[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 46118-46121]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15248]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1496; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01059-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100
& 440); CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702); CL-600-2C11
(Regional Jet Series 550); CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705); CL-
600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900); and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet
Series 1000) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a
determination that aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) tasks and
certification maintenance requirement (CMR) tasks are necessary. This
proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive AMM and CMR tasks. The FAA is proposing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by September
5, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1496; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For service information identified in this NPRM, contact
MHI RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655 Ave. des Grandes-
Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Qu[eacute]bec J7H 0E2 Canada; North
America toll-free telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or direct-dial telephone 450-
990-7272; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email mhirj.com">[email protected]mhirj.com; website mhirj.com.
     You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Dowling, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2023-1496; Project Identifier
MCAI-2022-01059-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
Elizabeth Dowling, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.

Background

    Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has
issued Transport Canada AD CF-2022-42, dated August 8, 2022, (Transport
Canada AD CF-2022-42) (also referred to after this as the MCAI), to
correct an unsafe condition for all MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-
2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440); CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series
700, 701, & 702); CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550); CL-600-2D15
(Regional Jet Series 705); CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900); and
CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states that
operators have reported frequent flight interruptions and high lavatory
smoke detector removal rates due to the frequent testing of the smoke
detector self-test switch by the flight crew using unsuitable objects.
The MCAI also stated there is a potential dormant failure of the
lavatory smoke detector if the self-test switch check is not performed
in accordance with revised procedures.
    The FAA is proposing this AD to address a potential dormant failure
of the lavatory smoke detector if the self-test switch check is not
performed in accordance with revised AMM or CMR tasks. If these
maintenance task changes are not implemented, and in combination with a
fire in the lavatory, this may lead to a delay in the reaction time to
address smoke/fire in the lavatory. You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-1496.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Bombardier Temporary Revision 2A-75, dated May 28,
2020. This service information specifies new or more restrictive CMR
tasks.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in ADDRESSES.

FAA's Determination

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
and service information referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD
because the FAA evaluated all the relevant information and determined
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop
on other products of the same type design.

Proposed Requirements of This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive AMM and CMR tasks.
    This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections).
Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able
to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request
approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph
(j)(1) of this proposed AD.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    Transport Canada AD CF-2022-42 introduces a new candidate
certification maintenance requirement (CCMR) interval that the FAA
cannot mandate as a CCMR as specified in the MCAI. Therefore, the FAA
proposes to mandate two AMM tasks as specified in Figure 1 to paragraph
(h) of this proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 1,024 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the
following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
    The FAA has determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although the
agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator.
Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes
for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator
estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, the
agency estimates the average total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier,
Inc.): Docket No. FAA-2023-1496; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01059-
T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by September 5, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate
previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (6) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
    (1) Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes.
    (2) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
airplanes.
    (3) Model CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes.
    (4) Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes.
    (5) Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes.
    (6) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
Protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) tasks and
certification maintenance requirement (CMR) tasks are necessary. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address a potential dormant failure of the
lavatory smoke detector if the self-test switch check is not
performed in accordance with the revised AMM or CMR tasks. If these
maintenance task changes are not implemented, and in combination
with a fire in the lavatory, this may lead to a delay in the
reaction time to address smoke/fire in the lavatory.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision for Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes

    For Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes:
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in Bombardier Temporary
Revision 2A-75, dated May 28, 2020. The initial compliance time for
doing the task is within 12 months after the effective date of this
AD.

(h) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision for Other Airplanes

    For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(2) through (6) of
this AD: Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in Figure 1 to paragraph (h)
of this AD. The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is
within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.

Figure 1 to Paragraph (h)--AMM Task for an Operational Check of the
Lavatory Smoke Detector (Forward and Aft)
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP19JY23.199

(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used
unless the actions, and intervals are approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If
sending information directly to the manager of the certification
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight
Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or MHI RJ Aviation ULC's Transport
Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(k) Additional Information

    (1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2022-42, dated August 8,
2022, for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found
in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-1496.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Elizabeth
Dowling, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information to do the actions
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Bombardier Temporary Revision 2A-75, dated May 28, 2020.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact MHI
RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655 Ave. des Grandes-
Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Qu[eacute]bec J7H 0E2 Canada;
North America toll-free telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or direct-dial
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email mhirj.com">[email protected]mhirj.com;
website mhirj.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on July 13, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-15248 Filed 7-18-23; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register: April 14, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 71)]
[Notices]
[Page 19393-19394]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0012; FRL-8817-6]

Notice of Withdrawal of Pesticide Petitions for Residues of
Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the withdrawal of pesticide petitions
(PP 6E7075, 2E6478, 3E6592, 6E7140, 9E7548, 6F7136, 7F7242,
3F4188, 3H5662, and 7F7248) proposing the establishment or modification
of tolerances for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various
commodities. The petitions were either withdrawn voluntarily by the
petitioners or administratively by the Agency.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Nollen, Registration Division
(7505P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    Although this action only applies to the petitioners in question,
it is directed to the public in general. Since various individuals or
entities may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe
all the specific entities that may be interested in this action. If you
have any questions regarding this action, please consult the person
listed at the end of the withdrawal summary for the pesticide petition
of interest.

 B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related
Information?

    EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0012. Publicly available
docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at
http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the
Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-
4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington,
VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket
Facility telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    Under section 408(d) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, EPA is authorized to establish tolerances for
pesticide residues in or on food based on a petition from any person.
Ordinarily, EPA resolves these petitions either by granting or denying
them. (21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(4)). EPA's regulations, however, allow
petitions to be withdrawn by the petitioner without prejudice to
refiling the petition at a later date (40 CFR 180.8). EPA has received
notifications from various petitioners that several petitions, cited
above, have been withdrawn, either partially or completely. By this
action, EPA is providing the general public with notice that the
petitions have been withdrawn by the petitioners. The petitioners may
refile these petitions in the future without prejudice.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions
covered by this notice, prepared by the petitioner, was included in a
docket EPA created for each rulemaking. The docket for each of the
petitions is available on-line at http://www.regulations.gov.

A. PP 2E6478 (Thiophanate-methyl)

    EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of April 12, 2006 (71
FR 18739) (FRL-7774-1) (EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0283), which announced the
submission of a pesticide petition (PP 2E6478) by the Interregional
Research Project No. 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201W,
Princeton, NJ 08540. This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR
180.371 by establishing tolerances for residues of the fungicide
thiophanate-methyl, (dimethyl [(1,2-phenylene)-bis(iminocarbonothioyl)]
bis[carbamate]), its oxygen analogue, dimethyl-4,4-o-phenylene
bis(allophonate), and its metabolite MBC in or on the food commodities
corn, sweet, kernel plus cob with husk removed; corn, sweet, forage;
and corn, sweet, stover at 0.05 parts per million (ppm). On December
26, 2009, IR-4 notified EPA that it was withdrawing this petition.

B. PP 6E7075 (Thiophanate-methyl)

    EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of November 8, 2006 (71
FR 65504) (FRL-8082-7) (EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0644), which announced the
submission of a pesticide petition (PP 6E7075) by IR-4, 500 College
Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, NJ 08540. This petition requested
that EPA amend 40 CFR 180.371 by establishing tolerances for residues
of the fungicide thiophanate-methyl, (dimethyl [(1,2-phenylene)-
bis(iminocarbonothioyl)] bis[carbamate]), its oxygen analogue,
dimethyl-4,4-o-phenylene bis(allophonate), and its benzimidazole-
containing metabolites, in or on the food commodities bushberry
subgroup 13B at 4.0 ppm; juneberry, lingonberry, and salal at 4.0 ppm;
caneberry subgroup 13A at 25 ppm; Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 5B
at 7.0 ppm; turnip greens at 7.0 ppm; fruit, citrus, group 10 at 6.0
ppm; ginseng at 0.3 ppm; mushroom at 0.09 ppm; nut, tree, group 14 at
0.2 ppm; sunflower at 0.05 ppm; vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup
1C at 0.1 ppm; tomato and tomatillo at 1.4 ppm; and mustard (grown for
seed) at 0.1 ppm. This petition also proposed to amend 40 CFR 180.371
by amending the existing tolerance for the raw agricultural commodities
pistachio from 0.1 ppm to 0.9 ppm, and almond hulls from 1.0 ppm to
14.0 ppm. On December 26, 2009, IR-4 notified EPA that it was
withdrawing this petition.

C. PP 3E6592 (Pyridalyl)

    EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of December 5, 2003 (68
FR 68044) (FRL-7334-6) (EPA-HQ-OPP-2003-0276), which announced the
submission of a pesticide petition (PP 3E6592) by IR-4, 500 College
Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, NJ 08540. In this notice, PP 3E6592
was inadvertently referred to as PP 2E6592. This petition requested
that EPA amend 40 CFR 180.640 by establishing tolerances for residues
of the insecticide pyridalyl, (pyridine, 2-[3-[2,6-dichloro-4-[(3,3-
dichloro-2-propenyl)oxy]phenoxy]propoxy]-5-(trifluoromethyl), in or on
the food commodities Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 5B at 30 ppm; and
turnip greens at 30 ppm. On November 1, 2009, IR-4 notified EPA that it
was withdrawing this petition.

D. PP 6E7140 (Deltamethrin)

    EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of February 7, 2007 (72
FR 5706) (FRL-8111-8) (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0004), which announced the
submission of a pesticide petition (PP 6E7140) by IR-4, 500 College
Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, NJ 08540. This petition requested
that EPA amend 40 CFR 180.435 by establishing tolerances for residues
of the insecticide deltamethrin, ((1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-
dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid (S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl
ester), and its major metabolites, trans deltamethrin ((S)-alpha-cyano-
m-phenoxybenzyl-(1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-

dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate) and alpha-R-deltamethrin ((R)-alpha-
cyano-m-phenoxybenzyl-(1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-
dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate) in or on the food commodities flax,
seed at 0.1 ppm; and flax, meal at 0.3 ppm. On November 17, 2009, IR-4
notified EPA that it was withdrawing this petition.

E. PP 9E7548 (Diazinon)

    EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of June 10, 2009 (74 FR
27538) (FRL-8417-7) (EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0302), which announced the
submission of a pesticide petition (PP 9E7548) by IR-4, 500 College
Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, NJ 08540. This petition requested
that EPA amend 40 CFR 180.589 by establishing tolerances for residues
of the insecticide diazinon, O,O-diethyl O-[6-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-
4-pyrimidinyl]phosphorothioate (CAS No. 333-41-5), in or on the food
commodity mushrooms at 0.75 ppm. On December 23, 2009, IR-4 notified
EPA that it was withdrawing this petition.

F. PP 6F7136 (Oxamyl)

    EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of May 9, 2007 (72 FR
26372) (FRL-8121-5) (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0219), which announced the
submission of a pesticide petition (PP 6F7136) by E.I. DuPont de
Nemours and Company, DuPont Crop Protection, Laurel Run Plaza, P.O. Box
30, Newark, DE 19714-0030. This petition requested that EPA amend 40
CFR 180.303 by establishing tolerances for residues of the insecticide
oxamyl, (methyl N',N'-dimethyl-N-[(methylcarbamoyl)-oxy]-1-
thiooxamimidate), in or on the food commodities beets, sugar, roots at
0.010 ppm; beets, sugar, tops at 0.20 ppm; and beets, sugar, molasses
at 0.030 ppm. On December 14, 2009, E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company
notified EPA that it was withdrawing this petition.

G. PP 7F7242 (Oxamyl)

    EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of September 28, 2007
(72 FR 55204) (FRL-8147-1) (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0219),which announced the
submission of a pesticide petition (PP 7F7242) by E.I. DuPont de
Nemours and Company, DuPont Crop Protection, Laurel Run Plaza, P.O. Box
30, Newark, DE 19714-0030. This petition requested that EPA amend 40
CFR 180.303 by establishing tolerances for residues of the insecticide
oxamyl, (methyl N',N'-dimethyl-N-[(methylcarbamoyl)-oxy]-1-
thiooxamimidate), and its oxime metabolite, methyl N,N-dimethyl-N-
hydroxy-1-thiooxamimidate, calculated as oxamyl in or on the food
commodities wheat forage, wheat hay, and wheat straw at 0.20 ppm. On
December 14, 2009, E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company notified EPA
that it was withdrawing this petition.

H. PP 3F4188; 7F7248; 3H5662 (Chlorpyrifos)

    EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of April 16, 2008 (73
FR 20632) (FRL-8359-1) (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0173), which announced the
submission of pesticide petitions (PP 3F4188, 7F7248, and 3H5662) by
Dow Agro Sciences LLC, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
These petitions requested that EPA amend 40 CFR 180.342 by establishing
tolerances for residues of the insecticide chlorpyrifos, (O,O-diethyl-
O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) phosphorothioate), in or on the food
commodities grass, forage (Crop group 17) at 11 ppm; grass, hay (Crop
group 17) at 30 ppm; barley, grain at 0.5 ppm; barley, straw at 2 ppm;
barley, hay at 3 ppm; and barley, milled feed fractions at 1 ppm. On
February 13, 2009, Dow Agro Sciences LLC notified EPA that it was
withdrawing these petitions.

III. Regulatory Assessment Requirements

    This action provides notice that various tolerance petitioners have
withdrawn, partially or completely, their petitions to establish
tolerances. Under 40 CFR 180.8, petitioners are authorized to take such
action. Because EPA is merely providing notice of actions of outside
parties, the regulatory assessment requirements imposed on rulemaking
do not apply to this action.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives,
Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

    Dated: April 1, 2010.
Lois Rossi,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP99-301-149]

ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing

November 3, 2006.
    Take notice that on November 1, 2006, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR)
tendered for filing and approval five copies of amendments to four Rate
Schedule FTS-1 agreements between ANR and Wisconsin Public Service
Corporation, one Rate Schedule FTS-1 agreement between ANR and
Wisconsin Electric Power Company and three Rate Schedule ETS agreements
between ANR and Wisconsin Gas LLC. ANR requests that the Commission
accept and approve the subject negotiated rate agreement amendments to
be effective November 1, 2006.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210).
Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on
or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov.
 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-2015-0071]

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

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

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

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 28, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by DOT Docket No. NHTSA-
2015-0071] by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility: U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Telephone: 1-800-647-
5527.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and
docket number for this proposed collection of information. Note that
all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
    Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit http://DocketInfo.dot.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov. or the street
address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each request for
collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Timothy M.
Pickrell, NHTSA,1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W55-320, NVS-421,
Washington, DC 20590. Mr. Pickrell's telephone number is (202) 366-
2903. Please identify the relevant collection of information by
referring to its OMB Control Number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB
for approval, it must first publish a document in the Federal Register
providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of
the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of
information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must
be included in such a document. Under OMB's regulation (at 5 CFR
1320.8(d), an agency must ask for public comment on the following:
    (i) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) how to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected;
    (iv) how to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic
submission of responses.
    In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public
comments on the following proposed collections of information:
    Title: The National Survey on the Use of Booster Seats.
    OMB Control Number: 2127-0644.
    Affected Public: Motorists in passenger vehicles at gas stations,
fast food restaurants, and other types of sites frequented by children
during the time in which the survey is conducted.
    Form Number: NHTSA Form 1010.

Abstract

    The National Survey of the Use of Booster Seats is being conducted
to respond to the Section 14(i) of the Transportation Recall
Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act of 2000. The
act directs the Department of Transportation to reduce the deaths and
injuries among children in the 4 to 8 year old age group that are
caused by failure to use a booster seat by 25%. Conducting the National
Survey of the Use of Booster Seats provides the Department with
invaluable information on who is and is not using booster seats,
helping the Department better direct its outreach programs to ensure
that children are

protected to the greatest degree possible when they ride in motor
vehicles. The OMB approval for this survey is scheduled to expire on 1/
31/16. NHTSA seeks an extension to this approval in order to obtain
this important survey data, save more children and help to comply with
the TREAD Act requirement.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 320 hours.

Estimated Number of Respondents

    Approximately 4,800 adult motorists in passenger vehicles at gas
stations, fast food restaurants, and other types of sites frequented by
children during the time in which the survey is conducted.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.

Terry Shelton,
Associate Administrator, National Center for Statistics and Analysis,
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U. S. Department of
Transportation.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0520; Directorate Identifier 2002-NE-43-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to all Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1A, 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C,
1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E, 1E2, 1K, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines.
The existing AD currently requires initial and repetitive visual
inspections for erosion caused by dust ingestion and, if necessary,
cleaning of the gas generator (module M03). Since we issued that AD,
in-service experience has shown that dust inside the gas generator
hollow shaft may be found when the axial compressor wheel has less
erosion than initially assessed. This proposed AD would require
determining the engine history, a one-time visual inspection of the
axial compressor for erosion, initial and repetitive cleaning of the
gas generator hollow shaft, and replacement of the rear bearing if the
amount of dust collected during cleaning exceeds 8 grams. This proposed
AD also includes an optional terminating action. We are proposing this
AD to prevent an unbalance of the gas generator rotating assembly,
which may lead to gas generator rear bearing failure, and uncommanded
engine shutdown.

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

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Turbomeca
S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 05 59 74 40 00; fax: 33 05 59 74
45 15. You may review copies of the referenced service information at
the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rose Len, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:
781-238-7199; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-0520;
Directorate Identifier 2002-NE-43-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the

closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On June 13, 2003, we issued AD 2003-12-14, Amendment 39-13199 (68
FR 36900, June 20, 2003), for all Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1A, 1A1, 1A2,
1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E, 1E2, 1K, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft
engines. That AD requires initial and repetitive visual inspections for
ingestive erosion and, if necessary, cleaning of the module M03. That
AD resulted from reports from the manufacturer of an unbalance due to
accumulation of dust in the gas generator hollow shaft. We issued that
AD to prevent an unbalance of the gas generator rotating assembly,
which may lead to deterioration of the gas generator rear bearing and
uncommanded engine shutdown.

Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2003-12-14, Amendment 39-13199 (68 FR 36900,
June 20, 2003), in-service experience has shown that dust inside the
gas generator hollow shaft may be found when the axial compressor wheel
has less erosion than initially assessed. Also, since we issued that
AD, Turbomeca S.A. has developed an improvement of the gas generator
hollow shaft (Modification TU360), which makes the engine less
susceptible to dust ingestion. This proposed AD would have optional
terminating action to the inspections and cleaning, by the
incorporation of Modification TU360. Also, since we issued AD 2003-12-
14, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued AD 2012-0071,
dated April 26, 2012, to address the conditions and improvements just
described in the European Community. This proposed AD would remove
Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1E and 1K turboshaft engines from the
applicability section of the AD. The 1E engine is no longer in service.
The 1K engine is not an FAA validated engine and was incorrectly
included in AD 2003-12-14.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Turbomeca S.A. Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB)
No. A292 72 0230, Version C, dated February 29, 2012. The Alert MSB
describes procedures for the determination of the engine history, a
one-time visual inspection of the axial compressor for erosion, to
define the initial cleaning of the gas generator hollow shaft, and the
interval for repetitive cleaning of the shaft. The referenced service
bulletin also describes the criteria for replacement of the rear
bearing if dust is found.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing 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 same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require the following:
     Determining the engine history; and
     Performing a one-time visual inspection of the axial
compressor for erosion, and initial and repetitive cleaning of the gas
generator hollow shaft; and
     Replacing the gas generator rear bearing before further
flight if the dust collected during any cleaning inside the gas
generator hollow shaft exceeds 8 grams; and
     If there are any changes in accordance with paragraph
1.A.(1)(a)1.3 of Turbomeca S.A. Alert MSB No. A292 72 0230, Version C,
dated February 29, 2012, within 50 engine hours time-in-service after
such a change, accomplish the actions required by this AD; and
     After the effective date of the AD, do not install a
module M03 on an engine unless it is in compliance with the
requirements in this proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 1,421 engines
installed on helicopters of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
would take about 24 work-hours per engine to inspect and clean the gas
generator module. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. A
replacement gas generator rear bearing would cost about $4,128 per
engine and take about 8 work-hours to replace. Based on these figures,
we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
$2,898,840.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive
(AD) 2003-12-14, Amendment 39-13199 (68 FR 36900, June 20, 2003), and
adding the following new AD:

Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2012-0520; Directorate Identifier
2002-NE-43-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by September 24,
2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2003-12-14, Amendment 39-13199 (68 FR
36900, June 20, 2003).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1A, 1A1, 1A2, 1B,
1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines that
have not incorporated Turbomeca S.A. Modification TU360.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by in-service experience showing that dust
inside the gas generator hollow shaft may be found when the axial
compressor wheel has less erosion than initially assessed. We are
issuing this AD to prevent an unbalance of the gas generator
rotating assembly, which may lead to deterioration of the gas
generator rear bearing and uncommanded engine shutdown.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
    (1) Within 50 engine hours after the effective date of this AD,
determine the engine history and perform the maintenance actions at
the specified schedules. Use paragraphs 1.A. and 2.A. through 2.C.
of Turbomeca S.A. Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. A292 72
0230 Version C, dated February 29, 2012 to perform the maintenance
actions and to establish the cleaning schedule.
    (2) If during any of the cleanings, the dust weight collected
inside the gas generator hollow shaft is more than 8 grams, replace
the gas generator rear bearing before further flight.
    (3) After the effective date of this AD, if there are any
changes in accordance with paragraph 1.A.(1)(a)1.3 of Turbomeca S.A.
Alert MSB No. A292 72 0230, Version C, dated February 29, 2012,
within 50 engine hours time-in-service after such a change,
accomplish the actions as specified in paragraph (e)(1) and (e)(2)
in this AD.
    (4) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any gas
generator (module M03) on an engine unless it is in compliance with
this AD.
    (5) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any gas
generator rear bearing that has operated on an engine with a hollow
shaft that has been found to have a dust weight more than 8 grams.

(f) Optional Terminating Action

    As optional terminating action to the repetitive actions in this
AD, modify the engine by incorporating Turbomeca S.A. Modification
TU360.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, may approve AMOCs for
this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your
request.

(h) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Rose Len,
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2012-0071, dated
April 26, 2012, and Turbomeca S.A. Alert MSB No. A292 72 0230,
Version C, dated February 29, 2012, for related information.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 05 59 74 40 00; fax:
33 05 59 74 45 15. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on July 20, 2012.
Peter A. White,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Release No. 34-61276; File No. SR-NYSEAmex-2009-82]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Amex LLC; Order Approving a
Proposed Rule Change Rescinding NYSE Information Memoranda 04-27 and
07-66 and Issuing a New Information Memo Concerning the Exchange's Gap
Quote Policy

January 4, 2010.

I. Introduction

    On November 9, 2009, the NYSE Amex LLC (``NYSEAmex'' or the
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a
proposed rule change to rescind NYSE Information Memoranda 04-27 and
07-66 and issue a new Information Memo that provides updated parameters
for, and guidance on the application of, the Exchange's Gap Quote
Policy (the ``Policy''). In order to ensure an orderly transition to
usage of the new parameters, the Exchange has proposed that these
changes be made operative ten business days after the date of this
order. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the
Federal Register on December 1, 2009.\3\ The Commission received no
comment letters on the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule
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    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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    The purpose of the Policy is to provide public notice of order
imbalances for securities, facilitate price discovery, and minimize
short-term price dislocation, by allowing for the entry of offsetting
orders or the cancellation of orders on the side of an imbalance.

    An order imbalance may occur when the Exchange receives a sudden
influx of orders for a particular security on the same side of the
market within a short time interval, or when one or more large-size
orders for a security are entered, and there is insufficient offsetting
interest. When an imbalance exists that the Designated Market Maker
(``DMM'') determines would cause a significant price dislocation, the
Policy provides that the DMM should widen the spread between the bid
and offer--a process known as ``gapping the quote.'' The use of a gap
quote signals the existence of the imbalance to the market in order to
attract contra-side liquidity and mitigate volatility.
    The proposed Information Memo includes a summary of the options
available to a DMM when publishing a gap quote. In this situation, a
DMM may: (1) Trade out of the gap quote by executing contra side
interest against the imbalance (allowing for any cancellations); (2)
update the gap quote, in consultation with a senior-level Floor
Official; or (3) request an order imbalance trading halt in the
security at issue, in consultation with a senior-level Floor Official.
    Under the proposal, the volume requirement for implementing a gap
quote would be reduced from at least 10,000 shares to at least 5,000
shares, and the value requirement for implementing a gap quote would be
reduced from $200,000 or more to $100,000 or more. If either
requirement is met, the DMM may implement a gap quote if it determines
the imbalance would cause a significant price dislocation. In addition,
the Exchange has proposed to clarify the factors DMMs consider when
setting the price of the gap quote. Finally, the Exchange has proposed
to clarify certain aspects of the Policy and make other technical or
non-substantive changes.

A. Reduced Minimum Size and Value Requirements

    The Exchange has proposed to reduce the minimum size and value
requirements for the use of a gap quote under the Policy to at least
5,000 shares or a market value of $100,000 or more. The Exchange
believes that these lower thresholds better reflect current market
conditions. In addition to reducing the quantitative requirements for
implementing a gap quote, the Exchange has proposed to add language
clarifying that, notwithstanding meeting the minimum size or value
requirement, an imbalance must also be anticipated to cause a
significant price dislocation in the stock at issue in order to justify
a gap quote. The Exchange believes it is important to emphasize that
whether a gap quote is appropriate depends on the characteristics of a
security as much as on the Policy's minimum requirements.

B. Setting the Price of the Gap Quote

    The current Information Memo instructs DMMs to set the price of a
gap quote ``at the price at which the DMM believes the stock would
trade if no contra side interest developed or no cancellations
occurred[.]'' The Exchange has instead proposed that the DMM should
publish the gap quote at the price where the DMM ``reasonably
anticipates'' the stock would trade if no contra side interest
developed or no cancellations occurred, which the Exchange believes
helps clarify the guidance.
    The Exchange has also proposed to clarify that the Policy still
requires a DMM to take into account, ``to the extent known,''
executable orders, e-Quotes and verbal interest in the Crowd (on the
side of the market opposite the imbalance) at prices better than the
price set by the DMM as the side of the gap quote opposite the
imbalance when making his or her pricing determination. If the
imbalance is known to be limited as to price, the DMM should not set
the gap quote higher than that limit price.
    The Exchange also has proposed to add a provision reminding the
DMMs that, at the time they publish a gap quote, they should set the
price of the gap quote such that it is likely to result in a trade of
at least the minimum size of 5,000 shares or $100,000 in value, thus
clearing all, or a substantial portion of, the imbalance.

C. Other Clarifications and Technical or Non-Substantive Changes

    The Exchange has also proposed several additional changes. A
complete list of these changes is set forth in the Notice.\5\ Among
these changes are the following:
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     The Exchange has proposed to add language to the
Information Memo clarifying the DMM's responsibilities when
implementing a gap quote. DMMs must balance the need for accurate price
discovery with the need to attract contra side interest and trade out
of the gap quote as soon as possible. In doing so, the DMM should, in
consultation with a senior-level Floor Official, consider updating the
gap quote after initial publication if doing so is necessary to attract
sufficient contra side interest.
     The Exchange has proposed to add language reminding
members and member organizations that the gap quote procedures may not
be initiated after trading has closed. Instead, where there is a
significant imbalance in a security at the close of trading, members
and member organizations should use the procedures provided under NYSE
Amex Equities Rule 123C(8) when attempting to mitigate the imbalance.
     The Information Memo currently includes an example
illustrating implementation of a gap quote following an influx of
orders from the Floor. The Exchange has proposed to add an example to
the Information Memo which illustrates how the Policy works when the
imbalance results in a liquidity replenishment point being reached.\6\
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     Finally, because DMMs no longer act as agent for orders on
the Display Book under the rules of the Exchange's New Market Model,\7\
the proposed Information Memo would clarify that a DMM who fails to
follow the Policy would not be in violation the Order Display rule \8\
and/or the Firm Quote rule \9\ under Regulation NMS, but could be
liable under NYSE Amex Equities Rules for a failure to maintain a fair
and orderly market or a failure to observe high standards of commercial
honor and just and equitable principles of trade.\10\
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    \7\ In October 2008, the Commission approved The New York Stock
Exchange's proposal to eliminate specialists and introduce DMMs. See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 58845 (October 24, 2008), 73 FR
64379 (October 29, 2008) (SR-NYSE-2008-46). NYSE Amex adopted NYSE's
trading rules, including the rules regarding DMMs and the New Market
Model, in November 2008. See Securities Exchange Act Release No.
59022 (November 26, 2008), 73 FR 73683 (December 3, 2008) (SR-
NYSEALTR-2008-10).
    \8\ See 17 CFR 242.604.
    \9\ See 17 CFR 242.602.
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III. Discussion and Commission Findings

    The Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange.\11\ In
particular, it is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\12\ which
requires, among other things, that the rules of a national securities
exchange be designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade,
to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open
market and a national market system and, in general, to protect
investors and the public interest. The proposed rule

change also supports the principles of Section 11A(a)(1) \13\ of the
Act in that it seeks to ensure the economically efficient execution of
securities transactions and fair competition among brokers and dealers
and among exchange markets.
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    \11\ In approving this proposed rule change, the Commission has
considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition,
and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    The Exchange stated in the proposal that it believes the current
volume and value requirements are too high in light of current market
conditions. Recent trends in market activity have driven down both
average trade sizes and average stock prices. As a result, the current
volume and value requirements are met less frequently than they once
were, and there are fewer occasions on which a DMM may use gap quotes
to facilitate price discovery and minimize short-term price
dislocation. The Exchange stated in its proposal that, based on its
analysis of historical market conditions, the proposal to lower the gap
quote volume and value requirements will permit an increased use of gap
quotes, which it believed would be appropriate for current market
conditions. In addition, the Exchange did not believe that lowering the
requirements would cause an increase in the use of gap quotes to such a
degree that would negatively impact the quality of the Exchange's
market. The revised volume and value requirements should provide
greater transparency and efficiency and additional reductions in
volatility, consistent with the purpose of the Policy.
    The Commission believes that the remaining aspects of the proposed
rule change set forth in the Notice are either technical or non-
substantive in nature, or are clarifications of the existing gap quote
policy, and therefore are consistent with the Act.
    The Commission notes that the Exchange represented in the Notice
that it has reasonable policies and procedures to surveil DMMs' use of
gap quotes and to detect the potential misuse of gap quotes in
violation of Exchange rules and Federal securities laws. Such
surveillance should provide the Exchange with information that will be
helpful in assessing the effects of an increased number of gap quotes
on the Exchange's market.
    In light of the foregoing, the Commission finds that the proposed
rule change is consistent with the Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder.

IV. Conclusion

    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\14\ that the proposed rule change (SR-NYSEAmex-2009-82) be, and it
hereby is, approved.
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    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \15\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\15\
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-192 Filed 1-8-10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0428]

Electronic Study Data Submission for Phase 3 Janus Operational
Pilot; Notice of Pilot Project

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is seeking
sponsors interested in participating in a pilot project to test the
submission and processing of clinical study data provided
electronically in a standardized format. This pilot will test the data
extract, validation, and load procedures developed to populate
``Janus,'' the study data repository component of a common, standards-
based infrastructure that is being developed jointly by the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to
support the exchange of clinical research data. The pilot also will
test a new XML (extensible markup language)-based submission format for
standardized clinical study data. We anticipate that a successful pilot
will enable CDER to routinely receive, process, and store all
standardized clinical study data in a

data warehouse environment that will enhance the center's capability to
manage and review standardized study data.

DATES: Submit written or electronic requests to participate in the
pilot project by November 17, 2008. General comments on the Janus
operational pilot project are welcome at any time.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests to participate and comments
regarding this pilot project to the Division of Drug Information,
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration,
10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, rm. 2201, Silver Spring, MD 20993-
0002. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management
(HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061,
Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to http://
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobbie Witczak, Food and Drug
Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane (HFD-070), Rockville, MD 20857, 301-
796-4126.
    For specific questions regarding Voluntary Genomic Data
Submissions, please contact: Federico Goodsaid, Food and Drug
Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave, Bldg. 51, rm. 2148 Silver
Spring, MD 20903,<PHONE_NUMBER>

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA is announcing an opportunity to participate in a pilot project
that involves the ongoing development and testing of a repository for
standardized clinical study data (the Janus study data warehouse). This
pilot will test the electronic receipt, processing, and storage of
standardized clinical study data, including the successful validation
and loading of data into the Janus study repository and subsequent
access of that data by reviewers using a combination of analytical and
visualization tools. The Janus study data repository is the data
warehouse component of a common, standards-based infrastructure that is
being developed jointly by FDA and the NCI to support the exchange of
clinical research data. Janus is designed to enhance the agency's
capability to manage and review standardized study data.
    CDER has been accepting voluntary electronic submissions of
standardized clinical study data since July 2004.\1\ Applicants wishing
to provide clinical study data in standardized format are advised to
follow the Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) defined by the Clinical
Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC). CDISC is an open,
multidisciplinary, nonprofit organization that has established
worldwide industry standards to support the electronic acquisition,
exchange, submission, and archiving of clinical trial data and metadata
for medical and biopharmaceutical product development (http://
www.cdisc.org).
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    Under current regulations, applicants are required to provide case
report tabulations (i.e., study data) for certain studies included in a
marketing application (see 21 CFR 314.50). In guidance for industry
titled ``Providing Regulatory Submissions in Electronic Format--Human
Pharmaceutical Product Application and Related Submissions Using the
eCTD Specifications,'' FDA makes recommendations about how to submit
documents in electronic format for investigational new drug (IND)
applications, biologic license applications (BLAs), and new drug
applications (NDAs) using the electronic common technical document
(eCTD) specifications. In Section III.E.4 of that guidance, FDA refers
to the CDISC SDTM as the Study Data Specification for voluntary
electronic submission of clinical study data.
    In addition, FDA is planning to amend the regulations governing the
format in which clinical study data and bioequivalence data are
required to be submitted for NDAs, BLAs, and abbreviated new drug
applications (ANDAs).\2\ This proposal would revise FDA's regulations
to require that clinical data submitted for NDAs, BLAs, and ANDAs, and
their supplements and amendments: (1) Be provided in electronic format
and (2) use a standardized data structure, terminology, and code sets
as referenced in FDA guidance to enable efficient and comprehensive
data review.
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    The Janus study data repository is being developed by FDA and NCI
through the Interagency Oncology Task Force (IOTF), which was
established in 2003 to enable the two organizations to share knowledge
and resources to facilitate the development of new cancer drugs and
speed the development and their delivery to patients. As part of the
IOTF agreement, FDA is working with NCI to build tools and an
environment that facilitates and streamlines electronic interaction and
collaboration among FDA and its stakeholders in the regulatory review
process. The Janus initiative is part of a larger effort to implement a
common, standards-based electronic infrastructure that supports the
submission, validation, data warehousing, access, and analysis of
structured scientific data to support regulatory review.
    Phase 1 of the Janus implementation effort was a proof of concept
pilot that successfully demonstrated the ability to load SDTM data into
Janus, extract data from Janus using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)
query tools, and produce data from Janus in SDTM format. Phase 2 of
this initiative involved development of an operational pilot that
includes a data import and validation facility, the integration of
reviewer tools with the Janus repository, and provision of reviewer
access to the data via selected analytical and visualization tools.
Validation criteria for processing SDTM submissions were developed for
use in that pilot based on the SDTM implementation guide and FDA
business requirements. The SDTM validation specification for Janus
established the business rules for error-checking functions that
determine whether SDTM submission data can be loaded successfully into
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    CDER has received a limited number of SDTM submissions since it
began accepting these standardized datasets. Our experience with these
submissions during the phase 2 pilot has shown that additional
collaboration with sponsors will be needed on the preparation,
submission, and analysis of SDTM datasets to facilitate a common
understanding of the data quality requirements that are necessary to
realize long-term benefits of an integrated clinical trials data
repository.
    As a result, FDA is now announcing the start of phase 3 of the
Janus operational pilot, which will enable a wider stakeholder
community to participate in the Janus development initiative. The goals
of the phase 3 pilot are as follows:
     Transition the phase 2 pilot to operational production;
     Test the electronic processing of standardized clinical
study data, including the successful validation and loading of data
into the Janus study repository and subsequent access to that data by
reviewers using a combination of analytical and visualization tools;
     Test a new XML-based submission format for CDISC content
(CDISC-HL7

messages, see below) currently under development;
     Extend the Janus logical data model and service-oriented
architecture to support submission of CDISC-HL7 messages;
     Integrate with NCI's Enterprise Vocabulary Service (EVS);
     Test the integration and analysis of clinical study data
stored in Janus with pharmacogenomic data currently being received
through the Voluntary Genomic Data Submissions (VGDS) program.\4\
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    A desired outcome of the phase 3 pilot is a production environment
that supports the routine processing and management of all structured
clinical study data provided in regulatory submissions.
    The phase 3 operational pilot will also test a new submission
format. Currently, SDTM datasets are provided in SAS transport format.
FDA recognizes the limitations of the outdated SAS transport format and
intends to transition towards a new, more robust XML-based submission
format. FDA is currently sponsoring a project within HL7\5\ to develop
a standard XML exchange format (called ``messages'') for standardized
clinical study data content as defined by CDISC. This ``CDISC Content
to HL7 Message Project'' will enable the exchange of clinical study
data in a standardized HL7-XML-based format. We believe this will
facilitate loading study data into Janus and provide additional
benefits. A successful phase 3 pilot will also enable FDA to routinely
accept HL7-XML-based clinical study data submissions.
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    \5\ Health Level Seven in an American Standards Institute
(ANSI)-accredited standards development organization operating in
the health care arena. See http://www.hl7.org. (FDA has verified the
Web site address, but FDA is not responsible for any subsequent
changes to the Web site after this document publishes in the Federal
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    Concurrent with the phase 3 pilot, CDER also will be exploring ways
to integrate related data standards initiatives with the Janus effort.
These related initiatives include the enhancement of the current Janus
logical model to incorporate preclinical and pharmacogenomics data and
product safety data. Future efforts will continue to focus on business
information requirements for managing product life-cycle data across
all FDA regulated products.

II. Pilot Project Description

    This pilot project is part of an ongoing effort to improve the
efficiency of the review of study data within CDER. As we gain
additional experience from this pilot, CDER expects to update its study
data submission technical specifications as part of a continuing
process to improve the quality of clinical study data provided
electronically.

A. Approach

    CDER is seeking applicants who have submitted or are planning to
submit in the near future (i.e., within 6 months of publication of this
notice) SDTM files in a regulatory submission in accordance with
existing guidance and technical specifications. Our experience during
phase 2 has shown that SDTM files routinely fail the Janus validation
procedures and cannot be loaded into Janus automatically. Pilot
participants should agree to work closely with Janus technical staff to
review the validation errors, correct them, and resubmit the files. The
ability to successfully load data into the Janus repository is an
important pilot milestone. Experience gained as a result of working
with participating sponsors during this pilot will help us improve the
validation criteria, which subsequently will help improve the quality
of future study data submissions. Pilot participants will also gain
valuable experience in creating and submitting quality standardized
data submissions. Of particular interest are pilot participants who are
also able to provide pharmacogenomic data (i.e., VGDS) with the CDISC
data. This will enable us to test the integration of clinical data
stored in Janus with pharmacogenomic data. Although a VGDS is not
required to participate in this pilot, it is a desirable component of
the pilot and is encouraged whenever possible.
    From this pool of pilot participants, we are also seeking five to
eight companies willing to supply study data in the new HL7 XML format
(in addition to SDTM datasets) for testing, processing, and loading
into Janus. FDA will provide some technical support with the new HL7
XML format, such as help in understanding and interpreting the new
specifications. Those who participate in this part of the pilot also
will be provided secure access to their data in Janus so they can test
the integrity of their data within the Janus environment. Although the
SDTM files are part of a regulatory submission, all of the activities
involved in this pilot will be conducted outside of a regulatory
setting. That is, the SDTM datasets will be reviewed according to
current review practices for any electronic dataset submission, and
pilot activities will not impact the regulatory review clock, will not
affect or delay reviewability assessments, filability decisions, or any
regulatory actions.

B. How to Participate

    Requests to participate in the pilot project should be submitted to
the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). Requests are to be
identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of
this document. The pilot enrollment period will last 6 months following
publication of this notice. The pilot is expected to last approximately
1 year, but this duration will be subject to change as the pilot
progresses. Updates to the pilot will be publicly posted on the FDA
Janus Operational Pilot Web page.\6\
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III. Comments

    Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management
(see ADDRESSES) written or electronic comments regarding this pilot
project. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper
copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one
paper copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found
in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be
seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.

    Dated: August 8, 2008.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0911]

Recreational Boating Safety Grants for Nonprofit Organizations

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes several possible ``areas of
interest'' for which fiscal year (FY) 2015 national nonprofit
organization grants could be awarded, and requests public comments on
which areas the Coast Guard should select.

DATES: Comments must be submitted to the online docket via http://www.regulations.gov, or reach the Docket Management Facility, on or
before October 28, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments using one of the listed methods, and see
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for more information on public comments.
     Online--http://www.regulations.gov following Web site
instructions.
     Fax--202-372-1932.
     Mail or hand deliver--Docket Management Facility (CG-BSX-
24), U.S. Coast Guard, Room 4M24-14, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
SE., Washington, DC 20593-7501. Hours for hand delivery are 9 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays (telephone 202-
372-1060). To be sure someone is there to help you, please call before
coming.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about this document
call or

email Carlin Hertz, Nonprofit Grants Coordinator;<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For information about viewing or submitting
material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, toll free 1-800-647-5527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Comments

    We encourage you to comment or submit relevant material in response
to this notice. Submissions will be shared with members of the National
Boating Safety Advisory Committee (NBSAC), a group that consists of
members of the public who advise the Coast Guard on boating safety, and
who operate in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The
next NBSAC meeting will occur on November 6, 2014. NBSAC may recommend
the areas of interest that should be the focus of Coast Guard boating
safety grants to nonprofit organizations in FY 2015. Minutes of the
November meeting will be posted on NBSAC's Web site, http://homeport.uscg.mil/NBSAC.
    Mark your submission with docket number USCG-2014-0911 and explain
your reasons for any suggestion or recommendation. Provide personal
contact information so that we can contact you if we have questions
regarding your comments; but note that all comments will be posted to
the online docket without change and that any personal information you
include can be searchable online (see the Federal Register Privacy Act
notice regarding our public dockets, 73 FR 3316, Jan. 17, 2008).
    Mailed or hand-delivered comments should be in an unbound 8\1/2\ x
11 inch format suitable for reproduction. The Docket Management
Facility will acknowledge receipt of mailed comments if you enclose a
stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope with your submission.
    Documents mentioned in this notice and all public comments, are in
our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by
following the Web site's instructions. You can also view the docket at
the Docket Management Facility (see the mailing address under
ADDRESSES) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.

Discussion

    This notice is issued under the authority of, but is not required
by, 46 U.S.C. 13102. It concerns the annual recreational boating safety
grants that the Coast Guard issues to nonprofit organizations. We have
not issued such a notice in previous years, and, depending on the
public response to this year's notice, we may or may not issue similar
notices in future years.
    The Coast Guard's national recreational boating safety program aims
to reduce accidents, injuries and deaths on America's waterways and to
facilitate safe enjoyable boating. It promotes greater uniformity among
States and localities in boating safety laws, enforcement, and
administration. The program also encourages boating safety activity by
nonprofit organizations, and each year makes grants to such
organizations. This notice discusses eight possible areas of interest
for which grants might be awarded in FY 2015. We invite public comments
on these eight areas or others that the public feels we should address.
Comments can discuss environmental or other concerns you have about a
possible area of interest, and can include or cite relevant information
or data.
    The following possible areas of interest for FY 2015 are intended
to support boating safety outreach strategies and goals that we have
developed in consultation with NBSAC. For each possible area, grantees
would need to develop performance metrics to demonstrate their success,
and report to the Coast Guard on their accomplishments. For each area,
we may award grants to multiple applicants. We invite your comments on
each of these, and to suggest other possible areas of interest we
should consider.
    1. Year-Round Safe Boating Campaign. The campaign would function
nationally, throughout the year, be coordinated with other safety
initiatives and media events, and would--
     Align with the National Recreational Boating Safety
Strategic Plan, particularly Objective 2: Boating Safety Outreach
     Target specific boating safety topics and specific boater
market segments;
     Reach boaters at the local level;
     Promote the RBS Program's ``Boat Responsibly'' brand;
     Educate boaters about the consequences of drinking
alcohol, taking drugs, or other irresponsible behavior on the water;
     Educate boaters about reporting boating accidents;
     Stress the importance of wearing life jackets and getting
boater safety training; and
     Emphasize that boat operators are responsible for their
own safety and that of their passengers.
    2. Outreach and Awareness Conference. This possible area of
interest would use a conference instead of a year-round campaign to
focus on the topics discussed under the first possible area of
interest, in support of the National Recreational Boating Safety
Strategic Plan's Objective 2--Boating Safety Outreach. Conference
organizers must focus on professional development opportunities for
conference participants. The conference must include a session for
grant recipients to give brief reports on completed grant projects and
on plans for using new Coast Guard grants. Three to six months after
the conference, the organizers must survey participants on the long
term impacts of the conference and include survey results in their
final report.
    3. Standardize Statutes and Regulations. In this possible area of
interest, the grantee would develop programs to achieve measurable
standardization and reciprocity among State boating safety statutes and
regulations and how they are administered and enforced, especially with
respect to accident reporting, boater education, and life jacket wear
requirements. This standardization should be compatible with other
State boating safety efforts and promote RBS program effectiveness, the
use of Coast Guard-approved boater education programs, and improved
administration of Coast Guard-approved vessel numbering and accident
reporting systems. The grantee's final report must include an updated
comprehensive guide to State recreational boating safety laws and
regulations.
    4. Accident Investigation Seminars. In this possible area of
interest, the grantee would develop a Coast Guard-approved curriculum
and materials for seminars for Federal and State recreational boating
accident investigators in support of the National Recreational Boating
Safety Strategic Plan's Objective 9--Boating Accident Reporting. The
curriculum must cover the requirements of 46 U.S.C. 6102 and 33 CFR
parts 173 subpart C, part 174 subparts C & D (in particular the
accident-reporting system administration requirements of 33 CFR
174.103), and part 179. Between four and eight 60-student regional
seminars would be required, as well as between two and four advanced
courses at the National Transportation Safety Board Training Facility
in Ashburn, Virginia, or some other appropriate location. Three 20-
student regional train-the-trainer seminars would also be required.
Seminar locations must be approved by the Coast Guard. Each seminar
would reserve at least four places for Coast Guard marine investigators
to be

assigned by the Coast Guard. Each regional seminar must cover an
overview of recreational boat accident investigations, witness
interviews, collision dynamics, evidence collection and preservation,
diagramming, and report writing with an emphasis on adherence to
definitions and detail in the accident narrative. The advanced seminars
must include instruction in the investigation of video-simulated
accidents with actual recreational boats used as training aids.
    5. Life Jacket Wear. The grantee in this possible area of interest
would provide reliable estimates of nationwide recreational boater life
jacket wear rates. This estimate will directly address the National
Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Plan's Strategy 4.1--Track and
Evaluate Life Jacket Wear Rates. Estimates could be developed on an
annual or biennial basis, using paid or volunteer observers, and must
be based on actual observation of a representative sample of boaters on
high-use lakes, rivers, and bays. Methods for developing estimates must
be replicable from year to year and must be able to collect data by
number, type, length, operation, and activity of boats and by boater
age and gender.
    6. Voluntary Standards Development. The grantee in this possible
area of interest would develop and carry out a program to promote the
development of technically sound voluntary standards for building
recreational boats. Development of these standards will address the
National Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Plan's Strategy 7.3--
Manufacturer Outreach. The standards must help reduce accidents in
which stability, speed, operator inattention, and navigation lights are
factors. For example, standards could be developed for labeling
flybridge capacity or horsepower rating, or for minimizing operator
distraction, or for determining the effects of underwater or decorative
lighting.
    7. Safety Training for Urban Youth. The grantee in this possible
area of interest would build a sustainable network of training
providers for urban youth, who in the past 10 years, according to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have been involved in the
most water-based fatalities. This effort must support Objectives 2 and
3 of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program Strategic Plan--
Boating Safety Outreach and Advanced and/or On the Water, Skills Based
Boating Education. Training should provide structured, engaging, in-
depth opportunities for learning basic boating safety and for
practicing on-the-water boating safety skills and must promote the
``Boat Responsibly'' brand.
    8. ``Boating Under the Influence'' (BUI) Detection and Enforcement.
The grantee in this possible area of interest would develop and conduct
train-the-trainer and BUI detection and enforcement training courses
for State and local marine patrol officers, Coast Guard boarding
officers and others. The goal of the training would be to give students
the knowledge and skills they need to deter recreational boater alcohol
use and alcohol-related accidents. These courses will directly address
National Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Plan Strategy 6.2, Train
marine law enforcement officers in Boating Under the Influence and
Strategy 6.3, Expand nationwide use of the validated Standardized Field
Sobriety Tests (SFST).

    Dated: October 1, 2014.
Jonathan C. Burton,
Captain, Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
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