[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 12 (Friday, January 17, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3073-3075]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00525]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 30937; Amdt. No. 3572]

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports.
These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or
revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National
Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational
facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements.
These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the
navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under
instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

DATES: This rule is effective January 17, 2014. The compliance date for
each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the
amendatory provisions.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of January 17, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Availability of matter incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
    For Examination--
    1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
    2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected
airport is located;
    3. The National Flight Procedures Office, 6500 South MacArthur
Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
    4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-
6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    Availability_All SIAPs are available online free of charge. Visit
nfdc.faa.gov

to register. Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP
copies may be obtained from:
    1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA-200), FAA Headquarters Building,
800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; or
    2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected
airport is located.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard A. Dunham III, Flight
Procedure Standards Branch (AFS-420) Flight Technologies and Programs
Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration,
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma
City, OK. 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK. 73125)
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule amends Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by amending the referenced SIAPs.
The complete regulatory description of each SIAP is listed on the
appropriate FAA Form 8260, as modified by the National Flight Data
Center (FDC)/Permanent Notice to Airmen (P-NOTAM), and is incorporated
by reference in the amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and
Sec.  97.20 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
    The large number of SIAPs, their complex nature, and the need for a
special format make their verbatim publication in the Federal Register
expensive and impractical. Further, airmen do not use the regulatory
text of the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic depiction on charts
printed by publishers of aeronautical materials. Thus, the advantages
of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the
complete description of each SIAP contained in FAA form documents is
unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections and
specifies the types of SIAP and the corresponding effective dates. This
amendment also identifies the airport and its location, the procedure
and the amendment number.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of
each separate SIAP as amended in the transmittal. For safety and
timeliness of change considerations, this amendment incorporates only
specific changes contained for each SIAP as modified by FDC/P-NOTAMs.
    The SIAPs, as modified by FDC P-NOTAM, and contained in this
amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for
Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these changes to
SIAPs, the TERPS criteria were applied only to specific conditions
existing at the affected airports. All SIAP amendments in this rule
have been previously issued by the FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an emergency
action of immediate flight safety relating directly to published
aeronautical charts. The circumstances which created the need for all
these SIAP amendments requires making them effective in less than 30
days.
    Because of the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs
and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure
before adopting these SIAPs are impracticable and contrary to the
public interest and, where applicable, that good cause exists for
making these SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.

Conclusion

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore--(1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA
certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

    Air traffic control, airports, Incorporation by reference, and
Navigation (air).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 20, 2013.
John Duncan,
Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, Title 14,
Code of Federal Regulations, part 97, 14 CFR part 97, is amended by
amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, effective at 0901 UTC
on the dates specified, as follows:

PART 97--STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

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1. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120,
44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722.

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2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

Sec. Sec.  97.23, 97.25, 97.27, 97.29, 97.31, 97.33, 97.35  [Amended]

     By amending: Sec.  97.23 VOR, VOR/DME, VOR or TACAN, and VOR/DME
or TACAN; Sec.  97.25 LOC, LOC/DME, LDA, LDA/DME, SDF, SDF/DME; Sec.
97.27 NDB, NDB/DME; Sec.  97.29 ILS, ILS/DME, MLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV;
Sec.  97.31 RADAR SIAPs; Sec.  97.33 RNAV SIAPs; and Sec.  97.35 COPTER
SIAPs, Identified as follows:

* * * Effective Upon Publication

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       AIRAC Date             State              City               Airport          FDC No.      FDC Date                     Subject
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2/6/2014................  WA             Tacoma.............  Tacoma Narrows.....       3/0075     11/05/13  ILS RWY 17, Amdt 8A.
2/6/2014................  WA             Tacoma.............  Tacoma Narrows.....       3/0076     11/04/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig.
2/6/2014................  AK             Soldotna...........  Soldotna...........       3/0685     12/16/13  NDB RWY 25, Amdt 3A.
2/6/2014................  AK             Soldotna...........  Soldotna...........       3/0694     12/16/13  NDB RWY 7, Amdt 2B.
2/6/2014................  AK             Soldotna...........  Soldotna...........       3/0695     12/16/13  VOR/DME A, Amdt 7D.
2/6/2014................  AK             Soldotna...........  Soldotna...........       3/0697     12/16/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, Orig-B.
2/6/2014................  WY             Gillette...........  Gillette-Campbell         3/1371     11/04/13  Takeoff Minimums and
                                                               County.                                       (Obstacle) DP, Amdt 4A.
2/6/2014................  OR             Baker City.........  Baker City Muni....       3/1923     12/12/13  VOR/DME RWY 13, Amdt 11C.
2/6/2014................  OR             Baker City.........  Baker City Muni....       3/1925     12/12/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1A.
2/6/2014................  NC             Charlotte..........  Charlotte/Douglas         3/2244     12/12/13  ILS OR LOC RWY 36R, ILS RWY 36R (CAT II &
                                                               Intl.                                          III), Amdt 11A.
2/6/2014................  WA             Seattle............  Seattle-Tacoma Intl       3/3025     12/11/13  RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 34C, Amdt 2.

2/6/2014................  AK             Yakutat............  Yakutat............       3/3345     12/13/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Amdt 4.
2/6/2014................  AK             Yakutat............  Yakutat............       3/3348     12/13/13  LOC/DME BC RWY 29, Amdt 7.
2/6/2014................  AK             Yakutat............  Yakutat............       3/3349     12/13/13  VOR/DME RWY 29, Amdt 4.
2/6/2014................  CA             San Andreas........  Calaveras Co-Maury        3/3586     11/04/13  Takeoff Minimums and
                                                               Rasmussen Field.                              (Obstacle) DP, Orig-A.
2/6/2014................  GA             Thomaston..........  Thomaston-Upson           3/3988     12/16/13  ILS OR LOC RWY 30, Amdt 2.
                                                               County.
2/6/2014................  CA             Monterey...........  Monterey Rgnl......       3/4047     12/16/13  RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 28L, Orig-A.
2/6/2014................  CA             Monterey...........  Monterey Rgnl......       3/4050     12/16/13  LOC/DME RWY 28L, Amdt 3G.
2/6/2014................  CA             Visalia............  Visalia Muni.......       3/4052     11/04/13  VOR RWY 12, Amdt 6.
2/6/2014................  CA             Visalia............  Visalia Muni.......       3/4055     10/15/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Amdt 1.
2/6/2014................  CA             Burbank............  Bob Hope...........       3/4078     12/13/13  VOR RWY 8, Amdt 11.
2/6/2014................  CA             Burbank............  Bob Hope...........       3/4082     12/13/13  GPS A, Orig.
2/6/2014................  WA             Renton.............  Renton Muni........       3/4269     10/15/13  NDB RWY 16, Amdt 7.
2/6/2014................  AK             Savoonga...........  Savoonga...........       3/4287     12/16/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 1B.
2/6/2014................  AK             Savoonga...........  Savoonga...........       3/4289     12/16/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 1A.
2/6/2014................  AK             Juneau.............  Juneau Intl........       3/4315     12/13/13  LDA X RWY 8, Amdt 12.
2/6/2014................  CA             Stockton...........  Stockton                  3/4773     10/15/13  VOR RWY 29R, Amdt 18C.
                                                               Metropolitan.
2/6/2014................  UT             Brigham City.......  Brigham City.......       3/4775     11/04/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 2.
2/6/2014................  OR             John Day...........  Grant Co Rgnl/            3/4783     12/13/13  RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 9, Orig-B.
                                                               Ogilvie Field.
2/6/2014................  OR             John Day...........  Grant Co Rgnl/            3/4784     12/13/13  RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 9, Orig-B.
                                                               Ogilvie Field.
2/6/2014................  AK             Klawock............  Klawock............       3/5260     11/04/13  NDB/DME RWY 2, Amdt 1.
2/6/2014................  MT             Baker..............  Baker Muni.........       3/5837     12/16/13  Takeoff Minimums and
                                                                                (Obstacle) DP, Orig.
2/6/2014................  WA             Pasco..............  Tri-Cities.........       3/6570     11/04/13  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 30, Orig.
2/6/2014................  WA             Pasco..............  Tri-Cities.........       3/6571     10/16/13  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 3L, Orig.
2/6/2014................  WA             Pasco..............  Tri-Cities.........       3/6573     11/01/13  RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 3L, Amdt 1A.
2/6/2014................  WA             Moses Lake.........  Grant Co Intl......       3/7293     12/13/13  ILS OR LOC RWY 32R, Amdt 20B.
2/6/2014................  WY             Sheridan...........  Sheridan County....       3/7385     12/16/13  VOR RWY 14, Amdt 1.
2/6/2014................  WY             Sheridan...........  Sheridan County....       3/7386     12/16/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Orig.
2/6/2014................  WY             Sheridan...........  Sheridan County....       3/7387     12/16/13  ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 32, Amdt 1.
2/6/2014................  WY             Sheridan...........  Sheridan County....       3/7388     12/16/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Orig.
2/6/2014................  AK             Huslia.............  Huslia.............       3/7468     11/04/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Amdt 2A.
2/6/2014................  AK             Huslia.............  Huslia.............       3/7473     10/16/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Amdt 2.
2/6/2014................  AK             Huslia.............  Huslia.............       3/7474     10/15/13  VOR/DME RWY 3, Orig-A.
2/6/2014................  AK             Dillingham.........  Dillingham.........       3/8753     11/04/13  RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Amdt 2A.
2/6/2014................  CA             Oakland............  Metropolitan              3/9118     12/16/13  RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 12, Amdt 2.
                                                               Oakland Intl.
2/6/2014................  CA             Oakland............  Metropolitan              3/9122     12/16/13  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 12, Amdt 1.
                                                               Oakland Intl.
2/6/2014................  WA             Ellensburg.........  Bowers Field.......       3/9337     11/01/13  Takeoff Minimums and (Obstacle) DP, Amdt 2.
2/6/2014................  AK             Gustavus...........  Gustavus...........       3/9892     12/13/13  VOR/DME RWY 29, Amdt 2.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 210 (Wednesday, November 3, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60721-60725]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23918]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-93442; File No. SR-DTC-2021-015]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change
To Amend DTC's Procedures and Make Clarifying Changes to the DTC Rules

October 28, 2021.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on October 18, 2021, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed
rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have
been prepared by the clearing agency. DTC filed the proposed rule
change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ The Commission is publishing this notice to
solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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I. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the
Proposed Rule Change

    The proposed rule change consists of amendments to the DTC Rules,
By-Laws and Organization Certificate (``Rules'') in order to (i) amend
and clarify certain notice provisions relating to proposed rule changes
and changes to DTC's Procedures, (ii) eliminate obsolete Rules, and
(iii) make technical and clarifying changes to the Rules, as discussed
more fully below.\5\
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    \5\ Each term not otherwise defined herein has its respective
meaning as set forth in the Rules, which includes, but is not
limited to, the By-Laws of DTC (``By-Laws''), available at http://www.dtcc.com/legal/rules-and-procedures.aspx.
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II. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, the clearing agency 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 clearing agency has prepared summaries,
set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant
aspects of such statements.

(A) Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The purpose of the proposed rule change is to (i) amend and clarify
certain notice provisions relating to proposed rule changes and changes
to DTC's Procedures, (ii) eliminate obsolete Rules, and (iii) make
technical and clarifying changes to the Rules, as discussed more fully
below.
(i) Amend and Clarify Certain Notice Provisions
    Pursuant to the proposed rule change, DTC would amend and clarify
certain notice provisions relating to proposed rule changes and changes
to DTC's Procedures. Specifically, in Rule 19 (Notice of Proposed Rule
Changes), DTC is proposing to replace ``immediately'' with ``promptly''
in order to provide that DTC will promptly--but might not immediately--
notify Participants, Pledgees, and registered clearing agencies of any
proposed rule changes. DTC is also proposing to delete the requirement
in Rule 27 (Procedures) that DTC provide Participants and Pledgees with
ten Business Days' notice of any amendment to the Procedures. DTC
believes that the foregoing requirements are not necessary or practical
because, as explained below, Participants and Pledgees (and registered
clearing agencies, as applicable) are already provided adequate notice
of any changes or proposed changes to DTC's Rules or Procedures through
the rule change process.
    As a clearing agency registered with the Commission, DTC's Rules
and Procedures are adopted and enforced pursuant to a clear framework
under the Act. Under the rule change process, generally, before a
proposed rule change may take effect, (i) the change and an explanatory
statement must be filed with the Commission and posted by DTC on its
website, (ii) notice of the filing and the substantive terms or
description of the change must be published by the Commission in the
Federal Register for public review and comment, and (iii) the
Commission must approve the change (or the change must otherwise be
permitted to take effect). DTC's Rules are filed with and reviewed by
the Commission. As a clearing agency registered under Section 17A of
the Act,\6\ a self-regulatory organization subject to Section 19 of the

Act,\7\ and a systemically important financial market utility under
Title VIII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
of 2010 (``Dodd-Frank''),\8\ DTC is required to follow: (i) A specified
process \9\ whenever it proposes a new rule or a change or amendment to
its Rules and (ii) a specified process \10\ whenever it proposes to
make a change to its rules, procedures or operations that could
materially affect the nature or level of risks presented by DTC.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1.
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s.
    \8\ 12 U.S.C. 5465(e)(1).
    \9\ This process is set forth in Section 19(b) of the Exchange
Act and Exchange Act Rule 19b-4. 15 U.S.C. 78s(b) and 17 CFR
240.19b-4.
    \10\ This process is set forth in Section 806(e) of Dodd-Frank
and Exchange Act Rule 19b-4. 12 U.S.C. 5465(e) and 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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    These rule change processes provide notice to Participants,
Pledgees, and registered clearing agencies, among others, and provide
an opportunity for those parties to comment on such changes. Rule 19b-4
under the Act requires that DTC post any rule change proposals on its
website within two business days after the filing of a proposed rule
change,\11\ post any rule changes that are approved by the Commission
within two business days after it has been notified of the Commission's
approval \12\ and post any rule change within two business days of the
Commissions notice of such proposed change for rule changes that are
effective upon filing.\13\ DTC complies--and will continue to comply--
with such notice requirements which it believes are adequate.
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    \11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(l).
    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(m)(2).
    \13\ Id.
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    In terms of technical changes that relate to the notice provisions,
DTC is proposing to amend the language in Rule 19 to (i) more closely
align with the SEC's interpretation \14\ of the requirement for a
clearing agency to provide for the fair representation of its
members,\15\ and (ii) clarify that DTC will notify Participants,
Pledgees and registered clearing agencies of any rule change proposals
by posting the proposal on the DTC website.\16\ Further, in order to
clarify that Pledgees are bound by Procedures in the same manner they
are bound to the Rules, DTC is proposing to add ``Pledgee'' to the
third sentence of Rule 27.\17\
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    \14\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 16900 (June 17,
1980), 20 FR 415 (July 1, 1980) (``Clearing agencies, however,
should incorporate in their rules a procedure pursuant to which
participants and registered clearing agencies will normally receive
the text or a brief description of the proposed rule and its purpose
and effect in sufficient time, in view of the date by which the
Commission may be expected to act upon the filing, to permit the
participants and registered clearing agencies to comment to the
Commission'') (emphasis added).
    \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(C).
    \16\ Pursuant to the proposed rule change, DTC would add the
defined terms ``DTC Website'' and ``DTCC'' to Section 1 of Rule 1
(Definitions; Governing Law). ``DTC Website'' would be defined as
``any URL (Uniform Resource Locator) designated by the Corporation
from time to time which may include DTCC's website at https://www.dtcc.com.'' ``DTCC'' would be defined as ``The Depository Trust
& Clearing Corporation.''
    \17\ As a ministerial correction to Rule 27, DTC is also
proposing to replace the term ``DTC officer'' with ``officer of the
Corporation.''
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(ii) Eliminate Obsolete Rules
    DTC periodically reviews the Rules for accuracy and applicability.
In the most recent review, DTC identified the following two Rules for
removal from the Rules.
A. Rule 8 (Deliveries of Notifications Among Participants and Pledgees)
    DTC is proposing to remove Rule 8 from the Rules because the
subject delivery service is no longer utilized by Participants and
Pledgees. Rule 8 provides that DTC will accept deliveries of hard copy
confirmations, advices and other records from a Participant or Pledgee
that are addressed to another Participant or Pledgee at its offices.
DTC, in turn, will make the hard-copy documents available to the
addressee.
    Rule 8 has appeared in the Rules, in its current form, since at
least 1980.\18\ Rule 8 relates back to a time when physical securities
processing and the associated documentation were only in hardcopy form.
It is DTC's understanding that, as technology started to advance,
including, but not limited to the automation and availability of data
files, Participants and Pledgees began using other means, including
electronic or computer-generated messaging, to communicate and exchange
documentation relating to a securities transaction.
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    \18\ See DTC CA-1 Application for Permanent Registration as a
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    No Participant or Pledgee has used DTC facilities to deliver
hardcopy documents to other Participants and Pledgees in several years.
DTC is not aware of any Participant or Pledgee that has expressed
interest in doing so. Therefore, DTC is proposing to remove Rule 8 from
the Rules and reflect that the Rule number is reserved for future use.
B. Rule 34 (EB Collateral Positioning)
    DTC is proposing to remove Rule 34 from the Rules because, as
explained below, the predicate service operated by Euroclear Bank SA/NV
(``EB'') is no longer being offered. In 2016, DTC filed a rule filing
with the Commission to add Rule 34 to the Rules.\19\ The purpose of
Rule 34 was to establish a free-of-payment (``FOP'') Participant
Account for EB at DTC \20\ and to provide Participants with a framework
for positioning securities they held at DTC for collateral transfers on
the books of EB in connection with EB's collateral management services
(``Collateral Positioning'').\21\ Rule 34 also reflects that EB would
only accept deliveries of securities for Collateral Positioning from
Participants that were also (i) participants of EB and (ii) users of
DTCC Euroclear Global Collateral Ltd. (``DEGCL'') Inventory Management
Service (``DEGCL IMS''). DEGCL was a United Kingdom joint venture of
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (``DTCC'') and Euroclear
S.A./N.V. (``Euroclear''), formed for the purpose of offering global
information, record keeping, and processing services for derivatives
collateral transactions and other types of financing transactions. The
DEGCL IMS service offered each user an automated mechanism for using
the securities it held at DTC as collateral on the books of EB. DEGCL
IMS was operated by EB and other entities in the Euroclear group, as
the service provider to DEGCL, in accordance with the appropriate
agreements among them and in compliance with applicable regulatory
requirements. There was no direct relationship between DTC and DEGCL
IMS. However, DTC understood that EB was acting as a service provider
to DEGCL, and accordingly, that Rule 34 supported the DEGCL IMS
service.
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    \19\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78358 (July 19, 2016),
81 FR 48482 (July 25, 2016) (SR-DTC-2016-004).
    \20\ In 2019, EB applied and was approved by DTC for a delivery
versus payment (``DVP'') Participant Account at DTC. In 2019, DTC
filed a rule filing to make non-substantive changes to the Rule in
order to reflect the change to the account structure of EB. See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 87474 (November 6, 2019), 84 FR
61670 (November 13, 2019) (SR-DTC-2019-010).
    \21\ For a description of Collateral Positioning, see Securities
Exchange Act Release No. 78358 (July 19, 2016), 81 FR 48482 (July
25, 2016) (SR-DTC-2016-004).
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    On March 10, 2020, the DEGCL joint venture was dissolved.\22\ As a
result, the DEGCL IMS service is no longer offered, rendering Rule 34
obsolete. Accordingly, DTC is proposing to remove Rule 34 from the
Rules and reflect that the Rule number is reserved for future use.
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    \22\ See Update on DTCC-Euroclear GlobalCollateral Joint
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(iii) Other Technical and Clarifying Changes
A. Rule 22 (Right to Contest Decisions)
a. Clarify the Time Period for an Interested Person To Request a
Hearing
    Rule 22 provides that a Participant or Pledgee, applicant to become
a Participant or Pledgee or issuer of a Security, as the case may be
(an ``Interested Person''), shall have an opportunity to be heard on
any decision of DTC to take certain specified actions against such
Interested Person.\23\ The Rule provides that the Interested Person
``may request an opportunity to be heard by filing with the Secretary
of [DTC], within the applicable time period specified by these Rules, a
written request for a hearing . . . '' (emphasis added).\24\ The time
period, five Business Days, is not expressly stated in Rule 22.\25\
Therefore, in order to enhance the transparency of the hearing process,
DTC is proposing to amend Rule 22 to expressly reflect the five
Business Day time period within which an Interested Person must file
its request for a hearing under Rule 22.
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    \23\ See Section 1 of Rule 22, supra note 5 (stating that an
Interested Person ``shall have an opportunity to be heard on any
decision of the Corporation: (a) Which proposes to deny the
applicant's application to become a Participant or Pledgee; (b) to
cease to act for the Participant pursuant to Rule 10, 11 or 12; (c)
to summarily suspend and close the Accounts of the Participant or
Pledgee pursuant to the Exchange Act; (d) to terminate its agreement
with the Pledgee, as provided in Section 3 of Rule 2; (e) which
proposes to impose a disciplinary sanction pursuant to Rule 21; or
(f) any determination of the Corporation that an Eligible Security
shall cease to be such.'')
    \24\ See Section 2 of Rule 22, supra note 5.
    \25\ The five Business Day time period is specified in Rule 21,
supra note 5 (``The sanction proposed may be imposed by the Chairman
of the Board, the President or the Secretary unless, within five
Business Days after notification of such proposed sanction, the
Participant or Pledgee provides notice of its desire to contest the
sanction, as provided in Rule 22.'') (emphasis added). See also
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 57406 (February 29, 2008), 73 FR
12236 (March 6, 2008) (SR-DTC-2007-06) (providing that ``an
Interested Person has five business days from the date on which DTC
first informs it of a sanction or a denial of membership in which to
request a hearing.'').
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    Therefore, pursuant to the proposed rule change, DTC would amend
Rule 22 to provide that an Interested Person may request an opportunity
to be heard by filing with the Secretary of DTC, within five Business
Days from the date on which DTC informed the Interested Person of an
action or proposed action of DTC with respect to the Interested Person
(or such other applicable time period specified by the Rules).
    In sum, DTC believes that by clarifying the DTC time period for an
Interested Person to request a hearing, the proposed rule change would
provide transparency for Participants with respect to their rights to a
hearing under the Rules.
b. Align the DTC Process of Appointing a Hearing Panel With the NSCC
Panel Selection Process
    Currently, Section 5 of Rule 22 provides that ``[a] hearing
requested in connection with any matter which is not deemed a ``Minor
Rule Violation'' as defined in Section 4 of this Rule, and any hearing
requested in connection with an appeal of the decision of the Minor
Rule Violation Panel, shall be before three members of a panel (a
``Panel'') selected by the Chairman of the Board from a pool (a
``Pool'') of Persons employed by or partners of Participants. Persons
shall be appointed members of the Pool by the Board of Directors or the
Chairman of the Board. Notwithstanding the above, the Panel shall not
include any Person who had responsibility for the action or proposed
action of the Corporation as to which the hearing relates.'' \26\
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    In contrast, Rule 37 of the National Securities Clearing
Corporation (``NSCC'') Rules and Procedures (``NSCC Rules'') provides
that the hearing would be before a panel of three individuals drawn
from members of the Board of Directors or their designees, and that the
members of the Panel would be selected by the Chairman of the Board.
Further, in addition to excluding from the panel any individual who had
responsibility for the action or proposed action of NSCC as to which
the hearing relates, NSCC Rule 37 also excludes any individual
representing the Interested Person against which the proposed action is
to be taken.\27\
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    \27\ See Section 4 of NSCC Rule 37 (``A hearing on any matter
not covered by Section 2 of this rule, or a further hearing
requested pursuant to Section 2 shall be before a panel (hereinafter
the ``Panel'') of three individuals drawn from members of the Board
of Directors or their designees. The members of the Panel shall be
selected by the Chairman of the Board. Notwithstanding the above,
the Panel shall not include any individual representing the
Interested Person against which the proposed action is to be taken,
nor any person who had responsibility for the action or proposed
action of the Corporation as to which the hearing relates.''). The
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    DTC believes that panel selection process set forth in NSCC Rule 37
provides (i) a more straightforward and streamlined process than the
current DTC process, which requires the additional step of selecting a
Pool of potential panelists, a subset of which would then be selected
for the Panel, and (ii) clearer guidance about avoiding conflicts of
interests on the Panel. Further, DTC believes that aligning its Panel
selection process with that of NSCC would provide enhanced efficiency
for the DTC hearing process, as well as provide transparency and
consistent treatment for Participants, particularly for a Participant
that is a common member of NSCC that may have concurrent rights to a
hearing under the Rules and the NSCC Rules.
    Accordingly, DTC is proposing to replace the first two paragraphs
of Section 5 of Rule 22 with the following two paragraphs:

    A hearing requested in connection with any matter which is not
deemed a ``Minor Rule Violation'' as defined in Section 4 of this
Rule, and any hearing requested in connection with an appeal of the
decision of the Minor Rule Violation Panel, shall be before three
members of a panel (a ``Panel'') drawn from members of the Board of
Directors or their designees. The members of the Panel shall be
selected by the Chairman of the Board.
    Notwithstanding the above, the Panel shall not include any
individual representing the Interested Person against which the
proposed action will be taken, nor any Person who had responsibility
for the action or proposed action of the Corporation as to which the
hearing relates.
B. Align Rule 23 (Bills Rendered) With NSCC Rule 26 (Bills Rendered)
    Rule 23 (Bills Rendered) currently provides that ``[t]he
Corporation shall render bills to Participants in the manner specified
in the Procedures for charges on account of services provided or fines
imposed.'' DTC is proposing to amend this Rule to align with NSCC Rule
26 (Bills Rendered), which provides additional details about the
process that is applicable to both DTC and NSCC.\28\ Specifically, DTC
would amend Rule 23 to state that ``[t]he Corporation shall render
bills to Participants for charges on account of services provided or
fines imposed and shall charge their respective accounts with the
amounts thereof on or before such date as determined by the Corporation
from time to time.'' DTC believes that aligning the language of Rule 23
with the analogous NSCC Rule 26 would provide transparency and
consistent treatment of the rendering and payment of bills for
Participants, in particular for Participants that are also members of
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    \28\ NSCC Rule 26 provides, in relevant part, that ``[t]he
Corporation will render bills to Members . . . for charges on
account of the business of any month and will charge their
respective accounts with the amounts thereof on or before such date
as determined by the Corporation from time to time.'' Supra note 27.

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C. Replace References to Vice President With Executive Director
    In 2018, DTC determined that the title of ``Vice President'' should
be replaced by the title ``Executive Director.'' \29\ DTC is proposing
to amend the Rules to replace the term ``Vice President,'' which
appears in Section 3 of Rule 1 and in Rule 28, with the term
``Executive Director.''
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    \29\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82915 (March 20, 2018),
83 FR 12970 (March 26, 2018) (SR-DTC-2018-001).
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D. Amend the By-Laws
    Pursuant to the proposed rule change, DTC is proposing to amend
Article V of the By-Laws to expressly provide that designees of the
Board of Directors have the power to interpret the Rules of DTC. This
amendment would provide consistency across the overlapping Boards of
Directors of the three DTCC registered clearing agencies, DTC,
NSCC,\30\ and the Fixed Income Clearing Agency (``FICC'').\31\
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    \30\ NSCC Rule 47 provides, in part, ``The Board of Directors of
the Corporation or their designee(s) shall have the authority to
interpret the Rules of the Corporation.'' Supra note 27.
    \31\ Rule 47 of the Government Securities Division Rulebook of
FICC (``FICC GSD Rules'') provides, in part, ``The Board of
Directors of the Corporation or their designee(s) shall have the
authority to interpret the Rules of the Corporation.'' The FICC GSD
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Implementation Timeframe
    DTC would implement the proposed changes no earlier than thirty
(30) days after the date of filing, or such shorter time as the
Commission may designate. As proposed, a legend would be added to the
Rules stating there are changes that were effective upon filing but
have not yet been implemented. The legend would also state that DTC
would implement the proposed changes no earlier than thirty (30) days
after the date of filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may
designate. The proposed legend would state that the legend would
automatically be removed upon the implementation of the proposed
changes. DTC would announce the implementation date of the proposed
changes by Important Notice posted to its website.
2. Statutory Basis
    Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act requires, in part, that the Rules
be designed to promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement
of securities transactions.\32\
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    DTC believes that the proposed changes to amend and clarify certain
notice provisions relating to proposed rule changes and changes to the
Procedures would enhance the efficiency of DTC's process for notifying
its Participants and Pledgees about changes to its Rules and
Procedures. As discussed above in detail, DTC believes that
Participants and Pledgees are already provided adequate notice of any
rule changes, including changes to its Procedures, through the rule
change process. As such, the requirements for DTC to immediately
provide notice of any proposal it has made to change any Rule to
provide ten Business Days' notice of changes to Procedures are
impractical and unnecessary and therefore can negatively impact the
efficiency of the process. Specifically, because DTC is already subject
to--and complies with--the time periods required by the Act and Dodd
Frank,\33\ DTC believes that self-imposed requirements to provide
notice more quickly (in the case of proposed rule changes) or farther
in advance (in case of changes to Procedures) than what is required by
statute is unnecessary. In addition, DTC believes that the requirements
are impractical because (i)(x) the requirement to immediately give
notice requires DTC to coordinate an almost simultaneous submission of
a proposed rule filing and notification to Participants, Pledgees, and
registered clearing agencies, and (y) Participants, Pledgees, and
registered clearing agencies would not be prejudiced by the delta
between immediately and promptly; and (ii) the requirement to provide
Participants and Pledgees notice of changes to Procedures ten Business
Days in advance, especially when such parties already receive adequate
notice of the changes, could cause delays in the rule filing process
and/or the implementation of an amended rule and procedure.
Accordingly, DTC believes that, by removing unnecessary and impractical
timing requirements for notice, the proposed rule change is designed to
enhance the efficiency of DTC's notice process and implementation of
the amended Rules and Procedures, thereby promoting the prompt and
accurate clearance and settlement of securities transactions, as
provided under such amended Rules and Procedures. As such, DTC believes
that the proposed changes would be consistent with Section 17A(b)(3)(F)
of the Act, cited above.
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    DTC believes that the proposed rule change to make technical and
clarifying changes, in particular (i) removing obsolete Rules 8 and 34,
(ii) replacing references to Vice President with Executive Director in
Rules 1 and 28, (iii) amending the Bylaws to expressly provide that
designees of the Board of Directors have the power to interpret the
Rules, (iv) amending Rule 22 to enhance the transparency around, and
efficiency of, the hearing process for Interested Persons, and (v)
amend Rule 23 to align the text with a parallel NSCC Rule would enhance
the clarity and transparency of the Rules. By enhancing the clarity and
transparency of the Rules, the proposed rule change would allow
Participants to more efficiently and effectively conduct their business
in accordance with the Rules. Therefore, DTC believes that the proposed
rule change is designed to promote the prompt and accurate clearance
and settlement of securities transactions consistent with Section
17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act, cited above.

(B) Clearing Agency's Statement on Burden on Competition

    DTC believes that the proposed rule change to amend and clarify
certain notice provisions relating to proposed rule changes and changes
to Procedures would not have any impact on competition. While the
proposed change would impact the rights and obligations of Participants
and Pledgees to receive notices more quickly (in the case of proposed
rule changes) or farther in advance (in case of changes to Procedures)
than what is required by statute, the impact of the proposed changes on
the Participants and Pledgees would be minimal. As discussed above, DTC
believes that the proposed changes to the notice provisions are
removing unnecessary and impractical timing requirements for notices,
and Participants and Pledgees would continue to receive adequate notice
under the rule change process and continue to be treated equally with
respect to such notices. As such, DTC believes the proposed rule change
to amend and clarify certain notice provisions relating to proposed
rule changes and changes to Procedures would not have any impact on
competition.\34\
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    DTC believes that the proposed rule change to make technical and
clarifying changes described herein would not have any impact on
competition because it would enhance the clarity and transparency of
the Rules and therefore would not affect the rights or obligations of
any party. Accordingly, DTC does not believe that the proposed rule
change would have any impact on competition.\35\
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(C) Clearing Agency's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change
Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    DTC has not received or solicited any written comments relating to
this proposal. If any written comments are received, they will be
publicly filed as an Exhibit 2 to this filing, as required by Form 19b-
4 and the General Instructions thereto.
    Persons submitting comments are cautioned that, according to
Section IV (Solicitation of Comments) of the Exhibit 1A in the General
Instructions to Form 19b-4, the Commission does not edit personal
identifying information from comment submissions. Commenters should
submit only information that they wish to make available publicly,
including their name, email address, and any other identifying
information.
    All prospective commenters should follow the Commission's
instructions on how to submit comments, available at https://www.sec.gov/regulatory-actions/how-to-submit-comments. General
questions regarding the rule filing process or logistical questions
regarding this filing should be directed to the Main Office of the
Commission's Division of Trading and Markets at
[email protected] or<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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) \36\ of the Act and
Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder; \37\and
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    (iv) DTC would announce the implementation date of the proposed
changes by Important Notice posted to its website.
    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.

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 protected]. Please include
File Number SR-DTC-2021-015 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-DTC-2021-015. 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 website (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 website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of DTC and on DTCC's website
(http://dtcc.com/legal/sec-rule-filings.aspx). All comments received
will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-DTC-2021-015 and should be submitted on
or before November 24, 2021.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\38\
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J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 37 (Thursday, February 24, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 10315-10317]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03849]

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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 37 / Thursday, February 24, 2022 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0147; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01022-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively
called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This proposed AD was prompted
by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which
is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 11,
2022.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For material that will be incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this material on the EASA website at
https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in the AD
docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2022-0147.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0147; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments
received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-0147; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-01022-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this proposed AD.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]. Any commentary that
the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be
placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2021-0204, dated September 14, 2021
(EASA AD 2021-0204) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Model A300-600 series airplanes.
    EASA AD 2021-0204 specifies that it requires certain tasks
(limitations) already required by EASA AD 2019-0090, dated April 26,
2019 (which corresponds to FAA AD 2019-21-01, Amendment 39-19767 (84 FR
56935, October 24, 2019) (AD 2019-21-01)), and invalidates (terminates)
prior instructions for those tasks. This proposed AD would, for AD
2019-21-

01, terminate the limitation for the tasks identified in the service
information referred to in EASA AD 2021-0204 only.
    This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or
corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the airplane. See the MCAI for
additional background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2021-0204 specifies new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits.
    This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design
Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in
the MCAI referenced above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after
determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to
exist or develop in other products of the same type designs.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations, which are specified in EASA AD
2021-0204 described previously, except for any differences identified
as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
    This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections).
Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able
to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request
approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph
(k)(1) of this proposed AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the
FAA proposes to incorporate EASA AD 2021-0204 by reference in the FAA
final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with
EASA AD 2021-0204 in its entirety through that incorporation, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this proposed AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading
of a particular section in EASA AD 2021-0204 does not mean that
operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD
requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance times,''
compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section
titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in EASA AD 2021-
0204. Service information required by EASA AD 2021-0204 for compliance
will be available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0147 after the FAA final rule is
published.

Airworthiness Limitation ADs Using the New Process

    The FAA's process of incorporating by reference MCAI ADs as the
primary source of information for compliance with corresponding FAA ADs
has been limited to certain MCAI ADs (primarily those with service
bulletins as the primary source of information for accomplishing the
actions required by the FAA AD). However, the FAA is now expanding the
process to include MCAI ADs that require a change to airworthiness
limitation documents, such as airworthiness limitation sections.
    For these ADs that incorporate by reference an MCAI AD that changes
airworthiness limitations, the FAA requirements are unchanged.
Operators must revise the existing maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in the new
airworthiness limitation document. The airworthiness limitations must
be followed according to 14 CFR 91.403(c) and 91.409(e).
    The previous format of the airworthiness limitation ADs included a
paragraph that specified that 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 the AMOCs paragraph under
``Other FAA Provisions.'' This new format includes a ``New Provisions
for Alternative Actions or Intervals'' paragraph that does not
specifically refer to AMOCs, but operators may still request an AMOC to
use an alternative action or interval.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD would affect 118 airplanes
of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:
    The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator,
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate. Therefore, the agency estimates the average total cost per
operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA has determined that this proposed AD would not have
federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD
would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national Government and the States, or

on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2022-0147; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-
01022-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by April 11, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2019-21-01, Amendment 39-19767 (84 FR 56935,
October 24, 2019) (AD 2019-21-01).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
    (1) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes.
    (2) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
    (3) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
    (4) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F series airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or
corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2021-0204, dated September 14, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0204).

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0204

    (1) Where EASA AD 2021-0204 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2021-0204 do not apply to this AD.
    (3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0204 specifies revising ``the
approved AMP'' within 12 months after its effective date, but this
AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA 2021-0204 is at the applicable ``associated
thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of
EASA AD 2021-0204, or within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) of EASA AD 2021-
0204 do not apply to this AD.
    (6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0204 does not apply
to this AD.

(i) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals are allowed unless they are
approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. Publications''
section of EASA AD 2021-0204.

(j) Terminating Action for AD 2019-21-01

    Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates the
corresponding requirements of AD 2019-21-01, for the tasks
identified in the service information referred to in EASA AD 2021-
0204 only.

(k) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
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.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus
SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For EASA AD 2021-0204, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may
view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195. This material may be found in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2022-0147.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email [email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You
may find this material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued on February 17, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Attachment 2

Examples of Testing Guidelines Inapplicable to Antimicrobial Use
Patterns

Post-Application Exposure, Descriptions of Human Activity, 875.2800

The guideline is described as relevant only for determining reentry
intervals following crop treatments.

See generally Appendix G, page 5-10.  Also see Appendix G, page 8
regarding the data requirement associated with this testing guideline.

Environmental Fate, laboratory studies (currently proposed as required
for all uses)

Ready Biodegradability, 835.3100; Porous Pot Test, 835.3220

At the dosing level necessary to see CO2 evolution caused by the
compound above background evolution, many biocides will be toxic to the
microbial community.  Also may not be suitable or practical for
antimicrobial testing, including biodegradability testing with inorganic
chemicals or chemical elements.

See Appendix H, page 4 and 5

Environmental Fate, Transformation in Water and Soil

Aerobic Soil Metabolism, Anaerobic Soil Metabolism, Aerobic Aquatic
Metabolism, Anaerobic Aquatic Metabolism (OPPTS 835.4100 through
835.4400)

These are clearly identified as designed for terrestrial applications to
crops and non-crop areas and provide no guidance for antimicrobial
pesticides uses.  They also depend on maintenance of an appropriate
microbial population in the soils.  Since antimicrobial pesticides are
designed to control microorganisms, the relevance of these testing
protocols is questionable, particularly given what likely are
significant limitations on the dosing levels to avoid toxicity to the
microorganisms.

See Appendix H, page 5-6.

Mutagenicity Testing, particularly 870.5100 (Ames assay)

Inclusion is inconsistent with the Agency’s prior conclusions on the
relevance of assay for antimicrobial pesticides.  It would be more
appropriate to provide other options and allow the registrant to conduct
the appropriate study for the compound of concern.

See Appendix E, page 18

Companion Animal Safety Testing 870.7200

Application of antimicrobials to companion animals removes those uses
from the definition of pesticide, as such uses would be considered as
animal drugs.  This testing guidance is not applicable to antimicrobial
pesticides.

Residue Chemistry

Residues in Meat/Milk/Poultry/Eggs 860.1480

Addresses direct application to livestock or addition to livestock
feed.  If there is such an application of an antimicrobial pesticide,
it would be exempt from FIFRA because it would be regulated as an animal
drug.  Similarly, direct application of an antimicrobial pesticide to
livestock feed is not subject to FIFRA, but instead is regulated by FDA
as an animal feed additive.

Plant Metabolism (860.1300)

Crop Field Trials (860.1500), Processed Food or Feed (860.1520)

Data requirements currently proposed to be required or conditionally
required are for agricultural premises, indirect food contact uses,
‘direct’ food contact uses, and aquatic uses.  Direct application to
edible crops removes the product from the definition of an antimicrobial
pesticide; the use then would be regulated as a conventional chemical by
the Registration Division.

See generally Appendix A, pages 1-4 and Appendix I, pages 2-3.

Steven Bradbury, Ph.D. and Joan Harrigan-Farrelly

Attachment 2

June 17, 2011

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[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 41215]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0580]

Special Local Regulations; North Charleston Fireworks Display

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the North Charleston Fireworks
Special Local Regulation from 8:45 p.m. through 10:15 p.m. on July 4,
2016. This action is necessary to ensure safety of life on navigable
waters of the United States during the Fourth of July Fireworks
Displays. During the enforcement period, and in accordance with
previously issued special local regulations, vessels may not enter,
transit through, anchor in, or remain within the designated area unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated
representative.

DATES: The regulation for the City of North Charleston Fireworks under
COTP Zone Charleston in 33 CFR 100.701, Table 1, will be enforced from
8:45 p.m. through 10:15 p.m. on July 4, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Lieutenant John Downing, Sector Charleston Office of
Waterways Management, Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special
local regulation for the North Charleston Fireworks Display in 33 CFR
100.701 Table 1 from 8:45 p.m. through 10:15 p.m. on July 4, 2016.
    On July 4, 2016, South Carolina; The City of North Charleston is
sponsoring the North Charleston Fireworks on the Charleston Harbor,
South Carolina.
    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.701, all persons and vessels are
prohibited from entering the regulated areas unless permission to enter
has been granted by the Captain of the Port Charleston or designated
representatives. This action is to provide enforcement action of
regulated area that will encompass portions of the navigable waterways.
Spectator vessels may safely transit outside the regulated areas, but
may not anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the transit of official
patrol vessels. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal,
State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing these
regulations.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR
100.701 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a).
    The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area by Local
Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene
designated representatives. If the COTP Charleston determines that the
regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in
this publication, he or she may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to
grant general permission to enter the regulated area.

    Dated: June 20, 2016.
G.L. Tomasulo,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Charleston.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 84 (Monday, May 2, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25674-25675]
[FR Doc No: 2022-09369]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2011-0181]

Coke Oven Emissions Standards; Extension of the Office of
Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection
(Paperwork) Requirements

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to
extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the
information collection requirements specified in the Coke Oven
Emissions Standard.

DATES: Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by
July 1, 2022.

ADDRESSES:
    Electronically: You may submit comments and attachments
electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal
eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for submitting
comments.
    Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the
docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov. Documents in the docket are
listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index; however, some
information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to
read or download through the website. All submissions, including
copyrighted material, are available for inspection through the OSHA
Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office at<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY
(877) 889-5627) for assistance in locating docket submissions.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and OSHA
docket number (OSHA-2011-0181) for the Information Collection Request
(ICR). OSHA will place all comments, including any personal
information, in the public docket, which may be made available online.
Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting personal
information such as social security numbers and birthdates. For further
information on submitting comments, see the ``Public Participation''
heading in the section of this notice titled SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Seleda Perryman or Theda Kenney,
Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Department of Labor, as part of the continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a
preclearance consultation program to provide the public with an
opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing information
collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that
information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs)
is minimal, the collection instruments are clearly understood, and
OSHA's estimate of the information collection burden is accurate. The
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et
seq.) authorizes information collection by employers as necessary or
appropriate for enforcement of the OSH Act or for developing
information regarding the causes and prevention of occupational
injuries, illnesses, and accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also
requires that OSHA obtain such information with minimum burden upon
employers, especially those operating small businesses, and to reduce
to the maximum extent feasible unnecessary duplication of effort in
obtaining information (29 U.S.C. 657).
    The following sections describe who uses the information collected
under each requirement, as well as how they use it. The purpose of
these requirements is to reduce employees' risk of death or serious
injury by ensuring that employment has been tested and is in safe
operating condition.
    The information collection requirements in the Coke Oven Emissions
Standard provide protection for workers from the adverse health effects
associated with exposure to coke oven emissions. In this regard, the
Coke Oven Emissions Standard requires employers to monitor workers'
exposure to coke oven emissions, monitor worker health, and provide
workers with information about their exposures and

the health effects of exposure to coke oven emissions.

II. Special Issues for Comment

    OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues:
     Whether the proposed information collection requirements
are necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions to
protect workers, including whether the information is useful.
     The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and
costs) of the information collection requirements, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used.
     The quality, utility, and clarity of the information
collected; and
     Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply;
for example, by using automated or other technological information
collection, and transmission techniques.

III. Proposed Actions

    OSHA is requesting an adjustment decrease in the existing burden
hour estimate for the collection of information requirements in the
Standard. In this regard, the Agency is requesting to decrease the
current burden hour estimate from 51,644 to 40,845 hours, a total
adjustment of 10,799 hours. The Agency believes that the NAICS code
used is an overestimation and is updating the strategy used for this
determination. Also, there is a cost increase in the cost under Item 13
from $1,079,664 to $1,234,455 (an increase of $154,791). This cost
adjustment was the result of an increase in the cost of a medical
examination.
    OSHA will summarize the comments submitted in response to this
notice and will include this summary in the request to OMB to extend
the approval of the information collection requirements.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Coke Oven Emissions Standards (29CFR 1910.1029).
    OMB Control Number: 1218-0128.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profits.
    Number of Respondents: 3,984.
    Number of Responses: 38,225.
    Frequency of Responses: On occasion.
    Average Time per Response: Varies from five minutes to obtain a
physician's certificate to 12 hours to develop a compliance program.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 40,845.
    Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $1,234,455.

IV. Public Participation--Submission of Comments on This Notice and
Internet Access to Comments and Submissions

    You may submit comments in response to this document as follows:
(1) Electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal
eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile (fax); or (3) by hard copy. Please
note: While OSHA's Docket Office is continuing to accept and process
submissions by regular mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Docket
Office is closed to the public and not able to receive submissions to
the docket by hand, express mail, messenger, and courier service. All
comments, attachments, and other material must identify the agency name
and the OSHA docket number for the ICR (Docket No. OSHA-2011-0181). You
may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files
electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference
to an electronic or a facsimile submission, you must submit them to the
OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES).
The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments
by your name, date, and the docket number so that the agency can attach
them to your comments.
    Due to security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a
significant delay in the receipt of comments.
    Comments and submissions are posted without change at http://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about
submitting personal information such as social security numbers and
dates of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted
material) is not publicly available to read or download from this
website. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available
for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on
using the http://www.regulations.gov website to submit comments and
access the docket is available at the website's ``User Tips'' link.
Contact the OSHA Docket Office at<PHONE_NUMBER>, (TTY<PHONE_NUMBER>)
for information about materials not available from the website, and for
assistance in using the internet to locate docket submissions.

V. Authority and Signature

    James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this
notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-2012
(77 FR 3912).

    Signed at Washington, DC, on April 18, 2022.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2022-09369 Filed 4-29-22; 8:45 am]
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