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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4170-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2014-0003]

Maryland; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Maryland

(FEMA-4170-DR), dated April 10, 2014, and related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: April 10, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter
dated April 10, 2014, the President issued a major disaster declaration
under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford
Act''), as follows:

    I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State
of Maryland resulting from a snowstorm during the period of February
12-13, 2014, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a
major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the
``Stafford Act''). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster
exists in the State of Maryland.
    In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby
authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such
amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and
administrative expenses.
    You are authorized to provide emergency protective measures
(Category B) under the Public Assistance program in the designated
areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State. You are further
authorized to provide snow assistance under the Public Assistance
program for a limited time during or proximate to the incident
period.
    Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be
supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total
eligible costs. Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance also will be limited to 75 percent of the total
eligible costs, with the exception of projects that meet the
eligibility criteria for a higher Federal cost-sharing percentage
under the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for
Debris Removal implemented pursuant to Section 428 of the Stafford
Act.
    Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration
for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice
that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under
Executive Order 12148, as amended, Steven S. Ward, of FEMA is appointed
to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster.
    The following areas of the State of Maryland have been designated
as adversely affected by this major disaster:

    Baltimore, Carroll, and Howard Counties for emergency protective
measures (Category B), under the Public Assistance program.
    Baltimore, Carroll, and Howard Counties for snow assistance
under the Public Assistance program for any continuous 48-hour
period during or proximate the incident period.
    All counties within the State of Maryland are eligible to apply
for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance
Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and
Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing
Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other
Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially
Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA 2012-0074]

Improvements to the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
Motor Carrier Safety Measurement System (SMS)

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

ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On March 27, 2012, FMCSA announced planned improvements to the
Carrier Safety Measurement System (SMS). A preview of these
improvements and their potential effects on a motor carrier's status
has been available to motor carriers and law enforcement since
publication of the notice. The system changes were scheduled to be
implemented for use in prioritizing FMCSA and State intervention
resources and made available to the public on the SMS public Web site
in July 2012. However, based on feedback received by the Agency, FMCSA
extends the comment period for motor carriers and law enforcement to
July 30, 2012.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 30, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket
Management System Number FMCSA-2012-0074 by any of the following
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, (M-30), U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building,
Ground Floor, Room 12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The
telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. All
submissions must include the Agency name and docket number for this
notice. See the ``Public Participation'' heading below for instructions
on submitting comments and additional information.
    Note that all comments received, including any personal information
provided, will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov.
Please see the ``Privacy Act'' heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or to
Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT Headquarters Building at
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
Privacy Act System of Records Notice for the DOT Federal Docket
Management System published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2008
(73 FR 3316).
    Public Participation: The http://www.regulations.gov Web site is
generally available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can get
electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the
``help'' section of the http://www.regulations.gov Web site. Comments
received after the comment closing date will be included in the docket,
and will be considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bryan Price, Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA
15222, Telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, E-Mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 27, 2012, (77 FR 18298), FMCSA
published a notice announcing changes to the Agency's Safety
Measurement System and a preview period for law enforcement and motor
carriers to assess the impact of the changes. We provided a 60-day
period for initial comments from motor carriers and law enforcement
that would have expired on May 29, 2012. However, based on feedback
received by the Agency, this comment period is being extended 60 days
to July 30, 2012. Once the preview is complete an additional
opportunity will be provided for public review and comment.
    The improvements proposed include: (1) Changes to the SMS
methodology that find higher risk carriers while addressing industry
biases; (2) Better applications of SMS results for Agency interventions
by more effectively identifying safety sensitive carriers (i.e.,
passenger carriers transporting people and carriers hauling hazardous
materials (HM)), so that such firms can be selected for CSA
interventions at more stringent levels; and, (3) More specific fact-
based displays of SMS results on the SMS Web site.
    This extension will provide motor carriers with additional time to
preview how the improvements impact their individual safety data in
SMS. Motor carriers will have additional time to take action related to
their data in the SMS, and additional time to provide comments to the
Agency. The data preview may be found at http://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/.
During the extended preview period, FMCSA will be conducting additional
outreach to further explain the proposed changes to SMS and to
encourage additional motor carriers to view the preview site and to
provide comments. As part of these outreach efforts, FMCSA plans to
offer a series of webinars related to the proposed SMS improvements and
the data preview site. Details regarding the date and time of these
webinars, and how to register, will be posted to the above Web site.
    During the data preview period, the Agency requests comments on the
impacts of the changes.

    Issued: May 17, 2012.
William Quade,
Associate Administrator for Enforcement.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1226; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-122-AD;
Amendment 39-17741; AD 2014-03-04]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a report of a translating door handle jamming during opening of an
aft door. This AD requires replacing the handle shaft with a new
single-piece machined handle shaft on the aft entry and service doors,
and requires revising the maintenance program by incorporating a new
airworthiness limitation task. We are issuing this AD to prevent a
migrated pin from jamming a translating door handle, which could
prevent opening of the door and impede an emergency evacuation.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 9, 2014.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 9,
2014.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2012-1226; 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 service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier,
Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto,
Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at
the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc.
Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on December 13, 2012 (77 FR 74126). The NPRM was prompted by a
report of a translating door handle jamming during opening of an aft
door. The NPRM proposed to require replacing the handle shaft with a
new single-piece machined handle shaft on the aft entry and service
doors, and requires revising the maintenance program by incorporating a
new airworthiness limitation task. We are issuing this AD to prevent a
migrated pin from jamming a translating door handle, which could
prevent opening of the door and impede an emergency evacuation.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2012-17, dated May 24, 2012 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    There was one reported case of the translating door handle
jamming on opening. It was found that the pin on the existing handle
shaft could migrate and cause the translating door handle to jam. A
jammed translating door handle could prevent the opening of the door
and impede evacuation in the event of an emergency.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the installation of the single piece
machined handle shaft (ModSum 4-113687) on the aft entry door and
the aft service door, as well as the incorporation of the new
Airworthiness Limitation (AWL) tasks introduced as a result of this
ModSum.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-1226-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(77 FR 74126, December 13, 2012) and the FAA's response to each
comment.

Request for Optional Compliance Method

    Horizon Air requested that the NPRM (77 FR 74126, December 13,
2012) be revised to account for handle shafts that might have been
replaced with the single-piece machined handle shaft through attrition.
Horizon Air stated that the illustrated parts catalog identifies the
single-piece handle shaft as an acceptable replacement part number, and
that operators might have used that single-piece handle shaft as a
replacement but without using the steps specified in Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84-52-66, Revision A, dated October 24, 2011.
    We agree to revise this final rule. We have redesignated paragraph
(i) of the NPRM (77 FR 74126, December 13, 2012) as paragraph (i)(1) in
this final rule and added paragraph (i)(2) to provide credit for
installing single-piece machined handle shafts with certain part
numbers by attrition (for example, replacing the handle shaft during
maintenance actions) before the effective date of this final rule.
Operators can provide a maintenance record of this action to show
compliance with this final rule.

Request To Clarify Compliance Time

    Horizon Air requested that the FAA state how the repetitive 25,000-
flight-hour interval specified in the tasks required by paragraph
(h)(1) of the NPRM (77 FR 74126, December 13, 2012) should be applied.
Horizon Air

asked if the 25,000-flight-hour interval applies to the flight hours
accumulated by the airframe, or to the in-service time accumulated on
the handle.
    We agree with the commenter's request, and have revised paragraph
(h)(1) of this final rule to clarify that the 25,000-flight-hour
compliance time for the repetitive inspection interval must be applied
to the airplane service life, not to the handle service life.

Request To Remove the Word ``New'' for the Replacement Handle

    Horizon Air requested that the word ``new'' be removed from the
description of the required replacement part in paragraph (g) of the
NPRM (77 FR 74126, December 13, 2012). Horizon Air states that, because
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-66, Revision A, dated October 24,
2011, uses the word ``new'' in the instructions for the handle shaft
replacement, the use of the word ``new'' in the NPRM is unnecessary.
    We disagree. We describe the required actions from service
information as accurately as possible and without ambiguity as to the
required condition of any replacement parts. We have no information or
data to determine that ``new or serviceable'' would be more appropriate
than ``new,'' as specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-66,
Revision A, dated October 24, 2011. However, under the provisions of
paragraph (j)(1) of this final rule, operators may request approval to
use a ``serviceable'' handle if sufficient data are submitted to
substantiate that the part would provide an acceptable level of safety.
We have not changed this final rule in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (77 FR 74126, December 13, 2012) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 74126, December 13, 2012).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 78 products of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 8 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $10,596 per
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the
U.S. operators to be $879,528, or $11,276 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 that 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);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2012-1226; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800)
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    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]

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

2014-03-04 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-17741. Docket No. FAA-
2012-1226; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-122-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 9,
2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -
402 airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 4001,
and 4003 through 4364 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52; Doors.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of a translating door handle
jamming during opening of an aft door. We are issuing this AD to
prevent a migrated pin from jamming a translating door handle, which
could prevent opening of the door and impede an emergency
evacuation.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.

(g) Installation of the Single-Piece Machined Handle Shaft on the Aft
Entry Door and the Aft Service Door

    Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first,
after the effective date of this AD, replace the handle shaft with a
new single-piece machined handle shaft on the aft entry and service
doors by

incorporating Modification Summary (ModSum) 4-113687, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84-52-66, Revision A, dated October 24, 2011.

(h) Revision of the Maintenance Program Schedule

    (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the maintenance program by incorporating the information in
maintenance Tasks 521200-105 and 524100-105 of Bombardier Temporary
Revision (TR) ALI-122, dated November 4, 2011, into Section 1
Certification Maintenance Requirements of the Airworthiness
Limitations Items (ALI) Part 2, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance
Requirements Manual, PSM 1-84-7. The compliance time for doing the
initial inspections of the handle shafts on the aft entry and
service door is within 25,000 flight hours after installation of the
new handle shaft specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. The flight
hours specified in the tasks must be applied to the airplane service
life, not to the handle service life. Thereafter, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the
actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
    (2) The maintenance program revision required by paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD may be done by inserting a copy of Bombardier TR
ALI-122, dated November 4, 2011, into Section 1 Certification
Maintenance Requirements of the Airworthiness Limitations Items
(ALI) Part 2, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements
Manual, PSM 1-84-7. When this TR has been included in general
revisions of the maintenance requirements manual, the general
revisions may be inserted in the maintenance requirements manual and
this TR removed.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-
66, dated July 25, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference in
this AD.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if, through attrition, the handle shaft
was replaced with a single-piece machined handle shaft having part
number 85217916-115 or 85217916-116 before the effective date of
this AD.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
    (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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-17, dated May 24,
2012, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-1226-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference may be viewed at the addresses specified
in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-66, Revision A, dated
October 24, 2011.
    (ii) Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-122, dated November 4,
2011, to Section 1 Certification Maintenance Requirements of the
Airworthiness Limitations Items (ALI) Part 2, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8
Maintenance Requirements Manual, PSM 1-84-7.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet
http://www.bombardier.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 22, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0513; FRL-7755-8]

Approval of Test Marketing Exemption for a Certain New Chemical

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's approval of an application for
test marketing exemption (TME) under section 5(h)(1) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) and 40 CFR 720.38. EPA has designated
this application as TME-06-0001. The test marketing conditions are
described in the TME application and in this notice.

DATES: Approval of this TME is effective December 22, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    For technical information contact: Eric M. Jackson, Chemical
Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed in particular to the chemical manufacturer
and/or importer who submitted the TME to EPA. This action may, however,
be of interest to the public in general. Since other entities may also
be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the
specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular
entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT.

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

    1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this
action under docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0513.
The official public docket consists of the documents specifically
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other
information related to this action. Although a part of the official
docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials
that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm.
B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington,
DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading
Room telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for
the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is (202) 566-
0280.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register''
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.

    EDOCKET, EPA's electronic public docket and comment system was
replaced on November 25, 2005 by an enhanced Federal-wide electronic
docket management and comment system located at http://www.regulations.gov/.
 Follow the on-line instructions.

    An electronic version of the public docket is available through
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may
use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public

comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official
public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that
are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be
available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly
available docket materials through the docket facility identified in
Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the
appropriate docket ID number.

II. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

    Section 5(h)(1) of TSCA and 40 CFR 720.38 authorizes EPA to exempt
persons from premanufacture notification (PMN) requirements and permit
them to manufacture or import new chemical substances for test
marketing purposes, if the Agency finds that the manufacture,
processing, distribution in commerce, use, and disposal of the
substances for test marketing purposes will not present an unreasonable
risk of injury to health or the environment. EPA may impose
restrictions on test marketing activities and may modify or revoke a
test marketing exemption upon receipt of new information which casts
significant doubt on its finding that the test marketing activity will
not present an unreasonable risk of injury.

III. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    EPA approves the above-referenced TME. EPA has determined that test
marketing the new chemical substance, under the conditions set out in
the TME application and in this notice, will not present any
unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment.

IV. What Restrictions Apply to this TME?

    The test market time period, production volume, number of
customers, and use must not exceed specifications in the application
and this notice. All other conditions and restrictions described in the
application and in this notice must also be met.

    TME-06-0001.
    Date of Receipt: November 7, 2005.
    Notice of Receipt: December 9, 2005 (70 FR 73247) (FRL-7751-2).
    Applicant: PPG Industries, Inc.
    Chemical: Cycloaliphatic carboxylic acid, alkyl substituted-, mixed
esters with aliphatic caboxylic acid and alkylpolyol (generic chemical
name).
    Use: Component of an Industrial Coating (generic use description).
    Production Volume: Confidential.
    Number of Customers: Confidential.
    Test Marketing Period: Confidential days, commencing on first day
of commercial manufacture.

    The following additional restrictions apply to this TME. A bill of
lading accompanying each shipment must state that the use of the
substance is restricted to that approved in the TME. In addition, the
applicant shall maintain the following records until 5 years after the
date they are created, and shall make them available for inspection or
copying in accordance with section 11 of TSCA:
    1. Records of the quantity of the TME substance produced and the
date of manufacture.
    2. Records of dates of the shipments to each customer and the
quantities supplied in each shipment.
    3. Copies of the bill of lading that accompanies each shipment of
the TME substance.

V. What was EPA's Risk Assessment for this TME?

    EPA identified no significant health or environmental concerns for
the test market substance. Therefore, the test market activities will
not present any unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the
environment.

VI. Can EPA Change Its Decision on this TME in the Future?

    Yes. The Agency reserves the right to rescind approval or modify
the conditions and restrictions of an exemption should any new
information that comes to its attention cast significant doubt on its
finding that the test marketing activities will not present any
unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the environment.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test marketing exemptions.

    Dated: December 22, 2005.
Miriam Wiggins-Lewis,
Acting Chief, New Chemicals Prenotice Management Branch, Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0293]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone for Fireworks Display; Middle River, Baltimore
County, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary safety zone
for certain waters of the Middle River. This action is necessary to
provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters of the Middle
River in Baltimore County, MD, during a fireworks display on June 30,
2018 (with alternate date of July 1, 2018). This action would prohibit
persons and vessels from entering the safety zone unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or a
designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed
rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before June 25, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2018-0293 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Mr. Ron Houck, Sector Maryland-
National Capital Region Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    On March 21, 2018, the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore
County, Inc. of Baltimore, MD notified the Coast Guard that it will be
conducting a fireworks display on June 30, 2018 at 9 p.m., to
commemorate the July 4th Holiday. Details of the proposed event were
provided to the Coast Guard on March 29, 2018. The private fireworks
display is to be launched from a fireworks barge located in the Middle
River, approximately 300 yards southeast of Wilson Point in Baltimore
County, MD. In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks display
will be scheduled for July 1, 2018. Hazards from fireworks displays
include accidental discharge of fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and
falling hot embers or other debris. The COTP Maryland-National Capital
Region has determined that potential hazards associated with the
fireworks to be used in this display would be a safety concern for
anyone within 200 yards of the fireworks barge.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of persons
and vessels on the navigable waters of the Middle River within 200
yards of the fireworks barge before, during, and after the scheduled
event. The Coast Guard proposes this rulemaking under authority in 33
U.S.C. 1231.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The COTP proposes to establish a safety zone from 8 p.m. to 10:30
p.m. on June 30, 2018, and if necessary due to inclement weather, from
8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 1, 2018. The safety zone would cover all
navigable waters of the Middle River, within 200 yards of a fireworks
barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]18'24'' N, longitude
076[deg]24'29'' W, located in Baltimore County, MD. The duration of the
zone is intended to ensure the safety of persons and vessels on the
specified navigable waters before, during, and after the scheduled 9
p.m. fireworks display. No vessel or person would be permitted to enter
the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a
designated representative. The regulatory text we are proposing appears
at the end of this document.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed 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. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This NPRM has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic
will be able to safely transit around this safety zone, which would
impact a small designated area of the Middle River for 2.5 hours during
the evening when vessel traffic is normally low. The Coast Guard will
issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine band channel 16
to provide information 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
proposed rule would 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
IV.A above, this proposed rule would not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    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 proposed 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 contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would 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 proposed 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 proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would 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. If
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.

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 proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Directive 023-01, which guides the Coast Guard in complying
with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-
4370f), and have made a preliminary determination 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 proposed rule
involves a safety zone lasting less than 3 hours that would prohibit
vessel movement within a portion of the Middle River. Normally such
actions are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph
L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01,
Rev. 01. A preliminary Record of Environmental Consideration supporting
this determination is available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed
rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact 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.

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, visit http://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that website's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.

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 proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  [thinsp]165.T05-0293 to read as follows:

Sec.  [thinsp]165.T05-0293   Safety Zone for Fireworks Display; Middle
River, Baltimore County, MD.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable
waters of the Middle River, within 200 yards of a fireworks barge in
approximate position latitude 39[deg]18'24'' N, longitude
076[deg]24'29'' W, located in Baltimore County, MD. All coordinates
refer to datum NAD 1983.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section:
    (1) Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region means the
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region.
    (2) Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the
Port Maryland-National Capital Region to assist in enforcement of the
safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (c) Regulations. The general safety zone regulations found in
subpart C of this part apply to the safety zone created by this
section.
    (1) Entry into or remaining in this safety zone is prohibited
unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Maryland-
National Capital Region. All vessels underway within this safety zone
at the time it is implemented are to depart the zone.
    (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the safety zone must
obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region or designated representative. To request permission to
transit the area, the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital
Region or designated representatives can be contacted at telephone
number<PHONE_NUMBER> or on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8
MHz). Coast Guard vessels enforcing this section can be contacted on
marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Upon being hailed by a
Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal, State, or local agency vessel, by
siren,

radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel must
proceed as directed. If permission is granted to enter the safety zone,
all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or designated
representative and proceed as directed while within the zone.
    (4) Enforcement officials. The Coast Guard may be assisted in the
patrol and enforcement of the zone by Federal, State, and local
agencies.
    (d) Enforcement periods. This section will be enforced from 8 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m. on June 30, 2018, and if necessary due to inclement
weather, from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 1, 2018.

    Dated: May 2, 2018.
Joseph B. Loring,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

17 CFR Parts 200, 229, 230, 232, 239, 240, 243, and 249

[Release Nos. 33-9552; 34-71611; File No. S7-08-10]
RIN 3235-AK37

Re-Opening of Comment Period for Asset-Backed Securities Release

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission

ACTION: Re-opening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission is re-opening the
comment period on two releases, Asset-Backed Securities, Securities Act
Release No. 33-9117 (Apr. 7, 2010), 75 FR 23328 (the ``2010 ABS
Proposing Release'') and Re-Proposal of Shelf Eligibility Conditions
for Asset-Backed Securities, Securities Act Release No. 33-9244 (July
26, 2011), 76 FR 47948 (the ``2011 ABS Re-Proposing Release''). The

Commission is re-opening the comment period to permit interested
persons to comment on an approach for the dissemination of potentially
sensitive asset-level data. This approach is discussed in a staff
memorandum included in the public comment file.

DATES: Comments should be received on or before March 28, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/proposed.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number S7-08-10 on the subject line; or
     Use the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://www.regulations.gov). Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments to Secretary, Securities and Exchange
Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.
    All submissions should refer to File Number S7-08-10. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
us 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/proposed.shtml). Comments
are also 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. All comments received will be posted without change; we do
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rolaine S. Bancroft, Senior Special
Counsel or Robert Errett, Special Counsel, in the Office of Structured
Finance at<PHONE_NUMBER>, Division of Corporation Finance, U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
20549-3628.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2010, the Commission proposed changes to
the offering, disclosure, and reporting requirements for asset-backed
securities (``ABS'').\1\ Among other things, the Commission proposed to
require that, with some exceptions, prospectuses for public offerings
of asset-backed securities and ongoing Exchange Act reports contain
specified asset-level information about each of the assets in the pool
in a standardized tagged data format. The 2010 ABS Proposing Release
was published for comment in the Federal Register on May 3, 2010, and
the initial comment period closed on August 2, 2010.
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    \1\ See Asset-Backed Securities, Release No. 33-9117 (Apr. 7,
2010) [75 FR 23328] (the ``2010 ABS Proposing Release'').
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    In July 2010, subsequent to the publication of the 2010 ABS
Proposing Release, Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform
and Consumer Protection Act (the ``Dodd-Frank Act''), which required
the Commission to prescribe several ABS-related rules. Some of the
mandated rules were reflected in the 2010 ABS Proposing Release, while
others were not. After considering the additional Dodd-Frank Act
requirements, and considering comments received in connection with the
2010 ABS Proposing Release, the Commission re-proposed portions of the
2010 ABS Proposing Release in July 2011 seeking additional comment on
asset-level disclosure provisions, and comment on Section 942(b) of the
Dodd-Frank Act, which requires the Commission to adopt regulations to
require asset-level information.\2\ The 2011 ABS Re-Proposing Release
was published for comment in the Federal Register on August 5, 2011,
and the initial comment period closed on October 4, 2011.
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    \2\ See Re-Proposal of Shelf Eligibility Conditions for Asset-
Backed Securities, Release No. 33-9244 (July 26, 2011) [76 FR 47948]
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    We received comments in response to the proposals and requests for
comment recommending that, among other things, because certain
potentially sensitive data would form part of the required asset-level
disclosures, the asset-level information be provided by means other
than public dissemination on EDGAR.\3\ For example, we received
comments suggesting that information that may raise individual privacy
concerns could be provided to investors through a limited-access Web
site rather than through public dissemination of this information on
EDGAR.\4\
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    \3\ See letters from Ally Financial Inc. et al dated Aug. 2,
2010 submitted in response to the 2010 ABS Proposing Release, Ally
Financial Inc. et al dated Oct. 13, 2011 submitted in response to
the 2011 ABS Re-Proposing Release, and Ally Financial Inc. et al
dated Aug. 3, 2012 submitted in response to the 2011 ABS Re-
Proposing Release (``VABSS IV'') (urging the Commission ``to
consider whether loan-level data (or even grouped data) needs to be
made publicly available or could be made available to investors and
other legitimate users in a more limited manner, such as through a
limited access Web site''). See also letters from Consumer Data
Industry Association dated Aug. 2, 2010 submitted in response to the
2010 ABS Proposing Release (suggesting that the Commission require
parties that want to access the data on EDGAR register to use the
data, acknowledge the sensitive nature of the data and agree to
maintain its confidentiality) and Epicurus Institute dated Aug. 1,
2010 submitted in response to the 2010 ABS Proposing Release
(stating that they believe ``that the prospectus should contain a
hypertext link (with instructions for accessing a Web site to obtain
the data) . . . [and only] prospective investors should have
traceable access to the data, and that they never have the
opportunity to download . . . raw data in any format'').
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    The staff has prepared a memorandum summarizing additional
information about the use of Web sites in the ABS market as a means to
disseminate asset-level and other offering information.\5\ The
memorandum describes one potential method to address privacy concerns
related to the dissemination of potentially sensitive asset-level data.
This method would require issuers to make asset-level information
available to investors and potential investors through a Web site that
would allow issuers to restrict access to information as necessary to
address privacy concerns. The Commission is considering this method and
therefore re-opening the comment period to permit interested parties to
comment on the staff memorandum, which has been included in the comment
file, addressing these issues. The comment period will be re-opened for
thirty days to allow comment on all aspects of the approach, including
the benefits and costs of and reasonable alternatives to such an
approach, for issuers to make asset-level data directly available to
investors and potential investors, taking into account the possible
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    \5\ See Memorandum from the Commission's Division of Corporation
Finance (dated February 25, 2014), which is available on the
Commission's Internet Web site at http://www.sec.gov/comments/s7-08-10/s70810.shtml.

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    Dated: February 25, 2014.

    By the Commission.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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