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[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 573

[Docket No. FDA-2016-F-0784]

Global Nutrition International; Filing of Food Additive Petition
(Animal Use)

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of petition.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing we have
filed a petition, submitted by Global Nutrition International,
proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for
the safe use of calcium butyrate as a source of energy in dairy cattle
feed.

DATES: The food additive petition was filed on February 12, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chelsea Trull, Center for Veterinary
Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., Rockville,
MD 20855,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (section 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), we are giving notice
that we have filed a food additive petition (FAP 2294), submitted by
Global Nutrition International, Zac de Paron, 5 Rue des Compagnons
d'Emma[uuml]s, BP 70166, 35301 Foug[egrave]res Cedex, France. The
petition proposes to amend the food additive regulations in 21 CFR part
573 Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals to
provide for the safe use of calcium butyrate as a source of energy in
dairy cattle feed.
    The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically
excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(r) because it is of a type that does not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. In addition, the petitioner has stated that to their
knowledge, no extraordinary circumstances exist. If FDA determines a
categorical exclusion applies, neither an environmental assessment nor
an environmental impact statement is required. If FDA determines a
categorical exclusion does not apply, we will request an environmental
assessment and make it available for public inspection.

     Dated: March 15, 2016.
Tracey H. Forfa,
Acting Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine.
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[Notices]
[Pages 41439-41441]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13452]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-97766; File No. SR-ICEEU-2023-013]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Europe Limited; Notice
of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Relating to Amendments the Collateral
and Haircut Procedures

June 20, 2023.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on June 9, 2023, ICE Clear Europe Limited (``ICE Clear Europe'' or the
``Clearing House'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule changes described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been primarily prepared by ICE Clear
Europe. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on
the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.

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I. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the
Proposed Rule Change

    ICE Clear Europe Limited (``ICE Clear Europe'' or the ``Clearing
House'') proposes to modify its Collateral and Haircut Procedures (the
``Collateral and Haircut Procedures'' or ``Procedures'') \3\ to modify
the type of gold that may be accepted as collateral.
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    \3\ Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the
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II. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, ICE Clear Europe 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. ICE Clear Europe has prepared summaries,
set forth in sections (A), (B), and (C) below, of the most significant
aspects of such statements.

(A) Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change

(a) Purpose
    ICE Clear Europe is proposing to revise Appendix A to the
Collateral and Haircut Procedures to modify the eligibility criteria
for accepting gold as collateral. As revised, to be eligible, gold
would have to be held on an ``allocated'' basis \4\ by the relevant
custodian in the name of the Clearing House. Specifically, the change
would provide that for the purposes of margin, gold transferred by a
Clearing Member would first be held in an unallocated account and in
the name of the Clearing House. Such gold would only be recognized as
Permitted Cover or eligible collateral when it is transferred from the
unallocated accounts to an allocated account of the custodian held in
the name of the Clearing House and thereupon deemed allocated pure gold
bullion of recognized good delivery.
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    \4\ Allocated gold held by a custodian is specifically
identified for a particular owner. Unallocated gold represents a
claim against the relevant custodian for an amount of metal held in
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    The amendments would remove existing provisions that would permit
unallocated gold to serve as Permitted Cover or eligible collateral.
The amendment is intended to clarify that only allocated (as opposed to
unallocated) pure gold bullion is capable of being accepted as
Permitted Cover or eligible collateral, and thereby better align ICE
Clear Europe's rules with applicable requirements under the European
Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) which stipulate that gold as
collateral must be held in allocated form (only).\5\ While ICE Clear
Europe's current rules technically permit the acceptance of gold as
collateral, ICE Clear Europe has not in practice accepted gold as
collateral, as the level of potential interest on the part of Clearing
Members has to date been insufficient to justify the completion on ICE
Clear Europe's part of certain operational testing processes that would
be required to support the full implementation of the process for
accepting gold as Permitted Cover or eligible collateral. As a result,
ICE Clear Europe does not believe the amendment would require any
Clearing Members to change their current margin postings.
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    \5\ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 153/2013 of 19
December 2012 supplementing Regulation (EU) No. 648/2012 of the
European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory
technical standards on requirements for central counterparties,
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(b) Statutory Basis
    ICE Clear Europe believes that the proposed amendments to the
Collateral and Haircut Procedures are consistent with the requirements
of Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') \6\
and the regulations thereunder applicable to it. In particular, Section
17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act \7\ requires, among other things, that the
rules of a clearing agency be designed to promote the prompt and
accurate clearance and settlement of securities transactions and, to
the extent applicable, derivative agreements, contracts, and
transactions, the safeguarding of securities and funds in the custody
or control of the clearing agency or for which it is responsible, and
the protection of investors and the public interest.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1.
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
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    The proposed changes to the Procedures are designed to limit gold
that may be accepted as margin to allocated gold, rather than
permitting unallocated gold. As noted above, the level of potential
interest on the part of Clearing Members in being able to post gold
(whether in allocated or unallocated form) as margin has to date been
insufficient to justify the completion on ICE Clear Europe's part of
certain operational testing processes that would be required to support
the full implementation of the process for accepting gold as Permitted
Cover or eligible collateral, and ICE Clear Europe therefore does not
believe the amendment will result in a change in current activity of
Clearing Members. The amendment is intended to ensure that the
Collateral and Haircut Procedures are better aligned with the
applicable requirements under the EMIR RTS that gold accepted as margin
be in allocated rather than unallocated form. As such, the amendments
would clarify the operation of the Clearing House's margin framework in
accordance with applicable law, and thereby promote the stability of
the Clearing House and the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement
of cleared contracts. Removing the option of unallocated gold will also
not adversely affect the safeguarding of property in the custody or
control of the Clearing House or for which it is responsible. The
amendments are for these reasons also generally consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest in the safe operation
of the Clearing House. Accordingly, the amendments satisfy the
requirements of Section 17A(b)(3)(F).\8\
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    The amendments to the Collateral and Haircut Procedures are also
consistent with relevant provisions of Rule 17Ad-22. Rule 17Ad-22(e)(5)
requires the clearing agency to ``establish, implement, maintain and
enforce written policies and procedures reasonably designed to, as
applicable . . . [l]imit the assets it accepts as collateral to those
with low credit, liquidity, and market risks, and set and enforce
appropriately conservative haircuts and concentration limits if [it]
requires collateral to manage its or its participants' credit exposure.
. . .'' \9\ The amendments would require that any gold posted as margin
be in allocated form, rather than unallocated form. Limiting margin to
allocated gold (which is generally viewed as being subject to reduced
risks from custodian failure) is consistent with the requirement to
limit collateral to that with low credit, liquidity, and market risks,
and accordingly the amendments would not increase the risk of the
Clearing House from such collateral. The amendments would not otherwise
change the Clearing House's current application of haircuts or
concentration limits for Permitted Cover. As such, the amendments are
consistent with the requirements of Rule 17Ad-22(e)(5).\10\
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    Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1) requires the clearing agency to ``establish,
implement, maintain and enforce written policies and procedures

reasonably designed to, as applicable . . . provide for a well-founded,
clear, transparent and enforceable legal basis for each aspect of its
activities in all relevant jurisdictions.'' \11\ As noted above, the
amendments are intended to better align the Collateral and Haircut
Procedures with the requirements of the EMIR RTS, which limits gold
accepted as margin to gold held in allocated form. As such, the
amendments will support the Clearing House's compliance with applicable
law in all relevant jurisdictions, and therefore are consistent with
the requirements of Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1).\12\
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(B) Clearing Agency's Statement on Burden on Competition

    ICE Clear Europe does not believe the proposed amendments would
have any impact, or impose any burden, on competition not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The amendments
are being adopted to require that any gold posted as margin be held in
allocated form, consistent with applicable law. As noted above, the
level of potential interest on the part of Clearing Members in being
able to post gold (whether in allocated or unallocated form) as margin
has to date been insufficient to justify the completion of ICE Clear
Europe's part of certain operational testing processes that would be
required to support the full implementation of the process for
accepting gold as Permitted Cover or eligible collateral. As a result,
ICE Clear Europe does not believe the amendments will affect current
margin practices or affect the current costs of posting margin for
Clearing Members. To the extent that Clearing Members in the future may
seek to post gold as margin, and to incur additional costs to do so
from the requirement that such margin be in allocated form, ICE Clear
Europe believes that such costs would be appropriate in light of the
requirements of the EMIR RTS. ICE Clear Europe does not believe the
amendments would otherwise affect the ability to market participants to
access clearing, or the market for clearing services generally.
Therefore, ICE Clear Europe does not believe the proposed rule change
imposes any burden on competition that is inappropriate in furtherance
of the purposes of the Act.

(C) Clearing Agency's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change
Received From Members, Participants or Others

    Written comments relating to the proposed amendment have not been
solicited or received by ICE Clear Europe. ICE Clear Europe will notify
the Commission of any written comments received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

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

    Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period up to 90 days (i) as the
Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be
appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will:
    (A) by order approve or disapprove such proposed rule change, or
    (B) institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be 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 (https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml) or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
file number SR-ICEEU-2023-013 on the subject line.

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-ICEEU-2023-013. 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 (https://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
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filings will also be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of ICE Clear Europe and
on ICE Clear Europe's website at https://www.theice.com/clear-europe/regulation.
    Do not include personal identifiable information in submissions;
you should submit only information that you wish to make available
publicly. We may redact in part or withhold entirely from publication
submitted material that is obscene or subject to copyright protection.
All submissions should refer to file number SR-ICEEU-2023-013 and
should be submitted on or before July 17, 2023.
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    \13\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\13\
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 199 (Friday, October 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71090-71091]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24884]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 10934-027]

William B. Ruger, Jr.; Notice of Intent To File License
Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of
the Traditional Licensing Process

    a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent To File License Application and
Request To Use the Traditional Licensing Process.
    b. Project No.: 10934-027.
    c. Date Filed: May 23, 2016.
    d. Submitted By: William B. Ruger, Jr.
    e. Name of Project: Sugar River II Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Sugar River, in Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
No federal lands are occupied by the project works or located within
the project boundary.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission's regulations.
    h. Potential Applicant Contact: Paul Nolan, 5515 North 17th Street,
Arlington, VA 22205;<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. FERC Contact: Steve Kartalia at<PHONE_NUMBER>; or email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Mr. Ruger filed his request to use the Traditional Licensing
Process on May 23, 2016. Mr. Ruger provided public notice of this
request, along with a Pre-Application Document (PAD), on August 15,
2016. In a letter issued on October 6, 2016, the Director of the
Division of Hydropower Licensing

approved Mr. Ruger's request to use the Traditional Licensing Process.
    k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries under section 7
of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations
thereunder at 50 CFR, part 402; and NOAA Fisheries under section 305(b)
of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and
implementing regulations at 50 CFR 600.920. We are also initiating
consultation with the New Hampshire State Historic Preservation
Officer, as required by section 106, National Historic Preservation
Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2.
    l. Mr. Ruger filed a PAD, including a proposed process plan and
schedule, with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the
Commission's regulations.
    m. A copy of the PAD is available for review at the Commission in
the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site
(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 at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at
the licensee's office located at 169 Sunapee Street, Newport, NH 03773.
Call<PHONE_NUMBER> to make an appointment.
    n. The licensee states his unequivocal intent to submit an
application for a subsequent license for Project No. 10934. Pursuant to
18 CFR 16.8, 16.9, and 16.10 each application for a subsequent license
and any competing license applications must be filed with the
Commission at least 24 months prior to the expiration of the existing
license. All applications for license for this project must be filed by
April 30, 2019.
    o. Register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filing and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.

    Dated: October 7, 2016.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL18-183-003]

Radford's Run Wind Farm, LLC v. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.;
Notice of Filing

    Take notice that on January 4, 2021, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
submitted a filing in compliance with the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission's (Commission) December 2, 2020 Order,\1\ to respond to
three questions posed by the Commission, in the above captioned
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    \1\ Radford's Run Wind Farm, LLC v. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.,
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    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or
before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link
at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically may mail
similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in
docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services,
12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 12, 2021.

    Dated: February 3, 2021.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-95820; File No. SR-NYSEARCA-2022-63]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE
Arca Equities Fees and Charges

September 19, 2022.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that, on September 16, 2022, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' 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 comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend the NYSE Arca Equities Fees and
Charges (``Fee Schedule'') to reflect the fee for Directed Orders
routed by the Exchange to an alternative trading system (``ATS''). The
proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
www.nyse.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, 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 self-regulatory organization
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 those 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 parts of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend the Fee Schedule to reflect the fee
for Directed Orders routed by the Exchange to an ATS. The Exchange
proposes to implement the fee change effective September 16, 2022.\4\
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    \4\ The Exchange originally filed to amend the Fee Schedule on
September 7, 2022 (SR-NYSEARCA-2022-60). SR-NYSEARCA-2022-60 was
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Background
    The Exchange operates in a highly competitive market. The
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has repeatedly
expressed its preference for competition over regulatory intervention
in determining prices, products, and services in the securities
markets. In Regulation NMS, the Commission highlighted the importance
of market forces in determining prices and SRO revenues and, also,
recognized that current regulation of the market system ``has been
remarkably successful in promoting market competition in its broader
forms that are most important to investors and listed companies.'' \5\
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51808 (June 9,
2005), 70 FR 37496, 37499 (June 29, 2005) (File No. S7-10-04) (Final
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    While Regulation NMS has enhanced competition, it has also fostered
a ``fragmented'' market structure where trading in a single stock can
occur across multiple trading centers. When multiple trading centers
compete for order flow in the same stock, the Commission has recognized
that ``such competition can lead to the fragmentation of order flow in
that stock.'' \6\ Indeed, equity trading is currently dispersed across
16 exchanges,\7\ numerous alternative trading systems,\8\ and broker-
dealer internalizers and wholesalers, all competing for order flow.
Based on publicly available information, no single exchange currently
has more than 17% market share.\9\ Therefore, no exchange possesses
significant pricing power in the execution of equity order flow. More
specifically, the Exchange currently has less than 10% market share of
executed volume of cash equities trading.\10\
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    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 61358, 75 FR 3594,
3597 (January 21, 2010) (File No. S7-02-10) (Concept Release on
Equity Market Structure).
    \7\ See Cboe U.S Equities Market Volume Summary, available at
https://markets.cboe.com/us/equities/market_share. See generally
https://www.sec.gov/fast-answers/divisionsmarketregmrexchangesshtml.html.
    \8\ See FINRA ATS Transparency Data, available at https://otctransparency.finra.org/otctransparency/AtsIssueData. A list of
alternative trading systems registered with the Commission is
available at https://www.sec.gov/foia/docs/atslist.htm.
    \9\ See Cboe Global Markets U.S. Equities Market Volume Summary,
available at http://markets.cboe.com/us/equities/market_share/.
    \10\ See id.
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    The Exchange believes that the ever-shifting market share among the
exchanges from month to month demonstrates that market participants can
move order flow, or discontinue or reduce use of certain categories of
products. While it is not possible to know a firm's reason for shifting
order flow, the Exchange believes that one such reason is because of
fee changes at any of the registered exchanges or non-exchange venues
to which a firm routes order flow. Accordingly, competitive forces
constrain exchange transaction fees because market participants can
readily trade on competing venues if they deem pricing levels at those
other venues to be more favorable.
Proposed Rule Change
    Pursuant to Commission approval, the Exchange adopted a new order
type known as Directed Orders.\11\ A Directed Order is a Limit Order
\12\ with instructions to route on arrival at its limit price to a
specified ATS with which the Exchange maintains an electronic linkage.
Under Exchange rules, the ATS to which a Directed Order is routed would
be responsible for validating whether the order is eligible to be
accepted, and if such ATS determines to reject the order, the order
would be cancelled. Directed Orders must be designated with a Time in

Force modifier of Day \13\ or IOC \14\ and are eligible to be
designated for the Core Trading Session \15\ only. Directed Orders that
are the subject of this proposed rule change would be routed to
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    \11\ See Rule 7.31-E(f)(4). See also Securities Exchange Act
Release No. 95428 (August 4, 2022), 87 FR 48738 (August 10, 2022)
(SR-NYSEARCA-2022-25).
    \12\ A Limit Order is defined in Rule 7.31-E(a)(2) as an order
to buy or sell a stated amount of a security at a specified price or
better.
    \13\ Pursuant to Rule 7.31-E(b)(1), any order to buy or sell
designated Day, if not traded, will expire at the end of the
designated session on the day on which it was entered.
    \14\ Pursuant to Rule 7.31-E(b)(2), a Limit Order may be
designated with an Immediate-or-Cancel (``IOC'') modifier.
    \15\ The Core Trading Session for each security begins at 9:30
a.m. Eastern Time and ends at the conclusion of Core Trading Hours.
See Rule 7.34-E(a)(2). The term ``Core Trading Hours'' means the
hours of 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time through 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time or
such other hours as may be determined by the Exchange from time to
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    In anticipation of the scheduled implementation of routing
functionality to OneChronos,\16\ the Exchange proposes to amend the Fee
Schedule to state that the Exchange will not charge a fee for Directed
Orders routed to OneChronos. To reflect the no fee, the Exchange
proposes to add new Section VI to the Fee Schedule titled ``Other
Standard Rates--Routing (Per Share Price $1.00 or Above)'' and adopt a
new bullet that would state ``No fee for Directed Orders routed to
OneChronos LLC.'' With the proposed adoption of new Section VI., the
Exchange proposes to renumber current Section VI. as Section VII. and
current Section VII. as Section VIII. Additionally, the Exchange
proposes to adopt a definition of the term ``Directed Orders'' under
Section I. of the Fee Schedule. As proposed, ``Directed Orders'' would
mean a Limit Order with instructions to route on arrival at its limit
price to a specified alternative trading system (``ATS'') with which
the Exchange maintains an electronic linkage.
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    The Exchange believes that the Directed Order functionality would
facilitate additional trading opportunities by offering ETP Holders the
ability to designate orders submitted to the Exchange to be routed to
OneChronos for execution. The Exchange believes the functionality could
create efficiencies for ETP Holders that choose to use the
functionality by enabling them to send orders that they wish to route
to OneChronos through the Exchange by leveraging order entry protocols
already configured for their interaction with the Exchange. ETP Holders
that choose not to utilize Directed Orders would continue to be able to
trade on the Exchange as they currently do.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Act,\17\ in general, and furthers the
objectives of Sections 6(b)(4) and (5) of the Act,\18\ in particular,
because it provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues,
fees, and other charges among its members, issuers and other persons
using its facilities and does not unfairly discriminate between
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    \17\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
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    As discussed above, the Exchange operates in a highly fragmented
and competitive market. The Commission has repeatedly expressed its
preference for competition over regulatory intervention in determining
prices, products, and services in the securities markets. Specifically,
in Regulation NMS, the Commission highlighted the importance of market
forces in determining prices and SRO revenues and, also, recognized
that current regulation of the market system ``has been remarkably
successful in promoting market competition in its broader forms that
are most important to investors and listed companies.'' \19\
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    The Exchange believes that the ever-shifting market share among the
exchanges from month to month demonstrates that market participants can
shift order flow, or discontinue or reduce use of certain categories of
products, in response to fee changes. Accordingly, changes to exchange
transaction fees can have a direct effect on the ability of an exchange
to compete for order flow.
    In particular, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is a
reasonable means to incent ETP Holders to utilize the Directed Order
functionality and evaluate its efficacy. The proposed routing of orders
to OneChronos is provided by the Exchange on a voluntary basis and no
rule or regulation requires that the Exchange offer it. Nor does any
rule or regulation require market participants to send orders to an ATS
generally, let alone to OneChronos. The routing of orders to OneChronos
would operate similarly to the Primary Only Order already offered by
the Exchange, which is an order that is routed directly to the primary
listing market on arrival, without interacting with interest on the
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    The Exchange believes its proposal equitably allocates its fees
among its market participants. The Exchange believes that the proposal
represents an equitable allocation of fees because it would apply
uniformly to all ETP Holders, in that all ETP Holders will have the
ability to designate orders submitted to the Exchange to be routed to
OneChronos, and each such ETP Holder would not be charged a fee when
utilizing the new functionality. While the Exchange has no way of
knowing whether this proposed rule change would serve as an incentive
to utilize the new order type, the Exchange expects that a number of
ETP Holders will utilize the new functionality because it would create
efficiencies for ETP Holders by enabling them to send orders that they
wish to route to OneChronos through the Exchange, thereby enabling them
to leverage order entry protocols already configured for their
interactions with the Exchange.
    The Exchange believes that the proposal is not unfairly
discriminatory. The Exchange believes it is not unfairly discriminatory
as the proposal to not charge a fee would be assessed on an equal basis
to all ETP Holders that use the Directed Order functionality. The
proposal to not charge a fee would also enable ETP Holders to evaluate
the efficacy of the new functionality. Moreover, this proposed rule
change neither targets nor will it have a disparate impact on any
particular category of market participant. The Exchange believes that
this proposal does not permit unfair discrimination because the changes
described in this proposal would be applied to all similarly situated
ETP Holders. Accordingly, no ETP Holder already operating on the
Exchange would be disadvantaged by the proposed allocation of fees. The
Exchange further believes that the proposed rule change would not
permit unfair discrimination among ETP Holders because the Directed
Order functionality would be available to all ETP Holders on an equal
basis and each such participant would not be charged a fee for using
the functionality.
    Finally, the submission of orders to the Exchange is optional for
ETP Holders in that they could choose whether to submit orders to the
Exchange and, if they do, the extent of its activity in this regard.
The Exchange believes that it is subject to significant competitive
forces, as described below in the Exchange's statement regarding the
burden on competition.
    For the foregoing reasons, the Exchange believes that the proposal
is consistent with the Act.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    In accordance with Section 6(b)(8) of the Act,\21\ the Exchange
believes that the proposed rule change would not impose any burden on
competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act. The Exchange believes that the proposed change
furthers the Commission's goal in adopting Regulation NMS of fostering
integrated competition among orders, which promotes ``more efficient
pricing of individual stocks for all types of orders, large and
small.'' \22\
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    Intramarket Competition. The Exchange believes the proposed
amendment to its Fee Schedule would not impose any burden on
competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act. The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is
a reasonable means to incent ETP Holders to utilize the Directed Order
functionality and allow ETP Holders to evaluate its efficacy. The
Directed Order functionality would be available to all ETP Holders and
all ETP Holders that use Directed Order functionality to route their
orders to OneChronos will not be charged a routing fee. The proposed
routing of orders to OneChronos is provided by the Exchange on a
voluntary basis and no rule or regulation requires that the Exchange
offer it. ETP Holders have the choice whether or not to use the
Directed Order functionality and those that choose not to utilize it
will not be impacted by the proposed rule change. The Exchange also
does not believe the proposed rule change would impact intramarket
competition as the proposed rule change would apply equally to all ETP
Holders that choose to utilize the Directed Order functionality, and
therefore the proposed change would not impose a disparate burden on
competition among market participants on the Exchange.
    Intermarket Competition. The Exchange operates in a highly
competitive market in which market participants can readily choose to
send their orders to other exchange and off-exchange venues if they
deem fee levels at those other venues to be more favorable. As noted
above, the Exchange's market share of intraday trading (i.e., excluding
auctions) is currently less than 10%. In such an environment, the
Exchange must continually adjust its fees and rebates to remain
competitive with other exchanges and with off-exchange venues. Because
competitors are free to modify their own fees and credits in response,
and because market participants may readily adjust their order routing
practices, the Exchange does not believe its proposed fee change can
impose any burden on intermarket competition.

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

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

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

    The foregoing rule change is effective upon filing pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A) \23\ of the Act and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule
19b-4 \24\ thereunder, because it establishes a due, fee, or other
charge imposed by the Exchange.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of such 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 under
Section 19(b)(2)(B) \25\ of the Act to determine whether the proposed
rule change should be approved or disapproved.
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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-NYSEARCA-2022-63 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
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All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEARCA-2022-63. This
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Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
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cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
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should refer to File Number SR-NYSEARCA-2022-63, and should be
submitted on or before October 14, 2022.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-3547-EM; Docket ID FEMA-2020-0001]

Louisiana; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for
the State of Louisiana (FEMA-3547-EM), dated October 7, 2020, and
related determinations.

DATES: This amendment was issued November 16, 2020.

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 the incident
period for this emergency is closed effective October 10, 2020.

The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA)
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Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In
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Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for
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Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared
Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Pete Gaynor,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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"Approach for Estimating Exposures and Incremental Health Effects from Lead due to Renovation, Repair, and Painting Activities in Public and Commercial Buildings"

Reference Guide for Running Leggett Model Version 5

November 2014

EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460

Assistance and support provided by ICF International under Contract number EP-C-14-001

                        Running Leggett Model Version 5
Extracting and Running the Model
The "Approach for Estimating Exposures and Incremental Health Effects from Lead due to Renovation, Repair, and Painting Activities in Public and Commercial Buildings" (Approach) uses a new Leggett model, version 5. This document provides information about how to extract and run the Leggett model.

The model and all supporting files are posted in a zip file which can be located at the following website.
http://www2.epa.gov/lead/approach-estimating-exposures-and-incremental-health-effects-lead-due-renovation-repair-and
The model itself is a 32-bit executable that will work on either 32-bit or 64-bit Windows machines. The model (ICRPv005d.exe) pulls inputs from a file called "POUNDS.DAT", and outputs are in a file named "TEMP.DAT". The code itself is also provided for reference ("ICRPv005d.FOR"). It can only be changed if the user has a compiler they can use to recompile the code.
To run the model, double clicking the ICRPv005d.exe file will run the model using whatever inputs are in the POUNDS.DAT file in the same directory. The outputs are then in the TEMP.DAT file.
If you receive an error, it is best to open up a command window in windows by going to All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt. From there, navigate to the folder where the model is saved and then type "ICRPv005d.exe" at the command line. The errors will then be listed in the command window.
To facilitate building input files and plotting the results, EPA has also developed an "Excel Wrapper" tool. This tool allows the user to specify a time series of exposure values in Excel, build the Leggett input file, run the model, and import the results. This tool is called "Leggett_Tool.xlsx" and accompanies the Leggett model in the zip file. A "Readme" tab in the Excel file gives instructions on using the tool. Please note, to use the tool, the user needs to understand how the Leggett model handles time steps and run length in the input file (see "Exposure Inputs" section below) and how variables are chosen for the output file (see "Output File" section below).
The remainder of the document discusses the structure of the input and output files so that the user can manipulate and analyze these at-will.
The Input File
The input file is organized as a series of line inputs that are numbered. In general, there are two types of inputs:
   1) Those affecting the timing and nature of exposure (Inputs 1-12) and
   2) Those affecting the internal biokinetics (Inputs 13-53).
The exposure inputs (1) were changed for each simulation to match the scenario being modeled. The biokinetic inputs (2) were adjusted during the model evaluation stage but were not changed during the Monte Carlo modeling. This reference guide covers the exposure inputs in greater detail and provides an overview of the structure of the biokinetic inputs.

Exposure Inputs
The exposure inputs cover the timing of exposure and can be changed to model a wide variety of exposure scenarios. The table below provides a description of the inputs as well as an example. In the simulations performed in the Monte Carlo model and for model calibration, the background intake rates were implemented as a "direct to blood" intake while the renovation-related intakes were inhalation and/or ingestion.
Table 1. A list of the Exposure Inputs with Description
#
Example Values
Model Description
Additional Description
1
0.0
Template with 8 time periods and revised bone metabolism  3/15/2002
The value corresponds to the starting age in the simulation.
2
1,0,3650,1569.5
 2 - See lines 60-64 for measured values and scale factor; NDELT,DELT0,NCYCLE,ENDDAY
These provide the time steps for the model.
NDELT: The number of times the time step length will change during the simulation
NDELT0: The time step length in days *if* it doesn't change during the simulation (i.e., NDELT = 1)
NCYCLE: The number of time steps in the simulation
ENDDAY: The final day in the simulation.
3
0.5
 3  DELTi; CALCULATIONS FIRST BASED ON STEP LENGTHS DELT1, THEN DELT2, ETC
DELTi: The time step lengths in days for each time step, if NDELT is greater than 1.
4
3650
 4  ICYCi; USE TIME STEP DELT1 UP TO STEP ICYC1, DELT2 UP TO ICYC2, ETC
ICYCi: The day when the time step length changes, if NDELT is greater than 1.
5
2
 5  WRITE TO file and SCREEN ONLY ON THESE STEPS (E.G., EVERY 100TH TIME STEP)
How many times the output is saved. The model is run every time step, but you can elect to save the output only every few time steps.
6
21,32,33,22,23
 6  FIVE SELECTED OUTPUTS 21,1,2,29,22-21,10,7,8,9-21,4,5,6,13-21,11,12,14,13-15,16,17,18,19
The outputs you want to save in the output file. See Table 2 for a list of the outputs available.
7
3,2,0
 7  MODE OF INTAKE; SWITCH FOR ACUTE/CHRONIC; SWITCH FOR MANUAL INPUT (1)
Mode of intake: 0 = direct to blood only; 1 = inhalation only; 2 = ingestion only; 3 = all routes
Switch for Acute/Chronic: Leave at 2 for chronic
Switch for Manual Input: 0 for no manual input
8
23
 8  NCHRON, TIME STEPS IN CHRONIC INTAKE FUNCTION (UP TO 50)
The number of different exposure values across the length of the simulation.
9
7,14,21,28,35,42,49,56,63,70,84,98,112,126,140,154,168,182,196,210,224,238,1820
 9  ENDPT, ENDPOINTS OF THE CHRONIC INTAKE TIME STEPS
The day when the intake values change from one to the next (number of values must equal NCHRON).
10
5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.,5.
 10  UP TO 50 CHRONIC INTAKE RATES DIRECTLY TO BLD ON STEPS
The intake rates corresponding to exposure directly to blood (number of values must equal NCHRON).
11
2.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0
 11  UP TO 50 CHRONIC LUNG DEPOSITION RATES (PER DAY)
The inhalation intake rates (number of values must equal NCHRON).
12
2.0,2.0,2.0,2.0,2.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0
 12  UP TO 50 CHRONIC INGESTION INTAKE RATES (PER DAY)
The ingestion intake rates (number of values must equal NCHRON).

The available outputs are number-coded and up to five can be selected (input line 6). Table 2 provides a key of the available outputs.
                      Table 2. Available Output Variables
#
Output Name
Output Description
Units
1
YPLAS
Mass of lead in plasma
g
2
YRBC
Mass of lead in red blood cells
g
3
YBLUD
Mass of lead in blood
g
4
YSKEL
Mass of lead in skeleton
g
5
YCORT
Mass of lead in cortical bone
g
6
YTRAB
Mass of lead in trabecular bone
g
7
YLIVR
Mass of lead in liver
g
8
YKDNE
Mass of lead in kidney
g
9
YSOFT
Mass of lead in soft tissue
g
10
YBRAN
Mass of lead in brain
g
11
YURIN
Mass of lead in urine
g
12
YFECE
Mass of lead in feces
g
13
TBODY2
Total mass of lead in body
g
14
TOTEXC
Total mass of lead excreted
g
15
BONFRC
Fraction of lead in bone
none
16
BRNFRC
Fraction of lead in brain
none
17
HEPFRC
Fraction of lead in liver
none
18
BLDFRC
Fraction of lead in blood
none
19
RENFRC
Fraction of lead in kidney
none
20
OTHFRC
Fraction of lead in other tissues
none
21
BLCONC
Blood lead concentration
g/dL
22
RBCONC
Red blood cell lead concentration
g/dL
23
RENCON
Kidney lead concentration
g/g
24
CRTCON
Cortical bone lead concentration
g/g
25
TRBCON
Trabecular bone lead concentration
g/g
26
ASHCON
Ash bone lead concentration
g/g
27
CLEAR
Total amount of plasma lead cleared via urine
g
28
BCLEAR
Total amount of blood lead cleared via urine
g
29
PCENT
Fraction of blood lead that is in plasma
none
30
YLUNG
Mass of lead in the lung
g
31
none
Fraction of blood lead cleared
none
32
CRTCONBM
Cortical bone mineral density lead concentration
g/g
33
TRBCONBM
Trabecular bone mineral density lead concentration
g/g
34
UPTAKEGI
Uptake in the GI track
g
35
UPTAKERI
Uptake via inhalation
g
36
UPTAKE
Total uptake
g
Biokinetic Inputs
The biokinetic inputs make up the rest of the inputs in the model. These inputs represent the parameters revisited in spring 2014 and updated to form version 5 of the model. In many cases, the new values appear as inputs and can be adjusted by the user. In a few cases, the parameter went from being age-independent to age-dependent. For those, the values in the input file are dummy values and the values are hard coded in the code. These cannot be changed unless the user can then recompile the code and generate a new executable file. These inputs include inputs 47 and 51 (deposition fraction in red blood cells and amount of red blood cells and plasma in an adult male), as noted in the input file.
The biokinetic inputs are set up to change at defined ages. In the current input file and model, there are 14 ages where the inputs can change:
    0.,0.274,1.,5.,10.,15.,18.,24.,30.,40.,45.,55.,65., and 75. years old.
The remaining inputs then have values for each of these age groups. For example, a line such as:
                                 8*1.0, 6*0.8
implies "use 1.0 for the first eight age ranges and 0.8 for the last six age ranges". The user can change the values for any or all age groups in the input file.
The model also contains a switch for whether to use the linear or nonlinear RBC equation. This occurs on line 17 in the input file. The first parameter is the switch (0 = linear, 1 = nonlinear) and the other three parameters are the nonlinear equation parameters.
The Output File
The output file is called "TEMP.dat" and will appear in the same folder as the input file after the model successfully runs. Always check the date stamp of the output file after running the model to make sure the file updated successfully; otherwise, the model likely encountered an error. The output file does not have headers, so it is important to understand what is in each column:
                                    Column
                                   Variable
                                       1
The time in the simulation in years.
                                       2
The total mass of lead in the body in g.
                                       3
The data corresponding to the first variable chosen on input line 6 (blood lead in the example input file).
                                       4
The data corresponding to the second variable chosen on input line 6 (cortical bone density concentration in the example input file).
                                       5
The data corresponding to the third variable chosen on input line 6 (trabecular bone density concentration in the example input file).
                                       6
The data corresponding to the fourth variable chosen on input line 6 (red blood cell concentration in the example input file).
                                       7
The data corresponding to the fifth variable chosen on input line 6 (kidney concentration in the example input file).

The data can be imported into Excel and plotted using Excel's Data -> Get External Data -> From Text functionality or you can use the Leggett_Tool.xslx tool to import the data.
The Estimation of the Background Intake Values
The final set of files in the zip file package are the Excel files used to estimate the background intake rates for a person born in each year that best match the available NHANES data for that age group, as described in the Approach Appendices. Six different age ranges were defined, and starting estimates for the background lead intake were derived by assuming 1) the earliest exposure was 100 ug/day and 2) that the ratio of the exposure in other years scaled similarly to the ratio between the NHANES mean blood lead values in those years.
In each file, the "RUN" tab contains the inputs. The initial estimate for the age group is shown in Column F, while the available NHANES data for different years is shown in Column E, rows 22 and below. The Excel file derives the best factor to multiply each of the initial estimates by to best fit the NHANES data, and the rest of the tab contains formulas that build the inputs needed for the Leggett input file. Pushing the "RUN" button will run the Leggett model multiple times until the mean square error between the predicted and actual mean blood leads is minimized. The "MIN" tab shows the mean square error (y-axis) for different multiplicative factors (x-axis), and the tool selects the factor where the mean square error is at a minimum. The factor is then saved for each age in the age range on the "OUTPUT" tab.
There are seven excel files that characterize background blood lead values by year.
   1. Leggett-background-1930-1954-mult.xlsb
   2. Leggett-background-1955-1966-mult.xlsb
   3. Leggett-background-1967-1976-mult.xlsb
   4. Leggett-background-1977-1986-mult.xlsb
   5. Leggett-background-1987-1996-mult.xlsb
   6. Leggett-background-1996-2011-mult.xlsb
   7. Leggett-background-2012-2014-mult.xlsb

To see the full results of this analysis, the "Leggett-background-aggregate.xlsx" file contains all of the NHANES data and the blood leads corresponding to the fit intakes. On the "graph" tab, different birth years can be selected in cell D2. The graph then shows both the actual NHANES data and the fit blood leads from the Leggett model for that birth year.


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RT04-2-016]

ISO New England Inc. et al.; Notice of Filing

October 5, 2007.
    Take notice that on October 3, 2007, ISO New England Inc. (ISO),
hereby moves for a limited waiver of the Independence Audit
requirement. Specifically, the ISO requests that the audit be; (1)
Postponed until such time at which Commission auditors are performing
their next audit of the ISO; and (2) conducted by Commission auditors.
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Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of
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    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
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 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

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20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is 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<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 17, 2007.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1162; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-002-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-
300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by several reports of a burning smell and/or smoke in the
cockpit during cruise phase leading, in some cases, to diversion to
alternate airports. This proposed AD would require an inspection to
identify the installed windshields and replacement of any affected
windshield. We are proposing this AD to prevent significantly increased
workload for the flightcrew, which could, under some flight phases and/
or circumstances, constitute an unsafe condition.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 24,
2012.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 45 80; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-1162;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-002-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2011-0242, dated December 19, 2011 (corrected
February 15, 2012), (referred to after this

as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products.
    The MCAI states:

    Several operators have reported cases of burning smell and/or
smoke in the cockpit during cruise phase leading in some cases to
diversion.
    Findings have shown that the cause of these events is the
burning of the Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) windshield connector
terminal block.
    This condition, if not corrected, could significantly increase
the flight crew workload which would, under some flight phases and/
or circumstances, constitute an unsafe condition.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the
identification of the installed windshields and replacement of the
affected part.
* * * * *
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Airbus has issued the following service bulletins.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 01,
including Appendices 01, 02, and 03, dated January 27, 2011 (for Model
A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321,
-322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes).
     Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, including Appendices
01, 02, and 03, dated May 4, 2010 (for Model A340-211, -212, -213, -
311, -312, and -313 airplanes).
     Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, including Appendices
01, 02, and 03, dated May 4, 2010 (for Model A340-541 and -642
airplanes).
    The actions described in this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 55 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 2 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $9,350, or $170 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 10 work-hours and require parts costing $0, for a cost of
$850 per product. Where the service information lists required parts
costs that are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will
be no charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage
for affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than
estimated here. We have no way of determining the number of products
that may need these actions.

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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. 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; 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 proposed 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.

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2012-1162; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-
002-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 24, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and
(c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F,
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541,
and -642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 56, Windows.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by several reports of a burning smell and/
or smoke in the cockpit during cruise phase leading, in some cases,
to diversion to alternate airports. We are proposing this AD to
prevent significantly increased workload for the flightcrew, which
could, under some flight phases and/or circumstances, constitute an
unsafe condition.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.

(g) Inspection

    Within 1,200 flight hours after the effective date of this AD,
inspect to identify the

manufacturer, the part number, and the serial number of the left-
hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) windshields installed on the airplane,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2),
or (g)(3) of this AD. A review of airplane delivery or maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
manufacturer, part number, and serial number of the installed
windshields can be conclusively determined from that review.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 01, including
Appendix 01, excluding Appendices 02 and 03, dated January 27, 2011.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, including Appendix
01, excluding Appendices 02 and 03, dated May 4, 2010.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-56-5002, including Appendix 01, excluding Appendices
02 and 03, dated May 4, 2010.

(h) Replacement

    If it is found during the inspection required by paragraph (g)
of this AD that any installed LH or RH windshield was manufactured
by Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) and the part number and serial number
are identified in the applicable Airbus service information
identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD: Within
9 months or 1,200 flight hours after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, replace all affected LH and RH windshields,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information identified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2),
or (h)(3) of this AD.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 01, including
Appendix 01, excluding Appendices 02 and 03, dated January 27, 2011.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, including Appendix
01, excluding Appendices 02 and 03, dated May 4, 2010.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-56-5002, including Appendix 01, excluding Appendices
02 and 03, dated May 4, 2010.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -
223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -
342, and -343 airplanes, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-
3009, dated May 4, 2010, which is not incorporated by reference in
this AD.

(j) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on an
airplane any affected windshield from SGS and having a part number
and serial number as identified in the applicable service
information identified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) of
this AD, unless a suffix ``U'' is present at the end of the S/N.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 01, including
Appendix 01, excluding Appendices 02 and 03, dated January 27, 2011.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, including Appendix
01, excluding Appendices 02 and 03, dated May 4, 2010.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-56-5002, including Appendix 01, excluding Appendices
02 and 03, dated May 4, 2010.

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2011-0242, dated December 19, 2011 (corrected February 15,
2012), and the service information identified in paragraphs
(k)(1)(i) through (k)(1)(iii) of this AD, for related information.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 01, including
Appendix 01, excluding Appendices 02 and 03, dated January 27, 2011.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, including Appendix
01, excluding Appendices 02 and 03, dated May 4, 2010.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, including Appendix
01, excluding Appendices 02 and 03, dated May 4, 2010.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 31, 2012.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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 Appendix E: HCFC-22 Inventory Estimate
In August 2013, EPA asked questions of nine companies about their HCFC-22 inventory and sales. In February 2014, EPA asked the same entities for their HCFC-22 inventory at the end of 2013. Under section 114(a) of the Clean Air Act, for the purpose of carrying out any provision of the Act, EPA has the authority to ask any person who is subject to any requirement of the Act to establish and maintain such records, make such reports, and provide such other information as the Administrator may reasonably require. Many stakeholders encouraged EPA to use this authority to gather data on HCFC-22 inventory levels in particular. On April 7, 2014, EPA published a Notice of Data Availability Regarding Aggregate HCFC-22 Inventory Data from 2008-2013 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0263) that referenced a table showing the aggregated results of Clean Air Act section 114 requests for information on the amount of HCFC-22 inventory held by nine entities between 2008 and 2013.

                  Table E-1: Aggregate HCFC-22 Inventory (MT)
                                     2008
                                     2009
                                     2010
                                     2011
                                     2012
                                     2013
                                    58,464
                                    62,120
                                    63,143
                                    61,968
                                    51,124
                                    53,925

In preparing its proposed rule, EPA considered the annual trend of HCFC-22 inventory amounts, and the existing inventory at the end of 2012. Existing HCFC-22 inventory can be used to meet a portion of servicing demand, thus enabling the agency to issue fewer HCFC-22 consumption allowances and prevent additional emissions of ozone-depleting HCFC-22. As noted in the proposed rule, the inventory data collected through EPA's August 2013 letters indicated that HCFC-22 inventory was higher than the agency's previous estimate of 22,700 to 45,400 MT. EPA also noted that several stakeholders expected inventory to rise in 2013 and 2014. While the nine entities do not hold the complete inventory of HCFC-22, discussions with stakeholders both before and after the rule was proposed indicate that the aggregate inventory from these nine entities likely constitutes a significant majority of the HCFC-22 in inventory on the specified dates.

 Appendix F: Changes to the Report
Table F-1 summarizes the changes that have been made to this report since the March 2014 version published in EPA's Notice of Data Availability Regarding Aggregate HCFC-22 Inventory Data from 2008-2013 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0263). Changes were made to the service demand estimates for HCFC-142b, HCFC-123, and HCFC-124 based on industry research and feedback.

    Table F-1: Changes Made to the Servicing Tail Report (Since March 2014)
                                 HCFC Affected
                                Change(s) Made
HCFC-142b
Included service demand of 35 MT in 2015, which decreases by 5 MT per year until 2019, based on stakeholder input
HCFC-123
Increased service demand for HCFC-123 in fire suppression by 100 MT per year from 2015 through 2025 based on stakeholder input

Proportionally increased number of HCFC-123 fire suppression units in service based on increase in service demand
HCFC-124
Increased service demand to 200 MT per year from 2015 through 2020 based on stakeholder input

Removed recovery projections for HCFC-124 in recovery analyses

Removed HCFC-124 service demand estimates by end-use in 2015 through 2025

Removed estimates of equipment using HCFC-124 in 2015 through 2025, since updated projections are based on stakeholder input (and not the Vintaging Model)
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