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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER18-974-000]

NTE Carolinas, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based
Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding
NTE Carolinas, LLC's application for market-based rate authority, with
an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a
request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is March 28, 2018.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for electronic review in the
Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an
eSubscription link on the website that enables subscribers to receive
email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s).
For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
[email protected], or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: March 8, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0684; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00194-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON
2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an
improper heat treatment process applied during the manufacturing of
certain titanium screws. This proposed AD would require replacement of
certain titanium screws, as specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by
reference. 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 October 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.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For EASA material that will be incorporated by reference (IBR) in
this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in
the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0684.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0684; 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, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and 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-2021-0684; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-00194-T'' 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
the 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 proposed AD.

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 Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any
commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated
as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2021-0047, dated February 16, 2021
(EASA AD 2021-0047) (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON
2000EX airplanes.
    This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an improper heat
treatment process applied during the manufacturing of certain Decomatic
titanium screws. The improper heat treatment process led to a hydrogen

concentration rate in the material of the affected screws that was
above the allowable limit. The FAA is proposing this AD to address
failure of an affected screw installed in a critical location, possibly
resulting in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. See the MCAI
for additional background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2021-0047 describes procedures for replacement of certain
Decomatic titanium screws (including an inspection of the bore
dimension and corrective actions (oversizing or repair)). The EASA AD
also restricts installation of certain Decomatic titanium screws. This
material 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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD because the FAA
evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other
products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2021-0047 described previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the
FAA proposes to incorporate EASA AD 2021-0047 by reference in the FAA
final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with
EASA AD 2021-0047 in its entirety through that incorporation, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this proposed AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading
of a particular section in EASA AD 2021-0047 does not mean that
operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD
requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance times,''
compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section
titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in EASA AD 2021-
0047. Service information required by EASA AD 2021-0047 for compliance
will be available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0684 after the FAA final rule is
published.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 30 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:

                                     Estimated Costs for Required Actions *
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               Labor cost                   Parts cost         Cost per product         Cost on U.S.  operators
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Up to 90 work-hours x $85 per hour = Up               $0  Up to $7,650..............  Up to $229,500.
 to $7,650.
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* The FAA has received no definitive information regarding cost estimates for these parts.

    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this
proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected operators. The FAA does not control warranty
coverage for affected operators. As a result, the FAA has included all
known costs in the cost estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    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

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

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2021-0684; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-00194-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

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

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2021-0047, dated February 16, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0047).
    (1) Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
    (2) Model FALCON 900EX airplanes.
    (3) Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 51, Standard
Practices/Structures.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of an improper heat treatment
process applied during the manufacturing of certain Decomatic
titanium screws. The FAA is issuing this AD to address failure of an
affected screw installed in a critical location, possibly resulting
in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2021-0047.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0047

    (1) Where EASA AD 2021-0047 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0047 does not apply
to this AD.
    (3) Where EASA AD 2021-0047 specifies to ``replace each
serviceable part,'' for this AD that replacement includes an
inspection of the bore dimension and corrective actions (oversizing
or repair), as specified in the service information referenced in
EASA AD 2021-0047.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-0047
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Dassault
Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For information about EASA AD 2021-0047 contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You
may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. This material may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2021-0684.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Issued on August 12, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0085; Airspace Docket No. 20-ASO-2]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class D Airspace; Jacksonville NAS, FL, and
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Mayport, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: This action corrects a final rule published in the Federal
Register on June 2, 2020 amending Class D and E airspace for
Jacksonville NAS and Mayport, FL. The FAA inserted an effective date of
July 16, 2020. The correct date is August 13, 2020.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 13, 2020. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1
Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual revision of
FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    The FAA published a final rule in the Federal Register (85 FR
33536, June 2, 2020) for Doc. No. FAA-2020-0085, amending airspace at
Jacksonville NAS, FL and Mayport, FL. Subsequent to publication, the
FAA found that the effective date of this action was incorrect. This
action corrects the error.
    Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in
Paragraphs 5000 and 6004, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11D, dated
August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, which is incorporated
by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15,
2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

Correction to Final Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by correcting the effective date as follows:
    The effective date listed under the DATES header is changed to
August 13, 2020.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this regulation: (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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 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(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854,
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019,
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

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ASO FL D Jacksonville NAS, FL [Amended]

Jacksonville NAS (Towers Field), FL

    (Lat. 30[deg]14'01'' N, long. 81[deg]40'34'' W)
Jacksonville TACAN
    (Lat. 30[deg]14'05'' N, long. 81[deg]40'30'' W)
Herlong Recreational Airport, FL
    (Lat. 30[deg]16'40'' N, long. 81[deg]48'21'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface of the Earth, to
and including 2,600 feet MSL, within a 5.3-mile radius of
Jacksonville NAS (Towers Field) and within 1 mile north and 2.5
miles south of the Jacksonville TACAN 270 radial, extending from the
5.3-mile radius to 6.5 miles west of the TACAN; excluding that
airspace within a 1.8-mile radius of the Herlong Recreational
Airport.

ASO FL D Mayport, FL [Amended]

Mayport NS (ADM David L McDonald Field), FL
    (Lat. 30[deg]23'29'' N, long. 81[deg]25'28'' W)
Jax Executive Airport at Craig
    (Lat. 30[deg]20'11'' N, long. 81[deg]30'52'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Mayport NS (ADM David L
McDonald Field), excluding the portion southwest of a line
connecting the two points of intersection with a 4.2-mile radius
circle centered on Jacksonville Executive Airport at Craig. This
Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective
date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart
Supplement.

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class
D or E Surface Area.

* * * * *

ASO FL E4 Mayport, FL [Amended]

Mayport NS (ADM David L McDonald Field), FL
    (Lat. 30[deg]23'29'' N, long. 81[deg]25'28'' W)
Mayport (Navy) TACAN
    (Lat. 30[deg]23'19'' N, long. 81[deg]25'23'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.2-miles
each side of the Mayport (Navy) TACAN 035[deg] radial extending from
the 4.2-mile radius of Mayport NS (ADM David L McDonald Field) to 5
miles northeast of the TACAN. This Class E airspace is effective
during the dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Chart Supplement.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on June 12, 2020.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-75421; File Nos. SR-BSECC-2015-001; SR-BX-2015-030; SR-
NASDAQ-2015-058; SR-Phlx-2015-46; SR-SCCP-2015-01]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Boston Stock Exchange Clearing
Corporation; NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; NASDAQ
OMX PHLX LLC; Stock Clearing Corporation of Philadelphia; Order
Approving Proposed Rule Changes To Amend the Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.

July 10, 2015.

I. Introduction

    On May 19, 2015, each of the Boston Stock Exchange Clearing
Corporation (``BSECC''), NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. (``BX''), The NASDAQ Stock
Market LLC (``NASDAQ''), NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC (``Phlx''), and the Stock
Clearing Corporation of Philadelphia (``SCCP'' and, together with
BSECC, BX, NASDAQ, and Phlx, the ``SROs''), 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\ proposed rule changes with respect to amendments to the
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the ``Charter'') and
By-Laws (the ``By-Laws'') of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (``NASDAQ
OMX''), the parent company of the SROs, to change its name to Nasdaq,
Inc. The BX, NASDAQ, and Phlx proposed rule changes were published for
comment in the Federal Register on June 2, 2015.\3\ The BSECC and SCCP
proposed rule changes were published for comment in the Federal
Register on June 3, 2015.\4\ The Commission did not receive any comment
letters on the proposals. This order approves the proposed rule
changes.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 75051 (May 27, 2015),
80 FR 31427 (SR-BX-2015-030); 75052 (May 27, 2015), 80 FR 31438 (SR-
NASDAQ-2015-058); 75053 (May 27, 2015), 80 FR 31439 (SR-Phlx-2015-
46).
    \4\ Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 75064 (May 28, 2015),
80 FR 31627 (SR-BSECC-2015-001); 75063 (May 28, 2015), 80 FR 31625
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II. Description of the Proposal

    NASDAQ OMX, as part of an ongoing global rebranding initiative, has
begun to refer to itself, both internally and externally, as Nasdaq,
rather than NASDAQ OMX. As a result of this initiative, the SROs note
that for purposes of consistency with its marketing, communications,
and other materials, NASDAQ OMX intends to change the legal names of
NASDAQ OMX and certain of its subsidiaries to eliminate references to
OMX. As represented in the current proposed rule changes by each of its
subsidiaries, NASDAQ OMX has therefore proposed to amend its Charter
and By-Laws to change its legal name from The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. to
Nasdaq, Inc.
    Specifically, NASDAQ OMX proposes to file a Certificate of
Amendment to its Charter with the Secretary of State of the State of
Delaware to amend Article First of the Charter to reflect the new name.
In addition, NASDAQ OMX proposes to amend the title and Article I(f) of
its By-Laws to reflect the new name.

III. Discussion and Commission's Findings

    After careful review, the Commission finds that the proposed rule
changes are consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules
and regulations thereunder applicable to a national securities
exchange, in the case of the proposals by BX, NASDAQ, and Phlx, and to
a clearing agency, in the case of the proposals by BSECC and SCCP.\5\
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    \5\ Additionally, in approving these proposed rule changes, the
Commission has considered the proposed rules' impact on efficiency,
competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
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    In particular, the Commission finds that the proposed rule changes
by BX, NASDAQ, and Phlx are consistent with the requirements of the Act
and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national
securities exchange. Section 6(b)(5) of the Act requires, among other
things, that an exchange's rules 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 interest.\6\ The
Commission believes that the proposed rule changes by BX, NASDAQ, and
Phlx are consistent with the requirements of section 6(b)(5) of the Act
\7\ because they would reflect the change made by NASDAQ OMX, the
exchanges' parent company,\8\ to its Charter and By-Laws to change its
legal name to Nasdaq, Inc., which should eliminate potential confusion
among investors and market participants because of differences between
NASDAQ OMX's corporate name and the manner in which it refers to itself
as part of its current global branding initiative.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
    \7\ Id.
    \8\ Certain provisions of NASDAQ OMX's Charter and By-Laws are
considered rules of BX, NASDAQ, and Phlx if they are stated
policies, practices, or interpretations, as defined in Rule 19b-4
under the Act, of BX, NASDAQ, and Phlx, and must be filed with the
Commission pursuant to Section 19(b) of the Act and Rule 19b-4
thereunder. 15 U.S.C. 78s(b); 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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    The Commission also finds that the proposed rule changes by BSECC
and SCCP are consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules
and regulations thereunder applicable to clearing agencies. Section
17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act requires, among other things, that the rules of
a clearing agency be designed to protect investors and the public
interest.\9\ In addition, Rule 17Ad-22(d)(8) under the Act \10\
requires registered clearing agencies to establish, implement,
maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably
designed to have governance arrangements that are clear and
transparent. Here, BSECC and SCCP filed proposed rule changes to
highlight a change being made in the Charter and By-laws of NASDAQ
OMX,\11\ which indirectly owns BSECC and SCCP. Therefore, the proposed
rule changes by BSECC and SCCP help make clear and transparent the
governance arrangements of NASDAQ OMX and, thus, BSECC and SCCP, which
helps ensure investor protection and the public interest.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22(d)(8).
    \11\ Certain provisions of NASDAQ OMX's Charter and By-Laws are
considered rules of BSECC and SCCP if they are stated policies,
practices, or interpretations, as defined in Rule 19b-4 under the
Act, of BSECC and SCCP, and must be filed with the Commission
pursuant to section 19(b) of the Act and Rule 19b-4 thereunder. 15
U.S.C. 78q-1(b); 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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IV. Conclusion

    For the foregoing reasons, the Commission finds that the proposed
rule changes are consistent with the Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange, in the case of
BX, NASDAQ, and Phlx, and to a registered clearing agency, in the case
of BSECC and SCCP.
    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\12\ that the proposed rule changes (SR-BSECC-2015-001; SR-BX-2015-
030; SR-NASDAQ-2015-058; SR-Phlx-2015-46; SR-SCCP-2015-01) be, and
hereby are, approved.
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    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

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    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\13\
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    \13\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 73 (Friday, April 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22262-22263]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08798]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9945-02-OA]

Performance Partnership Grants

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This action adds the new multi-purpose categorical grant
program for states and tribes, which was established by and funded
through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, to the list of the
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) environmental grant programs
eligible for inclusion in Performance Partnership Grants (PPGs).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reynold Meni, Office of Congressional
and Intergovernmental Relations, Office of the Administrator (Mail Code
1301), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:
(202) 501-1540; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and
Appropriations Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-134) and the Department of
Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent
Agencies Appropriations Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-65) authorize EPA to
combine categorical grant funds appropriated in EPA's State and Tribal
Assistance Grant (STAG) account and award the funds as PPGs. Public Law
104-134 states, in relevant part, that: ``the Administrator is
authorized to make grants annually from funds appropriated under this
heading, subject to such terms and conditions as the Administrator
shall establish, to any State or federally recognized Indian tribe for
multimedia or single media pollution prevention, control and abatement
and related environmental activities at the request of the Governor or
other appropriate State official or the tribe.''
    Public Law 105-65 amended the PPG authority by authorizing
``interstate agencies, tribal consortia, and air pollution control
agencies'' to receive PPGs. Pursuant to the authority granted in Public
Law 104-134 and Public Law 105-65, EPA promulgated PPG regulations in
January of 2001 as part of the Agency's revision of 40 CFR part 35, the
rules governing categorical environmental program grants. The
regulation at 40 CFR 35.133(b) states that: ``The Administrator may, in
guidance or regulation, describe subsequent additions, deletions, or
changes to the list of environmental programs eligible for inclusion in
Performance Partnership Grants.''
    EPA is authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
(Pub. L. 114-113), Title II of Division G to award $21 million in
multi-purpose grants to states and tribes for implementation of
environmental

programs and projects that complement existing environmental program
grants, including interagency agreements. The conference report's
language clarifies that these funds will allow states and tribes to
have the necessary flexibility to direct resources for the
implementation of high priority activities, including the processing of
permits, which complement programs under established environmental
statutes.
    The multi-purpose categorical grant program is funded under EPA's
STAG appropriations account and, therefore, is eligible for inclusion
in PPGs. This notice is made pursuant to 40 CFR 35.133(b), to inform
entities eligible to receive PPGs that the program listed above may be
included in a PPG subject to any limitations herein defined. Hereafter,
multi-purpose grants are eligible for inclusion in PPGs and may be
included in a PPG at the request of the appropriate official of an
eligible entity, subject to EPA's regulations at 2 CFR part 200 and 2
CFR part 1500 and 40 CFR 35.001-35.138 and 35.500-35.538. The authority
to issue this Federal Register notice has been delegated to the Deputy
Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental Relations.

    Dated: April 11, 2016.
Mark W. Rupp,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental Relations.
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1 Proposed Liquified Natural Gas Import Processing Terminals in the Lower 48 States DRAFT Last Updated: July 19, 2004 Existing LNG Import Terminals Project Name/ Project Owner Location Case Description Status/ Stage in NEPA Process Lead NEPA Agency: FERC/ USGS DOMAC Tractebel Inshore Everett, MA First LNG import facility in country Expansion approved, including LNG Tank Base Impingement Prevention ( Distrigas, 4/ 2004) FERC Cove Point LNG, LP Dominion Inshore Cove Point, MD; on Chesapeake Bay, 60 miles SE of Washington, DC Expansion plans are to increase the number of shipments to 90 by 2004 ( Congressional Research Service, 9/ 2003) (* see planned Dominion project in table of planned LNG projects below) Expansion approved; LNG tank construction 83% complete. ( Dominion, 6/ 2004) FERC Southern LNG El Paso Inshore Elba Island, GA Expansion plans are to increase the number of shipments to 90 by 2006 ( Congressional Research Service, 9/ 2003) Expansion approved FERC Trunkline LNG Southern Union Inshore Lake Charles, LA Closed loop Expansion plans are to increase the number of LNG shipments to 175 by 2006 ( Congressional Research Service, 9/ 2003) (** see Trunkline LNG in table of proposed LNG sites below) Expansion approved. FERC 2 Approved Terminals Project Name/ Project Owner Location Case Description Status/ Stage in NEPA Process Lead NEPA Agency: FERC/ USCG Port Pelican Offshore Deepwater Port Chevron Texaco Offshore Gulf of Mexico ( GOM), ~ 36 nautical miles S SW of Freshwater City, LA; in MMS Lease Block Vermillion 140, partly Block 139. Lat. 29o 01' 33.41" N, Long. 92o 32' 11.85" W ( USCG) ( Minello/ Thompson) Open loop Expected flow rate ( million gal/ day): 176 ( Minello/ Thompson)

GBS manned DWP to receive, store, regasify and transfer natural gas from LNG tankers into U. S. national gas network. When operational, expected daily output: 1.0 billion cubic feet per day ( bcfd). ( USCG)

The seawater intake array will be sited 60 ft. below mean sea level at its center; screen size will be 0.25 inches to sustain a maximum seawater through screen intake velocity of 0.5 ft/ s. ( DOT Secretary Decision, 11/ 2003) Approved FEIS License issued ( DOT Record of Decision ( ROD) 2003)

Application submitted Nov. 25, 2002. Final EIS ( FEIS) issued Aug. 2003. Record of Decision ( ROD) signed by MARAD, Nov. 14, 2003. ( USCG) USCG Energy Bridge Offshore Deepwater Port El Paso Energy Offshore GOM, ~ 116 miles South of LA coastline, near town of Cameron, LA; MMS Lease Block West Cameron 603. Lat. 28o 05' 16" N, Long. 93o 03' 07" W ( Minello/ Thompson) ( USCG) In ~ 300 feet of water ( NMFS 2003) Open loop: Intake velocity will be maintained at 1.0 ft/ s while the LNG vessels operate in open loop system for a maximum of 248 days/ yr. ( DOT Secretary Decision, 12/ 2003)

Expected flow rate ( million gal/ day): 133 ( Minello/ Thompson)

STL unmanned DWP to transfer natural gas into U. S. national gas network. Regasification to occur onboard gas carrier. When operational, expected daily output: 550 MMcfd. ( USCG) Approved Final EA License issued ( DOT ROD 2003)

Application submitted Dec. 24, 2002. Final EA issued Nov, 2003. FONSI issued Nov. 26, 2003. ROD issued Dec. 31, 2003. ( USCG) USCG Cameron LNG, LLC Sempra Energy Inshore Hackberry, LA ~ 15 miles S of Lake Charles Closed loop 3 LNG storage tanks, which will hold equivalent of 3.5 billion cubic feet of gas; 35.4 mile pipeline ( FERC News Release, 9/ 2003) Approved FEIS FERC approved ( FERC News Release, 9/ 2003) Docket Nos. CP02 374 000 CP02 376 000 CP02 377 000 CP02 378 000 Construction began in June, 2004 ( Sempra Energy, 6/ 2004) FERC 3 Proposed Terminals Project Name/ Project Owner Location Case Description Status/ Stage in NEPA Process Lead NEPA Agency: FERC/ USCG Gulf Landing Offshore Deepwater Port Shell USA Oil & Gas Offshore Gulf of Mexico, ~ 38 NM off the coast of Louisiana in MMS Lease Block West Cameron Block 213. ( USCG); South of Lake Charles, LA ( Minello/ Thompson)

Alternative location  GOM, ~ 30 miles offshore in West Cameron Block 183; near existing shipping fairway servicing Calcasieu River and ports ( USCG DWP License App. Appendix 1, 4/ 2004) Open loop Expected flow rate ( million gal/ day): 136 ( Minello/ Thompson)

GBS manned DWP to receive, store, regasify and transfer natural gas from LNG tankers into U. S. national gas network. When operational, expected daily output: 0.9 bcfd. ( USCG)

Impingement and entrainment impacts will be mitigated by: centering the seawater intake array at 36ft below sea level; maintaining maximum seawater intake velocity at 0.15 m/ s; and implementing a monitoring plan with NMFS ( DEIS, 6/ 2004)

Environmental Review Appendix D ( developed as an application supplement in response to NOAA's request for quantified fish egg and larvae entrainment data): seawater intake screen will have 0.25 inch mesh size; intake velocity will be maintained at 0.5 ft/ s; will monitor impact on marine life ( 12/ 2003) Proposed DEIS 6/ 2004 Application submitted Nov. 3, 2003. Initially declared incomplete, Notice of Application published in FR, Jan., 22, 2004. Notice of Intent ( NOI) & Notice of Public Meeting, to initiate development of preliminary EIS, published. Scoping Meeting, scheduled for March 16 in Lafayette, LA. ( USCG) USCG Compass Port Terminal Conoco Phillips Offshore GOM 11 miles south of Mobile Bay Inlet, AL ( Minello/ Thompson) Open loop Expected flow rate ( million gal/ day): 200 ( Minello/ Thompson) Proposed Scoping ( NOI) 6/ 2004 USCG Cabrillo Port Offshore Deepwater Port Terminal BHP Billiton Offshore Pacific Ocean, 14 NM off Ventura County, Calif. Nearest lease block OPC P 0202. ( USCG)

Approximately 21 miles offshore from City of Port Hueneme ( CEC) FSRU, manned, ship hull facility to receive, regasify, store and transfer natural gas into Southern California gas pipeline network. ( USCG)

Permanently moored import facility ( floating storage & regasification unit, FSRU) to include three storage tanks, eight vaporizers, and an underwater, 21.1 mile pipeline that would connect to an existing SoCal Gas pipeline. Maximum water depth at the location of the planned mooring is about 2,900 feet. ( CEC) Proposed Scoping ( NOI) 2/ 2004 Application submitted Sept. 3, 2003. Initially declared incomplete, Notice of Application issued in FR, Jan. 27, 2004. Notice of Intent/ Notice of Preparation & Public Meeting to conduct environmental review IAW NEPA/ CEQA. ( USCG) USCG 4 Proposed Terminals cont'd Project Name/ Project Owner Location Case Description Status/ Stage in NEPA Process Lead NEPA Agency: FERC/ USCG Clearwater Port Offshore Deepwater Port Crystal Energy, LLC Offshore Off the coast of Ventura County, Southern California in MMS Lease Block 217, Lat. 34o 10' 47" N, Long. 119o 28' 05" W ( USCG)

~ 11 miles offshore from the City of Oxnard in the Santa Barbara Channel ( CEC)

Adjacent to Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Conversion of existing OCS fixed oil platform into LNG DWP to receive, regasify and transfer natural gas ashore through subsea pipeline to tie in to the Southern California gas Company pipeline. When operational, expected daily output: 1.2 bcfd. ( USCG) Proposed Application pending approval; preparing for scoping ( NOI)

Application submitted Jan., 28, 2004. Application distributed for designated federal & state agencies for determination of completeness IAW DWPA Section 1504( c)( 1). ( USCG) USCG Main Pass Energy Hub Deepwater Port Freeport Mcmoran Energy LLC Offshore GOM, ~ 16 NM off the coast of Louisiana in MMS Lease Blocks Main Pass 299 ( Main facility) & 164 ( Metering Station) ( USCG)

17 miles east of Pass a Loutre, east of the Miss. River delta ( Minello/ Thompson)

offshore SE LA and ~ 100 miles S SW of AL coastline ( Environmental Report, Exhibit F 1, 2/ 27/ 04) Open loop Expected flow rate ( million gal/ day): 100 ( Minello/ Thompson)

Conversion of inactive sulfur mining facility into LNG DWP to receive, regasify store and transfer natural gas and natural gas liquids into U. S. national gas network. Port concept proposes use of subterranean salt domes for storage of LNG. ( USCG)

FERC application proposes Coden Onshore Pipeline. No mention of biological impingement; minimal mention of entrainment, with general provisions to screen intake hose, if necessary, and maintain sufficient flow rates " to protect aquatic life" ( Environmental Report, Exhibit F 1, 2/ 27/ 04) Proposed Application pending approval; preparing for scoping ( NOI)

Application for construction and operation of offshore sections submitted Feb. 27, 2004. Application distributed for designated federal & state agencies for determination of completeness IAW DWPA Section 1504( c)( 1). ( USCG) USCG Freeport LNG Development, LLP Cheniere Energy, Inc. Inshore Freeport, TX Brazoria County Closed loop Freeport LNG will mitigate impacts resulting from pipeline construction in EFH and report to NMFS. To prevent entrainment, they will: screen the intake hose; not use certain water bodies; maintain flow rates adequate to protect aquatic life; and locate hydrostatic test manifolds outside riparian areas and wetlands ( Final EIS, 5/ 2004) Proposed FEIS ( Notice of availability 5/ 2004)

Docket No. CP03 75 000 FERC 5 Proposed Terminals cont'd Project Name/ Project Owner Location Case Description Status/ Stage in NEPA Process Lead NEPA Agency: FERC/ USCG Golden Pass LNG Exxon Mobil Corp. Inshore GOM Western side of Sabine Pass, TX ( Minello/ Thompson) Closed loop Primary heat source: yearround gas fired boilers. Considering Neches River water as primary additional heat source ( not seawater) ( NOAA correspondence, 7/ 2004) Proposed Draft EIS ( Draft Environ mental Resource Report 11 issued 6/ 2004)

Docket No. PF04 1 000 FERC Vista del Sol LNG Exxon Mobil Corp. Inshore Ingleside, TX La Quinta Channel GOM ( Minello/ Thompson) Closed loop Expected flow rate ( million gal/ day): 100 ( Minello/ Thompson) Proposed Draft EIS ( Draft Environ mental Resource Report 10 issued 6/ 2004)

Joint NOI, for this project and Ingleside Energy Center LNG Project Docket Nos. PF04 3 000 PF04 9 000 FERC Ingleside Energy Center LNG Project Ingleside Energy Center LLC and San Patricio Pipeline LLC ( Occidental Energy Ventures) Inshore Ingleside, San Patricio County, TX In Corpus Christi Bay, adjacent to La Quinta Ship Channel Oxy Chem site Closed loop Proposed Draft EIS ( Draft Environ mental Report 10 issued 6/ 2004)

March 13 request for pre filing status approved Joint NOI, for both this project and Vista del Sol LNG Terminal Project Docket No. PF04 9 000 FERC Weaver's Cove LNG Project Weaver's Cove Energy LLC & Mill River Pipeline LLC Inshore Fall River, MA Mount Hope Bay LNG terminal development and dredging activities Access to NOI application restricted to non internet public at this time ( 7/ 9/ 2004) Proposed Scoping ( NOI) Issued 7/ 2004 Docket No. CP04 36 000 FERC Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Terminal and Pipeline Project Corpus Christi LNG, L. P. & Cheniere Corpus Christi Pipeline Co. ( Cheniere LNG Partners) Inshore Ingleside, San Patricio and Nueces Cos., TX On La Quinta Ship Channel Adjacent ( W) to aluminum plant Closed loop ( Minello/ Thompson) Proposed Scoping ( NOI)

Docket Nos. CP04 37 000 CP04 44 000 FERC 6 Proposed Terminals cont'd Project Name/ Project Owner Location Case Description Status/ Stage in NEPA Process Lead NEPA Agency: FERC/ USCG Sabine Pass LNG Terminal Cheniere Sabine Pass Pipeline Company ( Cheniere Sabine)/ Cheniere Energy Inc. Inshore Sabine Pass Channel, Sabine, LA Cameron Parish Closed loop Proposed Scoping ( NOI) 2/ 2004 Docket Nos. CP04 47 000 CP04 38 000 FERC Crown Landing LNG BP Inshore Logan Township, NJ Gloucester County, NJ and New Castle County, DE Closed loop (" closed loop shell and tube heat exchanger vaporization system")

LNG import terminal would unload LNG ships, store up to 450,000 m3 of LNG and send out natural gas at a rate of 1.2 billion ft3. Proposed Scoping ( NOI) 4/ 2004 Docket Nos. PF04 2 000 PF04 5 000 FERC Trunkline LNG and Loop Project Southern Union Inshore Lake Charles, LA Two proposed projects for modification of existing LNG site (** see Trunkline LNG expansion in table of existing LNG sites above) Proposed Scoping ( NOI) 4/ 2004 Docket Nos. CP02 60 004 CP04 64 000 FERC Long Beach LNG Import Project Sound Energy Solutions Inshore Port of Long Beach, CA ~ 25 acres at Pier T East, Berth 126 ( CEC) Import facility to include an LNG carrier berth, two full containment storage tanks, shell and tube vaporizers, metering and odorizing facilities, equipment for recovering natural gas liquids, LNG vehicle fuel truckloading facility, and a new 2.3 mile natural gas pipeline connecting to an existing SoCal Gas pipeline. ( CEC) Proposed Notice of Application ( 2/ 2004)

Docket No. CP04 58 000 FERC Keyspan & BG LNG BG Group and KeySpan Corp. Inshore Providence, RI Proposed expansion of existing LNG storage terminal to an import terminal. It could be ready to receive cargoes by 2006 ( http:// www. bggroup com, accessed 7/ 2004). Proposed Application for authorization submitted Docket Nos. CP04 223 000 CP04 293 000 FERC Port Arthur LNG Receiving Terminal Project Sempra Energy LNG Inshore Port Arthur, TX Project proposes 3 storage tanks, an LNG send out system, and a vaporization and vapor handling system. In process of reviewing several vaporization strategies. Proposed Request to initiate NEPA pre filing process 5/ 2004 Docket No. PF04 11 000 FERC 7 Planned Terminals Project Name/ Project Owner Location Case Description Status/ Stage in NEPA Process Lead NEPA Agency: FERC/ USCG El Paso Global Offshore Belmar, NJ Planned USCG Port Penguin LNG Facility ( TBD)

Chevron Texaco Offshore West Coast Specific site details TBD The project is a gravitybased system similar to the GNL Mar Adentro de Baja California project. ( CEC)

More TBD Planned Details TBD USCG Northeast Gateway Excelerate Energy, Limited Partnership Offshore Boston, MA Block 125, one mile from Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Planned USCG ExxonMobil Mobile Exxon Mobil Corp. Inshore GOM Mobile Bay, AL ~ 200 acres Hollinger's Island Closed loop Proposal for this land based facility " on hold" in favor of possible Texas onshore site and Louisiana offshore site ( 4/ 2004, Mobile Register) Planned FERC Cheniere LNG Partners Inshore Brownsville, TX Port of Brownsville Closed loop Planned Project still under evaluation for future development FERC Additional Planned Terminals and Expansions Project Name/ Project Owner Location Case Description Status/ Stage in NEPA Process Somerset LNG Somerset, MA Planned Not identified Searsport, ME Planned Dominion Cove Point, MD (* see planned Dominion project expansion in table of existing LNG projects above) Cheniere Mobile Cheniere LNG Partners Mobile Bay, AL Pinto Island Closed loop Planned ExxonMobil GOM Planned Cherry Point Energy LLC Cherry Point, WA Planned