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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2023-0542]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zones; Savannah River, M/V BIGLIFT BARENTSZ, Savannah, GA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing two temporary safety zones for
navigable waters of the Savannah River, within a 500-yard radius around
Motor Vessel (M/V) BIGLIFT BARENTSZ. The safety zones are needed to
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential
hazards created by the transit through the Savannah River to Georgia
Port Authority Garden City Terminal Berth No. 1 while carrying large
cranes, and for the offload of those cranes to the facility. Entry of
vessels or persons into the safety zones are prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Savannah or a
designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 7 a.m. on August 24, 2023 through
11:59 p.m. on September 11, 2023.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2023-0542 in the search box and click ``Search.'' Next, in the Document
Type column, select ``Supporting & Related Material.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Marine Science Technician First Class Kellyn Starkey,
Shoreside Compliance, Marine Safety Unit Savannah, U.S. Coast Guard;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to

authority under section 4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
(5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule
without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for
good cause finds that those procedures are ``impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not
publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this
rule. It is impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish
safety zones by August 24, 2023. The Motor Vessel (M/V) BIGLIFT
BARENTSZ will be transiting through the Savannah River to Georgia Port
Authority Garden City Terminal Berth No. 1 while carrying large cranes,
and for the offloading of those cranes to the facility. Immediate
action is necessary to protect the safety of the public, and vessels
transiting the waters of the Savannah River during the planned movement
and obstruction created by oversized cranes.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable because immediate action is needed to
respond to the potentical safety hazards associated with the potential
hazards associated with the transit and offload of gantry cranes from
M/V BIGLIFT BARENTSZ.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034. The Captain of the Port Savannah (COTP) has determined that
potential hazards associated with the transit and offload of gantry
cranes from M/V BIGLIFT BARENTSZ scheduled for August 24, 2023, through
September 11, 2023, will be a safety concern for anyone within a 500-
yard radius of the vessel. This rule is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the
safety zones while the vessel is transiting the Savannah River and
offloading gantry cranes.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes two temporary safety zones from August 24,
2023 through September 11, 2023. A moving and fixed temporary safety
zone will be established for the vessel M/V BIGLIFT BARENTSZ while it
is in the Savannah River and would cover all navigable waters within
500 yards of the vessel, up to Georgia Port Authority Garden City
Terminal Berth No. 1, and during offload of the cranes. The moving
temporary safety zone would only be enforced while the vessel is
transiting, and the fixed temporary safety zone will be enforced while
it is discharging the cranes. This safety zone may last until September
11, 2023, but it will not be enforced after the cranes have been
removed from the vessel. The safety zones are needed to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards
created by the movement and obstruction hazard of two oversized cranes
transiting the Savannah River, and when the vessel is moored to that
facility. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety
zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated
representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866, as amended by
Executive Order 14094 (Modernizing Regulatory Review). Accordingly,
this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size, location
and scope of the safety zones. The safety zones are limited in size,
location, and duration as it will cover all navigable waters of the
Savannah River within 500 yards of the M/V/BIGLIFT BARENTSZ while it is
underway with cranes onboard, and while it is moored to the terminal,
and discharging its cargo. The safety zones are limited in scope as
vessel traffic may be able to safely transit around the safety zones
and vessels may seek permission from the COTP to enter the safety
zones. Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the safety zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

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

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.

    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of
a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves safety
zones within 500 yards of M/V BIGLIFT BAFFIN during transit and offload
of cranes. It is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-
01-001-01, Rev. 1. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting
this determination is available in the docket. For instructions on
locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T07-0542 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T07-0542  Safety Zone; Savannah River, M/V BIGLIFT BARENTSZ,
Savannah, GA.

    (a) Location. The following areas are safety zones:
    (1) A moving safety zone that includes all navigable waters of the
Savannah River, within a 500-yard radius of the Motor Vessel (M/V)
BIGLIFT BARENTSZ while transiting the Savannah River and laden with
oversized cranes.
    (2) A fixed zone that includes all navigable waters of the Savannah
River, within a 500-yard radius of vessel M/V BIGLIFT BARENTSZ while
moored at Georgia Port Authority Garden City Terminal Berth No. 1 and
laden with oversized cranes.
    (b) Definition. As used in this section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain,
petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a
Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the
Captain of the Port Savannah (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety
zone.
    (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative.
    (2) Persons or vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor
in, or remain within the safety zone may contact COTP Savannah by
telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or a designated representative via VHF
radio on channel 16, to request authorization. If authorization to
enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area
is granted by the COTP Savannah or a designated representative, all
persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the
instructions of the COTP or a designated representative.
    (3) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated areas by
Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety Information Bulletins, and
on-scene designated representatives.
    (d) Effective period. This section is effective from August 24,
2023, through September 11, 2023.
    (e) Enforcement period. The moving safety zone will be enforced
while the vessel M/V BIGLIFT BARENTSZ is transiting with the cranes
embarked. The fixed safety zone will be enforced while the vessel M/V
BIGLIFT BARENTSZ is moored at the facility, and the cranes are onboard.

    Dated: August 16, 2023.
N.L. Robinson,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Savannah, GA.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER19-666-000]

Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing
Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization: FirstLight CT
Hydro LLC

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
FirstLight CT Hydro LLC's application for market-based rate authority,
with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes
a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and

assumptions of liability, is January 15, 2019.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for electronic review in the
Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an
eSubscription link on the website that enables subscribers to receive
email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s).
For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: December 26, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-59060; File No. SR-CBOE-2008-115]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change Related to
FLEX Options Expirations

December 5, 2008.
    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 November 19, 2008, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated
(``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``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 solicit comments
on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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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 its rules regarding permissible
expiration dates for Flexible Exchange Options (``FLEX Options'').\3\
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web
site (http://www.cboe.org/Legal), CBOE, and at the Commission.
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    \3\ FLEX Options provide investors with the ability to customize
basic option features including size, expiration date, exercise
style, and certain exercise prices. FLEX Options can be FLEX Index
Options or FLEX Equity Options. FLEX Index Options are index options
that are subject to the FLEX rules in Chapters XXIVA or XXIVB of the
CBOE Rules. FLEX Index Options Series may be approved and open for
trading on any index that has been approved for Non-FLEX Options
trading or for warrant trading on the Exchange. FLEX Equity Options
are options on specified equity securities that are subject to the
FLEX rules in Chapters XXIVA or XXIVB of the CBOE Rules. FLEX Equity
Options may be on underlying securities that have been approved by
the Exchange in accordance with CBOE Rule 5.3, which includes but is
not limited to stock options and exchange-traded fund options. In
addition, other products are permitted to be traded pursuant to the
FLEX trading procedures. For example, credit options are eligible
for trading as FLEX Options pursuant to the FLEX rules in Chapters
XXIVA and XXIVB. See CBOE Rules 24A.1(e) and (f), 24A.4(b)(1) and
(c)(1), 24B.1(f) and (g), 24B.4(b)(1) and (c)(1), and 28.19.
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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 filing is to modify the permissible expiration
dates for FLEX Options. These options are governed by Exchange Chapters
XXIVA and XXIVB. Under current CBOE Rules 24A.4 and 24B.4, FLEX Options
may not expire on any business day that falls on, or within two
business days of, a third Friday-of-the-month expiration day for any
Non-FLEX Option (an ``Expiration Friday'').\4\ However, subject to
certain aggregation requirements for cash settled options, the current
FLEX Rules do permit the expiration of FLEX Options on the same day
that Non-FLEX

quarterly index options (``QIX'') and Non-FLEX Weeklys Options
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    \4\ For example, under the current rule, a FLEX option could
expire on the Tuesday before Expiration Friday, but could not expire
on the Wednesday or Thursday before Expiration Friday. Similarly, a
FLEX option could expire on the Wednesday after Expiration Friday,
but could not expire on the Monday or Tuesday after Expiration
Friday. This restriction is hereinafter referred to as the ``three
business day'' expiration restriction.
    \5\ Rules 24A.7(d) and 24B.7(d) provide that:
    (1) Commencing at the close of trading two business days prior
to the last trading day of the calendar quarter, positions in P.M.
Settled FLEX Index Options (i.e., FLEX Index Options having an
exercise settlement value determined by the level of the index at
the close of trading on the last trading day before expiration)
shall be aggregated with positions in Quarterly Index Options on the
same index with the same expiration (``comparable QIX options'') and
shall be subject to the position limits set forth in Rule 24.4,
24.4A or 24.4B, as applicable.
    (2) Commencing at the close of trading two business days prior
to the last trading day of the week, positions in FLEX Options that
are cash settled (i.e., FLEX Index Options or Credit Default
Options) shall be aggregated with positions in Short Term Option
Series on the same underlying (e.g., same underlying index as a FLEX
Index Option) with the same means for determining exercise
settlement value (e.g., opening or closing prices of the underlying
index) and same expiration (``comparable Weekly options'') and shall
be subject to the position limits set forth in Rule 24.4, 24.4A,
24.4B or 29.5, as applicable.
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    The Exchange is now proposing to eliminate the expiration date
restriction so that FLEX Options may expire on any business day.
Although the expiration date restrictions would be eliminated, the
Exchange notes that certain position limit and reporting requirements
will continue to apply. FLEX Index Options overlying all industry
indexes, all micro narrow-based indexes, and certain broad-based
indexes remain subject to position limits under CBOE Rules 24A.7 and
24B.7. FLEX Index Options on certain other broad-based indexes
(specifically the BXM, DJX, NDX, OEX, RUT, SPX, VIX, VXD, VXN, XEO,
CBOE S&P 500 Three-Month Realized Variance and S&P 500 Three-Month
Realized Volatility), and FLEX Equity Options are not subject to
position limits but remain subject to reporting requirements under CBOE
Rules 24A.7 and 24B.7. Additionally, all FLEX options remain subject to
the position reporting requirements of CBOE Rule 4.13(a).\6\ Moreover,
the Exchange and member organizations each have the authority, pursuant
to CBOE Rule 12.10, to impose additional margin as deemed advisable.
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    \6\ CBOE Rule 4.13(a) provides that ``[i]n a manner and form
prescribed by the Exchange, each member shall report to the
Exchange, the name, address, and social security or tax
identification number of any customer who, acting alone, or in
concert with others, on the previous business day maintained
aggregate long or short positions on the same side of the market of
200 or more contracts of any single class of option contracts dealt
in on the Exchange. The report shall indicate for each such class of
options, the number of option contracts comprising each such
position and, in the case of short positions, whether covered or
uncovered.'' For purposes of this Rule, the term ``customer'' in
respect of any member includes ``the member, any general or special
partner of the member, any officer or director of the member, or any
participant, as such, in any joint, group or syndicate account with
the member or with any partner, officer or director thereof.'' CBOE
Rule 4.13(d).
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    Beyond the above-described position limit and reporting
requirements, for FLEX Options that expire on Expiration Friday, the
proposed rule change includes an aggregation requirement under CBOE
Rules 24A.7 and 24B.7 for position limit purposes. Specifically, for as
long as the options positions remain open, positions in FLEX Options
that expire on Expiration Friday shall be aggregated with positions in
Non-FLEX Options on the same underlying (e.g., the same underlying
security in the case of a FLEX Equity Option and the same underlying
index in the case of a FLEX Index Option) (referred to as ``comparable
Non-FLEX Options''). Such FLEX Options and comparable Non-FLEX Options
would be subject to the position limits that are applicable to the Non-
FLEX Options.\7\ The aggregation requirement would apply to both cash
and physically settled options.
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    \7\ Thus, as soon as a FLEX Option position that expires on
Expiration Friday is opened and as long as that position remains
open, it would be subject to the position limit aggregation
requirement at the position limits that are applicable to Non-FLEX
Options. By comparison, the position limit aggregation requirement
for FLEX Index Options that expire on the same date as Non-FLEX QIX
or Weekly Options only applies as of the close of trading two
business days prior to the last trading day of the calendar quarter
or week, as applicable. See note 5, supra; see also CBOE Rules 4.11,
Position Limits (which contains position limits for Non-FLEX Equity
Options); 24.4, Position Limits for Broad-Based Index Options;
24.4A, Position Limits for Industry Index Options; 24.4B, Position
Limits for Options on Micro Narrow-Based Indexes as Defined Under
Rule 24.2(d); and 29.5, Position Limits (which contains position
limits for Credit Options).
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    In addition, in the case of FLEX Index Options only, the proposed
rule change provides that FLEX Index Options expiring on or within two
business days of an Expiration Friday may not have an exercise
settlement value on the expiration date determined by reference to the
closing price of the index.\8\ These limitations on exercise settlement
value calculations are intended to serve as a safeguard against
potential adverse effects that might be associated with triple
witching.\9\ Once approved, the Exchange intends to evaluate the
continued need for maintaining this safeguard and may consider
proposing changes through a separate rule change filing.
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    \8\ A closing exercise settlement value (also referred to as a
``p.m. settlement'') is determined by reference to the reported
level of the index as derived from the closing prices of the
component securities. See CBOE Rules 24A.4(b)(2) and 24B.4(b)(2).
    \9\ The expiration of the contracts for stock index futures,
stock index options, and stock options all expire on the same days
occurring on the third Friday of March, June, September, and
December (which is referred to as ``triple witching''). The
Exchange's proposed limitations on p.m. settlements would apply
during triple witching expirations, as well as on all other
Expiration Fridays.
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    In conjunction with the elimination of the expiration date
restriction, the proposed rule change also states that, provided the
options on an underlying security or index are otherwise eligible for
FLEX trading, FLEX Options will be permitted in puts and calls that do
not have the same exercise style, same expiration date and same
exercise price as Non-FLEX Options that are already available for
trading on the same underlying security or index. The proposed rule
change also provides that FLEX Options will be permitted before (but
not after) the options are listed for trading as Non-FLEX Options. Once
and if an option series is listed for trading as a Non-FLEX Option
series, (i) all existing open positions established under the FLEX
trading procedures shall be fully fungible with transactions in the
respective Non-FLEX Option series, and (ii) any further trading in the
series would be as Non-FLEX options subject to the Non-FLEX trading
procedures and rules.
    For example, a FLEX Trader could establish a FLEX Option position
in a European-style, am-settled SPX 1650 Call option series with an
expiration of Aug 16, 2013 (which would be an Expiration Friday). In
such an instance, once and if the Non-FLEX, European-style, am-settled
SPX 1650 Call option series that expires on August 16, 2013 is listed
for trading, the established FLEX Option position would be fully
fungible with transactions in the Non-FLEX Option series. Any further
trading in the series would be as Non-FLEX Options subject to the Non-
FLEX trading procedures.
    CBOE believes that expanding the eligible dates for FLEX
expirations is important and necessary to the Exchange's efforts to
create a product and market that provides members and investors
interested in FLEX-type options with an improved but comparable
alternative to the over-the-counter (``OTC'') market in customized
options, which can take on contract characteristics similar to FLEX
Options but are not subject to the same restrictions (such as the three
business day expiration restriction or the p.m. settlement
restriction). By expanding the eligible expiration dates for FLEX
Options, market participants will now have greater flexibility in
determining whether to execute their customized options in an exchange
environment or in the OTC market. CBOE believes market participants
benefit from being

able to trade these customized options in an exchange environment in
several ways, including, but not limited to the following: (1) Enhanced
efficiency in initiating and closing out positions; (2) increased
market transparency; and (3) heightened contra-party creditworthiness
due to the role of The Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') as issuer
and guarantor of FLEX Options. CBOE also believes this change is
consistent and more competitive with the existing practice for trading
flex-style options on futures exchanges.\10\
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    \10\ For example, expiration dates for Chicago Mercantile
Exchange (``CME'') flex options may be specified for any exchange
business day up to and including the day of determination of the
final settlement price of the underlying futures contract. In
addition, CME flex options are permitted in puts and calls that do
not have the same underlying futures contract, same strike price,
same exercise style, and same expiration date as standard listed
options that are already available for trading. Trading in standard
options under certain flexible trading procedures is permitted prior
to the listing of such standard options. Once and if the standard
options are listed, all existing open positions established under
the flexible trading procedures are fully fungible with transactions
in the standard option series, and any further trading in the series
is as standard options subject to the standard option trading
procedures. See, e.g., CME Rules 351A.31A and 357A.31A, and CME
Equity Futures and Options 2007 Information Guide at pages 46-47,
located at http://www.cme.com/files/EquityIndexManual.pdf.
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    CBOE notes that when the FLEX Option rules were initially proposed
and approved almost sixteen years ago, the Exchange was uncertain what
market impacts, if any, excessive FLEX positions would have on the
market or on firms.\11\ To minimize the risk of adverse market effects,
at the time the FLEX rules were first introduced the Exchange put in
place certain position limit boundaries (which have been modified over
time) and the requirement that the FLEX expiration date be no closer
than three business days from any Non-FLEX Option Expiration Friday.
However, in light of the Exchange's experience in trading FLEX Options
to date, specifically with respect to the diversity in FLEX Option
trading, the relatively small percentage FLEX Options trading compared
to overall trading on the Exchange, and the lack of market disruptions
or problems caused by or on existing FLEX Option expirations, CBOE no
longer believes that the three business day expiration restriction is
necessary to insulate Non-FLEX expirations from the potential adverse
market impacts of FLEX expirations.\12\ To the contrary, CBOE believes
that the restriction actually places the Exchange at a competitive
disadvantage to its OTC and futures counter-parts in the market for
customized options, and unnecessarily limits market participants'
ability to trade in an exchange environment that offers the added
benefits of transparency, price discovery, liquidity, and financial
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    \11\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 31361 (October 27,
1992) 57 FR 52655 (November 4, 1992)(SR-CBOE-92-17) (notice of
filing of proposed rule change relating to Flexible Exchange
Options) and 31920 (February 24, 1993), 58 FR 12280 (March 3, 1993)
(Order approving SR-CBOE-92-17). At the time of the proposal, the
Exchange also anticipated that there would be limited secondary
trading in any FLEX Option series having a particular expiration
date due to the diversity inherent in FLEX Options and that FLEX
expiration concentrations should be rare. These observations appear
to be accurate for the trading in FLEX Options to date.
    \12\ In further support of its proposal, the Exchange also notes
that it is not aware of any market disruptions or problems caused by
customized options in the OTC or futures markets that expire on or
near Expiration Friday. Moreover, to the extent there may be a risk
of adverse market effects attributable to options that would
otherwise be traded in a non-transparent fashion in the OTC market,
CBOE believes that such risk would be lessened by making these
customized options eligible for trading in an exchange environment
because of the added transparency, price discovery, liquidity, and
financial stability available.
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    Although the expiration date restrictions would be eliminated, the
Exchange notes that the above-described position limit and reporting
requirements will continue to apply. Moreover, the Exchange and member
organizations each have the authority, pursuant to CBOE Rule 12.10, to
impose additional margin as deemed advisable. CBOE believes these
existing safeguards serve sufficiently to help monitor open interest in
FLEX Option series and significantly reduce any risk of adverse market
effects that might occur as a result of large FLEX exercises in FLEX
Option series that expire near Non-FLEX expirations. Beyond this,
however, CBOE is also proposing to impose the above-described
aggregation requirement for FLEX Options that have the same expiration
as comparable Non-FLEX Options at the position limit amounts that are
applicable to the Non-FLEX Options, and the above-described limitations
on FLEX Index Option p.m. settlements. Further, it is anticipated that
there would continue to be limited secondary trading in any FLEX Option
series having a particular expiration date due to the diversity
inherent in FLEX Options and that FLEX expiration concentrations should
be rare.
    In proposing this change to the eligible FLEX expiration dates,
CBOE is cognizant of the need for market participants to have
substantial options transaction capacity and flexibility to hedge their
substantial investment portfolios, on the one hand, and the potential
for adverse effects on the market or on firms that might be
attributable to excessive FLEX positions which expire near or at the
expiration date for Non-FLEX Options, on the other hand. CBOE is also
cognizant of the OTC market, in which no position limit, expiration
date and p.m. settlement restrictions apply. In light of these
considerations,\13\ CBOE believes this change is appropriate and
reasonable and that it will provide market participants with additional
flexibility to determine expiration dates and choice of venue that best
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    \13\ Besides the fact that OTC customized options are not
subject to a restriction on expiration date and p.m. settlement, the
Exchange notes that FLEX Options can be designated as American-style
(which can be exercised at any time up to the day before expiration)
or European- or European-Capped-style (which can be exercised only
at expiration). Though it is possible for FLEX Options that are
American-styled to be exercised any time, including during the three
business day expiration restriction period, there have been no
market disruptions or problems caused by the early exercise of
American-style FLEX options at or near Non-FLEX expirations. In
addition, it is not uncommon for similar products across markets to
have the same expiration dates. For example, the contracts for stock
index futures, stock index options, and stock options all expire on
the same triple witching days occurring on the third Friday of
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    Finally, the Exchange has confirmed with the OCC that OCC can
configure its systems to support the expiration of FLEX Options on any
business day.
2. Statutory Basis
    By expanding permissible expiration dates for FLEX Options, the
Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act \14\ in general and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act \15\ in particular in that it should promote just
and equitable principles of trade, serve to remove impediments to and
perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market
system, and protect investors and the public interest. The proposed
rule change would provide members and investors with additional
opportunities to trade customized options in an exchange environment,
and investors would benefit as a result.
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    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \15\ 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 that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

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

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

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

    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 such proposed rule change, or
    (B) Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be 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 e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-CBOE-2008-115 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-CBOE-2008-115. 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 inspection and
copying 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 such filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2008-115 and should be
submitted on or before January 5, 2009.
    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\16\
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    \16\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP16-6-000]

Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket
Authorization

    Take notice that on October 13, 2015, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC
(Texas Gas), 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2800, Houston, Texas 77046 filed a
prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205(b), 157.208 (c) and
157.210 of the Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act for
authorization to replace its existing 12,000 horsepower (HP) Solar Mars
100 T-14000 turbine unit with a new 13,290 HP Solar Mars 100-T15000S
turbine unit as well as the installation and modification of station
piping, valves and other appurtenant, auxiliary facilities at Texas
Gas' existing Hardinsburg Compressor Station located in Breckinridge
County, Kentucky (Hardinsburg Replacement Project). Texas Gas states
that the Hardinsburg Replacement Project will not result in a reduction
or abandonment of service through the facilities, all as more fully set
forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open
to public inspection.
    The filing may also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov
using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last
three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, contact FERC at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-
free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding this Application should be directed to
Michael E. McMahon, Sr. Vice President and General Counsel, Texas Gas
Transmission, LLC, 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2800, Houston, Texas 77046,
at phone<PHONE_NUMBER> or facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>, or via email to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant
notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's
Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of
intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission's staff
may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's Regulations under
the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the request. If no protest
is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall
be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for
protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after
the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be
treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of
the NGA.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and

the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90
days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenter's will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with he Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenter's will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentary, will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a) (1) (iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site (www.ferc.gov) under the ``e-Filing'' link. Persons unable to file
electronically should submit original and 5 copies of the protest or
intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.

    Dated: October 22, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14648-000]

Owyhee Hydro, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application
Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and
Competing Applications

    On November 24, 2014, Owyhee Hydro, LLC (Owyhee Hydro) filed an
application for preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the
Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Anderson
Ranch Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project (Anderson Ranch project).
The project would be located at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's
(Reclamation) Anderson Ranch dam and reservoir \1\ on the South Fork of
the Boise River near Mountain Home in Elmore County, Idaho.
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    \1\ On December 12, 2014, Cat Creek Energy, LLC also filed for a
preliminary permit to use the Anderson Ranch reservoir as a lower
reservoir for the Cat Creek Energy Generation Facility Pumped
Storage Hydroelectric Project (P-14655), and thus may be competing
for the same water resource.
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    The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant
the permit holder priority to file a license application during the
permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder
to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands
or waters owned by others without the owners' express permission.
    On December 4, 2014, the Commission asked Reclamation to confirm
that non-federal development is authorized at the Anderson Ranch site.
On January 30, 2015, Reclamation responded stating that it retains
jurisdiction over hydropower development at the Anderson Ranch dam,
reservoir, and powerhouse, which are part of Reclamation's Boise
Project. On June 8, 2015, the Commission

responded and agreed with Reclamation's jurisdictional decision over
hydropower development at the Boise Project's Anderson Ranch dam,
powerhouse, and reservoir. However, the Commission would retain
jurisdiction for hydropower facilities that would be located outside of
Reclamation's development. Thus, an entity seeking to build a
hydropower project that would use Reclamation's Boise Project
facilities would need to obtain a lease of power privilege from
Reclamation, but it also would need to obtain a license from the
Commission for those facilities of the hydropower project that are not
under Reclamation's jurisdiction.
    On July 27, 2015, Owyhee Hydro filed a revised application
providing an additional alternative to the proposed Anderson Ranch
project. The revised Anderson Ranch project has three alternatives:
Alternatives A, B, and C. Alternatives A and B would use the existing
Anderson Ranch dam, reservoir, powerhouse, tailrace, and transmission
lines, and would consist of the following new facilities: (1) A 1,060-
foot-long, 65-foot-high zoned earth or concrete faced rockfill dam; (2)
a 900-acre-foot impoundment as an upper reservoir; (3) a 4,180-foot-
long, 9.1-foot-diameter single steel penstock (6.5-foot-diameter if
twin conduit); (4) a single 80-megawatt (MW) reversible pump turbine/
generator to be located within the third bay of the existing
powerhouse; and (5) appurtenant facilities. Alternative C would use the
existing Anderson Ranch dam, reservoir, and powerhouse, and would
consist of the same new facilities as in Alternatives A and B except it
would have: (1) A 4,180-foot-long, 9.1-foot-diameter single steel
penstock (6.5-foot-diameter if twin conduit) and a 3,440-foot-long,
9.1-foot-diameter single steel penstock (6.5-foot-diameter if twin
conduit); (2) a 250-foot-long, 90-foot-wide concrete powerhouse located
adjacent to the existing Anderson Ranch reservoir; (3) a single 80-MW
Pelton turbine/generator; and (4) a 3,400-foot-long, 69 or 115-kilovolt
transmission line interconnecting with the existing Bonneville Power
Administration Dixie Substation. The estimated annual generation for
the Anderson Ranch project would be 175.2 gigawatt-hours.
    Applicant Contact for the Anderson Ranch project: Mr. Matthew
Shapiro, Owyhee Hydro, LLC, 1210 W. Franklin St., Ste. 2, Boise, ID
83702; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    FERC Contact: Karen Sughrue; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice.
Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements
of 18 CFR 4.36.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing
applications using the Commission's eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief
comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the
eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You
must include your name and contact information at the end of your
comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include
docket number P-14648-000.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of
Commission's Web site at  http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.
Enter the docket number (P-14648) in the docket number field to access
the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

    Dated: August 28, 2015.
 Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2019-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1917]

Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists communities where the addition or
modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths,
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or
the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard
determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and
where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for
each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical
data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have
been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through
issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal
Regulations. The LOMR will be used by insurance agents and others to
calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings
and the contents of those buildings. For rating purposes, the currently
effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used
for all new policies and renewals.

DATES: These flood hazard determinations will be finalized on the dates
listed in the table below and revise the FIRM panels and FIS report in
effect prior to this determination for the listed communities.
    From the date of the second publication of notification of these
changes in a newspaper of local circulation, any person has 90 days in
which to request through the community that the Deputy Associate
Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation reconsider the changes. The
flood hazard determination information may be changed during the 90-day
period.

ADDRESSES: The affected communities are listed in the table below.
Revised flood hazard information for each community is available for
inspection at both the online location and the respective community map
repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current
effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for
comparison.
    Submit comments and/or appeals to the Chief Executive Officer of
the community as listed in the table below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email)
[email protected]; or visit the FEMA Map Information
eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The specific flood hazard determinations are
not described for each community in this notice. However, the online
location and local community map repository address where the flood
hazard determination information is available for inspection is
provided.
    Any request for reconsideration of flood hazard determinations must
be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer of the community as listed
in the table below.
    The modifications are made pursuant to section 201 of the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are in accordance
with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.,
and with 44 CFR part 65.
    The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management
measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show
evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified
for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
    These flood hazard determinations, together with the floodplain
management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are
required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must
change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their
floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact
stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by
other Federal, State, or regional entities. The flood hazard
determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
    The affected communities are listed in the following table. Flood
hazard determination information for each community is available for
inspection at both the online location and the respective community map
repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current
effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for
comparison.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Michael M. Grimm,
Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                                         Chief executive                         Online location of
        State and county           Location and case       officer of         Community map        letter of map       Date of modification   Community
                                          No.               community          repository             revision                                   No.
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Arizona: Yavapai................  City of Cottonwood   The Honorable Tim   Department of       https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 27, 2019........       040096
                                   (18-09-1452P).       Elinski, Mayor,     Public Works,       portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        City of             1490 West Mingus
                                                        Cottonwood, 827     Avenue,
                                                        North Main          Cottonwood, AZ
                                                        Street,             86326.
                                                        Cottonwood, AZ
                                                        86326.
Colorado:
    Garfield....................  City of Glenwood     The Honorable       Engineering         https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 11, 2019........       080071
                                   Springs (19-08-      Michael Gamba,      Department, 101     portal/advanceSearch.
                                   0116P).              Mayor, City of      West 8th Street,
                                                        Glenwood Springs,   Glenwood Springs,
                                                        101 West 8th        CO 81601.
                                                        Street, Glenwood
                                                        Springs, CO 81601.
    Garfield....................  Unincorporated       The Honorable John  Garfield County     https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 11, 2019........       080205
                                   areas of Garfield    Martin, Chairman,   Courthouse, 109     portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (19-08-       Garfield County     8th Street,
                                   0116P).              Board of            Glenwood Springs,
                                                        Commissioners,      CO 81601.
                                                        108 8th Street,
                                                        Suite 101,
                                                        Glenwood Springs,
                                                        CO 81601.
Florida:
    Bay.........................  Unincorporated       The Honorable       Bay County          https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 11, 2019........       120004
                                   areas of Bay         William Dozier,     Planning and        portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (18-04-       Chairman, Bay       Zoning
                                   4009P).              County Board of     Department, 840
                                                        Commissioners,      West 11th Street,
                                                        840 West 11th       Panama City, FL
                                                        Street, Panama      32401.
                                                        City, FL 32401.
    Monroe......................  City of Key West     The Honorable Teri  City Hall, 1300     https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 12, 2019........       120168
                                   (19-04-0349P).       Johnston, Mayor,    White Street, Key   portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        City of Key West,   West, FL 33041.
                                                        P.O. Box 1409,
                                                        Key West, FL
                                                        33041.
    Monroe......................  Unincorporated       The Honorable       Monroe County       https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 12, 2019........       125129
                                   areas of Monroe      Sylvia Murphy,      Building            portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (19-04-       Mayor, Monroe       Department, 2798
                                   0349P).              County Board of     Overseas Highway,
                                                        Commissioners,      Suite 300,
                                                        102050 Overseas     Marathon, FL
                                                        Highway, Suite      33050.
                                                        234, Key Largo,
                                                        FL 33037.
     Orange.....................  Unincorporated       The Honorable       Orange County       https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 11, 2019........       120179
                                   areas of Orange      Teresa Jacobs,      Stormwater          portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (18-04-       Mayor, Orange       Division, 4200
                                   3127P).              County, 201 South   South John Young
                                                        Rosalind Avenue,    Parkway, Orlando,
                                                        5th Floor,          FL 32839.
                                                        Orlando, FL 32801.

     Orange.....................  Unincorporated       The Honorable       Orange County       https://msc.fema.gov/  Jul. 5, 2019.........       120179
                                   areas of Orange      Teresa Jacobs,      Stormwater          portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (18-04-       Mayor, Orange       Division, 4200
                                   6487P).              County, 201 South   South John Young
                                                        Rosalind Avenue,    Parkway, Orlando,
                                                        5th Floor,          FL 32839.
                                                        Orlando, FL 32801.
     Orange.....................  Unincorporated       The Honorable       Orange County       https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 12, 2019........       120179
                                   areas of Orange      Teresa Jacobs,      Stormwater          portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (19-04-       Mayor, Orange       Division, 4200
                                   0061P).              County, 201 South   South John Young
                                                        Rosalind Avenue,    Parkway, Orlando,
                                                        5th Floor,          FL 32839.
                                                        Orlando, FL 32801.
     Pasco......................  Unincorporated       Mr. Dan Biles       Pasco County, Dade  https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 27, 2019........       120230
                                   areas of Pasco       Administrator,      City Record         portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (18-04-       Pasco County,       Center, 38301
                                   4034P).              8731 Citizens       McDonald Street,
                                                        Drive, Suite 340,   Dade City, FL
                                                        New Port Richey,    33525.
                                                        FL 34654.
Pennsylvania:
    Huntingdon..................  Township of          The Honorable       Code Enforcement    https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 11, 2019........       420494
                                   Smithfield (18-03-   Doyland             Department, 202     portal/advanceSearch.
                                   2287P).              Gladfelter,         South 23rd
                                                        Chairman,           Street, Suite 3,
                                                        Township of         Huntingdon, PA
                                                        Smithfield Board    16652.
                                                        of Supervisors,
                                                        202 South 13th
                                                        Street, Suite 3,
                                                        Huntingdon, PA
                                                        16652.
    Montgomery..................  Borough of Ambler    The Honorable       Borough Hall, 131   https://msc.fema.gov/  Jul. 8, 2019.........       420947
                                   (18-03-1837P).       Frank DeRuosi,      Rosemary Avenue,    portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        President,          Ambler, PA 19002.
                                                        Borough of Ambler
                                                        Council, 131
                                                        Rosemary Avenue,
                                                        Ambler, PA 19002.
     Montgomery.................  Township of Upper    The Honorable Ira   Township Hall, 801  https://msc.fema.gov/  Jul. 8, 2019.........       420708
                                   Dublin (18-03-       S. Tackel,          Loch Alsh Avenue,   portal/advanceSearch.
                                   1837P).              President,          Fort Washington,
                                                        Township of Upper   PA 19034.
                                                        Dublin Board of
                                                        Commissioners,
                                                        801 Loch Alsh
                                                        Avenue, Fort
                                                        Washington, PA
                                                        19034.
South Dakota: Minnehaha.........  City of Sioux Falls  The Honorable Paul  Planning and        https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 14, 2019........       460060
                                   (18-08-1114P).       TenHaken, Mayor,    Building Services   portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        City of Sioux       Department, 224
                                                        Falls, 224 West     West 9th Street,
                                                        9th Street, Sioux   Sioux Falls, SD
                                                        Falls, SD 57104.    57104.
Texas:
    Bexar.......................  City of San Antonio  The Honorable Ron   Transportation and  https://msc.fema.gov/  May 13, 2019.........       480045
                                   (18-06-2159P).       Nirenberg, Mayor,   Capitol             portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        City of San         Improvements
                                                        Antonio, P.O. Box   Department, Storm
                                                        839966, San         Water Division,
                                                        Antonio, TX 78283.  1901 South Alamo
                                                                            Street, 2nd
                                                                            Floor, San
                                                                            Antonio, TX 78204.
    Bexar.......................  City of San Antonio  The Honorable Ron   Transportation and  https://msc.fema.gov/  May 13, 2019.........       480045
                                   (18-06-2478P).       Nirenberg, Mayor,   Capitol             portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        City of San         Improvements
                                                        Antonio, P.O. Box   Department, Storm
                                                        839966, San         Water Division,
                                                        Antonio, TX 78283.  1901 South Alamo
                                                                            Street, 2nd
                                                                            Floor, San
                                                                            Antonio, TX 78204.
     Bexar......................  City of San Antonio  The Honorable Ron   Transportation and  https://msc.fema.gov/  Apr. 29, 2019........       480045
                                   (18-06-3206P).       Nirenberg, Mayor,   Capitol             portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        City of San         Improvements
                                                        Antonio, P.O. Box   Department, Storm
                                                        839966, San         Water Division,
                                                        Antonio, TX 78283.  1901 South Alamo
                                                                            Street, 2nd
                                                                            Floor, San
                                                                            Antonio, TX 78204.
    Bexar.......................  Unincorporated       The Honorable       Bexar County        https://msc.fema.gov/  Apr. 29, 2019........       480035
                                   areas of Bexar       Nelson W. Wolff,    Public Works        portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (18-06-       Bexar County        Department, 233
                                   3206P).              Judge, 101 West     North Pecos-La
                                                        Nueva Street,       Trinidad Street,
                                                        10th Floor, San     Suite 420, San
                                                        Antonio, TX 78205.  Antonio, TX 78207.
    Dallas......................  City of DeSoto (18-  The Honorable       Engineering         https://msc.fema.gov/  May 3, 2019..........       480172
                                   06-3315P).           Curtistene Smith    Department, 211     portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        McCowan, Mayor,     East Pleasant Run
                                                        City of DeSoto,     Road, DeSoto, TX
                                                        211 East Pleasant   75115.
                                                        Run Road, DeSoto,
                                                        TX 75115.
    Dallas......................  City of Garland (18- The Honorable Lori  City Hall, 800      https://msc.fema.gov/  May 13, 2019.........       485471
                                   06-2735P).           Barnett Dodson,     Main Street,        portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        Mayor, City of      Garland, TX 75040.
                                                        Garland, 200
                                                        North 5th Street,
                                                        Garland, TX 75040.

     Fort Bend..................  Unincorporated       The Honorable K.    Fort Bend County    https://msc.fema.gov/  May 16, 2019.........       480228
                                   areas of Fort Bend   P. George, Fort     Engineering         portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (18-06-       Bend County         Department, 301
                                   2990P).              Judge, 401          Jackson Street,
                                                        Jackson Street,     Richmond, TX
                                                        Richmond, TX        77469.
                                                        77469.
     Harris.....................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Lina  Harris County       https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 17, 2019........       480287
                                   areas of Harris      Hidalgo, Harris     Permits Office,     portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (18-06-       County Judge,       10555 Northwest
                                   2625P).              1001 Preston        Freeway, Suite
                                                        Street, Suite       120, Houston, TX
                                                        911, Houston, TX    77092.
                                                        77002.
     Hays.......................  City of Kyle (18-06- The Honorable       Building            https://msc.fema.gov/  May 16, 2019.........       481108
                                   1606P).              Travis Mitchell,    Department, 100     portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        Mayor, City of      West Center
                                                        Kyle, 100 West      Street, Kyle, TX
                                                        Center Street,      78640.
                                                        Kyle, TX 78640.
     Hays.......................  Unincorporated       The Honorable       Hays County         https://msc.fema.gov/  May 16, 2019.........       480321
                                   areas of Hays        Debbie Ingalsbe,    Development         portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (18-06-       Acting Hays         Services
                                   1606P).              County Judge, 111   Department, 2171
                                                        East San Antonio    Yarrington Road,
                                                        Street, Suite       Suite 100, Kyle,
                                                        300, San Marcos,    TX 78640.
                                                        TX 78666.
    Kerr........................  City of Kerrville    The Honorable Bill  Engineering         https://msc.fema.gov/  May 13, 2019.........       480420
                                   (18-06-2862P).       Blackburn, Mayor,   Department, 200     portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        City of             Sidney Baker
                                                        Kerrville, 701      Street,
                                                        Main Street,        Kerrville, TX
                                                        Kerrville, TX       78028.
                                                        78028.
     Webb.......................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Tano  Webb County         https://msc.fema.gov/  Apr. 25, 2019........       481059
                                   areas of Webb        E. Tijerina, Webb   Planning            portal/advanceSearch.
                                   County (19-06-       County Judge,       Department, 1110
                                   0140X).              1000 Houston        Washington
                                                        Street, 3rd         Street, Suite
                                                        Floor, Laredo, TX   302, Laredo, TX
                                                        78040.              78040.
Utah: Iron......................  City of Cedar City   The Honorable       Engineering         https://msc.fema.gov/  Jun. 13, 2019........       490074
                                   (18-08-0285P).       Maile Wilson        Department, 10      portal/advanceSearch.
                                                        Edwards, Mayor,     North Main
                                                        City of Cedar       Street, Cedar
                                                        City, 10 North      City, UT 84720.
                                                        Main Street,
                                                        Cedar City, UT
                                                        84720.
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[FR Doc. 2019-06684 Filed 4-4-19; 8:45 am]
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