All employees where there is a potential exposure to airborne lead at any level shall inform employees of the content of Appendices A and B of the regulation.
Requirements described in the regulation.
Upon initial assignment to duties

Annual refresher
1-2 hours

Lockout/Tagout Program - The Control of Hazardous Energy
29 CFR 1910.147
Any employee, who during the course of their job is or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the  prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.
Type and level of training is dependent upon whether the employee is an "authorized" employee, an "affected employee" or other.
Initial training upon employment or change in duties

Additional training required with change in procedure or process, equipment, or if a deficiency in knowledge is observed.
1-4 hours

Lockout/Tagout Program Administrator
Employees serving as facility Lockout/Tagout program administrators
Optional training on LOTO requirements and administrative practices.
Upon assuming duties.
16 hours

Lockout/Tagout Program Awareness
Collateral Duty Health and Safety personnel  -  required course

General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties

1 hour

Machine Guarding Awareness
Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Machine Safeguarding Awareness
Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Manlifts
29 CFR 1910.68
All employees who may be engaged in utilizing these platforms for building maintenance.
General Awareness and specific provisions as outlined in the Standard.
Must be provided by powered platform competent person.
Prior to use and as needed
1-8 hours
The certification record shall be prepared at the completion of the training required and shall be maintained in a file for the duration of the employee's employment.
Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal  Awareness
29 CFR 1926 Subpart H
29 CFR 1910.176
Employees who handle, transport, and store materials. They may do so by hand, manually operated equipment, or power operated equipment.
Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties

1 hour

Means of Egress Awareness
Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties

1 hour

Medical Emergencies in Field Activities Awareness
Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- required course
General Awareness

Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Medical Emergencies in Laboratory Activities Awareness
Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Medical Surveillance Awareness

{Organization-specific Order}
All employees with the potential for exposure to occupational hazards (i.e., chemical, radiological, and/or biological agents) and/or physical stressors.

Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- required course

Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  required course
Awareness/User
Advise personnel of the process and requirements.
Initial  -  provided to each worker before, or at the time of, his or her enrollment into the medical surveillance program)

Upon any changes to the program
1 hour

Medical Training - Annual EMT Certification
Employees required to provide first aid at a level greater than general first aid.
Licensing and certification requirements vary by state.  See State regulations for details.
Annual
Varies by State
See state regulatory requirements.
Methylene Chloride
29 CFR 1910.1052
Each employee whose job involves potential exposure to methylene chloride.
In addition to general awareness training (Haz Com), the employer must address specific hazards and medical surveillance
Upon initial assignment to duties

As needed dependent upon the employee's understanding of the material

If there is a change in process
1 hour

Methylenedianiline
29 CFR 1910.1050
Any employee involved in the processing, use, and handling of products containing MDA.  See regulation for exemptions.
In addition to general awareness training (Haz Com), the employer must address specific hazards and medical surveillance.
Upon initial assignment to duties

Annual refresher
1 hour

Microbiological Laboratory Safety Training
Optional course as determined by OSH manager.  Laboratory employees that have exposure to microbiological hazards
Content to be determined by OSH manager.
Varies
Varies

Mine Safety Awareness
Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- elective course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties.
1 hour

Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and Marine Operations
29 CFR 1926 Subpart O
Any employee whose duties require operation of earthmoving equipment, pile driving equipment, vehicles that operate within an off-highway jobsite, not open to public traffic, and some marine applications.
Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties

As needed to maintain proficiency
4-8 hours

Motorized Utility Vehicle Operator Training

{Organization-specific Order}

Any employee whose duties require operation of Motorized Utility Vehicle  - Off-road, self-propelled, all terrain vehicle (ATV) operations
Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties

As needed to maintain proficiency
2-4 hours

Multi-Piece & Single Piece Rim Wheels
29 CFR 1910.177
Any employee who services either multi piece or single piece rim wheels.
Level of training to ensure competency and understanding of applicable data and safety information.
Upon initial assignment to duties

As needed to ensure competency
1-2  hours

Nanomaterials Awareness
Employees with the potential for exposure to nanomaterials

Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  elective course
General Awareness
Prior to use or potential exposure to nanomaterials
1 hour

Natural Hazards Awareness
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(4)
Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- required course
General Awareness training on hazardous plants, insects, animals, and weather conditions.
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Nerve Agent Antidotes Kit-User Training
OSWER Directive 9200.51
OSCs
Special training for {Organization-specific Professionals and Volunteers} (as needed)
Initial and periodically thereafter
1 hour

New Employee General Safety and Health Orientation
29 CFR 1960
{Organization-specific Order}
All Employees
General Awareness training for all new employees
Within 2 weeks of employment
1-2 hours

Non-ionizing Radiation

Any personnel potentially exposed to non-ionizing radiation other than laser radiation and request training in such hazards recognition and mitigation.  Ex.  UV, IR, MRI, Microwave
Refer to ACGIH TLVs for recommended exposure levels (note: OSHA at 29 CFR 1910.97 has exposure limits for microwave radiation)
As needed
As needed

Occupant Emergency Plan Annual Area Warden Training
Employees designated as Area Wardens for OEPs.
Training on specific duties during workplace emergencies.

Annual
1 hour

Occupant Emergency Plan Awareness Training
All Employees

Note:  Equivalent to Emergency Action Plan Training.  GSA owned facilities use OEPs instead of EAPs.
Training to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies.

Upon employment

Whenever the employee's responsibilities or designated actions under the plan change

Whenever the plan is changed
1 hour

Occupant Emergency Plan Team Training - Annual
Employees serving as OEP team members.
Training on specific duties during workplace emergencies.
Annual
1 hour

Occupational Noise Exposure
29 CFR 1910.95
29 CFR 1926.52
Each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels.
Note: Exposure levels differ for construction employees.

Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- required course

Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  elective course
General Awareness and specific provisions as outlined in the standard.
Training in the use and care of all hearing protectors provided to employees in the Hearing Conservation Program.
Initial  -  prior to any known high noise exposure or enrollment in the hearing conservation program

Annually  -  for each employee included in the hearing conservation program
30-45 minutes

Office Safety Awareness
Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

OSH Act and OSHA Standards Awareness
Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Overexertion Injuries Awareness

Field employees
OSCs
OSC OSH Manual, Physical Stress Management
Initial then as needed
1 hour

Overhead & Gantry Cranes
29 CFR 1910.179
Any employee who operates an overhead or gantry crane. (Defined as a machine for lifting or lowering a load and moving it.)
Training specific to lifting the load and to the fire extinguishers that may be on site.
Upon initial assignment to duties

As needed

Fire extinguisher training is required annually
1-2 hours depending upon operator qualifications

Oxygen-fuel Gas Welding & Cutting
29 CFR 1910.253
Any employee who performs oxygen-fuel gas welding and/or cutting.
General competency training required in the rules and the operation of the covered equipment.
Initially and as needed
1-2 hours depending upon operator qualifications

Personal Protective Equipment
29 CFR 1910.132
29 CFR 1926 Subpart E
Employees who are required to don personal protective equipment as part of their assigned duties.

Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- required course

Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  required course

Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  required course
General Awareness

Initial training prior to donning PPE

Additional training required for change in PPE

Change in process

If employee understanding is in question.

Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
 -  annual refresher course required

Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  annual refresher course required
45 minutes  -  1 hour

Pesticides Safety Awareness
Employees using or potentially exposed to pesticides, herbicides, rodenticides, etc.

Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- elective course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties

Upon identification of potential exposure to pesticides
1 hour

Physical Hazards  -  Manual Labor  Awareness

Employees performing manual labor.
OSCs
{Task-specific} OSH Manual, Physical Stress Management Program

   * How overexertion injuries occur.
   * Symptoms and consequences of overexertion injuries.
   * Job tasks which cause injuries.
   * Methods to minimize injury.
   * Reporting injuries.
Initial then as needed
1 hour

Physical Hazards  -  Vibrational Stress  Awareness

Initial training upon employment and as needed thereafter
OSC OSH Manual, Physical Stress Management Program

Training on identification and minimizing vibration hazards.
Initial then as needed
1 hour

Physical Hazards Awareness
General Awareness
OSCs

General Awareness

OSC OSH Manual, Physical Stress Management
Varies
1 hour

Planning and Preparation for Field Activities
Field Safety and Health - General Awareness -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Planning and Preparation for Laboratory Activities
Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Portable Fire Extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.157
All employees of facilities that provide portable fire extinguisher access to employees.

Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- required course

Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  required course
For employees with access, provides an educational program to familiarize workers with the general principles of fire extinguisher use.
If employees are expected to use portable fire extinguishers, must provide hands-on training in using this equipment.
The level of training must be specific to the extinguisher in use in incipient stage fire-fighting. Users training should include a `hands on' demonstration.
Upon employment

Annually thereafter for employees designated to use firefighting equipment.
1-4 hours

Powder Activated Tool Safety Awareness
{Organization-specific Order}
Employees utilizing powder activated tools
General Safety Awareness of the hazards and safe use of powder activated tools.
Upon initial assignment and as needed.
1 to 3 hours

Powered Industrial Trucks
29 CFR 1910.178
Any employee, who during the course of their employment drives or uses any mobile power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materials. Powered industrial trucks can be ridden or controlled by a walking operator.
Level of training is determined by operator proficiency.
Upon initial assignment to duties

See refresher requirements at:

Powered Industrial Trucks  -  Triennial Refresher

4-5 hours

Powered Industrial Trucks  -  Triennial Refresher
29 CFR 1910.178
Any employee, who during the course of their employment drives or uses any mobile power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materials. Powered industrial trucks can be ridden or controlled by a walking operator
Level of training is determined by operator proficiency.
Refresher:

At least every 3 years and:

If the operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner.

If the operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident.

If the operator has received an evaluation that reveals that the operator is not operating the truck safely

If the operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck.

If a condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safety operation of the truck.

4-5 hours

Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance
29 CFR 1910.66
All employees who may be engaged in utilizing powered platforms for building maintenance.
General Awareness and specific provisions as outlined in the Standard.
Must be provided by powered platform competent person.
Upon initial assignment to duties and as needed
1-8 hours
The certification record shall be prepared at the completion of the training required and shall be maintained in a file for the duration of the employee's employment.
Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals 29 CFR 1910.119
29 CFR 1926.64
Employees working in operations which involve a chemical at or above the specified threshold quantities.
Initial training involves an overview of the process and shall include emphasis on the specific safety and health hazards, emergency operations including shutdown, and safe work practices applicable to the employee's job tasks.
Initial training prior to being involved in operating procedures

See refresher requirements at:

Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals  - Triennial Refresher
29 CFR 1910.119
29 CFR 1926.64
Varies
The employer shall prepare a record which contains the identity of the employee, the date of training, and the means used to verify that the employee understood the training.
Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals  - Triennial Refresher
29 CFR 1910.119
29 CFR 1926.64
Employees working in operations which involve a chemical at or above the specified threshold quantities.
Initial training involves an overview of the process and shall include emphasis on the specific safety and health hazards, emergency operations including shutdown, and safe work practices applicable to the employee's job tasks.
At least every 3 years and:

More often if necessary, to each employee involved in operating a process to assure that the employee understands and adheres to the current operating procedures of the process.

Varies
The employer shall prepare a record which contains the identity of the employee, the date of training, and the means used to verify that the employee understood the training.
Radiation Dosimetry Awareness
Employees participating in the radiation dosimetry program
General Awareness training on dosimetry requirements and proper wearing of assigned dosimetry
Upon enrollment in the program
30 min  -  1 hour

Radiation Safety Awareness
10 CFR 19
29 CFR 1910.1096
29 CFR 1926.53
Any workers who frequent radiation areas or areas where radioactive materials are located or may be used, but do not use such materials in their occupation.

Includes ancillary personnel (e.g., clerical, housekeeping, security) whose duties may require them to work in the vicinity of radioactive material.

Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- elective course

Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  elective course

Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  elective course
General Awareness  -  Instruction provided in accordance with 10 CFR 19
Dependent on specific licensee procedures

Upon initial assignment to duties

<= 1 Hour estimated, but may be dependent on specific licensee procedures
Life of license

Radiation safety training records of employees shall be maintained by the local OSH manager.  Duplicate individual training records are also to be provided to Human Resources for placement into the permanent personnel file of {Organization} employees.
Radiation Safety Officer
10 CFR 30.33(a)(3)
Employees serving as Radiation Safety Officer for their location.
Experience and training sufficient for the use of the material for the purpose requested in such manner as to protect health and minimize danger to life or property;
Before assuming duties

40 hours

Radiation Worker  -  Advanced Biennial Refresher
{Organization-specific guideline}
See listing - Radiation Worker  -  Advanced Training

See GL 38 and OSC OSH Manual, Radiation Safety Program
Refresher: every 2 years (biennial)
1-2 hours

Radiation Worker  Basic Training

10 CFR 19
10 CFR 30
{Organization-specific guideline}

Any workers who use radioactive materials in their occupation.

Training in principles and practices of radioactive material use and measuring/monitoring methods -  per 10 CFR 19 & 10 CFR 30 - degree of training necessary is dependent on specific licensee procedures and types/quantities of radioactive materials and/or radiation producing devices used at the facility.
Dependent on specific licensee procedures

See refresher requirements at:

Radiation Worker  -  Biennial Refresher

Dependent on specific licensee procedures

Minimum 4 hours (GL38)
Life of license

Radiation safety training records of employees shall be maintained by the local OSH manager.  Duplicate individual training records are also to be provided to Human Resources for placement into the permanent personnel file of {Organization} employees.
Radiation Worker  -  Biennial Refresher

10 CFR 19
10 CFR 30
{Organization-specific guideline}
{Task-specific} OSH Manual, Radiation Safety Program
Any workers who use radioactive materials in their occupation.

10 CFR 19
10 CFR 30
{Organization-specific guideline}

Training in principles and practices of radioactive material use and measuring/monitoring methods -  per 10 CFR 19 & 10 CFR 30 - degree of training necessary is dependent on specific licensee procedures and types/quantities of radioactive materials and/or radiation producing devices used at the facility.
Every 2 years (biennial) per {Organization-specific guideline}

1 hour

Radiation Worker -  Advanced Training

{Organization-specific guideline}

Those who routinely engage in, or expect to routinely engage in, work  assignments in the field where the potential for exposure to ionizing radiation exists

Those who engage in emergency response activities where the potential for exposure to ionizing radiation exists

 Those who are responsible for recognizing the need for, and requesting, expert radiation safety or health physics support in laboratory or field settings OSH Managers, RSOs, and RPRs, when assuming appointed duties under this Program.
See {Organization-specific guideline and Task-specific OSH Manual}, Radiation Safety Program
Upon initial assignment to duties

See refresher training requirements at:

Radiation Worker  -  Advanced Biennial Refresher
Initial: 4-5 days (usually off-site)

Radiation safety training records of employees shall be maintained by the local OSH manager.  Duplicate individual training records are also to be provided to Human Resources for placement into the permanent personnel file of {Organization} employees.
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Training Awareness

All employees involved in hazardous waste generation, identification, handling or disposal that are not covered by Large Quantity or Small Quantity Training Requirements.  (Ex.  Conditionally Exempt SQG employees)
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment then as needed.
1-4 hours

Reproductive Hazards Awareness

Employees working with or in an area with any of these substances as listed under OSHA and other recognized standards as reproductive hazards.

Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  elective course
General Awareness
Prior to use or potential exposure
1 hour

Resistance Welding
29 CFR 1910.255
Any employee who performs resistance welding.
General competency training so that the employee is properly instructed & judged competent.
Upon initial assignment to duties and as needed
1-2 hours depending upon operator qualifications

Respiratory Protection - Annual Refresher
29 CFR 1910.134
{Organization-specific order}
Employees wearing respiratory protection devices.  Must be enrolled in the respiratory protection program to include medical exam and fit testing of respirator.
See 29 CFR 1910.134(k)
Every 12 months
1 hour

Respiratory Protection  -  Fit Testing Operator Training
Personnel operation
Optional training to provide proficiency in administering respirator fit tests.
Upon assignment to fit testing duties
8 hours

Respiratory Protection - User Training
29 CFR 1910.134
29 CFR 1926.103
{Organization-specific order}
Employees wearing respiratory protection devices.  Must be enrolled in the respiratory protection program to include medical exam and fit testing of respirator.

See 29 CFR 1910.134(k)
Initial: prior to wearing any respirator

See refresher requirements at:
Respiratory Protection - Annual Refresher
29 CFR 1910.134
{Organization-specific order}
1 hour

Respiratory Protection Awareness
29 CFR 1910.134
29 CFR 1926.103

Employees who perform work that may require wearing respiratory protection devices.

Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- required course

Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  required course

Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  elective course
General Awareness/User
Initial upon assignment to field, laboratory, or collateral health & safety duties.

1-2 hours

{Organization-specific Volunteer} Response Support Corps Orientation Deployment Awareness
{Organization} Response Support Corps Members
General Awareness training provided by FEMA to personnel who may be involved in an incident response.
Upon enrollment in {Organization-specific} Response Support Corp
1-2 hours
Upon completion, members should provide OSH manager a copy of certificate and enter completion in RSC database.
Safety & Health Management System  -  Employee Awareness

BSI-OHSAS 18001

All employees, whether or not they are associated with hazards having unacceptable residual risks, shall receive general SHMS awareness training.

Risk specific training is provided for those individuals that are associated with hazards having unacceptable residual risks that may not be competent on the basis of education, training or experience.
General Awareness

Competency
Annual
1 hour

As needed
Retention dates and disposition assigned by the organization

Safety Officer  -  {Agency} 404
{Organization-specific order}
Personnel who have completed Incident Command System I-100, 200, 300, 400 level courses and who have been identified to fill the Safety Officer or Assistant Safety Officer positions on an Incident Management Team

Specialized training to enable personnel to:
   * Arrive at the incident, properly equipped, gather information to assess the assignment, and begin initial planning activities of a Safety Officer
   * Identify, prioritize, and mitigate hazards and risks on the incident
   * Plan, staff, and manage the safety organization to meet the needs of the incident
   * Coordinate and plan with the command and general staff to assist in safely accomplishing the overall incident objectives
   * Ensure that the preparation of special reports for the final incident package and incident close out with agency administrator is completed
Initial training
40 hours

Scaffolding
29 CFR 1926 Subpart L (450-454)

Each employee who performs work while on a scaffold.

Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- elective course
Enable employee to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.
Prior to use and as needed based on deficient worker performance and knowledge.

Upon change in scaffold type or other protective equipment used.
1 hour

Select Agents - CDC Registry Awareness

Employees working with or in an area with any of these substances as listed by the CDC under the National Select Agent Registry

Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  elective course
General Awareness
Prior to use or potential exposure
1 hour

Signs, Signals and Barricades
29 CFR 1926 Subpart G
General Awareness
Awareness
As needed
1 hour

Sling Safety Awareness
Employees utilizing slings in conjunction with cranes, derricks, and hoists to hold their suspended loads.

Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  elective course.
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties

1 hour

Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Management
40  CFR  262.34(d)(5)
All employees involved in hazardous waste generation, identification, handling or disposal, and spill response of a small quantity generator.
General Awareness -
Identification of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation area requirements, hazardous waste program elements.
Proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies.
Upon initial assignment to duties
See refresher requirements at:

Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Management (Annual Refresher)
40 CFR 262.34(d)(5)

Dependent on duties

Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Management (Annual Refresher)
40 CFR 262.34(d)(5)
All employees involved in hazardous waste generation, identification, handling or disposal, and spill response of a small quantity generator.
General Awareness -
Identification of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation area requirements, hazardous waste program elements.
Proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies.
Refresher as necessary, recommended annually
1 hour

Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs & Tags
29 CFR 1910.145
All employees
All employees must have general awareness training in danger, caution and safety signs in their work environment.
Upon employment and as needed
15-30 minutes

Spill Prevention and Clean-up Laboratory Awareness

Laboratory Safety and Health - General Awareness -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan Training

40 CFR 112
Personnel involved in oil spill response activities / SPCC duties.
Training on SPCC plan and individual responsibilities.

It is recommended that the training program be based on the USCG's Training Elements for Oil Spill Response, as applicable to facility operations. An alternative program can also be acceptable subject to approval by the Regional Administrator.
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 to 3 hours

Spray Finishing Safety Awareness
Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  Elective course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Stack Sampling Safety Awareness
Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- elective course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG)
29 CFR 1910.110
Any employee performing installation, removal, operation, and maintenance work involving LPG shall be properly trained in such functions.
General Awareness training and emergency training.
Upon initial assignment to duties and as needed
1 hour

Subsurface Investigations Safety Awareness
Field Safety and Health - General Awareness
- elective course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Temporary Labor Camps  -  First Aid
29 CFR 1910.142
Any employee manning a first aid station within a temporary labor camp.
Specific training: First Aid facilities shall be under the control of a person trained to administer first aid and shall be readily accessible for use at all times.

Upon initial assignment to duties

Refresher  -  as recommended by the American Red Cross
4 hours

Tools  -  Hand and Power
29 CFR 1926 Subpart I
Any employee utilizing hand and power tools.

Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties

As needed
1 hour

Toxic Substances Control Act Awareness

Employees working with and/or disposing polychlorinated biphenyl compounds (PCBs) or participating in other TSCA related activities.

Laboratory Safety General Awareness Employees -  elective course
General Awareness or Job Specific

Prior to use, handling, or exposure to TSCA regulated materials
1 hour

Trailer Loading and Towing
{Organization-specific order}
All employees who drive with trailers in tow for {Organization} business.
Awareness and practical application
Upon initial assignment to duties

See refresher requirements at:
Trailer Loading and Towing Triennial Refresher
{Organization-specific order}
3 hours

Trailer Loading and Towing Awareness
{Organization-specific order}
Employees whose duties may involve driving with trailers in tow.
Awareness training  -  no practical driving.  To make employees aware of need for possible further training.
As needed
30 min  -  1hour

Trailer Loading and Towing Triennial Refresher
{Organization-specific order}
All employees who drive with trailers in tow for {Organization} business.
Awareness and practical application
Recommend every 3 years

3 hours

Vehicle-mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms
29 CFR  1910.67
All employees who may be engaged in utilizing these platforms for building maintenance.
General Awareness and specific provisions as outlined in the Standard.
Must be provided by powered platform competent person.
Upon initial assignment to duties and as needed
1-8 hours
The certification record shall be prepared at the completion of the training required and shall be maintained in a file for the duration of the employee's employment.
Vinyl Chloride
29 CFR 1910.1017
29 CFR 1926.1117
Each employee engaged in vinyl chloride or polyvinyl chloride use.
General Awareness training and more advanced training specific to the health hazards encountered, first aid and emergency procedures.
Upon initial assignment to duties

Annual refresher
1-2 hours

Walking & Working Surface Safety Awareness
Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  required course
General Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties
1 hour

Welding and Cutting
29 CFR 1926 Subpart J
Employees performing welding, cutting, or brazing

Collateral Duty Health and Safety Employees  -  elective course
Awareness
Upon initial assignment to duties and as needed

2-4 hours

Workers Compensation Awareness
All employees
Optional training to provide employees and the Federal Workers Compensation Program
N/A
20 min  -  1 hour

X-ray Safety Awareness
Employees whose duties require the use of x-ray producing equipment (XRD, XRF, XPS, medical x-rays, baggage scanners, etc.)
See individual state requirements and {Organization} document "Safety Guidelines for the Installation and Operation of X-Ray Generating Equipment at {Organization} Facilities"
Prior to use of x-ray generating equipment.

Refresher as needed
1 to 4 hours

                                  -  Appendix D  -

                  Training/Competence List for {Organization}
    Position Description:  ____________{Specific position}_________________

                             Training Description
                                Training Hours
                             Frequency of Training

                             Source of Requirement

Ex:  PPE
Ex: 1.0
Ex: Every 3 yrs
Ex: 29 CFR 1910.132 Subpart I

                  Training/Competence List for {Organization}
   Position Description:  ____________{All Site Employees}_________________

                             Training Description
                                Training Hours
                             Frequency of Training

                             Source of Requirement

Ex:  Earthquake Drills
Ex: 0.5
Ex: Twice each year  -  0.25 hr ea
Washington State and
Kitsap Department of Emergency Management Recommendations

                               -  Appendix E  -

                    29 CFR 1960 Baseline Training Elements

   1. Section 19 of Public Law 91-596 (the OSH Act);

   2. Presidential Executive Order 12196, (E.O. 12196);

   3. 29 CFR 1960, Elements for Federal Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs;

   4. General awareness/orientation

   5. Individual agency's safety & health (OSH) program;

   6. How to identify applicable OSH standards;

   7. Procedures for reporting, evaluating & abating hazards;

   8. Procedures for reporting & investigating allegations of reprisal;

   9. Evaluation and abatement of hazards.

                               -  Appendix F  -

           Example of the Training Portion of the Work Control Plan

                           Work Control Plan - Training
    Training/Qualification
   List all project personnel, indicating they are authorized and competent to perform the work described.  The work actions lead is responsible for maintaining a complete up-to-date list of personnel and their full training requirements, and for ensuring that associated requirements and qualifications are maintained.

                              Employee/Guest Name
          Required Training or Associated Requirements/Qualifications

                               -  Appendix G  -
              Example of Excel Spreadsheet Used to Track Training
   Health and Safety Training - {Year}
  {Organization}
    Page 1 of 3

                      First Aid, CPR, AED Certifications
                           OSH for Committee Member
              New Employee General Safety and Health Orientation
                           Fire and Earthquake Drill
         Annual Refresher Training and/or Demonstration of Competency
                    Review of Annual Safety Audit Findings
                         Personal Protective Equipment
                           Chemical Fume Hood Safety
                      Life Support for Dive Professionals
                    Radiation Worker  -  Biennial Refresher
               Radiation Worker  -  Advanced Biennial Refresher
              Occupant Emergency Plan Annual Area Warden Training
          Safety and Health Management System  -  Employee Awareness
                           (Continued on next pages)
                                Available dates
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                               -  Appendix H  -

                                    Lesson Plan
     Course #
     (Use course number in FRM, if available)
     Course Title: Same title as "Training Name", "Course Name" or "Course Title" in Field Readiness Module, when available
     Time required
     Course:
     Topic 1:
     Topic 2:
     etc.
     Hours for the course and each topic.
     Credits

(when applicable)
Must be in accordance with recognized and established standards, regulations, or industry protocols.
Course Description

Course description shall demonstrate in brief terms that content is appropriate according to learning objectives, current literature, recognized scientific principles, judgments of experts in the subject-matter area, site-specific requirements, the audience, and/or regulatory and agency requirements.

Specify an appropriate delivery method(s) considering the audience and learning objectives, e.g. computer-based training, lecture, On-the-Job-Training (OJT), field exercises, webinars, and distance learning.

A physically safe environment fitting for the audience, delivery method, and learning objective(s) shall be specified.
Course Outline

Minimal requirement is a sequential list of topics with corresponding estimated completion times and times for questions and concerns from those receiving the training.
Prerequisites

Intended  audience
The desired trainer-to trainee ratio shall also be identified here.
Learning objectives

Learning objects shall identify:
                     *     under what conditions the knowledge, skill, or ability will be demonstrated
                     *     who is being trained
                     *     the knowledge, skill, or abilities that are to be learned
                     *     how to determine if the learning objective has been met
   Examples:
               *     Given a NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, new emergency response trainees will identify with 100% accuracy the PPE to be used when exposed to various chemicals.
               *     While participating in an on-line course, trainees will chose the correct definition of "Environmental Aspect" from a list of 5 possible definitions with 100% accuracy.

Designers/Developers Names & Qualifications

(See paragraph 6.2)
Training materials (aids & handouts)

Materials appropriate to the audience, learning objectives, and delivery method, such as specific audiovisual aids, flow charts, field exercises, handouts, or equipment to be used during the course, shall be listed.

Reference materials

Requirements for training environment
A physically safe environment fitting for the audience, delivery method, and learning objective(s) shall be specified.

Emergency evacuation procedures

Continuous improvement plan

A review of the lesson plan shall be made when training evaluations indicate there may be a need, when training needs change, and at least bi-annually.
Document Date
Revision Date

Attachments:
      1.    Training Evaluation Record (Evaluation criteria shall be specified on this form as part of lesson planning.)

                               -  Appendix I  -

                             Training Delivery Record
Course #:
Course Title:

Course Description

Course Date:
Location:
Duration: (in increments of 0.25 hours)
Training materials

     Signature of trainees who attended (trainer checks box if successful)

Attachments:
1.   Documentation of required trainer criteria, e.g. resume, certificate, license, etc.
      2.    Completed checklist demonstrating planning, preparation, delivery aids, techniques, and periods for questions and answers was accomplished.  The checklist should include specific required activities weeks before, the day before, and during the training.  It should also have a comment section to record anything that went wrong for continual improvement.

                               -  Appendix J  -
                          Training Evaluation Record
(   ) Individual evaluation record; name of trainee __________________________________
        When checked, this form is used to compile evaluation results from different perspectives for the individual.
 (   ) Summary evaluation record (all trainees)
         When checked, this form is used to compile evaluation results for all course attendees.
Course #:
Course Title:

Names of training instructor(s), facilitator(s), or provider(s)
Course Description

Course Date:
Location:

                           trainee's perspective
A separate course specific form is provided to each trainee to comment on each trainer's presentation.

Course Outline
   1.     How does the trainee rate the overall training event on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest rating.

   2. What are the positive aspects of the training:

   3.     What are the negative aspects of the training:

   4.     Topic 1, time allotted for presentation, time allotted for questions & concerns.

    What is the trainee's opinion about the time allotted?

   5.     Additional topics ....

       What is the trainee's opinion about the time allotted?

   6.     What is the trainee's opinion about the training provider?

                            trainer's perspective
Learning Objective 1

Summative assessment (check all that apply):
(   ) Pre-test
(   ) Post-test
(   ) Self-administered
(   ) Written
(   ) Oral
Trainers' comment(s):

Formative assessments (check all that apply):
(   ) Project
(   ) Skill shown in simulated environment
(   ) Skill shown to trainer in work environment
Trainers' comment(s):

Additional Objectives ...
(Same as above)

 Note: items 1, 3, 5, & 6 below shall be completed before course delivery.

   1.    Min. required participation (e.g. hours) ___________
   2.     _____ hours attended
   3.    Passing score (e.g. 70%) ______________
   4.     Final score ________ %
   5.    Procedure for failure

   6.    Management concurrence
________________________     ____________________    ___/___/___
                     title                                       signature                       date
                             workplace perspective
Learning Objective 1
Check all that apply:
(   ) Pre-training

       __________________________________________________
                Describe trainee's ability to perform learning objective

       ________________________________________/___/______
          Assessor: (e.g. supervisor, coworker)        Assessment Date

(   ) Post-training
       __________________________________________________
                Describe trainee's ability to perform learning objective

       __________________________________________________
              New factors which contributed to success or deficiencies

       ________________________________________/___/______
          Assessor: (e.g. supervisor, coworker)        Assessment Date

Additional Objectives
(same as above)

                         organization's perspective
Increase in safe work practices
      Describe added value:
       __________________________________________________

       __________________________________________________

       __________________________________________________

       __________________________________________________
(Ensure non-training factors are considered, e.g. there should be a difference before and after training.)

 Reported by: _____________________ Assessment Date __/__/__
Decrease in  work-related accidents, illnesses and near misses
Describe added value:
       __________________________________________________

       __________________________________________________

       __________________________________________________

       __________________________________________________
(Ensure non-training factors are considered, e.g. reporting of work-related accidents, illness and near misses should not be inadvertently discouraged so the organization can obtain more favorable data.)

Reported by: _____________________ Assessment Date __/__/__
Improved environmental performance
      Describe added value:
       __________________________________________________

       __________________________________________________

       __________________________________________________

       __________________________________________________
(Ensure non-training factors are considered, e.g. there should be a difference before and after training.)

Reported by: _____________________ Assessment Date __/__/__
Additional organizational goals
(same as above)

                               -  Appendix K  -

                              {Name of Trainee}
                       {Unique trainee identification #}

                          has successfully completed:

                               {Title of Course}

                        Date of completion: {XX/XX/XX}
                         Hours of instruction: {X.XX}

                                 Provided by:
                          {Name of training provider}
                        {Address of training provider}

          {Level of training or type of certificate (if applicable)}

                  {Other information required by regulation}
                         {Credits: XX hrs (if issued)}

                       ___________{Signature}___________
                          {Name of training provider}


[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53882-53885]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17061]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RD23-2-000]

North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Final Notice of
Joint Technical Conference

    As announced in the Notice of Joint Technical Conference issued in
this proceeding on May 30, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (Commission) and North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) staff will convene a technical conference on August
10, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
    The purpose of this conference is to discuss physical security of
the Bulk-Power System, including the adequacy of existing physical
security controls, challenges, and solutions. The conference will
include two parts and four panel discussions. Part 1 will address the
effectiveness of Reliability Standard CIP-014-3 (Physical Security) and
include two panels on the applicability of CIP-014-3 and minimum levels
of physical protection. Part 2 will address solutions beyond
Reliability Standard CIP-014-3 and include two panels on physical
security best practices and operational preparedness and planning a
more resilient grid.
    We note that discussions at the conference may involve issues
raised in proceedings that are currently pending before the Commission.
These proceedings include, but are not limited to:

Petition for Rulemaking, Docket No. EL23-69-000

    Attached to this Final Notice is an agenda for the technical
conference, which includes more detail for each panel. Only invited
panelists and staff from the Commission and NERC will participate in
the panel discussions. Interested parties may listen and observe, and
written comments may be submitted after the conference in Docket No.
RD23-2-000.
    The conference will be held in-person at NERC's headquarters at
3353 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 600 North Tower, Atlanta, GA 30326.
Information on travelling to NERC's Atlanta office is available here.
The conference will be open for the public to attend, and there is no
fee for attendance. It will be transcribed and webcast. Those observing
via webcast may register here. Information on this conference will also
be posted on the Calendar of Events on the Commission's website,
www.ferc.gov, prior to the event.
    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please
send an email to [email protected], call toll-free<PHONE_NUMBER>
(voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a fax to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations. The conference will also be transcribed.
Transcripts will be available for a fee from Ace Reporting, (202) 347-
3700.
    For more information about this technical conference, please
contact Terrance Clingan at [email protected] or (202) 502-
8823. For information related to logistics, please contact Lonnie
Ratliff at [email protected] or Sarah McKinley at
[email protected] or<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: August 3, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.

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Joint Physical Security Technical Conference

Agenda

Docket No. RD23-2-000

August 10, 2023

August 10, 2023

9:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern
NERC Atlanta Office, 3353 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 600--North Tower,
Atlanta, GA 30326.
Welcome and Opening Remarks (9:00-9:12 a.m.)
NERC Antitrust Compliance Guidelines and Commission Staff Disclaimer
(9:12-9:15 a.m.)
Agenda
Introduction and Background (9:15-9:30 a.m.)

    Commission and NERC staff will provide background information
relevant to discussion during the technical conference, including on
Reliability Standard CIP-014-3, the current physical security
landscape, recent Commission activities on physical security, and the
NERC report filed with the Commission in April.

Part 1: Effectiveness of Reliability Standard CIP-014-3

    Part 1 of the technical conference will focus on Reliability
Standard CIP-014-3, as it is enforced today as well as any potential
revisions to the standard resulting in subsequent versions.

Panel 1--Applicability (9:30-10:50 a.m.)

    This panel will explore the facilities subject to Reliability
Standard CIP-014-3. While the NERC report filed with the Commission did
not recommend revising the applicability section of the Standard at
this time, the report determined that this could change based on
additional information. Panelists will discuss whether the
applicability section of Reliability Standard CIP-014-3 identifies the
appropriate facilities to mitigate physical security risks to better
assure reliable operation of the Bulk-Power System. Panelists will also
discuss whether additional type(s) of substation configurations should
be studied to determine risks and the possible need for required
protections.
    This panel may include a discussion of the following topics and
questions:
    1. Is the applicability section of CIP-014-3 properly determining
transmission station/substations to be assessed for instability,
uncontrolled separation or cascading within the Interconnection?
Specifically, are the correct facilities being assessed and what
topology or characteristics should the applicable facilities have to be
subject to CIP-014? For example, are there criteria other than those in
Section 4.1.1 of CIP-014-3, such as connected to two vs. three other
station/substations and exceeding the aggregated weighted value of
3000, changing the weighting value of the table in the applicability
section, or including lower transmission voltages?
    2. Given the changing threat landscape, are there specific
transmission station/substation configurations that should be included
in the applicability section of CIP-014-3, including combinations of
stations/substations to represent coordinated attacks on multiple
facilities? What would they be and why?
    3. What other assessments (e.g., a TPL-001 planning assessment) may
be used to identify an at-risk facility or group of facilities that
should be considered for applicability under CIP-014-3? How stringent
are those assessments? Describe any procedural differences between
those other assessments and the CIP-014-3 R1 Risk Assessment. Should
CIP-014-3 apply to entities other than those transmission owners to
which 4.1.1 applies or transmission operators to which 4.1.2 applies?
    4. Should potential load loss or generation loss be considered? If
so, why, and how would potential impact be determined (e.g., how would
potential load loss be determined in advance of running an
assessment?)?
    5. Should facilities that perform physical security monitoring
functions that are not currently subject to CIP-014-3 (e.g., security
operation centers) be covered by CIP-014-3 as well? If so, what
criteria should be used?
    Moderators:
     Olutayo Oyelade, Supervisory Electrical Engineer, FERC
     Kiel Lyons, Senior Manager, Compliance Assurance, NERC
    Panelists:
     Mark Rice, Senior Power Engineer, Pacific Northwest
National Lab
     Eric Rollison, Assistant Director, Office of
Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (Department of
Energy)
     Adam Gerstnecker, Managing Principal Consultant,
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
     Jamie Calderon, Manager, NERC
     Lawrence Fitzgerald, Director, TRC Companies
Break (10:50-11:00 a.m.)

Panel 2--Minimum Level of Physical Protection (11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

    This panel will discuss the reliability goal to be achieved and
based on that goal, what, if any, mandatory minimum resiliency or
security protections should be required against facility attacks, e.g.,
site hardening, ballistic protection, etc. This panel will discuss the
scope of reliability, resilience, and security measures that are
inclusive of a robust, effective, and risk-informed approach to
reducing physical security risks. The panel will also consider whether
any minimum protections should be tiered and discuss the appropriate
criteria for a tiered approach.
    This panel may include a discussion of the following topics and
questions:
    1. What is our reliability goal? What are we protecting against to
ensure grid reliability beyond what is required in the current
standards?
    a. What are the specific physical security threats (both current
and emerging) to all stations/substations on the bulk electric system?
    b. As threats are continually evolving, how can we identify those
specific threats?
    c. How do threats vary across all stations/substations on the bulk
electric

system? How would defenses against those threats vary?
    To what extent should simultaneous attacks at multiple sites be
considered?
    2. Do we need mandatory minimum protections? If so, what should
they be?
    a. Should there be flexible criteria or a bright line?
    b. Should minimum protections be tiered (i.e., stations/substations
receive varying levels of protection according to their importance to
the grid)? How should importance be quantified for these protections?
    c. Should minimum protections be based on preventing instability,
uncontrolled separation, or cascading or preventing loss of service to
customers (e.g., as in Moore County, NC) ? If minimum protections were
to be based on something other than the instability, uncontrolled
separation, or cascading, what burden would that have on various
registered entities? If the focus is on loss of service, is it
necessary to have state and local jurisdictions involved to implement a
minimum set of protections?
    d. In what areas should any minimum protections be focused?
    i. Detection?
    ii. Assessment?
    iii. Response?
    3. To what extent would minimum protections help mitigate the
likelihood and/or reliability impact of simultaneous, multi-site
attacks?
    Moderators:
     Coboyo Bodjona, Electrical Engineer, FERC
     Lonnie Ratliff, Director, Compliance Assurance and
Certification, NERC
    Panelists:
     Travis Moran, Senior Reliability and Security Advisor,
SERC
     Mike Melvin, Director, Exelon representing Edison Electric
Institute
     Kathy Judge, Director, National Grid representing Edison
Electric Institute
     Jackie Flowers, Director, Tacoma Public Utilities

Lunch (12:30-1:00 p.m.)

    Part 2: Solutions Beyond CIP-014-3
    Part 2 of the technical conference will focus on solutions for
physical security beyond the requirements in Reliability Standard CIP-
014-3.

Panel 3--Best Practices and Operational Preparedness (1:00-2:30 p.m.)
    This panel will discuss physical security best practices for
prevention, protection, response, and recovery. The discussion will
include asset management strategies to prepare, incident training
preparedness and response, and research and development needs.
    This panel may include a discussion of the following topics and
questions:
    1. What is the physical security threat landscape for each of your
companies? What best practices have been implemented to mitigate the
risks and vulnerabilities of physical attacks on energy infrastructure?
    2. What asset management and preparedness best practices have your
member companies implemented to prevent, protect against, respond to,
and recover from physical attacks on their energy infrastructure?
    3. What research and development efforts are underway or needed for
understanding and mitigating physical security risks to critical energy
electrical infrastructure?
    4. What research and development efforts, including the development
of tools, would you like to see the National Labs undertake to assist
your companies in addressing physical threats to your critical
electrical infrastructure?
    5. What do you need or would like to see from the energy industry
to improve your ability and accuracy in addressing physical security
risks to critical energy electrical infrastructure?
    6. What best practices are in place to accelerate electric utility
situational awareness of an incident and to involve local jurisdiction
responders?
    7. What can the federal and state regulators do to assist the
energy industry in improving their physical security posture?
    8. What training improvements can NERC and the Regional Entities
implement to system operators to aid in real-time identification and
recovery procedures from physical attacks?
    9. What changes could be made to improve information sharing
between the federal government and industry?
    Moderators:
     Joseph McClelland, Director, Office of Energy
Infrastructure Security, FERC
     Bill Peterson, Director, Entity Development &
Communication, SERC
    Panelists:
     Vinit Gupta, Vice President, ITC Holdings Corp.
     Randy Horton, Director, Electric Power Research Institute
     Craig Lawton, Mission Campaign Manager, Sandia National
Lab
     Michael Ball, National Security and Resiliency Advisor,
Berkshire Hathaway Energy
     Thomas J. Galloway, Sr., President and CEO, North American
Transmission Forum
     Scott Aaronson, Senior Vice President, Edison Electric
Institute

Break (2:30-2:40 p.m.)
Panel 4--Grid Planning to Respond to and Recover from Physical and
Cyber Security Threats and Potential Obstacles (2:40-4:10 p.m.)

    This panel will explore planning to respond to and recovery from
physical and cyber security threats and potential obstacles to
developing and implementing such plans. This discussion will focus on
how best to integrate cyber and physical security with engineering,
particularly in the planning phase. The panel will discuss whether
critical stations could be reduced through best practices and how to
determine whether to mitigate the risk of a critical station or protect
it. Finally, the panel will consider the implications of the changing
resource mix on vulnerability of the grid and its resilience to
disruptions.
    This panel may include a discussion of the following topics and
questions:
    1. How can cyber and physical security be integrated with
engineering, particularly planning? What aspects of cyber and physical
security need to be incorporated into the transmission planning
process?
    2. What modifications could be made to TPL-001 to bring in broader
attack focus (e.g., coordinated attack)? What sensitivities or examined
contingencies might help identify vulnerabilities to grid attacks?
    3. Currently, if a CIP-014-3 R1 assessment deems a transmission
station/substation as ``critical'' that station/substation must be
physically protected. Are there best practices for reconfiguring
facilities so as to reduce the criticality of stations/substations?
    4. When prioritizing resources, how should entities determine which
``critical'' stations/substations to remove from the list and which to
protect? If the project is extensive and may have a long lead time to
construct, to what degree does the station/substation need to be
protected during the interim period?
    5. How will the development of the grid to accommodate the
interconnection of future renewable generation affect the resilience of
the grid to attack? Will the presence of future additional renewable
generation itself add to or detract from the resilience of the grid to
physical attack?
    6. What are the obstacles to developing a more resilient grid? What
strategies can be used to address these obstacles?
    a. Cost?
    b. Siting?
    c. Regulatory Barriers?
    d. Staffing/training?
    Moderators:
     Terry Clingan, Electrical Engineer, FERC
     Ryan Quint, Director, Engineering and Security
Integration, NERC
    Panelists:
     Ken Seiler, Vice President, PJM Interconnection

     Tracy McCrory, Vice President, Tennessee Valley Authority
     Daniel Sierra, Manager, Burns and McDonnell
     Daron Frederick, Chief Information Officer, Arkansas
Electric Cooperative
     Kent Chandler, Chairman, Kentucky Public Service
Commission

Closing Remarks (4:10-4:30 p.m.)

[FR Doc. 2023-17061 Filed 8-8-23; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 58 (Wednesday, March 25, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 16916-16918]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05749]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0270; Product Identifier 2019-SW-018-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
Helicopters

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 Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Model 205B helicopters. This
proposed AD was prompted by flight testing and fatigue analysis
results. This proposed AD would require reducing the life limit of
certain tail rotor (T/R) blades and re-identifying them with a new part
number (P/N). 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 May 11,
2020.

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 https://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 NPRM, contact Bell
Helicopter Textron, Inc., P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, TX 76101; telephone
817-280-3391; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at https://www.bellcustomer.com. You
may view the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321,
Fort Worth, TX 76177.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0270; 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, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kuethe Harmon, Safety Management
Program Manager, DSCO Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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 the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-0270;
Product Identifier 2019-SW-018-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM because of those comments.
    The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.

Discussion

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new AD for Bell Model 205B helicopters
with a T/R blade P/N 212-010-750-009 or 212-010-750-105 installed.
Flight testing and fatigue analysis by Bell indicates that these part-
numbered T/R blades sustain greater loads when installed on Bell Model
205B helicopters compared to their use on other model helicopters. The
proposed actions are intended to prevent a T/R blade remaining in
service beyond its fatigue life, resulting in failure of the T/R blade
and subsequent loss control of the helicopter.

Related Service Information

    The FAA reviewed Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin No.
205B-98-27, dated June 1, 1998, for Model 205B helicopters. This
service information specifies reducing the life limit of T/R blade P/N
212-010-750-009 and 212-010-750-105 to 2,500 hours TIS and assigning
these blades a new dash number by vibro-etching a new P/N on the T/R
blade data and annotating the historical record card.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is proposing this AD after evaluating all the relevant
information and determining that 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, before further flight, reducing the
life limit of each affected T/R blade from 5,000 hours TIS to 2,500
hours TIS; re-identifying the T/R blade P/N on its data plate by vibro-
etching to change the last three digits of the existing P/N; creating a
component history card or equivalent record; and revising the
Airworthiness Limitations section of the maintenance manual for your
helicopter to annotate the new P/N and revised life limit. Finally,
this proposed AD would prohibit installing any affected T/R blade that
has not met the AD requirements.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD would affect 2 helicopters
of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates that operators may incur the
following costs in order to comply with this AD. Labor costs are
estimated at $85 per work-hour.
    Determining the total hours TIS of a T/R blade, re-identifying the
P/N, and updating the helicopter records would take about 1 work-hour
for each T/R blade, for an estimated cost of $170 per helicopter and
$340 for the U.S fleet.
    Replacing a T/R blade would take about 8 work-hours and parts would
cost about $29,110 for an estimated cost of $29,790 per T/R blade.

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, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

    Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2020-0270; Product
Identifier 2019-SW-018-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments by May 11, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205B
helicopters, certificated in any category, with a tail rotor (T/R)
blade

part number (P/N) 212-010-750-009 or 212-010-750-105 installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code: 6410, Tail Rotor
Blades.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by flight testing and fatigue analysis that
indicates that these part-numbered T/R blades sustain greater loads
when used on Bell Model 205B helicopters compared to their use on
other model helicopters. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent a T/R
blade from remaining in service beyond its fatigue life, resulting
in failure of the T/R blade and subsequent loss control of the
helicopter.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Before further flight, determine the total hours time-in-
service (TIS) of each T/R blade and remove from service each T/R
blade that has accumulated 2,500 or more hours TIS. For each T/R
blade that has accumulated less than 2,500 hours TIS, do the
following:
    (i) Re-identify the P/N on the T/R blade data plate by vibro-
etching to change the last three digits of the existing P/N as
follows:
    (A) For T/R blade P/N 212-010-750-009, re-identify the P/N as
212-010-750-111.
    (B) For T/R blade P/N 212-010-750-105, re-identify the P/N as
212-010-750-109.
    (ii) Create a component history card or equivalent record to
reflect the change in P/N for each T/R blade, and establish a life
limit of 2,500 hours TIS.
    (iii) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the
maintenance manual or the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
for your helicopter to establish a life limit of 2,500 hours TIS for
each T/R blade P/N 212-010-750-111 and 212-010-750-109.
    (2) Thereafter, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this AD,
no alternative life limits may be approved for T/R blade P/N 212-
010-750-009 or 212-010-750-105.
    (3) After the effective date of this AD, do not install a T/R
blade P/N 212-010-750-009 or 212-010-750-105 on any Model 205B
helicopter unless the part number has been changed and the life
limit reduced in accordance with this AD.

(h) Special Flight Permit

    Special flight permits are prohibited.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, DSCO 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 local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

 (j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kuethe Harmon,
Safety Management Program Manager, DSCO Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bell
Helicopter Textron, Inc., P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, TX 76101;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at https://www.bellcustomer.com. You may view service information at the FAA,
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

    Issued on March 13, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

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

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Number: PR17-17-000.
    Applicants: DTE Gas Company.
    Description: Tariff filing per 284.123(b), (e)/: DTE Gas Operating
Statement Update to be effective 12/16/2016; Filing Type: 1000.
    Filed Date: 1/6/2017.
    Accession Number:<PHONE_NUMBER>60.
    Comments/Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/27/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-336-000.
    Applicants: East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: January 2017 Negotiated Rate
Cleanup Filing to be effective 2/17/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/17/17.
    Accession Number: 20170117-5127.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-337-000.
    Applicants: Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Jan2017 Removal of Terminated
Statements of Negotiated Rates to be effective 2/17/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/17/17.
    Accession Number: 20170117-5130.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/17.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and Sec.  385.214) on or
before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests
may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to
the proceeding.

Filings in Existing Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP17-320-001.
    Applicants: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Amendment to Filing in Docket No.
RP17-320-000 to be effective 1/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/17/17.
    Accession Number: 20170117-5030.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/17.
    Any person desiring to protest in any of the above proceedings must
file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Regulations (18
CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified
comment date.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or 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>.

    Dated: January 17, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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			  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

		        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

			  OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

			          WASHINGTON, D.C.

Issued by the Department of Transportation on May 21, 2004

NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN – DOCKET OST-2003-16465

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

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

Applicant:  GRANT EXECUTIVE JETS INC.

Date Filed:  November 4, 2003, as supplemented November 12, 2003.

Relief requested:  Exemption from 49 USC section 41301 to permit the
applicant to conduct passenger charter operations between Canada and the
United States, and other passenger charters to/from the United States in
accordance with 14 CFR Part 212.

If renewal, date of last action:  New authority.

Applicant representative:  James A.E. Brand,<PHONE_NUMBER>      DOT
analyst:  Allen F. Brown,<PHONE_NUMBER>

Responsive pleadings:  None

	DISPOSITION

Action:  Approved.
                Action date:  May 21, 2004

Effective dates of authority granted:  May 21, 2004, through May 21,
2005.

Basis for approval:  United States-Canada Air Transport Agreement
(Agreement).

Except to the extent exempted/waived, this authority is subject to the
terms, conditions, and limitations indicated:  Standard exemption
conditions.

Special conditions/Remarks:  We found that the applicant is
operationally and financially qualified to conduct its proposed
operations and is substantially owned and effectively controlled by
citizens of its homeland.  Also, the FAA advised us that it knows of no
reason to withhold this authority.

In the conduct of the operations the carrier must adhere to all
applicable provisions of the U.S.-Canada Agreement, and may only use
aircraft designed to have a maximum passenger capacity of not more than
60 seats and a maximum payload capacity of not more than 18,000 pounds.
Moreover, under this authority the carrier may conduct passenger charter
operations between Canada and the United States.  Other passenger
charters to be conducted under this authority, however, are subject to
prior approval under 14 CFR Part 212.

Action taken by:   Paul L. Gretch, Director

		      Office of International Aviation

________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Under authority assigned by the Department in its regulations, 14 CFR
Part 385, we found that (1) our action was consistent with Department
policy; (2) the applicant was qualified to perform its proposed
operations; (3) grant of the authority was consistent with the public
interest; and (4) grant of the authority would not constitute a major
regulatory action under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.
To the extent not granted/deferred/dismissed, we denied all requests in
the referenced Docket.  We may amend, modify, or revoke the authority
granted in this Notice at any time without hearing at our discretion.

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

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-62124; File No. SR-BX-2010-037]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing of a Proposed
Rule Change by NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. To Adopt Rule 4120(a)(11) Concerning
Individual Stock Trading Pauses and To Adopt Related IM-4120-3

May 19, 2010.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on May 18, 2010, NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``BX'') filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the
proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items
have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this
notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange is filing this proposed rule change to adopt Rule
4120(a)(11) concerning individual stock trading pauses in certain
securities, and to adopt related IM-4120-3.
    The text of the proposed rule change is below. Proposed new
language is in italics and proposed deletions are in [brackets].\3\
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    \3\ The text of the proposed rule change is available from BX's
Web site at http://nasdaqomxbx.cchwallstreet.com/NASDAQOMXBX/
Filings/, at the Exchange's principal office, and at the
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4120. Trading Halts

    (a) Authority to Initiate Trading Halts or Pauses

    In circumstances in which the Exchange deems it necessary to
protect investors and the public interest, the Exchange, pursuant to
the procedures set forth in paragraph (c):
    (1)-(10) No change.
    (11) If a primary listing market issues an individual stock
trading pause in any of the Circuit Breaker Securities, as defined
in IM-4120-3, the Exchange will pause trading in that security until
trading has resumed on the primary listing market. If, however,
trading has not resumed on the primary listing market and ten
minutes have passed since the individual stock trading pause message
has been received from the responsible single plan processor, the
Exchange may resume trading in such stock.
    (b)-(c) No change.
    IM-4120-1. No change.
    IM-4120-2. No change.
    IM-4120-3. Circuit Breaker Securities Pilot
    The provisions of paragraph (a)(11) of this Rule shall be in
effect during a pilot set to end on December 10, 2010. During the
pilot, the term ``Circuit Breaker Securities'' shall mean the
securities included in the S&P 500 [supreg] Index.
* * * * *

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The primary listing markets for U.S. stocks are in the process of
amending their rules so that they may, from time to time, issue a
trading pause for an individual security if the price of such security
moves 10% or more from a sale in a preceding five-minute period. The
Exchange is proposing the rule change described below in consultation
with other markets and Commission staff to provide for uniform market-
wide trading pause standards for individual securities in the S&P 500
[supreg] Index, as set forth below. The Exchange is not currently the
primary listing market for any securities, and thus, will not be
issuing any trading pauses pursuant to its rules.
    The Exchange proposes to add a new paragraph to BX Rule 4120(a) to
allow the Exchange to pause trading in an individual stock when the
primary listing market for such stock issues a trading pause in any
Circuit Breaker Securities, as defined below and in proposed IM-4120-3.
If, however, trading has not resumed on the primary listing market and
ten minutes have passed since the individual stock trading pause
message has been received from the responsible single plan processor,
the Exchange may resume trading in such stock.
    The proposed rule would apply to trading pauses issued by primary
listing markets in ``Circuit Breaker Securities,'' as defined in
proposed IM-4120-3. Specifically, on a pilot basis, set to end on
December 10, 2010, Circuit Breaker Securities would mean the securities
included in the S&P 500 [supreg] Index. Thus, proposed paragraph (11)
of the Rule would be in effect only with respect to securities in the
S&P 500 [supreg] Index.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the provisions of Section 6 of the Act,\4\ in general, and with
Sections 6(b)(5) of the Act,\5\ in particular, in that the proposal 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
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 is also designed to support the principles of Section
11A(a)(1) \6\ of the Act in that it seeks to assure fair competition
among brokers and dealers and among exchange markets. The Exchange
believes that the proposed rule meets these requirements in that it
promotes transparency and uniformity across markets concerning
decisions to pause trading in a security when there are significant
price movements.
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
result in any burden on competition that is not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as amended.

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

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.

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

    Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may
designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to
be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will:
    (A) By order approve the proposed rule change, or
    (B) Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.\7\
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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 Exchange 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 e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-BX-2010-037 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BX-2010-037. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail 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
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-BX-2010-037 and should be
submitted on or before June 3, 2010.\8\
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    \8\ The Commission believes that a 10-day comment period is
reasonable, given the urgency of the matter. It will provide
adequate time for comment.
    \9\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\9\
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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