[Federal Register: April 27, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 80)]
[Notices]
[Page 22125-22126]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RM04-7-006]

Market-Based Rates for Wholesale Sales of Electric Energy,
Capacity and Ancillary Services by Public Utilities; Notice of New
Docket Prefix ``LA'' for Land Acquisition Reports and Guidelines for
Filing Under Order No. 697-C

April 20, 2010.
    Notice is hereby given that a new docket prefix ``LA'' has been
established for `Land Acquisition Reports' (LA Reports) filed by
market-based utilities on a quarterly basis, pursuant to Order No. 697-
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    \1\ Market-Based Rates for Wholesale Sales of Electric Energy,
Capacity and Ancillary Services by Public Utilities, Order No. 697-
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    In that Order, the Commission required that all market-based rate
sellers must report on a quarterly basis the acquisition of control of
a site or sites for new generation capacity development for which site
control has been demonstrated in the interconnection process and for
which the potential number of megawatts that are reasonably
commercially feasible on the site or sites for new generation capacity
development is equal to 100 megawatts or more. If a Seller elects to
make a monetary deposit so that it may demonstrate site control at a
later time in the interconnection process, the monetary deposit will
trigger the quarterly reporting requirement instead of the
demonstration of site control. A notification of change in status that
is submitted to report the acquisition of control of a site or sites
for new generation capacity development must include:
    (1) The number of sites acquired;
    (2) The relevant geographic market in which the sites are located;
and
    (3) The maximum potential number of megawatts (MW) that are
reasonably commercially feasible on the sites reported.
    Each LA Report will now receive a new prefix ``LA'' as part of its
designated docket number and will be enumerated quarterly so that the
first quarterly filing received will be filed under LA10-1-000, the
second quarterly filing will be filed under LA10-2-000 and so on.
Accordingly, each quarter and year the LA docket number will change and
the Commission will no longer sub-docket these reports under the
formerly used ``ER'' docket prefixes that were used previously for
these reports.
    For 2010 filings, the docket numbers will appear as follows:

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         Docket No.             Periods covering         Date filed
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LA10-1-000..................  First quarter of      Filed in April 2010
                               calendar year 2010.   for January-March
                                                     2010.
LA10-2-000..................  Second quarter of     Filed in July 2010
                               calendar year 2010.   for April-June
                                                     2010.
LA10-3-000..................  Third quarter of      Filed in October
                               calendar year 2010.   2010 for July-
                                                     September 2010.
LA10-4-000..................  Fourth quarter of     Filed in January
                               calendar year 2010.   2011 for October-
                                                     December 2010.
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    Filing guidelines for the ``LA'' prefix are attached to this notice
and will be posted on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/
help/how-to.asp. The Commission encourages electronic filing of all LA
reports.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.

Attachment--Filing Guidelines for ``LA'' Reports Under FERC Order No.
697-C

Reporting Requirements Under 18 CFR 35.42

    Order No. 697-C established filing requirements for quarterly
reports filed by an electric utility under 18 CFR 35.42.
    This report should be submitted using the Commission's eFiling
system. The content of each report must conform to the applicable
regulation under which the report is filed. Filers are requested to
select the applicable LA docket number(s) that correspond with the
appropriate calendar quarter filed and also select all the former ER
docket numbers that apply.
    A FERC Online eRegistration account is a prerequisite for anyone
submitting an electronic filing to FERC and anyone that will be
identified during the eFiling process as a person responsible for the
filing. Links to both eRegistration and eFiling are available on the
Commission's Web site at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/docs-
filing.asp.

[FR Doc. 2010-9684 Filed 4-26-10; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 120 (Friday, June 21, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37657-37658]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2013-0014]

Petition for a Waiver of Compliance

    In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), this document provides the public notice that Bombardier
Transportation North America (BTNA) has petitioned the Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions
of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR Part
242, Qualification and Certification of Conductors, at two of its
maintenance operations. BTNA's first operation serves the Southern
California Regional Rail Authority with locations in Los Angeles,
Lancaster, and San Bernardino, CA. BTNA's second operation serves the
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority in Miami, FL. BTNA
services and maintains the commuter train equipment for these commuter
rail lines, and Transportation Certification Services, Inc. administers
BTNA's operating crew certification programs. FRA assigned the petition
Docket Number FRA-2013-0014.
    The conductor certification regulations provide that every train or
yard crew, as defined in 49 CFR 218.5, Definitions, are required to
have a certified conductor as a member of the crew and, in the case of
a single person train or yard crew, the regulation provides that the
employee must be dual-certified as a locomotive engineer and a
conductor.
    In its petition, BTNA states that virtually all of the employees
responsible for equipment movements at the above-referenced facilities
are certified locomotive engineers pursuant to 49 CFR Part 240,
Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers. In addition to
the locomotive engineer training, the employees receive additional
training to cover ground-switching duties. BTNA states that the
additional training required under 49 CFR Part 242 would not increase
the level of safety at these facilities and would create a cost burden
for it.
    In its petition, BTNA also notes that 49 CFR 242.123, Monitoring
operational

performance, requires that specific operating rule efficiency tests be
performed on conductors in addition to the operational testing required
under 49 CFR Part 240. Consequently, BTNA will conduct the operational
testing required by 49 CFR 242.123 for all employees who are engaged in
the movement of equipment at the above-referenced facilities.
    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications
concerning the petition, is available for review online at
www.regulations.gov and in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation's (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., W12-140, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Operations
Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal Holidays.
    Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings
by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate
scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since
the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party
desires an opportunity for oral comment, they should notify FRA, in
writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for
their request.
    All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the
appropriate docket number and may be submitted by any of the following
methods:
     Web site: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W12-140, Washington, DC
20590.
     Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal Holidays.
    Communications received by July 22, 2013 will be considered by FRA
before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be
considered as far as practicable.
    Anyone is able to search the electronic form of any written
communications and comments received into our dockets by the name of
the individual submitting the comment (or signing the document, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
See http://www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice for the privacy notice
of regulations.gov or interested parties may review DOT's complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 17, 2013.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative
Operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Membership of Performance Review Board for Senior
Executives

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby provides notice of
the membership of its Performance Review Board (PRB) for the
Commission's Senior Executive Service (SES) members. The function of
this board is to make recommendations relating to the performance of
senior executives in the Commission. This action is undertaken in
accordance with Title 5, U.S.C. 4314(c)(4).
    The Commission's PRB will add the following member: David Morenoff.

    Dated: January 22, 2013.
 Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-01772 Filed 1-28-13; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 236 (Monday, December 9, 2013)]
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[Page 73918]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Domestic And
International Flight Plans

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information
collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following collection of information was
published on September 24, 2013, vol. 78, no. 185, page 58597. Flight
plan information is used to govern the flight of aircraft for the
protection and identification of aircraft and property and persons on
the ground.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by January 8, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy DePaepe at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0026.
    Title: Domestic And International Flight Plans.
    Form Numbers: FAA forms 7233-1 and 7233-4.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: Title 49 U.S.C., paragraph 40103(b) authorizes
regulations governing the flight of aircraft. 14 CFR 91 prescribes
requirements for filing domestic and international flight plans.
Information is collected to provide services to aircraft inflight and
protection of persons/property on the ground.
    Respondents: Approximately 300,000 air carriers, operators and
pilots.
    Frequency: Information is collected on occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 1-3 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 287,447 hours.

ADDRESS: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be
addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of
Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>, or mailed to the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC
20503.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 2, 2013.
Albert R. Spence,
FAA Assistant Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises
Business Services Division, AES-200.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1119; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-112-AD;
Amendment 39-15800; AD 2009-02-10]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:

    Several reports have been received about roll control problems
due to frozen moisture on the aileron pulleys that are located in
the LH [left-hand] and RH [right-hand] Main Landing Gear (MLG) wheel
bays on the centre wing rear spar, under the wing to fuselage
fairings. Investigation revealed that improper sealing of the
aerodynamic seals of the Wing-to-Fuselage Fairings can cause rain-or
washwater and de-icing fluids to leak onto the affected aileron
pulleys. Exposure of the aileron pulleys to the leaked moisture in
freezing condition can result in restricted aileron control movement
(partly jammed) and/or higher control forces. This condition, if not
corrected, could lead to partial loss of control of the aircraft. *
* *
* * * * *
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 2, 2009.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 2,
2009.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April
3, 2008 (73 FR 10650, February 28, 2008).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on October 30, 2008 (73
FR 64571) and proposed to supersede AD 2008-04-22, Amendment 39-15394
(73 FR 10650, February 28, 2008). That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    Several reports have been received about roll control problems
due to frozen moisture on the aileron pulleys that are located in
the LH [left-hand] and RH [right-hand] Main Landing Gear (MLG) wheel
bays on the centre wing rear spar, under the wing to fuselage
fairings. Investigation revealed that improper sealing of the
aerodynamic seals of the Wing-to-Fuselage Fairings can cause rain-or
washwater and de-icing fluids to leak onto the affected aileron
pulleys. Exposure of the aileron pulleys to the leaked moisture in
freezing condition can result in restricted aileron control movement
(partly jammed) and/or higher control forces. This condition, if not
corrected, could lead to partial loss of control of the aircraft. To
address this unsafe condition, Fokker Services originally introduced
SBF100-53-101 which was made mandatory through CAA Netherlands (CAA-
NL) AD NL-2005-013 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2008-04-22] with a
compliance time of 12 months after November 1, 2005.
    Following this, new reports of problems due to freezing moisture
in the same area have been received. This has prompted Fokker
Services to publish SBF100-53-107, which introduces an additional
one-time inspection [for deviations] of the aerodynamic seals of the
Wing-to-Fuselage Fairings and the application of an improved sealing
of the aerodynamic seal by means of a fillet seam between the upper
left and right fairings and the fuselage skin.
    For the reasons described above, this EASA AD supersedes CAA-NL
AD NL-2005-013 and requires an additional one-time inspection [for
deviations] and application of improved sealing.

This action retains the inspection in AD 2008-04-22. Doing the
additional inspection terminates the requirement to do the inspection
required by the existing AD. The additional inspection for deviations
includes inspecting for fit between the left-hand and right-hand wing-
to-fuselage fairings and the fuselage skin; inspecting for damage to
the aerodynamic seal on the fairings; inspecting for fit of the
aerodynamic seal to the fuselage; and doing related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. The related investigative actions
include inspecting the aerodynamic seal for damage (including wear);
inspecting the abrasion resistant coating for damage (including wear);
and re-inspecting for fit. The corrective actions include installing a
new seal, restoring the protective coating, correcting the position of
the fairing, and sealing the gaps between the fairings and the
surrounding structure. You may obtain further information by examining
the MCAI in the AD docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in

general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a Note within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect about 7 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $1,680, or $240 per
product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15394 (73 FR
10650, February 28, 2008) and adding the following new AD:

2009-02-10 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-15800. Docket No. FAA-
2008-1119; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-112-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 2,
2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2008-04-22, Amendment 39-15394.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
airplanes, certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53:
Fuselage.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

    Several reports have been received about roll control problems
due to frozen moisture on the aileron pulleys that are located in
the LH [left-hand] and RH [right-hand] Main Landing Gear (MLG) wheel
bays on the centre wing rear spar, under the wing to fuselage
fairings. Investigation revealed that improper sealing of the
aerodynamic seals of the Wing-to-Fuselage Fairings can cause rain-or
washwater and de-icing fluids to leak onto the affected aileron
pulleys. Exposure of the aileron pulleys to the leaked moisture in
freezing condition can result in restricted aileron control movement
(partly jammed) and/or higher control forces. This condition, if not
corrected, could lead to partial loss of control of the aircraft. To
address this unsafe condition, Fokker Services originally introduced
SBF100-53-101 which was made mandatory through CAA Netherlands (CAA-
NL) AD NL-2005-013 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2008-04-22] with a
compliance time of 12 months after November 1, 2005.
    Following this, new reports of problems due to freezing moisture
in the same area have been received. This has prompted Fokker
Services to publish SBF100-53-107, which introduces an additional
one-time inspection [for deviations] of the aerodynamic seals of the
Wing-to-Fuselage Fairings and the application of an improved sealing
of the aerodynamic seal by means of a fillet seam between the upper
left and right fairings and the fuselage skin.
    For the reasons described above, this EASA AD supersedes CAA-NL
AD NL-2005-013 and requires an additional one-time inspection [for
deviations] and application of improved sealing.
    This action retains the inspection in AD 2008-04-22. Doing the
additional inspection terminates the requirement to do the
inspection required by the existing AD. The additional inspection
for deviations includes inspecting for fit between the left-hand and
right-hand wing-to-fuselage fairings and the fuselage skin;
inspecting for damage to the aerodynamic seal on the fairings;
inspecting for fit of the aerodynamic seal to the fuselage; and
doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. The
related investigative actions include inspecting the aerodynamic
seal for damage (including wear); inspecting the abrasion resistant
coating for damage (including wear); and re-inspecting for fit. The
corrective actions include installing a new seal, restoring the
protective coating, correcting the position of the fairing, and
sealing the gaps between the fairings and the surrounding structure.

Restatement of Certain Requirements of AD 2008-04-22

    (f) Unless already done: Within 12 months after April 3, 2008
(the effective date of AD 2008-04-22), inspect the wing-to-fuselage
fairings for indications of incorrect fit, damage, or wear, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF100-53-101, dated September 30, 2005 (``the service
bulletin''). Doing the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD terminates the actions required by this paragraph.
    (1) If no indications of incorrect fit, damage, or wear are
found, no further action is required by this paragraph.

    (2) If any incorrect fit, damage, or wear is found, before next
flight, do related investigative actions and applicable corrective
actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
service bulletin.

New Requirements of This AD: Actions and Compliance

    (g) Unless already done: Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, inspect for deviations of the aerodynamic seal of
the wing-to-fuselage fairings and the fuselage skin, do all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions, and apply a
fillet seam between the fairings and the fuselage skin, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF100-53-107, dated February 26, 2008. Do all applicable
related investigative and corrective actions before further flight.
Accomplishment of this inspection terminates the actions required by
paragraph (f) of this AD.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows:
    No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-
116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.

Related Information

    (i) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2008-0079, dated April 24, 2008; Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF100-53-101, dated September 30, 2005; and Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF100-53-107, dated February 26, 2008; for related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-101, dated
September 30, 2005; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-107, dated
February 26, 2008; as applicable; to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-107,
dated February 26, 2008, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-101,
dated September 30, 2005, on April 3, 2008 (73 FR 10650, February
28, 2008).
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150
AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)252-627-350; fax
+31 (0)252-627-211; e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://
www.myfokkerfleet.com.
    (4) You may review copies of the service information that is
incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221 or<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may also review copies of the service information at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information
on the availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_
regulations/ibr_locations.html .

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 15, 2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-3365 Filed 2-25-09; 8:45 am]

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[Notices]
[Pages 12197-12198]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0186]

Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee

AGENCY: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee teleconference meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee will meet via
teleconference, to receive a brief out from the Subcommittee tasked to
respond to the issuance of Executive Orders 13771, ``Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs''; 13777, ``Enforcing the
Regulatory Reform Agenda;'' and 13783, ``Promoting Energy Independence
and Economic Growth.'' This teleconference will be open to the public.

DATES:
    Meeting. The full Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 11, 2018,
from 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. This teleconference may
close early if all business is finished.
    Comments and supporting documents: To ensure your comments are
reviewed by Committee members before the teleconference, submit your
written comments no later than Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To join the teleconference or to request special
accommodations, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than Wednesday, April 4, 2018.
    Instructions: You are free to submit comments at any time,
including orally at the teleconference, but if you want Committee
members to review your comment before the meeting, please submit your
comments no later than April 4, 2018. We are particularly interested in
comments on the issues in the ``Agenda'' section below. You must
include ``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number USCG-
2018-0186. Comments received will be posted without alteration at
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided. For more information about privacy and docket, review Privacy
and Security Notice for the Federal Docket Management System at http://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice. Written comments may also be
submitted using the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If you encounter technical difficulties with
comment submission, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.
    Docket Search: For access to the docket or to read documents or
comments related to this notice, go to http://www.regulations.gov, and
use ``USCG-2018-0186'' in the ``Search'' box, press Enter, and then
click on the item you wish to view.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Todd Haviland, 2703 Martin Luther
King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593, Stop 7509, Washington, DC
20593-7581; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, U.S.C. Appendix). The
Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee is established under the
authority of 46 U.S.C. 9307, and makes recommendations to the Secretary
of Homeland Security and the Coast Guard on matters relating to Great
Lakes pilotage, including review of proposed Great Lakes pilotage
regulations and policies.

Agenda of Meeting

    (1) Introduction.
    (2) Roll call of Committee members and determination of a quorum.
    (3) Regulations Reform Subcommittee Report.
    (4) Discussion of Regulatory Reform Task #01-17--Input to Support
Regulatory Reform of U.S. Coast Guard Regulations--Executive Orders
13771 and 13783.
    (5) Public Comment period.
    (6) Formulate recommendation regarding Task #01-17.
    A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at http://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Marine-Transportation-Systems-CG-5PW/Office-of-Waterways-and-Ocean-Policy/Office-of-Waterways-and-Ocean-Policy-Great-Lakes-Pilotage-Div/ by April 4, 2018. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. Todd
Haviland as noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above.
    There will be a public comment period during the meeting. Speakers
are requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes and keep their
remarks to the topic of the Regulation Reform. Please note that the
public comment period may end before the period allotted, following the
last call for comments. Contact the individual listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above to register as a speaker.

    Dated: March, 9 2018.
Michael D. Emerson,
Director, Marine Transportation Systems.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 135 (Wednesday, July 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41540-41541]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-75410; File No. SR-BOX-2015-25]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; BOX Options Exchange LLC; Notice
of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To
Amend IM-3120-2 To Rule 3120 To Extend the Pilot Program That
Eliminated the Position Limits for Options on SPDR S&P 500 ETF

July 9, 2015.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on July 7, 2015, BOX Options Exchange LLC (the ``Exchange'') filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the
proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items
have been prepared by the self-regulatory organization. The Commission
is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule
change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of the
Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend IM-3120-2 to Rule 3120 to extend the
pilot program that eliminated the position limits for options on SPDR
S&P 500 ETF (``SPY'') (``SPY Pilot Program''). The text of the proposed
rule change is available from the principal office of the Exchange, at
the Commission's Public Reference Room and also on the Exchange's
Internet Web site at http://boxexchange.com.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization
included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the
proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the
proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at
the places specified in Item IV below. The self-regulatory organization
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 Exchange proposes to amend IM-3120-2 to Rule 3120 to extend the
time period of the SPY Pilot Program,\3\ which is currently scheduled
to expire on July 12, 2015, through July 12, 2016.\4\
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 67936 (September 27,
2012), 77 FR 60491 (October 3, 2012) (Notice of Filing and Immediate
Effectiveness of SR-BOX-2012-013).
    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 74196 (February 3,
2015), 80 FR 7064 (February 9, 2015) (Notice of Filing and Immediate
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    This filing does not propose any substantive changes to the SPY
Pilot Program. In proposing to extend the SPY Pilot Program, the
Exchange reaffirms its consideration of several factors that supported
the original proposal of the SPY Pilot Program, including (1) the
availability of economically equivalent products and their respective
position limits, (2) the liquidity of the option and the underlying
security, (3) the market capitalization of the underlying security and
the related index, (4) the reporting of large positions and
requirements surrounding margin, and (5) the potential for market on
close volatility.
    In the proposal to extend the SPY Pilot Program, the Exchange
stated that if it were to propose an extension, permanent approval or
termination of the program, the Exchange would submit, along with any
filing proposing such amendments to the program, a report providing an
analysis of the SPY Pilot Program covering the period since the
previous extension (the ``Pilot Report'').\5\ Accordingly, the Exchange
is submitting the Pilot Report detailing the Exchange's experience with
the SPY Pilot Program. The Pilot Report is attached as Exhibit 3 to
this filing. The Exchange notes that it is unaware of any problems
created by the SPY Pilot Program and does not foresee any as a result
of the proposed extension. In extending the SPY Pilot Program, the
Exchange states that if it were to propose another extension, permanent
approval or termination of the program, the Exchange will submit
another Pilot Report covering the period since the previous extension,
which will be submitted at least 30 days before the end of the proposed
extension. If the SPY Pilot Program is not extended or adopted on a
permanent basis by July 12, 2016, position limits in SPY will revert to
their Pre-Pilot levels. Extending the SPY Pilot Program will give the
Exchange and Commission additional time to evaluate the pilot and its
effect on the market.
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposal is consistent with the
requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act, in general, and Section
6(b)(5) of the Act, in particular, in that it is designed to prevent
fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and
equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. The Exchange
believes that extending the SPY Pilot Program promotes just and
equitable principles of trade by permitting market participants,
including market makers, institutional investors and retail investors,
to establish greater positions when pursuing their investment goals and
needs.

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 proposed rule change is not
designed to address any aspect of competition, whether between the
Exchange and its competitors, or among market participants. Instead,
the proposed rule change is designed to allow the SPY Pilot Program to
continue without interruption. Additionally, the Exchange expects other
SROs will propose similar extensions.

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

    The Exchange has neither solicited nor received comments on the
proposed rule change.

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) of the Act and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\6\
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    \6\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). As required under Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii), the Exchange provided the Commission with written
notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a
brief description and the text of the proposed rule change, at least
five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule
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    A proposed rule change filed pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6) under the
Act \7\ normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date
of its filing. However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \8\ permits the
Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent
with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange
has asked the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that
the proposal may become operative immediately upon filing. The Exchange
believes that waiver of the operative delay is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest because it will allow
the SPY Pilot Program to continue without interruption. The Commission
believes that waiving the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. Therefore, the
Commission hereby waives the operative delay and designates the
proposed rule change operative upon filing.\9\
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    \8\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \9\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay, the
Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency,
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule 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-BOX-2015-25 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BOX-2015-25. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-BOX-2015-25, and should be
submitted on or before August 5, 2015.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\10\
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Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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[Notices]
[Pages 78475-78477]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-
2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727]

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
16 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 January 27, 2014. Comments must be
received on or before January 27, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. FMCSA-2000-
7918; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-
21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727], 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.
    Instructions: 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 Federal Docket Management System (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 DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January
17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical
Programs Division,<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 16 individuals who have requested renewal of
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has
evaluated these 16 applications for renewal on their merits and decided
to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:

Donald J. Bierwirth, Jr. (CT)
Arthur L. Bousema (CA)
Norman E. Braden (CO)
Matthew W. Daggs (MO)
Donald R. Date, Jr. (MD)
Gordon R. Fritz (WI)
Ronald K. Fultz (KY)
John E. Kimmet, Jr. (WA)
Robert C. Leathers (MO)
Jason L. Light (ID)
Kenneth R. Murphy (WA)
Michael J. Richard (LA)
Robert E. Sanders (PA)
Robert A Sherry (PA)
Stephen G. Sniffin (CT)
John R. Snyder (WA)

    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions:
(1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the requirements 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 provides 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 retains 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 16 applicants has satisfied the
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (65 FR 66286; 66 FR 13825; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 66966; 68 FR
10300; 68 FR 37197; 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 68 FR 69434; 70 FR 41811;
70 FR 48797; 70 FR 48798; 70 FR 48799; 70 FR 48800; 70 FR 48801; 70 FR
57353; 70 FR 61165; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 646;
71 FR 4632; 72 FR 52422; 72 FR 58359; 72 FR 62897; 72 FR 71995; 73 FR
1395; 73 FR 5259; 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 64124; 74 FR 65845; 75 FR 1451; 77
FR 545). Each of these 16 applicants has requested renewal of the
exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the requirement 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 requirements.
    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 January 27, 2014.
    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 16 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 made on the merits of each
case and made 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.

Submitting Comments

    You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail,
or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA
recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email
address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA
can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
in the search box insert the docket numbers FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-
2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-21711;
FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727 and click the search button. When
the new screen appears, click on the blue ``Comment Now!'' button on
the right hand side of the page. On the new page, enter information
required including the specific section of this document to which each
comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation. If you

submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an
unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for
copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would
like to know that they reached the facility, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope.
    We will consider all comments and material received during the
comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your
comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of
the comment period.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this
preamble, To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number
FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-15892;
FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727 and click
``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all
documents and comments related to the proposed rulemaking.

    Issued on: December 17, 2013.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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