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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-94784; File No. SR-ICC-2022-005]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Notice of
Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed Rule Change
Relating to the ICC Clearing Rules

April 22, 2022.
    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 April 13, 2022, ICE Clear Credit LLC (``ICC'') filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule
change as described in Items I and II, which Items have been prepared
primarily by ICC. The Commission is publishing this notice and order to
solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons
and to approve the proposed rule change on an accelerated basis.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the
Proposed Rule Change

    The principal purpose of the proposed rule change is to implement
certain amendments to the ICC Clearing Rules (the ``Rules'') relating
to implementation of Russia Sanctions (defined below).

II. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, ICC included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change,
security-based swap submission, or advance notice and discussed any
comments it received on the proposed rule change, security-based swap
submission, or advance notice. The text of these statements may be
examined at the places specified in Item III below. ICC has prepared
summaries, set forth in sections (A), (B), and (C) below, of the most
significant aspects of these statements.

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

(a) Purpose
    The purpose of the proposed changes is to modify certain provisions
of the Rules applicable to cleared CDS contracts (or components
thereof) for which the Russian Federation is a reference entity, in
light of the sanctions imposed by Directive 1A of February 22, 2022
(Prohibitions Related to Certain Sovereign Debt of the Russian
Federation) under Executive Order 14024 of April 21, 2021 (Blocking
Property With Respect To Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the
Government of the Russian Federation \3\) (together, the ``Executive
Order'') and related implementing actions by the U.S. Treasury
Department Office of Foreign Asset Control (``OFAC''), as well as
similar sanctions imposed by sanctions authorities in Canada, the
European Union, Japan, Switzerland and the United Kingdom
(collectively, the ``Russia Sanctions'').
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    \3\ 86 FR 20249 (April 15, 2021).
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    The amendments will incorporate in the terms and conditions for
such contracts the Additional Provisions for Certain Russian Entities:
Excluded Obligations and Excluded Deliverable Obligations, published by
the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (``ISDA'') on
March 25, 2022 (the ``Russia Additional Provisions''). Consistent with
the approach expected to be taken throughout the cleared and uncleared
CDS market, ICE Clear Credit will make the Russia Additional Provisions
applicable to relevant CDS contracts cleared by ICE Clear Credit
beginning on the industry-wide implementation date (currently expected
to be on or around April 25, 2022 (the ``Additional Provisions
Effective Date'')). Accordingly, the amendments to the Rules will
define the Additional Provisions Effective Date as April 25, 2022, or
such later date as may be designated by ICE Clear Credit Circular.
    Among other provisions, the Russia Sanctions prohibit secondary
market transactions in or relating to certain bonds issued by the
Russian Federation (``Restricted Debt''). The Russia Additional
Provisions implement this prohibition by excluding Russia government
bonds that are Restricted Debt from being ``Obligations'' or
``Deliverable Obligations'' under the terms of a CDS contract. As such,
credit events with respect to such Restricted Debt could not be used to
trigger credit protection under a CDS contract, and such Restricted
Debt could not be used in settlement of a CDS contract. Pursuant to the
terms of the Russia Additional Provisions, these limitations would
cease to apply at such time as no relevant sanctions apply to secondary
trading in the relevant Restricted Debt.
    ICE Clear Credit understands, through discussions with market
participants, that market participants generally are expected to adhere
to a protocol implementing the Russia Additional Provisions for
existing contracts in the uncleared CDS market, effective as of the
Additional Provisions Effective Date. In an effort to maintain
consistency across the CDS market, ICE Clear Credit plans to implement
the amendments discussed herein as of the same time.
    ICE Clear Credit is proposing to amend its Rules to incorporate the
Russia Additional Provisions into existing Contracts. ICE Clear Credit
would amend Rule 26C-316, which applies to CDX.EM Contracts, an index
CDS contract for which Russia may be an index component. New subsection
(f) would provide that all open positions in CDX.EM Contracts that that
have a component transaction in which the Russian Federation is a
Reference Entity will be amended, effective as of the Additional
Provisions Effective Date, such that the Russia Additional Provisions
apply. For clarity, the amendment would also update the transaction
terms to reference the updated ISDA Credit Derivatives Physical
Settlement Matrix with the Additional Provisions Effective Date that
takes into account the Russia Additional Provisions.
    Similarly, ICE Clear Credit is proposing to amend Rule 26D-616,
which applies to emerging market sovereign single-name CDS contracts.
New subsection (d) would provide that a sovereign single-name CDS
contract referencing the Russian Federation will be amended, effective
as of the Additional Provisions Effective Date, such that the Russia
Additional Provisions apply. For clarity, the amendment would also
update the transaction terms to reference the updated ISDA Credit
Derivatives Physical Settlement Matrix with the Additional Provisions
Effective Date that takes into account the Russia Additional
Provisions.
(b) Statutory Basis
    ICE Clear Credit believes that the proposed amendments are
consistent with the requirements of Section 17A of the Act \4\ and the
regulations thereunder applicable to it, including the standards under
Rule 17Ad-22.\5\ Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act \6\ requires, among
other things, that the rules of a clearing agency be designed to
promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of securities
transactions and, to the extent applicable, derivative agreements,
contracts, and transactions, the safeguarding of securities and funds
in the custody or control of the clearing agency or for which it is
responsible, and the protection of investors and the public interest.
Consistent with this Section, the amendments revise the terms of
single-name and index CDS contracts referencing the Russian Federation
in order to implement the Russia Additional Provisions and comply with
the relevant restrictions in the Russia Sanctions. In ICE Clear
Credit's view, the amendments will therefore facilitate its ability to
continue prompt and accurate clearing of such contracts, consistent
with applicable law and the public interest as set out in the Executive
Order and other Russia Sanctions.
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1.
    \5\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22.
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
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    Moreover, the amendments are consistent with Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1),\7\
which requires that each covered clearing agency establish, implement,
maintain and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably
designed to provide for a well-founded, clear, transparent, and
enforceable legal basis for each aspect of its activities in all
relevant jurisdictions. As discussed herein, the amendments are
designed to facilitate compliance by ICE Clear Credit and its clearing
participants with the Russia Sanctions, by permitting clearing to
continue in accordance with the restrictions on Restricted Debt imposed
by the Russia Sanctions.
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(B) Clearing Agency's Statement on Burden on Competition

    ICE Clear Credit does not believe the proposed amendments would
have any impact, or impose any burden, on competition not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The changes will
apply to all clearing participants and other market participants. The
changes are being proposed in order to comply with the Russia Sanctions
and are being made in conjunction with an industry-wide effort to amend
relevant CDS contract terms. ICE Clear Credit does not believe the
amendments will impact competition among clearing members or other
market participants, affect the ability of market participants to
access

clearing generally, or affect the cost of clearing. ICE Clear Credit
further believes that any impact on clearing results from the
restrictions imposed under the Russia Sanctions and is necessary and
appropriate to ensure compliance with those restrictions.

(C) Clearing Agency's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change
Received From Members, Participants or Others

    Written comments relating to the proposed amendments have not been
solicited or received by ICE Clear Credit. ICE Clear Credit will notify
the Commission of any comments received with respect to the proposed
rule change.

III. 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-ICC-2022-005 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-ICC-2022-005. 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 such filings will also be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of ICE Clear Credit and on ICE
Clear Credit's website at https://www.theice.com/clear-credit/regulation. 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-ICC-2022-005 and should be
submitted on or before May 19, 2022.

IV. Commission's Findings and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of
the Proposed Rule Change

    Section 19(b)(2)(C) of the Act directs the Commission to approve a
proposed rule change of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that
such proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the
Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to such
organization.\8\ For the reasons discussed below, the Commission finds
that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 17A(b)(3)(F)
of the Act \9\ and Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1) thereunder.\10\
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(C).
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
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(A) Consistency With Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act

    Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act requires, among other things, that
the rules of ICC be designed to promote the prompt and accurate
clearance and settlement of securities transactions.\11\ Based on its
review of the record, and for the reasons discussed below, the
Commission believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
promotion of the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of
transactions at ICC.
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    The Commission believes that the proposed rule change should help
to assure compliance with the Russia Sanctions. The Commission believes
that the proposed rule change should do so by incorporating the Russia
Additional Provisions into cleared CDS contracts that reference the
Russian Federation. As discussed above, the Russia Additional
Provisions are designed to implement the Russia Sanctions by, among
other things, excluding Russia government bonds that are Restricted
Debt from being ``Obligations'' or ``Deliverable Obligations'' under
the terms of a CDS contract.
    The Commission believes that failure to comply with the Russia
Sanctions could potentially result in legal liability and other
consequences to ICC, like financial penalties. The Commission believes
that such liability and penalties could impede ICC's operations and
therefore its ability to clear and settle transactions. Moreover, the
Commission believes that failure to comply with the Russia sanctions
could specifically impede ICC's ability to process credit events and
other transactions affecting CDS contracts that reference the Russian
Federation. The Commission therefore believes that the proposed rule
change, by helping assure compliance with the Russia Sanctions, is
consistent with the promotion of the prompt and accurate clearance and
settlement of transactions at ICC.
    The Commission further believes that the proposed rule change
should help to ensure consistency between cleared and uncleared CDS
contracts. The Commission notes ICC's representation that market
participants generally are expected to adhere to a protocol
implementing the Russia Additional Provisions for existing contracts in
the uncleared CDS market. The Commission believes that incorporating
into cleared CDS contracts the Russia Additional Provisions should help
to ensure that the CDS cleared at ICC are consistent with CDS in the
uncleared market. The Commission further believes that doing so should
help to ensure that ICC is able to accept such uncleared CDS if
counterparties later submit them for clearing. In this way, the
Commission believes the proposed rule change should promote the prompt
and accurate clearance and settlement of transactions at ICC.
    Therefore, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is
with Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act.\12\
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(B) Consistency With Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1)

    Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1) requires that ICC establish, implement, maintain
and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably designed to
provide for a well-founded, clear, transparent, and enforceable legal
basis for each aspect of its activities in all relevant
jurisdictions.\13\ As discussed above, the Commission believes that the
proposed rule change should help to assure compliance with the Russia
Sanctions by incorporating the Russia Additional Provisions into
cleared CDS contracts that reference the Russian Federation. The
Commission further believes that

failure to comply with the Russia Additional Provisions could
potentially result in legal liability and other consequences to ICC and
could impede the enforceability of cleared CDS that reference the
Russian Federation. For example, if there was a credit event that
triggered credit protection, then the Russian Sanctions could disrupt
settlement of such CDS by prohibiting secondary market transactions in
Restricted Debt. Such disrupted settlement could result in CDS buyers
not receiving any credit protection payments, effectively making the
CDS unenforceable. The Commission therefore believes that by assuring
compliance with the Russian Sanctions, the proposed rule change should
help assure that ICC's legal basis for clearing CDS contracts
referencing the Russian Federation is well-founded and enforceable.
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    Therefore, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is
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(C) Accelerated Approval of the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing, ICC requests that the Commission grant accelerated
approval of the proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(2)(C)(iii) of the Act.\15\ Under Section 19(b)(2)(C)(iii) of the
Act,\16\ the Commission may grant accelerated approval of a proposed
rule change if the Commission finds good cause for doing so. ICC
believes that accelerated approval is warranted because incorporating
the Russia Additional Provisions is necessary for the maintenance of
fair and orderly markets in CDS contracts referencing the Russian
Federation in light of the restrictions on Restricted Debt imposed
under the Russia Sanctions. Moreover, ICC believes approving the
proposed rule change on an accelerated basis is needed for ICC to stay
consistent with the uncleared market, which plans to implement the new
provisions on or around April 25, 2022. Finally, ICC represents that
the proposed rule change will not affect the safeguarding of funds or
securities in the custody or control of ICC or for which it is
responsible.
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    The Commission finds good cause, pursuant to Section
19(b)(2)(C)(iii) of the Act,\17\ for approving the proposed rule change
on an accelerated basis prior to the 30th day after the date of
publication of notice in the Federal Register because the proposed rule
change is required to implement the Russia Additional Provisions on or
around April 25, 2022. As discussed above, the Commission believes that
implementing the Russia Additional Provisions should help assure
compliance with the Russia Sanctions, and therefore help avoid
potential legal liability and disruptions to ICC's operations. The
Commission further believes that implementing the Russia Additional
Provisions on or around April 25, 2022 should help assure that ICC
maintains a well-founded and enforceable legal basis for clearing CDS
contracts that reference the Russian Federation. Finally, the
Commission believes that implementing the Russia Additional Provisions
on or around April 25, 2022 should help assure that ICC stays
consistent with the uncleared market.
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V. Conclusion

    On the basis of the foregoing, the Commission finds that the
proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and
in particular with the requirements of Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act
\18\ and Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1) \19\ thereunder.
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    It is therefore ordered pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act
\20\ that the proposed rule change (SR-ICC-2022-005) be, and hereby is,
approved on an accelerated basis.\21\
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    \20\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \21\ In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission
considered the proposal's impact on efficiency, competition, and
capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\22\
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J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Federal Register: November 18, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 222)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PR11-71-000; Docket No. PR11-72-000; Docket No. PR11-73-
000]

Notice of Baseline Filings

November 10, 2010.

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                         Docket No. PR11-71-000

Southcross Gulf Coast Transmission Ltd,

                         Docket No. PR11-72-000

Southcross Mississippi Pipeline, L.P.,

                         Docket No. PR11-73-000

Southcross CCNG Transmission Ltd.,

                            Not Consolidated
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    Take notice that on November 9, 2010, the applicants listed above
submitted their baseline filing of their Statement of Operating
Conditions for services provided under Section 311 of

the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (``NGPA'').
    Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must
file a motion to intervene or to protest this filing must file in
accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered
by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken,
but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any
person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or
motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests
must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing
an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the
intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or
protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://
www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 19, 2010.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9069-01-OAR]

Announcing Upcoming Meeting of Mobile Sources Technical Review
Subcommittee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, EPA announces
an upcoming meeting of the Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee
(MSTRS), which is a subcommittee under the Clean Air Act Advisory
Committee (CAAAC). This is a virtual meeting and open to the public.
The meeting will include discussion of current topics and presentations
about activities being conducted by EPA's Office of Transportation and
Air Quality. MSTRS listserv subscribers will receive notification when
the agenda is available on the Subcommittee website. To subscribe to
the MSTRS listserv, send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
DATES: EPA will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, October 14,
2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Please
monitor the website https://www.epa.gov/caaac/mobile-sources-technical-review-subcommittee-mstrs-caaac for any changes to meeting logistics.
The final meeting agenda will be posted on the website.

ADDRESSES: For information on the public meeting or to register to
attend, please contact<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to
attend the meeting or provide comments should express this intent by
emailing<EMAIL_ADDRESS>no later than Friday, October 8, 2021. Further
information concerning this public meeting and general information
concerning the MSTRS can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/caaac/mobile-sources-technical-review-subcommittee-mstrs-caaac. Other MSTRS
inquiries can be directed to Julia Burch, the Designated Federal
Officer for MSTRS, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, at 202-
564-0961 or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: During the meeting, the Subcommittee may
also hear progress reports from its workgroups as well as updates and
announcements on Office of Transportation and Air Quality activities of
general interest to attendees.
    Participation in virtual public meetings. Please note that EPA is
deviating from its typical approach because the President has declared
a national emergency. Because of current CDC recommendations, as well
as state and local orders for social distancing to limit the spread of
COVID-19, EPA cannot hold in-person public meetings at this time.
    The virtual public meeting will provide interested parties the
opportunity to participate in this Federal Advisory Committee meeting.
    EPA is asking all meeting attendees, even those who do not intend
to speak, to register for the meeting by sending an email to the
address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above, by
Friday, October 8, 2021. This

will help EPA ensure that sufficient participation capacity will be
available.
    Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the meeting
logistics, including potential additional sessions, will be posted
online at https://www.epa.gov/caaac/mobile-sources-technical-review-subcommittee-mstrs-caaac. While EPA expects the meeting to go forward
as set forth above, please monitor the website for any updates.
    For individuals with disabilities: For information on access or
services for individuals with disabilities, please email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
To request accommodate of a disability, please email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
preferably at least 10 business days prior to the meeting, to give EPA
as much time as possible to process your request.

     Dated: September 27, 2021.
Julia Burch,
Designated Federal Officer, Mobile Source Technical Review
Subcommittee, Office of Transportation and Air Quality.
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                                  MEMORANDUM

Date:	October 3, 2022
From:	Natalie Rodman and Susan Day, ERG
To:	Tom Ransdell, Tom Mockler, and Adriana Lopez-Menendez, ORA/OSHA
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Subject:	Recordkeeping Software Research
ERG was asked to research commercial occupational injury and illness recordkeeping software that covers three OSHA forms (300, 300A, 301) and collect information such as cost changes associated with OSHA updates and the percentage of employers using software to report injury and illness data to OSHA.

The information presented below summarizes ERG's research methodology and findings regarding the commercial recordkeeping software that could be used to comply with the proposed injury and illness recordkeeping rule.

Methodology

 Internet search of vendors offering recordkeeping software that cover OSHA forms 300, 300A, and 301.
 ERG identified 12 vendors that appear to be representative of the overall market.
 10 out of 12 vendors required demonstrations and additional outreach.
 11 out of 12 vendors provided enough information for analysis. The list of vendors included in this analysis is presented in the following table:
                                                                  Vendors Included in this Analysis
                              Vendors
                                   Software

URL
Alcumus Ecompliance
                            OSHA reporting software
https://www.ecompliance.com/osha-300-reporting/
CloudApper
                                 EHS Software
https://www.cloudapper.com/ehs-software-for-osha-compliance/
Cority
                            EHS Management Software
https://go.cority.com/cority-ehs-software-capterra/?pi_campaign_id=28361&utm_source=capterra
EHS Insight
                         Incident Management Software
https://www.ehsinsight.com/incident-management-software
Health & Safety Institute (HIS)-Donesafe
                  OSHA Health and Safety Management Software
https://donesafe.com/health-safety-management-software-osha/
Insurance Visions, Inc.
                                 osha300online
https://www.osha300online.com/html/Pricing.asp
Intelex
                        EHS Incident Reporting Software
https://www.intelex.com/products/applications/osha-reports
KPA
                    OSHA Case Management tools-EHS Software
https://www.kpa.io/ehs-software/osha-recordkeeping-software
SiteDocs
                          Safety Management Software
https://www.sitedocs.com/choose-sitedocs/osha/
Vector EHS Management
                            EHS Management Software
https://www.vectorsolutions.com/solutions/vector-ehs-management-software/
Velocity EHS
                VelocityEHS Reporting & Dashboards Software
https://www.ehs.com/resources/ehs-library/osha-recordkeeping/

 Outreach was conducted with 9 out of 12 vendors and resulted in either phone calls or web-meetings.
 Most vendors offer specific demonstrations for companies that are interested in purchasing their products and they will tailor their demonstrations depending on the customer. Customer-oriented factors include the number of users and locations.
  For the purpose of this research task, ERG obtained as much overarching information as possible.
 Questions asked by ERG included:
 Is your software tailored to a specific industry? If so, which?
 Please confirm that the software covers the three OSHA forms (300, 301, 300A). If it covers more than that, can you purchase only the three forms?  If it covers more, what else?
 Do you update your software at no cost to the customer when OSHA makes a change to reporting requirements? If you charge, what is the charge?
 What percent of employers that must report injury and illness data to OSHA use software (can be in general)?

Overall Recordkeeping Software Market Insights

       One vendor, who offered a configurable platform, noted that software can usually be broken down into three categories based on features: (1) One size fits all, (2) Customizable, (3) Configurable.
 There are few "one size fits all" software options in the market, as this is restrictive for customers, but if used, would typically be for smaller companies that are newly transitioning to software use.
 Most software is either customizable or configurable.
 The customizable option holds a higher potential for increase charges when OSHA makes changes due to technical logistics (changes in code), while the configurable option can respond better to changes.
       Most vendors agreed that the market for OSHA recordkeeping software is growing.
 At this point, most larger firms are shifting to software. Many smaller (50-100 employee companies) are still using Excel or paper for recordkeeping.
 Companies often seek software services immediately after encountering an OSHA violation.
       Several vendors expressed that software adds productivity and improves efficiency by streamlining recordkeeping capabilities.
             One vendor noted time-saving benefits by producing OSHA-ready reports for work-related injuries and illnesses.
             Some software platforms offer OSHA CSV features that generate the exact file format required for the ITA.
             Some software platforms offer additional analysis features such as a place to capture near-misses and hazards of all types, detailed incident investigations, and recording the root cause of an injury.

Industry-specific Software

       All software included in this analysis can be applied across industries, and none were exclusively tailored to a specific industry.
              The industries commonly provided as examples include construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, mining automotive, chemical, telecommunications, technology, and consulting.
OSHA Forms
 11 out of 12 vendors indicated the ability to maintain and upload the 300, 300A, and 301 forms to OSHA.

OSHA Updates

 7 out of 11 vendors indicated that they would not charge to update their software based on changes to OSHA's recordkeeping requirements. Reasons included:
 The configurable software platform easily allows for changes.
 Pricing is based on a 2-3 year contract, therefore upcharges would not be feasible.
 OSHA changes are to be expected (given this market) and they would not want to jeopardize customer-satisfaction.
 2 out of 11 vendors were less confident in their responses, but still did not believe there would be price changes.
 The least confident vendor represented a customizable software platform and mentioned the price changes would be on a case-by-case basis.

Percentage of Employers Using Software

 Most vendors were not able to provide an exact (or estimated figure), however many of them expressed that more and more employers are shifting towards this more streamlined process.
 One vendor assumed (based on their experience) that across the entire industry, about 30-40% of employers who must report injury and illness data to OSHA use software.
 They mentioned there was a lot of room for growth in this market and out of the customers that come to them, about 80% want to make the change from paper to software.


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2496-276]

Eugene Water and Electric Board; Notice of Application Accepted
for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Application To Amend Project Boundary,
Relocate Existing Substation, and Delete Portions of Existing
Transmission Lines.
    b. Project No: 2496-276.
    c. Date Filed: October 18, 2016.
    d. Applicant: Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB).
    e. Name of Project: Leaburg-Walterville Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project comprises two developments, Leaburg and
Walterville, which are both located on the Mackenzie River, a tributary
to the Willamette River, in Lane County, Oregon. The project does not
occupy any federal lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r
    h. Applicant Contact: Laurie Elliott, FERC License Coordinator,
EWEB, 500 East 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 10148, Eugene, Oregon, (541) 685-
7000<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. FERC Contact: Kurt Powers,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>or Steven Sachs,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: January 23, 2017.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission's
eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp.
Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without
prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact
information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact
FERC Online Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll
free), or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please
send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any
filing should include docket number P-2496-276.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Request: The EWEB is seeking to modify the
project boundary by expanding it to include the relocation of Leaburg's
existing substation to the highly disturbed, unconstructed location
referred to as the Holden Creek substation project area (approximately
2,000 feet down Highway 126 and away from the

McKenzie River from its current location). Relocating the substation
would allow EWEB to connect to an adjacent Bonneville Power
Administration transmission line and eliminate approximately eight
miles of two parallel, existing EWEB transmission lines.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item
(h) above. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from
the applicant.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the
Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only
those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments,
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the
specified comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO
INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the
person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied
by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared
by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
385.2010.

    Dated: December 22, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-31540 Filed 12-28-16; 8:45 am]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-67554; File No. SR-EDGX-2012-32]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; EDGX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Relating to
Optional Attribution of Orders on the EDGX Book Feed

August 1, 2012.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on July 26, 2012, EDGX Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or
``EDGX'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and
II below, which items have been prepared by the Exchange. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 11.5, entitled ``Orders and
Modifiers'', to allow optional attribution of orders submitted to the
Exchange on the EDGX Book Feed (the ``Service'' or ``EdgeBook
Attributed\SM\'') to Members and non-Members of the Exchange
(collectively referred to as ``Recipients'') without charge. The text
of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site at
www.directedge.com, at the Exchange's principal office, and at the
Public Reference Room of the Commission.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The self-regulatory organization has prepared summaries,
set forth in Sections A, B and C below, of the most significant aspects
of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    In SR-EDGX-2011-18,\3\ the Exchange made available the EDGX Book
Feed (``EDGX Book Feed''), a data feed that contains all orders for
securities trading on the Exchange, including all displayed orders for
listed securities trading on EDGX, order executions, order
cancellations, order modifications, order identification numbers and
administrative messages. The EDGX Book Feed offers real-time data,
thereby allowing Member firms to more accurately price their orders
based on EDGX's view of the depth of book information. It also provides
Members an ability to track their own orders from order entry to
execution. It is available in both unicast and multicast formats. In
SR-EDGX-2012-14,\4\ the Exchange modified the EDGX fee schedule by
codifying the fees associated with the receipt of the EDGX Book Feed.
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    \3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 64791 (July 1, 2011), 76
FR 39944 (July 7,
    2011) (SR-EDGX-2011-18).
    \4\ Securities and Exchange Release No. 66864 (Apr. 26, 2012),
77 FR 26064 (May 2, 2012) (SR-EDGX-2012-14).
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    The purpose of this filing is to allow Members to optionally enter
orders into the Exchange's System,\5\ conveying their identity.\6\ Such
information will then be displayed on the Exchange's new Service,
namely EdgeBook Attributed\SM\, that will allow Recipients the option
to view the market participant identifier (``MPID'') of such Members of
the Exchange, including Market Makers,\7\ on an order-by-order basis.
Specifically, the Exchange proposes to amend Rule 11.5(c)(18) to add a
definition of an Attributable Order, which shall mean an order that is
designated for display (price and size) including the Member's MPID.
The Exchange also proposes to adopt a definition in Rule 11.5(c)(19)
for a Non-Attributable Order, which shall mean an order that is
designated for display (price and size) on an anonymous basis by the
Exchange. The proposed definitions of Attributable Order and Non-
Attributable Order are virtually identical to definitions contained in
the Rules of BATS Exchange, Inc. (``BATS'') and The NASDAQ Stock Market
LLC (``Nasdaq'').
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    \5\ As defined in EDGX Rule 1.5(cc).
    \6\ Through the use of a field within the order entry message,
Members will permit the display of their entered order on the EDGX
Book Feed to include their associated MPID.
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    The attributed information will be disseminated on the EDGX Book
Feed and available for use by Recipients. Currently, all display-
eligible orders are displayed in the EDGX Book Feed on an anonymous
basis without attribution to the individual Member. The Exchange is
proposing to allow Recipients to utilize a new feature on the EDGX Book
Feed, which will include MPIDs on published quotations.
    At this time, EDGX does not have plans to charge an additional fee
associated with the receipt of the Service. Should EDGX determine to
charge fees associated with EdgeBook Attributed\SM\, EDGX will submit a
proposed rule change to the Commission in order to implement those
fees.
    The Exchange believes that such attribution is consistent with the
Exchange's Market Making rules, traditional market making on the floor
of an exchange, and existing rules of the Exchange's competitors.\8\
The additional feature will allow Members to publically disclose their
identity when quoting on the Exchange and to display their attributed
quote on the EDGX Book Feed. The Service will, in particular, allow a
Market Maker to identify itself as a party that is willing to buy or
sell securities on the Exchange and make continuous two-sided markets.
The Exchange believes that this information will be beneficial to all
Recipients and will aid in their trading decisions.
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    The Exchange intends to implement the proposed rule change on or
about September 1, 2012. The Exchange first announced the Service to
Members and non-Members in Direct Edge Trading Notice 12-25,
published on June 27, 2012. As the Service is optional, there is no
need for a phased implementation, as neither Recipients nor Members who
wish to attribute their identity in the Service or wish to opt out of
the Service will have to effect any material systems changes with
regard to the Service.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the objectives of the Act,\9\ in general, and furthers the
objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\10\ which requires, among
other things, that the Exchange's rules not be designed to unfairly
discriminate between customers, issuers, brokers or dealers and is
designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing,
settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. EDGX believes
that this proposal is in keeping with those principles by promoting
increased transparency through the dissemination of the additional
Service and by announcing its availability via information circular. In
addition, EDGX is making a voluntary decision to make this Service
available.
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    EDGX is not required by the Act in the first instance to make the
Service available, unlike the best bid and offer which must be made
available under the Act. EDGX chooses to make the Service available as
proposed in order to improve market quality, to attract order flow, and
to increase transparency. Once this filing becomes effective, EDGX will
be required to continue making the Service available until such time as
EDGX changes its rule.
    Furthermore, the proposal will benefit Recipients and help to
promote transparency by providing additional information regarding
quotations displayed on the Exchange by various Members and thereby aid
Recipients in their trading decisions. Specifically, any Member that
wishes to publicly disclose their identity (through their MPID) when
quoting on the Exchange will be permitted to do so, and such attributed
quotations will be analogous to the quotations they provide in other
contexts (e.g., on the floor of a floor-based stock exchange or in the
over-the-counter market through direct interaction). The proposed rule
change also promotes transparency in that it will allow Recipients who
wish to utilize the Service additional transparency into discerning the
contra-party in a given execution.
    The proposed rule change is also consistent with Section 11A(a)(1)
of the Act \11\ in that it seeks to assure fair competition among
brokers and dealers by providing functionality that is consistent with
that of functionality offered by the Exchange's competitors.\12\ The
Exchange believes that the proposed rule change promotes just and
equitable principles of trade in that it promotes uniformity across
markets concerning the ability to display an attributed order on an
exchange.
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    Lastly, in adopting Regulation NMS, the Commission granted SROs and
broker-dealers increased authority and flexibility to offer new and
unique market data services to the public. The Commission believed this
authority would expand the amount of data available to market
participants, and also spur innovation and competition for the
provision of market data. EdgeBook Attributed\SM\ appears to be
precisely the sort of market data service that the Commission
envisioned when it adopted Regulation NMS.\13\ The Service will allow
Recipients to utilize a Service that will provide them a means to view
attributed information on orders on the EDGX Book Feed.
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    \13\ Securities and Exchange Act Release No. 51808 (June 9,
2005), 70 FR 37496 (June 29, 2005) (``[E]fficiency is promoted when
broker-dealers who do not need the data beyond the prices, sizes,
market center identifications of the NBBO and consolidated last sale
information are not required to receive (and pay for) such data. The
Commission also believes that efficiency is promoted when broker-
dealers may choose to receive (and pay for) additional market data
based on their own internal analysis of the need for such data.'').
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
result in any burden on competition that is not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as amended.
    There is significant competition for the provision of market data
to market participants, as well as competition for the orders that
generate that data. In introducing the proposed Service, the Exchange
would be providing one similar to those already offered by other market
centers.\14\
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C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others

    The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit,
comments on this proposed rule change. The Exchange has not received
any unsolicited written comments from its Members or other interested
parties.

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) \15\ of the Act and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii) thereunder.\16\
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    \16\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is: (i)
Necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the
protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the
Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the
proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-EDGX-2012-32 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-EDGX-2012-32. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-EDGX-2012-32 and should be
submitted on or before August 28, 2012.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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Exhibit No. OSHA-2008-0034-0014

Substantial Differences Between NFPA 51A-2001 and CGA G-1.4-1966:

Additions and Revisions

Section No. in NFPA 51A-2001

Description of Section

1.2.1	States that the standard covers every plant engaged in the
generation and compression of acetylene and charging acetylene
cylinders, while section 1.2.1 of CGA G-1.4-1966 states that the
standard covers the same types of plants, but only for plants
constructed after the issue date of the standard.

1.2.2	Allows plants not in strict compliance with the standard to
continue acetylene operations when the operations do not endanger
employees or property.  Section 1.2.5 of CGA G-1.4-1966 states that
existing plants that meet the “intent” of the standard may continue
to operate when authorized to do so by the authority having
jurisdiction.

1.3	Adds definitions for the following terms:  “High Pressure
Acetylene,” “Low Pressure Acetylene,” “Medium Pressure
Acetylene,” “Approved,” “Authority Having Jurisdiction,”
“Limited-Combustible Material,” “Listed,” “Mobile Acetylene
Trailer System,” “Shall,” and “Should.”  This section provides
a more detailed definition for “Noncombustible Material” than
section 1.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966, and specifies “windows, glazed with
safety glass or wired glass” in the definition of “Unpierced
Wall,” while this definition in section 1.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 refers
only to “windows.”

2.1.2	States that the authority having jurisdiction must determine the
requirements for distances, barriers, and other protective measures for
plants located in heavily populated or congested areas, while section
2.1.1 of CGA G-1.4-1966 requires that plants be in industrial,
agricultural, or equivalent areas.

2.2.1	Adds a new section specifying requirements for separating portions
of a plant used for both acetylene operations and charging operations
involving other gases.

2.2.2	Adds a new section specifying requirements for separating portions
of a plant used for acetylene operations from portion of the plant that
do not meet the design and construction requirements of standard.

2.3.1	Allows use of limited-combustible materials in walls, partitions,
and roofs of buildings used for acetylene operations, while section
2.2.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 permits only noncombustible materials.

2.3.2	Specifies less detailed explosion-venting requirements for
buildings and rooms used for acetylene operations (but not
calcium-carbide storage) than section 2.2.2 of CGA G-1.4-1966.

2.3.3	Refers to NFPA 101 for exit requirements, while section 2.2.4 of
CGA G-1.4-1966 requires that exits be “readily accessible in case of
emergency and shall open outward.”

2.4	Specifies more detailed ventilation requirements than section 2.3.1
of CGA G-1.4-1966.

2.6.1	Unlike section 2.5.1 of CGA G-1.4-1966, this section (1) does not
require that unpierced walls in rooms containing general-purpose
electrical equipment be made of noncombustible material, and (2) for
existing plants, permits walls in these rooms to have self-closing
doors.

2.6.2	Requires that electrical equipment in rooms housing acetylene
operations must conform to the Class 1, Division 2 requirements of NFPA
70, while sections 2.5.2 and 2.5.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 specifies that this
classification applies to acetylene equipment with liquid seals, relief
valves, and drain lines when this equipment is vented outdoors.  When
this equipment is not vented outdoors, Class 1, Division 1 requirements
apply.  In addition, both sections of CGA G-1.4-1966 explicitly require
that electrical equipment be approved for Class 1, Group A, B, C, or D
services.

2.6.3	Adds a new requirement that emergency electrical-shutdown switches
be readily accessible at the building exists to deenergize compressors
and generators.

3.1.1	Specifies that packages used to store calcium carbide meet
Department of Transportation (U.S. or Canada) regulations.  Section
3.1.1 of CGA G-1.4-1966 specifies that the packaging be metal containers
that will not rupture, and also are watertight, during normal handling.

3.2.6	Adds a provision to section 3.2.6 of CGA G-1.4-1966 permitting the
storage of unopened calcium-carbide containers that are covered with ice
and snow in rooms or buildings devoted exclusively to the storage of
calcium carbide in drums.

3.2.7	Adds a new section requiring that calcium carbide stored inside
buildings must be in a dry, waterproof, and well-ventilated area.

3.3	Adds a new section specifying that areas used for transferring
calcium carbide from transport containers to generator-hopper loading
carts/systems be protected from rain.

4.3.3	Requires that vent pipes terminate in a hood or bend directed to a
safe location at least 12 feet above ground, 3 feet from combustible
construction, and as far as practicable from building openings and
ignition sources.  Section 4.2.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 requires that vent
pipes terminate at least 3 feet outside a building, 12 feet above
ground, and 25 feet from an ignition source and combustible materials.

4.3.4	Adds a requirement to section 4.2.4 of CGA G-1.4-1966 that
specifies the cross-sectional area of a common vent pipe.

4.5.2	Revises section 4.4.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 by decreasing from 25 feet
to 15 feet the minimum distance between an ignition source and the point
at which calcium-carbide residue discharges from a receptacle, but added
a requirement that these discharges must be at least 15 feet from
adjoining property that is suitable for building.

5.1.2	Adds a requirement to section 5.1.1 of CGA G-1.4-1966 that
gasholders must be at least 25 feet from adjoining property that is
suitable for building or a public way.

5.1.3	Requires that the location of gasholders comply with section 2 of
the standard, while section 5.1.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 specifies compliance
with section 2 of that standard.  See the descriptions of the
differences between these sections above in this table.

6.1.2	Revises section 6.1.2 of CGA G-1.4-1966 by adding driers to the
list of equipment in high-pressure systems that must have drain lines
piped outdoors, and requiring that these drain lines not be near
combustible material.  Also added a provision that drain lines from
medium-pressure systems may be piped to indoor drains when “the
effluent water is visible to the operator at the drain valve
location.”

6.1.3	Revises section 6.1.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 by requiring that
pressure-relief-valve vent pipes terminate in a hood or bend that is
directed to a safe location at least 12 feet above ground, 3 feet from
combustible construction, and as far as practicable from building
openings and ignition sources.  Section 6.1.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 requires
vent pipes to terminate at least 3 feet outside a building, 12 feet
above ground, and 25 feet from an ignition source and combustible
materials.

6.2.3	Adds a requirement to section 6.2.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 specifying
requirements for temperature indicators on final-discharge piping.

6.2.4	Adds a requirement to section 6.2.4 of CGA G-1.4-1966 establishing
the gauge pressure for pressure-relief devices in the final compression
stage.

7.1.3	Requires that pipe fittings conform to sections 10.1.1 through
10.1.3 of the standard, while section 7.1.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 specifies
compliance with sections 9.2.1, 9.2.2, and 9.2.3 of that standard.  See
the descriptions of the differences between these sections below in this
table.

7.3.2	Revises section 7.3.2 of CGA G-1.4-1966 to require that pipe
having a nominal size of one inch (instead of three-quarters inch) be at
least Schedule 80.

7.3.3	Revises section 7.3.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 to require that pipe
having a nominal size of one and one-quarter inch to one and one-half
inch (instead of one inch to one and one-half inch) be at least Schedule
160.

7.3.6	Adds a new section specifying requirements for pressure gauges
exposed to detonation flames when the gauges serve piping exceeding 15
psi.

7.4	Revises section 7.4.1 of CGA G-1.4-1966 to require that the minimum
burst rating for cylinder-charging leads be 10,000 psi instead of 6,000
psi.

8.1.3	Adds a new section specifying requirements for pressure gauges
exposed to detonation flames when the gauges serve cylinder-charging
manifolds.

8.2	Adds a provision to section 8.2.1 of CGA G-1.4-1966 requiring that
the construction and installation of acetone storage containers comply
with NFPA 30.

8.3.1	Adds a new section specifying maximum pressure values based on
acetylene temperatures.

8.3.2	Adds a new section specifying procedures for operating valves at
the start and completion of charging operations.

8.4	Adds a new section on requirements for cooling cylinders connected
to charging manifolds.

8.5	Specifies that charged cylinders be stored outside the charging
room, while section 8.1.6 of CGA G-1.4-1966 requires that storage areas
for these cylinders be “as far as practicable from the charging
manifolds.”

9.2.1	Requires at least one 1-1/2 inch hose station for plant areas used
for acetylene operations (but not for calcium-carbide storage), while
section 9.1.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 requires that fire hoses, water
sprinkler systems, and dry-chemical or carbon-dioxide fire extinguishers
be provided for these plant areas.

9.2.2	Adds a new section on determining the need for automatic
water-spray systems for fire protection.  This section also includes
requirements for installing and actuating these systems, water-coverage
requirements, and using an extra-hazard, open- or closed-head sprinkler
system as an alternative.

9.2.4	Adds an option to section 9.1.4 of CGA G-1.4-1966 allowing fire
hoses and sprinkler-actuation valves to be located and operated at an
exit, as well as outdoors.

9.2.5	Adds a requirement to section 9.1.7 of CGA G-1.4-1966 that each
plant have a written emergency procedure and conduct periodic fire
drills.

10.1.3	Requires that equipment and piping used in acetylene operations
be electrically continuous and bonded to a grounding electrode as
specified by NFPA 70, while section 9.2.3 of CGA G-1.4-1966 requires
that such equipment and piping be electrically grounded.

Substantial Differences Between NFPA 51A-2001 and CGA G-1.4-1966:

CGA G-1.4-1966 Sections Not Available in NFPA 51A-2001

Section No. in CGA

G-1.4-1966

Description of Section

1.2.2 and 1.2.3	Specifies requirements when plants have both acetylene
operations and other operations involving compressed gases.

2.1.1	Requires that acetylene plants be located in industrial or
agricultural areas, or equivalent areas.

5.3.1	Specifies that purifiers and driers must be designed to prevent
excessive pressure within equipment, or to have pressure-relief devices.

8.1.3	Specifies that cylinder-charging manifolds must have a pressure
gage located downstream of the shut-off valve.

9.1.1	Requires that plant areas used for acetylene generation and
calcium- carbide storage must have available an adequate supply of dry
sand and/or dry-chemical and carbon-dioxide fire extinguishers.

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 119 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28492-28493]
[FR Doc No: 2017-13018]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2014-N-0086]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office
of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Potential Tobacco
Product Violations Reporting Form

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a
proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Fax written comments on the collection of information by July
24, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on the information collection are
received, OMB recommends that written comments be faxed to the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer,
FAX:<PHONE_NUMBER>, or emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>All
comments should be identified with the OMB control number 0910-0716.
Also include the FDA docket number found in brackets in the heading of
this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amber Sanford, Office of Operations,
Food and Drug Administration, Three White Flint North, 10A63, 11601
Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD 20852,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has
submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for
review and clearance.

Potential Tobacco Product Violations Reporting Form OMB Control Number
0910-0716--Extension

    On June 22, 2009, the President signed the Family Smoking
Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (the Tobacco Control Act) (Pub. L.
111-31) into law. The Tobacco Control Act amended section 201 et seq.
of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C.
321 et seq.) by adding a new chapter granting FDA important new
authority to regulate the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of
tobacco products to protect the public health generally and to reduce
tobacco use by minors. FDA is requesting an extension of OMB approval
for the collection of information to accept consumer and

other stakeholder feedback and notification of potential violations of
the FD&C Act, as amended by the Tobacco Control Act.
    FDA created a Tobacco Call Center (with a toll-free number: 1-877-
CTP-1373). Callers are able to report potential violations of the
Tobacco Control Act, and FDA may conduct followup investigations based
on information received. When callers report a violation, the caller
will be asked to provide as much certain information as they can
recall, including: The date the potential violation occurred; product
type (e.g., cigarette, smokeless, roll-your-own, cigar, e-cigarette,
hookah, pipe tobacco); tobacco brand; potential violation type; type of
potentially violative promotional materials; who potentially violated;
and the name, address, phone number, and email address of the potential
violator. The caller will also be asked to list the potential
violator's Web site (if available), describe the potential violation,
and provide any additional files or information pertinent to the
potential violation.
    FDA currently provides a form that may be used to solicit this
information from the caller (Form FDA 3779, Potential Tobacco Product
Violations Report), and seeks renewal of Form FDA 3779. This form is
posted on FDA's Web site. The public and interested stakeholders are
also able to report information regarding possible violations of the
Tobacco Control Act through the following methods: Calling the Tobacco
Call Center using the Center for Tobacco Products' (CTP) toll-free
number; using a fillable Form FDA 3779 found on FDA's Web site;
downloading a PDF version of the form to send via email or mail to FDA;
requesting a copy of Form FDA 3779 by contacting CTP and sending by
mail to FDA; and sending a letter to FDA's CTP.
    In the Federal Register of November 7, 2016 (81 FR 78166), FDA
published a 60-day notice requesting public comment on the proposed
collection of information. No comments were received.
    FDA estimates the burden of this collection of information as
follows:

                                                     Table 1--Estimated Annual Reporting Burden \1\
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                                                              Number of
       Activity and FDA Form 3779            Number of      responses per     Total annual          Average burden  per response           Total hours
                                            respondents       respondent       responses
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Reporting violations of the FD&C Act, as             750                2            1,500   0.25 (15 minutes).........................             375
 amended by the Tobacco Control Act via
 telephone, Internet form, mail,
 smartphone application, or email.
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\1\ There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.

    FDA estimates that submitting the information (by telephone,
Internet form, paper form by mail, or email) will take 0.25 hour (i.e.,
15 minutes) per response. Based on the type and rate of reporting that
has been submitted through the Potential Tobacco Violation Reporting
Form in the past, in addition to the increase that FDA has recently
experienced in the rate of reporting due to the recent rule, ``Deeming
Tobacco Products To Be Subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act, as Amended by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control
Act,'' FDA estimates the number of annual respondents to this
collection of information will be 750, who will each submit 2 reports
by telephone, Internet form, paper form, or email. Each report is
expected to take 0.25 hour to complete and submit; therefore, total
burden hours for this collection of information is estimated to be 375
hours (1,500 responses x 0.25 hour per response).

    Dated: June 12, 2017.
Anna K. Abram,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning, Legislation, and Analysis.
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