[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 33 (Friday, February 19, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8571-8573]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-77125; File No. SR-Phlx-2016-14]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend
Rule 1066

February 12, 2016.
    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 February 4, 2016, NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC (``Phlx'' or ``Exchange'')
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III, below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The
Commission is publishing this notice to

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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 1066, Certain Types of Floor-
Based (Non-PHLX XL) Orders Defined, as described further below.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
Web site at http://nasdaqomxphlx.cchwallstreet.com/, at the principal
office of the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the 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 purpose of the proposal is to update Rule 1066 in several ways
by deleting obsolete provisions. Rule 1066 describes the order types
that can be executed on the options trading floor, as opposed to
electronically through the Phlx XL trading system.\3\
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    \3\ See Rule 1080.
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    First, the Exchange proposes to delete the following two order
types related to the opening: (i) Opening-only-market order; \4\ and
(ii) limit on opening order.\5\ Both of these order types became
obsolete when the Exchange automated the opening process.\6\ Rule
1017(c), Orders Represented by Floor Brokers, clearly states that to be
considered in the determination of the opening price and to participate
in the opening trade, orders represented by Floor Brokers must be
entered onto the book electronically.\7\ Thus, these order types that
are only valid on the opening can no longer be entered manually under
Rule 1066.\8\
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    \4\ An opening-only-market order is a market order which is to
be executed in whole or in part during the opening rotation of an
options series or not at all. See Rule 1066(c)(5).
    \5\ A limit on opening order is a limit order which is to be
executed in whole or in part during the opening rotation of an
options series or not at all. See Rule 1066(c)(9).
    \6\ In May 2009, the Exchange enhanced its trading system,
including automating the opening process. See Securities Exchange
Act Release No. 59995 (May 28, 2009), 74 FR 26750 (June 3, 2009)
(SR-Phlx-2009-32).
    \7\ Floor Brokers enter orders onto the electronic book using
the Options Floor Broker Management System. See Rule 1063(e).
    \8\ Rule 1080(b)(i)(A) permits the electronic entry of these
order types.
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    Second, the Exchange proposes to delete Commentary .01 to Rule
1066, which governs spread, straddle and combination orders respecting
foreign currency options. This commentary is obsolete because the
Exchange no longer lists American style foreign currency options such
that there can no longer be a spread, straddle or combination order
involving American and European style contracts.\9\ The Exchange
continues to list European style foreign currency options contracts.
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    \9\ American style options can be exercised at any time until
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act \10\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act \11\ in particular, in that it is designed to
promote just and equitable principles of trade and to protect investors
and the public interest, by updating Rule 1066 to eliminate obsolete
provisions. Obsolete opening-related order types could potentially
confuse investors, as could references to an expiration style that is
not offered respecting foreign currency options.
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \11\ 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
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The proposal merely updates
obsolete provisions. The proposal affects all participants who trade on
the options trading floor equally, such that it does not impact intra-
market competition.

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

    No written comments were either solicited or received.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or
such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \12\ and
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\13\
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    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(a)(iii).
    \13\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is: (i)
Necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the
protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the
Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the
proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-Phlx-2016-14 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-Phlx-2016-14. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the

submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with
respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission,
and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change
between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be
withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C.
552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the
Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of 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-Phlx-2016-14 and should be
submitted on or before March 11, 2016.
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    \14\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\14\
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-
2007-28695; FMCSA-2007-29019]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

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

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

DATES: This decision is effective November 28, 2009. Comments must be
received on or before December 7, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-2005-21711;
FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2007-28695; FMCSA-2007-29019, using any of the
following methods.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
    on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number
for this Notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without
change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading
below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting
comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the

comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor
union, etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement
in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19476). This
information is also available at http://www.regulations.gov.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

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

Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 23 individuals who have requested a renewal
of their exemption in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has
evaluated these 23 applications for renewal on their merits and decided
to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:
    Robert W. Bequeaith, William R. Braun, Lloyd K. Brown, Kecia D.
Clark-Welch, Tommy R. Crouse, Ben W. Davis, Charles A. DeKnikker, Sr.,
Earl M. Frederick, Loren H. Geiken, John N. Guilford, John E. Halcomb,
Rayford R. Harper, Michael A. Hershberger, Patrick J. Hogan, Todd A.
McBrain, Richard K. Mell, Amilton T. Monteiro, David G. Oakley, John S.
Olsen, Robert G. Owens, Nathan D. Peterson, Thomas J. Prusik, Glen W.
Sterling.
    These exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions:
(1) That each individual have a physical examination every year (a) by
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and
(b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is otherwise
physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each individual
provide a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the
medical examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (3)
that each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification
to the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file and
retain a copy of the certification on his/her person while driving for
presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement
official. Each exemption will be valid for two years unless rescinded
earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The person
fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the
exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained
before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not
be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315.

Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon
application for additional two year periods. In accordance with 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 23 applicants has satisfied the
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (64 FR 27027; 64 FR 51568; 66 FR 48504; 68 FR 54775; 70 FR
53412; 72 FR 52422; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61493; 72 FR 64273; 72 FR 39879;
72 FR 52419; 72 FR 46261; 72 FR 54972; 72 FR 58362; 72 FR 67344). Each
of these 23 applicants has requested renewal of the exemption and has
submitted evidence showing that the vision in the better eye continues
to meet the standard specified at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the
vision impairment is stable. In addition, a review of each record of
safety while driving with the respective vision deficiencies over the
past two years indicates each applicant continues to meet the vision
exemption standards. These factors provide an adequate basis for
predicting each driver's ability to continue to drive safely in
interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the
exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of two years is
likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the
exemption.

Request for Comments

    FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with
specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit
comments by December 7, 2009.
    FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption
under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially
granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed,
subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated
above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition
announcing its decision to exempt these 23 individuals from the vision
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an
exemption to each of these individuals was based on the merits of each
case and only after careful consideration of the comments received to
its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in
detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each
applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That
information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register
publications.
    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that
would otherwise show that any, or all of these drivers, are not
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately
notify FMCSA.
    The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted and, if
safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption would
not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a
driver.

    Issued on: October 30, 2009.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5411-5412]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER16-1257-002; ER10-1328-004; ER10-1330-008; ER10-
1331-004; ER10-1332-004; ER10-2522-005; ER10-2567-005; ER12-1502-006;
ER12-1504-006; ER12-2313-006; ER16-61-004; ER16-63-004; ER16-64-004;
ER17-2-004; ER17-2336-006; ER17-360-003; ER17-361-003; ER17-362-003;
ER17-539-002; ER17-540-002.
    Applicants: Caprock Solar 1 LLC, Cimarron Windpower II, LLC,
Frontier Windpower, LLC, Happy Jack Windpower, LLC, Ironwood Windpower,
LLC, Kit Carson Windpower, LLC, Laurel Hill Wind Energy, LLC, North
Allegheny Wind, LLC, Pumpjack Solar I, LLC, Rio Bravo Solar I, LLC, Rio
Bravo Solar II, LLC, Seville Solar One LLC, Seville Solar Two LLC,
Shoreham Solar Commons LLC, Silver Sage Windpower, LLC, Tallbear
Seville LLC, Three Buttes Windpower, LLC, Top of the World Wind Energy
LLC, Wildwood Solar I, LLC, Wildwood Solar II, LLC
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of the Duke MBR Sellers.
    Filed Date: 1/22/20.
    Accession Number: 20200122-5142.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/12/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-1286-001.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Compliance filing: Original ISA, SA No. 4654; Queue
No. AB2-109 (compliance filing) to be effective 4/12/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/23/20.
    Accession Number: 20200123-5032.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-2068-005.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Compliance filing: Revisions to the Tariff re
Attachment QQ--FTR Waiver Settlement to be effective 12/30/2019.
    Filed Date: 1/23/20.
    Accession Number: 20200123-5020.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1635-001.
    Applicants: Glaciers Edge Wind Project, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of Glaciers Edge Wind
Project, LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/21/20.
    Accession Number: 20200121-5395.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/11/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1889-001; ER18-1984-001.
    Applicants: Antrim Wind Energy LLC, Big Level Wind LLC.
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of TransAlta MBR Sellers.
    Filed Date: 1/21/20.
    Accession Number: 20200121-5396.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/11/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-2915-001.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Compliance filing: Response to the Commission's 12/23/
2019 Deficiency Letter re: Cost Commitment to be effective 1/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 1/22/20.
    Accession Number: 20200122-5118.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/12/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-480-001.
    Applicants: AEP Indiana Michigan Transmission Company, PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: AEPSC submits IMTCo & NIPSCO
Interconnection Agreement SA No. 4247 to be effective 10/21/2019.
    Filed Date: 1/22/20.
    Accession Number: 20200122-5113.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/12/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-862-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2020-01-22_Interregional/
NIPSCO Compliance filing to be effective 3/23/2020.
    Filed Date: 1/22/20.
    Accession Number: 20200122-5111.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/12/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-863-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to WMPA SA No.
4821; Queue AC1-017 to be effective 10/12/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/23/20.
    Accession Number: 20200123-5022.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-864-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2020-01-23_SA 3413 Ameren
IL-Cass County Solar Project GIA (J859) to be effective 1/8/2020.

    Filed Date: 1/23/20.
    Accession Number: 20200123-5061.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-865-000.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 205 re: Development
Agreement among the NYISO, NMPC & NY Transco to be effective 1/10/2020.
    Filed Date: 1/23/20.
    Accession Number: 20200123-5069.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-866-000.
    Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Service Agreement No. 174
and 378 to be effective 12/27/2019.
    Filed Date: 1/23/20.
    Accession Number: 20200123-5077.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-867-000.
    Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Service Agreement No. 365
Cancellation to be effective 3/24/2020.
    Filed Date: 1/23/20.
    Accession Number: 20200123-5078.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/13/20.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 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.
    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 23, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special
Permits

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: List of applications for special permits.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of
Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given
that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the
application described herein. Each mode of transportation for which a
particular special permit is requested is indicated by a number in the
``Nature of Application'' portion of the table below as follows: 1--
Motor vehicle, 2--Rail freight, 3--Cargo vessel, 4--Cargo aircraft
only, 5--Passenger-carrying aircraft.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 12, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC
20590.
    Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include
a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the special permit number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Burger, Chief, Office of
Hazardous Materials Safety General Approvals and Permits Branch,
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department
of Transportation, East Building, PHH-13, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
Southeast, Washington, DC 20590-0001,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the applications are available for
inspection in the Records Center, East Building, PHH-13, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC.
    This notice of receipt of applications for special permit is
published in accordance with part 107 of the Federal hazardous
materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 2, 2021.
Donald P. Burger,
Chief, General Approvals and Permits Branch.

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                                                            Regulation(s)        Nature of the special permits
         Application No.                 Applicant             affected                     thereof
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21274-N..........................  CF Industries Sales,  172.401, 172.502...  To authorize the transportation in
                                    LLC.                                       commerce of nitric acid mixtures
                                                                               with nitric acid concentrations
                                                                               of equal to or greater than 64.5%
                                                                               and less than 65.0% as having a
                                                                               Division 5.1 subsidiary hazard.
                                                                               (modes 1, 2).
21279-N..........................  Davey Bickford USA,   173.56(b)..........  To authorize the transportation in
                                    Inc.                                       commerce of certain explosives
                                                                               utilizing a shipping description
                                                                               that has not yet been
                                                                               incorporated into the HMR. (modes
                                                                               1, 4).
21280-N..........................  Crown Cork & Seal     178.33a-7..........  To authorize the manufacture,
                                    USA, Inc.                                  marking, sale, and use of non-DOT
                                                                               specification containers
                                                                               conforming with all regulations
                                                                               applicable to a DOT specification
                                                                               2Q inner metal receptacle except
                                                                               for wall thickness, for the
                                                                               transportation in commerce of
                                                                               certain Division 2.1 and 2.2
                                                                               aerosols. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
21281-N..........................  South/Win, LLC......  173.156(c)(1)(iv)..  To authorize the transportation in
                                                                               commerce of limited quantities of
                                                                               certain hazardous materials on
                                                                               pallets that weight 1,350 pounds.
                                                                               (mode 1).
21282-N..........................  The Boeing Company..  178.47.............  To authorize the transportation in
                                                                               commerce of DOT 4DS cylinders
                                                                               that have not been tested as
                                                                               required by 49 CFR 178.47. (mode
                                                                               1).
21283-N..........................  Gas Innovations Inc.  173.315............  To authorize the transportation in
                                                                               commerce of cryogenic ethane in
                                                                               tank cars via rail freight. (mode
                                                                               2).
21284-N..........................  General Motors LLC..  173.185(a)(1)......  To authorize the transportation in
                                                                               commerce via motor vehicle of
                                                                               production batteries that have
                                                                               not been proven to be of a type
                                                                               that meets the testing
                                                                               requirements of the UN Manual of
                                                                               Test and Criteria Section 38.3.
                                                                               (mode 1).
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 176 (Wednesday, September 11, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48000-48001]
[FR Doc No: 2019-19651]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0201]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of a Currently-
Approved Information Collection: Licensing Applications for Motor
Carrier Operating Authority

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

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA
announces its plan to submit the information collection request (ICR)
described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its
review and approval and invites public comment. FMCSA requests approval
to renew the ICR titled ``Licensing Applications for Motor Carrier
Operating Authority,'' OMB Control No. 2126-0016. This ICR applies to
(1) existing registrants (i.e., entities that already have a USDOT
number and/or operating authority) that are subject to FMCSA's
licensing, registration, and certification regulations and that wish to
apply for additional authorities, and (2) Mexico-domiciled carriers
that wish to operate beyond the U.S. municipalities on the U.S.-Mexico
border and their commercial zones. Existing registrants seeking
additional authorities must use forms from the OP-1 series, including
OP-1, OP-1(P), OP-1(FF), and OP-1(NNA), to apply for such authority.
Mexico-domiciled carriers seeking the authority described above must
apply for such authority using Form OP-1(MX).

DATES: We must receive your comments on or before November 12, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket Number FMCSA-2019-0201 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Operations; 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: U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. e.t.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and
docket number. For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see
the Public Participation heading below. 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.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov, and follow the
online instructions for accessing the dockets, or go to the street
address listed above.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
    Public Participation: The Federal eRulemaking Portal is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can obtain electronic
submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the ``help'' section
of the Federal eRulemaking Portal website. If you want us to notify you
that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed,
stamped envelope or postcard, or print the acknowledgement page that
appears after submitting comments online. Comments received after the
comment closing date will be included in the docket and will be
considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Secrist, Office of
Registration and Safety Information, Chief, East and South Division,
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, West Building, 6th Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590. Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    FMCSA registers for-hire motor carriers of regulated commodities
and of passengers, under 49 U.S.C. 13902(a); surface freight
forwarders, under 49 U.S.C. 13903; property brokers, under 49 U.S.C.
13904; and certain Mexico-domiciled motor carriers, under 49 U.S.C.
13902(c). These motor carriers may conduct transportation services in
the United States only if they are registered with FMCSA. Each
registration is effective from the date specified and remains in effect
for such period as the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary)
determines by regulations.
    Prior to 2015, all entities seeking authority (both first-time
applicants and registered entities seeking additional authorities) were
required to apply for such authority using the OP-1 series of forms,
including OP-1, OP-1(P), OP-1(FF), OP-1(NNA), and OP-1(MX) (for Mexico-
domiciled carriers only).
    The Final Rule titled ``Unified Registration System,'' (78 FR
52608) dated August 23, 2013, implemented statutory provisions for an
online registration system for entities that are subject to FMCSA's
licensing, registration, and certification regulations. The Unified
Registration System (URS) streamlines the registration process and
serves as a clearinghouse and repository of information on motor
carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, intermodal equipment providers,
hazardous materials safety permit applicants, and cargo tank facilities
required to register with FMCSA. When developing URS, FMCSA planned
that the OP-1 series of forms--except for OP-1(MX)--would ultimately be
folded into one overarching form (MCSA-1), which would be used by all
motor carriers seeking authority.
    FMCSA began a phased rollout of URS in 2015. The first phase, which
went into effect on December 12, 2015, impacts only first-time
applicants seeking an FMCSA-issued registration. FMCSA had planned
subsequent rollout phases for existing registrants; however, there have
been substantial delays, and subsequent phases have not been rolled out
to date.
    On January 17, 2017, FMCSA issued a Final Rule titled ``Unified
Registration System; Suspension of Effectiveness,'' which indefinitely
suspended URS effectiveness dates for existing registrants only (82 FR
5292). Pursuant to this Final Rule, FMCSA is still accepting forms OP-
1, OP-1(P), OP-1(FF), and OP-1(NNA) for existing registrants wishing to
apply for additional authorities. Separately, FMCSA requires Form OP-
1(MX) for Mexico-domiciled carriers that wish to operate beyond the
U.S. municipalities on the U.S.-Mexico border and their commercial
zones.
    Forms in the OP-1 series request information to identify the
applicant, the nature and scope of its proposed operations, a narrative
description of the applicant's safety policies and procedures, and
information regarding

the drivers and vehicles it plans to use in U.S. operations. The OP-1
series also requests information on the applicant's familiarity with
relevant safety requirements, the applicant's willingness to comply
with those requirements during its operations, and the applicant's
willingness to meet any specific statutory and regulatory requirements
applicable to its proposed operations. Information collected through
these forms aids FMCSA in determining the type of operation a company
may run, the cargo it may carry, and the resulting level of insurance
coverage the applicant will be required to obtain and maintain to
continue its operating authority.

Changes From Previous Estimates

    The previously approved version of this ICR estimated the average
annual burden to be 24,853 hours, with 37,240 total annual respondents.
The current ICR estimates 147,124 annual burden hours, with 73,538
total annual respondents. The program change increase of 122,271
estimated annual burden hours and 36,298 respondents is due to a change
in assumptions and circumstances.
    In the previously approved ICR, FMCSA calculated the burden
estimate for forms OP-1, OP-1(P), OP-1(FF), and OP-1(NNA) for only 1
year, because the Agency expected that all motor carriers would begin
using Form MCSA-1 via URS beginning in 2017. However, as discussed
above, FMCSA has experienced delays in rolling out Phase II of URS
(which applies to existing registrants) and has indefinitely suspended
the effective date of URS requirements for such entities. Until further
notice, existing registrants must still use the OP-1 series of forms to
apply for additional authorities. FMCSA is assuming that this will be
the case for the 3-year period covered by this ICR. This has resulted
in an increase in the number of annual responses and burden hours.
    As described above, only first-time applicants seeking an FMCSA-
issued registration must apply via URS. Under URS, all forms in the OP-
1 series, except OP-1(MX), are folded into Form MCSA-1. Information
collection activities associated with MCSA-1 are covered under a
different ICR, titled ``FMCSA Registration/Updates,'' OMB Control
Number 2126-0051.
    Title: Licensing Applications for Motor Carrier Operating
Authority.
    OMB Control Number: 2126-0016.
    Type of Request: Renewal of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Carrier compliance officer or equivalent from motor
carriers, motor passenger carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and
certain Mexico-domiciled motor carriers subject to FMCSA's licensing,
registration and certification regulations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 73,538.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours for forms OP-1, OP-1(P), and
OP-1(FF); 4 hours for forms OP-1(MX) and OP-1(NNA).
    Expiration Date: January 31, 2020.
    Frequency of Response: Other (as needed).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 147,124 hours.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed
collection is necessary for the performance of FMCSA's functions; (2)
the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for FMCSA to enhance the
quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The Agency will summarize or include your
comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.

    Issued under the authority of 49 CFR 1.87 on: September 5, 2019.
Kelly Regal,
Associate Administrator for Office of Research and Information
Technology.
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 MEMORANDUM

DATE:09/11/2014 FROM: 		Laura Farris/EPA Region 8 TO:CLEAN Power Plan for Existing Power Plants; Docket Id: OAR - 2013-0602 SUBJECT:	South Dakota 111d Call held on 09/11/2014

SUMMARY:         EPA participated in a conference call with the State of South Dakota on 09/11/2014 to discuss their questions about the inclusion of hydroelectric power in the Clean Power Plan for Existing Power Plants, which was proposed on June 2, 2014.

ATTENDEES:

EPA Headquarters Jan Cortelyou Brian Fisher Gabrielle Stevens,  Beth Conlin Matt Clouse Jeremy Mark Lora Strine

EPA Region 8 Laura Farris Tim Rehder

External Stakeholders SD Public Utilities Commission: Brian Rounds and Darren Kearney SD Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Brian Gustafson, Kyrik Rombough