[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 4, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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Federal Register / Vol. 88 , No. 191 / Wednesday, October 4, 2023 /
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1988; Project Identifier AD-2023-00991-E;
Amendment 39-22567; AD 2023-20-08]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain General Electric Company (GE) Model CF6-80C2B1F, CF6-80C2B2F,
CF6-80C2B4F, CF6-80C2B5F, CF6-80C2B6F, CF6-80C2B7F, and CF6-80C2K1F
engines. This AD was prompted by an uncontained engine fire and
consequent manufacturer investigation, which revealed that certain
bearings were installed improperly. This AD requires inspection of the
magnetic chip detector (MCD) probe tip for metallic particles and, if
necessary, removal of the engine from service. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 19, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 19,
2023.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by November 20, 2023.

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 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.
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1988; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For service information identified in this final rule,
contact General Electric Company, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].
     You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is
also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-1988.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-
7241; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2023-1988; Project Identifier AD-
2023-00991-E'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this final rule 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
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.

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 AD 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 AD, 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 AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Sungmo
Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.

Background

    On January 2, 2023, a Boeing Model B767-300 airplane, powered by GE
Model CF6-80C2B6F engines experienced an uncontained engine fire during
flight, resulting in a commanded in-flight shut-down and air turn-back.
A consequent investigation by Korea's Aviation and Railway Accident
Investigation Board revealed that the root cause of the event was the
failure of the number 5R bearing due to misalignment of the 5R bearing
outer ring in the 5R bearing housing.
    On August 4, 2023, during disassembly of a CF6-80C2 engine that
failed its new engine (pre-delivery) acceptance test, the manufacturer
discovered that the number 4R bearing was improperly installed. The 4R
and 5R bearings utilize the same MCD and therefore inspection of the
MCD is necessary to detect degradation to bearings and subsequent
bearing failure. Failure of a bearing, if not addressed, could result
in engine fire and damage to the airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency has determined the
unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in
other products of the same type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed GE CF6-80C2 Service Bulletin 72-1631, R00, dated
August 25, 2023. This service information specifies procedures for
inspection of the MCD for metallic particles. This service information
is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to
it through their normal course of business or by the means identified
in ADDRESSES.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires inspection of the MCD for metallic particles that
cover more than 10 percent of the probe tip and, if necessary, removal
of the engine from service.

Interim Action

    The FAA considers this AD to be an interim action. This unsafe
condition is still under investigation by the manufacturer and,
depending on the results of that investigation, the FAA may consider
further rulemaking action.

Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies forgoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule.
The presence of improperly installed number 4R or 5R bearings,
discovered after the January 2, 2023 engine fire and the August 4, 2023
GE CF6-80C2 engine disassembly, could lead to bearing failure and
consequent engine fire and damage to the airplane, which indicates an
immediate safety of flight problem. Accordingly, notice and opportunity
for prior public comment are impracticable and contrary to the public
interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
    In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo notice and
comment.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 37 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Inspect MCD for metallic particles..  1 work-hour x $85 per                $0              $85           $3,145
                                       hour = $85.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of engines
that might need this replacement:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                Action                          Labor cost                   Parts cost               product
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Analysis for bearing material.........  1 work-hour x $85 per      $0...........................             $85
                                         hour = $85.
Reporting.............................  1 work-hour x $85 per      $0...........................              85
                                         hour = $85.
Replace engine........................  50 work-hour x $85 per     Unknown......................           4,250
                                         hour = $4,250.
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    The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the parts
cost estimate for the on-condition engine replacement (removal from
service) that is specified in this AD.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be
approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Send comments regarding this burden estimate
or any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden to: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,

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

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2023-20-08 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-22567; Docket No.
FAA-2023-1988; Project Identifier AD-2023-00991-E.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 19, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    General Electric Company (GE) Model CF6-80C2B1F, CF6-80C2B2F,
CF6-80C2B4F, CF6-80C2B5F, CF6-80C2B6F, CF6-80C2B7F, and CF6-80C2K1F
engines, having engine serial numbers (S/Ns) 630-136 through 630-156
inclusive, and engine S/Ns 707-510 through 707-645 inclusive, which
have accumulated less than 400 engine cycles since new (CSN) on the
effective date of this AD.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7200, Engine
(Turbine/Turboprop).

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an uncontained engine fire and
consequent manufacturer investigation which revealed that certain
bearings were installed improperly. The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent premature bearing failure. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in engine fire and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) For affected engines, within 15 engine cycles after the
effective date of this AD, inspect the magnetic chip detector (MCD)
for metallic particles that cover more than 10 percent of the probe
tip, and if necessary, do a material composition analysis as
applicable, in accordance with paragraph 3., Accomplishment
Instructions, of GE CF6-80C2 Service Bulletin (SB) 72-1631, R00,
dated August 25, 2023 (GE SB 72-1631).
    (2) Thereafter, at the applicable times specified in paragraphs
(g)(2)(i) through (iii), inspect the MCD for metallic particles that
cover more than 10 percent of the probe tip, and if necessary, do a
material composition analysis as applicable, in accordance with
paragraph 3., Accomplishment Instructions, of GE SB 72-1631.
    (i) For engines that have accumulated less than 100 engine CSN,
within 25 engine cycles after the previous inspection.
    (ii) For engines that have accumulated 100 or more and less than
200 engine CSN, within 50 engine cycles after the previous
inspection.
    (iii) For engines that have accumulated 200 or more and less
than 399 engine CSN, within 100 engine cycles after the previous
inspection.
    (3) If bearing material is detected during any inspection and
analysis required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD, before
further flight, remove the engine from service.

(h) Reporting

    If a positive identification of bearing material was made during
the inspection and analysis required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of
this AD, submit a report within 10 days after the positive
identification or within 10 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later. The report must include the MCD probe
tip inspection results, material composition analysis, the engine
serial number, and number of engine CSN. Submit the report to GE
Aviation Fleet Support in accordance with paragraph 3.,
Accomplishment Instructions, of GE SB 72-1631.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, AIR-520 Continued Operational Safety Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the AIR-520 Continued
Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i) of this AD and email it to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(j) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Sungmo Cho, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2 Service Bulletin 72-
1631, R00, dated August 25, 2023.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For GE service information identified in this AD, contact
General Electric Company, 1 Newman Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215, phone:
(513) 552-3272; email: [email protected].
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email: [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on September 29, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2020-0470]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Neponset River, Boston/Milton, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters within a 100-yard radius of Granite Avenue Bridge over
the Neponset River; construction vessels and machinery will restrict
the center span of the bascule bridge preventing openings to conduct
structural steel repairs. The safety zone is needed to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards
created by repair work on the bridge. Entry of vessels or persons into
this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain
of the Port (COTP) Boston.

DATES: This rule is effective from Friday, October 23, 2020 commencing
at 7 p.m. through Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2020-0470 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. Timothy Chase, Sector Boston, Waterways, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because it would be unnecessary due to the
fact that during the fall months there is less marine traffic and a
majority of the vessels that transit under the bridge will not require
an opening and may still safely pass by the work vessels at a safe
distance.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The COTP Boston has determined that
potential hazards associated with bridge repairs starting October 23,
2020, will be a safety concern for anyone within a 100-yard radius of
bridge repair vessels and machinery. This rule is needed to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters
within the safety zone while the bridge is being repaired.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from 7 p.m. on October 23,
2020, to 11:59 p.m. on November 6, 2020. The safety zone will cover all
navigable waters within 100 yards of vessels and machinery being used
by personnel to repair the Granite Avenue Bridge in Boston/Milton,
Massachusetts. The duration of the zone is intended to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in these navigable
waters while the bridge is being repaired. No vessel or person will be

permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from
the COTP or a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic
will be able to safely transit around this safety zone. Moreover, the
Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM
marine channel 16 about the zone, and the rule would allow vessels to
seek permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

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

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of
a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a
safety zone lasting sixteen days and will prohibit entry within 100
yards of vessels and machinery being used by personnel to repair the
Granite Avenue Bridge in Boston/Milton, Massachusetts. It is
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L(60a) of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T01-0470 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T01-0470  Safety Zone; Neponset River, Boston/Milton, MA.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable
waters within a 100-yard radius of the Granite Avenue Bridge over the
Neponset River.

    (b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain,
petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a
Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the COTP
Boston in the enforcement of the safety zone.
    (c) Regulations. When this safety zone is enforced, the following
regulations, along with those contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply:
    (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this
part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of
this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated
representative.
    (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP's representative
via Channel 16 (VHF-FM) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (Sector Boston Command Center).
Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or
directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated
representative.
    (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 7 p.m.
on Ocotber 23, 2020, to 11:59 p.m. on November 6, 2020.
    (e) Penalties. Those who violate this section are subject to the
penalties set forth in 33 U.S.C. 1232.

    Dated: September 14, 2020.
Eric J. Doucette,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Boston.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0388; FRL-8131-2]

FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Public Meeting

 AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

 ACTION:  Notice.

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 SUMMARY: There will be a 4-day meeting of the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP) to
review a set of issues being considered by the Agency pertaining to two
separate topics. On August 14-15, 2007, the Panel will consider a
Review of EPA/ORD/NERL's SHEDS-Multimedia Model, aggregate version 3.
On August 16-17, 2007, the Panel will review Assessing Approaches for
the Development of PBPK Models of Pyrethroid Pesticides.

 DATES: The meeting will be held on August 14-17, 2007, from 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m, eastern standard time (est.)
    Comments. The Agency encourages that written comments be submitted
by July 31, 2007 and requests for oral comments be submitted by August
7, 2007. However, written comments and requests to make oral comments
may be submitted until the date of the meeting. For additional
instructions, see Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
    Nominations. Nominations of candidates to serve as ad hoc members
of the FIFRA SAP for this meeting should be provided on or before May
29, 2007.
    Special accommodations. For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities, and to request accommodation of a
disability, please contact the Designated Federal Official (DFO) listed
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT at least 10 days prior to the
meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Environmental Protection
Agency Conference Center, Lobby Level, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.),
2777 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202.
    Comments. Submit your comments, identified by docket ID number EPA-
HQ-OPP-2007-0388, by one of the following methods:
      Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.

Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Your use of
the Federal eRulemaking Portal to submit comments to EPA electronically
is EPA's preferred method for receiving comments.
      Mail. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory
Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Delivery. OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Bldg), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted
during the Docket's normal hours of operation 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Special arrangements
should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility
telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Instructions. Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-
2007-0388. If your comments contain any information that you consider
to be CBI or otherwise protected, please contact the DFO listed under
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to obtain special instruction before
submitting your comments. EPA's policy is that all comments received
will be included in the docket without change and may be made available
on-line at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal

information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed
to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information
that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through
regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an
``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your
identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of
your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without
going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be
automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is
placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit
an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and
other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk
or CD ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical
difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be
able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of
special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects
or viruses.
    Docket. All documents in the docket are listed in a docket index
available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to
http://www.regulations.gov, select ``Advanced Search,'' then ``Docket

Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the
``Submit'' button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov web
site to view the docket index or access available documents. Although,
listed in a docket index, some information is not publicly available,
e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by
statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not
placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy
form. Publicly available docket materials are available in the
electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or if only available

in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One
Potomac Yard (South Bldg), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The
hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket
Facility telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Nominations, requests to present oral comments, and requests for
special accommodations. Submit nominations to serve as an ad hoc member
of the FIFRA SAP, requests for special seating accommodations, or
requests to present oral comments to the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT.

 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Steve M. Knott, DFO, Office of
Science Coordination and Policy (7201M), Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail addresses:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

 I. General Information

 A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may,
however, be of interest to persons who are or may be required to
conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), FIFRA, and the Food Quality Protection Act of
1996 (FQPA). Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency
has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be
affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the
applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the DFO
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

 B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    When submitting comments, remember to:
    1. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
     2. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    3. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and
substitute language for your requested changes.
    4. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information
and/or data that you used.
    5. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
    6. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and
suggest alternatives.
    7. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of
profanity or personal threats.
    8. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline
identified.

 C. How May I Participate in this Meeting?

    You may participate in this meeting by following the instructions
in this unit. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that
you identify docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0388 in the subject line
on the first page of your request.
    1. Written comments. The Agency encourages that written comments be
submitted, using the instructions in ADDRESSES, no later than July 31,
2007, to provide FIFRA SAP the time necessary to consider and review
the written comments. However, written comments are accepted until the
date of the meeting. Persons wishing to submit written comments at the
meeting should contact the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT and submit 30 copies. There is no limit on the extent of
written comments for consideration by FIFRA SAP.
    2. Oral comments. The Agency encourages that each individual or
group wishing to make brief oral comments to FIFRA SAP submit their
request to the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no
later than August 7, 2007, in order to be included on the meeting
agenda. Requests to present oral comments will be accepted until the
date of the meeting and, to the extent that time permits, the Chair of
the FIFRA SAP may permit the presentation of oral comments at the
meeting by interested persons who have not previously requested time.
The request should identify the name of the individual making the
presentation, the organization (if any) the individual will represent,
and any requirements for audiovisual equipment (e.g., overhead
projector, 35 mm projector, chalkboard). Oral comments before FIFRA SAP
are limited to approximately 5 minutes unless prior arrangements have
been made. In addition, each speaker should bring 30 copies of his or
her comments and presentation slides for distribution to the FIFRA SAP
at the meeting.
    3. Seating at the meeting. Seating at the meeting will be on a
first-come basis.
    4. Request for nominations to serve as ad hoc members of the FIFRA
SAP for this meeting. As part of a broader process for developing a
pool of

candidates for each meeting, the FIFRA SAP staff routinely solicits the
stakeholder community for nominations of prospective candidates for
service as ad hoc members of the FIFRA SAP. Any interested person or
organization may nominate qualified individuals to be considered as
prospective candidates for a specific meeting. Individuals nominated
for this meeting should have expertise in one or more of the following
areas: Dietary and residential exposure modeling, probabilistic
exposure assessment, statistics, risk assessment with experience
understanding the data needed for risk assessment purposes, how to
interpret the data, and issues concerning intra-species and inter-
species extrapolation, pharmacokinetics with experience in the
development and application of PBPK models, and metabolism with
experience in the use of in vitro approaches for species extrapolation.
Nominees should be scientists who have sufficient professional
qualifications, including training and experience, to be capable of
providing expert comments on the scientific issues for this meeting.
Nominees should be identified by name, occupation, position, address,
and telephone number. Nominations should be provided to the DFO listed
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT on or before May 29, 2007]. The
Agency will consider all nominations of prospective candidates for this
meeting that are received on or before this date. However, final
selection of ad hoc members for this meeting is a discretionary
function of the Agency.
     The selection of scientists to serve on the FIFRA SAP is based on
the function of the panel and the expertise needed to address the
Agency's charge to the panel. No interested scientists shall be
ineligible to serve by reason of their membership on any other advisory
committee to a Federal department or agency or their employment by a
Federal department or agency except the EPA. Other factors considered
during the selection process include availability of the potential
panel member to fully participate in the panel's reviews, absence of
any conflicts of interest or appearance of lack of impartiality,
independence with respect to the matters under review, and lack of
bias. Although, financial conflicts of interest, the appearance of lack
of impartiality, lack of independence, and bias may result in
disqualification, the absence of such concerns does not assure that a
candidate will be selected to serve on the FIFRA SAP. Numerous
qualified candidates are identified for each panel. Therefore,
selection decisions involve carefully weighing a number of factors
including the candidates' areas of expertise and professional
qualifications and achieving an overall balance of different scientific
perspectives on the panel.
    In order to have the collective breadth of experience needed to
address the Agency's charge for this meeting, the Agency anticipates
selecting approximately 10 ad hoc scientists for each topic. FIFRA SAP
members are subject to the provisions of 5 CFR part 2634, Executive
Branch Financial Disclosure, as supplemented by the EPA in 5 CFR part
6401. In anticipation of this requirement, prospective candidates for
service on the FIFRA SAP will be asked to submit confidential financial
disclosure information which shall fully disclose, among other
financial interests, the candidate's employment, stocks and bonds, and
where applicable, sources of research support. The EPA will evaluate
the candidates financial disclosure form to assess whether there are
financial conflicts of interest, appearance of a lack of impartiality
or any prior involvement with the development of the documents under
consideration (including previous scientific peer review) before the
candidate is considered further for service on the FIFRA SAP. Those who
are selected from the pool of prospective candidates will be asked to
attend the public meetings and to participate in the discussion of key
issues and assumptions at these meetings. In addition, they will be
asked to review and to help finalize the meeting minutes. The list of
FIFRA SAP members participating at this meeting will be posted on the
FIFRA SAP web site at http://epa.gov/scipoly/sap or may be obtained from the OPP Regulatory Public Docket at http://www.regulations.gov.

II. Background

 A. Purpose of the FIFRA SAP

    The FIFRA SAP serves as the primary scientific peer review
mechanism of EPA, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
and is structured to provide scientific advice, information and
recommendations to the EPA Administrator on pesticides and pesticide-
related issues as to the impact of regulatory actions on health and the
environment. The FIFRA SAP is a Federal advisory committee established
in 1975 under FIFRA that operates in accordance with requirements of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The FIFRA SAP is composed of a
permanent panel consisting of seven members who are appointed by the
EPA Administrator from nominees provided by the National Institutes of
Health and the National Science Foundation. FIFRA, as amended by the
FQPA of 1996, established a Science Review Board consisting of at least
60 scientists who are available to the Scientific Advisory Panel on an
ad hoc basis to assist in reviews conducted by the Panel. As a peer
review mechanism, the FIFRA SAP provides comments, evaluations and
recommendations to improve the effectiveness and quality of analyses
made by Agency scientists. Members of the FIFRA SAP are scientists who
have sufficient professional qualifications, including training and
experience, to provide expert advice and recommendation to the Agency.

 B. Public Meeting

     The FQPA amended laws under which EPA evaluates the safety of
pesticide residues in food. Section 408(b)(2)(D)(v) and (vi) of the
FFDCA as amended by FQPA, specifies that when determining the safety of
a pesticide chemical, EPA shall consider aggregate exposure (i.e.,
total dietary (food and water), residential, and other non-
occupational) and available information concerning the cumulative
effects to human health that may result from exposure to other
substances that have a common mechanism of toxicity.
    Pyrethroid pesticides are currently undergoing evaluation to
determine if a cumulative risk assessment is warranted for this class
of chemicals. As part of this evaluation, EPA will utilize the SHEDS
probabilistic model to estimate cumulative exposure to pyrethroid
pesticides; also, EPA is developing physiologically-based
pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models to aid in quantitatively assessing
exposure dose response relationships for individual pyrethroids and
mixtures.
    The FIFRA SAP will meet to review the following scientific issues:
    1. Review of EPA/ORD/NERL's SHEDS-Multimedia Model, aggregate
version 3: The purpose of this review is to request input from the SAP
on EPA/ORD/NERL's Stochastic Human Exposure and Dose Simulation for
Multimedia, Multipathway Pollutants (SHEDS-Multimedia), aggregate
version 3. SHEDS-Multimedia version 3 is a state-of-science computer
model for simulating human exposures to multimedia, multipathway
environmental pollutants including pesticides. It is a physically-
based, probabilistic model that predicts, for user-specified population
cohorts, exposures incurred via eating contaminated foods or drinking
water,

inhaling contaminated air, touching contaminated surface residues, and
ingesting residues from hand- to-mouth or object- to-mouth activities.
To do this, it combines information on chemical usage, human activity
data (e.g., from Consolidated Human Activity Database (CHAD) time/
activity diary surveys and videography studies), environmental residues
and concentrations, and exposure factors to generate time series of
exposure for simulated individuals. One-stage or two-stage Monte Carlo
simulation is used to produce distributions of exposure for various
population cohorts (e.g., age/gender groups) that reflect the
variability and/or uncertainty in the input parameters. While the core
of SHEDS-Multimedia is the concentration-to-exposure module, there are
various options (built-in source-to-concentration module; user-entered
time series from other models or field study measurements) for
obtaining concentration inputs, and SHEDS-Multimedia exposure outputs
can be used as inputs to PBPK models.
    Finally, the SHEDS-Multimedia version 3 single chemical model can
address many useful aspects of aggregate and cumulative risk
assessment, related to population aggregate exposures for different
multimedia chemicals and the important contributing pathways and
factors. Such information will be useful in identifying populations and
exposure scenarios of greatest concern for this class of chemicals.
These populations and exposure scenarios will in turn be used to
determine the most relevant chemical/pyrethroid combinations for which
hazard/exposure factors information will need further development in
order to support a PBPK dose modeling approach. EPA plans to extend the
current single chemical aggregate version of SHEDS to a cumulative
version. The cumulative version of SHEDS will be used to estimate
exposure resulting from cumulative exposure to pyrethroid pesticides.
    At this meeting, the FIFRA SAP panel will be asked to review the
following: The dietary module of SHEDS version 3; the residential
module of SHEDS version 3; and planned methodologies for extending
SHEDS-Multimedia version 3 (aggregate) to SHEDS-Multimedia version 4
(cumulative).
    Review of the dietary module will include the methodology and model
evaluation. Review of the residential module will include the SAS code,
graphic user interface (GUI), technical manual, and user manual. Review
of the planned methodologies to extend the single chemical aggregate
version of SHEDS (version 3) to the cumulative version (version 4) will
include: Algorithms for multiple chemicals and co-occurrence; fugacity-
based module for residential concentration predictions; new
methodologies for enhanced longitudinal activity diary simulation;
Sobol methodology for enhanced sensitivity analyses; planned approach
for combining residential and dietary modules; and planned coding and
GUI changes for version 4. The panel members will not be asked to
review chemical-specific inputs or evaluate outputs at this SAP
meeting.
    This SAP review is part of the Agency's ongoing process to enhance
probabilistic exposure, dose, and risk assessments, and OPP's ongoing
efforts to consider available probabilistic exposure and dose models to
address FQPA. To assist the FIFRA SAP in their review, each FIFRA SAP
member will be provided technical reports describing the SHEDS-
Multimedia version 3 model, annotated SHEDS code, GUI, a user guide for
the GUI, a technical document describing planned methodologies for
extending version 3 to version 4, and several relevant journal articles
for reference.
    2. Assessing Approaches for the Development of PBPK Models of
Pyrethroid Pesticides: The development of these models offers many
challenges, including:
    a. As a class, pyrethroid pesticides have many structural
similarities such that a ``generic'' model structure, with chemical
specific adjustments as needed, can be developed. Chemical specific
parameters are anticipated to include partition coefficients, hepatic
clearance rates and others.
    b. It is anticipated that the PBPK models will be used for cross-
species extrapolation of internal dose metrics for assessing the risk
of pyrethroid neurotoxicity. Based on the results of in vivo
experiments in rats, blood and brain concentrations of parent compound
correlate with pyrethroid toxicity as measured by motor activity;
either of these metrics could be a model output for use in a cumulative
risk assessment.
    c. Pyrethroids may have one or more chiral centers resulting in
numerous stereoisomers. There is limited information on the toxicity
and pharmacokinetics of the different stereoisomers. EPA proposes to
evaluate three modeling assumptions in order to address the
uncertainties due to chiral chemistry of the pyrethroids.
    d. Finally, there is limited human data to calibrate and evaluate
these models for extrapolation to humans. EPA proposes to develop the
human model through the use of computational and in vitro experimental
approaches using human tissue. To evaluate this approach, EPA plans to
develop equivalent rodent and human in vitro databases for metabolic
and physiological parameters for use in the PBPK models. The utility of
this approach will be assessed by comparing rodent model predictions to
 in vivo data. It is likely that scaling factors will be used in order
to incorporate these in vitro parameters into the rodent model. When
calibrating the human data, the scaling factors used in the rodent
models will be used in the human models.
     The purpose of this review is to request input from the SAP on:
    i. The appropriateness of a generic PBPK model,
    ii. Potential dose metrics that are relevant for a cumulative risk
assessment,
    iii. The proposed approach for the incorporation of chiral
chemistry into model structure, and
    iv. The proposed approach for developing these models with limited
human dosimetry data. Planned methodologies for linking exposure to
PBPK will also be discussed.

C. FIFRA SAP Documents and Meeting Minutes

    EPA's background paper, related supporting materials, charge/
questions to the FIFRA SAP, FIFRA SAP composition (i.e., members and ad
hoc members for this meeting), and the meeting agenda will be available
by late July. In addition, the Agency may provide additional background
documents as the materials become available. You may obtain electronic
copies of these documents, and certain other related documents that
might be available electronically, at http://www.regulations.gov and the FIFRA SAP homepage at http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap.

    The FIFRA SAP will prepare meeting minutes summarizing its
recommendations to the Agency approximately 90 days after the meeting.
The meeting minutes will be posted on the FIFRA SAP web site or may be
obtained from the OPP Regulatory Public Docket at http://www.regulations.gov
.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: May 10, 2007.
 Clifford J. Gabriel,
Director, Office of Science Coordination and Policy.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2016-0002]

Final Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final notice.

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SUMMARY: Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or
modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths,
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or
regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where
applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have
been made final for the communities listed in the table below.
    The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management
measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show
evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified
for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's)
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, the FIRM and FIS
report are used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate
flood insurance premium rates for buildings and the contents of those
buildings.

DATES: The effective date of June 16, 2016 which has been established
for the FIRM and, where applicable, the supporting FIS report showing
the new or modified flood hazard information for each community.

ADDRESSES: The FIRM, and if applicable, the FIS report containing the
final flood hazard information for each community is available for
inspection at the respective Community Map Repository address listed in
the tables below and will be available online through the FEMA Map
Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov by the effective date indicated
above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email)
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Map Information
eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the new or
modified flood hazard information for each community listed.
Notification of these

changes has been published in newspapers of local circulation and 90
days have elapsed since that publication. The Deputy Associate
Administrator for Mitigation has resolved any appeals resulting from
this notification.
    This final notice is issued in accordance with section 110 of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part
67. FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone
areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60.
    Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to
review the new or revised FIRM and FIS report available at the address
cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service
Center at www.msc.fema.gov.
    The flood hazard determinations are made final in the watersheds
and/or communities listed in the table below.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

    Dated: April 12, 2016.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation, Department
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                             Community map repository
               Community                             address
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             Grant Parish, Louisiana, and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1451
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Town of Montgomery.....................  Town Hall, 625 Woodland Street,
                                          Montgomery, LA 71454.
Town of Pollock........................  Municipal Building, 3911
                                          Highway 8 West, Pollock, LA
                                          71467.
Unincorporated Areas of Grant Parish...  Grant Parish Consolidated Gas
                                          Utility District Building, 506
                                          Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417.
Village of Creola......................  Creola Village Hall, 241 Grays
                                          Creek Road, Dry Prong, LA
                                          71423.
Village of Georgetown..................  Village Hall, 4418 Highway 500,
                                          Georgetown, LA 71432.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER22-1439-000]

EdSan 1B Group 1 Edwards, 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 of
EdSan 1B Group 1 Edwards, 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 April 14, 2022.
    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 may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://www.ferc.gov) using
the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at [email protected] or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: March 25, 2022.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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MEMORANDUM

To: EPA Air Docket EPA- HQ-OAR-2021-0317
Subject: References and Associated Documents for the Technical Support Document
	References and associated documents supporting the Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review  -  Background Technical Support Document for the Proposed New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emissions Guidelines (EG) (October 2021) (Proposed Rule TSD) are available within docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0317. Table 1 presents a list of references and associated documents added to the Docket that are referenced in the Proposed Rule TSD and included as attachments to this memorandum. Table 2 presents a list of references and associated documents that are referenced in the Proposed Rule TSD that are included as individual entries in the Docket.
	Note that in addition to the Proposed Rule TSD references and supporting documents included as attachments to this memo and as individual entries to the Docket (Table 1 and Table 2 references), the Proposed Rule TSD and supporting spreadsheets are included under separate entries to the Docket.
Table 1. List of References and Associated Documents Included as Attachments
Reference
File Name
40 CFR Part 258, Subpart F - Closure and Post-Closure Care.
91-40 CFR Part 258-Subpart F
A. P. Ravikumar, J. Wang, A. R. Brandt, Are optical gas imaging technologies effective for methane leak detection? Environ. Sci. Technol. 51, 718 - 724 (2017). doi:10.1021/acs.est.6b03906 Medline.
139-Ravikumar-OGI Technology for Methane-2017
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Table 2. List of References and Associated Documents Included Under Separate Entries to the Docket
E-mails and data transmitted to the from Karen Marsh, EPA, to Jeff Coburn and Marissa DeLang, RTI. April 23, 2021, regarding "Gas plant component count data."
E-mail from Karen Marsh, EPA, to Jeff Coburn, RTI. July 10, 2020. Regarding "Additional AWP Information" with attachment file named "API LDAR Monitoring Data  -  exChem Version for EPA Transmittal.xlsx".
Email from Derek Reese, ExxonMobil, to Karen Marsh, EPA, October 23, 2020. Regarding "Basis for Emissions Equivalence Using Random Selection for Annual M21  -  EPA Review Dataset.xlsx".
MarkWest LDAR monitoring data provided to EPA in compliance with the Alternative Work Practice (AWP), June 24, 2020. These data are summarized in the workbook "LeakDistributionAnalysis.xlsx" .
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