403 and Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-6) and be submitted in
triplicate to the DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on
this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped
postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA-2021-0403; Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-6.'' The postcard
will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule.
The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the comment
closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for address and telephone number)
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined between 8:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, at the
office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration,
Room 350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective
September 15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F
lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service
routes, and reporting points.

The Proposal

    The FAA proposes an amendment to 14 CFR 71 to remove Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Spring
Hill Airport, as the airport has closed. Therefore, the airspace is no
longer necessary. This action would also amend Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Cherry Ridge
Airport, Honesdale, PA, by removing Wilkes-Barre VORTAC from the
description, as it is no longer necessary. This action would also
update the geographic coordinates of Cherry Ridge Airport to coincide
with the FAA's database. This action would enhance the safety and
management of controlled airspace within the national airspace system.
    Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class
E airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
is published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore, (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    This proposal would be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is
amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

AEA PA E5 Honesdale, PA [Amended]

Cherry Ridge Airport, PA
    (Lat. 41[deg]30'56'' N, long. 75[deg]15'06'' W)
Honesdale Sports Complex Heliport Point in Space Coordinates
    (Lat. 41[deg]34'11'' N, long. 75[deg]14'49'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.3-mile radius of Cherry Ridge Airport, and that airspace
within a 6-mile radius of the point in space coordinates serving the
Honesdale Sports Complex Heliport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 7, 2022.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2022-07969 Filed 4-13-22; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 11291-023-IN]

Star Mill, Inc.; Notice of Availability of Environmental
Assessment

September 9, 2009.
    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, 18 CFR Part
380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47879), the Office of Energy Projects has
reviewed the proposed termination of license by implied surrender for
the Star Milling and Electric Minor Water Power Project, located on the
Fawn River in La Grange

County, Indiana, and has prepared an Final Environmental Assessment
(FEA).
    The FEA contains the Commission staff's analysis of the potential
environmental effects of the proposed action (termination by implied
surrender with project facilities in place), alternative action
(termination by implied surrender with partial/full dam removal), and
no-action alternative (project would remain licensed and subject to
license requirements). On September 3, 2009, the Commission issued an
Order Conditionally Terminating License by Implied Surrender which
authorized the implied surrender with the project facilities in place.
The FEA is attached to the order.
    A copy of the FEA is on file with the Commission and is available
for inspection. The FEA may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site
at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket
number (P-11291) excluding the last three digits in the docket number
field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll-free at 1-866-208-3372,
or for TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-22232 Filed 9-15-09; 8:45 am]

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[Pages 11332-11334]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-1030]
RIN 1625-AA09

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Duluth Ship Canal, Duluth-
Superior Harbor, MN

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a drawbridge opening schedule
for the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge for vessels under 300 gross tons.
Scheduled drawbridge openings will improve traffic congestion in the
area and enhance safety for all modes of transportation.

DATES: This rule is effective April 1, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments and related materials received from the public, as
well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the
docket, are part of docket USCG-2010-1030 and are available online by
going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-1030 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' This material is also
available for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility
(M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or e-mail Mr. Lee Soule, Bridge Management Specialist, Ninth Coast
Guard District; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
If you have questions on viewing material in the docket, call Renee V.
Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District, published a temporary
deviation from these regulations, with request for comments, on April
22, 2010, in the Federal Register (75 FR 20918). The temporary
deviation was used to test a new bridge schedule during the 2010
navigation and tourist season. On December 8, 2010, we published a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Drawbridge Operation
Regulation; Duluth Ship Canal, Duluth-Superior Harbor, MN. in the
Federal Register (75 FR 76324). We received two comments in response to
the proposed rule. No public meeting was requested, and none was held.

Basis and Purpose

    The Duluth Aerial Bridge is located 0.25 miles from Duluth Harbor
North Pier Light at the lakeward end of the Duluth Ship Canal. It is a
vertical lift type bridge that provides 15 feet of vertical clearance
in the down position and up to 141 feet in the open position. The
bridge currently opens on signal for all vessel traffic that requires a
bridge opening. Marine traffic on the waterway consists of both large
and smaller commercial vessels, as well as both power and sail
recreational vessels. Pursuant to 33 CFR 117.8 various entities in
Duluth requested scheduled openings instead of opening on signal. The
requesting entities included the City of Duluth, the Duluth Fire
Department-Emergency Management, the Duluth Police Department, the Park
Point Community Association, and the Canal Park Business Association.
The scheduled drawbridge openings were requested during the peak
navigation and tourist season to improve the flow of vehicular traffic
over the bridge, relieve vehicular traffic congestion near the bridge
and on city streets on both sides of the bridge (Park Point and Canal
Park), improve access and response times for emergency response
entities, and enhance pedestrian safety in the vicinity of the bridge.
The test schedule allowed for scheduled bridge openings on the hour and
half-hour for all vessels under 300 gross tons between the hours of 6
a.m. and 9 p.m., seven days per week, and on signal between 9 p.m. and
6 a.m., from May 3 to October 29, 2010. The bridge continued to open on
signal at all times for all vessels over 300 gross tons and Federal,
state, and local government vessels, vessels in distress, commercial
vessels engaged in rescue or emergency salvage operations, vessels
engaged in pilot duties, and vessels seeking shelter from severe
weather. The City of Duluth collected data throughout the test period
related to vehicular and vessel traffic counts, and the number of
bridge openings. In addition to the data collected, each stakeholder
had the opportunity to amplify their written comments and provide
additional direct input to the Coast Guard during the October 20, 2010
meeting. During the stakeholder meeting it was generally agreed by all
parties that the scheduled bridge openings appeared to improve the
general flow of vehicular traffic on both sides of the bridge and
reduced vehicular traffic congestion. Regarding the time of year and
hours each day that the scheduled openings would apply, it was
generally agreed during the stakeholders meeting that the scheduled
openings would be beneficial and effective between Memorial Day and
Labor Day each year between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. The data
below collected by the City of Duluth illustrates support for the times
and dates:

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                               May                  June                  July                   Aug                   Sep                   Oct
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                                                           TOTAL VESSELS UNDER 300 GROSS TONS
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             2009                   383                  1287                  2015                  1974                  1331                   212
             2010                   528                  1066                  2088                  1430                  1016                   380
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                                                                  TOTAL BRIDGE OPENINGS
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             2009                   320                   841                  1097                  1184                   800                   350
             2010                   300                   576                   860                   630                   752                   429
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                                                            TOTAL VEHICLES (BOTH DIRECTIONS)
                                                      (Vehicular counts were not collected in 2009)
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             2010               102,564               210,539               266,000               230,668               160,591               163,110
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                                                                    6 a.m.-7 a.m.             7 a.m.-8 a.m.
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                                      TOTAL AVERAGE VEHICLES FOR EACH HOUR
June........................................................                    68.20                     97.53
July........................................................                    58.77                     87.80
August......................................................                    50.04                     84.09
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    In addition to the two scheduled openings per hour, vessels will
continue to have access to the harbor through the alternate Superior,
Wisconsin, Entry Channel, as well as passage thru the Aerial Bridge
during unscheduled openings for commercial vessels. This rule will
provide for the reasonable balance of all modes of transportation and
effectively accomplish the requested goal of improving traffic
congestion and safety in the area of the Duluth Aerial Bridge. This
final rule also adjusts the current required advance notice requirement
for vessels from 24-hours to 12-hours vessels between January 1 and
March 15.

Discussion of Comments and Changes

    The Coast Guard received two comments regarding the NPRM, one that
was successfully received by the Docket Management Facility, and the
second by direct email. Both comments were from private citizens. The
first comment cited that members of the Park Point Community
Association were invited to the stakeholder meeting on October 20, 2010
described in the NPRM, however no representative from Park Point
Community Association attended, that there was no provision in the
proposed rule providing priority for emergency vehicles to cross the
bridge, and that the proposed schedule should be extended to twelve
months instead of providing only for the peak tourist season.
    The October 20, 2010 stakeholders meeting was attended by a Duluth
City Councilwoman, who stated at the meeting she was representing Park
Point residents. Additionally, all Park Point residents had the
opportunity to provide comments during the test deviation as well as
during the comment period for the NPRM. Regarding priority for
emergency vehicles, 33 CFR 117.31(a) states that upon receiving
notification that an emergency vehicle is responding to an emergency
situation, a drawtender must make all reasonable efforts to have the
drawspan closed at the time the emergency vehicle arrives.
    As described in the Basis and Purpose section above, all data, and
all other comments, indicate that the dates and times in this final
rule are the appropriate dates and times for scheduled drawbridge
openings, and not throughout the whole year.
    The second comment, received by direct email, was from a local
recreational vessel operator. The comment stated no general objection
to the schedule, but he also stated the schedule did not appear to
improve general vehicular and pedestrian traffic congestion. All other
accounts of the scheduled openings indicate that the schedule has
helped reduce traffic congestion and improved safety for all modes of
transportation.
    The Coast Guard decided not to make any changes to the proposed
rule.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order. The rule will establish permanent
scheduled openings and revise the advance notice time during winter
seasons from twenty-four hours to twelve hours. The scheduled bridge
openings are expected to improve vehicular traffic congestion and
safety near the bridge while still providing for reasonable openings
for vessel traffic.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. 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
would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities. This rule continues to provide at least two drawbridge
openings per hour between 7:00 a.m. and 9 p.m. each day, and openings
at any time during all other hours, as well as during unscheduled
transits of commercial vessels. The test schedule implemented this year
resulted in only minor adjustments in schedules or operations for all
entities. Additionally, all vessels that do not require bridge openings
may transit the drawbridge at any time, and the alternate Superior,
Wisconsin, Entry Channel may be used by all vessels at any time.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), in the NPRM we offered to
assist small entities in understanding the rule so that they could
better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking
process.

Collection of Information

    This rule would call for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed

this rule under that Order and have determined that it does not have
implications for federalism.

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.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule would not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and would not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    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.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01, and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and
have concluded that this action is one of a category of actions which
do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the
human environment. This rule is categorically excluded under figure 2-
1, paragraph (32(e), of the Instruction.
    Under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the instruction, an
environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are not required for this rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117

    Bridges.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 117 as follows:

PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Revise Sec.  117.661 to read as follow:

Sec.  117.661  Duluth Ship Canal (Duluth-Superior Harbor).

    The draw of the Duluth Ship Canal Aerial bridge, mile 0.25 at
Duluth, shall open on signal; except that, from the Friday before
Memorial Day through the Tuesday after Labor Day each year, between the
hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., seven days a week, the drawbridge shall
open on the hour and half-hour for vessels under 300 gross tons, if
needed; and the bridge will open on signal for all vessels from 9 p.m.
to 7 a.m., seven days a week, and at all times for Federal, state, and
local government vessels, vessels in distress, commercial vessels
engaged in rescue or emergency salvage operations, commercial-assist
towing vessels engaged in towing or port operations, vessels engaged in
pilot duties, vessels seeking shelter from severe weather, and all
commercial vessels 300 gross tons or greater. From January 1 through
March 15, the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is
given. The opening signal is one prolonged blast, one short blast, one
prolonged blast, one short blast. If the drawbridge is disabled, the
bridge authorities shall give incoming and outgoing vessels timely and
dependable notice, by tug service if necessary, so that the vessels do
not attempt to enter the canal.

    Dated: February 7, 2011.
M.N. Parks,
Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard, Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Upon Written Request Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
20549-2736.

Extension:
    Form 1-E, Regulation E, SEC File No. 270-221, OMB Control No.
3235-0232.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the ``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget a request for extension of the previously
approved collection of information discussed below.
    Form 1-E (17 CFR 239.200) under the Securities Act of 1933 (15
U.S.C. 77a et seq.) (``Securities Act'') is the form that a small
business investment company (``SBIC'') or business development company
(``BDC'') uses to notify the Commission that it is claiming an
exemption under Regulation E from registering its securities under the
Securities Act. Rule 605 of Regulation E (17 CFR 230.605) under the
Securities Act requires an SBIC or BDC claiming such an exemption to
file an offering circular with the Commission that must also be
provided to persons to whom an offer is made. Form 1-E requires an
issuer to provide the names and addresses of the issuer, its
affiliates, directors, officers, and counsel; a description of events
which would make the exemption unavailable; the jurisdictions in which
the issuer intends to offer the securities; information about
unregistered securities issued or sold by the issuer within one year
before filing the notification on Form 1-E; information as to whether
the issuer is presently offering or contemplating offering any other
securities; and exhibits, including copies of the rule 605 offering
circular and any underwriting contracts.
    The Commission uses the information provided in the notification on
Form 1-E and the offering circular to determine whether an offering
qualifies for the exemption under Regulation E. The Commission
estimates that, each year, one issuer files one notification on Form 1-
E, together with offering circulars, with the Commission.\1\ Based on
the Commission's experience with disclosure documents, we estimate that
the burden from compliance with Form 1-E and the offering circular
requires approximately 100 hours per filing. The annual burden hours
for compliance with Form 1-E and the offering circular would be 100
hours (1 response x 100 hours per response). Estimates of the burden
hours are made solely for the purposes of the PRA, and are not derived
from a comprehensive or even a representative survey or study of the
costs of SEC rules and forms.
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notifications on Form 1-E, together with offering circulars, during
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    Dated: May 6, 2015.
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			  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

		        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

			  OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

			          WASHINGTON, D.C.

Issued by the Department of Transportation on September 23, 2003

NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN -- DOCKET OST 2003-16163

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

This serves as notice to the public of the action described below, taken
by the Department official indicated (no additional confirming order
will be issued in this matter).

Applicant:  POLYNESIAN LIMITED
                              Date Filed:  September 11, 2003

Relief requested:  Exemption from 49 U.S.C. section 40109(g) to permit
the applicant to conduct scheduled, combination services between Pago
Pago, American Samoa, and Ofu, American Samoa, and between Pago Pago and
Ta'u, American Samoa, through November 8, 2003, using 19-seat Twin Otter
aircraft.  The applicant stated that Samoa Aviation, which had been
serving with its Twin Otter aircraft, has suspended service while its
sole aircraft undergoes eight weeks of required maintenance (no other
U.S. carrier provides scheduled service in the markets involved).
Polynesian stated that, under an arrangement it has reached with the
Government of American Samoa, it is prepared to provide several flights
per week in the affected markets, with the Government of American Samoa
reimbursing its costs of operation, until Samoa Aviation resumes
operations.  It further stated that, absent its services, the residents
of American Samoa would not have access to inter-island air
transportation, and that these residents, and the economy of American
Samoa, would suffer as a result.

Applicant representative:  Charles F. Donley II,<PHONE_NUMBER>        DOT
analyst:  Allen F. Brown,<PHONE_NUMBER>

Responsive pleadings:  Polynesian Limited served its application on
those U.S. carriers having the potential to conduct these intra-American
Samoa services.  Each of these carriers, except Samoa Aviation and
Hawaiian Airlines (see below), indicated that it did not have aircraft
available to conduct the proposed operations and that it had no comment
or did not oppose grant of the requested authority.

On September 12, 2003, Samoa Aviation filed an answer, stating that
there is no reason to grant Polynesian’s request.  Samoa Aviation
stated that while it is “on the verge” of putting its aircraft into
maintenance, it will in fact be operating a reduced schedule for the
next several weeks (one flight per week in each of the two island
markets), at which time it plans to wet lease equipment from the New
Zealand company Air National (see Docket OST 2003-16117) for
continuation of its service, while maintenance is being performed on its
Twin Otter.

On September 15, 2003, Hawaiian Airlines filed a pleading.  Hawaiian
stated that it does not object to the Department’s granting Polynesian
Limited’s request, if the grant is limited in duration to 60 days and
the exemption is limited to the present seating capacity provided by
Samoa Aviation in the markets to be served by Polynesian’s exemption.

On September 22, 2003, Polynesian Limited filed a reply to the pleadings
of Samoa Aviation and Hawaiian Airlines.  Polynesian asserts that, even
if Samoa Aviation is continuing intra-American Samoa services with
reduced capacity, that capacity is inadequate to meet the community’s
current need for lift.  Polynesian stated that Samoa Aviation can only
operate ten roundtrip flights before it must put its aircraft into
maintenance; and that Samoa Aviation in the past operated between two
and three daily roundtrip flights in the affected market, in contrast to
the two flights per week Samoa Aviation now proposes to operate.
Polynesian stated that Air National, from which Samoa Aviation plans to
wet-lease aircraft in the future, has not completed its application for
Department authority and, in any event, the Federal Aviation
Administration does not permit U.S. air carriers to wet-lease aircraft
from foreign carriers.  Polynesian further stated that limiting the
number of seats it may offer, as Hawaiian suggests, would hinder its
ability to assist American Samoa.  With its reply, Polynesian attached
two letters from the Governor of American Samoa.  In the first,
addressed to Samoa Aviation, the Governor cited the difficulty the
reduced schedule of Samoa Aviation was causing the people of American
Samoa.  In the second, addressed to the Secretary of Transportation, the
Governor

stated that Samoa Aviation had been operating 266 weekly seats in the
inter-island markets; that it was currently operating only 38 weekly
seats; that passengers were being stranded; and that Samoa Aviation
“is simply not able to provide adequate minimum service for the market
at this time.”

Statutory Standards:  Under 49 U.S.C. section 40109(g), we may authorize
a foreign air carrier to carry commercial traffic between U.S. points
(i.e., cabotage traffic) under limited circumstances.  Specifically, we
must find that the authority is required in the public interest; that
because of an emergency created by unusual circumstances not arising in
the normal course of business the traffic cannot be accommodated by U.S.
carriers holding certificates under 49 U.S.C. section 41102; that all
possible efforts have been made to place the traffic on U.S. carriers;
and that the transportation is necessary to avoid unreasonable hardship
to the traffic involved (an additional required finding, concerning
emergency transportation during labor disputes, was not relevant here).

        DISPOSITION

Action: Approved in part, remainder deferred (see below).
                    Action date:  September 23, 2003

Basis for approval:  We are granting Polynesian Limited authority to
operate its proposed intra-American Samoa services, using its 19-seat
Twin Otter aircraft, for a period of 30 days (that is, through October
23, 2003), or until five days after we are notified that Samoa Aviation
or another U.S. carrier is providing the level of service that was being
provided in these markets prior to the onset of Samoa Aviation’s
reduction of services, whichever occurs first.  We are deferring action
on the remaining portion of Polynesian’s application, i.e., to
continue this operation through November 8, 2003.

In acting favorably on this request for emergency cabotage authority, we
find that Polynesian Limited’s request met all the relevant criteria
of 49 U.S.C. section 40109(g) for the grant of an exemption of this type
and that the grant is required in the public interest.

The effects of the severe cutbacks in service in the inter-island
American Samoa markets by Samoa Aviation, the only U.S. carrier
conducting service in the inter-island markets involved (and the
prospective impact of the cessation of service when Samoa Aviation must
put its sole aircraft into maintenance), clearly constitute an emergency
created by unusual circumstances not arising in the normal course of
business.  As Polynesian and the Governor of American Samoa have
documented, neither Samoa Aviation nor any other U.S. carrier appears
able at this time to provide the level of service necessary to meet the
needs of American Samoa, an isolated multi-island community uniquely
dependent on air transportation.  Further, provision of the services
Polynesian proposes is clearly needed to prevent undue hardship to the
residents of American Samoa, a number of whom, as noted by the Governor
of American Samoa, have already had their travel plans disrupted by the
inadequacies of the services currently offered in the affected markets.

Given these circumstances, we find that the standards for grant of
emergency cabotage authority have been met, and that grant of the
exemption requested by Polynesian, for a 30-day term, is warranted.

In taking this action, we are not persuaded by Samoa Aviation’s
assertion that its current limited service in the market, or its planned
wet-lease arrangement with Air National, justify denial of this
authority.  The Governor of American Samoa has noted the effects of the
severe cutbacks in service in the inter-island markets.  Moreover, Air
National, a foreign air carrier of New Zealand, currently holds no
Department authority and would itself require emergency cabotage
authority (for which it has applied) in order to conduct services for
Samoa Aviation.  There are regulatory questions regarding the
arrangement between Samoa Aviation and Air National, including whether
that arrangement would even be eligible for FAA approval (see CFR
121.153(c)).  In these circumstances, we do not see the arguments of
Samoa Aviation as a basis to withhold approval of the Polynesian
request.

We also do not see merit to Hawaiian’s view that we should limit the
seating capacity operated by Polynesian under this authority.  Given the
critical need for Polynesian’s service in the affected markets, and
the fact that some passengers already have been unable to travel on the
dates they wished, we see no public interest reason to hinder
Polynesian’s efforts to provide American Samoa with the level of
inter-island service it requires.

As provided in 49 U.S.C. section 40109(g), we will review this exemption
near the end of this 30-day term to see if the unusual circumstances
that established the need for the exemption still exist, and will decide
at that time whether the situation warrants extension of this authority
for an additional term.

Finally, we found that the applicant is qualified to perform its
proposed operation.  Except to the extent exempted/waived, this
authority is subject to our standard exemption conditions.

Action taken by:      Michael W. Reynolds

                                  Acting Assistant Secretary for

                                     Aviation and International Affairs

An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide
Web at:

http://dms.dot.gov//reports/reports_aviation.asp


[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 31, 2012)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0078]

Commercial Driver's license (CDL) Standards; Rotel North American
Tours, LLC; Application for Renewal of Exemption; Request for Comments

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of application for renewal of exemption; request for
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that Rotel North American Tours, LLC (Rotel),
has applied for renewal of its current exemption permitting 22 drivers
employed by Rotel and possessing German CDLs, to operate commercial
motor vehicles in the United States without a CDL issued by one of the
States. Of the 22 named drivers, five drivers are new and will be
replacing five drivers who are no longer employed by Rotel. Like the
other 17 Rotel drivers operating under the current exemption, the five
new drivers are non-residents of the U.S. and holders of German CDLs.
Rotel asks that the current exemption, due to expire July 30, 2012, be
renewed subject to the terms and conditions of the current exemption
for an additional period of 2 years. The five new Rotel drivers would
be subject to all the terms and conditions of the renewed exemption.
FMCSA requests public comments on Rotel's application.

DATES: If approved, this exemption would be effective from July 31,
2012 through July 30, 2014. Comments must be received on or before
March 1, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket
Management System Number FMCSA-2008-0078 by any of the following
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov. In
the ENTER KEYWORD OR ID box enter FMCSA-2008-0078 and click on the tab
labeled SEARCH. On the ensuing page, click on any tab labeled SUBMIT A
COMMENT on the extreme right of the page and a page should open that is
titled ``Submit a Comment.'' You may identify yourself under section 1,
ENTER INFORMATION, or you may skip section 1 and remain anonymous. You
enter your comments in section 2, TYPE COMMENT & UPLOAD FILE. When you
are ready to submit your comments, click on the tab labeled SUBMIT.
Your comment is then submitted to the docket; and you will receive a
tracking number.

     Fax: 1<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility: U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and
docket number. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and
additional information on the exemption process, see the Public
Participation heading below. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to www.regulations.gov at any time, and in the
ENTER KEYWORD OR ID box enter FMCSA-2008-0078 and click on the tab
labeled SEARCH.
    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 the
U.S. Department of Transportation's online privacy policy at
www.dot.gov/privacy or the complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on December 29, 2010 (75 FR 82133).
    Public Participation: The www.regulations.gov Web site is generally
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can obtain
electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the
``help'' section of the www.regulations.gov Web site. If you want us to
notify you that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement
page that appears after submitting comments online.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Pearlie Robinson, FMCSA Driver and
Carrier Operations Division, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and
Operations, Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Section 4007 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
(Pub. L. 105-178, 112 Stat. 107, June 9, 1998) amended 49 U.S.C. 31315
and 31136(e) to provide authority to grant exemptions from motor
carrier safety regulations. Under its regulations, FMCSA must publish a
notice of each exemption application in the Federal Register (49 CFR
381.315(a)). The Agency must provide the public an opportunity to
inspect the information relevant to the application, including any
safety analyses that have been conducted. The Agency must also provide
an opportunity for public comment on the application.
    The Agency reviews the safety analyses and the public comments, and
determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a level
of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be
achieved by complying with the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The
decision of the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49
CFR 381.315(b)) with the reason for denying or, in the alternative, the
specific person or class of persons receiving the exemption, and the
regulatory provision or provisions from which the exemption is granted.
The notice must also specify the effective period of the exemption (up
to 2 years), and explain the terms and conditions of the exemption. The
exemption may be renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)).
    The FMCSA has granted comparable exemptions for Rotel drivers in
the past, beginning in 2008. The most recent Agency notice of final
disposition was published on August 2, 2010, granting exemption for the
same purpose to 22 Rotel drivers with German CDLs (75 FR 45200).
Further information about past Rotel exemption requests and approvals
is contained in the docket FMCSA-2008-0078 at www.regulations.gov.

Rotel's Request for Renewal

    Rotel is a German bus company that has offered German visitors
tours of North America by bus for over 35 years. Rotel imports its own
buses, which are licensed in the United States and meet all U.S.
requirements. German drivers are preferred because they speak the
language fluently and perform a variety of services for the visitors in
addition to driving.
    By letter dated October 21, 2011, Rotel applied for renewal of its
current exemption from the requirement that operators of CMVs obtain a
CDL from one of the States. The letter is available in the docket for
this notice. Rotel asks that the 17 individuals who are currently
exempt continue to be exempt from the CDL licensing requirement of 49
CFR 383.23 for an additional 2 years. Rotel asks that five new drivers
replacing five of the Rotel drivers who are no longer employed be
exempted from the CDL requirements and be subject to the terms and
conditions of the renewed exemption. Each of these individuals is a
non-resident of the U.S., a holder of a valid German CDL, and an
experienced CMV operator. The drivers are, as follows:

Josef Dangl, Reinfried Dangl, Michael Eiler, Klaus Endres, Helmut
Erbersdobler, Reinhard Freudenstein, Alexander Friedl, Peter Hess,
Gerhard Kinateder, Hermann Lichtenauer, Karl Lippl, Horst Mahl, Franz
Manzinger, Fabian Maurer, Rudolf Ramsl, Paul Schl[ouml]gl, Karl-Heinz
Schmitz, Josef Stockinger, Josef Vogl, Klaus Weber, Markus W[ouml]lfl,
Norbert Zechmesiter

    Rotel believes these drivers possess sufficient knowledge, skills,
and experience to ensure a level of safety that is equivalent to, or
greater than, the level of safety that would be obtained by complying
with the requirement for a U.S. CDL. If the Agency determines that this
application should be granted, the Rotel drivers would be subject to
the terms and conditions of the current Rotel exemption. In accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(4) and 31136(e), FMCSA requests public comments
on Rotel's request for its exemption to allow the 22 Rotel CDL drivers
named above to be exempt from 49 CFR 383.23 from July 31, 2012, through
July 30, 2014.

Method To Ensure an Equivalent or Greater Level of Safety

    Drivers applying for a German-issued CDL must undergo a training
program and pass knowledge and skills tests. FMCSA has previously
determined that the process for obtaining a German-issued CDL
adequately assesses the driver's ability to safely operate CMVs in the
U.S.. Therefore, the process for obtaining a German-issued CDL is
considered to be comparable to, or as effective as, the requirements of
49 CFR part 383 for obtaining a CDL in the United States.
    As with any application for any exemption, FMCSA will review all
available records for any possible information that would be relevant
to the approval of the exemption.

Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(4) and 31136(e), FMCSA
requests public comments on the renewal of Rotel's exemption from the
requirements of 49 CFR 383.23. The FMCSA will review all comments
received and determine whether the renewal of the exemption is
consistent

with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e). Comments
received after the comment closing date will be filed in the public
docket and will be considered to the extent practicable.

    Issued on: January 20, 2012.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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