1.  IDENTIFICATION OF THE INFORMATION COLLECTION

(a) Title of the Information Collection

This information collection request is for the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) requirement entitled “Background Checks for Contractor
Employees (Renewal),” EPA ICR Number 2159.03 and OMB Control Number
2030-0043.  The Agency requires background checks for specified
contractor employees working in sensitive locations or sensitive
projects and not otherwise covered by a background check in accordance
with Homeland Security Presidential Directive -12.

(b) Short Characterization

The EPA uses contractors to perform services throughout the nation with
regard to environmental emergencies involving the release, or threatened
release, of oil, radioactive materials or hazardous chemicals that may
potentially affect communities and the surrounding environment.
Releases may be accidental, deliberate, or may be caused by natural
disasters.  The Agency may request contractors responding to any of
these types of incidents to conduct background checks and apply
Government-established suitability criteria in determining whether
employees are acceptable to perform on given sites or on specific
projects.  In addition to emergency response contractors, EPA may
require background checks for contractor personnel working in sensitive
sites or sensitive projects.  The background checks and application of
the Government’s suitability criteria must be completed prior to
contract employee performance.  The contractor shall maintain records
associated with all background checks.

2.  NEED FOR AND USE OF THE COLLECTION

(a) Need/authority for the Collection

The legal authority for this collection is Title 5, Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 731, 732, and 736.  The EPA has a responsibility to
protect the public, Agency employees, and contractors through a
background check and application of Government-established suitability
criteria to ensure reliability, trustworthiness, and good conduct and
character.  This process is necessary to allow the EPA to meet its
responsibilities and mitigate the threat to the public health, welfare
and the environment.

(b) Uses/users of the Data

Information collected by contractors for performing background checks is
necessary for applying the Government-established suitability criteria
on contract employees before the individual employees perform
contractual services for the EPA.

3.  NONDUPLICATION, CONSULTATION, AND OTHER COLLECTION CRITERIA

(a) Nonduplication

Information requested from a contractor’s employee to determine
suitability to perform on a response contract is unique to a specific
individual; this information cannot be obtained from any other source.

(b) Public Notice Required Prior to ICR submission to the Office of
Management and Budget.

The information collection request was initially published as a Notice
in the Federal Register on June 10, 2005 and no comments were received.
This information collection request has been published for renewal as a
Notice in the Federal Register on November 13, 2008 and no comments were
received.

(c) Consultations

To determine contractor burden associated with the information
collection identified in this request, the following vendors were
contacted:

_Representative__		               Firm___________	          ____Phone___

Micaell Diazgranados            WRS Infrastructure& Env. 		(813)
684-4400

Tom Campbell  		Project Resources, Inc.<PHONE_NUMBER>

Michael Gibbons  		Techtratech Inc.
(805)  515-8501

Mark Ruck			Environmental Restoration<PHONE_NUMBER>

Each individual consulted indicated that he/she understood the need for
the information collection and did not find the collection burdensome.
Each individual consulted stated that their organization now performs
Background Checks of new hires as standard practice.  Estimated time to
complete the information collection is described in section 6.
Estimating the Burden and Cost of the Collection.”

(d) Effects of Less Frequent Collection

The information provided by the contractors’ employees is collected
once prior to the employee performing work for EPA.  The requirement for
a background check and application of the Government’s suitability
criteria cannot be met with a less frequent collection.

(e) General Guidelines

The information contained in this ICR is in accordance with the Office
of Management and Budget’s general guidelines for Federal data
collection, except that small entities have to follow the same
collection procedures as other respondents.

(f) Confidentiality

The EPA contractor is responsible for collecting and maintaining
information under this collection of information; therefore, each
contractor will have his own procedures for ensuring confidentiality.

(g) Sensitive Questions

Information requested is commonly collected as a normal business
practice.  The contractor will collect and maintain employee
information.  The EPA will not collect contractor employee information
nor maintain it.  The Agency is responsible for receiving the
suitability notification from contractors.

If a contractor employee’s background check does not meet the
suitability criteria, but the contractor wants the employee to work on
the response site, the contractor must submit a waiver request to the
Director, Superfund/RCRA Regional Procurement Operations Division
(SRRPOD).  The information submitted to SRRPOD is maintained and
protected in accordance with Privacy Act requirements.

4.  THE RESPONDENTS AND THE INFORMATION RECEIVED

(a) Respondents/North American Industry Classification System Codes

Information is collected for employees of the contractor and
subcontractor who perform

work in sensitive sites or sensitive projects.  All contractor employees
who will perform on response action are subject to a background check
and must meet the Government-established suitability criteria prior to
contract performance.  Typically, these contractor respondents fall into
the following North American Industry Classification System code: 562910
Remediation Services. Other contractors may be subject to background
check requirements.

(b) Information Requested

The contractor’s employees will be required to provide information
such as name, social security number, proof of US citizenship or legal
resident status, employment history, education, military service, and
address of residence.

After performing a background check and applying the Government’s
suitability criteria for an employee, the contractor must notify the
contracting officer that the background checks and the application for
the Government’s suitability criteria have been completed and that
named individuals are suitable to work on a specific contract.

5.  THE INFORMATION COLLECTED:  AGENCY ACTIVITIES, COLLECTION
METHODOLOGY, AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

(a) Agency Activities

EPA contracting officers are responsible for ensuring that they have
received notification from the contractor that all of its employees
working under the emergency response contract at an incident have
undergone a background check and have met the Government-established
suitability criteria.

(b) Collection Methodology and Management

The information is collected by each contractor from each employee who
will be working at sensitive sites or in sensitive positions which could
involve law enforcement activities, indoor cleanups (including occupied
household residences), drug lab cleanups, and emergency response actions
at geographically sensitive locations such at military installations and
Government buildings.  Submissions are accepted in any format so long as
they include the requested data.  No information is submitted to the
Agency, but compliance is mandatory and no employee may work on a
response site without meeting the Government-established suitability
criteria unless the requirement has been waived by the contracting
officer.  Contracting officers, on a case-by-case basis, may, either
temporarily or permanently, waive the requirements, if they determine,
in writing, that these requirements are not necessary at a specific
location, or for a specific individual, in order to protect the
Government’s interests.  The suitability criteria has been developed
by the Government to determine that there are reasonable grounds to
believe that an individual will likely be able to perform the contract
requirements on a sensitive site or in a sensitive position without
undue risk to the interests of the Government.  Once the contractor has
applied the criteria and the employee has met the requirements as
prescribed in the Statement of Work, contractors must notify the EPA
contracting officer.  Contractors must maintain the records of their
background checks and application of the Agency’s suitability
criteria.

(c) Small Entity Flexibility

Separate or further simplified requirements for small entities are not
practical because the stated objectives cannot be met under such
alternatives.  The requirements of the information collection apply to
the awardees of the contract.  Reasonable expense associated with the
EPA background checks is reimbursable; therefore, small businesses are
not expected to experience financial difficulties in fulfilling these
requirements.  There are numerous commercial sources that perform
background checks.

(d) Collection Schedule

Information will be collected periodically as individuals are requested
to work at a sensitive site or in a sensitive position under new or
existing contracts.

6.  ESTIMATING THE BURDEN AND COST OF THE COLLECTION

(a) Estimation of Respondent Burden

Respondent burden estimates for this collection are based upon
interviews with the contractors identified in 3(c) above and discussions
with Agency personnel.  The Agency anticipates that the contractor
burden for complying with this requirement includes the time it takes
for employees to provide the required information, the time to manage a
subcontract for background checks, the administrative time to apply the
Government’s suitability criteria, the time to notify the Agency, and
the effort to maintain the records.

(b) Estimation of Respondent Costs

(i) Estimating Labor Costs

Respondent Cost Estimate

Respondent Cost Estimate

	Burden	 Loaded

Step	Collection Activity  	     	  Labor Cat.		   Hours__       Rate__
  Cost_

   1.  Time to fill out information	  Employees		.15   hour       $
67.65	$   10.15

   2.  Cost to perform Background							$   35.00

        Check (Third party/Subcontractor)

   3.  Review/apply	     	   	 Manager		.15   hour       $116.55	$
17.48

        suitability criteria

   4.  Submit notification 		 Manager		.10 hour         $116.55	$
11.66

   5.  Maintain files		       	 Admin. Support 	.15 hour         $
47.47	$     7.12

.55 hours		$   81.41

Step 1 of the information collection is completed by an employee at any
level working on-site, an on average respondents stated this process
normally takes the employee about 15 minutes to complete.  Step 2 is a
plug figure based upon market research and input from the vendors
surveyed.  This represents the average cost to process an applicant.
Most vendors stated this process was normally contracted out to a third
party.  Step 3 and 4 of the collection activity is performed by a human
resource type manager and/or a security manager responsible for
personnel management.  Most vendors stated this process takes less of
their time now since the information provided to them from the third
party is more detailed.  Administrative support personnel are
responsible for completing step 5, normally in coordination with the
third party.  Several vendors stated that the subcontractor that
performed the background checks, normally also housed electronic records
of the background checks for the vendor.  However the Administrative
support is still responsible for maintaining hard copies of the files.

The cost associated with this effort was estimated using a loaded hourly
rate based upon the National Compensation Survey: Occupational Wages in
the United States, 2007 published by the U.S. Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics in April of 2007, and represents the most
current survey data available.

Since the labor rates used in this estimate are from 2007, an escalation
factor of 4% (based upon Defense Contract Audit Agency) was applied for
each year to determine an average wage for the respective year.  The
cost for each labor category was determined by multiplying the escalated
hourly labor rate by an estimated loading factor of 2.95 (*see below) to
reflect industries’ over head, fringe benefits, and general and
administrative costs for each year (2009 thru 2011) that the ICR will be
in effect.  These loaded labor cost for 2005 thru 2007 are then divided
by three (number of years for the ICR) to arrive at an annualized labor
cost for each labor category.

The following are the loaded labor rates used in the calculations in the
table above:

Employees:

2007 = $20.46

2008 = ($20.46 x 1.04) $21.28

2009 = ($21.28 x 1.04) $22.13 x 2.95 = $ 65.28

2010 = ($22.13 x 1.04) $23.02 x 2.95 = $ 67.09

2011 = ($23.94 x 1.04) $23.94 x 2.95 = $ 70.62

   $202.96/3 = $67.65

Administrative Manager:

2007 = $35.15

2008 = ($35.15 x 1.04) $36.56

2009 = ($36.56 x 1.04) $38.02 x 2.95 = $ 112.16

2010 = ($38.02 x 1.04) $39.54 x 2.95 = $ 116.45

2011 = ($39.54 x 1.04) $41.03 x 2.95 = $ 121.04

    $ 349.65/3 = $116.55

Administrative Support:

2007 = $14.29

2008 = ($14.29 x 1.04) $14.86

2009 = ($14.86 x 1.04) $15.45 x 2.95 = $ 45.58

2010 = ($15.45 x 1.04) $16.09 x 2.95 = $ 47.47

2011 = ($16.09 x 1.04) $16.73 x 2.95 = $ 49.35

   $142.40/3 = $47.47

* 2.95 is a factor recommended by EPA cost analyst as representative of
labor related burdens experienced by EPA contractors.

(ii)  Capital/ Start-up Costs

Respondents will not be required to acquire capital goods to provide the
requested information; therefore, capital start-up costs have not been
included in this estimate.

(iii)  Operating and Maintenance Costs

Operating and maintenance costs, which include such items as file
storage, photocopying, and postage, will be nominal.

(c) Estimating Agency Burden and Cost

Agency burden for responses to background check and application of
Government suitability criteria.

Agency Burden Cost Estimate

   Labor			    Loaded

Step	Collection Activity		Category        Burden Hours	   _Rate_	Cost

   1.  Ensure Compliance		GS-13		.25 hour	   $75.55	$18.89

   2.  Document Contractors’		GS-13		.25 hour	   $75.55	$18.89

          Notifications					.50 hour	   		$37.78

* EPA Waiver				GS-13		.25 hour	   $75.55	$18.89

* Requests for waivers are estimated at 25% of contractor employees.

2009 = 		     33.84 x 2.16** = $73.09

2010 = ($33.84 x 3.0%) $34.86 x 2.16     = $75.98

2011 = ($34.86 x 3.0%) $35.91 x 2.16     = $77.57

         $226.64/3 = $75.55

Performing background checks and applying the Government’s suitability
criteria are the responsibility of the EPA contractor.  The Agency is
primarily responsible for ensuring that contractors notify the Agency
that a background check and application of the suitability criteria have
been completed for all applicable employees.  The Agency’s current
effort is estimated to be at the GS-13 level due to recent EPA turnover
rates within the 1102 series.  The GS-13 per hour salary for 2009 is
$33.84.  This per hour wage was escalated by an estimated factor of 3.0%
based upon historical cost of living increases for federal workers.
These wage rates were then multiplied by a factor of **2.16 to reflect
Federal employee benefits and then divided by three for an annualized
loaded rate of $75.55, for the three years the ICR is in effect (see
above).

**2.16 is a factor recommended by EPA cost analyst as representative of
employee related benefits.

(d) Estimating the Respondent Universe and Total Burden

All EPA contractor personnel performing on a response site must provide
the required background information unless this requirement is waived by
the contracting officer.  The number of contractor employees expected to
submit the requested information for background checks for the life of
this ICR (3 years) is 3,000.  This number was derived by estimating the
number of currently performing contract employees under emergency
response contracts.  The Agency estimated this number of employees by
reviewing current contract databases and information received from the
regions.  A 10% factor was then applied to cover all other contractor
personnel who may work at sensitive sites or sensitive projects.

There are both small and large businesses working in the field with
diverse response site situations that require large variations in the
number of employees.  Contractors may be on-site for a few days or many
years depending on the situation.  Per the EPA Office of Acquisition
Management’s active contract list there are currently about 78
contracts that respond to environmental emergencies involving the
release, or threatened release, of oil, radioactive materials or
hazardous chemicals that may potentially affect communities and the
surrounding environment.  Many START, ERRS, ROC, RAC, REPA, and ESAT
contracts require employees to be prepared to report to work locations.
Therefore, these employees must have background checks and meet the
Government’s suitability criteria even if not continuously located
on-site.

Additionally, there are contractors working at their own facilities or
at other than government locations who work on sensitive locations or on
sensitive projects.  These may include, but not limited to, maintenance
of anti-terrorism equipment warehouses, water systems, environmental
information, and private laboratories working on genetically modified
herbicides and pathogens, and law enforcement activities.

Finally, there are situations in which contracting officers may waive
this background check requirement, making it difficult to precisely
determine the number of respondents.  For these reasons, this initial
request represents our best estimate given current information.  Future
estimates will be more accurate and based on historical data monitored
through the Agency’s contractual systems on the use of the subject
clause.

(e) Bottom Line Burden Hours and Costs

(i) Respondent Tally

Total annual respondent hours for this collection request are 1,000
hours.  This is derived by taking the total number of background checks,
3,000, divided by 3 (the number of years the ICR is effective for a
total of 1,000 occurrences per year.  Then the number of annual
occurrences, 1,000, is multiplied by the respondent burden effort of ,
.55, approximately a half an-hour to collect information to arrive at
the total of 550 hours per year.

Total annual respondent cost for this collection request is
approximately $81,410.  This is calculated by multiplying the number of
annual occurrences, 1,000 by the respondent cost of one collection,
$81.41.

(ii) The Agency Tally

The total annual Agency burden for this collection request is still
estimated at 500 hours.  This is calculated by multiplying the estimated
burden hours, .50, by the number of annual occurrences, 1,000 to arrive
at 500 hours.  Additionally, the estimated number of waivers, 250 (see
below), is multiplied by the estimated time it takes to perform a
waiver, .25, to arrive at 62.5 hours per year.  The total Agency burden
is estimated by adding the contracting officer burden, 500 hours, to the
estimated waiver burden, 62.5, to arrive at 562.5 hours per year.

The total annual Agency cost for this collection request is estimated at
$42,503 (roundup).  This is calculated by adding the cost of the
contracting officer effort, $37,780 (see below), plus the estimated cost
of the waiver, $4,722.50 (see below), to arrive at a total Agency burden
of $42,502.50.

(a) Contracting Officer Effort

The cost of the contracting officer effort is determined by multiplying
the estimated burden hours, .50, by the estimated hourly rate of $75.55,
for a total of $37.78 for one collection request by the contracting
officer.  The total cost of the contracting officer effort is calculated
by multiplying the number of occurrences, 1,000, by the cost for one
occurrence, $37.78, to arrive at a total estimated cost of $37,780.

(b) Estimated Cost of the Waiver Determination

Additionally, it is estimated that 25% of contractor employees will have
adverse information reported and the contractor will request a waiver.
The number of waiver determinations is calculated by multiplying 25% by
the number of annual occurrences, 1,000 to arrive at an estimated 250
(25% x 1,000) waiver determinations.  Then the cost of the waiver
determinations is estimated by multiplying the hourly rate of $75.55, at
the GS-13 rate, by the .25 hours estimated to make the determination,
for a cost of $18.89 per occurrence.  The total cost of the waiver
determination effort is calculated by multiplying the number of
occurrences, 250, by the cost for one waiver determination, $18.89, to
arrive at a total of $4,722.50.

(f) Burden Statement

The annual public reporting and record keeping burden for this
collection of information is estimated to average, .50, a half an-hour
per response.  Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose
or provide information to or for a Federal agency.  This includes the
time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and
utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting,
validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining
information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the
existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and
requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of
information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of
information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. An
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number.  The OMB control numbers for EPA’s
regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15.

To comment on the Agency’s need for this information, the accuracy of
the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing
respondent burden, including the use of automated collection techniques,
EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No.
EPA-HQ-OARM-2008-0828, which is available for public viewing at the
Office of Environmental Information Docket in the EPA Docket Center
(EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington,
DC.  The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.  The
telephone number for the Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the
telephone number for the Office of Environmental Information Docket is
(202) 566-1752.  An electronic version of the public docket is available
through EPA Dockets (EDOCKET) at http://www.epa.gov/edocket.  Use
EDOCKET to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of
the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the
public docket that are available electronically.  Once in the system,
select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above.
Also, you can send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Office for EPA.  Please include
the EPA Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OARM-2008-0828 and OMB control number:
2030-0043 in any correspondence.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2150-147]

Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; Notice of Water Quality Protection Plan
Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and
Protests

    Take notice that the following amendment application has been filed
with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Water Quality Protection Plan.
    b. Project No: P-2150-147.
    c. Date Filed: August 5, 2021.
    d. Applicants: Puget Sound Energy, Inc. (licensee).
    e. Name of Projects: Baker River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Locations: The project is located on the Baker River in Skagit
and Whatcom counties, Washington. The project occupies federal lands
administered by the U.S. Forest Service within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie
National Forest.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jory Oppenheimer, Consulting Engineer,
Puget Sound Energy, P.O. Box 97034, Bellevue, WA 98009-9734; telephone:
(425) 462-3556 and email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. FERC Contact: Marybeth Gay,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: October 18, 2021.
    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, you may
submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must
be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426.
Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly
D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins
Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should
include docket number P-2150-147. Comments emailed to Commission staff
are not considered part of the Commission record.
    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 Commission is requiring the licensee
to grout one of the project's dams, the Lower Baker Dam, due to
increasing leakage along its abutments. Upon completion of the seepage
reduction project, the licensee would also make improvements to the
crest of the Lower Baker Dam. As required by Article 401(a) of the
project license, and condition 5.10 of the Washington Department of
Ecology's May 11, 2007 Water Quality Certificate (WQC), attached to the
license as Appendix C, the licensee developed the Water Quality
Protection Plan (Plan) for the seepage reduction project and has filed
the Plan for the Commission's approval. The Plan addresses the
requirements set forth in condition 5.10 of the WQC, and includes: (1)
An In-Water Work Protection Plan that specifies the best management
practices (BMPs) for activities that require work within surface
waters; (2) a Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan that
addresses land-disturbing activities along with BMPs and other control
measures to prevent pollutants from entering the project's surface
water and groundwater; and (3) procedures for monitoring water quality,
and actions to implement if a water quality violation were to occur.
Construction of the seepage reduction project is currently scheduled to
begin in early November 2021.
    The licensee previously filed a draft Biological Assessment (BA)
with the Commission on March 8, 2021 for the proposed seepage reduction
and crest improvement project. On April 28, 2021, Commission staff
adopted the licensee's draft BA without changes as the Commission's
final BA and requested formal consultation with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service.

    l. Locations of the Application: This filing may be viewed on the
Commission's website 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>. 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: September 16, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-67278; File No. SR-NYSEAmex-2012-29]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Amex LLC; Notice of
Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule
Change Amending Commentary .07 to NYSE Amex Options Rule 904 To
Eliminate Position Limits for Options on the SPDR[supreg] S&P
500[supreg] Exchange-Traded Fund Which List and Trade Under the Symbol
SPY

June 27, 2012.
    On May 2, 2012, NYSE Amex LLC (``NYSE Amex'' or ``Exchange'') \1\
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''),
pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ a proposed rule change
to eliminate position limits for options on the SPDR[supreg] S&P
500[supreg] exchange-traded fund (``SPY ETF''),\4\ which list and trade
under the symbol SPY. The proposed rule change was published for
comment in the Federal Register on May 18, 2012.\5\ The Commission
received no comments on the proposal.
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    \1\ NYSE Amex now is known as ``NYSEMKT.'' The proposed rule
change to which this notice relates, however, was submitted before
the name change was implemented.
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \3\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \4\ ``SPDR[supreg],'' ``Standard & Poor's[supreg],''
``S&P[supreg],'' ``S&P 500[supreg],'' and ``Standard & Poor's 500''
are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services
LLC. The SPY ETF represents ownership in the SPDR S&P 500 Trust, a
unit investment trust that generally corresponds to the price and
yield performance of the SPDR S&P 500 Index.
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 66984 (May 14,
2012), 77 FR 29721 (May 18, 2012) (``Notice'').
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \6\ provides that, within 45 days of
the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or
within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate
if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its
reasons for so finding or as to which the self-regulatory organization
consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change,
disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The
45th day for this filing is July 2, 2012. The Commission is extending
this 45-day time period.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
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    The Commission finds that it is appropriate to designate a longer
period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that
it has sufficient time to consider the proposal. Currently, Commentary
.07 to NYSE Amex Options Rule 904 imposes a position limit for SPY
options of 900,000 contracts on the same side of the market. The
proposal would amend Commentary .07 to NYSE Amex Options Rule 904 to
eliminate position limits for SPY options.
    Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\7\ designates August 16, 2012, as the date by which the Commission
should either approve or disapprove or institute proceedings to
determine whether to disapprove the proposed rule change.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\8\
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    \8\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(31).
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 81 (Thursday, April 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25710-25711]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08902]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2023-0003]

National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
(NACOSH): Notice of Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of NACOSH meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and
Health (NACOSH) will meet Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in a hybrid format.
Committee members will meet in person; the public is invited to
participate either in person or virtually via WebEx.

DATES: The NACOSH will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ET, Wednesday,
May 31, 2023.

ADDRESSES:
    Submission of comments and requests to speak: Comments and requests
to speak at the NACOSH meeting, including attachments, must be
submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov, the Federal
eRulemaking Portal by May 15, 2023. Comments must identify the docket
number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-2023-0003).
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
    Registration: All persons wishing to attend the meeting in-person
or virtually must register via the registration link on

the NACOSH web page at https://www.osha.gov/advisorycommittee/nacosh.
Upon registration, in-person attendees will receive directions for
participation and virtual attendees will receive a WebEx link for
remote access to the meeting. At this time, OSHA is limiting in-person
attendance to 25 members of the public, to be determined based on the
time requests are made via the registration link.
    Requests for special accommodations: Submit requests for special
accommodations, including translation services for this NACOSH
workgroup meeting by May 15, 2023, to Ms. Christie Garner, Directorate
of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone:
(202) 693-2246; email: [email protected].
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the
OSHA docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-
2023-0003). OSHA will place comments and requests to speak, including
personal information, in the public docket, which may be available
online. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting
personal information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates.
    Docket: To read or download documents in the public docket for this
NACOSH meeting, go to www.regulations.gov. All documents in the public
docket are listed in the index; however, some documents (e.g.,
copyrighted material) are not publicly available to read or download
through www.regulations.gov. All submissions, including copyrighted
material, are available for inspection through the OSHA Docket Office.
Contact the OSHA Docket Office at<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY<PHONE_NUMBER>)
for assistance in locating docket submissions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    For press inquiries: Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of
Communications, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email: [email protected].
    For general information about NACOSH: Ms. Lisa Long, Deputy
Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department
of Labor; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].
    Telecommunication requirements: For additional information about
the telecommunication requirements for the meeting, please contact Ms.
Christie Garner, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S.
Department of Labor; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected].
    For copies of this Federal Register Notice: Electronic copies of
this Federal Register notice are available at www.regulations.gov. This
notice, as well as news releases and other relevant information, are
also available at OSHA's web page at https://www.osha.gov/advisorycommittee/nacosh.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    NACOSH was established by Section 7(a) of the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651, 656) to advise,
consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary of Labor and
the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters relating to the
administration of the OSH Act. NACOSH is a continuing advisory
committee of indefinite duration.
    NACOSH operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App.2), its implementing regulations (41 CFR part
102-3), and OSHA's regulations on NACOSH (29 CFR 1912.5 and 29 CFR part
1912a).

II. Meeting Information

    Public attendance will be in a hybrid format, either in person or
virtually via WebEx. Meeting information will be posted in the Docket
(Docket No. OSHA-2023-0003) and on the NACOSH web page, https://www.osha.gov/advisorycommittee/nacosh, prior to the meeting.
    The NACOSH will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ET on May 31,
2023.
    Meeting agenda: The tentative agenda for this meeting includes:
     Introduction of new members;
     NACOSH membership update;
     OSHA Update;
     The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) Update;
     Report and discussion from Heat Injury and Illness
Prevention Work Group on Potential Elements of a Proposed Heat Injury
and Illness Prevention Standard; and
     Whistleblower Discussion.

Authority and Signature

    James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this
notice under the authority granted by 29 U.S.C. 655(b)(1) and 656(b), 5
U.S.C. App. 2, 29 CFR parts 1912 and 1912a, and Secretary of Labor's
Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393).

     Signed at Washington, DC, on April 20, 2023.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health.
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 127 (Monday, July 6, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31857-31860]
[FR Doc No: E9-15871]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 64

[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0020; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-8081]

Suspension of Community Eligibility

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule identifies communities, where the sale of flood
insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP), that are scheduled for suspension on the effective
dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the
floodplain management requirements of the program. If the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) receives documentation that the
community has adopted the required floodplain management measures prior
to the effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension
will not occur and a notice of this will be provided by publication in
the Federal Register on a subsequent date.

DATES: Effective Dates: The effective date of each community's
scheduled suspension is the third date (``Susp.'') listed in the third
column of the following tables.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you want to determine whether a
particular community was suspended on the suspension date or for
further information, contact David Stearrett, Mitigation Directorate,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NFIP enables property owners to purchase
flood insurance which is generally not otherwise available. In return,
communities agree to adopt and administer local floodplain management
aimed at protecting lives and new construction from future flooding.
Section 1315 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended,
42 U.S.C. 4022, prohibits flood insurance coverage as authorized under
the NFIP, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq., unless an appropriate public body
adopts adequate floodplain management measures with effective
enforcement measures. The communities listed in this document no longer
meet that statutory requirement for compliance with program
regulations, 44 CFR part 59. Accordingly, the communities will be
suspended on the effective date in the third column. As of that date,
flood insurance will no longer be available in the community. However,
some of these communities may adopt and submit the required
documentation of legally enforceable floodplain management measures
after this rule is published but prior to the actual suspension date.
These communities will not be suspended and will continue their
eligibility for the sale of insurance. A notice withdrawing the
suspension of the communities will be published in the Federal
Register.
    In addition, FEMA has identified the Special Flood Hazard Areas
(SFHAs) in these communities by publishing a Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM). The date of the FIRM, if one has been published, is indicated
in the fourth column of the table. No direct Federal financial
assistance (except assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act not in connection with a
flood) may legally be provided for construction or acquisition of
buildings in identified SFHAs for communities not participating in the
NFIP and identified for more than a year on FEMA's initial flood
insurance map of the community as having flood-prone areas (section
202(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4106(a),
as amended). This prohibition against certain types of Federal
assistance becomes effective for the communities listed on the date
shown in the last column. The Administrator finds that notice and
public comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and unnecessary
because communities listed in this final rule have been adequately
notified.
    Each community receives 6-month, 90-day, and 30-day notification
letters addressed to the Chief Executive Officer stating that the
community will be suspended unless the required floodplain management
measures are met prior to the effective suspension date. Since these
notifications were made, this final rule may take effect within less
than 30 days.
    National Environmental Policy Act. This rule is categorically
excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, Environmental
Considerations. No environmental impact assessment has been prepared.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act. The Administrator has determined that
this rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility
Act because the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42
U.S.C. 4022, prohibits flood insurance coverage unless an appropriate
public body adopts adequate floodplain management measures with
effective enforcement measures. The communities listed no longer comply
with the statutory requirements, and after the effective date, flood
insurance will no longer be available in the communities unless
remedial action takes place.
    Regulatory Classification. This final rule is not a significant
regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order
12866 of September 30,

1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR 51735.
    Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This rule involves no policies
that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
    Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule meets the
applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.
    Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule does not involve any collection
of information for purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 64

    Flood insurance, Floodplains.

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Accordingly, 44 CFR part 64 is amended as follows:

PART 64--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 64 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp.; p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR,
1979 Comp.; p. 376.

Sec.  64.6  [Amended]

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2. The tables published under the authority of Sec.  64.6 are amended
as follows:

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                                                 Effective date
                                                 authorization/
                                   Community    cancellation of    Current effective map   Date certain Federal
       State and location             No.        sale of flood             date            assistance no longer
                                                  insurance in                              available in SFHAs
                                                   community
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            Region I

Massachusetts:
    Acushnet, City of, Bristol         250048  April 3, 1981,     July 7, 2009..........  July 7, 2009.
     County.                                    Emerg; July 19,
                                                1982, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Attleboro, City of, Bristol        250049  August 16, 1974,   ......do*.............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; September
                                                29, 1978, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Berkley, Town of, Bristol          250050  February 19,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1974, Emerg;
                                                July 3, 1978,
                                                Reg; July 7,
                                                2009, Susp.
    Dartmouth, Town of, Bristol        250051  September 10,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1971, Emerg;
                                                August 15, 1977,
                                                Reg; July 7,
                                                2009, Susp.
    Dighton, Town of, Bristol          250052  March 9, 1973,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; June 18,
                                                1980, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Easton, Town of, Bristol           250053  August 15, 1974,   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; February
                                                3, 1982, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Fairhaven, Town of, Bristol        250054  October 8, 1971,   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; March 16,
                                                1976, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Fall River, City of,               250055  September 14,      ......do..............   Do.
     Bristol County.                            1977, Emerg;
                                                September 30,
                                                1981, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Freetown, Town of, Bristol         250056  August 11, 1975,   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; June 18,
                                                1980, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Mansfield, Town of, Bristol        250057  January 28, 1972,  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; April 1,
                                                1977, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    New Bedford, City of,              255216  February 25,       ......do..............   Do.
     Bristol County.                            1972, Emerg;
                                                July 6, 1973,
                                                Reg; July 7,
                                                2009, Susp.
    North Attleborough, Town           250059  February 10,       ......do..............   Do.
     of, Bristol County.                        1975, Emerg;
                                                September 14,
                                                1979, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Norton, Town of, Bristol           250060  March 20, 1974,    ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; June 1,
                                                1979, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Raynham, Town of, Bristol          250061  June 23, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; July 2,
                                                1980, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Rehoboth, Town of, Bristol         250062  February 11,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1972, Emerg;
                                                September 1,
                                                1977, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Salisbury, Town of, Bristol        250103  November 17,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1972, Emerg; May
                                                2, 1977, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Seekonk, Town of, Bristol          250063  July 25, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; September
                                                5, 1979, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Somerset, Town of, Bristol         255220  November 13,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1970, Emerg;
                                                March 17, 1972,
                                                Reg; July 7,
                                                2009, Susp.
    Swansea, Town of, Bristol          255221  June 12, 1970,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; August 6,
                                                1971, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Taunton, City of, Bristol          250066  June 11, 1973,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; June 18,
                                                1980, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Westport, Town of, Bristol         255224  August 7, 1970,    ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; July 16,
                                                1971, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
Maine:
    Andover, Town of, Oxford           230160  October 31, 1975,  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; January
                                                3, 1985, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Bethel, Town of, Oxford            230088  August 18, 1975,   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; May 2,
                                                1991, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Buckfield, Town of, Oxford         230090  August 5, 1975,    ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; November
                                                1, 1985, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Byron, Town of, Oxford             230330  July 15, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; September
                                                4, 1985, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Canton, Town of, Oxford            230091  July 3, 1975,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; November
                                                3, 1989, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.

    Denmark, Town of, Oxford           230476  May 7, 1976,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; July 2,
                                                1980, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Dixfield, Town of, Oxford          230092  June 23, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; March 4,
                                                1985, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Fryeburg, Town of, Oxford          230093  April 7, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; July 16,
                                                1980, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Greenwood, Town of, Oxford         230332  June 24, 1976,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; September
                                                4, 1985, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Hanover, Town of, Oxford           230333  August 11, 1975,   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; September
                                                4, 1985, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Hartford, Town of, Oxford          230334  May 21, 1976,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; November
                                                1, 1985, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Hebron, Town of, Oxford            230335  April 21, 1976,    ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; December
                                                31, 1976, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Hiram, Town of, Oxford             230094  July 30, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; February
                                                1, 1980, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Lovell, Town of, Oxford            230336  July 15, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; February
                                                17, 1989, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Mexico, Town of, Oxford            230095  November 17,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1972, Emerg;
                                                August 15, 1977,
                                                Reg; July 7,
                                                2009, Susp.
    Milton, Township of, Oxford        230460  March 19, 1975,    ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; April 17,
                                                1987, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Newry, Town of, Oxford             230337  December 30,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1975, Emerg;
                                                September 4,
                                                1985, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Norway, Town of, Oxford            230096  November 11,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1974, Emerg;
                                                September 4,
                                                1991, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Otisfield, Town of, Oxford         230203  January 29, 1976,  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; May 19,
                                                1981, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Oxford, Town of, Oxford            230869  July 16, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; May 2,
                                                1991, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Paris, Town of, Oxford             230097  February 28,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1975, Emerg;
                                                September 27,
                                                1991, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Peru, Town of, Oxford              230098  October 24, 1975,  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; May 17,
                                                1990, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Porter, Town of, Oxford            230338  October 7, 1976,   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; December
                                                4, 1979, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Roxbury, Town of, Oxford           230181  October 24, 1975,  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; September
                                                4, 1985, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Rumford, Town of, Oxford           230099  March 9, 1973,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; July 16,
                                                1980, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Stoneham, Town of, Oxford          230340  October 1, 1975,   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; January
                                                3, 1986, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Stow, Town of, Oxford              230186  February 20,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1976, Emerg;
                                                November 14,
                                                1978, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Sumner, Town of, Oxford            230187  August 5, 1975,    ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; September
                                                27, 1985, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Sweden, Town of, Oxford            230341  July 22, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; October
                                                31, 1978, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
           Region III

Virginia:
    Brunswick County,                  510236  April 4, 1974,     ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      Emerg; February
                                                6, 1991, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Emporia, City of,                  510047  February 5, 1974,  ......do..............   Do.
     Independent City.                          Emerg; September
                                                30, 1977, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Greensville County,                510073  February 25,       ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      1974, Emerg;
                                                September 29,
                                                1978, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Jarratt, Town of,                  510263  March 5, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     Greensville County.                        Emerg; October
                                                8, 1982, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Lawrenceville, Town of,            510023  May 28, 1974,      ......do..............   Do.
     Brunswick County.                          Emerg; July 17,
                                                1978, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Stony Creek, Town of,              510159  April 9, 1974,     ......do..............   Do.
     Sussex County.                             Emerg; September
                                                16, 1982, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Sussex County,                     510192  December 11,       ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      1973, Emerg;
                                                March 2, 1983,
                                                Reg; July 7,
                                                2009, Susp.
West Virginia: Berkeley County,        540282  July 29, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
 Unincorporated Areas.                          Emerg; August 4,
                                                1988, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
           Region IV

Alabama:
    Ardmore, Town of, Limestone        010306  July 9, 1979,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; April 15,
                                                1986, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.

    Athens, City of, Limestone         010146  April 11, 1974,    ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; September
                                                28, 1979, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Limestone County,                  010307  September 2,       ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      1975, Emerg;
                                                July 16, 1981,
                                                Reg; July 7,
                                                2009, Susp.
    Mooresville, Town of,              010455  December 23,       ......do..............   Do.
     Limestone County.                          2008, Emerg; NA,
                                                Reg; July 7,
                                                2009, Susp.
Kentucky: Liberty, City of,            210054  May 12, 1975,      ......do..............   Do.
 Cassey County.                                 Emerg; July 3,
                                                1986, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
North Carolina:
    Cajahs Mountain, Town of,          370452  NA, Emerg; March   ......do..............   Do.
     Caldwell County.                           6, 1990, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Caldwell County,                   370039  June 19, 1978,     ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      Emerg; August
                                                16, 1988, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Gamewell, Town of, Caldwell        370451  NA, Emerg;         ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    February 15,
                                                2000, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Granite Falls, Town of,            370414  August 9, 1988,    ......do..............   Do.
     Caldwell County.                           Emerg; August
                                                16, 1988, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Hudson, Town of, Caldwell          370450  NA, Emerg; March   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    6, 1990, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Lenoir, City of, Caldwell          370040  March 29, 1978,    ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; August
                                                16, 1988, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
            Region V

Ohio:
    Centerburg, Village of,            390307  June 27, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     Knox County.                               Emerg; January
                                                6, 1982, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Danville, Village of, Knox         390308  June 12, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; August
                                                24, 1984, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Gambier, Village of, Knox          390310  February 3, 1976,  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; January
                                                30, 1981, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Knox County, Unincorporated        390306  NA, Emerg;         ......do..............   Do.
     Areas.                                     October 27,
                                                1993, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Mount Vernon, City of, Knox        390311  January 21, 1974,  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; August 2,
                                                1982, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
            Region X

Idaho:
    Bannock County,                    160009  April 30, 1974,    ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      Emerg; September
                                                5, 1979, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Downey, City of, Bannock           160165  February 8, 1985,  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; February
                                                8, 1985, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Inkom, City of, Bannock            160010  July 16, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; September
                                                15, 1978, Reg;
                                                July 7, 2009,
                                                Susp.
    Lava Hot Springs, City of,         160011  May 20, 1975,      ......do..............   Do.
     Bannock County.                            Emerg; August 1,
                                                1979, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    McCammon, City of, Bannock         160176  December 21,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1978, Emerg;
                                                December 21,
                                                1978, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
    Pocatello, City of, Bannock        160012  February 7, 1974,  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; May 1,
                                                1980, Reg; July
                                                7, 2009, Susp.
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* -do- = Ditto.
Code for reading third column: Emerg.--Emergency; Reg.--Regular; Susp.--Suspension.

    Dated: June 23, 2009.
Deborah Ingram,
Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate,
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP16-873-000.
    Applicants: Elba Express Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Section 4(d) Rate Filing: Fuel Tracker Filing--2016 to
be effective 6/1/2016.
    Filed Date: 4/26/16.
    Accession Number: 20160426-5081.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/9/16.

    Docket Numbers: RP16-874-000.
    Applicants: Questar Overthrust Pipeline Company.
    Description: Section 4(d) Rate Filing:--14.7--Imbalances on
Inactive Contracts Version 1.0.0 to be effective 5/26/2016.
    Filed Date: 4/26/16.
    Accession Number: 20160426-5115.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/9/16.

    Docket Numbers: RP16-875-000.
    Applicants: Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC.
    Description: Annual Report of Interruptible Transportation Revenue
Sharing of Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC under RP16-875.
    Filed Date: 4/26/16.
    Accession Number: 20160426-5138.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/9/16.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: April 27, 2016.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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Additional information about these statutes and Executive Orders
can be found at https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/laws-and-executive-orders.

A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive
Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review

    This action is a significant regulatory action that was submitted
to OMB for review. This action is a significant regulatory action
because it likely to

have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public
health or safety, or state, local, or tribal governments or
communities. Any changes made in response to OMB recommendations have
been documented in the docket for this action. The EPA has prepared an
economic analysis that is included in the Regulatory Impact Analysis
which is available in the docket for these proposed rules.

B. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

1. NESHAP Subpart R
    The information collection activities in this proposed rule have
been submitted for approval to the OMB under the PRA. You can find a
copy of the Information Collection Request (ICR) in the docket for this
rule, and it is briefly summarized here.
    The EPA is proposing amendments that revise provisions pertaining
to emissions during periods of SSM, add requirements for electronic
reporting of periodic reports, and performance test results, and make
other minor clarifications and corrections. This information will be
collected to assure compliance with the Gasoline Distribution NESHAP
subpart R.
     Respondents/affected entities: Owners or operators of
gasoline distribution facilities. Respondent's obligation to respond:
Mandatory (40 CFR part 63, subpart R).
     Estimated number of respondents: 210 (assumes no new
respondents over the next 3 years). Frequency of response: Initially,
semiannually, and annually.
     Total estimated burden: 16,300 (per year) to comply with
the proposed amendments in the NESHAP. Burden is defined at 5 CFR
1320.3(b).
     Total estimated cost: $1,263,464 (per year), including no
annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs, to comply with
the proposed amendments in the NESHAP.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for the
EPA's regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9.
    Submit your comments on the Agency's need for this information, the
accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods
for minimizing respondent burden to the EPA using the docket identified
at the beginning of this rule. You may also send your ICR-related
comments to OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs via
email to [email protected], Attention: Desk Officer for the
EPA. Since OMB is required to make a decision concerning the ICR
between 30 and 60 days after receipt, OMB must receive comments no
later than August 9, 2022. The EPA will respond to any ICR-related
comments in the final rule.
2. NESHAP Subpart BBBBBB
    The information collection activities in this proposed rule have
been submitted for approval to the OMB under the PRA. You can find a
copy of the ICR in the docket for this rule, and it is briefly
summarized here.
    The EPA is proposing amendments that revise provisions to add
requirements for electronic reporting of periodic reports, and
performance test results, and make other minor clarifications and
corrections. This information will be collected to assure compliance
with the Gasoline Distribution NESHAP subpart BBBBBB.
     Respondents/affected entities: Owners or operators of
gasoline distribution facilities. Respondent's obligation to respond:
Mandatory (40 CFR part 63, subpart BBBBBB).
     Estimated number of respondents: 9,263 (assumes no new
respondents over the next 3 years). Frequency of response: Initially,
semiannually, and annually.
     Total estimated burden: 83,882 hours (per year) to comply
with the proposed amendments in the NESHAP. Burden is defined at 5 CFR
1320.3(b).
     Total estimated cost: $6,501,788 (per year), including no
annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs, to comply with
the proposed amendments in the NESHAP.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for the
EPA's regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9.
    Submit your comments on the Agency's need for this information, the
accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods
for minimizing respondent burden to the EPA using the docket identified
at the beginning of this rule. You may also send your ICR-related
comments to OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs via
email to [email protected], Attention: Desk Officer for the
EPA. Since OMB is required to make a decision concerning the ICR
between 30 and 60 days after receipt, OMB must receive comments no
later than August 9, 2022. The EPA will respond to any ICR-related
comments in the final rule.
3. NSPS Subpart XXa
    The information collection activities in this proposed rule have
been submitted for approval to the OMB under the PRA. You can find a
copy of the ICR in the docket for this rule, and it is briefly
summarized here.
    The EPA is proposing provisions to require electronic reporting of
periodic reports, and performance test results, and make other minor
clarifications and corrections. This information will be collected to
assure compliance with the Gasoline Distribution NSPS subpart XXa.
     Respondents/affected entities: Owners or operators of bulk
gasoline terminals. Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40
CFR part 60, subpart XXa).
     Estimated number of respondents: 12 (assumes four new
respondents each year over the next 3 years). Frequency of response:
Initially, semiannually, and annually.
     Total estimated burden: 1,132 hours (per year) to comply
with all of the requirements in the NSPS. Burden is defined at 5 CFR
1320.3(b).
     Total estimated cost: $86,899 (per year), including no
annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs, to comply with
all of the requirements in the NSPS.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for the
EPA's regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9.
    Submit your comments on the Agency's need for this information, the
accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods
for minimizing respondent burden to the EPA using the docket identified
at the beginning of this rule. You may also send your ICR-related
comments to OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs via
email to [email protected], Attention: Desk Officer for the
EPA. Since OMB is required to make a decision concerning the ICR
between 30 and 60 days after receipt, OMB must receive comments no
later than August 9, 2022. The EPA will respond to any ICR-related
comments in the final rule.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    I certify that each of the rules included in this proposed action
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities under the RFA. The small entities

subject to the requirements of this proposed rulemaking are all small
businesses. For NESHAP subpart R, EPA certifies that this rule will not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities under the RFA. The Agency has determined that two small
entities are affected by these proposed amendments, which is 4.9
percent of all affected ultimate parent companies. Neither of these
small entities is projected to incur costs from this rule greater than
1 percent of their sales. For NESHAP subpart BBBBBB, EPA certifies that
this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the RFA. The Agency has determined that
111 small entities are affected by these proposed amendments, which is
42 percent of all affected ultimate parent businesses. Less than 10
percent of these small entities (10 total) are projected to incur costs
from the proposed rules of greater than 1 percent of their annual
sales, and less than 4 percent (4 total) are projected to incur costs
greater than 3 percent of their annual sales (with a maximum of 6.75
percent). Finally, for NSPS subpart XXa, EPA certifies that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities under the RFA. The Agency has not identified any small
entities that are affected by this proposed NSPS and does not project
that any entities affected by the proposed NSPS will incur costs
greater than 1 percent of their annual sales. Details of the analyses
for each proposed rule are presented in the Regulatory Impact Analysis
for these proposed rulemakings.

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)

    This action does not contain an unfunded mandate of $100 million or
more as described in UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538, and does not
significantly or uniquely affect small governments. The action imposes
no enforceable duty on any state, local or tribal governments or the
private sector.

E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism

    This action does not have federalism implications. It will not have
substantial direct effects 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.

F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian
Tribal Governments

    This action does not have tribal implications as specified in
Executive Order 13175. None of the facilities that have been identified
as being affected by this action are owned or operated by tribal
governments or located within tribal lands. Thus, Executive Order 13175
does not apply to this action. However, consistent with the EPA Policy
on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes, the EPA will offer
government-to-government consultation with tribes as requested.

G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental
Health Risks and Safety Risks

    This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045 because the EPA
does not believe that the environmental health risks or safety risks
addressed by this action present a disproportionate risk to children.
The proposed rules lower the emissions of gasoline and gasoline vapors
and are projected to improve overall health including children.

H. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' because it is
not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply,
distribution, or use of energy. The EPA expects this proposed action
would not reduce crude oil supply, fuel production, coal production,
natural gas production, or electricity production. We estimate that
this proposed action would have minimal impact on the amount of imports
or exports of crude oils, condensates, or other organic liquids used in
the energy supply industries. Given the minimal impacts on energy
supply, distribution, and use as a whole nationally, no significant
adverse energy effects are expected to occur. For more information on
these estimates of energy effects, please refer to the Regulatory
Impact Analysis for this proposed rulemaking.

I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA)

    This action involves technical standards. The EPA proposes to use
EPA Method 18. While the EPA identified ASTM 6420-18 as being
potentially applicable, the Agency does not propose to use it. The use
of this voluntary consensus standard would be impractical because it
has a limited list of analytes and is not suitable for analyzing many
compounds that are expected to occur in gasoline vapor.

J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations

    The EPA believes that this action does not have disproportionately
high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority
populations, low-income populations and/or indigenous peoples, as
specified in Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    The documentation for this decision is contained in sections III,
IV.E, and IV.F of this preamble. All relevant documents are available
in the docket for this action (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2020-0371).
    The assessment of populations in close proximity of gasoline
distribution facilities shows some demographic groups that are higher
than the national average, however, we determined that the human health
impacts are not disproportionate for these groups because this action
proposes changes to the standards that will increase protection for
communities. The EPA determined that the standards should be revised to
reflect cost-effective developments in practices, process, or controls
and BSER. The proposed changes will provide additional health
protection for all populations, including communities already
overburdened by pollution, which are often minority, low-income, and
indigenous communities. The proposed changes will have beneficial
effects on air quality and public health for populations exposed to
emissions from facilities in the source category. Further, this
rulemaking complements other actions already taken by the EPA to reduce
emissions and improve health outcomes for overburdened and underserved
communities.

Michael S. Regan,
Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EC05-138-000]

Arroyo Energy LP, Calpine Energy Services, L.P., Calpine Merchant
Services Company, Inc.; Notice of Filing

September 19, 2005.
    Take notice that on September 13, 2005, Arroyo Energy LP (Arroyo
Energy), Calpine Energy Services, L.P. (CES) and Calpine Merchant
Services Company, Inc. (Applicants) filed an application pursuant to
section 203 of the Federal Power Act requesting authorization from the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for: (1) A proposed internal
corporate restructuring upstream of Arroyo Energy; and (2) certain
contractual arrangements pursuant to which CMSC would perform certain
energy trading and related functions for and on behalf of each of CES
and CalBear Energy LP, the successor of Arroyo Energy (Transaction).
Applicants also request that the Commission grant limited waivers of
its part 33 filing requirements to the extent that such information is
not necessary to ensure that the Transaction meets the statutory
requirements of section 203, and that the Commission grant confidential
treatment of the contractual arrangements as they contain sensitive
commercial and financial information. Applicants further request that
the Commission issue an order authorizing the Transaction by October
18, 2005, to permit business under the proposed Transaction to commence
as expeditiously as possible.
    Any person desiring 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, 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

comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve
a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this
proceeding.
    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 14 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 October 4, 2005.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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