[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 86041-86044]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28633]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-79374; File No. SR-NYSEMKT-2016-106]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending NYSE MKT Rule
901NY

November 22, 2016.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act''),\2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that on November 10, 2016, NYSE MKT LLC (the ``Exchange'' or
``NYSE MKT'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II
below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory
organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
    \3\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend NYSE MKT Rule 901NY to permit the
Chief Executive Officer of the Exchange or his or her designee to take
certain actions in connection with the trading of securities on the
NYSE Amex Options marketplace. The proposed rule change is available on
the Exchange's Web site at www.nyse.com, at the principal office of the
Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend NYSE Amex Options Rule 901NY
(Trading Sessions) to permit the Chief Executive Officer (``CEO'') of
the Exchange or his or her designee to take certain actions in
connection with the trading of securities on the Exchange.
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change would make Rule
901NY more reflective of the organizational structure of the Exchange.
At the same time, the proposed rule changes would ensure that the Board
of Directors of the Exchange continues to have the authority to take
action it deems necessary or appropriate in particular situations.
    The first paragraph of Rule 901NY provides that, unless otherwise
ruled by the Board of the Exchange or its designee, the Exchange shall
be open for the transaction of business daily except on Saturdays and
Sundays, and that the hours at which trading sessions shall open and
close shall be established by the Board or its designee. Commentary .01
to Rule 901NY notes that, except under unusual conditions as may be
determined by the Board or its designee, hours during which
transactions in options on individual securities may be made on the
Exchange shall correspond to the normal hours for business set forth in
the rules of the primary exchange listing the securities underlying the
options.
    The Exchange proposes to amend the first paragraph of Rule 901NY to
provide that, except as may be otherwise determined by the Board as to
particular days, the Exchange shall be open for the transaction of
business on every business day. The Exchange proposes to remove the
current exclusion of Saturdays and Sundays because Saturdays and
Sundays are not business days and therefore no exclusion is needed.
Finally, the amended paragraph would provide that the hours at which
trading sessions shall open and close may be specified by Exchange
rule, as well as by the Board. The two paragraphs of the present rule
would become paragraphs (a) and (b). These proposed rule changes are
based in part Exchange Rule 51(a)--Equities as well as on New York
Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE LLC'') Rule 51(a).\4\
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    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 58705 (October 1,
2008), 73 FR 58995 (October 8, 2008) (SR-Amex-2008-63). NYSE LLC is
an affiliate of the Exchange. See Securities Exchange Act Release
No. 45433 (February 12, 2002), 67 FR 7441 (February 19, 2002) (SR-
NYSE-2001-55). The Exchange notes that its affiliate NYSE Arca, Inc.
is submitting substantially the same proposed rule change for NYSE
Arca Rule 7.1 and NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.1. See SR-NYSEArca-2016-
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    The Exchange proposes to add new paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) to
Rule 901NY. These proposed changes are based on Rule 51(b)-(d)--
Equities and NYSE Rule 51(b) and (c). New paragraph (c) would provide
that, except as may be otherwise determined by the Board of Directors,
the CEO of the Exchange or his or her designee may halt or suspend
trading in some or all securities traded on the Exchange; extend the
hours for the transaction of business on the Exchange; close some or
all Exchange facilities; determine the duration of any such halt,
suspension or closing undertaken; or determine to trade securities on
the Exchange's disaster recovery facility.\5\
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    \5\ As part of its business continuity and disaster recovery
plans, the Exchange maintains a disaster recovery facility, which is
a secondary data center located in a geographically diverse
location, as required by Regulation SCI. See 14 CFR
242.1001(a)(2)(v) (requiring policies and procedures for business
continutity [sic] and disaster recovery plans that include
maintaining backup and recovery capabilities sufficiently resilient
and geographically diverse and that are reasonably designed to
achieve next business day resumption of trading and two-hour
resumption of critical SCI systems following a wide-scale
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    New paragraph (d) would provide that the CEO or his or her designee
shall take any of the actions described in new paragraph (c) only when
he or she deems such action to be necessary or appropriate for the
maintenance of a fair and orderly market, or the protection of
investors or otherwise in the public interest, due to extraordinary
circumstances such as:
     Actual or threatened physical danger, severe climatic
conditions, civil unrest, terrorism, acts of war, or loss or
interruption of facilities utilized by the Exchange,
     a request by a governmental agency or official, or
     a period of mourning or recognition for a person or event.
    New paragraph (e) would require that the CEO or his or her designee
notify the Board of Directors of actions taken pursuant to the rule,
except for a period of mourning or recognition for a person or event,
as soon thereafter as is feasible.\6\
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    \6\ For example, the Exchange may close on a national day of
mourning for a former president of the United States.
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    The Exchange proposes that commentary .01 to Rule 901NY be amended
by deleting ``under unusual conditions'' and a reference to the Board's
designee, and by adding a reference to the authority of the CEO or his
or her designee under new subparagraph (c).
    Finally, the Exchange proposes to change the name of Rule 901NY
from ``Trading Sessions'' to ``Hours of Business,'' which would make it
consistent with Rule 51--Equities.
    Currently, Rule 901NY requires Board action if extraordinary
circumstances arise. However, the Board of Directors may not be able to
convene and act quickly, thereby delaying any potential response.
Pursuant to the operating agreement of the Exchange, a majority of the
members of the Board of Directors must be Independent Directors.\7\
Therefore, as a practical matter, they are unlikely to be at or near
the Exchange if extraordinary circumstances arise, making it harder to
convene quickly. Further, if communication systems are severely
compromised in an emergency, the Board of Directors may not be able to
convene at all.\8\
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    \7\ See Tenth Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of NYSE
MKT LLC, Article II, Sec. 2.03(a)(i). ``Independent Directors'' are
directors that are U.S. persons that satisfy the independence
requirements of the Exchange. Id.
    \8\ The presence of a majority of directors then in office is
necessary to constitute a quorum. See Tenth Amended and Restated
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    Current Rule 901NY partially addresses this concern by allowing the
Board of Directors to name designees. However, use of a designee
requires that the Board make the delegation before any unusual
conditions arise. Further, Rule 901NY does not set any limits on when
designees may act under the rule, unlike proposed paragraphs (c) and
(d). Accordingly, the Exchange proposes to delete the references to a
Board designee in the first paragraph of Rule 901NY and commentary .01.
Such proposed deletions would make Rule 901NY consistent with Rule
51(a)--Equities, NYSE Rule 51(a) and NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.1, none
of which contemplate the board of directors appointing a designee to
set the hours for business.
    The Exchange believes designating by rule that the CEO of the
Exchange or his or her designee may take certain actions in
extraordinary circumstances would make Rule 901NY more reflective of
the organizational structure of the Exchange. As described above, the
CEO or his or her designees would be able to take such action only when
they deem it to be necessary or appropriate for the maintenance of a
fair and orderly market, or the protection of investors or otherwise in
the public interest, due to extraordinary circumstances.
    The proposed amendments would ensure that the Board of Directors
continues to have the authority to take action it deems necessary or
appropriate in particular situations. In addition, as proposed, the
amended rule would ensure that the Board of Directors would remain
informed, by requiring the CEO to notify the relevant Board of actions
taken pursuant to the authority granted under the rule, with the
exception of a period of mourning or recognition for a person or event,
as soon thereafter as is feasible.
    The proposed changes would have the additional benefit of bringing
Rule 901NY into greater conformity with Rule 51--Equities, as well as
NYSE Rule 51.\9\
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    \9\ Rule 51(a)--Equities and NYSE Rule 51(a) do not state that
the CEO can name a designee. However, pursuant to Rule 1--Equities
and NYSE Rule 1, the CEO of the relevant exchange may designate one
or more qualified employees to act in his or her place in the event
that the CEO is not available. See Rule 1--Equities and NYSE Rule 1.
See also Securities Exchange Act Release No. 61810 (March 31, 2010),
75 FR 17816 (April 7, 2010) (SR-NYSE-2010-26).
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    The Exchange notes that the trading rules of Bats BZX Exchange,
Inc., Bats BYX Exchange, Inc., Bats EDGX Exchange, Inc., and Bats EDGA
Exchange, Inc. also provide that the CEO of the relevant exchange may
halt, suspend trading in any and all securities traded on the exchange,
close some or all exchange facilities, and determine the duration of
any such halt, suspension, or closing, when he deems such action
necessary for the maintenance of fair and orderly markets, the
protection of investors, or otherwise in the public interest. The lists
of special circumstances set out in such trading rules are
substantially similar to those in Rule 51--Equities and NYSE Rule
51.\10\
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    \10\ See Bats BZX Exchange, Inc. Rule 11.1(c); Bats BYX
Exchange, Inc. Rule 11.1(c); Bats EDGX Exchange, Inc. Rule 11.1(c);
and Bats EDGA Exchange, Inc. Rule 11.1(c).
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Act,\11\ in general, and furthers the
objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\12\ in particular, because it
is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices,
to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster
cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating,
clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and
facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to, and
perfect the mechanisms of, a free and open market and a national market
system and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest
and because it is not designed to permit unfair discrimination between
customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers. The Exchange also believes
that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(1) of the
Act,\13\ in that it enables the Exchange to be so organized as to have
the capacity to be able to carry out the purposes of the Act and to
comply, and to enforce compliance by its exchange members and persons
associated with its exchange members, with the provisions of the Act,
the rules and regulations thereunder, and the rules of the Exchange.
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
    \13\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(1).
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    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change would remove
impediments to, and perfect the mechanisms of, a free and open market
and a national market system and, in general, protect investors and the
public interest, and enable the Exchange to be so organized as to have
the capacity to be able to carry out the purposes of the Act, because
it would make Rule 901NY more reflective of the organizational
structure of the Exchange. In this manner, it would strengthen the
ability of the Exchange to respond appropriately and in a timely
fashion to

extraordinary circumstances, even if the Board of Directors is unable
to convene. However, unlike present Rule 901NY, which puts no limits on
when the Board's designees may act, the proposed amended Rule 901NY
would ensure that the CEO or his or her designee would be able to take
action only when he or she deems such action to be necessary or
appropriate for the maintenance of a fair and orderly market, or the
protection of investors or otherwise in the public interest, due to
extraordinary circumstances.
    In addition, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change
would remove impediments to, and perfect the mechanisms of, a free and
open market and a national market system and, in general, protect
investors and the public interest, and enable the Exchange to be so
organized as to have the capacity to be able to carry out the purposes
of the Act, because they would ensure that the Board of Directors
continues to have the authority to take action it deems necessary or
appropriate in particular situations. In addition, as proposed, the
amended rule would ensure that the Board of Directors would remain
informed, by requiring the CEO to notify the relevant Board of actions
taken pursuant to the authority granted under the rule, with the
exception of a period of mourning or recognition for a person or event,
as soon thereafter as is feasible.
    For these reasons, the Exchange believes that the proposal is
consistent with the Act.

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

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Exchange Act. The proposed rule
change is not intended to address competitive issues but rather is
concerned solely with the administration and functioning of the
Exchange.

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

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

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

    Because the proposed rule change does not (i) significantly affect
the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any
significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30
days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the
Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \14\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\15\
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    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \15\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). As required under Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii), the Exchange provided the Commission with written
notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a
brief description and the text of the proposed rule change, at least
five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule
change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
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    A proposed rule change filed pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6) under the
Act \16\ normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date
of its filing. However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \17\ permits the
Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent
with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange
has asked the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that
the proposal may become operative immediately upon filing. The Exchange
states that waiver of the operative delay would immediately strengthen
the ability of the Exchange to respond appropriately and in a timely
fashion to extraordinary circumstances. The Exchange further states
that waiving the 30-day operative delay would not affect the authority
of the Board of Directors to take action it deems necessary or
appropriate in particular situations. Moreover, the Exchange states
that waiver of the 30-day operative delay would allow the Exchange to
align its Rule 901NY and its Rule 51(a)--Equities without delay. The
Commission believes that the waiver of the operative delay is
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest.
Therefore, the Commission hereby waives the operative delay and
designates the proposal operative upon filing.\18\
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    \16\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \17\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \18\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has also considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
78c(f).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or
disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NYSEMKT-2016-106 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEMKT-2016-106. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEMKT-2016-106, and should
be submitted on or before December 20, 2016.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\19\
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    \19\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 52 (Monday, March 20, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14324-14325]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 22, 51, 124, 171, 300, and 770

[FRL-9960-28-OP]

Further Delay of Effective Dates for Five Final Regulations
Published by the Environmental Protection Agency Between December 12,
2016 and January 17, 2017

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule; further delay of effective dates.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Presidential directive as expressed in
the memorandum of January 20, 2017, from the Assistant to the President
and Chief of Staff, entitled ``Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,'' and
the Federal Register document published by EPA on January 26, 2017, EPA
is further delaying the effective dates for the five regulations listed
in the table below.

DATES: This regulation is effective March 21, 2017. The effective date
of each regulation listed in the table below is delayed to a new
effective date of May 22, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Rees, Director, Office of
Regulatory Policy and Management, Office of Policy, Mail code 1804,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW.,
Washington, DC 20460;<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 26, 2017, EPA published a
document in the Federal Register entitled ``Delay of Effective Date for
30 Final Regulations Published by the Environmental Protection Agency
Between October 28, 2016 and January 17, 2017'' (82 FR 8499) (January
26 Document). In that document, EPA delayed the effective dates of the
five regulations listed in the table below to March 21, 2017, as
requested in the memorandum of January 20, 2017, from the Assistant to
the President and Chief of Staff, entitled ``Regulatory Freeze Pending
Review'' (January 20 Memo). That memo directed the heads of Executive
Departments and Agencies to temporarily postpone for 60 days from the
date of the January 20 Memo the effective dates of all regulations that
had been published in the Federal Register but had not yet taken
effect.
    The January 20 Memo also directs that where appropriate and as
permitted by applicable law, agencies should consider a rule to delay
the effective date for regulations beyond that 60-day period. In this
document, EPA is taking action to further delay the effective dates for
five regulations listed in the table below until May 22, 2017. EPA is
taking this action to give recently arrived Agency officials the
opportunity to learn more about these regulations and to decide whether
they would like to conduct a substantive review of any of those
regulations. If Agency officials decide to conduct a substantive review

of any of those regulations, EPA will take appropriate actions to
conduct such a review, including, but not limited to, issuing a
document in the Federal Register addressing any further delay of the
effective date of such regulation. If Agency officials decide not to
conduct a substantive review of a regulation listed in the table below,
it will become effective on May 22, 2017.
    The Agency's implementation of this action without opportunity for
public comment is based on the good cause exception in 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B). (The good cause exception is also referenced in section
307(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA).) The Agency has determined that
seeking public comment is impracticable, unnecessary and contrary to
the public interest. The further temporary delay in effective date
until May 22, 2017, is necessary to give Agency officials the
opportunity to decide whether they would like to conduct a substantive
review of the five regulations, consistent with the January 20 Memo.
The intent of the January 20 Memo was to delay the effective dates of
rules that had recently been promulgated to give the new Administration
time to review them. When that delay was implemented through the
January 26 Document, the EPA believed 60 days would be sufficient time
for incoming Agency officials to review rules recently promulgated by
the EPA. However, given the length of the confirmation process for the
EPA Administrator and the fact that the Agency lacks Senate-confirmed
officials elsewhere, the new Administration has not had the time
contemplated by the January 20 Memo for this review. Thus, the EPA is
deferring the effective date for the five regulations listed in the
table below for another 62 days to allow Agency officials to conduct
this review. Given the imminence of the effective date, seeking prior
public comment on this further temporary delay would be impractical, as
well as contrary to the public interest in the orderly promulgation and
implementation of regulations. Specifically, the Agency has been faced
with circumstances beyond its control; as was the case on January 26,
it is difficult to predict when the appropriate officials might assume
their responsibilities. Indeed, as noted above, even today the EPA has
only one Senate-confirmed official in place. Furthermore, allowing
these regulations to go into effect without first deciding whether to
undertake a substantive review may create public confusion. In
addition, to the extent this extension is a procedural rule, it is
exempt from notice and comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A), which is also
referenced in CAA section 307(d).

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82 FR 2760.........................  Addition of a Subsurface             1/9/17        2/8/2017       5/22/2017
                                      Intrusion Component to the
                                      Hazard Ranking System.
81 FR 89674........................  Formaldehyde Emission              12/12/16       2/10/2017       5/22/2017
                                      Standards for Composite
                                      Wood Products.
82 FR 5182.........................  Revisions to the Guideline          1/17/17       2/16/2017       5/22/2017
                                      on Air Quality Models:
                                      Enhancements to the AERMOD
                                      Dispersion Modeling System
                                      and Incorporation of
                                      Approaches to Address
                                      Ozone and Fine Particulate
                                      Matter.
82 FR 952..........................  Pesticides; Certification            1/4/17        3/6/2017       5/22/2017
                                      of Pesticide Applicators.
82 FR 2230.........................  Consolidated Rules of                1/9/17       3/10/2017       5/22/2017
                                      Practice Governing the
                                      Administrative Assessment
                                      of Civil Penalties,
                                      Issuance of Compliance or
                                      Corrective Action Orders,
                                      and the Revocation/
                                      Termination or Suspension
                                      of Permits; Procedures for
                                      Decisionmaking.
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    For the foregoing reasons, the EPA relies on the good cause
exceptions in 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) and 553(d)(3) to make today's action
effective on March 21, 2017.

    Dated: March 14, 2017.
E. Scott Pruitt,
Administrator.
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30044-30046]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0595]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Town of Hamburg July 3rd Party, Lake Erie, Blasdell,
NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters within a 420-foot radius of the launch site located at
Woodlawn Beach, Lake Erie, Blasdell, NY. This safety zone is intended
to restrict vessels from portions of Lake Erie during Town of Hamburg
July 3rd Party. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect
mariners and vessels from the navigational hazards associated with a
fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is
prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port
Buffalo.

DATES: This rule is effective from 9:45 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. on July
3, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0595 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email LT Michael Collet, Chief Waterways Management Division,
U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because the event sponsor did not submit
notice to the Coast Guard with sufficient time remaining before the
event to publish an NPRM. Delaying the effective date of this rule to
wait for a comment period to run would be impracticable and contrary to
the public interest by inhibiting the Coast Guard's ability to protect
spectators and vessels form the hazards associated with a fireworks
display.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register because doing so would be
impracticable and contrary to the public interest. Delaying the
effective date would be contrary to the rule's objectives of ensuring
safety of life on the navigable waters and protection of persons and
vessels in vicinity of the fireworks display.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. The Captain of the Port Buffalo (COTP) has determined that a
fireworks display presents significant risks to the public safety and
property. Such hazards include premature and accidental detonations,
dangerous projectiles, and falling or burning debris. This rule is
needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the
navigable waters within the safety zone while the fireworks display
takes place.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone on July 3, 2018, from 9:45 p.m.
until 10:45 p.m. The safety zone will encompass all waters of the
Woodlawn Beach; Lake Erie, Blasdell, NY contained within 420-foot
radius of: 42[deg]47'27.34'' N, 078[deg]51'19.67'' W.
    Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his
designated on-scene representative. The Captain of the Port or his
designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the conclusion
that this rule is not a significant regulatory action. We anticipate
that it will have minimal impact on the economy, will not interfere
with other agencies, will not adversely alter the budget of any grant
or loan recipients, and will not raise any novel legal or policy
issues. The safety zone created by this rule will be relatively small
and enforced for a relatively short time. Also, the safety zone has
been designed to allow vessels to transit around it. Thus, restrictions
on vessel movement within that particular area are expected to be
minimal. Under certain conditions, moreover, vessels may still transit
through the safety zone when permitted by the Captain of the Port.

B. Impact on Small Entities

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

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

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

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

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

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

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0595 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0595   Safety Zone; Town of Hamburg July 3rd Party, Lake
Erie, Blasdell, NY.

    (a) Location. The safety zone will encompass all waters of the
Woodlawn Beach; Lake Erie, Blasdell, NY contained within a 420-foot
radius of: 42[deg]47'27.34'' N, 078[deg]51'19.67'' W.
    (b) Enforcement period. This regulation will be enforced from 9:45
p.m. until 10:45 p.m. on July 3, 2018.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port Buffalo or his designated on-scene representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated on-
scene representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port
Buffalo is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who
has been designated by the Captain of the Port Buffalo to act on his
behalf.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone must contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his on-scene
representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port
Buffalo or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel
16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety
zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of
the Port Buffalo, or his on-scene representative.

    Dated: June 21, 2018.
Joseph S. Dufresne,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Buffalo.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER23-1810-000]

Indian Creek Solar Farm LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial
Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Indian Creek Solar Farm LLC's application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such
application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is May 23, 2023.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://www.ferc.gov) using
the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at [email protected] or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: May 3, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12991-000]

Kentucky Hydro 2, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing
and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments

March 17, 2008.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 12991-000.
    c. Date filed: September 10, 2007.
    d. Applicant: Kentucky Hydro 2, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Kentucky River Lock and Dam 2
Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: Kentucky River in Henry County, Kentucky. It would use
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Kentucky River Lock and Dam
2.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Brent L. Smith, COO, Symbiotics, LLC,
P.O. Box 535, Rigby, ID 83442,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to
intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be
filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-12991-000) on
any comments or motions filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person in the official service list for the
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project using the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers' Kentucky River Lock and Dam 2 and operated
in a run-of-river mode would consist of: (1) A new powerhouse and
switchyard; (2) two turbine/generator units with a combined installed
capacity of 13 megawatts; (3) a new 3-mile-long above ground 25-
kilovolt transmission line extending from the switchyard to an
interconnection point with the local utility's distribution system; and
(4) appurtenant facilities. The proposed Kentucky River Lock and Dam
2 Project would have an average annual generation of 39
gigawatt-hours.
    l. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the
Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at
http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket
number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or
e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy
is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in
item h above.
    m. Competing Preliminary Permit--Anyone desiring to file a
competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project
must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to
file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36).
Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to
file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days
after the specified comment date for the particular application. A
competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30
and 4.36.
    n. Competing Development Application--Any qualified development
applicant desiring to file a competing development application must
submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the
particular application, either a competing development application or a
notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely
notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested
person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after
the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing
license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36.
    o. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to
submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary
permit application or a development application (specify which type of
application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s)
named in this public notice.
    p. Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit--A preliminary permit, if
issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed
preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the
preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of
preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts.
Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide
whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to
construct and operate the project.
    q. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the

requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    r. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT
TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'',
``PROTEST'', and ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the
Project Number of the particular application to which the filing
refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the
original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's
regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be
sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A
copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to
intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant
specified in the particular application.
    s. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA 2014-0240]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently
Approved Collection: Generic Clearance for the Collection of
Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

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

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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 its
review and approval and invites public comment. The FMCSA requests
approval to revise an existing ICR titled, ``Generic Clearance for the
Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery,'' due to
an increase in the annual cost to respondents. This ICR will allow for
ongoing, collaborative and actionable communication between FMCSA and
its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to
contribute directly to the improvement of program management. On April
18, 2014, FMCSA published a Federal Register notice allowing for a 60-
day comment period on this ICR. The agency received no comments in
response to that notice.

DATES: Please send your comments to this notice by August 11, 2014. OMB
must receive your comments by this date to act quickly on the ICR.

ADDRESSES: All comments should reference Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket Number FMCSA-2014-0240. 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>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. Brian Ronk, Program Manager,
FMCSA, Office of Enforcement and Program Delivery, Outreach Division/
MC-ESO. Telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; or email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    Mr. Jeff Loftus,, Supervisory Transportation Specialist, Technology
Division/MC-RRT, Office of Analysis, Research and Technology, Telephone
(202) 385-2363; or email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Department of
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback
on Agency Service Delivery.
    OMB Control Number: 2126-0049.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently-approved information
collection.
    Respondents: State and local agencies, general public and
stakeholders, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and suppliers to
the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry, fleets, owner-operators,
state CMV safety agencies, research organizations and contractors, news
organizations, safety advocacy groups, and other Federal agencies.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,100.
    Estimated Time per Response: Range from 5--30 minutes.
    Expiration Date: September 30, 2014.
    Frequency of Response: Generally, on an annual basis.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,450.
    Background: Executive Order 12862 ``Setting Customer Service
Standards,'' direct Federal agencies to provide service to the public
that matches or exceeds the best service available in the private
sector (58 FR 48257, Sept. 11, 1993). In order to work continuously to
ensure that our programs are effective and meet our customers' needs,
FMCSA seeks to obtain OMB approval of a generic clearance to collect
qualitative feedback from our customers on our service delivery. The
surveys covered in this generic clearance will provide a means for
FMCSA to collect this data directly from our customers. The information
collected from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that
users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with
FMCSA's programs. This feedback will provide insights into customer or
stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide an early
warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where
communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery
of products or services. It will also allow feedback to contribute
directly to the improvement of program management. The responses to the
surveys will be voluntary and will not involve information that is
required by regulations.

Public Comments Invited

    FMCSA requests that you comment on any aspect of this information
collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary
for FMCSA to perform its functions, (2) the accuracy of the estimated
burden, (3) ways for the 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 delegated in 49 CFR 1.87 on: July 1,
2014.
G. Kelly Regal,
Associate Administrator, Office of Research and Information Technology
and Chief Information Officer.
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Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0086; Airspace Docket No. 21-AGL-4]
RIN 2120-AA66

Revocation of V-271 and Amendment of V-285 in the Vicinity of
Manistee, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: This action revokes VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airway V-271 and amends VOR Federal airway V-285 in the vicinity of
Manistee, MI. This action is necessary due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Manistee, MI, VOR/Distance
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME), which provides navigational guidance for
these airways. The Manistee VOR is being decommissioned as part of the
FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 2, 2021. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. The Order is also available for inspection
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jesse Acevedo, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it modifies the airway structure as necessary to preserve
the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace
System.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2021-0086, in the Federal Register (86 FR 14293; March 15, 2021),
revoking V-271 and amending V-285. The proposed revocation and
amendment actions were due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR
portion of the Manistee, MI, VOR/DME navigational aid. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
    VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order
JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The airways listed
in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by revoking V-271 and amending V-
285. The planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Manistee,
MI, VOR/DME has made this action necessary.
    The VOR Federal airway amendment actions are described below.
    V-271: V-271 extends between the Manistee, MI, VOR/DME and the
Escanaba, MI, VOR/DME. The airway is revoked in its entirety.
    V-285: V-285 extends between the Brickyard, IN, VOR/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) and the Traverse City, MI, VOR/DME. The portion of
the airway between the White Cloud, MI, VOR/DME and the Traverse City,
MI, VOR/DME is removed. The unaffected portions of the existing airway
remain as charted.
    All navigational aid radials in the VOR Federal airway description
listed below are unchanged and stated in True degrees.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
is published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation
of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures
and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated,
does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action of revoking V-271 and
amending V-285, due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion
of the Manistee, MI, VOR/DME navigational aid, qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part
1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes
from further environmental impact review rulemaking actions that
designate or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and
reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D,
and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting
Points). As such, this action is not expected to result in any
potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the
FAA has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further analysis. Accordingly, the FAA
has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant
preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact
study.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-271 [Removed]

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V-285 [Amended]

    From Brickyard, IN; Kokomo, IN; Goshen, IN; INT Goshen 038[deg]
and Kalamazoo, MI, 191[deg] radials; Kalamazoo; INT Kalamazoo
014[deg] and Victory, MI, 167[deg] radials; Victory; to White Cloud,
MI.
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 20, 2021.
Michael R. Beckles,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2021-20730 Filed 9-23-21; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0967; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-152-AD;
Amendment 39-15671; AD 2008-19-04]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 Series
Airplanes Equipped With Rolls-Royce Model RB211-TRENT 800 Series
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD requires
revising the airplane flight manual to include in-flight procedures for
pilots to follow in certain cold weather conditions and requires fuel
circulation procedures on the ground when certain conditions exist.
This AD results from a report of uncommanded reduction in thrust on
both engines because of reduced fuel flows. We are issuing this AD to
prevent ice from accumulating in the main tank fuel feed system, which,
when released, could result in a restriction in the engine fuel system.
Such a restriction could result in failure to achieve a commanded
thrust, and consequent forced landing of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective September 29, 2008.
    We must receive comments on this AD by November 12, 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.

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 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: Margaret Langsted, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 917-6500; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On January 17, 2008, a Boeing Model 777-200 series airplane
equipped with Rolls-Royce Model RB211 TRENT 895-17 turbofan engines
crash landed short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport. During
final approach, the autothrottles commanded an increase in thrust from
both engines, and the engines initially responded. However, at a height
of about 720 feet above the ground, the thrust of the right engine
reduced, and approximately seven seconds later, the thrust on the left
engine reduced. The uncommanded reduction in thrust on both engines was
the result of reduced fuel flows. The engine control system detected
the reduced fuel flows and commanded increased thrust. However, there
was no appreciable change in the fuel flow to either engine, and the
airplane crash landed short of the runway.
    The investigation determined that over a long period of low power
fuel flows and low fuel temperatures associated with cruise flight, ice
can accumulate in the main tank fuel feed system and then release as a
result of increased fuel flow when high thrust is commanded. When
released, the ice could create a restriction within the engine fuel
system. A restriction in the engine fuel system, if not corrected,
could result in failure to achieve a commanded thrust, and consequent
forced landing of the airplane.
    All of the testing and research of this accident has been conducted
on Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes, equipped with Rolls-
Royce Model RB211-TRENT 800 series engines. Initial review of 777 other
airplane engine combinations has not revealed the same vulnerability to
the identified unsafe condition.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the(se) same type
design(s). This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the
airplane flight manual to include procedures for pilots to follow in
certain cold weather conditions and requires fuel circulation
procedures on the ground when certain conditions exist.
    Paragraph (g) of the AD requires that the fuel circulation
procedures be accomplished by a certified mechanic. We are including
this requirement because of the complexity of the procedure. We
recognize that persons other than mechanics who are properly trained
might also be capable of accomplishing this procedure. Therefore, we
would be receptive to requests for approval of alternative methods of
compliance in accordance with paragraph (j) of the AD to allow others
to accomplish the procedure if the request includes training and
oversight provisions to ensure that the procedure is accomplished
properly.

Interim Action

    We consider this proposed AD interim action. If final action is
later identified, we might consider further rulemaking then.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    Hazardous amounts of ice might accumulate within the main tank fuel
feed system under certain conditions, which, when released, could
result in a restriction in the engine fuel system. Such a restriction
could result in failure to achieve a commanded thrust, and consequent
forced landing of the airplane. We have determined that the loss of
engine thrust was likely due to ice accumulating in the main tank fuel
feed system during long exposure to cold fuel temperatures and low
power fuel flows. It is necessary to issue interim mitigating actions
in order to prevent an additional accident. Because of our requirement
to promote safe flight of civil aircraft and thus, the critical need to
assure the proper functioning of the main tank fuel feed system and the
short compliance time involved with this action, this AD must be issued
immediately.
    Because an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we find that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment hereon are impracticable and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send
your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include
``Docket No. FAA-2008-0967; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-152-AD'' at
the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend this 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 AD.

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

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:

    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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.
    You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2008-19-04 Boeing: Amendment 39-15671. Docket No. FAA-2008-0967;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-152-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective September 29,
2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series
airplanes, certificated in any category; equipped with Rolls-Royce
Model RB211-TRENT 800 series engines.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from a report of the uncommanded reduction
in thrust on both engines because of reduced fuel flows. We are
issuing this AD to prevent ice from accumulating in the main tank
fuel feed system, which, when released, could result in a
restriction in the engine fuel system. Such a restriction could
result in failure to achieve a commanded thrust, and consequent
forced landing of the airplane.

Compliance

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

Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision

    (f) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Limitations section of the AFM to include the following
statement. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the
AFM.

    ``On ground, after refueling, check fuel temperature if fuel
temperature indication is operative. If fuel temperature is colder
than 0 degrees C or if fuel temperature indication is inoperative,
verify that a record exists certifying that the approved fuel
circulation procedure was performed.
    ``Perform all step climbs using VNAV or maximum climb thrust.
    ``In flight, within 3 hours of top of descent, but not less than
15 minutes before top of descent, check fuel temperature. If fuel
temperature is colder than -10 degrees C, perform a step climb using
maximum climb thrust. If a step climb using maximum climb thrust
cannot be accomplished, verify cruise speed is set to 0.84 Mach or
less, and manually advance thrust levers to maximum (autothrottles
may be overridden). After reaching maximum climb thrust, hold for 10
seconds or until reaching 0.86 Mach, whichever occurs first. Check
engines to ensure they have achieved maximum climb thrust and
operate normally.''

Fuel Circulation Procedure

    (g) As of 10 days after the effective date of this AD: If the
fuel temperature has not exceeded 0 degrees Celsius during the
ground turn, before further flight, using the main tank fuel boost
pumps, pump fuel through the fuel manifold using the high flow mode
for a minimum of one minute. A certified mechanic must do the fuel
circulation procedure required by this paragraph using a method
approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA.
    (h) Before further flight after accomplishing the action
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, make a record in which the
person accomplishing the procedure certifies that it was
accomplished in accordance with the approved method, and provide the
record to the flightcrew. Under the provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements
contained in this AD and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

Special Flight Permit

    (i) Special flight permits, as described in section 21.197 and
section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199), are not allowed.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (j)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, ATTN: Margaret Langsted,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle ACO,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 917-6500; 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.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (k) None.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 5, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-21138 Filed 9-11-08; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Lake County
Executive Airport, Willoughby, Ohio

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is considering a proposal to change 12.53 acres of
airport land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to
authorize the lease of airport property located at Lake County
Executive Airport, Willoughby, Ohio. The aforementioned land is not
needed for aeronautical use. The property is located east of Lost
Nation Road and north of Jet Center Place, adjacent to the Lost Nation
Sports Park. The property is designated as aeronautical use however the
existing use and proposed future use as a soccer field is non-
aeronautical.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 12, 2023.

ADDRESSES: All requisite and supporting documentation will be made
available for review by appointment at the FAA Detroit Airports
District Office, Evonne M. McBurrows, Program Manager, 11677 S Wayne
Road, Suite 107, Romulus, Michigan 48174. Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>/
Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER> and Patty Fulop, Manager, 38550 Jet Center Drive,
Willoughby, OH 44094.
    Written comments on the Sponsor's request may be submitted using
any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov, and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Evonne M. McBurrows, Program Manager, Federal
Aviation Administration, Detroit Airports District Office, 11677 S
Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to mail address above between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
     FAX:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evonne M. McBurrows, Program Manager,
Federal Aviation Administration, Detroit Airports District Office,
11677 S Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174. Telephone Number: (734)
229-2945/FAX Number:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with section 47107(h) of Title
49, United States Code, this notice is required to be published in the
Federal Register 30 days before modifying the land-use assurance that
requires the property to be used for an aeronautical purpose.
    The property was acquired by the City of Willoughby under Federal
grant 3-39-0090-01 and transferred to the Lake County Ohio Port and
Economic Development Authority (now Lake Development Authority). The
current use of the property is as a 12.53 acre soccer field. This is
also proposed to remain as the future non-aeronautical use of the land.
The airport will continue to lease the parcel at Fair Market Value.
    The disposition of proceeds from the lease of the airport property
will be in accordance with FAA's Policy and Procedures Concerning the
Use of Airport Revenue, published in the Federal Register on February
16, 1999 (64 FR 7696).
    This notice announces that the FAA is considering the release of
the subject airport property at the Lake County Executive Airport,
Willoughby, Ohio from its obligations to be maintained for aeronautical
purposes. Approval does not constitute a commitment by the FAA to
financially assist in the change in use of the subject airport property
nor a determination of eligibility for grant-in-aid funding from the
FAA.

Legal Description of a 12.531 Ac. Land Lease Area

    Situated in the City of Willoughby, County of Lake and State of
Ohio and being part of Original Lot No. 6, Douglas Tract and being
further bounded and described as follows;
    Beginning at a monument at the center of the cul-de-sac of Jet
Center Place (variable right of way) as recorded in Volume 16 Page 34
of Lake County map records; Thence North 13[deg]31'14'' East, a
distance of 68.50 feet to the westerly right of way of Jet Center Place
and the westerly line of lands conveyed to the Lake County Ohio Port
and Economic Development Authority by Doc. No. 2014R025222 of LCR,
Permanent Parcel No. 27B-54-13 and the easterly line of lands conveyed
to Weston Jet Center Road LLC by Doc. No. 2018R032352, Permanent Parcel
No. 27B-54-17;
    Thence North 00[deg]44'06'' East, along the westerly line of land
of the Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority and the
easterly line of Weston Jet Center Road LLC, a distance of 82.96 feet
to the northwesterly corner of said Lake County Ohio Port and Economic
Development Authority and being the principal place of beginning of the
land lease area herein described;
    Course I: Thence North 01[deg]13'44'' East, continuing along the
easterly line of said Weston Jet Center Road LLC, a distance of 903.33
feet to the southerly line of land conveyed to Kennedy Group Lost
Nation Parkway I Ltd, by Doc. No. 2009R009487, Permanent Parcel No.
24B-54-23;
    Course II: Thence South 88[deg]46'16'' East, along the southerly
line of Kennedy Group Lost Nation Parkway I Ltd, a distance of 605.50
feet to a point;
    Course III: Thence South 01[deg]13'44'' West, a distance of 899.68
feet to a point on the northerly line of previously said Lake County
Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority;
    Course IV: Thence North 89[deg]07'00'' West, along the northerly
line of the Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority, a
distance of 605.51 feet to the principal place of beginning and
containing 12.531 acres of land as described by Scott A. Landgraf,
Professional Surveyor No. 8085 in November 2022 and subject to all
legal highways and easements of

record. Bearings are based upon an assumed meridian and are used to
describe angles only. Describing a 12.531 acre land lease area as a
part of Parcel No. 27B-52-3 (Doc. No. 2014R025222).

    Issued in Romulus, Michigan, on May 5, 2023.
Stephanie Swann,
Deputy Manager, Detroit Airports District Office, FAA, Great Lakes
Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14107-000]

 Lock Hydro Friends Fund I; Notice of Preliminary Permit
Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To
Intervene, and Competing Applications

    On March 4, 2011, Lock Hydro Friends Fund I, filed an application,
pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study
the feasibility of hydropower at the City of Austin's Longhorn Dam
located on the Lower Colorado River in Travis County, Texas. The sole
purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit
holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A
preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any
land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters
owned by others without the owners' express permission.
    The proposed project would consist of the following: (1) The
existing 506-foot-long, 36-foot-high Longhorn dam; (2) the existing
reservoir with a surface area of 525.0 acres and a storage capacity of
6,000 acre-feet; (3) two prefabricated concrete walls attached to the
downstream side of the dam which would support one power stack, also
known as, a frame module; (4) the frame

module would contain 2 generating units with a total combined capacity
of 2.2 megawatts (MW); (5) a new switchyard containing a transformer;
(6) a proposed 300-feet-long, 13-kilovolt (kV) transmission line to an
existing distribution line. The proposed project would have an average
annual generation of 10.6 megawatt-hours (MWh), which would be sold to
a local utility.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Wayne Krouse, Hydro Green Energy LLC, 5090
Richmond Avenue 390, Houston, TX 77056; phone<PHONE_NUMBER>
x709.
    FERC Contact: Michael Spencer,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice.
Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements
of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and
competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet.
See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's
Web site http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior
registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information
at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>call toll-free at (866) 208-
3676; or, for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>. Although the Commission
strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-
filed. To paper-file, mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D.
Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of the
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.
Enter the docket number (P-14107-000) in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

    Dated: May 31, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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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 and Oil Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP23-1040-000.
    Applicants: Equitrans, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agreement--9/
20/2023 to be effective 9/20/2023.
    Filed Date: 9/20/23.
    Accession Number: 20230920-5010.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/2/23.

    Docket Numbers: RP23-1041-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: 9.20.23 Negotiated Rates--
Equinor Natural Gas LLC R-7120-19 to be effective 11/1/2023.
    Filed Date: 9/20/23.
    Accession Number: 20230920-5041.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/2/23.

    Docket Numbers: RP23-1042-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: 9.20.23 Negotiated Rates--
Equinor Natural Gas LLC R-7120-20 to be effective 11/1/2023.
    Filed Date: 9/20/23.
    Accession Number: 20230920-5043.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/2/23.

    Docket Numbers: RP23-1043-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: 9.20.23 Negotiated Rates--
Vitol Inc. R-7495-19 to be effective 11/1/2023.
    Filed Date: 9/20/23.
    Accession Number: 20230920-5044.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/2/23.

    Docket Numbers: RP23-1044-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: 9.20.23 Negotiated Rates--
Vitol Inc. R-7495-20 to be effective 11/1/2023.
    Filed Date: 9/20/23.
    Accession Number: 20230920-5045.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/2/23.

    Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a
complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with
Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211,
385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the
specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is
necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system
(https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp) by querying
the docket number.
    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>.
    For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>. The Commission's Office of Public Participation
(OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in
Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including
landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and
others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission
processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such
as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at<PHONE_NUMBER> or [email protected].

    Dated: September 20, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-20888 Filed 9-25-23; 8:45 am]
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