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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP16-454-000; CP16-455-000]

Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Rio Grande
LNG, LLC and Rio Bravo Pipeline Company, LLC Rio Grande LNG Project

    On May 5, 2016, Rio Grande LNG, LLC (RG LNG) filed an application
in Docket No. CP16-454-000 requesting authorization pursuant to Section
3(a) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) to construct and operate liquefied
natural gas (LNG) export facilities. On the same day, Rio Bravo
Pipeline Company, LLC (RB Pipeline) filed an application in Docket No.
CP16-455-000, requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the NGA to construct, operate,
and maintain certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The combined
projects, collectively referred to as the Rio Grande LNG Project, would
provide gas and processing to produce up to 27 million tons per annum
of LNG for export. On August 17, 2016, in Order No. 3869, the U.S.
Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy, granted to RG LNG a
long-term, multi-contract authorization to export LNG to Free Trade
Agreement nations.
    On May 19, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) issued its Notice of Application for the project. Among
other things, that notice alerted other agencies issuing federal
authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and
to reach a final decision on the request for a federal authorization
within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's final
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Rio Grande LNG Project.
This instant notice identifies the FERC staff's planned schedule for
completion of the final EIS for the project, which is based on an
issuance of the draft EIS in October 2018. The forecasted schedule for
both the draft and final EIS is based upon RG LNG and RB Pipeline
providing complete and timely responses to any future data requests. In
addition, the schedule assumes that the cooperating agencies will
provide input on their areas of responsibility on a timely basis.

Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of Notice of Availability of the final EIS--April 26, 2019

90-Day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--July 25, 2019

    If a schedule change becomes necessary for the final EIS, an
additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are
kept informed of the project's progress.

Project Description

    RG LNG and RB Pipeline, collectively the Rio Grande Developers (RG
Developers), propose to construct and operate natural gas pipelines and
liquefaction facilities in Jim Wells, Kleberg, Kenedy, Willacy, and
Cameron Counties, Texas. The Rio Bravo Pipeline would include two new
parallel 42-inch-diameter natural gas pipelines, each about 135.5 miles
long, capable of transporting 4.5 billion cubic feet per day of natural
gas. In addition, a 2.4-mile-long header system at the origin of the
pipelines would interconnect with existing natural gas transmission
pipelines. The pipeline facilities would include three new compressor
stations in Kleberg, Kenedy, and Cameron Counties and two new
interconnect booster stations in Kenedy County.
    The Rio Grande LNG Terminal would be located on 750.4 acres of an
approximately 1,000-acre site along the Brownsville Ship Channel about
5.5 miles inland from the channel entrance, in Cameron County, Texas.
The terminal would include six liquefaction trains capable of producing
27 million tons per annum of LNG; marine facilities, including two LNG
berths, a turning basin, and a material offloading facility; truck
loading and unloading facilities for LNG and natural gas liquids; and
four LNG storage tanks. If approved, RG Developers would construct the
project in stages. Operation of the first liquefaction train, and one
of the two parallel pipelines, is proposed to begin during the fourth
quarter of 2021; operation of the full project is proposed for early
2025.

Background

    On April 13, 2015, the Commission staff granted the RG Developers'
request to use the FERC's Pre-filing environmental review process. On
July 23, 2015, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement for the Planned Rio Grande LNG Project
and Rio Bravo Pipeline Project, Request for Comments on Environmental
Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings (NOI) in Docket No. PF15-
20-000. The NOI was issued during the pre-filing review of the project,
and was sent to federal, state, and local government agencies; elected
officials; affected landowners; environmental and public interest
groups; Native American tribes and regional organizations; commentors
and other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. Major
issues raised during scoping include impacts on wildlife and wildlife
habitat (including threatened and endangered species), aquatic
resources, surface water, wetlands, public lands, visual resources,
local ecotourism, public health and safety, air and noise quality, and
cumulative impacts.
    The U.S Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S Department of
Transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries
Service, National Park Service, and Federal Aviation Administration are
cooperating agencies in the preparation of the EIS.

Additional Information

    In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EIS and to
keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets,
the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This can
reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by
automatically providing you with notification of these filings,
document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.
    Additional information about the project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs at (866) 208-FERC or on the
FERC website (www.ferc.gov). Using the eLibrary link, select General
Search from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and Docket
Number excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP16-454 or CP16-455),
and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to eLibrary,
the helpline can be reached at<PHONE_NUMBER>, TTY<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
at [email protected]. The eLibrary link on the FERC website
also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the
Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.

    Dated: August 31, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

Pediatric Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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    This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory
committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will
be open to the public.
    Name of Committee: Pediatric Advisory Committee.
    General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and
recommendations to the agency on FDA's regulatory issues. The committee
also advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Health and
Human Services under 45 CFR 46.407 on research involving children as
subjects that is conducted or supported by the Department of Health and
Human Services, when that research is also regulated by FDA.
    Date and Time: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2008,
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Location: Hilton, Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, Grand Ballroom,
620 Perry Pkwy., Gaithersburg, MD.
    Contact Person: Carlos Pe[ntilde]a, Office of Science and Health
Coordination, Office of the Commissioner (HF-33), Food and Drug
Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane (for express delivery, rm. 14B-08),
Rockville, MD 20857,<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or FDA Advisory Committee Information
Line, 1-800-741-8138<PHONE_NUMBER> in the Washington, DC area), code
8732310001. Please call the Information Line for up-to-date information
on this meeting. A notice in the Federal Register about last minute
modifications that impact a previously announced advisory committee
meeting cannot always be published quickly enough to provide timely
notice. Therefore, you should always check the Agency's Web site and
call the appropriate advisory committee hot line/phone line to learn
about possible modifications before coming to the meeting.
    Agenda: On March 25, 2008, the Pediatric Advisory Committee will
hear and discuss reports by the agency, as mandated in section 17 of
the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act, on adverse event reports for
TOPROL XL (metoprolol), BREVIBLOC (esmolol HCl), LOTENSIN (benazepril),
COREG (carvedilol), COLAZAL (balsalazide), ELOXATIN (oxaliplatin),
CELEBREX (celecoxib), and SUPRANE (desflurane).
    FDA intends to make background material available to the public no
later than 2 business days before the meeting. If FDA is unable to post
the background material on its Web site prior to the meeting, the
background material will be made publicly available at the location of
the advisory committee meeting, and the background material will be
posted on FDA's Web site after the meeting. Background material is
available at http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/acmenu.htm, click on

the year 2008 and scroll down to the appropriate advisory committee
link.
    Procedure: Interested persons may present data, information, or
views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committee.
Written submissions may be made to the contact person on or before
March 3, 2008. Oral presentations from the public will be scheduled
between approximately 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on March 25, 2008. Those
desiring to make formal oral presentations should notify the contact
person and submit a brief statement of the general nature of the
evidence or arguments they wish to present, the names and addresses of
proposed participants, and an indication of the approximate time
requested to make their presentation on or before February 22, 2008.
Time allotted for each presentation may be limited. If the number of
registrants requesting to speak is greater than can be reasonably
accommodated during the scheduled open public hearing session, FDA may

conduct a lottery to determine the speakers for the scheduled open
public hearing session. The contact person will notify interested
persons regarding their request to speak by February 25, 2008.
    Persons attending FDA's advisory committee meetings are advised
that the agency is not responsible for providing access to electrical
outlets.
    FDA welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee
meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with
physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special
accommodations due to a disability, please contact Carlos Pe[ntilde]a
at least 7 days in advance of the meeting.
    FDA is committed to the orderly conduct of its advisory committee
meetings. Please visit our Web site at http://www.fda.gov/oc/advisory/
default.htm
 for procedures on public conduct during advisory committee

meetings.
    Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2).

    Dated: January 17, 2008.
Randall W. Lutter,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-66792; File No. SR-BX-2012-025]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend
Chapter V, Section 16 of the BOX Trading Rules

April 12, 2012.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby
given that on April 3, 2012, NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. (the ``Exchange'')
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'')
the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which
Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated
the proposed rule change as constituting a non-controversial rule
change under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) under the Act,\3\ which renders the
proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is
publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change
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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

    NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. (the ``Exchange'') proposes to amend Chapter V,
Section 16 of the rules of the Boston Options Exchange (``BOX'') to
address how BOX processes inbound orders when the BOX best price on the
same side of the market locks, or is locked by the opposite side
national best bid or offer (``NBBO''). The text of the proposed rule
change is available from the principal office of the Exchange, at the
Commission's Public Reference Room and also on the Exchange's Internet
Web site at http://nasdaqomxbx.cchwallstreet.com/NASDAQOMXBX/Filings/,
and on the Commission's Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

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 purpose of the proposed rule change is to amend Chapter V,
Section 16 of the BOX Rules to address how inbound orders are processed
when the BOX best price on the same side of the market locks, or is
locked by the opposite side national best bid or offer (``NBBO'').
Currently, Chapter V, Section 16(b) sets forth that inbound orders on
BOX are filtered prior to their entry on the BOX Book to ensure such
orders will not Trade-Through the NBBO in accordance with the Options
Order Protection and Locked/Crossed Market Plan (the ``Plan''). The
rule provides that all of the filtering rules described are independent
of whether the NBBO is locked or crossed, except where the BOX best
price on the same side of the market as the inbound order has crossed,
or is crossed by the opposite side NBBO, the order will be routed, if
eligible, or rejected immediately. The Exchange proposes to amend the
rule so that, in addition, where the BOX best price on the same side of
the market as the inbound order has locked, or is locked by, the
opposite side NBBO, the order will also be routed, if eligible, or
rejected immediately. As such, the BOX trading engine is systemically
either routing to an Away Exchange \4\ or immediately rejecting such an
order. Immediately rejecting such an order, which is not eligible for
routing, prevents that order from being exposed,\5\ and thereby removes
the potential that such order could join the pre-existing locked
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    \4\ See BOX Trading Rules, Chapter XII, Section 5(a), providing
in pertinent part, ``[o]nly orders that are specifically designated
by Options Participants as eligible for routing will be routed to an
Away Exchange (``Eligible Orders).
    \5\ See Chapter V, Section 16(b)(iii), providing that where an
order is received which is executable against the NBBO and there is
not a quote on BOX that is equal to the NBBO, that the order is
exposed on the BOX Book at the NBBO for a period of one second. If
the order is not executed during the one second exposure period,
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    The following two examples illustrate how the proposed rule change
would apply to inbound orders when the BOX best price on the same side
of the market locks the opposite side NBBO and the orders are not
designated as Eligible Orders: Example 1: When the NBBO is $6.65 x
$6.60 and the BOX best price is $6.60 x $6.80, BOX receives a public
customer order to buy at $6.60. Such an order is rejected by the
trading engine back to the order sender. Example 2: When the NBBO is x
$4.00 x $4.00 and the BOX best price is $4.00 x$4.05, BOX receives a
public customer order to buy at $4.00. Such an order is rejected by the
trading engine. In the above examples, if the order was an Eligible
Order, then the order will be routed to an Away Exchange.
    The BOX NBBO filtering process set forth in Chapter V, Section 16
continues to be designed in a manner to prevent a sell order from being
executed on BOX at a price inferior to the best bid available at any
Away Exchange; similarly, any order to buy would not be executed on BOX
at a price worse than the best offer available at any Away Exchange.
Finally, Section (b)(i) is being amended to reflect that the term ISO
is defined in subsection (h) of Chapter XII

and not (g) as currently reflected in Section 16(b)(i).
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act \6\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act \7\ in particular, in that it is designed to perfect
the mechanisms of a free and open market and the national market
system, protect investors and the public interest and promote just and
equitable principles of trade by proposing the rule change to address
how BOX processes inbound orders when the BOX best price on the same
side of the market locks, or is locked by the opposite side national
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    The Plan provides a framework for order protection and addressing
locked and crossed markets. As discussed above, the proposed rule
change provides that where the BOX best price on the same side of the
market as an inbound order has crossed or locked, or is crossed by, or
locked by the opposite side NBBO, the order will be routed, if
eligible, or rejected immediately. The Exchange believes handling the
order as described above is consistent with the objectives of the Plan
and assists BOX Options Participant in that it systemically removes the
potential that such an order could join a pre-existing locked market.
As such, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent
with the Plan, necessary and appropriate in the public interest, for
the protection of investors and the maintenance of fair and orderly
markets, to remove impediments to, and perfect the mechanisms of, a
national market system.

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

    The Exchange does not believe the proposed rule change will impose
any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance
of the purposes of the Act.

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

    No written comments were either solicited or received.

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

    Because the 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, the proposed rule change has become effective
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \8\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \9\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). Pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
under the Act, the Exchange is required to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along
with a brief description and text of 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.
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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 change 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_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-BX-2012-025 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BX-2012-025. 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 Web site (PREAMB). 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 Web site 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 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; the Commission does not edit personal identifying
information from submissions. You should submit only information that
you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to
File Number SR-BX-2012-025 and should be submitted on or before May 9,
2012.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. OR14-28-000]

CITGO Petroleum Corporation v. Enterprise TE Products Pipeline
Company LLC; Notice of Complaint

    Take notice that on April 11, 2014, pursuant to Rule 206 of the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Rules of Practice
and Procedures, 18 CFR 385.206 (2013); sections 343.1 and 343.2 of the
Rules Applicable to Oil Pipeline Proceedings, 18 CFR 343.1 and 343.2
(2013); and sections 1(4), 1(6), 8, 13(1), 15(1), and 16(1) of the
Interstate Commerce Act (ICA), 49 U.S.C. 1(4), 1(6), 8, 13(1), 15(1),
and 16(1), CITGO Petroleum Corporation (CITGO or Complainant) filed a
complaint against Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Company LLC
(Enterprise TEPPCP or Respondent), challenging the lawfulness of
Enterprise TEPPCP's FERC Tariff No. 55.28.0, which cancels interstate
transportation service for Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel (USLD) fuel. CITGO
alleges that Enterprise TEPPCO's cancellation of interstate
transportation of USLD violates the ICA and the Order issued by the
Commission on May 31, 2013.\1\
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    The Complainant certifies that copies of the complaint were served
on the contacts for the Respondents as listed on the Commission's list
of Corporate Officials.
    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. The Respondent's
answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before
the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and
protests must be served on the Complainants.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC
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 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>.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 1, 2014.

    Dated: April 11, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA 2009-0001-N-8]

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its
implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently
approved information collection activities. Before submitting these
information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on
specific aspects of the activities identified below.

DATES: Comments must be received no later than June 15, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following
proposed activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of
Safety, Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC
20590, or Ms. Nakia Jackson, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20,
Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop
35, Washington, DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge
receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed
stamped postcard stating, ``Comments on OMB control number ------.''
Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493-
6216 or<PHONE_NUMBER>, or via e-mail to Mr. Brogan at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or to Ms. Jackson at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Please refer to the assigned OMB control number in any correspondence
submitted. FRA will summarize comments received in response to this
notice in a subsequent notice and include them in its information
collection submission to OMB for approval.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning
and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200
New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone:
(202) 493-6292) or Ms. Nakia Jackson, Office of Information Technology,
RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE.,
Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>). (These
telephone numbers are not toll-free.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
Public Law 104-13, 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at 44
U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR Part 1320,
require Federal agencies to provide 60-days notice to the public for
comment on information collection activities before seeking approval
for reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR
1320.8(d)(1), 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically, FRA invites
interested respondents to comment on the following summary of proposed
information collection activities regarding (i) whether the information
collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly execute its
functions, including whether the activities will have practical
utility; (ii) the accuracy of FRA's estimates of the burden of the
information collection activities, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (iii) ways
for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
being collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of
information collection activities on the public by automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)(I)-(iv); 5 CFR
1320.8(d)(1)(I)-(iv). FRA believes that soliciting public comment will
promote its efforts to reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens
associated with the collection of information mandated by Federal
regulations. In summary, FRA reasons that comments received will
advance three objectives: (i) Reduce reporting burdens; (ii) ensure
that it organizes information collection requirements in a ``user
friendly'' format to improve the use of such information; and (iii)
accurately assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce
information requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501.
    Below are brief summaries of three currently approved information
collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as
required under the PRA:
    Title: Grade Crossing Signal System Safety Regulations.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0534.
    Abstract: FRA believes that highway-rail grade crossing (grade
crossing) accidents resulting from warning system failures can be
reduced. Motorists lose faith in warning systems that constantly warn
of an oncoming train when none is present. Therefore, the fail-safe
feature of a warning system loses its effectiveness if the system is
not repaired within a reasonable period of time. A greater risk of an
accident is present when a warning system fails to activate as a train
approaches a grade crossing. FRA's regulations require railroads to
take specific responses in the event of an activation failure. FRA uses
the information to develop better solutions to the problems of grade
crossing device malfunctions. With this information, FRA is able to
correlate accident data and equipment malfunctions with the types of
circuits and age of equipment. FRA can then identify the causes of
grade crossing system failures and investigate them to

determine whether periodic maintenance, inspection, and testing
standards are effective. FRA also uses the information collected to
alert railroad employees and appropriate highway traffic authorities of
warning system malfunctions so that they can take the necessary
measures to protect motorists and railroad workers at the grade
crossing until repairs have been made.
    Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.83.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion; recordkeeping.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                                                   Average time
         CFR Section              Respondent       Total annual    per response    Total annual    Total annual
                                   universe         responses          (min)       burden hours     burden cost
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234.7--Telephone Notification  685 railroads...  4 phone calls..              15               1             $35
234.9--Grade crossing signal   685 railroads...  600 reports....              15             150           5,250
 system failure rpts.
234.9--Notification to train   685 railroads...  24,000                        5           2,000          70,000
 crew and highway traffic                         notifications.
 control authority.
234.9-Recordkeeping..........  685 railroads...  12,000 records.              10           2,000          70,000
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    Total Estimated Responses: 36,604.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 4,151 hours.
    Status: Regular Review.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0535.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Form Number(s): N/A.
    Abstract: Section 20139 of Title 49 of the United States Code
required FRA to issue rules, regulations, orders, and standards for the
safety of maintenance-of-way employees on railroad bridges, including
for ``bridge safety equipment'' such as nets, walkways, handrails, and
safety lines, and requirements for the use of vessels when work is
performed on bridges located over bodies of water. FRA has added 49 CFR
Part 214 to establish minimum workplace safety standards for railroad
employees as they apply to railroad bridges. Specifically, section
214.15(c) establishes standards and practices for safety net systems.
Safety nets and net installations are to be drop-tested at the job site
after initial installation and before being used as a fall-protection
system; after major repairs; and at six-month intervals if left at one
site. If a drop-test is not feasible and is not performed, then a
written certification must be made by the railroad or railroad
contractor, or a designated certified person, that the net does comply
with the safety standards of this section. FRA and State inspectors use
the information to enforce Federal regulations. The information that is
maintained at the job site promotes safe bridge worker practices.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Responses: 6.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 1 hour.
    Status: Regular Review.
    Title: Railroad Police Officers.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0537.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Railroads and States.
    Form(s): None.
    Abstract: Under 49 CFR Part 207, railroads are required to notify
states of all designated police officers who are discharging their
duties outside of their respective jurisdictions. This requirement is
necessary to verify proper police authority.
    Total Estimated Responses: 70.
    Total Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 181 hours.
    Status: Regular Review.
    Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b),
1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA informs all interested parties that it may not
conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.

     Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 10, 2009.
Kimberly Orben,
Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad
Administration.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 231 (Monday, December 4, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1119; Product Identifier 2017-CE-037-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Embraer S.A. Models EMB-500 and EMB-505 airplanes. This proposed AD
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes
the unsafe condition as improperly tied castle nuts on the aileron,
rudder, and elevator trim tab (or autotab) attachment bolts. We are
issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 18,
2018.

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 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Embraer S.A., Phenom Maintenance Support, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria
Lima, 2170, S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos--SP--12227-901, P.O. Box
36/2, Brasil; phone: +55 12 3927 1000; fax: +55 12 3927-2619; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx. You may review this referenced service
information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. 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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1119; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email: [email protected].

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-2017-1119;
Product Identifier 2017-CE-037-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 because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://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 Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC),
which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued AD No.: 2017-11-
01, dated November 10, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''),
to correct an unsafe condition for Embraer S.A. Models EMB-500 and EMB-
505 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    This [ANAC] AD results of a report of one airplane having
improperly tied castle nut on the aileron, rudder and elevator trim
tab (or autotab) attachment bolts. A disconnected surface may cause
an increase in dynamic loads and probable flutter, which may cause
structural failure and possible loss of control of the airplane.
    Since this condition may occur in other airplanes of the same
type and affects flight safety, a corrective action is required.
Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with this
[ANAC] AD in the indicated time limit without prior notice.

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1119.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Embraer S.A. has issued PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service Bulletin
500-27-A026, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2017; and PHENOM by Embraer
Alert Service Bulletin 505-27-A028, Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017.
For the applicable models, the service information describes procedures
for inspection of the aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab, and elevator
trim tab, and, if required, application of torque and installation of a
cotter pin. This service information is reasonably available because
the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this
NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the 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 this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 114 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour 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 $9,690, or $85 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 3 work-hours and require parts costing $50, for a cost of
$305 per product. 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.
    This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to small airplanes, gliders, and domestic business jet transport
airplanes to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division.

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.

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

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

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2017-1119; Product Identifier 2017-CE-
037-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 18, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Models EMB-500 and EMB-505
airplanes, serial numbers 50000246, 50000267, 50000286, 50000289,
50000291, 50000299, 50000304, 50000305, 50000306, 50000310,
50000348, 50000359, 50000368, 50000370, 50000372, 50000376,
50000377, 50000378, 50000379, 50000380, 50500118, 50500122,
50500148, 50500151, 50500167, 50500176, 50500179, 50500185,
50500188, 50500191, 50500197, 50500203, 50500207, 50500209,
50500212, 50500214, 50500215, 50500219, 50500225, 50500226,
50500231, 50500242, 50500244, 50500246, 50500248, 50500250,
50500256, 50500260, 50500266, 50500273, 50500275, 50500277,
50500280, 50500282, 50500285, 50500287, 50500288, 50500289,
50500292, 50500293, 50500294, 50500296, 50500297, 50500298,
50500300, 50500302, 50500304, 50500306, 50500309, 50500311,
50500317, 50500318, 50500323, 50500328, 50500331, 50500333,
50500335, 50500338, 50500340, 50500344, 50500345, 50500348,
50500351, 50500357, 50500361, 50500362, 50500363, 50500364,
50500365, 50500367, 50500368, 50500371, 50500372, 50500379,
50500381, 50500382, 50500385, 50500386, 50500390, 50500391,
50500394, 50500395, 50500397, 50500398, 50500399, 50500400,
50500402, 50500403, 50500404, 50500407, 50500410, 50500415,
50500418, and 50500424, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as improperly tied
castle nuts on the aileron, rudder and elevator trim tab (or
autotab) attachment bolts. We are issuing this proposed AD to
inspect the aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab and elevator trim tab
(or autotab), and correct any discrepancy, which if not corrected,
may cause an increase in dynamic loads and possible flutter, leading
to structural failure and loss of control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) and (2) of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions
in PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 500-27-A026,
Revision 1, dated October 6, 2017; or PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB
No.: 505-27-A028, Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017, as applicable:
    (1) Within the next 25 hours time in service (TIS) after the
effective date of this AD or within the next 12 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the
aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab, and elevator trim tab attachment
points to make sure the cotter pin is installed on the castle nut of
the attaching bolts.
    (2) If any discrepancy is found during the inspection required
in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, correct the
discrepancy.

(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information

    This AD allows credit for the actions required in paragraph (f)
of this AD if done before the effective date of this AD following
PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No. 500-27-A026, original issue, dated
September 29, 2017; PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No. 505-27-A028,
original issue, dated September 28, 2017; or PHENOM by Embraer Alert
SB 505-27-A028, Revision 01, dated September 29, 2017; as
applicable.

(h) Reporting Requirement

    Although PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No.: 500-27-A026, Revision
1, dated October 6, 2017; and PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No.: 505-
27-A028, Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017; specify to submit
certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require
that action.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (816) 329-
4090; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA; or Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de
Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority
for Brazil.

(j) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o
Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority for Brazil, AD No.:
2017-11-01, dated November 10, 2017; PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service
Bulletin (SB) No.: 500-27-A026, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2017;
and PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No.: 505-27-A028, Revision 2, dated
October 6, 2017, for related information. You may examine the MCAI
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1119. For service information related
to this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Phenom Maintenance Support,
Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170, S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos
Campos--SP--12227-901, P.O. Box 36/2, Brasil; phone: +55 12 3927
1000; fax: +55 12 3927-2619; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx. You may review this
referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation
Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-
4148.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 21, 2017.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 100 and 165

[USCG-2019-0916]

2019 Quarterly Listings; Safety Zones, Security Zones, and
Special Local Regulations

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of expired temporary rules issued.

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SUMMARY: This document provides notification of substantive rules
issued by the Coast Guard that were made temporarily effective but
expired before they could be published in the Federal Register. This
document lists temporary safety zones, security zones, and special
local regulations, all of limited duration

and for which timely publication in the Federal Register was not
possible.

DATES: This document lists temporary Coast Guard rules that became
effective, primarily between October 2019 and December 2019, unless
otherwise indicated, and were terminated before they could be published
in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Temporary rules listed in this document may be viewed
online, under their respective docket numbers, using the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this document contact
Yeoman First Class Glenn Grayer, Office of Regulations and
Administrative Law, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Coast Guard District Commanders and Captains
of the Port (COTP) must be immediately responsive to the safety and
security needs within their jurisdiction; therefore, District
Commanders and COTPs have been delegated the authority to issue certain
local regulations. Safety zones may be established for safety or
environmental purposes. A safety zone may be stationary and described
by fixed limits or it may be described as a zone around a vessel in
motion. Security zones limit access to prevent injury or damage to
vessels, ports, or waterfront facilities. Special local regulations are
issued to enhance the safety of participants and spectators at regattas
and other marine events.
    Timely publication of these rules in the Federal Register may be
precluded when a rule responds to an emergency, or when an event occurs
without sufficient advance notice. The affected public is, however,
often informed of these rules through Local Notices to Mariners, press
releases, and other means. Moreover, actual notification is provided by
Coast Guard patrol vessels enforcing the restrictions imposed by the
rule. Because Federal Register publication was not possible before the
end of the effective period, mariners were personally notified of the
contents of the safety zones, security zones, or special local
regulations listed in this notice by Coast Guard officials on-scene
prior to any enforcement action. However, the Coast Guard, by law, must
publish in the Federal Register notice of substantive rules adopted. To
meet this obligation without imposing undue expense on the public, the
Coast Guard periodically publishes a list of these temporary safety
zones, security zones, and special local regulations. Permanent rules
are not included in this list because they are published in their
entirety in the Federal Register. Temporary rules are also published in
their entirety if sufficient time is available to do so before they are
placed in effect or terminated.

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USCG-2019-0770..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Santa Cruz Island, CA.....        9/3/2019
USCG-2019-0810..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Port Jefferson, NY........       9/18/2019
USCG-2019-0786..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Ludlow, KY................       10/2/2019
USCG-2019-0808..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  COTP New York Zone........       10/4/2019
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    The following unpublished rules were placed in effect temporarily
during the period between October 2019 and December 2019 unless
otherwise indicated. To view copies of these rules, visit
www.regulations.gov and search by the docket number indicated in the
following table.

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USCG-2019-0840..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Union City, CA............       10/4/2019
USCG-2019-0839..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Union City, CA............       10/4/2019
USCG-2019-0832..........................  Security Zones (Part 165).  New Orleans, LA...........       10/5/2019
USCG-2019-0777..........................  Special Local Regulations   Helena, AR................       10/5/2019
                                           (Part 100).
USCG-2019-0616..........................  Security Zones (Part 165).  Lake Charles, LA..........      10/11/2019
USCG-2019-0831..........................  Special Local Regulations   San Diego, CA.............      10/13/2019
                                           (Part 100).
USCG-2019-0851..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Union City, CA............      10/15/2019
USCG-2019-0854..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Pittsburgh, PA............      10/17/2019
USCG-2019-0716..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Pittsburgh, PA............      10/19/2019
USCG-2019-0576..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Rich Passage, WA..........      10/20/2019
USCG-2019-0863..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Pittsburgh, PA............      10/23/2019
USCG-2019-0707..........................  Security Zones (Part 165).  Jacksonville Beach, FL....      10/24/2019
USCG-2019-0873..........................  Security Zones (Part 165).  Washington, DC............      10/25/2019
USCG-2019-0858..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Groton, CT................       11/1/2019
USCG-2019-0677..........................  Security Zones (Part 165).  San Diego, CA.............       11/6/2019
USCG-2019-0888..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  San Francisco, CA.........       11/7/2019
USCG-2019-0073..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Miami River, FL...........       12/3/2019
USCG-2019-0886..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Toledo, OH................      11/11/2019
USCG-2019-0930..........................  Security Zones (Part 165).  Helena Island, SC.........      11/27/2019
USCG-2019-0939..........................  Security Zones (Part 165).  Hallandale Beach, FL......       12/7/2019
USCG-2019-0944..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Rochester, PA.............      12/10/2019
USCG-2019-0927..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Berkeley, CA..............      12/14/2019
USCG-2019-0928..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  Sausalito, CA.............      12/14/2019
USCG-2019-0941..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  San Francisco, CA.........      12/19/2019
USCG-2019-0957..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  San Francisco, CA.........      12/31/2019
USCG-2019-0913..........................  Safety Zones (Part 165)...  COTP New York Zone........      12/31/2019
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    Dated: January 27, 2020.
M.W. Mumbach,
Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States
Coast Guard.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 258

[EPA-RCRA-2021-0127; FRL-10021-26-Region 9]

Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Rule for the Salt
River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Landfill RD&D Project

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection (EPA) is taking direct final
action to approve revisions to the site-specific Research, Development
and Demonstration rule for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community (SRPMIC), Salt River Landfill Research, Development, and
Demonstration Project in order to increase the maximum term for the
site-specific rule from 12 to 21 years. EPA is also revising the site-
specific rule to reflect a change in the division title for U.S. EPA
Region 9, from the Waste Management Division to the Land, Chemicals and
Redevelopment Division.

DATES: This rule is effective on June 7, 2021 without further notice,
unless EPA receives adverse comment by May 10, 2021. If EPA receives
adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal
Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R9-
2021-0127 at http://www.regulations.gov, or via email to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Due to COVID-19, we are not providing facsimile
or regular mail options, which are not viable at this time. For
comments submitted at Regulations.gov, follow the online instructions
for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be removed or
edited from Regulations.gov. For either manner of submission, the EPA
may publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit
electronically any information considered confidential business
information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
accompanied by a written comment. The written comment is considered the
official comment and should include discussion of all points you wish
to make. The EPA will generally not consider comments or comment
contents located outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the web,
cloud, or other file sharing system). For additional submission
methods, please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section. For EPA's full public comment policy,
information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general guidance
on making effective comments, please visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Wall, EPA Region IX, (415) 972-
3381<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, ``we,'' ``us,'' or
``our'' refer to the EPA.

I. Why is EPA using a direct final rule?

    EPA is publishing this rule without a prior proposed rule because
we view this as a noncontroversial action and anticipate no adverse
comment because the revisions to the site-specific rule merely conform
the rule to the national rule regarding the total length of time that
Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) projects may be
permitted. Moreover, the 2016 RD&D rule was subjected to public notice
and comment prior to promulgation. Also, the existing 12-year maximum
term for the Salt River Landfill's operation as a bioreactor ends in
March 2021, and further delay in extending the total term of the RD&D
project would potentially result in economic and environmental harm,
contrary to the mission of the

Agency. Thus, EPA has determined that there is good cause for issuing
this direct rule final. However, in the ``Proposed Rules'' section of
this issue of the Federal Register, we are publishing a separate
document that will serve as the proposed rule to increase the maximum
term for the site-specific rule from 12 to 21 years and to reflect a
change in the division title for U.S. EPA Region 9, from the Waste
Management Division to the Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division
if adverse comments are received on this direct final rule. We will not
institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties
interested in commenting must do so at this time. For further
information about commenting on this rule, see the ADDRESSES section of
this document.
    If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely
withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this
direct final rule will not take effect. We would address all public
comments in any subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule.

II. Legal Authority for This Action

    Under sections 1008, 2002, 4004, and 4010 of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) as amended by the
Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA), EPA established
revised minimum Federal criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
(MSWLFs). Under RCRA section 4005, states are to develop permit
programs for facilities that may receive household hazardous waste or
waste from conditionally exempt small quantity generators, and EPA
determines whether the program is adequate to ensure that facilities
will comply with the revised criteria.
    The MSWLF criteria are in the Code of Federal Regulations at 40 CFR
part 258. These regulations are self-implementing and apply directly to
owners and operators of MSWLFs. For many of these criteria, 40 CFR part
258 includes a flexible performance standard as an alternative to the
self-implementing regulation; its use requires approval by the Director
of an EPA-approved state.
    Since EPA's approval of a state program does not extend to Indian
country, owners and operators of MSWLF units located in Indian country
cannot take advantage of the flexibilities available to those
facilities outside Indian country. However, the EPA has the authority
under sections 2002, 4004, and 4010 of RCRA to promulgate site-specific
rules that may provide for use of alternative standards. See Yankton
Sioux Tribe v. EPA, 950 F. Supp. 1471 (D.S.D. 1996); Backcountry
Against Dumps v. EPA, 100 F.3d 147 (D.C. Cir. 1996). EPA has developed
draft guidance on preparing a site-specific request to provide
flexibility to owners or operators of MSWLFs in Indian country (Site-
Specific Flexibility Requests for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills in
Indian Country Draft Guidance, EPA530-R-97-016, August 1997).
    In 2004, EPA issued a final rule at 40 CFR 258.4 amending the MSWLF
criteria to allow for RD&D permits. 69 FR 13242, March 22, 2004. That
rule allows for variances from specified criteria for a limited time.
Specifically, the rule allows for the Director of an approved state to
issue a time-limited RD&D permit for a new MSWLF unit, existing MSWLF
unit, or lateral expansion, for which the owner or operator proposes to
use innovative and new methods which vary from either or both of the
following: (1) The run-on control systems at 40 CFR 258.26(a)(1); and/
or (2) the liquids restrictions at 40 CFR 258.28(a), provided that the
MSWLF unit has a leachate collection system designed and constructed to
maintain less than a 30-centimeter depth of leachate on the liner. The
rule also allows for the issuance of a time-limited RD&D permit for
which innovative and new methods that vary from the final cover
criteria at 40 CFR 258.60(a)(1) and (2) and (b)(1) are proposed for
use, provided a demonstration is made that the infiltration of liquid
through the alternative cover system will not cause contamination to
groundwater or surface water, or cause leachate depth on the liner to
exceed 30 centimeters. RD&D permits must include such terms and
conditions at least as protective as the criteria for MSWLFs to assure
protection of human health and the environment. EPA's RD&D rule stated
that RD&D facilities in Indian country could be approved in a site-
specific rule.
    The 2004 RD&D rule included time limits whereby an RD&D permit
cannot exceed three years and a renewal of an RD&D permit cannot exceed
three years. Although multiple renewals of an RD&D permit can be
issued, the 2004 RD&D rule included a total term for an RD&D permit,
including renewals, of up to twelve years. In 2016, EPA revised the
maximum permit term for MSWLF units operating under the RD&D permit
program to allow the Director of an approved State to increase the
number of permit renewals to six, for a total permit term of up to 21
years. 81 FR 28720, May 10, 2016.
    In 2009, EPA approved an RD&D project at the Salt River Landfill,
promulgating a site-specific rule at 40 CFR 258.42(a). 74 FR 11677,
March 19, 2009. Periodic three-year extensions have allowed the
continued operation of the Salt River Landfill as a bioreactor to the
present. However, the 12-year term in the current rule, issued March
19, 2009, expires on March 19, 2021.
    In addition, since the promulgation of the 2009 site-specific rule
for the Salt River Landfill, the division title for U.S. EPA Region 9,
Waste Management Division has been changed to the Land, Chemicals and
Redevelopment Division.

A. What action is the Agency taking?

    EPA is taking direct final action to revise 40 CFR 258.42(a) to
allow operation of the Salt River Landfill consistent with the RD&D
rule for a total of 21 years. However, a renewal of this authority must
continue to be sought every three years. Each renewal request is
subject to public notice and comment. No renewal may be for greater
than three years and the overall period of operation may not exceed 21
years.
    This action revises the overall term of the rule pertaining to
SRPMIC's site-specific flexibility request to recirculate leachate and
landfill gas condensate and add storm water and groundwater to the
below grade portions of areas of the landfill known as Phases IIIB and
IVA to increase the moisture content of the waste mass in these phases.
    EPA is also revising its site-specific rule to reflect a change in
the division title for U.S. EPA Region 9, from the Waste Management
Division to the Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division.

B. What are the anticipated effects and benefits of this action?

    The 2016 revision to the RD&D rule at 40 CFR 258.4(e)(1)
articulated the anticipated effect of extending the overall period of
operations of these units from 12 to 21 years. 81 FR at 28721. Based on
that rulemaking, EPA has determined that the extension of the site-
specific rule's total term will provide EPA the ability to issue
renewals to the existing authority to operate this RD&D unit pursuant
to this program for up to 21 years instead of 12 years. During this
time, the EPA will continue to evaluate data from this facility. The
SRPMIC is not expected to incur any significant costs due to this
direct final rule. Based on the 2016 rulemaking, the annual costs for
ongoing recordkeeping and reporting requirements are estimated at
$2,410 per facility and seeking periodic three-year extensions to
operate an RD&D unit

remains voluntary. This action does not impose any new regulatory
burden. This action allows EPA to increase the number of extensions of
the operational period for the Salt River Landfill's RD&D unit if the
tribal owner/operator continues to choose to participate in this
research program. Increasing the possible number of extensions of the
RD&D unit's operational term may benefit the tribal owner/operator of
RD&D units, assuming a projected increase in the rate of return for 21
years compared to 12 years, based on the findings in EPA's 2016
rulemaking. 81 FR at 28721.
    The 2016 final rule also indicated that increasing the possible
number of extensions of RD&D permit terms was expected to provide more
time for the EPA to collect additional data on the approaches being
taken under these RD&D permits. Id. With respect to the continued
operation of the Salt River Landfill, the following potential benefits
set forth in the 2016 rule's preamble are expected: Increased potential
for revenue from the sale of landfill gas for use as a renewable source
of fuel, accelerated production and capture of landfill gas for
potential use as a renewable fuel, and accelerated stabilization and
corresponding decreased post-closure care activities for facilities due
to the accelerated decomposition of waste.

III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
(NHPA) requires Federal agencies to take into account the effects of
their undertakings on historic properties and to afford the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment.
36 CFR part 800. While EPA consulted with the SRPMIC, as well as the
Ak-Chin Indian Community, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, the Gila
River Indian Community, the Hopi Tribe, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, the
Tohono O'odham Nation, the Yavapai-Apache Nation, and the Yavapai-
Prescott Indian Tribe on the original site-specific flexibility
rulemaking in 2009 (see 74 FR at 11679), EPA finds that this direct
final action to extend the existing 12-year term of the authority to
operate a bioreactor in accordance with EPA's RD&D Program to a 21-year
term has ``no potential to cause effects'' on historic properties
within the meaning of Section 106 of the NHPA.
    In compliance with the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1536 et
seq., EPA performed a biological assessment for the project site. No
known threatened, endangered or candidate species or their habitat
exist on the site. Additionally, there are no ground disturbing surface
activities associated with EPA's approval of an increase to the maximum
period the Salt River Landfill RD&D project can operate units as
bioreactor units. No impacts to listed species that may occur in in
project area are anticipated.
    Under Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,''
(58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), this rule is not of general
applicability and therefore is not a regulatory action subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
    This rule does not impose an information collection burden under
the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.) because it applies to a particular facility only.
    Because this rule is of particular applicability relating to a
particular facility, it is not subject to the regulatory flexibility
provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), or
to sections 202, 204, and 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995 (UMRA) (Pub. L. 104-4). Because this rule will affect only a
particular facility, it will not significantly or uniquely affect small
governments, as specified in section 203 of UMRA.
    Because this rule will affect only a particular facility, this
direct final rule does not have federalism implications. It will not
have substantial direct effects 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,
as specified in Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism,'' (64 FR 43255,
August 10, 1999). Thus, Executive Order 13132 does not apply to this
rule.
    This rule also is not subject to Executive Order 13045,
``Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks,'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because it is not economically
significant as defined in Executive Order 12866, and because the Agency
does not have reason to believe the environmental health or safety
risks addressed by this action present a disproportionate risk to
children. The basis for this belief is EPA's conservative analysis of
the potential risks posed by SRPMIC's RD&D Program proposal and the
controls and standards set forth in the application and incorporated by
reference into the original site-specific rule at 40 CFR 258.42(a).
    This rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211, ``Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use,'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001), because it is not
a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.
    As required by section 3 of Executive Order 12988, ``Civil Justice
Reform,'' (61 FR 4729, February 7, 1996), in issuing this rule, EPA has
taken the necessary steps to eliminate drafting errors and ambiguity,
minimize potential litigation, and provide a clear legal standard for
affected conduct.
    Executive Order 13175, entitled ``Consultation and Coordination
With Indian Tribal Governments,'' (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000),
calls for EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure ``meaningful
and timely input by tribal officials in the development of regulatory
policies that have tribal implications.'' EPA has concluded that this
action may have tribal implications because it is directly applicable
to the owner and operator of the landfill, which is currently the
SRPMIC. However, this direct final rule will neither impose substantial
direct compliance costs on tribal governments, nor preempt Tribal law.
This direct final rule to revise the maximum total term from up to 12
years to up to 21 years will affect only the SRPMIC's operation of
their landfill on their own land.
    On March 10, 2021, EPA offered consultation to the SRPMIC so as to
give the Tribe a meaningful and timely opportunity to provide input
into the extension of the total term of the rule from 12 years to 21
years. To the extent that SRPMIC accepts EPA's offer to consult on this
action, the Agency will endeavor to undertake such consultation during
the 30-day public comment period for this direct final rule.
    With respect to the type of flexibility being afforded to SRPMIC
under this direct final rule, E.O. 13175 does provide for agencies to
review applications for flexibility ``with a general view toward
increasing opportunities for utilizing flexible policy approaches at
the Indian tribal level in cases in which the proposed waiver is
consistent with the applicable Federal policy objectives and is
otherwise appropriate.'' In formulating this direct final rule, the
Region has been guided by the fundamental principles set forth in E.O.
13175 and has granted the SRPMIC the ``maximum administrative
discretion possible'' within the standards set forth under the RD&D
rule in accordance with E.O. 13175.
    Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs EPA to use voluntary consensus

standards in its regulatory activities unless to do so would be
inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary
consensus standards are technical standards, (e.g., materials
specifications, test methods, sampling procedures, and business
practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies. The technical standards included in the original
site-specific flexibility request were proposed by SRPMIC. Given EPA's
obligations under E.O. 13175 (see above), the Agency applied the
standards established by the Tribe. In addition, the Agency considered
the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council's February 2006
technical and regulatory guideline ``Characterization, Design,
Construction, and Monitoring of Bioreactor Landfills.'' Nothing about
this analysis has changed since the 2009 site-specific rule was
promulgated nor does the extension of the total possible term of the
RD&D unit's operations in accordance with the site-specific rule from
12 years to 21 years affect this analysis.
    Congressional Review Act (CRA). This action is not subject to the
CRA because the term ``rule'' as it is used in the CRA does not include
``any rule of particular applicability,'' such as a site-specific rule.
See, 5 U.S.C. Section 804(3)(A).
    Environmental Justice--Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to
Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income
Populations, and the accompanying presidential memorandum advising
Federal agencies to identify and address, whenever feasible,
disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental
effects on minority communities or low-income communities. The action
will not adversely impact minorities or low-income communities.

    Authority: Sections 1008, 2002, 4004, and 4010 of the Solid
Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Sections 6907, 6912, 6944,
and 6949a. Delegation 8-54, Site-Specific Rules for Flexibility from
Owners/Operators of Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (MSWLFs) in
Indian Country, November 24, 2010. Regional Delegation R9-8-54,
October 10, 2014.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 258

    Environmental protection, Municipal landfills, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Waste treatment and disposal.

    Dated: March 26, 2021.
Steven Barhite,
Acting Director, Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, Region IX.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 40 CFR part 258 is
amended as follows:

PART 258--CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS

0
1. The authority citation for part 258 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1345(d) and (e); 42 U.S.C. 6902(a), 6907,
6912(a), 6944, 6945(c) and 6949a(c), 6981(a).

Subpart D--Design Criteria

0
2. Revise Sec.  258.42(a)(5) through (10) to read as follows:

Sec.  258.42   Approval of site-specific flexibility requests in Indian
country.

    (a) * * *
    (5) The owner and/or operator shall submit reports to the Director
of the Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division at EPA Region 9 as
specified in ``Research, Development, and Demonstration Permit
Application Salt River Landfill,'' dated September 24, 2007 and amended
on April 8, 2008, including an annual report showing whether and to
what extent the site is progressing in attaining project goals. The
annual report will also include a summary of all monitoring and testing
results, as specified in the application.
    (6) The owner and/or operator may not operate the facility pursuant
to the authority granted by this section if there is any deviation from
the terms, conditions, and requirements of this section unless the
operation of the facility will continue to conform to the standards set
forth in Sec.  258.4 and the owner and/or operator has obtained the
prior written approval of the Director of the Land, Chemicals and
Redevelopment Division at EPA Region 9 or the Director's designee to
implement corrective measures or otherwise operate the facility subject
to such deviation. The Director of the Land, Chemicals and
Redevelopment Division or designee shall provide an opportunity for the
public to comment on any significant deviation prior to providing
written approval of the deviation.
    (7) Paragraphs (a)(2), (3), (5), (6), and (9) of this section will
terminate on March 19, 2024, unless the Director of the Land, Chemicals
and Redevelopment Division at EPA Region 9 or the Director's designee
renews this authority in writing. Any such renewal may extend the
authority granted under paragraphs (a)(2), (3), (5), (6), and (9) of
this section for up to an additional three years, and multiple renewals
(up to a total of 21 years from March 19, 2009) may be provided. The
Director of the Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division or designee
shall provide an opportunity for the public to comment on any renewal
request prior to providing written approval or disapproval of such
request.
    (8) In no event will the provisions of paragraph (a)(2), (3), (5),
(6), or (9) of this section remain in effect after March 19, 2030, 21
years after the March 19, 2009 date of publication of the site-specific
rule in this section. Upon termination of paragraphs (a)(2), (3), (5),
(6), and (9) of this section, and except with respect to paragraphs
(a)(1) and (4) of this section, the owner and/or operator shall return
to compliance with the regulatory requirements which would have been in
effect absent the flexibility provided through the site-specific rule
in this section.
    (9) In seeking any renewal of the authority granted under or other
requirements of paragraphs (a)(2), (3), (5), and (6) of this section,
the owner and/or operator shall provide a detailed assessment of the
project showing the status with respect to achieving project goals, a
list of problems and status with respect to problem resolutions, and
any other requirements that the Director of the Land, Chemicals and
Redevelopment Division at EPA Region 9 or the Director's designee has
determined are necessary for the approval of any renewal and has
communicated in writing to the owner and operator.
    (10) The owner and/or operator's authority to operate the landfill
in accordance with paragraphs (a)(2), (3), (5), (6), and (9) of this
section shall terminate if the Director of the Land, Chemicals and
Redevelopment Division at EPA Region 9 or the Director's designee
determines that the overall goals of the project are not being
attained, including protection of human health or the environment. Any
such determination shall be communicated in writing to the owner and
operator.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-2010-0124]

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collection of
information.

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SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from
the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit
public comment on proposed collections of information, including
extensions and reinstatements of previously approved collections.
    This document describes one collection of information for which
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 2, 2010.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the docket number in
the heading of this document, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on
the electronic docket site by clicking on ``Help'' or ``FAQ.''
     Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Regardless of how you submit comments, you should mention the
docket number of this document.
    You may call the Docket Management Facility at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and
additional information on the rulemaking process, see the Public
Participation heading of the Supplementary Information section of this
document. Note that all comments received will be posted without change
to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided.
    Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit http://www.dot.gov/
privacy.html.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov, or the street
address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kil-Jae Hong, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., W52-232, NPO-520, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Hong's
telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB
for approval, it must first publish a document in the Federal Register
providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of
the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of
information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must
be included in such a document. Under OMB's regulation (at 5 CFR
1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment on the following:
    (i) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected;
    (iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic
submission of responses.
    In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public
comments on the following proposed collection of information for which
the agency is seeking approval from OMB:
    Title: 49 CFR 575--Consumer Information Regulations (sections 103
and 105) Qualitative Research.
    OMB Control Number: Not Assigned.
    Form Number: None.
    Affected Public: Passenger vehicle tire consumers and tire
retailers.
    Requested Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval
date.

    Abstract: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA),
enacted in December 2007, included a requirement that the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) develop a national tire
fuel efficiency program to educate consumers about the effect of tires
on automobile fuel efficiency, safety and durability. A critical step
in developing the consumer information program is to conduct proper
market research to understand consumers' knowledge of tire maintenance
and performance, understand the tire purchase process from both the
consumer and retailer's perspectives, evaluate comprehension of
ratings, exploring the clarity, meaningfulness and the likely resulting
behaviors, and evaluating the creative and the channels for
communication. NHTSA proposes a multi-phased research project to gather
the data and apply analyses and results from the project to develop the
consumer information program.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 107.
    Number of Respondents: 73.
    NHTSA will conduct two research phases. For the first phase, which
this notice addresses, NHTSA will conduct two types of qualitative
research. One research project will consist of two (2) focus groups in
three (3) cities. Each group will have eight (8) participants and will
last two (2) hours for a total of 96 participant hours. For the second
research project in this phase, NHTSA will conduct on-site interviews
at various tire retailers. NHTSA anticipates 25 respondents with each
interview taking 25 minutes for a total of approximately 11 participant
hours. The results of this research phase, as well as comments received
to a separate notice, that will be published soon, will be used to
finalize the content of an online survey NHTSA will conduct in the
second research phase.
    The estimated annual burden hour for the first phase of research is
107 hours. Based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics' median hourly
wage (all occupations) in the May 2009 National Occupational Employment
and Wage Estimates, NHTSA estimates that it will take an average of
$15.95 per hour for professional and clerical staff to gather data,
distribute and print material. Therefore, the agency estimates that the
cost associated with the burden hours is $1,706.65 ($15.95 per hour x
107 burden hours).
    Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.

    Issued on: August 30, 2010.
Gregory A. Walter,
Senior Associate Administrator, Policy and Operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD15-2-000]

Review of Cost Submittals by Other Federal Agencies for
Administering Part I of the Federal Power Act; Notice of Technical
Conference

    In an order issued on October 8, 2004, the Commission set forth a
guideline for Other Federal Agencies (OFAs) to submit their costs
related to Administering Part I of the Federal Power Act. Order On
Rehearing Consolidating Administrative Annual Charges Bill Appeals And
Modifying Annual Charges Billing Procedures, 109 FERC ] 61,040 (2004)
(October 8 Order). The Commission required OFAs to submit their costs
using the OFA Cost Submission Form. The October 8 Order also announced
that a technical conference would be held for the purpose of reviewing
the submitted cost forms and detailed supporting documentation.
    The Commission will hold a technical conference for reviewing the
submitted OFA costs. The purpose of the conference will be for OFAs and
licensees to discuss costs reported in the forms and any other
supporting documentation or analyses.
    The technical conference will be held on March 26, 2015, in
Conference Room 3M-2B at the Commission's headquarters, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC. The technical conference will begin at 2:00
p.m. (EST).
    The technical conference will also be transcribed. Those interested
in obtaining a copy of the transcript immediately for a fee should
contact the Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc., at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or 1-800-336-
6646. Two weeks after the post-forum meeting, the transcript will be
available for free on the Commission's e-library system. Anyone without
access to the Commission's Web site or who has questions about the
technical conference should contact Norman Richardson at<PHONE_NUMBER>
or via email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please
send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll free (866) 208-
3372 (voice),<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a FAX to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations.

    Dated: March 12, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-06203 Filed 3-17-15; 8:45 am]
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