Designation for the 2008 NAAQS a
               Designated area                ------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   Date 1                             Type
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Whole State..................................  ..............  Unclassifiable/Attainment.
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a Includes Indian Country located in each county or area, except as otherwise specified.
1 December 31, 2011 unless otherwise noted.

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50. Section 81.349 is amended by adding a table entitled ``West
Virginia--2008 Lead NAAQS'' to the end of the section to read as
follows:

Sec.  81.349  West Virginia.

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                                         West Virginia--2008 Lead NAAQS
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                                                                Designation for the 2008 NAAQS a
               Designated area                ------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   Date 1                             Type
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Whole State..................................  ..............  Unclassifiable/Attainment.
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a Includes Indian Country located in each county or area, except as otherwise specified.
1 December 31, 2011 unless otherwise noted.

0
51. Section 81.350 is amended by adding a table entitled ``Wisconsin--
2008 Lead NAAQS'' to the end of the section to read as follows:

Sec.  81.350  Wisconsin.

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                                                                Designation for the 2008 NAAQS a
               Designated area                ------------------------------------------------------------------
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Whole State..................................  ..............  Unclassifiable/Attainment.
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a Includes Indian Country located in each county or area, except as otherwise specified.
1 December 31, 2011 unless otherwise noted.

0
52. Section 81.351 is amended by adding a table entitled ``Wyoming--
2008 Lead NAAQS'' to to the end of the section read as follows:

Sec.  81.351  Wyoming.

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                                            Wyoming--2008 Lead NAAQS
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Whole State..................................  ..............  Unclassifiable/Attainment.
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a Includes Indian Country located in each county or area, except as otherwise specified.
1 December 31, 2011 unless otherwise noted.

0
53. Section 81.352 is amended by adding a table entitled ``American
Samoa--2008 Lead NAAQS'' to the end of the section to read as follows:

Sec.  81.352  American Samoa.

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                                                                Designation for the 2008 NAAQS a
               Designated area                ------------------------------------------------------------------
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Whole State..................................  ..............  Unclassifiable/Attainment.
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a Includes Indian Country located in each county or area, except as otherwise specified.
1 December 31, 2011 unless otherwise noted.

0
54. Section 81.353 is amended by adding a table entitled ``Guam--2008
Lead NAAQS'' to the end of the section to read as follows:

Sec.  81.353  Guam.

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a Includes Indian Country located in each county or area, except as otherwise specified.
1 December 31, 2011 unless otherwise noted.

0
55. Section 81.354 is amended by adding a table entitled ``Northern
Mariana Islands--2008 Lead NAAQS'' to the end of the section to read as
follows:

Sec.  81.354  Northern Mariana Islands.

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a Includes Indian Country located in each county or area, except as otherwise specified.
1 December 31, 2011 unless otherwise noted.

0
56. Section 81.355 is amended by adding a table entitled ``Puerto
Rico--2008 Lead NAAQS'' to the end of the section to read as follows:

Sec.  81.355  Puerto Rico.

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Arecibo, PR:
    Arecibo Municipio (part)                   ..............  Nonattainment.
        Area bounded by 4 km from the
         boundaries of the Battery Recycling
         Company facility.
Rest of State................................  ..............  Unclassifiable/Attainment.
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a Includes Indian Country located in each county or area, except as otherwise specified.
1 December 31, 2011 unless otherwise noted.

0
57. Section 81.356 is amended by adding a table entitled ``Virgin
Islands--2008 Lead NAAQS'' to the end of the section to read as
follows:

Sec.  81.356  Virgin Islands.

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a Includes Indian Country located in each county or area, except as otherwise specified.
1 December 31, 2011 unless otherwise noted.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-94671; File No. SR-MIAX-2022-13]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate
Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change by Miami International
Securities Exchange, LLC To Amend Exchange Rule 518, Complex Orders

April 11, 2022.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on April 1, 2022, Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
(``MIAX Options'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as
described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared
by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange is filing a proposal to amend Exchange Rule 518,
Complex Orders.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
website at http://www.miaxoptions.com/rule-filings/ at MIAX Options'
principal office, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such
statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend Exchange Rule 518, Complex Orders,
to change the value used in the calculation that determines whether a
complex order is eligible to initiate a Complex Auction.\3\
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    \3\ Certain option classes, as determined by the Exchange and
communicated to Members via Regulatory Circular, will be eligible to
participate in a Complex Auction (an ``eligible class''). Upon
evaluation as set forth in subparagraph (c)(5) of Exchange Rule 518,
the Exchange may determine to automatically submit a Complex
Auction-eligible order into a Complex Auction. Upon entry into the
System or upon evaluation of a complex order resting at the top of
the Strategy Book, Complex Auction-eligible orders may be subject to
an automated request for responses (``RFR''). See Exchange Rule
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    Currently the Exchange uses the following methods to determine
whether a complex order is qualified to initiate a Complex Auction:
Initial Improvement Percentage (``IIP'')
    For complex orders received prior to the opening of all individual
components of a complex strategy, the System \4\ will calculate an IIP
value, which is a defined percentage of the current dcMBBO \5\ bid/ask
differential once all of the components of the complex strategy have
opened. Such percentage will be defined by the Exchange and
communicated to Members \6\ via Regulatory Circular.\7\ If a Complex
Auction-eligible order is priced equal to, or improves, the IIP value
\8\ and is also priced equal to, or improves, other complex orders and/
or quotes resting at the top of the Strategy Book, the complex order
will be eligible to initiate a Complex Auction.\9\
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    \4\ The term ``System'' means the automated trading system used
by the Exchange for the trading of securities. See Exchange Rule
100.
    \5\ The Displayed Complex MIAX Best Bid or Offer (``dcMBBO'') is
calculated using the best displayed price for each component of a
complex strategy from the Simple Order Book. For stock-option
orders, the dcMBBO for a complex strategy will be calculated using
the Exchange's best displayed bid or offer in the individual option
component(s) and the NBBO in the stock component. See Exchange Rule
518(a)(8).
    \6\ The term ``Member'' means an individual or organization
approved to exercise the trading rights associated with a Trading
Permit. Members are deemed ``members'' under the Exchange Act. See
Exchange Rule 100.
    \7\ See MIAX Options Regulatory Circular 2016-48, MIAX Complex
Auction Initiating Percentages (October 20, 2016) available at
https://www.miaxoptions.com/sites/default/files/circular-files/MIAX_RC_2016_48.pdf.
    \8\ The Initial Improvement Percentage (``IIP'') is currently
set to 70%. See Id.
    \9\ See Policy .03(a) of Exchange Rule 518.
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Upon Receipt Improvement Percentage (``URIP'')
    Upon receipt of a complex order when the complex strategy is open,
the System will calculate a URIP value, which is a defined percentage
of the current dcMBBO bid/ask differential. Such percentage will be
defined by the

Exchange and communicated to Members via Regulatory Circular.\10\ If a
Complex Auction-eligible order is priced equal to, or improves, the
URIP value \11\ and is also priced to improve other complex orders and/
or quotes resting at the top of the Strategy Book, the complex order
will be eligible to initiate a Complex Auction.\12\
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    \10\ See supra note 7.
    \11\ The Upon Receipt Improvement Percentage (``URIP'') is
currently set to 70%. See supra note 7.
    \12\ See Policy .03(b) of Exchange Rule 518.
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Re-Evaluation Improvement Percentage (``RIP'')
    Upon evaluation of a complex order resting at the top of the
Strategy Book, the System will calculate a Re-evaluation Improvement
Percentage (``RIP'') value, which is a defined percentage of the
current dcMBBO bid/ask differential. Such percentage will be defined by
the Exchange and communicated to Members via Regulatory Circular.\13\
If a complex order resting at the top of the Strategy Book is priced
equal to, or improves, the RIP value,\14\ the complex order will be
eligible to initiate a Complex Auction.\15\
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    \13\ See supra note 7.
    \14\ The Re-evaluation Improvement Percentage (``RIP'') is
currently set to 80%. See supra note 7.
    \15\ See Policy .03(c) of Exchange Rule 518.
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Proposal
    The Exchange now proposes to replace the dcMBBO bid/ask
differential with the cNBBO \16\ bid/ask differential in the
calculations described above for IIP, URIP, and RIP, respectively. The
dcMBBO is calculated using the displayed price for each component of a
complex strategy from the Simple Order Book \17\ on the Exchange,
whereas the cNBBO is calculated using the NBBO \18\ for each component
of a complex strategy to establish the best net bid and offer for a
complex strategy.\19\ The Exchange believes that using the cNBBO will
reduce the number of auctions generated by the Exchange System which do
not receive responses or result in price improvement for the initiating
order. The cNBBO, which includes the best away markets as well as the
MBBO for each component of a complex strategy, will always be equal to
or better than the dcMBBO, which includes the MBBO for each component
of a complex strategy. The component prices contained in the cNBBO
provide a more accurate indicator of the overall market interest in
each component, and therefore, provides a more accurate indicator of
the overall market interest in the complex strategy. The Exchange
believes that this will result in a reduction of the overall number of
Complex Auctions initiated on the Exchange but will in turn increase
the percentage of Complex Auctions that result in price improvement, as
the auction start price will be more closely aligned to prevailing
market prices.
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    \16\ The Complex National Best Bid or Offer (``cNBBO'') is
calculated using the NBBO for each component of a complex strategy
to establish the best net bid and offer for a complex strategy. For
stock-option orders, the cNBBO for a complex strategy will be
calculated using the NBBO in the individual option component(s) and
the NBBO in the stock component. See Exchange Rule 518(a)(2).
    \17\ The ``Simple Order Book'' is the Exchange's regular
electronic book of orders and quotes. See Exchange Rule 518(a)(15).
    \18\ The term ``NBBO'' means the national best bid or offer as
calculated by the Exchange based on market information received by
the Exchange from the appropriate Securities Information Processor
(``SIP''). See Exchange Rule 518(a)(14).
    \19\ See supra note 5.
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Implementation
    The Exchange proposes to implement the proposed rule change in the
second quarter of 2022. The Exchange will announce the implementation
date to its Members via Regulatory Circular.
2. Statutory Basis
    MIAX believes that its proposed rule change is consistent with
Section 6(b) of the Act \20\ in general, and furthers the objectives of
Section 6(b)(5) of the Act \21\ in particular, in that it is designed
to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote
just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and
coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing, settling,
processing information with respect to, and facilitating transactions
in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanisms of a
free and open market and a national market system and, in general, to
protect investors and the public interest.
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    \20\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \21\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    The Exchange believes that its proposal to use the cNBBO instead of
the dcMBBO in the calculation used to determine whether a complex order
is qualified to initiate a Complex Auction promotes just and equitable
principles of trade and removes impediments to and perfects the
mechanisms of a free and open market and a national market system and,
in general, protects investors and the public interest as using the
cNBBO provides a better measure of the current market and is more
likely to result in price improvement for the initiating order as the
cNBBO is calculated using the NBBO (which in turn is calculated by
taking the best prices of all exchanges into consideration) \22\ for
each component of a complex strategy to establish the best net bid and
offer for a complex strategy,\23\ and therefore is more representative
of the prevailing market interest and market prices. The example below
demonstrates the difference between the current and proposed
calculations.
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    \22\ See supra note 19.
    \23\ See supra note 16
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Example 1
(Current Auction Evaluation Based on dcMBBO)

    Reevaluation Improvement Percentage (RIP) for a complex order at
the best price on the Strategy Book \24\ subject to dcMBBO.
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    \24\ The ``Strategy Book'' is the Exchange's electronic book of
complex orders and complex quotes. See Exchange Rule 518(a)(17).

RIP = 80%
MBBO: \25\ Option A 2.00 x 2.10
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    \25\ The term ``MBBO'' means the best bid or offer on the
Exchange. See Exchange Rule 100.
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MBBO: Option B 1.05 x 1.20
Strategy +1A-1B = (2.00-1.20) x (2.10-1.05)
dcMBBO = 0.80 x 1.05

    A complex order is resting on the Strategy Book to buy 1 Strategy
at a price of 1.00. Upon reevaluation of the Strategy Book it is
determined the complex order to buy at 1.00 improves the Strategy bid
by 0.20; (1.00-0.80). The improvement percentage is then calculated as
the 0.20 improvement divided by the Strategy bid/offer spread; (1.05-
0.80), in this case resulting in 80% improvement. Because the 80%
improvement equals the configured RIP of 80% an auction is initiated.
Example 2
(Proposed Auction Evaluation Based on cNBBO)

    Reevaluation Improvement Percentage (RIP) for a complex order at
the best price on the Strategy Book subject to cNBBO.

RIP = 80%
NBBO: Option A 2.05 x 2.10
NBBO: Option B 1.05 x 1.10
Strategy +1A-1B = (2.05-1.10) x (2.10-1.05)
cNBBO = 0.95 x 1.05

    A complex order is resting on the Strategy Book to buy 1 Strategy
at a price of 1.00. Upon reevaluation of the Strategy Book it is
determined the complex order to buy at 1.00 improves the Strategy bid
by 0.05; (1.00-0.95). The improvement percentage is then calculated as
the 0.05 improvement divided by the Strategy bid/offer spread; (1.05-
0.95), in this case resulting in 50% improvement. Because the 50%

improvement is less than the configured RIP of 80% an auction is not
initiated.
    The Exchange believes that using the cNBBO in its calculation to
determine whether a complex order is qualified to initiate a Complex
Auction will reduce the number of Complex Auctions initiated by the
Exchange System \26\ which do not receive responses. Using the cNBBO
instead of the dcMBBO better reflects the current state of the market
and may result in Complex Auctions that receive responses which in turn
may result in price improvement for the initiating order.
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    \26\ The term ``System'' means the automated trading system used
by the Exchange for the trading of securities. See Exchange Rule
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change to
replace the dcMBBO value with the cNBBO value in the calculation used
to determine whether a complex order is qualified to initiate a Complex
Auction will impose any burden on inter-market competition. The
Exchange believes its proposal may benefit competition as using the
cNBBO in the calculation better reflects current market prices and may
result in the initiation of Complex Auctions which result in price
improvement for the initiating order. The Exchange believes the
proposed rule change will enhance competition among the various markets
for complex order execution, potentially resulting in more active
complex order trading on all exchanges. Additionally, the Exchange
believes that this change will result in a reduction of the overall
number of Complex Auctions initiated on the Exchange but will in turn
increase the percentage of auctions that result in price improvement,
as the auction start price will be more closely aligned to prevailing
market prices.
    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on intra-market competition as all complex orders
submitted to the Exchange will be evaluated, and re-evaluated, equally
under the Exchange's Rules.

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

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days after the date of the filing, or such
shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective
pursuant to 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \27\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \28\
thereunder.
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    \27\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \28\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
File Number SR-MIAX-2022-13.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-MIAX-2022-13. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments
received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-MIAX-2022-13, and should be submitted on
or before May 6, 2022.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\29\
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    \29\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER16-368-000]

Shelby County Energy Center, 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
Shelby County Energy Center, 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 December 14, 2015.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for electronic review in the
Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an
eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive
email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s).
For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: November 23, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9990-9991]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0381; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-16-AD;
Amendment 39-17764; AD 2014-04-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. 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 all
Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2B1, 2B1A, 2B2, and 2K1 turboshaft engines. This
AD requires initial and repetitive inspections of the hydro-mechanical
metering unit (HMU) high pressure pump drive gear shaft splines,
cleaning and inspections of the sleeve assembly splines, and
replacement of the HMU if it fails inspection. This AD was prompted by
in-flight shutdowns caused by interrupted fuel supply at the HMU. We
are issuing this AD to prevent in-flight shutdown and damage to the
engine.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 31, 2014.

ADDRESSES: The Docket Operations office is located at Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-
0001.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-
0381; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is provided in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony W. Cerra, Jr., Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to the specified products. The
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 25, 2013 (78 FR
44897). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    A number of in-flight shutdown occurrences have been reported
for Arrius 2 engines. The results of the technical investigations
concluded that these events were caused by deterioration of the
splines on the high pressure (HP)/low pressure (LP) pump assembly
drive shaft of the hydro-mechanical metering unit (HMU), which
eventually interrupted the fuel supply to the engine. This
condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to further
cases of engine in-flight shutdown, possibly resulting in forced
landing.
    To address these occurrences, Turbomeca published Service
Bulletin (SB) No. SB 319 73 2825, which provides inspection
instructions. After that SB was issued, further similar occurrences
prompted Turbomeca to perform a new assessment of the issue. As a
result, it was determined that repetitive inspections of the HMU,
including an additional inspection of the sleeve assembly, was
necessary to address the issue. Those instructions are provided in
Turbomeca Mandatory SB (MSB) No. SB 319 73 2825 version G.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires repetitive
inspections of drive gear shaft splines of the HP pump, and
depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective
actions.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/# !documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0381-0004.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 44897, July 25,
2013).

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect about 162 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about
one hour per product to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is
$85 per hour. Required parts will cost about $753 per engine. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be
$135,756.

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

    We determined that 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 this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

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

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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 (AD):

2014-04-06 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment 39-17764; Docket No. FAA-2013-
0381; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-16-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective March 31, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2B1, 2B1A, 2B2, and
2K1 turboshaft engines.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by in-flight shutdowns caused by
interrupted fuel supply at the hydro-mechanical metering unit (HMU).
We are issuing this AD to prevent in-flight shutdown and damage to
the engine.

(e) Actions and Compliance

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

(f) Initial Visual Inspection for HMUs Not Previously Inspected

    (1) On the effective date of this AD, for those HMUs that have
not previously been inspected using Turbomeca Mandatory Service
Bulletin (MSB) No. SB 319 73 2825, Version G, dated January 24,
2013, or earlier versions; perform an initial visual inspection of
the HMU high-pressure pump drive gear shaft splines for wear,
corrosion, scaling, or cracks, and clean and inspect the sleeve
assembly splines for wear, corrosion, scaling, or cracks, at the
following:
    (i) For HMUs that have accumulated more than 150 operating hours
(OHs) since new or since last overhaul, within 50 HMU OHs after
effective date of this AD.
    (ii) For HMUs that have accumulated 150 or fewer OHs since new
or since last overhaul, before exceeding 200 HMU OHs.

 (g) Initial Visual Inspection for HMUs That Have Been Previously
Inspected

    (1) On the effective date of this AD, for those HMUs that have
been previously inspected per Turbomeca MSB No. SB 319 73 2825,
Version G, dated January 24, 2013, or earlier versions; perform a
visual inspection of HMU aft splines of the high pressure pump for
wear, corrosion, scaling, or cracks, and clean and inspect the
sleeve assembly splines for wear, corrosion, scaling, or cracks, at
the following:
    (i) For HMUs that have accumulated 300 OHs or more since last
inspection, within 200 HMU OHs after effective date of this AD.
    (ii) For HMUs that have accumulated fewer than 300 OHs since
last inspection, before exceeding 500 HMU OHs.

(h) Repetitive Visual Inspections of HMUs

    (1) Thereafter, repetitively visually inspect the HMU aft
splines of the high pressure pump, and clean and inspect the sleeve
assembly splines for wear, corrosion, scaling, or cracks, at
intervals not to exceed 500 HMU OHs.
    (2) If, during any initial or repetitive inspection required by
this AD, an HMU does not pass inspection, then before further
flight, replace the sleeve assembly on the affected high pressure
pump drive gear shaft or replace the affected HMU.

(i) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install any engine
on any helicopter unless the HMU was inspected as required by this
AD.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs
to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your
request.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Anthony W.
Cerra, Jr., Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>phone: 781-238-
7128; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency, AD 2013-0082,
dated April 2, 2013, for more information. You may examine the MCAI
in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0381-0004.
    (3) Turbomeca MSB No. SB 319 73 2825, Version G, dated January
24, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD, can be
obtained from Turbomeca, S.A. using the contact information in
paragraph (k)(4) of this AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Turbomeca, S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 40 00;
telex: 570 042; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45 15.
    (5) You may view this 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>.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on February 10, 2014.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Notices]
[Pages 22151-22152]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4309-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2017-0001]

Washington; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Washington (FEMA-4309-DR), dated April 21,
2017, and related determinations.

DATES: Effective April 21, 2017.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter
dated April 21, 2017, the President issued a major disaster declaration
under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford
Act''), as follows:

    I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State
of Washington resulting from severe winter storms, flooding,
landslides, and mudslides during the period of January 30 to
February 22, 2017, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to
warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.
(the ``Stafford Act''). Therefore, I declare that such a major
disaster exists in the State of Washington.
    In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby
authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such
amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and
administrative expenses.
    You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the
designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State.
Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be
supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total
eligible costs. Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance also will be limited to 75

percent of the total eligible costs, with the exception of projects
that meet the eligibility criteria for a higher Federal cost-sharing
percentage under the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot
Program for Debris Removal implemented pursuant to section 428 of
the Stafford Act.
    Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration
for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice
that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under
Executive Order 12148, as amended, Thomas J. Dargan, of FEMA is
appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major
disaster.
    The following areas of the State of Washington have been designated
as adversely affected by this major disaster:

    Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Lewis, Lincoln, Pend
Oreille, Skamania, Spokane, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whatcom
Counties for Public Assistance.
    All areas within the State of Washington are eligible for
assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

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

Robert J. Fenton,
Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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