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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9967-00-OA]

Notification of a Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board
Chemical Assessment Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science
Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the SAB
Chemical Assessment Advisory Committee (CAAC) to receive a briefing
from the EPA's National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) on
the content and presentation of assessment products to be released at
early stages of development of draft assessments. These products
represent an update to the materials released for the purposes of early
stakeholder engagement, as outlined in the ``IRIS enhancements''
(2013). These materials are expected to add transparency to draft
assessment development, while simultaneously increasing throughput and
responsiveness to Agency needs.

DATES: The public face-to-face meeting will be held from Wednesday,
September 27, 2017 through Thursday, September 28, 2017, from 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., (Eastern time) daily.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at Residence Inn Arlington
Capital View, 2850 S. Potomac Ave., Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to
obtain further information concerning the meeting may contact Dr.
Suhair Shallal, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), SAB Staff Office, by
telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER> or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>General
information concerning the EPA Science Advisory Board, as well as any
updates concerning the meeting announced in this notice, can be found
at the EPA SAB Web site at http://www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The SAB was established pursuant to the Environmental
Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act (ERDAA)
codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365, to provide independent scientific and
technical advice to the Administrator on the technical basis for Agency
positions and regulations. The SAB is a Federal Advisory Committee
chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C.,
App. 2. The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA and all
appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Pursuant to FACA and
EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the SAB CAAC will hold a public
meeting to receive a briefing from the EPA's National Center for
Environmental Assessment (NCEA) on the content and presentation of
assessment products to be released at early stages of draft
development. These products represent an update to the materials
released for the purposes of early stakeholder engagement, as outlined
in the ``IRIS enhancements'' (2013). These materials are expected to
add transparency to draft assessment development, while simultaneously
increasing throughput and responsiveness to Agency needs. The CAAC will
provide advice to the Administrator through the chartered SAB.
    The NCEA continues to incorporate improvements in response to
recommendations from the National Research Council and the SAB to (1)
improve the scientific integrity of assessments; (2) improve the

productivity of the program; and (3) increase transparency so issues
are identified early in the process. Information about this program is
available at: https://www.epa.gov/iris.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: Additional background on this
SAB activity, the meeting agenda, and other materials for the meeting
will be posted on the SAB Web site at http://www.epa.gov/sab.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for
consideration by EPA's federal advisory committees and panels has a
different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices.
Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory
committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an
EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and panels, including
scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to the EPA.
Members of the public can submit relevant comments pertaining to the
meeting materials or the group conducting this SAB activity. Input from
the public to the SAB will have the most impact if it consists of
comments that provide specific scientific or technical information or
analysis for SAB committees and panels to consider or if it relates to
the clarity or accuracy of the technical information. Members of the
public wishing to provide comment should contact the DFO directly.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an
oral presentation at a public meeting will be limited to five minutes
per speaker. Interested parties wishing to provide comments should
contact Dr. Suhair Shallal, DFO (preferably via email) at the contact
information noted above by September 20, 2017, to be placed on the list
of public speakers for the meeting.
    Written Statements: Written statements will be accepted throughout
the advisory process; however, for timely consideration by Committee
members, statements should be supplied to the DFO (preferably via
email) at the contact information noted above by September 20, 2017. It
is the SAB Staff Office general policy to post written comments on the
Web page for the advisory meeting. Submitters are requested to provide
an unsigned version of each document because the SAB Staff Office does
not publish documents with signatures on its Web sites. Members of the
public should be aware that their personal contact information, if
included in any written comments, may be posted to the SAB Web site.
Copyrighted material will not be posted without explicit permission of
the copyright holder.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Suhair Shallal at
(202) 564-0257 or at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>To request accommodation
of a disability, please contact Dr. Shallal preferably at least ten
days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to
process your request.

    Dated: August 21, 2017.
Christopher Zarba,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
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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 Number: PR18-81-001.
    Applicants: Agua Blanca, LLC.
    Description: Tariff filing per 284.123(b),(e)/: Amendment to 2 to
be effective 7/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 4/25/19.
    Accession Number:<PHONE_NUMBER>04.
    Comments/Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/16/19.

    Docket Numbers: RP19-1149-000.
    Applicants: Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rates--Various
Releases to BBPC eff 5-1-2019 to be effective 5/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 4/25/19.
    Accession Number: 20190425-5004.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/7/19.

    Docket Numbers: RP19-1150-000.
    Applicants: Alliance Pipeline L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: April 2019 Negotiated Rate
Cleanup Filing to be effective 5/28/2019.
    Filed Date: 4/25/19.
    Accession Number: 20190425-5020.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/7/19.

    Docket Numbers: RP19-1152-000.
    Applicants: El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Non-Conforming Negotiated Rate
Agreement Update (SoCal June 19) to be effective 6/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 4/25/19.
    Accession Number: 20190425-5087.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/7/19.

    Docket Numbers: RP19-1153-000.
    Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate--Chevron
911109 5-1-19 Release to be effective 5/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 4/25/19.
    Accession Number: 20190425-5105.

    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/7/19.

    Docket Numbers: RP19-1154-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Create New Rate Schedule
Option PAL-CB to be effective 6/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 4/26/19.
    Accession Number: 20190426-5002.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/8/19.

    Docket Numbers: RP19-1155-000.
    Applicants: Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: DETI--April 26, 2019
Negotiated Rate Agreements to be effective 5/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 4/26/19.
    Accession Number: 20190426-5009.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/8/19.

    Docket Numbers: RP19-1156-000.
    Applicants: Millennium Pipeline Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agmt--Cabot to
be effective 5/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 4/26/19.
    Accession Number: 20190426-5150.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/8/19.

    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 date(s). 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 30, 2019.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-09195 Filed 5-3-19; 8:45 am]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-53436; File No. SR-BSE-2006-08]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change
and Amendment No. 1 Thereto to Authorize Entry into Regulatory Services
Agreements

March 7, 2006.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on February 15, 2006, the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Exchange'' or
``BSE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and
II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. On March 2,
2006, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule

change.\3\ The Exchange filed the proposed rule change as a ``non-
controversial'' rule change under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) under the Act,\4\
which rendered the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission.
The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ In Amendment No. 1, the Exchange made non-substantive
changes to the text of the proposed rule change.
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend its Constitution to permit the
Exchange to contract with another self-regulatory organization
(``SRO'') for the performance of certain of the Exchange's regulatory
functions. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the
BSE's Web site, http://www.bostonstock.com, at the BSE's Office of the

Secretary, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The proposed rule change would create a mechanism that would allow
the BSE to contract with another SRO for the performance of certain of
the BSE's regulatory functions. The purpose of the proposed rule change
is to enhance the BSE's ability to carry out its regulatory obligations
under the Act by providing the BSE the ability to contract with another
SRO for regulatory services. Under any agreement for regulatory
services with another SRO, the BSE would remain an SRO registered under
Section 6 of the Act \5\ and, therefore, would continue to have
statutory authority and responsibility for enforcing compliance by its
members, and persons associated with its members, with the Act, the
rules thereunder, and the rules of the BSE.
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    This rule change would have immediate applicability with respect to
a Regulatory Services Agreement (``RSA'') between the BSE, the Chicago
Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE''), and other options
markets participating in the proposed Options Regulatory Surveillance
Authority national market system plan. The BSE has determined that, to
best discharge its SRO responsibilities, it will contract with CBOE,
which is subject to Commission oversight pursuant to Sections 6 and 19
of the Act,\6\ for CBOE to provide certain regulatory services to the
BSE, as set forth in the RSA. In performing services under the RSA,
CBOE will be operating pursuant to the statutory SRO responsibilities
of the BSE under Sections 6 and 19, as well as performing for itself
its own SRO responsibilities. The proposed rule change specifically
states that any action taken by another SRO, or its employees or
authorized agents, operating on behalf of the BSE pursuant to a
regulatory services agreement with the BSE (e.g., CBOE under the RSA)
will be deemed an action taken by the BSE. The BSE will retain ultimate
responsibility for performance of its SRO duties under the RSA, and the
proposed rule change states that the BSE will retain ultimate legal
responsibility for, and control of, its SRO responsibilities.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f and 15 U.S.C. 78s.
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Act \7\ in general, and furthers the
objectives of Sections 6(b)(1), 6(b)(6) and 6(b)(7) of the Act \8\ in
particular, in that it will enhance the ability of the Exchange to
enforce compliance by its members and persons associated with its
members with the provisions of the Act, the rules and regulations
thereunder, and the rules of the Exchange; it will help ensure that
members and persons associated with members are appropriately
disciplined for violations of the Act, the rules and regulations
thereunder, and the rules of the Exchange; and it will provide a fair
procedure for the disciplining of members and persons associated with
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(1); 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(6); and 15 U.S.C.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

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

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

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    Because the proposed rule change: (i) Does not significantly affect
the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) does not
impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) by its terms,
does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing, or such
shorter time as the Commission may designate, if consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest, the proposed rule
change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act
\9\ and subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\10\ The proposed
rule change is based on a rule change previously filed by the American
Stock Exchange LLC and approved by the Commission.\11\
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \11\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 50122 (July 29,
2004), 69 FR 47962 (August 6, 2004) (SR-Amex-2004-32).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it
appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate
in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise
in the furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml.
); or     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File

Number SR-BSE-2006-08 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BSE-2006-08. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used.
To help the Commission process and review your comments more
efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all
comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments,

all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that
are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating
to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person,
other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance
with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such
filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted
without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying
information from submissions. You should submit only information that
you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to
File Number SR-BSE-2006-08 and should be submitted on or before April
4, 2006.
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
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PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION Please read the instructions before completing this form. For additional forms or assistance in completing this form, contact your agency's Paperwork Clearance Officer. Send two copies of this form, the collection instrument to be reviewed, the Supporting Statement and any additional documentation to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503.

1. Agency/ Subagency originating request EPA \ Office of Air and Radiation \ Office of Transportation and Air Quality 2. OMB control number b. G None a. 2 0 6 0  0 3 2 0 3. Type of information collection ( check one) a. G New collection b. G Revision of a currently approved collection c. X Extension of a currently approved collection d. G Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired e. G Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired f. G Existing collection in use without an OMB control number 4. Type of review requested ( check one) a. X Regular b. G Emergency  Approval requested by: / / c. G Delegated 5. Small entities Will this information collection have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities? G Yes X No For b f, note item A2 of Supporting Statement Instructions 6. Requested expiration date a. X Three years from approval date b. G Other Specify: / /___

7. Title Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Importation of Nonroad Engines and Recreational Vehicles ( Renewal)

8. Agency form number( s) ( If applicable) ICR 1723.04, EPA Forms 3520 21, 3520 8 9. Keywords Air Pollution, Nonroad Imports, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements 10. Abstract The information allows the determination of whether imported engines conform with the Clean Air Act and regulations. Information will be supplied by vehicle or engine importers upon importation or final admission as applicable.

11. Affected public ( Mark primary with " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. X Individuals or households d. Farms b. P Business or other for profit e. Federal Government c. Not for profit institutions f. State, Local or Tribal Government 12. Obligation to respond ( Mark primary with " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. G Voluntary b. G Required to obtain or retain benefits c. P Mandatory 13. Annual reporting and recordkeeping hour burden a. Number of respondents 3,000 b. Total annual responses 169,594 1. Percentage of these responses collected electronically 0 % c. Total hours requested 86,136 d. Current OMB inventory 1,550 e. Difference 84,586 f. Explanation of difference 1. Program Change 77,386 2. Adjustment 7,200 14. Annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden ( in thousands of dollars)

a. Total annualized capital/ startup costs $ 0 b. Total annual costs ( O& M) $ 0 c. Total annualized cost requested $ 0 d. Current OMB inventory $ 78 e. Difference $ 78 f. Explanation of difference 1. Program change 0 2. Adjustment $ 78 15. Purpose of information collection ( Mark Primary With " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. X Application for benefits e. __ Program planning or management b. __ Program evaluation f. __ Research c. __ General purpose statistics g. P__ Regulatory or compliance d. __ Audit 16. Frequency of recordkeeping or reporting ( check all that apply) a. x Recordkeeping b. Q Third party disclosure c. xReporting 1. Q On occasion 2. Q Weekly 3. Q Monthly 4. Q Quarterly 5. Q Semi annually 6. Q Annually 7. Q Biannually 8. x Other ( describe) Upon importation 17. Statistical methods Does this information collection employ statistical methods?

Q Yes X No 18. Agency contact ( person who can best answer questions regarding the content of this submission) Name: Lynn Sohacki Phone: 734 214 4851 OMB 83 I 10/ 95 19. Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions On behalf of this Federal agency, 1 certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9.

NOTE: The text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3), appear at the end of the instructions. The certification is to be made with reference to those regulatory provisions as set forth in the instructions.

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

( a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

( b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

( c) It reduces burden on small entities;

( d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology that is understandable to respondents;

( e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

( f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

( g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3): ( I) Why the information is being collected ( ii) Use of information; ( iii) Burden estimate; ( iv) Nature of response ( voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory); ( v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and ( vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

( h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected ( see note in Item 19 of the instructions);

( I) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and ( j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the reason in Item 18 of the Supporting Statement.

Signature of Program Official Daniel Harrison, Manager Vehicle Programs Group Certification and Compliance Division Date Signature of Senior Official or designee Oscar Morales, Director Collection Strategies Division Office of Environmental Information Date OMB 83 I 10/ 95 Certification Requirement for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions 5 CFR 1320.9 reads " As part of the agency submission to OMB of a proposed collection of information, the agency ( through the head of the agency, the Senior Official or their designee) shall certify ( and provide a record supporting such certification) that the proposed collection of information

"( a) is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including that the information to be collected will have practical utility;

"( b) is not unnecessarily duplicative of information otherwise reasonably accessible to the agency;

"( c) reduces to the extent practicable and appropriate the burden on persons who shall provide information to or for the agency, including with respect to small entities, as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act 5 U. S. C § 601( 6)), the use of such techniques as:

"( 1) establishing differing compliance or reporting requirements or timetables that take into account the resources available to those who are to respond; "( 2) the clarification, consolidation, or simplification of compliance and reporting requirements; or collection of information , or any part thereof; "( 3) an exemption from coverage of the collection of information, or any part thereof;

"( d) is written using plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology and is understandable to those who are to respond;

"( e) is to be implemented in ways consistent and compatible, to the maximum extent practicable, with the existing reporting and recordkeeping practices of those who are to respond;

"( f) indicates for each recordkeeping requirement the length of time persons are required to maintain the records specified;

"( g) informs potential respondents of the information called for under § 1320.8( b)( 3); [ see below]

"( h) has been developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected, including the processing of the information in a manner which shall enhance, where appropriate, the utility of the information to agencies and the public;

"( I) uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology appropriate to the purpose for which the information is to be collected; and "( j) to the maximum extent practicable, uses appropriate information technology to reduce burden and improve data quality, agency efficiency and responsiveness to the public."

NOTE: 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3) requires that each collection of information:

"( 3) informs and provides reasonable notice to the potential persons to whom the collection of information is addressed of: "( I) the reasons the information is planned to be and/ or has been used to further the proper performance of the functions of the agency; "( ii) the way such information is planned to be and/ or has been used to further the proper performance of the functions of the agency; "( iii) an estimate, to the extent practicable, of the average burden of the collection ( together with a request that the public direct to the agency any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing this burden); "( iv) whether responses to the collection of information are voluntary, required to obtain or retain a benefit ( citing authority), or mandatory ( citing authority); "( v) the nature and extent of confidentiality to be provided, if any ( citing authority); and "( vi) the fact that any 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."

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-1022; Project Identifier AD-2020-01101-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
that would have applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -
200CB, and -300 series airplanes. This action revises the NPRM by
including additional airplanes that are also subject to the identified
unsafe condition. Since this change would impose an additional burden
over that in the NPRM, the FAA is requesting comments on this SNPRM.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this SNPRM by January 3, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this SNPRM, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; phone:
562-797-1717; internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-
231-3195. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
1022.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1022; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this SNPRM, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tony Koung, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-1022; Project Identifier
AD-2020-01101-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may again
revise this proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this proposed AD.

Confidential Business Information

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

Background

    The FAA issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that
would apply to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300
series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
December 30, 2020 (85 FR 86515). The NPRM was prompted by a report
indicating that the passenger service units (PSUs) and life vest panels
became separated from their attachments during several survivable
accident sequences. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require installing
lanyard assemblies on the PSUs, and, for certain airplanes, on the life
vest panels and video panels as applicable.

Comments

    The FAA received a comment from one individual who supported the
NPRM without change.
    The FAA received additional comments from four commenters,
including Boeing, ST Engineering Aerospace, American Airlines, and
Delta Air Lines. The following presents the comments received on the
NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Add Revised Service Information

    Boeing asked that Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin
757-25-0315 RB, Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021, be added to the
proposed AD (Revision 1, dated May 20, 2020, was referred to for
accomplishing the actions in the NPRM). Boeing stated that Revision 2
includes airplanes having variable number NB451 and four other
airplanes that have been determined to

be non-Boeing passenger converted freighters with passenger/combi
capability after conversion.
    The FAA agrees with the commenter for the reason provided. Since
the FAA issued the NPRM, Boeing issued Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB, Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021.
This revised service information added airplanes to the effectivity and
regrouped the airplanes by moving certain airplanes to new Groups 6 and
7. The FAA has revised this proposed AD to refer to Revision 2 of the
service information as the required service information and to give
credit for airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB, Revision 1, dated May 20, 2020,
on which the applicable actions have been done.

Request To Revise Discussion Section

    Boeing asked that the FAA revise the Discussion section of the NPRM
by deleting the statement ``In addition, there is no secondary means of
retention (lanyards) for the PSU to the airplane structure.'' Boeing
stated that this is to maintain consistency with similar rulemaking for
the PSU lanyards on Model 737 classic airplanes (Model 737-100, -200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes), and added that no similar
statement exists in those ADs.
    The FAA partially agrees with the commenter's assertions. There is
no secondary means of retention (lanyards) for the PSU to the
production airplane installation. Statements referring to a secondary
means of PSU retention may be confusing because the production airplane
installation does not include a secondary means of retention. Although
the quoted statement does appear in other rulemaking (specifically, AD
2020-17-04, Amendment 39-21209 (85 FR 52268, August 25, 2020)), that
statement is not retained in this SNPRM.

Request To Remove an Exception

    Boeing asked that the FAA remove the exception specified in
paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM). Boeing stated that
Revision 2 of the service information includes airplanes having
variable number NB451 and four other airplanes that have been
determined to be non-Boeing passenger converted freighters with
passenger/combi capability after conversion. Therefore, the exception
identified in paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed AD is not necessary.
    The FAA agrees with the commenter for the reasons provided. The FAA
has removed the exception specified in paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed
AD (in the NPRM) accordingly.

Request To Exclude Certain Airplanes From Applicability

    VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering (VT MAE) asked that Model 757-200
airplanes modified per VT MAE supplemental type certificates (STCs)
ST03952AT and ST04242AT be exempt from compliance with the proposed AD
requirements specified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements
Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB, Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021. VT MAE
stated that the passenger compartment is completely removed, including
the PSUs and life vest panel, per drawing 1180120--Payloads Bulk
deletions modification, as specified in the STCs.
    The FAA agrees with the commenter's request for the reason
provided. The FAA has added a new paragraph (h)(2) to this proposed AD
to include this exception.

Clarification for PSU Installation

    American Airlines (AAL) suggested that the NPRM provide
clarification that the installation of the nylon coated cables is the
compliance action required, since the PSU retention design and
installation procedures determine the PSU drop height. AAL stated that
Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB, Revision
1, dated May 20, 2020, Tables 1 and 4 of paragraph 1.E., Compliance, in
the ``Action'' column specify to ``[i]nstall additional nylon coated
stainless steel lanyards on each Passenger Service Unit (PSU) panel,
such that in the event of a survivable accident, any detached PSU panel
does not extend lower than Body Water Line (BWL) 265.7.'' AAL added
that the cables being installed are not adjustable, the physical
installation of the cables does not adjust PSU drop height, and the
``Procedures'' section does not specify a height check of a dropped
PSU. AAL concluded that the PSU drop height is defined by the
installation design and is not adjustable. Delta Air Lines Inc. (Delta)
asked that a new paragraph (h)(6) be added to the proposed AD to allow
operators to deviate from the actions identified in Figure 1 of Boeing
Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB. Delta stated
that the actions identified in the tables within Paragraph 3.
``Compliance'' and within Paragraph 5.(B) ``Work Instructions--Actions
Required for Compliance'' include the following: ``Install additional
nylon coated stainless steel lanyards on each Passenger Service Unit
(PSU) panel, such that in the event of a survivable accident, any
detached PSU panel does not extend lower than Body Water Line (BWL)
265.7.''
    The FAA provides the following clarification. The PSU panel would
not fall below BWL 265.7 due to the airplane design, which does not
allow it; a PSU panel that detached and fell below BWL 265.7 would
cause injury to passengers. Operators can use the top of the floor
panel as a reference to this fact. For Model 757 airplanes, the
original Boeing design BWL is 208.6 per the airplane flight manual, and
the PSU lanyard is pre-assembled. Therefore, the FAA has not changed
this proposed AD in this regard.

Request To Link Certain Part Numbers

    Delta asked that the FAA add a new paragraph (h)(3) to the proposed
AD stating ``Passenger Service Units reidentified to P/N 417N3011-5000
series following accomplishment of Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB, Revision 1, dated May 20, 2020,
must also comply with AD 2007-07-02 [Amendment 39-15002 (72 FR 14400,
March 28, 2007) (AD 2007-07-02)], except the new 417N3011-5000 series
part number will supersede the 1000 dash number reidentification
requirement of AD 2007-07-02.'' Delta stated that the -5XXX dash number
needs further guidance between AD 2007-07-02 and the proposed AD (in
the NPRM).
    The FAA agrees that there is connection between the -1000 and -5000
series part numbers; however, the FAA does not agree that it is
necessary to add a new paragraph (h)(3) to this proposed AD to include
this as an exception. The required actions in each AD are clear and
must be complied with as required; these ADs do not need to be linked
to effectively accomplish the actions. The FAA has not changed this
proposed AD in this regard.

Request To Add New Exception for Installing Lanyard Assemblies

    Delta asked that the proposed AD be updated to add a new paragraph
(h)(4) to the exceptions allowing operators to deviate from Figure 1 of
Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB, Revision
1, dated May 20, 2020, and use Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1707,
Revision 1, dated May 18, 2018, to install lanyard assemblies to the
PSU panel. Delta stated that Model 737 airplanes specified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 737-25-1707 share some part numbers in common for
post-service bulletin PSUs specified in Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB.
    The FAA does not agree with the commenter's request. Referring to a

different service bulletin that applies to a different airplane model
could introduce problems in identifying the applicable information.
Boeing has a specific service bulletin for each model referred to in an
AD, and in some cases, for each minor model. Internal references in the
service bulletin might not be appropriate for a different model (e.g.,
the AMM or SRM reference for Model 757 airplanes might have a different
number than that of Model 737 airplanes.) Under the provisions of
paragraph (k) of this AD, the FAA will consider requests for approval
of a deviation to the referenced service information if sufficient data
are submitted to substantiate that the deviation would provide an
acceptable level of safety. This proposed AD has not been changed in
this regard.

Request To Add Exception for Certain Upgrades

    Delta asked that a new paragraph (h)(5) be added to the proposed AD
to allow for cosmetic changes made to Model 757 PSUs under the
authority of 14 CFR part 121 (Owner/operator) and 14 CFR part 21 (STC)
after compliance with AD 2007-07-02. Delta stated that other operators
are also likely to have made similar cosmetic upgrades to PSUs in order
to match the units to newer interior color schemes and furnishings.
Delta added that this is also referenced in the language used in
paragraph (l)(2)(ii) of AD 2012-11-09R1, Amendment 39-18221 (80 FR
44259, July 27, 2015).
    The FAA does not agree with the commenter's request. The FAA does
not need to approve minor cosmetic changes, such as interior color
schemes, unless a flammability test is required. But further
clarification is necessary regarding what type of cosmetic upgrades and
modifications have been done and their affects on AD compliance. Under
the provisions of paragraph (k) of this proposed AD, the FAA will
consider requests for approval of an alternative method of compliance
if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the upgrade or
modification would provide an acceptable level of safety. This proposed
AD has not been changed in this regard.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is proposing this AD after determining the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of
the same type design. Certain changes described above expand the scope
of the NPRM. As a result, it is necessary to reopen the comment period
to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on this
SNPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin
757-25-0315 RB, Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021. This service
information specifies procedures for installing lanyard assemblies on
the PSUs, life vest panels, and video panels as applicable. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in ADDRESSES.

Proposed AD Requirements in This SNPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information already described. For information on the
procedures and compliance times, see this service information at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-1022.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 367 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
             Action                    Labor cost            Parts cost      Cost per product      operators
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Install Lanyard Assemblies.....  Up to 75 work-hours x   Up to $45,750....  Up to $52,125....  Up to
                                  $85 per hour = Up to                                          $19,129,875.
                                  $6,375.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2020-1022; Project Identifier AD-
2020-01101-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by January 3, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and
-300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified
in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB,
Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating the passenger
service units (PSUs) and life vest panels became separated from
their attachments during several survivable accident sequences. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the PSUs, life vest panels, and
video panels becoming detached and falling into the cabin, which
could lead to passenger injuries and impede egress during an
evacuation.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing
Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB, Revision 2,
dated March 17, 2021, do all applicable actions identified in, and
in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB, Revision 2,
dated March 17, 2021.
    Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by this AD can be found in Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 757-25-0315, Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021, which is
referred to in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757-
25-0315 RB, Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021.

(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    (1) Where Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757-25-
0315 RB, Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021, uses the phrase ``the
Revision 2 date of Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB,'' this AD
requires using ``the effective date of this AD.''
    (2) The lanyard installation specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD is not required on Model 757-200 airplanes modified per VT Mobile
Aerospace Engineering (VT MAE) supplemental type certificates (STCs)
ST03952AT and ST04242AT.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    For airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB, Revision 1, dated May 20,
2020: This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 757-25-0315 RB, Revision 1, dated May 20,
2020.

(j) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (2)
of this AD, no person may install on any airplane any PSU, life vest
panel, or video panel without an updated lanyard assembly installed.
    (1) For airplanes that have PSUs, life vest panels, or video
panels without the updated lanyard assemblies installed as of the
effective date of this AD: After modification of the airplane as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (2) For airplanes that do not have PSUs, life vest panels, or
video panels without the updated lanyard assemblies installed as of
the effective date of this AD: As of the effective date of this AD.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Tony Koung,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section,
FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued on October 25, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-24269 Filed 11-16-21; 8:45 am]
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