[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 221 (Thursday, November 15, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68202-68203]
[FR Doc No: 2012-27693]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-1998-3637, FMCSA-2000-7006, FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-
2000-7363, FMCSA-2004-17195, FMCSA-2004-18885, FMCSA-2008-0106, FMCSA-
2008-0266, FMCSA-2008-0292, FMCSA-2010-0161, FMCSA-2010-0187, FMCSA-
2010-0201]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the
vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for
32 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals
from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not
compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to
or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions
for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

DATES: This decision is effective December 8, 2012. Comments must be
received on or before December 17, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [FMCSA-1998-3637, FMCSA-
2000-7006, FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-2000-7363, FMCSA-2004-17195, FMCSA-
2004-18885, FMCSA-2008-0106, FMCSA-2008-0266, FMCSA-2008-0292, FMCSA-
2010-0161, FMCSA-2010-0187, FMCSA-2010-0201], using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments
received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act
heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
receive intoany of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting
the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if submitted on
behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review
DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the FDMS published in the Federal
Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316), or you may visit http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-785.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical
Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption
from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-year period if it
finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent
such exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption (including
renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381.

Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 32 individuals who have requested renewal of
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has
evaluated these 32 applications for renewal on their merits and decided
to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:

Henry W. Adams (AL)
Timothy S. Ballard (NC)
Larry W. Barnes (AR)
Delbert R. Bays (KY)
Larry D. Brown (MD)
Donald O. Clopton (AL)
Stephen R. Daugherty (IN)
Ronald W. Garner (WA)
Paul A. Gregerson (IA)
Herman Hicks (GA)
Nelson V. Jaramillo (MA)
Larry D. Johnson (IL)
James A. Jones (MD)
Bruce T. Loughary (AR)
Kenny Y. Louie (CA)
Wayne R. Mantela (KY)
Kenneth D. May (AL)
Carl M. McIntire (OH)
Duffy P. Metrejean, Jr. (LA)
Gordon L. Nathan (CA)
Bernice R. Parnell (NC)
Michael J. Paul (LA)
Stephen P. Preslopsky (FL)
Kevin L. Quastad (IA)
Melinda V. Salas (CA)
Patrick W. Shea (MA)
Ranjodh Singh (MA)
Mark A. Thornton (WA)
Roy F. Varnado, Jr. (LA)
Michael J. Welle (MN)
Eugene E. Wright (PA)
Rick A. Young (IN).
    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions:
(1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10),
and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is
otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each
individual provides a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's
report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical
examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the annual
medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's
qualification file and retains a copy of the certification on his/her
person while driving for presentation to

a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. Each
exemption will be valid for two years unless rescinded earlier by
FMCSA. The exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to
comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the
exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained
before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not
be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315.

Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon
application for additional two year periods. In accordance with 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 32 applicants has satisfied the
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (69-FR-62741, 71-FR-62147, 63-FR-30285, 63-FR-54519, 65-
FR-20245, 65-FR-33406, 65-FR-45817, 65-FR-57230, 65-FR-77066, 65-FR-
77069, 67-FR-57266, 67-FR-71610, 69-FR-17263, 69-FR-31447, 69-FR-52741,
69-FR-53493, 69-FR-62742, 69-FR-64810, 71-FR-62148, 71-FR-66217, 73-FR-
35194, 73-FR-48273, 73-FR-51689, 73-FR-60398, 73-FR-61922, 73-FR-61925,
73-FR-63047, 73-FR-74565, 75-FR-39725, 75-FR-44050, 75-FR-47883, 75-FR-
54958, 75-FR-59327, 75-FR-61833, 75-FR-63255, 75-FR-70078, 75-FR-72868,
75-FR-77949). Each of these 32 applicants has requested renewal of the
exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a
review of each record of safety while driving with the respective
vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant
continues to meet the vision exemption requirements.
    These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each
driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce.
Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each
renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a
level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption.

Request for Comments

    FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with
specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit
comments by December 17, 2012.
    FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption
under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially
granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed,
subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated
above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition
announcing its decision to exempt these 32 individuals from the vision
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an
exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each
case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received
to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in
detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each
applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That
information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register
publications.
    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.

    Issued on: November 5, 2012.
 Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2012-27693 Filed 11-14-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P


polymer with dialkanolamine, (hydroxyalkoxy)carbonyl] derivs.,
(alkoxyalkoxy) alkanol blocked (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
substituted polyalkylenepolycarbomonocycle ester, polymer with
dialkanolamine, [(hydroxyalkoxy)carbonyl] derivs., (alkoxyalkoxy)
alkanol-blocked (PMN P-19-8) is subject to reporting under this section
for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this
section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(w)(1)(2), (x)(1)(2), and (y)(1)(2).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c) and (i) are applicable to manufacturers and
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

Sec.  721.11326  Carbonmonocycles, polymer with haloalkyl substituted
heteromonocycle and hydro-hydroxypoly[oxy(alkyl-alkanediyl)], dialkyl-
alkanediamineterminated, hydroxyalkylated, acetates (salts) (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
carbonmonocycles, polymer with haloalkyl substituted heteromonocycle
and hydro-hydroxypoly[oxy(alkyl-alkanediyl)], dialkyl-
alkanediamineterminated, hydroxyalkylated, acetates (salts) (PMN P-19-
9) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new
uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. It is a
significant new use to manufacture, process, or use the substance in
any manner that results in inhalation exposure to vapor, particulate,
mist or aerosols. It is a significant new use to manufacture the PMN
substance beyond an annual production volume of 85,000 kg.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c) and (i) are applicable to manufacturers and
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

Sec.  721.11327  Alkanoic acid, compds. with substituted
carbomonocycle-dialkyl-alkanediamine-halosubstituted heteromonocycle-
polyalkylene glycol polymerdialkanolamine reaction products (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
alkanoic acid, compds. with substituted carbomonocycle-dialkyl-
alkanediamine-halosubstituted heteromonocycle-polyalkylene glycol
polymerdialkanolamine reaction products (PMN P-19-26) is subject to
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. It is a
significant new use to manufacture, process, or use the substance in
any manner that results in inhalation exposure to vapor, particulate,
mist or aerosols.
    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) where N=15.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c) and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

Sec.  721.11328  Substituted carbomoncycle, polymer with haloalkyl
substituted heteromonocycle, dialkyl-alkanediamine and hydro-
hydroxypoly[oxy(alkylalkanediyl)], reaction products with metal oxide
and dialkanolamine, acetates (salt) (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
substituted carbomoncycle, polymer with haloalkyl substituted
heteromonocycle, dialkyl-alkanediamine and hydro-
hydroxypoly[oxy(alkylalkanediyl)], reaction products with metal oxide
and dialkanolamine, acetates (salt) (PMN P-19-27) is subject to
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. It is a
significant new use to manufacture, process, or use the PMN substance
in any manner that results in inhalation exposure to vapor,
particulate, mist or aerosols. It is a significant new use to
manufacture the PMN substance beyond an annual production volume of
95,600 kg.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c) and (i) are applicable to manufacturers and
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

Sec.  721.11329  Non-metal tetrakis (hydroxyalkyl)-, halide, polymer
with amide oxidized (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as non-
metal tetrakis (hydroxyalkyl)-, halide, polymer with amide oxidized
(PMN P-19-45) is subject to reporting under this section for the
significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(j). It is a significant new use to
manufacture, process, or use the substance in any manner that results
in inhalation exposure. It is a significant new use to manufacture the
substance that results in unbound formaldehyde residuals greater than
0.1%.
    (ii) [Reserved]

    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c) and (i) are applicable to manufacturers and
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section.
The provisions of Sec.  721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph (a)(2)(i) of
this section.

[FR Doc. 2019-16539 Filed 8-5-19; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 148 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44961-44965]
[FR Doc No: 2014-18170]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0195]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a
Currently-Approved Information Collection Request: Commercial Driver
Licensing and Test Standards

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA
announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR)
described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
approval and invites public comment. The FMCSA requests approval to
revise and renew an ICR entitled, ``Commercial Driver Licensing and
Test Standards,'' due to an increase in the number of Commercial Driver
License Information System (CDLIS) driver records from 12.8 to 14.6
million and the addition of one information collection item: ``Driver
completion of knowledge and skills tests [49 CFR 383.71(a)(2)(ii) and
(b)(2)].'' This ICR is needed to ensure that drivers, motor carriers
and the States are complying with notification and recordkeeping
requirements for information related to testing, licensing, violations,
convictions and disqualifications and that the information is accurate,
complete and transmitted and recorded within certain time periods as
required by the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA), as
amended.

DATES: Please send your comments by September 2, 2014. OMB must receive
your comments by this date in order to act on the ICR.

ADDRESSES: All comments should reference Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket Number FMCSA-2014-0195. Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments on the proposed information
collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office
of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the attention
of the Desk Officer, Department of Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration, and sent via electronic mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>, or mailed to the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC
20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Redmond, Office of Safety
Programs, Commercial Driver's License Division (MC-ESL), Department of
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, West
Building 6th Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, 20590-
0001. Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Commercial Driver Licensing and Test Standards.
    OMB Control Number: 2126-0011.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently-approved information
collection.
    Respondents: Drivers with a commercial learner's permit (CLP) or
commercial driver's license (CDL) and State driver licensing agencies
(SDLAs).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 11,410,100 driver respondents and
17,900,986 State respondents.
    Estimated Time per Response: Drivers: 16.29 minutes per response
and States: 1.86 minutes per response.
    Expiration Date: August 31, 2014.
    Frequency of Response: Variable.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,651,867 hours.
    The information collection is comprised of twelve components:
    (1) State Recording of Medical Examiner's Certificate Information:
Approximately 69% of the 2.96 million interstate CDL holders would
renew their medical certification every 2 years. Approximately 31% of
the 2.96 million interstate CDL holders would renew their medical
certification every year as a condition of a medical variance (i.e., an
exemption, Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) certificate or pilot
program) or their employer requires another examination. It takes
approximately 2 minutes to record the medical examiner's certificate
information on the CDLIS driver record.
    FMCSA estimates that there are 657,000 new drivers (5% of the
current total of 13.14 million active CDL driver records) who would
obtain a CDL every year and that 74% of these new 657,000 CDL holders,
or 486,180 new CDL holders would be engaged in interstate commerce.
    The number of existing CDL holders who would need to renew and
submit a copy of their medical examiner's certificate to the State
would be 2.96 million CDL holders engaged in interstate commerce. Since
31% of the 2.96 million interstate CDL holders would need to submit a
copy of their medical examiner's certificate to the State every year as
a condition of their medical variance or their new employer requires
another examination, the total number of renewal submittals (responses)
for a 2-year cycle would be 3.88 million (2.96 million x 1.31 = 3.88
million). The annual submittal of medical examiner's certificates to
the State would be 2.43 million annual responses (3.88 million/2 years
+ 486,180 new drivers = 2.43 million).
    FMCSA estimates a total of 81,000 annual burden hours (2.43 million
responses x 2/60 hours = 81,000) for the States to obtain and record
the medical examiner's certificate information on the CDLIS driver
record.
    (2) State Recording of the Self Certification of Commercial Motor
Vehicle (CMV) Operation: All CDL

holders would need to have their self-certification of CMV operation
information recorded on their CDLIS driver record as either ``non-
excepted interstate,'' ``excepted interstate,'' ``non-excepted
intrastate'' or ``excepted intrastate.'' Only CDL holders subject to
part 391 (non-excepted, interstate drivers) would be required to submit
a medical examiner's certificate to the SDLA.
    CDLs are renewed on average every 5 years. It takes approximately 5
seconds (.083 minutes) for the SDLA to record the medical certification
status information on the CDLIS driver record.
    FMCSA estimates the annual SDLA recording of self- certification of
CMV operation information would be 3,285,000 million annual responses
(13.14 million/5 years + 657,000 million new CDL drivers = 3,285,000).
    FMCSA estimates the SDLA recording of self-certification of CMV
operation information at a total annual burden of 4,544 hours
(3,285,000 million responses x .083/60 hours = 4,544 hours).
    (3) State Verification of Medical Certification Status: Only the
medical certification status information of CDL holders subject to part
391 must be verified because they are the only drivers required to be
medically certified.
    Approximately 2% of active CDLIS driver records are transferred to
another State each year.
    It takes approximately 5 seconds (.083 minutes) to verify the
medical certification status information of a CDL driver who operates a
CMV in interstate commerce.
    FMCSA estimates that the SDLA's annual verification of medical
certification status information would generate 651,200 annual
responses [(2,960,000 renewals/5 years) + (.02 x 2,960,000 transfers
per year) = 651,200).
    FMCSA estimates a total annual burden of 901hours (651,200 x .083/
60 hours = 901) for SDLAs to verify the medical certification status
information of all interstate CDL drivers.
    (4) Driver Notification of Convictions/Disqualifications to
Employer: There are approximately 13.14 million active commercial
driver's license (CDL) driver records. Each driver averages 1
conviction every 3 years. The estimated number of annual responses is
4,380,000 (13.14 million CDL drivers/3 = 4.380,000). It takes
approximately 10 minutes to notify a motor carrier concerning
convictions and disqualifications. The notification requirement has an
estimated annual burden of 730,000 burden hours (4,380,000 convictions/
disqualifications x 10/60 hours = 730,000 hours);
    (5) Driver Providing Previous Employment History to New Employer:
The estimated annual turnover rate of drivers is approximately 14
percent (%) based on industry estimates. There are an estimated
1,839,800 annual responses to this requirement (13.14 million CDL
holders x .14 annual turnover rate = 1,839,800). It takes approximately
15 minutes to complete this requirement. The employment history
requirement has an estimated annual burden of 459,950 burden hours
(1,839,800 annual responses x 15/60 hours = 459,950 hours);
    (6) Annual State Certification of Compliance: There are 51
responses (50 States and the District of Columbia) to this requirement
and it takes approximately 32 hours to complete compliance documents.
The compliance certification requirement has an estimated annual burden
of 1,632 burden hours (51 responses x 32 hours = 1,632 hours);
    (7) State Preparing For and Participating in Annual Program Review:
A State CDL program review is conducted every year. There are 51
responses (50 States and the District of Columbia) to this requirement.
It takes approximately 40 hours to complete each response with a staff
of 5 persons. The State annual program review requirement has an
estimated annual burden of 10,200 burden hours (51 States x 40 hours x
5 staff = 10,200 hours).
    (8) CDLIS/PDPS/State Recordkeeping: Fifty (50) States and the
District of Columbia are required to enter data into the commercial
driver's license information system (CDLIS) about operators of CMVs and
to perform record checks before issuing, renewing, upgrading or
transferring a CDL.
    There are approximately 657,000 new drivers a year (13.14 million
drivers x .05 = 657,000 new drivers). FMCSA estimates that the average
amount of time for each record inquiry performed by a State to add a
new driver is 2 minutes. The new driver requirement has an estimated
annual burden of 27,900 burden hours (657,000 new drivers x 2/60 =
27,900 hours).
    The average renewal period is 5 years. There are approximately
2,628,000 CDLs renewed each year (13.14 million drivers/5 years =
2,628,000). FMCSA estimates that the average amount of time for each
record inquiry performed by a State to renew a license is 2 minutes.
The renewal record inquiry requirement has an estimated annual burden
of 87,600 burden hours (2,628,000 x 2/60 hours = 87,600 hours).
    Approximately 2 percent of drivers transfer to a new state each
year. There are 262,800 drivers a year who change their State of
domicile (13.14 million drivers x .02 = 282,800 drivers). FMCSA
estimate that the average amount of time for each record inquiry
performed by a State to change a driver's State of domicile is 2
minutes. The driver transfer requirement has an estimated annual burden
of 8,760 burden hours (262,800 transferred drivers x 2/60 hours = 8,760
hours).
    Each driver averages approximately 1 conviction every three years
and approximately 25 percent of the convictions result in a
disqualification. There are 5,475,000 driver convictions and
disqualifications (13.14 million/3 convictions x 1.25 = 5,475,000). We
estimate that the average amount of time for each transaction performed
by a State is 2 minutes. The driver conviction/disqualification
transaction requirement has an estimated annual burden of 182,500
burden hours (5,475,000 transactions x 2/60 hours = 182,500 hours).
    Approximately 33 percent of active CDL drivers have a hazardous
materials endorsement. The average renewal period is approximately 5
years. There are 867,240 drivers a year renewing a CDL with a hazardous
materials endorsement (13.14 million drivers x .33/5 years = 867,240
drivers). The Agency estimates that the average amount of time for each
citizenship/resident alien status inquiry performed by a State is 2
minutes. The citizenship/resident alien status inquiry transaction
requirement has an estimated annual burden of 28,908 burden hours
(867,240 drivers x 2/60 hours = 28,908 hours).
    The total annual burden hours for these combined collection of
information activities is 335,668 burden hours (27,900 hours + 87,600
hours + 8,760 hours + 182,500 hours + 28,908 hours = 335,668 hours).
    (9) Driver Completion of the CDL Application Form: There are
approximately 657,000 new CDL applicants a year (13.14 million x .05 =
657,000). It takes approximately 1 minute to complete the CDL part of
application form. The new applicant CDL application requirement has an
estimated annual burden of 10,950 burden hours (657,000 applications x
1/60 hours = 10,950 hours).
    The average CDL renewal period is approximately 5 years. Therefore,
2,628,000 drivers renew their CDL a year (13.14 million drivers/5 years
= 2,628,000 drivers). It takes approximately 1 minute for renewal
drivers to complete the CDL part of the application form. The renewal
driver

CDL application form requirement has an estimated annual burden of
43,800 burden hours (2,628,000 x 1/60 hours = 43,800 hours).
    Approximately 2 percent of drivers transfer to a new State each
year. FMCSA estimates that there are 262,800 transfer drivers (13.14
million x .02 = 262,800). It takes approximately 1 minute for transfer
drivers to complete the CDL part of the application form. The transfer
driver CDL application form requirement has an estimated annual burden
of 4,380 hours (262,800 x 1/60 = 4,380).
    The total annual burden hours for these combined collection of
information activities is 59,130 hours (10,950 hours + 43,800 hours +
4,380 = 59,130 hours).
    (10) Driver Completion of Knowledge and Skills Tests: FMCSA
estimates that there are 657,000 new drivers (5% of the current total
of 13.14 million active CDL driver records) who would obtain a CDL
every year.
    Approximately 25 percent of the applicants fail the CDL knowledge
and skills tests the first time they take the tests.
    FMCSA estimates that a knowledge test on average takes 45 minutes
to complete and a skills test on average takes 90 minutes to complete.
    The Agency estimates there are 821,250 knowledge tests completed
every year (657,000 x 1.25 = 821,250).
    The Agency estimates the annual burden for taking the knowledge
test is 615,938 burden hours (821,250 x 45/60 hour/test = 615,938).
    The Agency estimates there are 821,250 skills tests completed every
year (657,000 x 1.25 = 821,250).
    The Agency estimates the annual burden for taking the skills tests
is 1,231,875 hours (821,250 x 90/60 hour/test = 1,231,875).
    The total annual burden hours for these combined collection of
information activities is 1,847,813 burden hours (615,938 hours +
1,231,875 hours = 1,847,813 hours).
    (11) Knowledge and Skills Test Recordkeeping: There are
approximately 657,000 new CDL applicants a year (13.14 million x .05 =
657,000). It takes approximately 2 minutes to record the results of
knowledge tests and 5 minutes for the skills tests. Approximately 25
percent of the applicants fail the knowledge and skills tests the first
time they take the tests.
    The knowledge test recordkeeping requirement has an estimated
annual burden of 27,375 burden hours (657,000 applicants x 2/60 hours x
1.25 = 27,375 hours).
    The skills test recordkeeping requirement has an estimated annual
burden of 68,438 hours (657,000 applicants x 5/60 hours x 1.25 =
68,438).
    The total annual burden hours are 95,813 burden hours for these
combined activities (27,375 + 68,438 = 95,813).
    (12) Knowledge and Skills Test Examiner Certification: Based on
data from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrator,
FMCSA estimates that there are 2,144 examiners who administer CDL
tests.
    Based on a sampling of several SDLAs, approximately 25 percent of
the examiners will only administer the knowledge test.
    Based on Federal employee experience in developing training
courses, it is estimated that the initial combined knowledge and skills
test examiner training will take 40 hours to complete and that the
initial knowledge-test-only examiner training will take 20 hours to
complete. States will spread the initial training over the 3 year
implementation period.
    Based on Federal employee observation of SDLA licensing activities,
a criminal background check on an examiner will take approximately 15
minutes to process and evaluate the results and the average amount of
time to record results of examiner training, certification and criminal
background checks is approximately 2 minutes.
    FMCSA estimates the annual burden for examiners to complete the
initial combined knowledge and skills test training and certification
is 21,440 burden hours ([.75 x 2,144 examiners/3 years] x 40 hours =
21,440) and that the annual burden for examiners to complete the
initial knowledge-test-only training and certification is 3,573 burden
hours ([.25 x 2,144 examiners/3 years] x 20 hours = 3,573). The total
annual burden for initial examiner training is 25,013 burden hours
(21,440 + 3,573 = 25,013).
    FMCSA estimates the annual burden for States to process and
evaluate criminal background checks is 179 burden hours ([2,144
examiners/3 years] x 15/60 hours = 179).
    FMCSA estimates the annual burden for States to record results of
examiner training, certification and criminal background checks is 24
burden hours ([2,144 examiners/3 years] x 2/60 hours = 24).
    The total annual burden hours for these combined collection of
information activities is 25,216 burden hours (25,013 hours + 179 hours
+ 24 hours = 25,216 hours).
    Background: The licensed drivers in the United States deserve
reasonable assurance that their fellow motorists are properly qualified
to drive the vehicles they operate. Before the Commercial Motor Vehicle
Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA or the Act) Public Law 99-570, Title XII, 100
Stat. 3207, codified at 49 U.S.C. chapter 313) was signed by the
President on October 27, 1986, 18 States and the District of Columbia
authorized any person licensed to drive an automobile to also legally
drive a large truck or bus. No special training or special license was
required to drive these vehicles, even though it was widely recognized
that operation of certain types of vehicles called for special skills,
knowledge and training. Even in the 32 States that had a classified
driver licensing system in place, only 12 of these States required an
applicant to take a skills test in a representative vehicle. Equally
serious was the problem of drivers possessing multiple driver licenses
that enabled these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to avoid
license suspension for traffic law convictions. By spreading their
convictions among several States, CMV drivers could avoid punishment
for their infringements, and stay behind the wheel.
    The CMVSA addressed these problems. Section 12002 of the Act makes
it illegal for a CMV operator to have more than one driver's license.
Section 12003 requires the CMV driver conducting operations in commerce
to notify both the designated State of licensure official and the
driver's employer of any convictions of State or local laws relating to
traffic control (except parking tickets). This section also required
the promulgation of regulations to ensure each person who applies for
employment as a CMV operator to notify prospective employers of all
previous employment as a CMV operator for at least the previous ten
years.
    In section 12005 of the Act, the Secretary of Transportation
(Secretary) is required to develop minimum Federal standards for
testing and licensing of operators of CMVs.
    Section 12007 of the Act also directs the Secretary, in cooperation
with the States, to develop a clearinghouse to aid the States in
implementing the one driver, one license, and one driving record
requirement. This clearinghouse is known as the Commercial Driver's
License Information System (CDLIS).
    The CMVSA further requires each person who has a CDL suspended,
revoked or canceled by a State, or who is disqualified from operating a
CMV for any period, to notify his or her employer of such actions.
Drivers of CMVs must notify their employers within 1 business

day of being notified of the license suspension, revocation, and
cancellation, or of the lost right to operate or disqualification.
These requirements are reflected in 49 CFR part 383, titled
``Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties.''
    Specifically, section 383.21 prohibits a person from having more
than one license; section 383.31 requires notification of convictions
for driver violations; section 383.33 requires notification of driver's
license suspensions; section 383.35 requires notification of previous
employment; and section 383.37 outlines employer responsibilities.
Section 383.111 requires the passing of a knowledge test by the driver
and section 383.113 requires the passing of a skills test by the
driver; section 383.115 contains the requirement for the double/triple
trailer endorsement, section 383.117 contains the requirement for the
passenger endorsement, section 383.119 contains the requirement for the
tank vehicle endorsement and section 383.121 contains the requirement
for the hazardous materials endorsement.
    Section 12011 of the CMVSA states that the Secretary shall withhold
a portion of the Federal-aid highway funds apportioned to a State if
the State does not substantially comply with the requirements in
section 12009(a) of the Act. The information gathered during State
compliance reviews is used to determine whether States are complying
with these requirements.
    A final rule was published on July 31, 2002 (67 FR 49742)
implementing 15 of the 16 CDL related provisions of the Motor Carrier
Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA) (Pub. L. 106-159, 113 Stat. 1748
(Dec. 9, 1999)) that were designed to enhance the safety of drivers on
our nation's highways by ensuring that only safe drivers operate CMVs.
These new requirements are contained in 49 CFR part 383 and include:
Five new major and serious disqualifying offenses (section 383.51):
Non-CMV disqualifying offenses by a CDL holder (section 383.51);
disqualification of drivers determined to be an imminent hazard
(section 383.52); a new school bus endorsement (section 383.123); a
prohibition on issuing a hardship license to operate a CMV while under
suspension (section 384.210); a prohibition on masking convictions
(section 384.226); and various requirements for transmitting, posting
and retaining driver convictions and disqualification records.
    A Final Rule was published on December 1, 2008 (73 FR 73096) that
implemented the 16th CDL related provision of MCSIA, the merging of the
medical certification and CDL issuing processes.
    An interim final rule (IFR) was published on May 5, 2003 (68 FR
23844) as a companion rule to the Transportation Security
Administration's (TSA's) May 5, 2003 IFR implementing section 1012 of
the USA PATRIOT Act (Pub. L. 107-56) on security threat assessments for
drivers applying for or renewing a CDL with a hazardous materials
endorsement. While TSA set the requirements in their rule; FMCSA has
the responsibility as part of the CDL testing and issuance process to
ensure that States are in compliance with the TSA requirements.
    Section 4019 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
(TEA-21), Public Law 105-178, 112 Stat. 107, June 9, 1998, requires the
Secretary of Transportation to review the procedures established and
implemented by the States under 49 U.S.C. 31305 for CDL knowledge and
skills testing to determine whether the current testing system is an
accurate measure and reflection of an individual's knowledge and skills
to operate a CMV. The results of this review were incorporated into the
new ``2005 CDL Test System.'' A final rule was published on May 9, 2011
(76 FR 26854) (Attachment J) that requires the use of a State Testing
System that is comparable to the 2005 CDL Test System.
    Section 4122 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Public Law
109-59, August 10, 2005, requires the Department of Transportation
(DOT) to prescribe regulations on minimum uniform standards for the
issuance of commercial learner's permits (CLPs), as it has already done
for CDLs [49 U.S.C. 31308]. More specifically, section 4122 provides
that an applicant for a CLP must first pass a knowledge test which
complies with minimum standards prescribed by the Secretary and may
have only one CLP at a time (49 U.S.C. sec. 31302); that the CLP
document must have the same information and security features as the
CDL; and that the data on each CLP holder must be added to the driver's
record in CDLIS. The Final Rule published on May 9, 2011 also includes
each of those requirements.
    Section 703 of the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act
of 2006 (SAFE Port Act), Public Law 109-347, October 13, 2006, requires
the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations implementing
the recommendations in a memorandum issued by the DOT's Office of the
Inspector General (OIG) on June 4, 2004, concerning verification of the
legal status of commercial drivers, as well as the recommendations in a
report issued by the OIG on February 7, 2006 ``[Oversight of the
Commercial Driver's License Program]'' dealing with steps needed to
improve anti-fraud measures in the CDL program. The specific
recommendations include: The establishment of a legal presence
requirement for CDL issuance; declaring a State out of substantial
compliance with the CDL requirements if the State fails to impose
adequate internal controls to detect and help prevent fraud in the CDL
program or fails to take adequate corrective action when fraud is
discovered; and imposed sanctions against States for noncompliance.
This Final Rule published on May 9, 2011 includes all of the OIG's
recommendations. Many of the operational procedures suggested by the
OIG for carrying out the recommendations have also been adopted.
    This information collection supports the DOT Strategic Goal of
Safety by requiring that drivers of CMVs are properly licensed
according to all applicable Federal requirements.
    The 10-year employment history information supplied by the CDL
holder to the employer upon application for employment (49 CFR 383.35)
is used to assist the employer in meeting his/her responsibilities to
ensure that the applicant does not have a history of high safety risk
behavior.
    State officials use the information collected on the license
application form (49 CFR 383.71), the medical certificate information
that is posted to the driving record (proposed) and the conviction and
disqualification data posted to the driving record (49 CFR 383.73) to
prevent unqualified and/or disqualified CDL holders from operating CMVs
on the nation's highways. State officials are also required to
administer knowledge and skills tests to CDL driver applicants (49 CFR
384.202). The driver applicant is required to correctly answer at least
80 percent of the questions on each knowledge test in order to achieve
a passing score on that test. To achieve a passing score on the skills
test, the driver applicant must demonstrate that he/she can
successfully perform all of the skills listed in the regulations.
During State CDL compliance reviews, FMCSA officials review this
information to ensure that the provisions of the regulations are being
carried out. Without the aforementioned requirements, there would be no
uniform control over driver licensing practices to prevent unqualified
and/or

disqualified drivers from being issued a CDL and to prevent unsafe
drivers from spreading their convictions among several licenses in
several States and remaining behind the wheel of a CMV. Failure to
collect this information would render the regulations unenforceable.
    Information submitted by the States will be used by the FMCSA to
determine if individual States are in ``substantial compliance'' with
section 12009(a) of the CMVSA (sec. 12011(a)). The FMCSA reviews
information submitted by the States and conducts such reviews, audits,
and investigations of each State once every three years or as it deems
necessary to make compliance determinations for all States and the
District of Columbia. If this information were not available, the FMCSA
would have no means of independently verifying State compliance.
    This request for renewed approval includes one additional
information collection item: ``Driver completion of knowledge and
skills tests [49 CFR 383.71(a)(2)(ii) and (b)(2)].''
    Public Comments: On May 22, 2014, FMCSA published a notice in the
Federal Register to announce this proposed ICR and request comment from
the public on it for 60 days (79 FR 29480). One comment was received in
response to this notice and has been placed in the public docket. The
commenter is anonymous. The full comment and responsive consideration
is as follows:
    The anonymous commenter stated: ``The ICR indicates that there are
2.96 million drivers of interstate CMVs. On what basis? BLS puts the
number of drivers of heavy trucks at about 1.6 m, not all of whom are
in interstate commerce. Even if one adds the self-employed (BLS puts
that at less than 150,000) and bus drivers, one would be hard pressed
to reach 3 million interstate drivers. Turnover in long-haul truckload
is high, but not almost a half million per year as estimated. Does the
Agency have any basis for these numbers? The number of drivers holding
a CDL is irrelevant, as the ICR admits. A driver is not subject to the
rule unless he or she is driving a CMV in interstate commerce. A CDL
holder is not required to notify anyone of convictions if he or she is
not driving a CMV so using 13 million as the baseline is just silly as
it is for the next item (providing information to the new employer).
    The burden is vastly overstated.''
    The FMCSA in response disagrees with the anonymous commenter. The
BLS underestimates the number of drivers who are operating trucks and
require a CDL. The BLS only counts persons who declare their profession
as a truck driver. There are many other persons who work for utility
companies and other employers who consider themselves professional
electricians, plumbers, construction workers, etc. who operate
commercial motor vehicles that require them to hold a CDL. In addition,
drivers of motorcoaches, transit buses and school buses are required to
have a CDL if the vehicle is designed to transport 16 or more
passengers, including the driver.
    In regard to using a little over 13 million as the number of active
CDL and commercial learners permit (CLP) holders, this is supported by
the number of driver records that are on the Commercial Driver's
License Information System minus an estimate of the number of driver
records of persons permanently disqualified, voluntarily surrendered
their CDL or are recorded deceased, but must remain in the data base
because they contain driver convictions that must be retained on the
record for a set period of time. These 13 million active CDL and CLP
holders represent both interstate and intrastate drivers, whether they
are currently employed or not employed. There are certain requires to
hold a CDL or CLP whether or not the person is currently employed as a
driver. This includes the reporting of all moving violations in any
motor vehicle to either their employer or if not currently employed to
their State of licensure. Also, there is a high turnover of employed
drivers, either seeking new employment or coming in and out of the
trucking industry.
    Definitions: Under 49 CFR 383.5:
    Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) means a motor vehicle or combination
of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property
if the motor vehicle--

(1) Has a gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight
of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more), whichever is
greater, inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight
rating or gross vehicle weight of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000
pounds), whichever is greater; or
(2) Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 11,794
or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more), whichever is greater; or
(3) Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the
driver; or
(4) Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous
materials as defined in this section.

    Hazardous materials means any material that has been designated as
hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and is required to be placarded under
subpart F of 49 CFR part 172 or any quantity of a material listed as a
select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed
collection is necessary for the performance of FMCSA's functions; (2)
the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for FMCSA to enhance the
quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize or include your
comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.

    Issued under the authority of 49 CFR 1.87 on: July 28, 2014.
G. Kelly Regal,
Associate Administrator for Office of Research and Information
Technology and Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-18170 Filed 7-31-14; 8:45 am]
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

WASHINGTON, DC

Issued by the Department of Transportation on June 21, 2006

NOTICE OF ACTION TAKENDOCKET OST-2006-25018

________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________

This serves as notice to the public of the action described below, taken
by the Department official indicated (no additional confirming order
will be issued in this matter).

Application of Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc. (ASA),  filed  6/6/2006
for:

XX  Exemption for two years under 49 U.S.C. 40109 to provide the
following service:

Scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail
between points in the United States and Belize, and to combine this
exemption authority with ASA’s existing certificate and exemption
authority consistent with applicable international agreements.

Applicant rep: Robert E. Cohn<PHONE_NUMBER>   DOT Analyst:  Gerald
Caolo<PHONE_NUMBER>

D I S P O S I T I O N

XX  Granted (subject to conditions, see below)

The above action was effective when taken:   June 21, 2006,  through
June 21, 2008.

Action taken by:   Paul L. Gretch, Director

	                    Office of International Aviation

XX  The authority granted is consistent with the aviation agreement
between the United States and the United Kingdom, to which Belize
acceded upon its independence.

Except to the extent exempted or waived, this authority is subject to
the terms, conditions, and limitations indicated:

XX  Holder’s certificates of public convenience and necessity

XX  Standard exemption conditions (attached)

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Conditions:

The route integration authority granted is subject to the condition that
any service provided under this exemption shall be consistent with all
applicable agreements between the United States and the foreign
countries involved.  Furthermore, (a) nothing in the award of the route
integration authority granted should be construed as conferring upon ASA
rights (including fifth-freedom intermediate and/or beyond rights) to
serve markets where U.S. carrier entry is limited unless

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ASA notifies the Department of its intent to serve such a market and
unless and until the Department has completed any necessary carrier
selection procedures to determine which carrier(s) should be authorized
to exercise such rights; and (b) should there be a request by any such
carrier to use the limited-entry route rights that are included in
ASA’s authority by virtue of the route integration authority granted
here, but that are not then being used by ASA, the holding of such
authority by route integration will not be considered as providing any
preference for ASA in a competitive carrier selection proceeding to
determine which carrier(s) should be entitled to use the authority at
issue.

The code-share operations conducted under this authorization are subject
to the following conditions:

The code-sharing operations conducted under this authority must comply
with 14 CFR 257 and with any amendment to the Department’s regulations
concerning code-share arrangements that may be adopted.  Notwithstanding
any provisions in the contract between the carriers, our approval here
is expressly conditioned upon the requirements that the subject foreign
air transportation be sold in the name of the carrier holding out such
service in computer reservation systems and elsewhere; that the carrier
selling such transportation (i.e., the carrier shown on the ticket)
accept responsibility for the entirety of the code-share journey for all
obligations established in its contract of carriage with the passenger;
and that the passenger liability of the operating carrier be unaffected.

The authority granted here is specifically conditioned so that neither
ASA nor Delta shall give any force or effect to any contractual
provisions between themselves that are contrary to these conditions.

Remarks:  We acted on this application without awaiting expiration of
the 15-day answer period with the consent of all parties served.

______________________________________________________________________

On the basis of data officially noticeable under Rule 24(g) of the
Department's regulations, we found the applicant qualified to provide
the exemption services authorized.

Under authority assigned by the Department in its regulations, 14 CFR
Part 385, we found that (1) our action was consistent with Department
policy; (2) grant of the authority was consistent with the public
interest; and (3) grant of the authority would not constitute a major
regulatory action under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.
To the extent not granted, we denied all requests in the referenced
Docket.  We may amend, modify, or revoke the authority granted in this
Notice at any time without hearing at our discretion.

Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of the action set
forth in this Notice under the Department’s regulations, 14 CFR
§385.30, may file their petitions within seven (7) days after the date
of issuance of this Notice.  This action was effective when taken, and
the filing of a petition for review will not alter such effectiveness.

An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide
Web at:

  HYPERLINK "http://dms.dot.gov//reports/reports_aviation.asp"
http://dms.dot.gov//reports/reports_aviation.asp

			APPENDIX

U.S. Carrier Exemption Conditions

In the conduct of the operations authorized, the U.S. carrier
applicant(s) shall:

(1)  Hold at all times effective operating authority from the government
of each country served;

(2)  Comply with applicable requirements concerning oversales contained
in 14 CFR 250 (for scheduled operations, if authorized);

(3)  Comply with the requirements for reporting data contained in 14 CFR
241;

(4)  Comply with requirements for minimum insurance coverage, and for
certifying that coverage to the Department, contained in 14 CFR 205;

(5)  Except as specifically exempted or otherwise provided for in a
Department Order,

comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 203, concerning waiver of Warsaw
Convention liability limits and defenses;

(6)  Comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation
Administration and with all applicable U.S. Government requirements
concerning security, including, but not limited to, 49 CFR Part 1544.
To assure compliance with all applicable U.S. Government requirements
concerning security, the holder shall, before commencing any new service
(including charter flights) to or from a foreign airport, contact its
International Principal Security Inspector (IPSI) to advise the IPSI of
its plans and to find out whether the Transportation Security
Administration has determined that security is adequate to allow such
airport(s) to be served; and

(7)  Comply with such other reasonable terms, conditions, and
limitations required by the public interest as may be prescribed by the
Department of Transportation, with all applicable orders and regulations
of other U.S. agencies and courts, and with all applicable laws of the
United States.

The authority granted shall be effective only during the period when the
holder is in compliance with the conditions imposed above.

05/2004

 ASA states that it will operate this service under Delta Air Lines’
“DL*” code as a Delta connection carrier.

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10913-10914]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2022-0052; OMB No. 1660-0069]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review, Comment Request; National Fire Incident Reporting System
(NFIRS) Version 5.0

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security.

ACTION: 30-Day notice of revision and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the
information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and
Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission will describe the
nature of the information collection, the categories of the
respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources
used by respondents to respond) and cost, and the actual data
collection instruments FEMA will use.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 24, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection should be made to Director,
Information Management Division, 500 C St. SW, Washington, DC 20472,
email address: [email protected] or
David Millstein, Branch Chief National Fire Data Center,<PHONE_NUMBER>
or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Commission on Fire Prevention
and Control conducted a comprehensive study of the Nation's fire
problem and recommended to Congress actions to mitigate the fire
problem, reduce loss of life and property, and educate the public on
fire protection and prevention. As a result of the study, Congress
enacted Public Law 93-498, Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of
1974, which establishes the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) to
administer fire prevention and control programs, supplement existing
programs of research, training, and education, and encourage new and
improved programs and activities by state and local governments.
Section 9(a) of the Act authorizes the USFA Administrator to operate
directly or through contracts or grants an integrated, comprehensive
method to select, analyze, publish, and disseminate information related
to prevention, occurrence, control, and results of fires of all types.
The National Fire Incident Reporting Systems (NFIRS) was established in
the mid-1970s and is mandated by the Federal Fire Prevention and
Control Act of 1974 which authorizes the National Fire Data Center to
gather and analyze information such as: (1) the frequency, causes,
spread, and extinguishment of fires; (2) injuries and deaths resulting
from fires; (3) information on injuries sustained by a firefighter; and
(4) information on firefighting activities. The act further authorizes
USFA to develop uniform data reporting methods, and to encourage and
assist Federal, state, local and other agencies in developing and
reporting

information. NFIRS is a reporting standard that fire departments use to
uniformly report on the full range of their activities, from fire to
emergency medical services to severe weather and natural disasters.
This reporting allows fire departments, as well as many other
government and non-government agencies, to quantify their actions and
identify incident and response trends. Recent modernization to the data
collection improved and therefore reduced the burden hours for
reporting data to NFIRS. FEMA is requesting a revision of this
information collection.
    This proposed information collection previously published in the
Federal Register on December 9, 2022, at 87 FR 75642 with a 60-day
public comment period. No comments were received. The purpose of this
notice is to notify the public that FEMA will submit the information
collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget for
review and clearance.

Collection of Information

    Title: National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Version 5.0.
    Type of Information Collection: Extension, with change, of a
currently approved information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0069.
    FEMA Forms: FEMA Form FF-USFA-FY-21-109, National Fire Incident
Reporting System (NFIRS) Version 5.0.
    Abstract: The purpose of this revision is to provide the reduction
of burden hours recently achieved by modernizing and improving the
application's interface. NFIRS is the USFA's system authorized under
Public Law 93-498 to collect fire related data to identify and define
the fire problem in the U.S., and to reduce fire related casualties and
losses. Operating since 1999, the system provides an electronic, web-
based application for users to input their incident response
information in a uniform manner.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; State, local or Tribal
government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 23,500.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 28,059,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,820,650.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $420,225,614.
    Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs: $1,974,000.
    Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: $1,128,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $3,436,118.

Comments

    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption
above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b)
evaluate 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; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through 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.

Millicent Brown Wilson,
Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Administrative
Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2023-03617 Filed 2-21-23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0898; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-200-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and 767-300 Series
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Boeing Model 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes. This
proposed AD would require detailed inspections of the aft pressure
bulkhead for damage, mid-frequency eddy current (MFEC) and low
frequency eddy current (LFEC) inspections of radial web lap splices,
tear strap splices, and super tear strap splices for cracking, and
corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from analysis that
indicates fatigue cracks of the web lap splice, tear strap splice, or
super tear strap splice of the aft bulkhead are expected to occur on
certain Boeing Model 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracks of the aft
pressure bulkhead, which could result in rapid decompression of the
passenger compartment and possible damage or interference with airplane
control systems that penetrate the bulkhead, and consequent loss of
controllability of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 6, 2008.

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 AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this 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: Tamara L. Anderson, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-
3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0898;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-200-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://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each

substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have previously issued AD 2005-03-11, amendment 39-13967 (70 FR
7174, February 11, 2005). (A correction of the rule was published in
the Federal Register on March 11, 2005 (70 FR 12119, March 11, 2005).)
That AD applies to certain Boeing Model 767-200 and 767-300 series
airplanes, line numbers 1 through 175 inclusive. That AD was prompted
by a report of multiple-site fatigue cracking (multiple-site damage) in
two lap splices on the aft pressure bulkhead of one airplane. That AD
currently requires repetitive detailed and eddy current inspections of
the aft pressure bulkhead for damage and cracking, one-time detailed
and high frequency eddy current inspections of any ``oil can'' located
on the aft pressure bulkhead for damage and cracking, and related
corrective actions if necessary.
    Since the issuance of that AD, analysis indicates that fatigue
cracks of the web lap splice, tear strap splice, or super tear strap
splice of the aft bulkhead are expected to occur on Boeing Model 767-
200 and 767-300 series airplanes having line numbers 176 through 423
inclusive that have accumulated 35,000 or more total flight cycles.
There have been no reports of such fatigue cracks on these in-service
airplanes. Such fatigue cracking, if not corrected, could result in
rapid decompression of the passenger compartment and possible damage or
interference with airplane control systems that penetrate the bulkhead,
and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane.

Relevant Service Information

    We have reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0147, dated
August 16, 2007. The service bulletin describes procedures for:
     Doing an initial detailed inspection of the aft pressure
bulkhead for damage such as dents, punctures, nicks, gouges, cracks,
corrosion, and scratches, and repeating those inspections.
     Doing initial mid-frequency eddy current (MFEC) and low-
frequency eddy current (LFEC) inspections of the radial web lap
splices, tear strap splices, and super tear strap splices for cracking,
and repeating those inspections.
     Contacting Boeing for inspection instructions where
inspection is prevented by a repair common to the inspection area.
     Doing applicable corrective actions, which include
repairing any damage that exceeds certain allowable limits, and
contacting Boeing for repair instructions. The service bulletin
specifies the following compliance times:
     For the initial inspections: 35,000 total flight-cycles,
or 18 months or 3,000 flight-cycles after the date of the service
bulletin, whichever occurs first.
     For the repetitive inspections: Within 3,000 flight-cycles
of the initial inspection, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed
3,000 flight-cycles.
     For the applicable corrective actions: Before further
flight.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other airplanes
of this same type design. For this reason, we are proposing this AD,
which would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously, except as discussed under
``Differences Between Proposed Rule and Service Bulletin.''

Differences Between Proposed Rule and Service Bulletin

    The service bulletin specifies to contact the manufacturer for
instructions on how to repair and inspect certain conditions, but this
proposed AD would require repairing and inspecting those conditions in
one of the following ways:
     Using a method that we approve; or
     Using data that meet the certification basis of the
airplane, and that have been approved by an Authorized Representative
for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option Authorization
Organization whom we have authorized to make those findings.

Clarification of Repetitive Inspections Specified in Service Bulletin

    The Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin specifies
to only repeat the inspections if no crack is found. However, Table 2
of paragraph 1.E, ``Compliance,'' of the service bulletin identifies
repeat intervals for the inspections, regardless of inspection
findings. The intent is that the inspections be repeated for all
findings. Therefore, this proposed AD would require repetitive
inspections at the applicable repeat intervals listed in Table 2 of
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance.''

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 244 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. This proposed AD would affect about 84 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The proposed actions would take about 31 work hours per
airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on these
figures, the estimated cost of the proposed AD for U.S. operators is
$208,320, or $2,480 per airplane, per inspection cycle.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We have 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 that the 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); 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the
ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Boeing: Docket No. FAA-2008-0898; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-
200-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by October
6, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 767-200 and 767-300 series
airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0147, dated August 16, 2007.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from analysis that indicates fatigue cracks
of the web lap splice, tear strap splice, or super tear strap splice
of the aft bulkhead are expected to occur on certain Boeing Model
767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes. We are proposing this AD to
detect and correct fatigue cracks of the aft pressure bulkhead,
which could result in rapid decompression of the passenger
compartment and possible damage or interference with airplane
control systems that penetrate the bulkhead, and consequent loss of
controllability of the airplane.

Compliance

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

Inspections and Applicable Related Investigative and Corrective Actions

    (f) Except as provided by paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this
AD: At the applicable compliance time and repeat intervals listed in
Tables 1 and 2 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767-53A0147, dated August 16, 2007, do detailed
inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead for damage, mid-frequency
eddy current (MFEC) and low-frequency eddy current (LFEC)
inspections of radial web lap splices, tear strap splices, and super
tear strap splices for cracking and applicable corrective actions by
accomplishing all the applicable actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin.
    (1) Where Table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of the
service bulletin specifies a compliance time after the date on the
service bulletin, this AD requires compliance within the specified
compliance time after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where the service bulletin specifies a compliance time of
``As given by Boeing'' or to contact Boeing for the appropriate
action, this AD requires, before further flight, inspections of the
area of repair and repair of any damaged/cracked part, as
applicable, using a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (g)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, ATTN: Tamara L. Anderson, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch,
ANM-120S, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington, telephone (425)
917-6421; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
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.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by an
Authorized Representative for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Delegation Option Authorization Organization who has been authorized
by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis
of the airplane and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 8, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-19363 Filed 8-20-08; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Number: PR18-1-000.
    Applicants: Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.
    Description: Tariff filing per 284.123(b),(e)/: COH SOC effective
9-28-2017; Filing Type: 980.
    Filed Date: 10/10/17.
    Accession Number:<PHONE_NUMBER>48.
    Comments/Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/31/17.

    Docket Number: PR18-2-000.
    Applicants: Acacia Natural Gas, L.L.C.
    Description: Tariff filing per 284.123(b)(2)+(g): Acacia Natural
Gas Petition for Rate Approval to be effective 11/1/2017; Filing Type:
1310.
    Filed Date: 10/10/17.
    Accession Number:<PHONE_NUMBER>29.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/31/17.

    284.123(g) Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/11/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP18-27-000.
    Applicants: Empire Pipeline, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: GT&C 18 and Other Minor
Changes to be effective 11/9/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/10/17.
    Accession Number: 20171010-5290.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/23/17.

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

    Dated: October 11, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-22528 Filed 10-17-17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP22-26-000]

Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Schedule for the
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Des Moines A-Line
Replacement Project

    On December 3, 2021, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) filed
an application in Docket No. CP22-26-000 requesting a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(b) and 7(c) of
the Natural Gas Act to abandon, remove, and construct certain natural
gas pipeline facilities in Boone, Dallas and Polk Counties, Iowa. The
proposed project is known as the Des Moines A-Line Replacement Project
(Project). Northern proposes to abandon its existing 16-inch-diameter
Des Moines A-Line, originally authorized in 1943, and replace its
capacity through the installation of new 20-inch-diameter pipeline as
an extension of its Des Moines C-Line. The C-Line extension would not
increase the capacity of the system; but rather restore the 340 million
cubic feet per day (MMcf/day) of natural gas lost with abandonment of
the A-line. The Project would result in no loss of service to
Northern's customers and would have no impact on Northern's ability to
serve markets on its system.
    On December 17, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project.
Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal
authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and
to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization
within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's
environmental document for the Project.
    This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an
environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule
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Schedule for Environmental Review

    Issuance of EA: November 4, 2022.
    90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline: \2\ February 2,
2023.
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    \2\ The Commission's deadline applies to the decisions of other
federal agencies, and state agencies acting under federally
delegated authority, that are responsible for federal
authorizations, permits, and other approvals necessary for proposed
projects under the Natural Gas Act. Per 18 CFR 157.22(a), the
Commission's deadline for other agency's decisions applies unless a
schedule is otherwise established by federal law.
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    If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be
provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the
Project's progress.

Project Description

    Northern proposes to abandon about 29.6 miles of its existing 16-
inch-diameter Des Moines IAB65001 A-Line in Boone, Dallas and Polk
Counties, Iowa. The abandonment would begin at its existing Ogden
Compressor Station at A-Line milepost (MP) 0.0 in Boone County. It
would terminate at an existing A-Line Third Launcher, at A-Line MP
29.63, in Polk County. The A-Line would remain in-service downstream of
the launcher; which would be renamed the Des Moines Pigging and
Regulator Facility. Most of the existing A-Line would be abandoned-in-
place; however, Northern proposes to remove about 0.06 mile of the A-
Line. Northern also proposes to install a total of about 9.1 miles of
new 20-inch-diameter pipeline as an extension of its existing C-Line in
Boone, Dallas, and Polk Counties, Iowa.

Background

    On February 8, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping
Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Des
Moines A-Line Replacement Project. The scoping period closed March 11,
2022. The Notice of Scoping was sent to affected landowners; federal,
state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental
and public interest groups; potentially interested Indian tribes; other
interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. In response to
the Notice of Scoping, the Commission received a comment from the
Teamsters National Pipeline Labor Management Cooperation Trust, stating
that they support the building of the Project if union labor is
utilized in construction. A landowner stated that the Project was
rerouted to avoid their property, and referenced a past incident of
pipeline failure on their property. A second landowner expressed
concerns that the Project would negatively impact the impending sale of
their property. All substantive environmental comments will be
addressed in the EA.

Additional Information

    In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to
keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the
Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This

service provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed
dockets, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to
https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview to register for
eSubscription.
    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.,
CP22-26), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to
eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at<PHONE_NUMBER>, TTY (202) 502-
8659, 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: May 5, 2022.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-10105 Filed 5-10-22; 8:45 am]
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MEMORANDUM

DATE:		November 24, 2014

TO:		Clean Power Plan for Existing Power Plants; Docket Id: OAR - 2013-0602

FROM:	EPA Region 1

SUBJECT:	November 20, 2014, Remarks at Meeting of Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals Including Proposed Clean Power Plan for Existing Power Plants  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY

      On November 20, 2014, Regional Administrator Curt Spalding provided short remarks for a Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals' event.  Curt Spalding's remarks included an overview of the Clean Power Plan for Existing Power Plants.          ATTENDEES Curt Spalding, EPA

Approximately 30 people attended this event.  Attendance was not taken by EPA.


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[Notices]
[Pages 3554-3555]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-16241; FMCSA-2005-22194;
FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2009-0303]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the
vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for
6 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from
the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise
safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals
will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than
the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

DATES: This decision is effective February 9, 2012. Comments must be
received on or before February 23, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) numbers: FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-16241;
FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2009-0303, using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-(202) 493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments
received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act
heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the FDMS published in
the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316), or you may visit
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-785.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical
Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption
from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-year period if it
finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent
such exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption (including
renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381.

Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 6 individuals who have requested renewal of
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has
evaluated these 6 applications for renewal on their merits and decided
to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:

James S. Ayers (GA)
Ricky C. Dalton (UT)
Vernon J. Dohrn (MN)
Dennis L. Maxcy (NY)
Cameron S. McMillen (NM)
Dean B. Ponte (MA).
    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions:
(1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10),
and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the

individual is otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2)
that each individual provides a copy of the ophthalmologist's or
optometrist's report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual
medical examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the
annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the
driver's qualification file and retains a copy of the certification on
his/her person while driving for presentation to a duly authorized
Federal, State, or local enforcement official. Each exemption will be
valid for two years unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption
will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and
conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower
level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3)
continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315.

Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon
application for additional two year periods. In accordance with 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 6 applicants has satisfied the
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (66 FR 53826; 66 FR 66966; 68 FR 61857; 68 FR 69434; 68 FR
75715; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; 71 FR 646; 71 FR 4632; 71
FR 6825; 72 FR 71998; 73 FR 6246; 74 FR 60022; 74 FR 65846; 75 FR 1450;
75 FR 4623). Each of these 6 applicants has requested renewal of the
exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a
review of each record of safety while driving with the respective
vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant
continues to meet the vision exemption requirements. These factors
provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver's ability to
continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA
concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a
period of two years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to
that existing without the exemption.

Request for Comments

    FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with
specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit
comments by February 23, 2012.
    FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption
under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially
granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed,
subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated
above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition
announcing its decision to exempt these 6 individuals from the vision
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an
exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each
case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received
to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in
detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each
applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That
information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register
publications.
    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.

    Issued on: January 13, 2012.
 Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2012-1389 Filed 1-23-12; 8:45 am]
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