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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD08-4-000; Docket No. ER08-633-000]

Capacity Markets in Regions With Organized Electric Markets ISO
New England, Inc.; Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference

April 25, 2008.
    As announced in the Notice of Technical Conference issued on
February 29, 2008, staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission) will hold a technical conference on May 7, 2008. The
purpose of the conference is to discuss the operation of forward
capacity markets in the ISO New England, Inc. (ISO-NE) and the PJM
Interconnection, LLC (PJM) regions, and to learn more about the
proposals of the American Forest and Paper Association (American
Forest) and Portland Cement Association (Portland Cement), and the
merit of adopting such changes where appropriate, as described in the
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued in Docket No. RM07-19-000, et al.
Wholesale Competition in Regions with Organized Electric Markets, 73 FR
12,576 (March 7, 2008), FERC Stats. & Regs. ] 32,682, at P 25,153
(2008).\1\ The technical conference will be held from 9 am to 5 pm
(EDT), in the Commission Meeting Room at the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. All interested
persons are invited to attend, and registration is not required.
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    \1\ In addition to its filing on September 14, 2007, in Docket
No. RM07-19, which described its proposal, American Forest made an
informational filing on April 3, 2008, in Docket No. AD08-4.
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    The agenda for this conference, with a list of participating
panelists, is attached. There will be five panels. The first panel will
discuss today's long-term capacity markets: Design and early results of
PJM's and ISO-NE's forward capacity markets. The second panel will
discuss American Forest's financial performance obligation proposal.
The third panel will discuss Portland Cement's long-term capacity
proposal. The fourth and fifth panels will discuss existing and
alternative capacity market designs. It is possible that the
discussions may overlap with matters at issue in Docket No. ER08-633.
    As previously announced, a free webcast of this event is available
through http://www.ferc.gov. Anyone with Internet access who desires to
view this event can do so by navigating to http://www.ferc.gov's
Calendar of Events and locating this event in the Calendar. The event
will contain a link to its webcast. The Capitol Connection provides
technical support for the free webcasts. It also offers access to this
event via television in the Washington, DC, area and via phone-bridge
for a fee. If you have any questions, visit http://
www.CapitolConnection.org or contact Danelle Perkowski or David
Reininger at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Transcripts of the meeting will be available immediately for a fee
from Ace Reporting Company<PHONE_NUMBER> or 1-800-336-6646).
    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please
send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll free 1-866-208-
3372 (voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a FAX to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations.
    For more information about this conference, please contact: David
Mead, Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-
8028<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and Tina Ham, Office of the General
Counsel--Energy Markets, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.

Agenda

Capacity Markets Technical Conference

May 7, 2008

Commission Meeting Room

    9-9:10 a.m.: Welcome from FERC Staff.
    9:10-10 a.m.: Panel I.

Today's Longer-Term Capacity Markets: Design and Early Results for
PJM's Reliability Pricing Model (RPM) and ISO-NE's Forward Capacity
Market

    Panelists:

The Honorable Frederick Butler, Commissioner, New Jersey Board of
Public Utilities
Andrew Ott, Vice President--Markets, PJM Interconnection, LLC
David LaPlante, Vice President, Wholesale Markets Strategy, ISO New
England, Inc.
Denis Bergeron, Coordinator of Regional Affairs, Maine Public Utilities
Commission

    10-11 a.m.: Panel II.

American Forest's Financial Performance Obligation Proposal

    Panelists:

Donald J. Sipe, Attorney, Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, on
behalf of American Forest & Paper Association
Andrew Ott, Vice President--Markets, PJM Interconnection, LLC
David LaPlante, Vice President, Wholesale Markets Strategy, ISO New
England Inc.
Dr. Jonathan A. Lesser, Partner, Bates White LLC, on behalf of the
Electric Power Supply Association
Daniel Allegretti, Vice President and Director of Wholesale Energy
Policy, Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

    11-11:15 a.m.: Break.
    11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Panel III.

Portland Cement's Longer-Term Forward Capacity Proposal

    Panelists:

Paul R. Williams, President, Liberty Energy Group, Inc., on behalf of
the Portland Cement Association
David LaPlante, Vice President, Wholesale Markets Strategy, ISO New
England, Inc.
Andrew Ott, Vice President--Markets, PJM Interconnection, LLC
Roy Shanker, Independent Consultant, on behalf of PJM Power Providers

    12:15-1:15 p.m.: Lunch.
    1:15-3 p.m.: Panel IV.

Discussion on Existing and Alternative Capacity Market Designs

    Panelists:

The Honorable Paul Centolella, Commissioner, Public Utilities
Commission of Ohio
Dr. William W. Hogan, Raymond Plank Professor of Global Energy Policy,
Harvard University
John J. Boudreau, Director, Business & Regulatory Strategy,
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company
James F. Wilson, Principal, LECG LLC
Robert M. Loughney, Attorney, Couch White, LLP, on behalf of Multiple
Intervenors and Connecticut Industrial Energy Consumers
Peter Fuller, Director, Regulatory & Market Affairs, New England, NRG
Energy, Inc.
Raymond DePillo, Vice President, Power Operations & Trading, PSEG
Energy Resources & Trade

Andrew Ott, Vice President--Markets, PJM Interconnection, LLC
David LaPlante, Vice President, Wholesale Markets Strategy, ISO New
England Inc.
Marie Pieniazek, Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs,
Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc.

    3-3:15 p.m.: Break.
    3:15-5 p.m.: Panel V.

Discussion continues

    Panelists:

Randy Rismiller, Manager of Federal Energy Programs, Illinois Commerce
Commission
Michael Allman, President & CEO, Sempra Generation
Joseph E. Bowring, Market Monitor, PJM Interconnection, LLC
Randall Speck, Attorney, Kaye Scholer LLP, on behalf of the Maryland
Public Service Commission and the Connecticut Department of Public
Utility Control
Donald J. Sipe, Attorney, Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, on
behalf of American Forest & Paper Association
Robert G. Ethier, Director, Resource Adequacy and Chief Economist, ISO
New England, Inc.
Robert A. Weishaar, Jr., McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, on behalf of PJM
Industrial Customer Coalition and NEPOOL Industrial Customer Coalition
Dr. Eric C. Woychik, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Comverge,
Inc.
Roy Shanker, Independent Consultant, on behalf of PJM Power Providers
Steve Elsea, Director of Energy Services, Leggett & Platt, Inc.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 30729 ; Amdt. No. 3378]

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports.
These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or
revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National
Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational
facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements.
These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the
navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under
instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

DATES: This rule is effective June 23, 2010. The compliance date for
each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the
amendatory provisions.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of June 23, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Availability of matters incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
    For Examination--
    1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
    2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected
airport is located;
    3. The National Flight Procedures Office, 6500 South MacArthur
Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
    4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-
6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_
federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    Availability--All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available
online free of charge. Visit http://www.nfdc.faa.gov to register.
Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may
be obtained from:
    1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA-200), FAA Headquarters Building,
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; or
    2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected
airport is located.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harry J. Hodges, Flight Procedure
Standards Branch (AFS-420), Flight Technologies and Programs Divisions,
Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike
Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma
City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125)
Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule amends Title 14 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97), by establishing,
amending, suspending, or revoking SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPS.
The complete regulators description of each SIAP and its associated
Takeoff Minimums or ODP for an identified airport is listed on FAA form
documents which are incorporated by reference in this amendment under 5
U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 CFR part 97.20. The applicable FAA
Forms are FAA Forms 8260-3, 8260-4, 8260-5, 8260-15A, and 8260-15B when
required by an entry on 8260-15A.
    The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, in addition
to their complex nature and the need for a special format make
publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical.
Furthermore, airmen do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs,
Takeoff Minimums or ODPs, but instead refer to their depiction on
charts printed by publishers of aeronautical materials. The advantages
of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the
complete description of each SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP listed on
FAA forms is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR
sections and specifies the types of SIAPs and the effective dates of
the associated Takeoff Minimums and ODPs. This amendment also
identifies the airport and its location, the procedure, and the
amendment number.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of
each separate SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP as contained in the
transmittal. Some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and textual ODP amendments
may have been issued previously by the FAA in a Flight Data Center
(FDC) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) as an emergency action of immediate
flight safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts. The
circumstances which created the need for some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums
and ODP amendments may require making them effective in less than 30
days. For the remaining SIAPS and Takeoff Minimums and ODPS, an
effective date at least 30 days after publication is provided.
    Further, the SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPS contained in this
amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for
Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these SIAPS and
Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied to the
conditions existing or anticipated at the affected airports. Because of
the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and
public procedures before adopting these SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where
applicable, that good cause exists for making some SIAPs effective in
less than 30 days.

Conclusion

    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. It, therefore--(1) Is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26,1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. For the
same reason, the FAA certifies that this amendment will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

    Air traffic control, Airports, Incorporation by reference, and
Navigation (air).

    Issued in Washington, DC on June 11, 2010.
John M. Allen,
Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, Title 14, Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) is amended by
establishing, amending, suspending, or revoking Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures and/or Takeoff Minimums and/or Obstacle Departure
Procedures effective at 0902 UTC on the dates specified, as follows:

PART 97--STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

0
1. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120,
44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722.

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2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

Effective 29 JUL 2010

Atka, AK, Atka, ATKA RNAV ONE Graphic Obstacle DP, CANCELLED
Atka, AK, Atka, EIVRS ONE Graphic Obstacle DP, CANCELLED
Atka, AK, Atka, HIMKI ONE Graphic Obstacle DP
Atka, AK, Atka, INOTY ONE Graphic Obstacle DP
Atka, AK, Atka, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Marshall, AK, Marshall Don Hunter SR, BIBNE TWO Graphic Obstacle DP
Marshall, AK, Marshall Don Hunter SR, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle
DP, Amdt 1
Dothan, AL, Dothan Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1
Dothan, AL, Dothan Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig
Benton, AR, Saline County Rgnl, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 2, Orig
Benton, AR, Saline County Rgnl, LOC/DME RWY 2, Orig, CANCELLED
Flagstaff, AZ, Flagstaff Pulliam, GPS RWY 3, Orig-B, CANCELLED
Flagstaff, AZ, Flagstaff Pulliam, RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Orig
Mesa, AZ, Falcon Fld, GPS RWY 4R, Orig, CANCELLED
Mesa, AZ, Falcon Fld, NDB-A, Amdt 1
Mesa, AZ, Falcon Fld, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4L, Orig
Mesa, AZ, Falcon Fld, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4R, Orig
Mesa, AZ, Falcon Fld, RNAV (GPS)-B, Orig
Mesa, AZ, Falcon Fld, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 4
Daggett, CA, Barstow-Daggett, DAGGETT ONE Graphic Obstacle DP
Hanford, CA, Hanford Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Amdt 1
Hanford, CA, Hanford Muni, RNAV (GPS)-A, Orig
San Carlos, CA, San Carlos, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 30, Orig
San Carlos, CA, San Carlos, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 30, Amdt 1
Upland, CA, Cable, GPS RWY 6, Orig-A, CANCELLED
Upland, CA, Cable, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Orig
Upland, CA, Cable, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3
Orlando, FL, Orlando Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 18R, Amdt 9
Winter Haven, FL, Winter Haven's Gilbert, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 1
Winter Haven, FL, Winter Haven's Gilbert, Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Greensboro, GA, Greene County Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle
DP, Amdt 3
Honolulu, HI, Honolulu Intl, LOC RWY 8L, Orig-A
West Union, IA, George L Scott Muni, GPS RWY 17, Orig, CANCELLED
West Union, IA, George L Scott Muni, GPS RWY 35, Orig, CANCELLED
West Union, IA, George L Scott Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig
West Union, IA, George L Scott Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig
West Union, IA, George L Scott Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle
DP, Amdt 2
West Union, IA, George L Scott Muni, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 4
Belleville, IL, Scott AFB/Midamerica, GPS RWY 14L, Orig-B, CANCELLED
Belleville, IL, Scott AFB/Midamerica, GPS RWY 32R, Orig-B, CANCELLED
Belleville, IL, Scott AFB/Midamerica, RNAV (GPS) RWY 14L, Orig
Belleville, IL, Scott AFB/Midamerica, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32R, Orig
Casey, IL, Casey Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 4
Chicago/West Chicago, IL, DuPage, ILS OR LOC RWY 2L, Amdt 2
Chicago/West Chicago, IL, DuPage, RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Orig
Chicago/West Chicago, IL, DuPage, VOR RWY 10, Amdt 12
Coffeyville, KS, Coffeyville Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP,
Amdt 1
Coffeyville, KS, Coffeyville Muni, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 7

Wichita, KS, Colonel James Jabara, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig-C
Wichita, KS, Colonel James Jabara, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig-B
Churchville, MD, Harford County, GPS RWY 10, Orig, CANCELLED
Churchville, MD, Harford County, RNAV (GPS)-B, Orig
Auburn/Lewiston, ME, Auburn/Lewiston Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Amdt 1
Auburn/Lewiston, ME, Auburn/Lewiston Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Amdt 1
Lincoln, ME, Lincoln Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3
Waterville, ME, Waterville Robert Lafleur, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 5,
Amdt 3
Waterville, ME, Waterville Robert Lafleur, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig
Canby, MN, Myers Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Amdt 1
Canby, MN, Myers Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Amdt 1
Carson City, NV, Carson, RNAV (GPS)-A, Amdt 1
Glens Falls, NY, Floyd Bennett Memorial, ILS OR LOC RWY 1, Amdt 4
Glens Falls, NY, Floyd Bennett Memorial, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Amdt 1
Glens Falls, NY, Floyd Bennett Memorial, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Amdt 1
Fostoria, OH, Fostoria Metropolitan, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Amdt 1
Shawnee, OK, Shawnee Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
North Bend, OR, Southwest Oregon Rgnl, ILS OR LOC RWY 4, Amdt 7
North Bend, OR, Southwest Oregon Rgnl, NDB RWY 4, Amdt 5
North Bend, OR, Southwest Oregon Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 4, Orig
North Bend, OR, Southwest Oregon Rgnl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 4, Orig
North Bend, OR, Southwest Oregon Rgnl, VOR-A, Amdt 5
North Bend, OR, Southwest Oregon Rgnl, VOR/DME-B, Amdt 4
Summerville, SC, Summerville, NDB RWY 6, Amdt 1
Summerville, SC, Summerville, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Orig
Summerville, SC, Summerville, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Orig
Summerville, SC, Summerville, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt
1
Big Spring, TX, Big Springs Mc Mahon-Wrinkle, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17,
Amdt 1
Big Spring, TX, Big Springs Mc Mahon-Wrinkle, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35,
Amdt 1
Big Spring, TX, Big Springs Mc Mahon-Wrinkle, Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle DP, Amdt 2
Brenham, TX, Brenham Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 16, Amdt 1
Brenham, TX, Brenham Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Amdt 1
Brenham, TX, Brenham Muni, VOR/DME RWY 16, Amdt 2
College Station TX, Easterwood Field, ILS OR LOC RWY 34, Amdt 13A
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Dallas/Fort Worth Intl, Stadium Visual RWY
31R, Amdt 6, CANCELLED
Georgetown, TX, Georgetown Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP,
Orig
Granbury, TX, Granbury Rgnl, GPS RWY 14, Orig-B, CANCELLED

Granbury, TX, Granbury Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Orig
La Porte, TX, La Porte Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt
5
Lago Vista, TX, Lago Vista TX-Rusty Allen, Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle DP, Orig
Seminole, TX, Gaines County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 1
South Hill, VA, Mecklenburg-Brunswick Rgnl, GPS RWY 19, Orig,
CANCELLED
South Hill, VA, Mecklenburg-Brunswick Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Orig
South Hill, VA, Mecklenburg-Brunswick Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Orig
South Hill, VA, Mecklenburg-Brunswick Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle DP, Amdt 2
Burlington, VT, Burlington Intl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP,
Amdt 13
Douglas, WY, Converse County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 11, Orig
Douglas, WY, Converse County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Amdt 1
    On June 09, 2010 (75 FR 32654) the FAA published an Amendment in
Docket No. 30727, Amdt 3376 to Part 97 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations under section 97.23 and 97.33. The following entry
effective 29 July 2010 is hereby rescinded:

Childress, TX, Childress Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP,
Amdt 1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2013-0677; FRL-9957-43]

Receipt of Information Under the Toxic Substances Control Act

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA is announcing its receipt of information submitted
pursuant to a rule, order, or consent agreement issued under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA). As required by TSCA, this document
identifies each chemical substance and/or mixture for which information
has been received; the uses or intended uses of such chemical substance
and/or mixture; and describes the nature of the information received.
Each chemical substance and/or mixture related to this announcement is
identified in Unit I. under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact:
John Schaeffer, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 564-8173; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill,
422 South Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202)
554-1404; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Chemical Substances and/or Mixtures

    Information about the following chemical substance(s) and/or
mixture(s) is provided in Unit IV.: Ethanedioic acid (CASRN 144-62-7).

II. Authority

    Section 4(d) of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2603(d)) requires EPA to publish a
notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of information
submitted pursuant to a rule, order, or consent agreement promulgated
under TSCA section 4 (15 U.S.C. 2603).

III. Docket Information

    A docket, identified by the docket identification (ID) number EPA-
HQ-OPPT-2013-0677, has been established for this Federal Register
document, which announces the receipt of the information. Upon EPA's
completion of its quality assurance review, the information received
will be added to the docket identified in Unit IV., which represents
the docket used for the TSCA section 4 rule, order, and/or consent
agreement. In addition, once completed, EPA reviews of the information
received will be added to the same docket. Use the docket ID number
provided in Unit IV. to access the information received and any
available EPA review.
    EPA's dockets are available electronically at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the Office of Pollution Prevention
and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202)
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-
0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information
about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

IV. Information Received

    As specified by TSCA section 4(d), this unit identifies the
information received by EPA: Ethanedioic acid (CAS No. 144-62-7).
    1. Chemical Use(s): Ethanedioic acid is used as a rust remover; in
antirust metal cleaners and coatings; as a flame-proofing and cross-
linking agent in cellulose fabrics; as a reducing agent in mordent wool
dying; as an acid dye stabilizing agent in nylon; as a scouring agent
for cotton printing; and as a dye stripper for wool. Ethanedioic acid
is also used for degumming silk; for the separation and recovery of
rare earth elements from ore; for bleaching leather and masonry; for
cleaning aluminum and wood decks; and as a synthetic intermediate for
pharmaceuticals.
    2. Applicable Rule, Order, or Consent Agreement: Chemical testing
requirements for second group of high production volume chemicals
(HPV2), 40 CFR 799.5087.
    3. Applicable docket ID number: The information received will be
added to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2007-0531.
    4. Information Received: EPA received the following information:
    [ssquf] Request for exemption from testing requirements.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: January 4, 2017.
Maria J. Doa,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 864

[Docket No. FDA-2017-N-6780]

Medical Devices; Hematology and Pathology Devices; Classification
of the Whole Slide Imaging System

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Final order.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying
the whole slide imaging system into class II (special controls). The
special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this
order and will be part of the codified language for the whole slide
imaging system's classification. We are taking this action because we
have determined that classifying the device into class II (special
controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and
effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance
patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing
regulatory burdens.

DATES: This order is effective January 2, 2018. The classification was
applicable on April 12, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Tjoe, Center for Devices and
Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire
Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 4550, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Upon request, FDA has classified the whole slide imaging system as
class II (special controls), which we have determined will provide a
reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. In addition, we
believe this action will enhance patients' access to beneficial
innovation, in part by reducing regulatory burdens by placing the
device into a lower device class than the automatic class III
assignment.
    The automatic assignment of class III occurs by operation of law
and without any action by FDA, regardless of the level of risk posed by
the new device. Any device that was not in commercial distribution
before May 28, 1976, is automatically classified as, and remains
within, class III and requires premarket approval unless and until FDA
takes an action to classify or reclassify the device (see 21 U.S.C.
360c(f)(1)). We refer to these devices as ``postamendments devices''
because they were not in commercial distribution prior to the date of
enactment of the Medical Device Amendments of 1976, which amended the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).
    FDA may take a variety of actions in appropriate circumstances to
classify or reclassify a device into class I or II. We may issue an
order finding a new device to be substantially equivalent under section
513(i) of the FD&C Act (see 21 U.S.C. 360c(i)) to a predicate device
that does not require premarket approval. We determine whether a new
device is substantially equivalent to a predicate by means of the
procedures for premarket notification under section 510(k) of the FD&C
Act (21 U.S.C. 360(k) and part 807 (21 CFR part 807).
    FDA may also classify a device through ``De Novo'' classification,
a common name for the process authorized under section 513(f)(2) of the
FD&C Act. Section 207 of the Food and Drug Administration Modernization
Act of 1997 established the first procedure for De Novo classification
(Pub. L. 105-115). Section 607 of the Food and Drug Administration
Safety and Innovation Act modified the De Novo application process by
adding a second procedure (Pub. L. 112-144). A device sponsor may
utilize either procedure for De Novo classification.
    Under the first procedure, the person submits a 510(k) for a device
that has not previously been classified. After receiving an order from
FDA classifying the device into class III under section 513(f)(1) of
the FD&C Act, the person then requests a classification under section
513(f)(2).
    Under the second procedure, rather than first submitting a 510(k)
and then a request for classification, if the person determines that
there is no legally marketed device upon which to base a determination
of substantial equivalence, that person requests a classification under
section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act.
    Under either procedure for De Novo classification, FDA is required
to classify the device by written order within 120 days. The
classification will be according to the criteria under section
513(a)(1) of the FD&C Act. Although the device was automatically placed
within class III, the De Novo classification is considered to be the
initial classification of the device.
    We believe this De Novo classification will enhance patients'
access to beneficial innovation, in part by reducing regulatory
burdens. When FDA classifies a device into class I or II via the De
Novo process, the device can serve as a predicate for future devices of
that type, including for 510(k)s (see 21 U.S.C. 360c(f)(2)(B)(i)). As a
result, other device sponsors do not have to submit a De Novo request
or premarket approval application in order to market a substantially
equivalent device (see 21 U.S.C. 360c(i), defining ``substantial
equivalence''). Instead, sponsors can use the less-burdensome 510(k)
process, when necessary, to market their device.

II. De Novo Classification

    On December 1, 2016, Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.
submitted a request for De Novo classification of the Philips
IntelliSite Pathology Solution (PIPS). FDA reviewed the request in
order to classify the device under the criteria for classification set
forth in section 513(a)(1) of the FD&C Act. We classify devices into
class II if general controls by themselves are insufficient to provide
reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, but there is
sufficient information to establish special controls that, in
combination with the general controls, provide reasonable assurance of
the safety and effectiveness of the device for its intended use (see 21
U.S.C. 360c(a)(1)(B)). After review of the information submitted in the
request, we determined that the device can be classified into class II
with the establishment of special controls. FDA has determined that
these special controls, in addition to the general controls, will
provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the
device.
    Therefore, on April 12, 2017, FDA issued an order to the requester
classifying the device into class II. FDA is codifying the
classification of the device by adding 21 CFR 864.3700. We have named
the generic type of device the whole slide imaging system, and it is
identified as an automated digital slide creation, viewing, and
management system intended as an aid to the pathologist to review and
interpret digital images of surgical pathology slides. The system
generates digital images that would otherwise be appropriate for manual
visualization by conventional light microscopy.
    FDA has identified the following risks to health associated
specifically with this type of device and the measures required to
mitigate these risks in table 1.

    Table 1--Whole Slide Imaging System Risks and Mitigation Measures
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                                            Mitigation measures/21 CFR
            Identified risk                          Section
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Inaccurate or missing results leading    General controls;
 to, for example, incorrect diagnosis.   Special control (1) (21 CFR
                                          864.3700(b)(1)); and,
                                         Special control (2) (21 CFR
                                          864.3700(b)(2)).
Delayed results........................  General controls;
                                         Special control (1) (21 CFR
                                          864.3700(b)(1)); and,
                                         Special control (2) (21 CFR
                                          864.3700(b)(2)).
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    FDA has determined that special controls, in combination with the
general controls, address these risks to health and provide reasonable
assurance of safety and effectiveness. For a device to fall within this
classification, and thus avoid automatic classification in class III,
it would have to comply with the special controls named in this final
order. The necessary special controls appear in the regulation codified
by this order. This device is subject to premarket notification
requirements under section 510(k) of the FD&C Act.

III. Analysis of Environmental Impact

    The Agency has determined under 21 CFR 25.34(b) that this action is
of a type that does not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. Therefore, neither an environmental
assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required.

IV. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This final order establishes special controls that refer to
previously approved collections of information found in other FDA
regulations. These collections of information are subject to review by
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). The collections of information in
the guidance document ``De Novo Classification Process (Evaluation of
Automatic Class III Designation)'' have been approved under OMB control
number 0910-0844; the collections of information in 21 CFR part 814,
subparts A through E, regarding premarket approval, have been approved
under OMB control number 0910-0231; the collections of information in
part 21 CFR 807, subpart E, regarding premarket notification
submissions, have been approved under OMB control number 0910-0120; and
the collections of information in 21 CFR parts 801 and 809, regarding
labeling, have been approved under OMB control number 0910-0485.

List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 864

    Blood, Medical devices, Packaging and containers.

    Therefore, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under
authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, 21 CFR part
864 is amended as follows:

PART 864--HEMATOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY DEVICES

0
1. The authority citation for part 864 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 351, 360, 360c, 360e, 360j, 360l, 371.

0
2. Add Sec.  864.3700 to subpart D to read as follows:

Sec.  864.3700  Whole slide imaging system.

    (a) Identification. The whole slide imaging system is an automated
digital slide creation, viewing, and management system intended as an
aid to the pathologist to review and interpret digital images of
surgical pathology slides. The system generates digital images that
would otherwise be appropriate for manual visualization by conventional
light microscopy.
    (b) Classification. Class II (special controls). The special
controls for this device are:
    (1) Premarket notification submissions must include the following
information:
    (i) The indications for use must specify the tissue specimen that
is intended to be used with the whole slide imaging system and the
components of the system.
    (ii) A detailed description of the device and bench testing results
at the component level, including for the following, as appropriate:
    (A) Slide feeder;
    (B) Light source;
    (C) Imaging optics;
    (D) Mechanical scanner movement;
    (E) Digital imaging sensor;
    (F) Image processing software;
    (G) Image composition techniques;
    (H) Image file formats;
    (I) Image review manipulation software;
    (J) Computer environment; and
    (K) Display system.
    (iii) Detailed bench testing and results at the system level,
including for the following, as appropriate:
    (A) Color reproducibility;
    (B) Spatial resolution;
    (C) Focusing test;
    (D) Whole slide tissue coverage;
    (E) Stitching error; and
    (F) Turnaround time.
    (iv) Detailed information demonstrating the performance
characteristics of the device, including, as appropriate:
    (A) Precision to evaluate intra-system and inter-system precision
using a comprehensive set of clinical specimens with defined,
clinically relevant histologic features from various organ systems and
diseases. Multiple whole slide imaging systems, multiple sites, and
multiple readers must be included.
    (B) Reproducibility data to evaluate inter-site variability using a
comprehensive set of clinical specimens with defined, clinically
relevant histologic features from various organ systems and diseases.
Multiple whole slide imaging systems, multiple sites, and multiple
readers must be included.
    (C) Data from a clinical study to demonstrate that viewing,
reviewing, and diagnosing digital images of surgical pathology slides
prepared from tissue slides using the whole slide imaging system is
non-inferior to using an optical microscope. The study should evaluate
the difference in major discordance rates between manual digital (MD)
and manual optical (MO) modalities when compared to the reference
(e.g., main sign-out diagnosis).
    (D) A detailed human factor engineering process must be used to
evaluate the whole slide imaging system user interface(s).
    (2) Labeling compliant with 21 CFR 809.10(b) must include the
following:
    (i) The intended use statement must include the information
described in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section, as applicable, and a
statement that reads, ``It is the responsibility of a qualified
pathologist to employ appropriate procedures and safeguards to assure
the validity of the interpretation of images obtained using this
device.''
    (ii) A description of the technical studies and the summary of
results, including those that relate to paragraphs (b)(1)(ii) and (iii)
of this section, as appropriate.
    (iii) A description of the performance studies and the summary of
results, including those that relate to paragraph (b)(1)(iv) of this
section, as appropriate.
    (iv) A limiting statement that specifies that pathologists should
exercise professional judgment in each clinical situation and examine
the glass slides by conventional microscopy if there is doubt about the
ability to accurately render an interpretation using this device alone.

    Dated: December 26, 2017.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12611-005]

Verdant Power, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing,
Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental
Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and
Conditions, and Fishway Prescriptions, and Waiving the Timing
Requirement for Filing Competing Development Applications

February 2, 2011.
    Take notice that the following hydrokinetic pilot project license
application has been filed with the Commission and is available for
public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Pilot Project License.
    b. Project No.: 12611-005.
    c. Date filed: December 29, 2010.
    d. Applicant: Verdant Power, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy (RITE) Project
    f. Location: The proposed project would be located on the East
River in New York, New York. The project does not affect federal lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-828c.
    h. Applicant Contact: Ronald F. Smith, Verdant Power, LLC, The
Octagon, 888 Main Street, New York, NY 10044; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>
(extension 601).
    i. FERC Contact: Timothy Konnert, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, and e-
mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments,
recommendations, terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions: 30
days from the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 60 days
from the issuance date of this notice.

    Motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, terms
and conditions, and fishway prescriptions may be filed electronically
via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions
on the Commission's Web site http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000
characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your
name and contact information at the end of your comments. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,
(202) 502-8659. Although the Commission strongly encourages electronic
filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an
original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person on the official service list for the
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. This application has been accepted for filing and is now ready
for environmental analysis.
    l. The Project Description: The primary project facilities would
include: (1) Three 35-kilowatt (kW), 5-meter-diameter axial flow
Kinetic System turbine generator units mounted on a single triframe
mount, with a total installed capacity of 105 kW, in Phase 1; (2) nine
additional 5-meter-diameter axial flow Kinetic System turbine generator
units mounted on three triframe mounts, with a total installed capacity
of 420 kW, in Phase 2; (3) eighteen additional 5-meter-diameter axial
flow Kinetic System turbine generator units mounted on six triframe
mounts, with a total installed capacity of 1,050 kW, in Phase 3; (4)
480-volt underwater cables from each turbine to five shoreline
switchgear vaults that would interconnect to a control room and
interconnection points; and (5) appurtenant facilities for navigation
safety and operation. The project is estimated to have an annual
generation of between 1,680 and 2,400 megawatt-hours.
    m. A copy of the application is available for review at the
Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary''
link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the
docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact
FERC Online Support. A copy is also available for inspection and
reproduction at the address in item h above.
    Register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
    n. Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene
in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure,
18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to
take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments
filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with
the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any
comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or
before the specified comment date for the particular application.
    All filings must (1) Bear in all capital letters the title
``PROTEST,'' ``MOTION TO INTERVENE,'' ``COMMENTS,'' ``REPLY COMMENTS,''
``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or ``FISHWAY
PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant
and the project number of the application to which the filing responds;
(3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person
protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the
requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments,
recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth
their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of
18 CFR Sec.  4.34(b) except to the extent that this notice establishes
deadlines different from those in the regulation. Agencies may obtain
copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any
protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative
of the applicant specified in the particular application. A copy of all
other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by
proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by
the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b)
and 385.2010.
    o. Procedural Schedule:
    The application will be processed according to the following Hydro
Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as
appropriate.

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                 Milestone                           Target date
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Filing of recommendations, terms and        March 4, 2011.
 conditions, and fishway prescriptions.
Commission issues Single EA...............  May 3, 2011.
Comments on EA............................  June 2, 2011.
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    p. Waiver of deadline to file competing applications filed pursuant
to an NOI:
    Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application
must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified intervention
deadline date, a competing development application or a notice of
intent to file such an application. Section 4.36(b)(2) of the
Commission's regulations, which allows 120 days from the specified
intervention deadline date for interested parties to file competing
development applications in which timely notice of intents have been
submitted, is hereby waived. Due to the expedited nature of the pilot
project licensing procedures, the submission of a timely notice of
intent will instead allow an interested person to file the competing
development application no later than 30 days after the specified
intervention deadline date. Applications for preliminary permits will
not be accepted in response to this notice.
    A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address,
and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an
unequivocal statement of intent to submit a development application. A
notice of intent must be served on the applicant named in this public
notice.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary .
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0913, FRL-8923-1]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; General Hazardous Waste Facility
Standards (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1571.09, OMB Control Number 2050-
0120

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection
Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing
approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the
nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before July 24, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-
2008-0913, to (1) EPA, either online using http://www.regulations.gov
(our preferred method), or by e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by mail
to: RCRA Docket (28221T), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; and (2) OMB, by mail
to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management
and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norma Abdul-Malik (Mail Code 5303P),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200

Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 703-
308-8753; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB
for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR
1320.12. On February 5, 2009 (74 FR 6152), EPA sought comments on this
ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. Any
additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB
within 30 days of this notice.
    EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0913, which is available for online viewing at
http://www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Docket in the EPA Docket Center
(EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington,
DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number
for the Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for
the RCRA Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at http://www.regulations.gov, to submit or view public comments, access the
index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those
documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the
system, select ``docket search,'' then key in the docket ID number
identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public
comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made
available for public viewing at http://www.regulations.gov as EPA
receives them and without change, unless the comment contains
copyrighted material, confidential business information (CBI), or other
information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For
further information about the electronic docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov.
    Title: General Hazardous Waste Facility Standards (Renewal).
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1571.09, OMB Control No. 2050-0120.
    ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2009. Under
OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the
collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An
Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations
in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when
approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by
publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such
as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The
display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is
consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: Section 3004 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA), as amended, requires that the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) develop standards for hazardous waste treatment, storage,
and disposal facilities (TSDFs) as may be necessary to protect human
health and the environment. Subsections 3004(a)(1), (3), (4), (5), and
(6) specify that these standards include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
     Maintaining records of all hazardous wastes identified or
listed under subtitle C that are treated, stored, or disposed of, and
the manner in which such wastes were treated, stored, or disposed of;
     Operating methods, techniques, and practices for
treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste;
     Location, design, and construction of such hazardous waste
treatment, disposal, or storage facilities;
     Contingency plans for effective action to minimize
unanticipated damage from any treatment, storage, or disposal of any
such hazardous waste; and
     Maintaining or operating such facilities and requiring
such additional qualifications as to ownership, continuity of
operation, training for personnel, and financial responsibility as may
be necessary or desirable.
    The regulations implementing these requirements are codified in 40
CFR parts 264 and 265. The collection of this information enables EPA
to properly determine whether owners/operators or hazardous waste
treatment, storage, and disposal facilities meet the requirements of
section 3004(a) of RCRA.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting burden for this
collection of information is estimated to average 324 hours per
respondent, and the annual public recordkeeping burden for this
collection of information is estimated to average 88 hours per
respondent. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or
provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time
needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize
technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and
verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and
disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to
comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements
which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond
to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and
review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise
disclose the information.
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by
this action are business and other for-profit, as well as State, Local,
and Tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,403.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 578,381.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $38,057,653 including $37,384,641
annualized labor costs and $673,012 annualized capital or operation &
maintenance costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 73,931 hours in
the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of
Approved ICR Burdens. This reduction is due to an estimated decrease in
the respondent universe of 128.

    Dated: June 18, 2009.
John Moses,
Director, Collection Strategies Division.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

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

    Docket Numbers: ER18-2486-001.
    Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: SDGE IV SOLAR AGMT 57 V 11 LGIA
AMENDMENT to be effective 9/27/2018.
    Filed Date: 11/21/18.
    Accession Number: 20181121-5099.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-91-001.
    Applicants: GRP Franklin, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Amendment to MBR Application to be
effective 12/8/2018.
    Filed Date: 11/21/18.
    Accession Number: 20181121-5100.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-92-001.
    Applicants: GRP Madison, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Amendment to MBR Application to be
effective 12/8/2018.
    Filed Date: 11/21/18.
    Accession Number: 20181121-5102.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-388-000.
    Applicants: Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Updated LBA Agreements to be
effective 1/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 11/21/18.
    Accession Number: 20181121-5093.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-389-000.
    Applicants: Marco DM Holdings, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Notice of change in status
to be effective 1/21/2019.
    Filed Date: 11/21/18.
    Accession Number: 20181121-5107.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-390-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Public Service Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: SPS-GSEC-RBEC-IA-Kemp
substation 0.0.0 to be effective 11/22/2018.
    Filed Date: 11/21/18.
    Accession Number: 20181121-5120.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-391-000.
    Applicants: Panda Hummel Station LLC.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Application for Reactive
Service Tariff to be effective 11/24/2018.
    Filed Date: 11/23/18.
    Accession Number: 20181123-5045.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/14/18.

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

    Dated: November 23, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 1061-094]

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Application Accepted
For Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

    a. Type of Application: Application for Temporary Variance of
License Requirement.
    b. Project No.: 1061-094.
    c. Date Filed: January 28, 2014.
    d. Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (licensee).
    e. Name of Project: Phoenix Project.
    f. Location: South Fork of the Stanislaus River in Tuolumne County,
California.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Ezra Becker, License Coordinator, Pacific
Gas and Electric Company, Mail Code: N11C, P.O. Box 770000, San
Francisco, CA 94177. Phone<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Mark Pawlowski,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, protests,
and recommendations is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by
the Commission. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing.
Please file motions to intervene, protests, comments, or
recommendations using the Commission's eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief
comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the
eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You
must include your name and contact information at the end of your
comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-1061-094) on
any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or recommendations filed.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee requests a temporary
variance to reduce minimum flows required by article 105 of the
project's license. The licensee states that water conditions in the
South Fork of the Stanislaus River are critically dry, and requests
that it be allowed to reduce the minimum flow released from Lyons Dam
from 5 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 1 cfs. Due to the urgent nature
of this request and the potential to conserve water for later municipal
and instream flow purposes, the Commission approved the licensee's
request by order dated February 6, 2014. The approved temporary
variance expires no later than March 15, 2014. However, should the
licensee request another temporary variance due to continued drought
conditions once the current variance expires, the Commission will take
into account any comments received, intervention requests, and protests
received in its analysis of any future variance request. Based on
responses received to this notice, the Commission has also reserved the
right to modify its February 6, 2014 order.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits
in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208- 3676 or

email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy
is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in
item (h) above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filing must (1)
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the
name of the applicant and the project number of the application to
which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone
number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise
comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR
4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate
to project works which are the subject of the license surrender.
Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the
applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served
upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular
application. If an intervener files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve
a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy of all other
filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof
of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the
Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and
385.2010.

    Dated: February 6, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Notice of Intent To Open a Coordinated Remedy Program Proceeding
for the Replacement of Certain Takata Air Bag Inflators

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of intent to open a coordinated remedy program
proceeding for the replacement of certain Takata air bag inflators
pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30120(c)(3) and other authority.

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SUMMARY: In order to organize and prioritize vehicle manufacturer's
recall and remedy programs to address defective Takata frontal air bag
inflators, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(``NHTSA'') is providing notice of NHTSA's intent to open proceedings
pursuant to its authority under 49 U.S.C. 30120(c)(3) and other
authority. NHTSA is considering implementing these remedy programs for
all manufacturers and suppliers involved in the recalls of defective
Takata air bag inflators. This notice explains NHTSA's authority to
open such a proceeding and describes some of the issues that the agency
would consider, and information the agency

would request from commenters, as part of such a proceeding.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arija Flowers, Trial Attorney, Office
of the Chief Counsel, NCC-111, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590
(telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In order to ensure that all vehicles in the
United States are equipped with safe air bags as quickly as possible
and to reduce the risk of serious injury or death due to an inflator
rupture, NHTSA is considering exercising its authority under the
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended and
recodified (the ``Safety Act''), 49 U.S.C. 30101, et seq., to organize
and prioritize the remedy programs of BMW of North America, LLC
(``BMW''), Chrysler Group, LLC (``Chrysler''), Daimler Trucks North
America, LLC (``DTNA''), Ford Motor Company (``Ford''), General Motors,
LLC (``GM''), American Honda Motor Company (``Honda''), Mazda North
American Operations (``Mazda''), Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
(``Mitsubishi''), Nissan North America, Inc. (``Nissan''), Subaru of
America, Inc. (``Subaru''), and Toyota Motor Engineering and
Manufacturing (``Toyota'') (collectively, the ``Manufacturers''), and
TK Holdings, Inc. (``Takata'') to address Takata frontal air bag
inflators. Specifically, NHTSA is issuing this notice pursuant to its
authority under the Safety Act to ``accelerate'' a remedy program, 49
U.S.C. 30120(c)(3) and 49 CFR 573.14, as delegated by the Secretary of
Transportation, 49 CFR 1.95, 501.2(a)(1), to inspect and investigate,
49 U.S.C. 30166(b)(1), and to ensure that defective vehicles and
equipment are recalled, 49 U.S.C. 30118-30119.
    On May 18, 2015, Takata filed four Defect Information Reports
(``DIR's'') pursuant to 49 CFR 573.6. In those DIR's, Takata determined
that a defect exists in certain models of frontal air bag inflators
(PSDI, PSDI-4, PSDI-4K, SPI, PSPI and PSPI-L).
    The Safety Act requires manufacturers to remedy safety-related
defects in motor vehicles. 49 U.S.C. 30120(a). If the Secretary of
Transportation determines that a manufacturer's remedy program is not
likely to be capable of completion within a reasonable time, the
Secretary may require the manufacturer to ``accelerate'' the remedy
program if the Secretary finds that there is a risk of serious injury
or death if the remedy program is not accelerated and that acceleration
of the remedy program can be reasonably achieved by expanding the
sources of replacement parts, expanding the number of authorized repair
facilities, or both. Id. Sec.  30120(c)(3). The Secretary has delegated
his authorities under the Safety Act to the NHTSA Administrator, 49 CFR
1.95(a), 501.2(a)(1). Each of the Manufacturers has elected a remedy
program of repair of the affected vehicles. See 49 U.S.C.
30120(a)(1)(A). These remedy programs are individual to each of the
Manufacturers, creating a patch-work solution that NHTSA believes may
not adequately address the safety risks presented by the defective
Takata inflators within a reasonable time. Regardless of root cause,
these recalls involve the same safety risk: The risk of the air bag
inflator rupturing when the air bag is inflated, which may result in
serious injury or death to vehicle occupants without any prior warning.
    The number of impacted vehicles and manufacturers in combination
with the supply issues related to these air bag recalls adds a
previously unprecedented level of complexity to this recall and remedy
process. Given the number of manufacturers (11) and the technical
complexity of the issues involved, NHTSA intends to open a Section
30120(c)(3) proceeding, and has therefore issued this Notice of Intent
to inform the public.
    The goal of a Section 30120(c)(3) proceeding is for the agency to
consider whether (and if so, how) to organize and prioritize the recall
and remedy programs of the Manufacturers, in order to aid the
Manufacturers in accomplishing their significant task of replacing all
defective Takata air bag inflators.
    As part of a Section 30120(c)(3) proceeding, NHTSA plans to
consider the views of commenters regarding NHTSA's exercising its
authority with respect to recall and remedy programs involving certain
defective Takata frontal air bag inflators, including, but not limited
whether it should, and on what terms, issue an order to ``accelerate''
all applicable recall remedy programs, which could include, but not be
limited to, provisions regarding sourcing, production, allocation,
delivery, installation, and adequacy of the remedy.
    Further, as part of a Section 30120(c)(3) proceeding, NHTSA would
specifically request comments on how the Manufacturers would comply
with an organization and prioritization of remedy directive, the
possible terms of any such order and, in particular, how NHTSA should
order the sourcing of the replacement parts for Manufacturers, whether
NHTSA should issue the remedy order to some but not all Manufacturers,
whether NHTSA should order the Manufacturers to prioritize certain
vehicles or certain regions in its allocation of replacement parts and
how, and whether NHTSA should order a re-replacement schedule for
replacement frontal inflators if Takata cannot provide assurances for
the ongoing safety of the inflators.
    Upon NHTSA's opening of a Section 30120(c)(3) proceeding,
additional information, including how to comment, will be published in
a supplemental Federal Register Notice.

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 30101, et seq., 30118-30119, 30120(c)(3),
30166(b)(1); 49 CFR 573.6, 573. 14; delegations of authority at 49
CFR 1.95(a), 501.2(a)(1).

    Issued: May 18, 2015.
Mark R. Rosekind,
Administrator
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14311-000]

Modern Hydro; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted
for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing
Applications

    On November 1, 2011, Modern Hydro filed an application for a
preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act
(FPA), to study the feasibility of the proposed Delhi Milldam Water
Power Project No. 14311 to be located at the existing Delhi Dam, on the
south fork of the Maquoketa River, near the township of Delhi, in
Delaware County, Iowa. The Delhi Dam is owned by the Lake Delhi
Recreation Association Board. There are no federal lands associated
with the project.
    The proposed project would consist of: (1) The existing Delhi Dam
and reservoir; (2) an existing 61-foot-wide concrete powerhouse; (3) an
existing 86-foot-long concrete-gated ogee spillway with three 25-foot-
wide vertical sluice gates; (4) two refurbished 2,400-volt Westinghouse
generator units powered by two refurbished S. Morgan Smith turbines
with a combined generating capacity of 1,500 kilowatts; (5) an existing
substation connected to an existing 12.5-kilovolt distribution line;
and (6) appurtenant facilities. The project would have an estimated
annual generation of 2,960,000 kilowatt-hours.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Dwight Shanak, N3311 Sunrise Lane, Waupaca,
WI 54981,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    FERC Contact: Tyrone A. Williams,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice.
Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements
of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and
competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet.
See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's
Web site http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior
registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information
at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-(866) 208-3676,
or for TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>. Although the Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file,
mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.

Enter the docket number (P-14311-000) in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

    Dated: January 9, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0392; Directorate Identifier 2011-NE-12-AD;
Amendment 39-16808; AD 2011-19-03]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) CT7-8,
CT7-8A, CT7-8A1, CT7-8E, and CT7-8F5 Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD was prompted by four reports of
unrecoverable engine stalls, during hover in a left-roll attitude. This
AD requires the installation of an accessory gearbox (AGB) axis-A oil
slinger nut to the axis-A shaft assembly. We are issuing this AD to
prevent an unrecoverable engine stall, leading to a helicopter forced
landing or accident.

DATES: This AD is effective November 9, 2011.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of November 9,
2011.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact GE-
Aviation, M/D Rm. 285, One Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone:
513-552-3272; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-
238-7125.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Meibaum, Aerospace Engineer,

Engine & Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We received four reports of GE CT7-8 series turboshaft helicopter
engines experiencing unrecoverable engine stalls, during hover in a
left-roll attitude. Investigation revealed that during a prolonged left
roll, excessive return oil from the AGB may return to the A-sump and
exceed the sump's scavenging capability. The sump then floods, leading
to over-heated oil, which preheats the air entering the engine's
compressor. This preheated air causes inlet thermal distortion. This
condition, if not corrected, could result in an unrecoverable engine
stall, leading to a helicopter forced landing or accident. We issued a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include
an AD that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM published
in the Federal Register on May 2, 2011 (76 FR 24407). That NPRM
proposed to require the installation of an AGB axis-A oil slinger nut
to the axis-A shaft assembly.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM published in the Federal
Register on May 2, 2011 (76 FR 24407).
    Since we issued the NPRM published in the Federal Register on May
2, 2011 (76 FR 24407), GE issued a revision to the service bulletin we
are incorporating by reference in this AD. The revision includes new
information in the procedure required to torque the oil slinger nut.
This AD incorporates by reference, GE Aircraft Engines CT7-8 Turboshaft
Engine Service Bulletin No. CT7-8 S/B 72-0033, Revision 1, dated April
28, 2011.
    Also since we issued the NPRM published in the Federal Register on
May 2, 2011 (76 FR 24407), we discovered that in the applicability
paragraph, we inadvertently omitted engine serial number 953071. We
corrected that omission in paragraph (c) (4) by changing ``CT7-8E,
engine S/Ns 953068 and below, and S/Ns 953070 and 953072'' to ``CT7-8E,
engine S/Ns 953068 and below, and S/Ns 953070 through 953072''.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes
are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM published
in the Federal Register on May 2, 2011 (76 FR 24407) for correcting the
unsafe condition.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 80 engines installed on
helicopters of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about
one work-hour per engine to perform the actions required by this AD,
and that the average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts
will cost about $700 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate
the total cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $62,800.

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.
    We are 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,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2011-19-03 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-16808; Docket No.
FAA-2011-0392; Directorate Identifier 2011-NE-12-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD is effective November 9, 2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the following General Electric Company
(GE) turboshaft engines:
    (1) CT7-8, all engine serial numbers (S/Ns).
    (2) CT7-8A, engine S/Ns 947565 and below.
    (3) CT7-8A1, engine S/Ns 530017 and below.
    (4) CT7-8E, engine S/Ns 953068 and below, and S/Ns 953070
through 953072.
    (5) CT7-8F5, engine S/Ns 731005 and below, and S/Ns 731007,
731008, 817021, and 817022.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD was prompted by four reports of unrecoverable engine
stalls, during hover in a left-roll attitude. We are issuing this AD
to prevent an unrecoverable engine stall, leading to a helicopter
forced landing or accident.

Compliance

    (e) Comply with this AD at the next engine shop visit, the next
1,500-hour helicopter inspection, or before operation after next
engine installation, whichever occurs first.

Installation of Accessory Gearbox (AGB) Axis-A Oil Slinger Nut

    (f) Install the AGB axis-A oil slinger nut to the axis-A shaft
assembly. Use Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.A. through
3.C. of GE Aircraft Engines CT7-8 Turboshaft Engine Service Bulletin
No. CT7-8 S/B 72-0033, Revision 1, dated April 28, 2011, to do the
installation.

Previous Credit

    (g) An oil slinger nut installation performed before the
effective date of this AD using GE Aircraft Engines CT7-8 Turboshaft
Engine Service Bulletin No. CT7-8 S/B 72-0033, dated February 11,
2011, satisfies the installation requirements of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (h) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Related Information

    (i) For more information about this AD, contact Walter Meibaum,
Aerospace Engineer, Engine & Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 of the
following service information on the date specified:
    (1) GE Aircraft Engines CT7-8 Turboshaft Engine Service Bulletin
No. CT7-8 S/B 72-0033, Revision 1, dated April 28, 2011, approved
for IBR November 9, 2011.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact GE-
Aviation, M/D Rm. 285, One Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone:
513-552-3272; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 8, 2011.
Peter A. White,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER11-3589-000]

Long Island Solar Farm, 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
Long Island Solar Farm, 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 June 9, 2011.
    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
14 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 review in the Commission's
Public

Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the
Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a
document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any
FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call
(866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: May 20, 2011.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-13220 Filed 5-26-11; 8:45 am]
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