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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1410; Project Identifier AD-2022-00198-T;
Amendment 39-22427; AD 2023-09-04]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and
-900ER series airplanes, and certain Model 737-8 and -9 airplanes. This
AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded escape slide deployments in
the passenger compartment, caused by too much tension in the inflation
cable and the movement of the escape slide assembly in the escape slide
compartment. This AD requires inspecting all escape slide assemblies to
identify affected parts, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective June 29, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 29,
2023.

ADDRESSES:
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1410; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket

contains this final rule, any comments received, and other information.
The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740-5600; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; website myboeingfleet.com.
     You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1410.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandon Lucero, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-
3569; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing
Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series
airplanes, and certain Model 737-8 and -9 airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on November 30, 2022 (87 FR 73507). The NPRM
was prompted by reports from Boeing of uncommanded escape slide
deployments in the passenger compartment while the airplane was on the
ground, caused by too much tension in the inflation cable (introduced
during packing of the slide) and the movement of the escape slide
assembly in the escape slide compartment during normal airplane
operations. The escape slide is used in the door-mounted escape system
of the forward and aft entry doors, and the forward and aft galley
service doors on the affected airplanes. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed
to require inspecting all escape slide assemblies to identify affected
parts, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address inflation of the escape slide while it is in the escape
slide compartment, which could result in injury to passengers and crew
during normal operation, or impede an emergency evacuation by rendering
the exit unusable.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received a comment from The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) and an individual, who supported the NPRM without
change.
    The FAA received additional comments from Aviation Partners Boeing,
AIRDO, Singapore Airlines (SIA), American Airlines (AAL), Southwest
Airlines (SWA), and an individual. The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.

Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions

    Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets
per Supplemental Type Certificate STC ST00830SE does not affect the
accomplishment of the actions in the proposed AD.
    The FAA agrees with the commenter that the installation of STC
ST00830SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions
required by this AD. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Allow Maintenance Records Review To Determine Slide Part
Numbers

    AIRDO, SIA, and SWA requested the proposed AD be revised to allow
using maintenance records in lieu of inspecting the part number of the
escape slide assembly as required by the service information specified
in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. SWA noted that escape slides are
time limited parts and can easily be identified by a maintenance
records review. AIRDO added that the escape slide is controlled by the
operator's maintenance system, so it will be easier to use a
maintenance record to identify the part number.
    The FAA agrees to allow for a maintenance record review to
determine the part number of the escape slide assembly, provided the
part number can be conclusively determined from the records review. The
FAA has added paragraph (h)(3) of this AD to allow a records review in
lieu of an inspection.

Request To Add a Parts Prohibition Paragraph

    AAL suggested adding a parts prohibition paragraph to the proposed
AD. AAL noted that the proposed AD, Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1855 RB, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2022,
and Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1866 RB,
Revision 1, dated April 11, 2022, do not explicitly prohibit the
installation of slide P/N 5A3307-7 after the actions have been
accomplished. AAL requested that the FAA add a paragraph prohibiting
the installation of an escape slide part number (P/N) 5A3307-7 after
the actions in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD have been accomplished.
    The FAA agrees to clarify. 14 CFR 39.7 specifies that once an AD is
issued, no person may operate a product to which the AD applies except
in accordance with the requirements of that AD. Further, 14 CFR 39.9
imposes a continuing obligation to maintain compliance with an AD by
establishing a separate violation for each time an aircraft is operated
that fails to meet AD requirements. Thus, operators have an ongoing
obligation to ensure that the AD-mandated configuration is maintained.
The FAA has not changed this AD as a result of the request.

Request To Add Information Notice 737-25-1855 IN 01

    SIA requested Boeing Information Notice 737-25-1855 IN 01, dated
April 22, 2022, to be referenced along with Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1855 RB, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2022.
SIA noted that Boeing Information Notice 737-25-1855 IN 01, dated April
22, 2022, changed the weight and balance information to ``none.''
    The FAA disagrees with the commenter's request. The weight and
balance information is only contained in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737-25-1855, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2022, and is
not required for compliance with this AD. Additionally, the information
in Boeing Information Notice 737-25-1855 IN 01, dated April 22, 2022,
is not necessary to address the unsafe condition or comply with this
AD. The FAA has not changed this AD regarding this issue.

Request To Add Airplanes of Similar Type Design

    An individual requested the FAA require inspecting other aircraft
of similar type design. The individual expressed concern that an
emergency evacuation would render the exit unusable.
    The FAA agrees to clarify. An emergency evacuation slide is often
designed for a particular aircraft. In this case, the escape slide
assembly in question is a unique installation to the 737, and the same
design does not exist

on other aircraft. Therefore, no change to this AD is necessary.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, and
any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed
in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on
any operator.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin
737-25-1855 RB, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2022, and Boeing Special
Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1866 RB, Revision 1, dated April
11, 2022. This service information specifies procedures for inspecting
all escape slide assemblies to identify affected parts, and applicable
on-condition actions. The on-condition actions include replacing any
escape slide assembly having part number (P/N) 5A3307-7 with a new
assembly having P/N 5A3307-9 or P/N 5A3307-701 (an escape slide
assembly having P/N 5A3307-701 is one on which a firing cable retention
modification has been done and the assembly has been reidentified).
These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane
models.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in ADDRESSES.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 2,502 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Inspection or maintenance records       2 work-hours x $85 per                $0            $170        $425,340
 review.                                 hour = $85.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of aircraft
that might need these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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           Action                     Labor cost                     Parts cost               Cost per product
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Replacement................  Up to 1 work hours x $85     Up to $19,000..................  Up to $19,085 per
                              per hour = up to $85.                                         escape slide
                                                                                assembly.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

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

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2023-09-04 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-22427; Docket No. FAA-
2022-1410; Project Identifier AD-2022-00198-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 29, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD.
    (1) Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series
airplanes, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements
Bulletin 737-25-1855 RB, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2022.
    (2) Model 737-8 and -9 airplanes, as identified in Boeing
Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1866 RB, Revision 1,
dated April 11, 2022.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded escape slide
deployments in the passenger compartment, caused by too much tension
in the inflation cable and the movement of the escape slide assembly
in the escape slide compartment. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address inflation of the escape slide while it is in the escape
slide compartment, which could result in injury to passengers and
crew during normal operation, or impede an emergency evacuation by
rendering the exit unusable.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing
Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1855 RB, Revision 1,
dated April 13, 2022, and Boeing Special Attention Requirements
Bulletin 737-25-1866 RB, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2022, do all
applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Requirements
Bulletin 737-25-1855 RB, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2022 (for Model
737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes), and
Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1866 RB,
Revision 1, dated April 11, 2022 (for Model 737-8 and -9 airplanes);
as applicable.
    Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by this AD can be found in Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737-25-1855, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2022, which is
referred to in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-
25-1855 RB, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2022.
    Note 2 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by this AD can be found in Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737-25-1866, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2022, which is
referred to in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-
25-1866 RB, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2022.

(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    (1) Where the Compliance Time columns of the tables in the
``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Requirements
Bulletin 737-25-1855 RB, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2022, use the
phrase ``the Original Issue date of Requirements Bulletin 737-25-
1855 RB,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.''
    (2) Where the Compliance Time columns of the tables in the
``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Requirements
Bulletin 737-25-1866 RB, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2022, use the
phrase ``the Original Issue date of Requirements Bulletin 737-25-
1866 RB,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.''
    (3) Where Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-25-
1855 RB, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2022, and Boeing Special
Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1866 RB specify doing an
inspection of the escape slide assembly to determine whether P/N
5A3307-7 is installed, for this AD a review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection, provided the part
number of the escape slide assembly can be conclusively determined
from that review.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1855 RB, dated August 31, 2021, or
Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1866 RB, dated
September 27, 2021, as applicable.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request
to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office,
as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of
the certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed
to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Brandon Lucero,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section,
FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1855
RB, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2022.
    (ii) Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1866
RB, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2022.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; website myboeingfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on April 28, 2023.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0017]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office
of Management and Budget Approval; Voluntary National Retail Food
Regulatory Program Standards

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a
collection of information entitled ``Voluntary National Retail Food
Regulatory Program Standards'' has been approved by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FDA PRA Staff, Office of Operations,
Food and Drug Administration, 8455 Colesville Rd., COLE-14526, Silver
Spring, MD 20993-0002<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 29, 2014, the Agency submitted a
proposed collection of information entitled ``Voluntary National Retail
Food Regulatory Program Standards'' to OMB for review and clearance
under 44 U.S.C. 3507. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, a collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. OMB has now
approved the information collection and has assigned OMB control number
0910-0621. The approval expires on July 31, 2017. A copy of the
supporting statement for this information collection is available on
the Internet at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

    Dated: July 31, 2014.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2019-0303]

Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Towing Vessel CAPE
CANAVERAL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of issuance of a certificate of alternative
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that the Fifth District, Chief of
Prevention Division has issued a certificate of alternative compliance
from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
1972 (72 COLREGS), for the towing vessel CAPE CANAVERAL, Official
Number (O.N.) 1293905, Master Boat Builders Hull Number 461. We are
issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due
to its construction, purpose and service, the towing vessel CAPE
CANAVERAL cannot fully comply with the light, shape, or sound signal
provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's
design and construction. This notification of issuance of a certificate
of alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety
mission.

DATES: The Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued on April
26, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information or questions about
this notice call or email LCDR Ronaydee M. Marquez, District Five,
Asst. Chief, Inspections and Investigations, U.S. Coast Guard;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The United States is signatory to the
International Maritime Organization's International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), as amended. The
special construction or purpose of some vessels makes them unable to
comply with the light, shape, or sound signal provisions of the 72
COLREGS. Under statutory law, however, specified 72 COLREGS provisions
are not applicable to a vessel of special construction or purpose if
the Coast Guard determines that the vessel cannot comply fully with
those requirements without interfering with the special function of the
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    The owner, builder, operator, or agent of a special construction or
purpose vessel may apply to the Coast Guard District Office in which
the vessel is being built or operated for a determination that
compliance with alternative requirements is justified,\2\ and the Chief
of the Prevention Division would then issue the applicant a certificate
of alternative compliance (COAC) if he or she determines that the
vessel cannot comply fully with 72 COLREGS light, shape, and sound
signal provisions without interference with the vessel's special
function.\3\ If the Coast Guard issues a COAC, it must publish notice
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    The Fifth District, Chief of Prevention Division, U.S. Coast Guard,
certifies that the CAPE CANAVERAL, O.N. 1293905 is a vessel of special
construction or purpose, and that, with respect to the position of the
sidelights, it is not possible to comply fully with the requirements of
the provisions enumerated in the 72 COLREGS, without interfering with
the normal operation, or design of the vessel. The vessel is a dual-
mode Articulated Tug (ATB), which intends to operate as an ATB as well
as multiple other modes such as towing alongside, harbor ship/barge
assist tug and towing on a towline. Placing the sidelights at or near
the side of the vessel would interfere with the vessel's purpose and
operations, and would place the sidelights as risk of damage during the
course of normal operations. The sidelights will be installed on the
elevated pilothouse, 6' 7'' inboard from the sides of the vessel. The
Fifth District, Chief of Prevention Division further finds and
certifies that the sidelights are in the closet possible compliance
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    This notice is issued under authority of 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33
CFR 81.18.

     Dated: April 26, 2019.
J.R. Barnes,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Prevention Division, Fifth Coast
Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-1093]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Ohio River, Miles 73 to 74, Wellsburg, WV

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of
the river, from mile marker (MM) 73 to MM 74. This safety zone is
necessary to protect persons, property, and the marine environment from
potential hazards associated with a fireworks display. Entry of persons
or vessels into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh or a designated
representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 11:30 p.m. on December 31, 2018
through 12:45 a.m. on January 01, 2019.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-1093 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Petty Officer Charles Morris, Marine Safety Unit
Pittsburgh, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
MM Mile marker
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) with respect to this rule because it is impracticable. This
safety zone must be established by December 31, 2018 and we lack
sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment period and then
consider those comments before issuing this rule. The NPRM process
would delay the establishment of the safety zone until after the date
of the fireworks display and compromise public safety.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying this rule would be
contrary to the public interest because immediate action is necessary
to respond to the potential safety hazards associated with this
fireworks display.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. The Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) has
determined that potential hazards associated with this fireworks
display will be a safety hazard for anyone within a half-mile stretch
of the Ohio River. The rule is needed to protect persons, property, and
the marine environment in the navigable waters within the safety zone
before, during, and after the fireworks display.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from 11:30 p.m. December 31,
2018 to

12:45 a.m. January 1, 2019. The safety zone will cover all navigable
waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of the river, from
mile marker (MM) 73 to MM 74. The duration of the zone is intended to
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in these
navigable waters before, during, and after the fireworks display. No
vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without
obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative. A
designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control
of USCG Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh. Persons and vessels seeking
entry into this safety zone must request permission from the COTP or a
designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16
or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>. Persons and vessels permitted to
enter this safety zone must transit at their slowest safe speed and
comply with all lawful instructions of the COTP or a designated
representative. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the
public of the enforcement period for the safety zone as well as any
changes in the schedule through Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs),
Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs), and/or Marine Safety Information
Broadcasts (MSIBs) as appropriate.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size, time,
duration, and location of the safety zone. This safety zone encompasses
a one-mile stretch of the Ohio River for 1 hour and 15 minutes on one
evening. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue MSIBs, LNMs, and BNMs via
VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zone, and the rule allows vessels to
seek permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

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

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the
Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is
one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively
have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves
a safety zone lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes that will prohibit entry on
a one-mile stretch of the Ohio River. It is categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS
Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental
Consideration

supporting this determination is available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T08-1093 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T08-1093  Safety Zone; Ohio River, Miles 73 to 74, Wellsburg,
WV.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable
waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of the river, from
mile marker (MM) 73 to MM 74.
    (b) Effective period. This section is effective from 11:30 p.m. on
December 31, 2018 through 12:45 a.m. on January 1, 2019.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or a
designated representative. A designated representative is a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard
assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Marine Safety
Unit Pittsburgh.
    (2) Persons and vessels seeking entry into this safety zone must
request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. They
may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16 or by telephone at (412) 221-
0807.
    (3) Persons and vessels permitted to enter this safety zone must
transit at their slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful
instructions of the COTP or a designated representative.
    (d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public of the enforcement period for the
safety zone as well as any changes in the schedule through Broadcast
Notices to Mariners (BNMs), Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs), and/or
Marine Safety Information Broadcasts (MSIBs) as appropriate.

    Dated: December 20, 2018.
A.W. Demo,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit
Pittsburgh.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0684]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hackensack River, Little Snake
Hill, NJ

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Amtrak Portal Bridge across the
Hackensack River, mile 5.0, at Little Snake Hill, New Jersey. The
deviation is necessary for installation of new ties, miter rails and
drive motors at the bridge. This temporary deviation allows the bridge
to remain in the closed position for five nights to perform scheduled
maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. on August 22, 2014
through 6 a.m. on September 27, 2014.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-0684] is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140, on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Ms. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer,
First Coast Guard District<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or (212) 668-
7165. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Cheryl Collins,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Amtrak Portal Bridge has a vertical
clearance of 23 feet at mean high water and 28 feet at mean low water.
The existing drawbridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR
117.723(e).
    The Hackensack River has predominantly commercial vessel traffic of
various sizes; however, there are no facilities upstream from the
Amtrak Portal Bridge.
    The owner of the bridge, National Railroad Passenger Corporation

(Amtrak), requested five night time bridge closures to facilitate
installation of new ties, miter rails and drive motors at the bridge.
    Under this temporary deviation, the Amtrak Portal Bridge may remain
in the closed position as follows: From 10 p.m. August 22, 2014 through
6 a.m. on Saturday August 23, 2014; from 10 p.m. on September 5, 2014
through 6 a.m. on September 6, 2014; from 10 p.m. on September 12, 2014
through 6 a.m. on September 13, 2014; from 10 p.m. on September 19,
2014 through 6 a.m. on September 20, 2014 and from 10 p.m. on September
26, 2014 through 6 a.m. on September 27, 2014.
    Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may
do so at all times. There are no alternate routes. The bridge can't be
opened in the event of an emergency during this bridge maintenance.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: July 29, 2014.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-18717 Filed 8-6-14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2000-D-0277]

Allergic Rhinitis: Developing Drug Products for Treatment; Draft
Guidance for Industry; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing
the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled ``Allergic
Rhinitis: Developing Drug Products for Treatment.'' The purpose of this
draft guidance is to assist sponsors in the development of drug
products for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) and
perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR). This draft guidance revises the
draft guidance for industry entitled ``Allergic Rhinitis: Clinical
Development Programs for Drug Products'' issued April 2000.

DATES: Although you can comment on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR
10.115(g)(5)), to ensure that the Agency considers your comment on this
draft guidance before it begins work on the final version of the
guidance, submit either electronic or written comments on the draft
guidance by April 18, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments as follows:

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted
electronically, including attachments, to http://www.regulations.gov
will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be
made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment
does not include any confidential information that you or a third party
may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone
else's Social Security number, or confidential business information,
such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your
name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in
the body of your comments, that information will be posted on http://www.regulations.gov.
     If you want to submit a comment with confidential
information that you do not wish to be made available to the public,
submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner
detailed (see ``Written/Paper Submissions'' and ``Instructions'').

Written/Paper Submissions

    Submit written/paper submissions as follows:
     Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for written/paper
submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
     For written/paper comments submitted to the Division of
Dockets Management, FDA will post your comment, as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified,
as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ``Instructions.''
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2000-D-0277 for ``Allergic Rhinitis: Developing Drug Products for
Treatment.'' Received comments will be placed in the docket and, except
for those submitted as ``Confidential Submissions,'' publicly viewable
at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Division of Dockets Management
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
     Confidential Submissions--To submit a comment with
confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly
available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You
should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information
you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states
``THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.'' The Agency will
review this copy, including

the claimed confidential information, in its consideration of comments.
The second copy, which will have the claimed confidential information
redacted/blacked out, will be available for public viewing and posted
on http://www.regulations.gov. Submit both copies to the Division of
Dockets Management. If you do not wish your name and contact
information to be made publicly available, you can provide this
information on the cover sheet and not in the body of your comments and
you must identify this information as ``confidential.'' Any information
marked as ``confidential'' will not be disclosed except in accordance
with 21 CFR 10.20 and other applicable disclosure law. For more
information about FDA's posting of comments to public dockets, see 80
FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or access the information at: http://www.fda.gov/regulatoryinformation/dockets/default.htm.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
the electronic and written/paper comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in
the heading of this document, into the ``Search'' box and follow the
prompts and/or go to the Division of Dockets Management, 5630 Fishers
Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
    Submit written requests for single copies of this draft guidance to
the Division of Drug Information, Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10001 New Hampshire Ave.,
Hillandale Building, 4th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002. Send one
self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your
requests. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic
access to the draft guidance document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sofia Chaudhry, Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 22, Rm. 3317, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-
796-4157.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry
entitled ``Allergic Rhinitis: Developing Drug Products for Treatment.''
The purpose of this draft guidance is to assist sponsors in the
development of drug and biologic products for the treatment of SAR and
PAR. Information about the pathophysiology and treatment of allergic
rhinitis and its subtypes, SAR and PAR, has grown markedly in the past
decade. The recommendations in this draft guidance are based on an
assessment of important issues raised in the review of both adult and
pediatric allergic rhinitis clinical trials and the Agency's current
understanding of the mechanism of the two related disorders of SAR and
PAR. The pathophysiology of SAR and PAR are similar in terms of the
chemical mediators produced and end-organ manifestations, with
differences between the two entities primarily based on the causes and
duration of disease. The trial design issues pertaining to SAR and PAR
are also similar. Thus, these two categories are treated collectively
in this draft guidance as allergic rhinitis, with differences in
recommendations for the design of SAR and PAR trials indicated.
    This draft guidance revises the draft guidance for industry
entitled ``Allergic Rhinitis: Clinical Development Programs for Drug
Products'' issued April 2000. All of the public comments we received
for the draft guidance have been considered and the draft guidance has
been revised as appropriate.
    This draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good
guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when
finalized, will represent the current thinking of FDA on the
development of drug products for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. It
does not establish any rights for any person and is not binding on FDA
or the public. You can use an alternative approach if it satisfies the
requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

II. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This draft guidance refers to previously approved collections of
information that are subject to review by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520). The collections of information in 21 CFR part 312 have been
approved under OMB control number 0910-0014.

III. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the draft guidance
at either http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/default.htm or http://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: February 9, 2016.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-02978 Filed 2-12-16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP06-611-000]

Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in
FERC Gas Tariff

September 29, 2006.
    Take notice that on September 27, 2006, Transwestern Pipeline
Company, LLC (Transwestern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas
Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to
become effective November 1, 2006:

Fourth Revised Sheet No. 5A.02
Fourth Revised Sheet No. 5A.03
Second Revised Sheet No. 93
First Revised Sheet No. 154

    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 and 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210).
Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on
or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    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 14 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 e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-16538 Filed 10-5-06; 8:45 am]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release Nos. 33-9924; 34-75961; File No. 265-28]

Investor Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACTION: Notice of Meeting of Securities and Exchange Commission Dodd-
Frank Investor Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission Investor Advisory
Committee, established pursuant to Section 911 of the Dodd-Frank Wall
Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, is providing notice
that it will hold a public meeting. The public is invited to submit
written statements to the Committee.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from
10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (ET). Written statements should be received
on or before October 15, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in Multi-Purpose Room LL-006 at the
Commission's headquarters, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. The
meeting will be webcast on the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov.
Written statements may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Statements

    [ssquf] Use the Commission's Internet submission form(http://www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml); or
    [ssquf] Send an email message to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please
include File No. 265-28 on the subject line; or

Paper Statements

    [ssquf] Send paper statements to Brent J. Fields, Secretary,
Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File No. 265-28. This file number
should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help us
process and review your statement more efficiently, please use only one
method.
    Statements also will be available for Web site viewing and printing
in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Room 1580,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All statements received will be posted without
change; we do not edit personal identifying information from
submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make
available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marc Oorloff Sharma, Senior Special
Counsel, Office of the Investor Advocate, at<PHONE_NUMBER>, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public,
except during that portion of the meeting reserved for an
administrative work session during lunch. Persons needing special
accommodations to take part because of a disability should notify the
contact person listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    The agenda for the meeting includes: Remarks from Commissioners; a
discussion of recent market structure developments; a discussion of
exchange-traded fund pricing; a report of the Committee chair regarding
Committee matters; a discussion of SEC enforcement priorities; and a
nonpublic administrative work session during lunch.

    Dated: September 22, 2015.
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-24514 Filed 9-25-15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2195-196]

Portland General Electric Company; Notice of Application Accepted
for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Temporary variance from Project Operating
Plan.
    b. Project No.: 2195-196.
    c. Date Filed: October 19, 2022, and supplemented on November 7,
2022
    d. Applicant: Portland General Electric Company (licensee).
    e. Name of Project: Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the mainstem of the
Clackamas River and the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River, in
Clackamas County, Oregon and occupies federal lands within the Mt. Hood
National Forest managed by the U.S. Forest Service and a reservation of
the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)--825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Lindsay Smith, License Coordinator,
Portland General Electric, 121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon
97204;<PHONE_NUMBER>; [email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Joy Kurtz,<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests
is December 28, 2022.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission's
eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp.
Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without
prior registration, using the eComment system at http://

www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and
contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please
contact FERC Online Support at [email protected], (866) 208-
3676 (toll free), or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY). In lieu of electronic
filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S.
Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A,
Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be
addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. The first page
of any filing should include docket number P-2195-196. Comments emailed
to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee requests Commission
approval for a variance from the Project Operating Plan (Plan) in order
to accommodate testing of new Units 7 and 8 at the Faraday Powerhouse.
The Plan, in part, requires the licensee to operate River Mill Dam to
limit the hourly ramping rate to 10% or 100 cubic feet per second,
whichever is greater, of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Estacada
gage for all river flows. The testing is required in order to
commission both units and place them into operation. The testing
process will last approximately 90 days and begin between February 1
and April 15, 2023. Testing will require the licensee to shift water
between Faraday Lake and Estacada Lake as it passes various flows
through the new units. In some cases, testing will require the licensee
to cease generation immediately after passing high flows through the
units. Given this, and the details of other testing procedures, the
licensee requests to increase the hourly ramping rate at River Mill Dam
from 10% to 20% and use generation data and spillway flow to calculate
project outflow, versus the USGS Estacada gage required by the Plan.
During testing, the licensee will focus on limiting downramping rates
rather than attempting to match outflow to inflow, which is the case
under typical operating conditions, in an effort to protect biological
resources downstream of River Mill Dam.
    l. Locations of the Application: The Commission provides all
interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of
this document via the internet through the Commission's website at
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number
excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access
the document. You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and
issuances related to this or other pending projects. Agencies may
obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. At this
time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at [email protected] or call toll free,
(866) 208-3676 or TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1)
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the
name of the applicant and the project number of the application to
which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone
number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise
comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis. A copy of all other filings in reference to this
application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons
listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this
proceeding, in accordance with 385.2010.

    Dated: November 28, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register: January 5, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 3)]
[Proposed Rules]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R05-OAR-2005-MI-0001; FRL-8019-4]

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Michigan

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve Michigan's request for a revision
to its Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan which provides for
exemptions for major sources of nitrogen oxides (NOX) from
the Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) and New Source
Review (NSR) requirements for NOX. The review is for sources
in eleven counties located in six of Michigan's eight-hour ozone non-
attainment areas. Section 182(f) of the Clean Air Act allows this
exemption for areas where additional reductions in NOX will
not contribute to attainment of the National Ambient Air Quality
Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. We are proposing approval of the exemption
for each of the six non-attainment areas.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 6, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R05-
OAR-2005-MI-0001, by one of the following methods:
     http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for

submitting comments.
     E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: John M. Mooney, Chief, Criteria Pollutant Section,
Air Programs Branch, (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77
West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
     Hand Delivery: John M. Mooney, Chief, Criteria Pollutant
Section, Air Programs Branch, (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such
deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office's normal hours
of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of
boxed information. The Regional Office's official hours of business are
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding Federal
holidays.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OAR-
2005-MI-0001. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be
included in the public docket without change and may be made available
online at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information

provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through http://www.regulations.gov

or e-mail. The http://www.regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous access''

system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact
information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you
send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through
http://www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be automatically captured

and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket
and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic
comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact
information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you
submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties
and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to
consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special
characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or
viruses. For additional instructions on submitting comments, go to
Section I of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the
http://www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some

information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such
as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy.
Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically
in http://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Environmental Protection

Agency, Region 5, Air and Radiation Division, 77 West Jackson
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. This Facility is open from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. We
recommend that you telephone Matt Rau, Environmental Engineer, at (312)
886-6524 before visiting the Region 5 office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,''
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean EPA. This supplementary information
section is arranged as follows:

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

II. What Is EPA's Analysis of the Supporting Materials?
III. What Are the Environmental Effects of These Actions?
IV. What Action Is EPA Taking Today?
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

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

A. Submitting CBI

    Do not submit this information to EPA through http://www.regulations.gov

or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you
claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail
to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify
electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that
is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment
that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that
does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for
inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be
disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part
2.

B. Tips for Preparing Your Comments

    When submitting comments, remember to:
     Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other
identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and
page number).
     Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives
and substitute language for your requested changes.
     Describe any assumptions and provide any technical
information and/or data that you used.
     If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how
you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
     Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and
suggest alternatives.
     Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the
use of profanity or personal threats.
     Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.

II. What Is EPA's Analysis of the Supporting Materials?

    EPA's document, ``Guidance on Limiting Nitrogen Oxides Requirements
Related to 8-Hour Ozone Implementation'' gives the requirements for
demonstrating that further NOX reduction in an ozone non-
attainment area will not contribute to ozone attainment. The guidance
provides that monitoring data showing three consecutive years of ozone
levels below the NAAQS in areas in which the state has not implemented
NOX controls is adequate to demonstrate that additional
NOX reductions will not aid in attainment. As described in
the guidance document, approval of the SIP revision is granted on a
contingent basis. Michigan must continue to monitor the ozone levels in
the areas. If finalized, each of the six areas will receive its own
exemption. If an area violates the 8-hour ozone standard, as defined at
62 FR 38855, EPA will remove the exemption for that area and publish a
Federal Register notice. Upon removal of its waiver, an area will once
again be subject to NOX control requirements under section
182(f) of the Clean Air Act.
    Michigan submitted the 2002-04 monitoring data for the six areas.
The eight-hour ozone concentrations for these areas were all below the
National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone for the entire period
covered by the monitoring. Michigan has not implemented the
NOX controls required under section 182(f) in the areas yet.
So, adding NOX controls in these areas would not help the
areas attain the 8-hour ozone standard.

III. What Are the Environmental Effects of These Actions?

    Ozone decreases lung function, causing chest pain and coughing. It
can aggravate asthma, reduce lung capacity, and increase risk of
respiratory diseases like pneumonia and bronchitis. Children playing
outside and healthy adults who work or exercise outside also may be
harmed by elevated ozone levels. Ozone also reduces vegetation growth
in economically important agricultural crops and wild plants.
    Nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOC) are precursors
in ozone formation. The photochemical reactions that form ozone are
complex. Reducing NOX (NO and NO2) emissions will
not always reduce ozone levels. When the ratio of NO to VOC emissions
is high, the NO will react with ozone (O3) to form
NO2 and oxygen (O2). In this environment, the
NO2 will react with hydroxyl (OH) radicals instead of
forming ozone. Therefore, a decrease in NOX emissions would
cause an increase in ozone formation when these conditions exist. This
effect is usually localized.
    The section 182(f) exemptions should not interfere with attaining
the ozone standard in the six Michigan ozone non-attainment areas. The
six areas have three consecutive years of monitoring data showing the
areas in attainment of the 8-hour ozone standard. The section 182(f)
NOX provisions have not been implemented in these areas. It
is clear that Michigan has demonstrated that additional NOX
reductions would not contribute to attainment of the ozone standard in
the six areas.
    Ozone levels are expected to remain below the standard which will
protect human health. However, if quality assured monitoring data shows
that a violation of the ozone standard has occurred in one of the
areas, the exemption for that area will be removed and additional
control measures will be enacted. Upon receipt of quality-assured data
demonstrating a violation of the ozone standard, EPA will notify the
State and the public that the exemption no longer applies by publishing
a rule in the Federal Register. The section 182(f) exemption will no
longer apply as of the effective date of EPA's rule. Michigan will be
required to submit the RACT SIP for the violating area by September
2006 or by the date specified in the withdrawal notice for violations
after the SIP deadline. Major sources of NOX will then be
expected to comply with the part 182(f) requirements no later than the
first ozone season which occurs 30 months after the SIP due date. If
EPA redesignates the area to attainment prior to the violation, the
NOX sources will be required to follow the maintenance plan
provisions instead of the part 182(f) requirements.

IV. What Action Is EPA Taking Today?

    EPA is proposing to approve a Michigan SIP revision request for
exemptions from the RACT and NSR NOX requirements for major
NOX sources in six of the state's eight-hour ozone non-
attainment areas. Section 182(f) of the Clean Air Act allows this
exemption for areas where the state demonstrates that additional
reductions in NOX will not contribute to attainment of the
ozone standard. Monitoring data shows the ozone levels are now below
the standard in the six areas without utilizing NOX
controls. If made final, these exemptions from the NOX
requirements in section 182(f) will be made on a contingent basis. The
state used monitoring data to demonstrate it meets the requirements for
the exemption. If an area's monitored level of ozone violates the
standard in the future, its exemption will be removed. If quality
assured monitoring data indicates that an area has violated the
standard, the EPA will notify the State that the exemption no longer
applies in that area and will inform the public with a Federal Register
rule. The section 182(f) exemption will not apply as of the effective
date of EPA's rule. Michigan will be required to submit the RACT SIP
for the violating area by

September 2006 or by the date specified in the withdrawal notice for
violations after the SIP deadline. Major sources of NOX will
then be expected to comply with the part 182(f) requirements as
expeditiously as practical but no later than the first ozone season
which occurs 30 months after the SIP due date. In an area designated as
attainment prior to a violation, the NOX sources will follow
the maintenance plan requirements.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

Executive Order 12866; Regulatory Planning and Review

    Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), this
action is not a ``significant regulatory action'' and, therefore, is
not subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget.

Executive Order 13211: Actions That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use

    Because it is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866 or a ``significant energy action,'' this action
is also not subject to Executive Order 13211, ``Actions Concerning
Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or
Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001).

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This proposed action merely proposes to approve state law as
meeting federal requirements and imposes no additional requirements
beyond those imposed by state law. Accordingly, the Administrator
certifies that this proposed rule will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.).

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Because this rule proposes to approve pre-existing requirements
under state law and does not impose any additional enforceable duty
beyond that required by state law, it does not contain any unfunded
mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as
described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4).

Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments

    This proposed rule also does not have tribal implications because
it will not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian
tribes, on the relationship between the federal government and Indian
tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between
the Federal government and Indian tribes, as specified by Executive
Order 13175 (59 FR 22951, November 9, 2000).

Executive Order 13132: Federalism

    This action also does not have federalism implications because it
does 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 (64 FR 43255, August
10, 1999). This action merely proposes to approve a state rule
implementing a federal standard, and does not alter the relationship or
the distribution of power and responsibilities established in the Clean
Air Act.

Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental Health
and Safety Risks

    This proposed 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.

National Technology Transfer Advancement Act

    Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act of 1995 (NTTA), 15 U.S.C. 272, requires Federal agencies to use
technical standards that are developed or adopted by voluntary
consensus to carry out policy objectives, so long as such standards are
not inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impracticable. In
reviewing program submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the Act. Absent a prior
existing requirement for the state to use voluntary consensus
standards, EPA has no authority to disapprove a program submission for
failure to use such standards, and it would thus be inconsistent with
applicable law for EPA to use voluntary consensus standards in place of
a program submission that otherwise satisfies the provisions of the
Act. Therefore, the requirements of section 12(d) of the NTTA do not
apply.

Civil Justice Reform

    As required by section 3 of Executive Order 12988 (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.

Governmental Interference With Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights

    EPA has complied with Executive Order 12630 (53 FR 8859, March 15,
1988) by examining the takings implications of the rule in accordance
with the ``Attorney General's Supplemental Guidelines for the
Evaluation of Risk and Avoidance of Unanticipated Takings'' issued
under the executive order, and has determined that the rule's
requirements do not constitute a taking.

Congressional Review Act

    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. The EPA will submit a report containing this rule and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This proposed 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.).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Intergovernmental
relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

    Dated: December 27, 2005.
Bharat Mathur,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.
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