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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-60212; File No. SR-NASDAQ-2009-061]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change
Relating to the Extension of the Penny Pilot Program

July 1, 2009.
    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 June 25, 2009, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in
Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by Nasdaq. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    NASDAQ is filing a proposal for the NASDAQ Options Market (``NOM''
or ``Exchange'') to amend Chapter VI, Section 5 to extend until October
31, 2009, a pilot program to quote and to trade certain options in
pennies.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on Nasdaq's Web
site at http://nasdaq.cchwallstreet.com, at Nasdaq's principal office,
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, Nasdaq 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. Nasdaq 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 purpose of the proposed rule change is to extend the Exchange's
pilot program in Chapter VI, Section 5 that allows quoting and trading
certain options in penny increments (the ``Penny Pilot Program'' or
``Pilot'').
    Pursuant to the Exchange's Penny Pilot Program that has been
operational since 2008, as many as sixty-three options are quoted in
increments of $0.01.\3\ The purpose of the proposed rule change is to
extend the Pilot through October 31, 2009.
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 57579 (March 28,
2008), 73 FR 18587 (April 4, 2008) (SR-NASDAQ-2008-026) (notice of
filing and immediate effectiveness). The Pilot was subsequently
extended through July 3, 2009. See Securities Exchange Act Release
No. 59632 (March 26, 2009), 74 FR 14829 (April 1, 2009) (SR-NASDAQ-
2009-030) (notice of filing and immediate effectiveness).
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    Prior to the Penny Pilot Program, options were being quoted in
nickel and dime increments. For options that are not in the Pilot, the
minimum price variation for quotations in options series that are
priced (trading) at less than $3 per contract is $0.05 and the minimum
price variation for quotations in options series that are priced at $3
per contract or greater is $0.10.
    Under the Penny Pilot Program, market participants are able to
quote in penny increments in certain series of option classes. The
minimum price variation for all classes included in the Pilot, except
for the QQQQs, is $0.01 for option series that are priced at less than
$3 per contract and $0.05 for series that are priced at $3 per contract
or greater. The QQQQs are quoted in $0.01 increments for all options
series.
    During the extended Penny Pilot Program, the Exchange will submit a
report addressing the impact of the Pilot on the quality of the
Exchange's markets and option quote traffic and capacity by August 31,
2009, covering the period from May 1, 2009, through July 31, 2009.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act \4\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act \5\ in particular, in that it is designed to promote
just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and
perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market
system, and, in general to protect investors and the public interest,
by extending the Penny Pilot Program to the benefit of market
participants and the public.
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).

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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

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

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

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change: (1) Does not
significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (2) does not impose any significant burden on competition;
and (3) by its terms does not become operative for 30 days after the
date of this 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) \6\ of the Act and subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-
4 thereunder.\7\
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \7\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires a self-regulatory organization to provide the Commission
with written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change,
along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change,
at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the
proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the
Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \8\ normally
does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing.
However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \9\ permits the Commission to designate
a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of
investors and the public interest. The Exchange requests that the
Commission waive the 30-day operative delay so that the proposal may
become operative immediately upon filing. The Exchange states that the
proposed rule change is consistent with the protection of investors and
the public interest in that it would provide the ability to continue
trading products on the Exchange that are traded or available on other
option exchanges.
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    \8\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \9\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
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    The Commission believes waiving the 30-day operative delay is
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest
because such waiver will allow the Penny Pilot Program to continue
without interruption through October 31, 2009.\10\ Accordingly, the
Commission designates the proposed rule change operative upon filing
with the Commission.
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    \10\ For the purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative
delay, the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
78(c)(f).
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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 furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://
www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NASDAQ-2009-061 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASDAQ-2009-061. 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, 100 F Street,
NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours
of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. 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 No. SR-NASDAQ-2009-061 and should be
submitted on or before July 30, 2009.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
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    \11\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-16180 Filed 7-8-09; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 42 (Friday, March 5, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 12816-12819]
[FR Doc No: 2021-04622]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 31356; Amdt. No. 3944]

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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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

DATES: This rule is effective March 5, 2021. The compliance date for
each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the
amendatory provisions.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of March 5, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Availability of matter incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:

For Examination

    1. U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
    2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the
affected airport is located;
    3. The office of Aeronautical Navigation Products, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
    4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
    For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

Availability

    All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free
of charge. Visit the National Flight Data Center online at nfdc.faa.gov
to register. Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP
copies may be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic Organization Service
Area in which the affected airport is located.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Flight
Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration. Mailing Address:
FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures and Airspace
Group, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Registry Bldg. 29, Room 104,
Oklahoma City, OK 73169. Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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

Availability and Summary of Material Incorporated by Reference

    The material incorporated by reference is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section.
    The material incorporated by reference describes SIAPs, Takeoff

Minimums and ODPs as identified in the amendatory language for part 97
of this final rule.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of
each separate SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as amended in the
transmittal. For safety and timeliness of change considerations, this
amendment incorporates only specific changes contained for each SIAP
and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as modified by FDC permanent NOTAMs.
    The SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, as modified by FDC
permanent NOTAM, and contained in this amendment are based on criteria
contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures
(TERPS). In developing these changes to SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied only to specific conditions
existing at the affected airports. All SIAP amendments in this rule
have been previously issued by the FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an emergency
action of immediate flight safety relating directly to published
aeronautical charts.
    The circumstances that created the need for these SIAP and Takeoff
Minimums and ODP amendments require making them effective in less than
30 days.
    Because of the close and immediate relationship between these
SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find
that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where
applicable, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d), good cause exists for making these
SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.
    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore--(1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA
certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

    Air Traffic Control, Airports, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (Air).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 5, 2021.
Wade Terrell,
Aviation Safety, Manager, Flight Procedures & Airspace Group, Flight
Technologies and Procedures Division.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, Title 14,
CFR part 97, (is amended by amending Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, effective at 0901 UTC on the
dates specified, as follows:

PART 97--STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

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

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

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

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2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:
    By amending: Sec.  97.23 VOR, VOR/DME, VOR or TACAN, and VOR/DME or
TACAN; Sec.  97.25 LOC, LOC/DME, LDA, LDA/DME, SDF, SDF/DME; Sec.
97.27 NDB, NDB/DME; Sec.  97.29 ILS, ILS/DME, MLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV;
Sec.  97.31 RADAR SIAPs; Sec.  97.33 RNAV SIAPs; and Sec.  97.35 COPTER
SIAPs, Identified as follows:

* * * Effective Upon Publication

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        AIRAC date            State             City               Airport          FDC No.      FDC date                      Subject
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25-Mar-21................  KS           Chanute............  Chanute Martin            0/0011     12/16/20  VOR-A, Amdt 10A.
                                                              Johnson.
25-Mar-21................  KS           Chanute............  Chanute Martin            0/0014     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig-C.
                                                              Johnson.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Longview...........  East Texas Rgnl....       0/0021     12/16/20  ILS OR LOC RWY 13, Amdt 13B.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Grayslake..........  Campbell...........       0/0688     12/18/20  RNAV (GPS)-B, Orig.
25-Mar-21................  NM           Gallup.............  Gallup Muni........       0/0805     12/10/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  MN           St Paul............  Lake Elmo..........       0/0992     12/17/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Amdt 1A.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Sweetwater.........  Avenger Field......       0/1334     12/18/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Sweetwater.........  Avenger Field......       0/1342     12/18/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Sweetwater.........  Avenger Field......       0/1343     12/18/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  MN           Faribault..........  Faribault Muni-Liz        0/1514     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Amdt 1D.
                                                              Wall Strohfus
                                                              Field.
25-Mar-21................  MN           Faribault..........  Faribault Muni-Liz        0/1515     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Amdt 1C.
                                                              Wall Strohfus
                                                              Field.
25-Mar-21................  OH           Fremont............  Fremont............       0/1526     12/18/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Orig-B.
25-Mar-21................  OK           Madill.............  Madill Muni........       0/1531     12/17/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Niles..............  Jerry Tyler               0/1533     12/17/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Orig-B.
                                                              Memorial.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Niles..............  Jerry Tyler               0/1541     12/17/20  VOR-A, Orig.
                                                              Memorial.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Crosbyton..........  Crosbyton Muni.....       0/1555     12/18/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig-B.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Boyne Falls........  Boyne Mountain.....       0/1571     12/18/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Andrews............  Andrews County.....       0/1573     12/18/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 16, Orig.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Drummond Island....  Drummond Island....       0/1575     12/18/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 26, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Drummond Island....  Drummond Island....       0/1576     12/18/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  UT           Beaver.............  Beaver Muni........       0/2331     12/14/20  RNAV (GPS)-A, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Grand Island.......  Central Nebraska          0/3309     12/14/20  VOR RWY 17, Amdt 24B.
                                                              Rgnl.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Grand Island.......  Central Nebraska          0/3310     12/14/20  VOR RWY 13, Amdt 19C.
                                                              Rgnl.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Grand Island.......  Central Nebraska          0/3313     12/14/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 1.
                                                              Rgnl.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Grand Island.......  Central Nebraska          0/3316     12/14/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1.
                                                              Rgnl.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Grand Island.......  Central Nebraska          0/3317     12/14/20  ILS OR LOC RWY 35, Amdt 9G.
                                                              Rgnl.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Grand Island.......  Central Nebraska          0/3318     12/14/20  VOR/DME RWY 35, Amdt 15B.
                                                              Rgnl.

25-Mar-21................  NE           Grand Island.......  Central Nebraska          0/3324     12/14/20  VOR/DME RWY 31, Amdt 8A.
                                                              Rgnl.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Grand Island.......  Central Nebraska          0/3350     12/14/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1.
                                                              Rgnl.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Grand Island.......  Central Nebraska          0/3356     12/14/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 1.
                                                              Rgnl.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Grand Island.......  Central Nebraska          0/3374     12/14/20  LOC/DME BC RWY 17, Amdt 9E.
                                                              Rgnl.
25-Mar-21................  MO           Hannibal...........  Hannibal Rgnl......       0/3393     12/17/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig.
25-Mar-21................  MO           Hannibal...........  Hannibal Rgnl......       0/3394     12/17/20  VOR/DME-A, Amdt 4.
25-Mar-21................  MO           Hannibal...........  Hannibal Rgnl......       0/3395     12/17/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Jacksonville.......  Jacksonville Muni..       0/3405     12/15/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig-B.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Jacksonville.......  Jacksonville Muni..       0/3406     12/15/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig-B.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Jacksonville.......  Jacksonville Muni..       0/3407     12/15/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig-B.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Jacksonville.......  Jacksonville Muni..       0/3408     12/15/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig-B.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Canton.............  Ingersoll..........       0/4171     12/17/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1A.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Canton.............  Ingersoll..........       0/4172     12/17/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 1B.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Canton.............  Ingersoll..........       0/4174     12/17/20  VOR-A, Amdt 8.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Ennis..............  Ennis Muni.........       0/4184     12/22/20  VOR/DME-A, Amdt 1.
25-Mar-21................  MO           Dexter.............  Dexter Muni........       0/4186     12/17/20  VOR/DME RWY 36, Amdt 6.
25-Mar-21................  AL           Haleyville.........  Posey Field........       0/4198     12/10/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig-C.
25-Mar-21................  AL           Haleyville.........  Posey Field........       0/4199     12/10/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig-C.
25-Mar-21................  AR           Jonesboro..........  Jonesboro Muni.....       0/4248     12/15/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 1B.
25-Mar-21................  AR           Jonesboro..........  Jonesboro Muni.....       0/4249     12/15/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 1B.
25-Mar-21................  AR           Jonesboro..........  Jonesboro Muni.....       0/4250     12/15/20  ILS OR LOC RWY 23, Amdt 2B.
25-Mar-21................  AR           Jonesboro..........  Jonesboro Muni.....       0/4252     12/15/20  VOR RWY 23, Amdt 11B.
25-Mar-21................  AR           Jonesboro..........  Jonesboro Muni.....       0/4253     12/15/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1B.
25-Mar-21................  OH           Lancaster..........  Fairfield County...       0/4738     12/16/20  VOR OR GPS-A, Amdt 10.
25-Mar-21................  OH           Lancaster..........  Fairfield County...       0/4739     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Amdt 1B.
25-Mar-21................  OH           Lancaster..........  Fairfield County...       0/4765     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  NM           Ruidoso............  Sierra Blanca Rgnl.       0/5407      12/7/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  NM           Ruidoso............  Sierra Blanca Rgnl.       0/5409      12/7/20  ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 24, Orig.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Sturgis............  Kirsch Muni........       0/5564     12/22/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, AMDT 1A.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Sturgis............  Kirsch Muni........       0/5565     12/22/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Sturgis............  Kirsch Muni........       0/5566     12/22/20  NDB RWY 18, Amdt 5E.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Sturgis............  Kirsch Muni........       0/5567     12/22/20  NDB RWY 24, Amdt 10C.
25-Mar-21................  KS           Manhattan..........  Manhattan Rgnl.....       0/5582     12/16/20  VOR-F, Amdt 1A.
25-Mar-21................  KS           Manhattan..........  Manhattan Rgnl.....       0/5585     12/16/20  VOR RWY 3, Amdt 18.
25-Mar-21................  KS           Manhattan..........  Manhattan Rgnl.....       0/5587     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Amdt 1A.
25-Mar-21................  KS           Manhattan..........  Manhattan Rgnl.....       0/5588     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Amdt 1A.
25-Mar-21................  KS           Manhattan..........  Manhattan Rgnl.....       0/5590     12/16/20  ILS OR LOC RWY 3, Amdt 7B.
25-Mar-21................  NM           Las Vegas..........  Las Vegas Muni.....       0/6154     12/15/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  NM           Las Vegas..........  Las Vegas Muni.....       0/6155     12/15/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 20, Orig-B.
25-Mar-21................  NM           Las Vegas..........  Las Vegas Muni.....       0/6156     12/15/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Orig-B.
25-Mar-21................  OR           Roseburg...........  Roseburg Rgnl......       0/6314      12/7/20  VOR-A, Amdt 6A.
25-Mar-21................  OR           Roseburg...........  Roseburg Rgnl......       0/6315      12/7/20  RNAV (GPS)-B, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Aurora.............  Aurora Muni--Al           0/6523     12/17/20  VOR-A, Amdt 6B.
                                                              Potter Field.
25-Mar-21................  NM           Gallup.............  Gallup Muni........       0/6636     12/10/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Amdt 2.
25-Mar-21................  NM           Gallup.............  Gallup Muni........       0/6639     12/10/20  LOC RWY 6, Amdt 3C.
25-Mar-21................  NM           Gallup.............  Gallup Muni........       0/6649     12/10/20  VOR RWY 6, Amdt 8B.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Longview...........  East Texas Rgnl....       0/6675     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 1.
25-Mar-21................  GA           Monroe.............  Cy Nunnally               0/6849     12/10/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Amdt 2C.
                                                              Memorial.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Sidney.............  Sidney Muni/Lloyd W       0/6853     12/16/20  VOR/DME RWY 31, Amdt 5B.
                                                              Carr Field.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Sidney.............  Sidney Muni/Lloyd W       0/6880     12/16/20  VOR/DME RWY 13, Amdt 5B.
                                                              Carr Field.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Sidney.............  Sidney Muni/Lloyd W       0/6882     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 2A.
                                                              Carr Field.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Sidney.............  Sidney Muni/Lloyd W       0/6883     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 2A.
                                                              Carr Field.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Longview...........  East Texas Rgnl....       0/6937     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 2A.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Longview...........  East Texas Rgnl....       0/6939     12/16/20  VOR-A, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  MN           Ortonville.........  Ortonville Muni-          0/8096     12/17/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Orig-A.
                                                              Martinson Field.
25-Mar-21................  GA           Pine Mountain......  Harris County......       0/8097     12/10/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Orig-C.
25-Mar-21................  GA           Pine Mountain......  Harris County......       0/8101     12/10/20  VOR-A, Amdt 5C.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Mount Vernon.......  Franklin County....       0/8102     12/18/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Macomb.............  Macomb Muni........       0/8304     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Amdt 1B.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Macomb.............  Macomb Muni........       0/8305     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Amdt 1C.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Macomb.............  Macomb Muni........       0/8306     12/16/20  LOC RWY 27, Amdt 3B.
25-Mar-21................  WI           Friendship (Adams).  Adams County Legion       0/8484     12/15/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Orig-A.
                                                              Field.
25-Mar-21................  MN           Hutchinson.........  Hutchinson Muni-          0/9204     12/16/20  VOR RWY 33, Amdt 3B.
                                                              Butler Field.
25-Mar-21................  MN           Hutchinson.........  Hutchinson Muni-          0/9211     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Orig-B.
                                                              Butler Field.
25-Mar-21................  MN           Hutchinson.........  Hutchinson Muni-          0/9212     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Orig-B.
                                                              Butler Field.
25-Mar-21................  AL           Monroeville........  Monroe County             0/9220      12/7/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Orig-C.
                                                              Aeroplex.

25-Mar-21................  TX           Longview...........  East Texas Rgnl....       0/9466     12/16/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Longview...........  East Texas Rgnl....       0/9471     12/16/20  VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 13, Amdt 2.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Coldwater..........  Branch County Meml.       1/1020      1/11/21  VOR/DME RWY 25, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Coldwater..........  Branch County Meml.       1/1021      1/11/21  VOR RWY 7, Amdt 5A.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Coldwater..........  Branch County Meml.       1/1022      1/11/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  MI           Coldwater..........  Branch County Meml.       1/1025      1/11/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, Amdt 1A.
25-Mar-21................  KS           Lawrence...........  Lawrence Muni......       1/2308      1/11/21  VOR/DME-A, Amdt 10A.
25-Mar-21................  KS           Lawrence...........  Lawrence Muni......       1/2309      1/11/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Amdt 1.
25-Mar-21................  KS           Lawrence...........  Lawrence Muni......       1/2310      1/11/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Orig-C.
25-Mar-21................  KS           Lawrence...........  Lawrence Muni......       1/2311      1/11/21  ILS OR LOC RWY 33, Amdt 1B.
25-Mar-21................  NE           Chappell...........  Billy G Ray Fld....       1/3563      1/13/21  NDB OR GPS RWY 30, Amdt 2B.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Chicago............  Chicago O'Hare Intl       1/3896      1/14/21  ILS OR LOC RWY 22L, ILS RWY 22L (SA CAT I
                                                                                and II), Amdt 7.
25-Mar-21................  WY           Casper.............  Casper/Natrona            1/4243      1/15/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Amdt 1A.
                                                              County Intl.
25-Mar-21................  WY           Casper.............  Casper/Natrona            1/4244      1/15/21  ILS OR LOC RWY 3, Amdt 7A.
                                                              County Intl.
25-Mar-21................  WY           Casper.............  Casper/Natrona            1/4245      1/15/21  VOR/DME RWY 21, Amdt 9A.
                                                              County Intl.
25-Mar-21................  WY           Casper.............  Casper/Natrona            1/4246      1/15/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 26, Amdt 1A.
                                                              County Intl.
25-Mar-21................  WY           Casper.............  Casper/Natrona            1/4247      1/15/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Amdt 2.
                                                              County Intl.
25-Mar-21................  WY           Casper.............  Casper/Natrona            1/4248      1/15/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, Amdt 1A.
                                                              County Intl.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Hereford...........  Hereford Muni......       1/7877       2/2/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Orig-A.
25-Mar-21................  TX           Hereford...........  Hereford Muni......       1/7878       2/2/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 20, Orig-B.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Chicago/Prospect     Chicago Exec.......       1/8459       2/2/21  VOR RWY 16, Orig-F.
                                         Heights/Wheeling.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Chicago/Prospect     Chicago Exec.......       1/8461       2/2/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 16, Amdt 1E.
                                         Heights/Wheeling.
25-Mar-21................  IL           Chicago/Prospect     Chicago Exec.......       1/8463       2/2/21  ILS OR LOC RWY 16, Amdt 2E.
                                         Heights/Wheeling.
25-Mar-21................  NY           Monticello.........  Sullivan County           1/9612       2/2/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Orig-B.
                                                              Intl.
25-Mar-21................  NY           Monticello.........  Sullivan County           1/9613       2/2/21  RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Amdt 1A.
                                                              Intl.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

WASHINGTON D.C., 20460

		June 9, 2008

	PC Code:  111401

	DP Barcode:  348152

MEMORANDUM

Subject:	Registration Review:  Data Call-In (DCI) Table for
Environmental Fate and Effects Data Gaps for Profenofos

To:		Christina Scheltema, Chemical Review Manager

Kevin Costello, Team Leader

Reregistration Branch

Special Review and Reregistration Division

Office of Pesticide Programs

From:		Kristina Garber, Biologist

Anita Pease, Senior Biologist

		Environmental Risk Branch 4

		Environmental Fate and Effects Division

		Office of Pesticide Programs

Through:	Elizabeth Behl, Chief

		Environmental Risk Branch 4

		Environmental Fate and Effects Division

		Office of Pesticide Programs

The Environmental Fate and Effects Division (EFED) has completed a Data
Call-in (DCI) table for the profenofos environmental fate and effects
data gaps.  This DCI table is required to open the docket as part of the
registration review process for this chemical.  The attached DCI table,
which includes the guideline number and study title for required data,
also provides a rationale for requiring the data, an explanation of how
the data will be used, and a brief description of how the data could
impact the Agency’s future decision-making.

Guideline Number:  835.1240

Study Title:  adsorption/desorption

Rationale for Requiring the Data

Acceptable data have not been provided to quantify the
adsorption/desorption characteristics of profenofos in U.S. soils.
According to Code of Federal Regulations 40 (CFR40 2007) Part 158
Subpart D (data requirements for pesticides) adsorption/desorption data
are required for pesticides with terrestrial uses. Since profenofos use
on cotton is considered to be terrestrial, an acceptable study should be
submitted to fulfill OPPTS Guideline 835.1240. This study should define
Kd and KOC values of profenofos in U.S. soils. It is preferred that this
study be conducted using a batch equilibrium method.

Practical Utility of the Data

How will the data be used?

These data are used to estimate the transport of profenofos from
treatment sites to aquatic systems and ultimately to derive aquatic EECs
using PRZM/EXAMS.

How could the data impact the Agency’s future decision-making?

In the absence of these data, EFED will assume that there is no sorption
of profenofos to soils or organic matter on the treatment site.  In
order to implement this in derivation of aquatic EECs, a KOC value of 0
will be used to parameterize PRZM/EXAMS.  Input of a KOC value >0 is
expected to result in lower aquatic EECs. If acceptable data are
provided, the uncertainties associated with this assumption will be
reduced.

Guideline Number:  835.4300

Study Title:  Aerobic Aquatic Metabolism

Rationale for Requiring the Data

Acceptable data have not been provided to quantify the metabolism of
profenofos under aerobic aquatic conditions. According to Code of
Federal Regulations 40 (CFR40 2007) Part 158 Subpart D (data
requirements for pesticides) aerobic aquatic metabolism are required for
pesticides with terrestrial uses. Since profenofos use on cotton is
considered to be terrestrial, aerobic aquatic metabolism data for
profenofos should be submitted to fulfill OPPTS Guideline 835.4300.

Practical Utility of the Data

How will the data be used?

These data are used to estimate the degradation of profenofos in aquatic
systems and ultimately to derive aquatic EECs using PRZM/EXAMS.

How could the data impact the Agency’s future decision-making?

In the case that these data are unavailable at the time risk assessments
are conducted, PRZM/EXAMS input parameter guidance default values will
be employed to account for aerobic aquatic metabolism. For this
parameter, the input parameter guidance indicates that the value should
be 0.5X the aerobic soil metabolism half-life.

Guideline Number:  850.2100

Study Title:  Avian Acute Oral Toxicity Test

Rationale for Requiring the Data

Acceptable acute avian oral toxicity data were submitted for exposures
of mallard duck to profenofos; however, data are not available for a
passerine species, which is now required under the 40 CFR Part 158 (CFR
40 2007) data requirements for conventional pesticides.  The new Part
158 data requirements specify that acute avian oral toxicity data be
submitted for either mallard duck or bobwhite quail AND a passerine
species.  Based on the results of previous ecological risk assessments
for profenofos and derivation of preliminary RQs in the registration
review problem formulation, risks are expected for non-listed and listed
birds due to acute exposures to profenofos.  In addition, avian data for
other organophosphate (OP) insecticides, including dimethoate, show that
a passerine species, such as the red-winged blackbird, are one order of
magnitude more sensitive than other tested bird species to acute OP
insecticide exposure.   Therefore, an avian oral toxicity test is
required for passerine birds, as specified in 40 CFR Part 158.  A
passerine study protocol must be submitted for review by the Agency
prior to initiation of this study.

Practical Utility of the Data

How will the data be used?

Acute avian oral toxicity data for passerine species will be used to
refine the screening-level assessment by determining whether there are
differences in avian species sensitivity to profenofos between
passerines and upland game and waterfowl species.  Based on the
currently submitted acute avian data, profenofos is classified as
moderately toxic to birds on an acute oral basis and highly toxic on a
sub-acute dietary exposure basis. If oral acute toxicity data are not
submitted for passerines, risk will be assumed for all passerine
species.

How could the data impact the Agency’s future decision-making?

If future endangered species risk assessments are performed without
these data, the Agency would have to assume that profenofos “may
affect” birds directly (and listed species from other taxa
indirectly), and use of profenofos may need to be restricted in areas
where listed species could be exposed.  The lack of these data will
limit the flexibility the Agency and registrants have in coming into
compliance with the Endangered Species Act and could result in use
restrictions for profenofos which are unnecessarily severe.

Guideline Number:  850.1400

Study Title:   Fish Early Life Stage Toxicity Test

Rationale for Requiring the Data

Chronic toxicity data are not available for estuarine and marine fish.
In the absence of these data, an acute-to-chronic ratio (ACR) would
normally be derived; and the chronic toxicity to estuarine and marine
fish would be estimated based on the ACR for freshwater fish.  However,
an ACR cannot be derived because the freshwater fish data necessary for
calculating the ACR are not available. Chronic data are not available
for the most acutely sensitive freshwater species (bluegill sunfish;
Lepomis macrochirus), and definitive acute data are not available for
the most chronically sensitive freshwater species (fathead minnow;
Pimephales promelas).  Based on the results of previous ecological risk
assessments for profenofos and derivation of preliminary aquatic RQs in
the registration review problem formulation, risks are expected for
non-listed and listed fish due to chronic exposures to profenofos in
aquatic habitats.  In addition, the majority of reported ecological
incidents associated with the use of profenofos have involved fish
kills.  Therefore, an estuarine/marine fish early life-stage toxicity
test is required in order to fulfill the data requirement.

Practical Utility of the Data

How will the data be used?

The estuarine/marine early life stage fish data would allow the Agency
to refine its screening-level risk assessment by considering chronic
exposure and potential toxicity and risk to estuarine/marine fish.  In
addition, these data would allow the Agency to determine whether chronic
exposure to profenofos may potentially impact listed species in
estuarine/marine environments, either by direct effects on fish or by
indirect effects via reduction of prey.  By refining the assessment, the
Agency would be able to determine whether mitigation imposed as part of
the reregistration process was appropriate.  In the absence of chronic
toxicity data for estuarine and marine fish, EFED will assume chronic
risk to these taxa.

How could the data impact the Agency’s future decision-making?

If the data indicate that profenofos poses a significant chronic risk to
fish inhabiting estuarine/marine water bodies, the Agency may explore
additional decision options to minimize the risk of profenofos to
estuarine/marine fish.  If future endangered species risk assessments
are performed without these data, the Agency would have to assume that
profenofos “may affect” estuarine/marine fish directly (and listed
species from other taxa indirectly), and use of profenofos may need to
be restricted in areas where listed species could be exposed.  The lack
of these data will limit the flexibility the Agency and registrants have
in coming into compliance with the Endangered Species Act and could
result in use restrictions for profenofos which are unnecessary.

Guideline Number:  850.4400

Study Title:  Aquatic plant toxicity (Tier I)

Rationale for Requiring the Data

Profenofos toxicity data for vascular and non-vascular aquatic plants
are not available.  Based on the 40 CFR Part 158 data requirements, Tier
I level non-target aquatic plant data are required for all insecticides.
 In addition, available data for non-target terrestrial plants show
impacts to cucumber seedling emergence at a concentration less than the
maximum single application rate for profenofos.  Therefore, non-target
aquatic plant data for algae and vascular plants are required for
profenofos at the Tier I level.

Practical Utility of the Data

How will the data be used?

Data from Tier I aquatic plant toxicity studies will be used to estimate
potential risks to aquatic vascular and non-vascular plants associated
with the use of profenofos.  The data will reduce uncertainties
associated with the current risk assessment for aquatic plants and will
improve the Agency’s understanding of the potential effects of
profenofos on aquatic plants.  In the absence of Tier I data, risks for
both vascular and non-vascular aquatic plants will be presumed.

How could the data impact the Agency’s future decision-making?

Because aquatic vascular and non-vascular plants form the basis of the
food chain for aquatic habitats and significantly contribute to overall
water quality, a solid understanding of the potential risks to aquatic
plants is essential for sound environmental risk management
decision-making.  Without aquatic plant data for profenofos, the Agency
cannot determine if the current application rate of profenofos on cotton
may result in direct adverse effects to aquatic plants and/or indirect
effects resulting from reduction in the prey base and/or loss of
habitat/cover.  If future endangered species risk assessments are
performed without these data, the Agency would have to assume that
profenofos “may affect” aquatic plants directly (and listed species
from other taxa indirectly via reduction in prey base and/or habitat),
and use of profenofos may need to be restricted in areas where listed
species could be exposed.  The lack of these data will limit the
flexibility the Agency and registrants have in coming into compliance
with the Endangered Species Act and could result in use restrictions for
profenofos which are unnecessarily severe.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4127-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2013-0001]

Montana; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Montana (FEMA-4127-DR), dated July 10, 2013,
and related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: July 10, 2013.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter
dated July 10, 2013, the President issued a major disaster declaration
under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford
Act''), as follows:

    I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State
of Montana resulting from flooding during the period of May 19 to
June 3, 2013, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a
major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. Sec.  5121-5206
(the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster
exists in the State of Montana.
    In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby
authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such
amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and
administrative expenses.
    You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the
designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State.
Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be
supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total
eligible costs. Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance also will be limited to 75 percent of the total
eligible costs, with the exception of projects that meet the
eligibility criteria for a higher Federal cost-sharing percentage
under the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for
Debris Removal implemented pursuant to Section 428 of the Stafford
Act.
    Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration
to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act.

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

    Blaine, Chouteau, Custer, Dawson, Fergus, Garfield, Hill,
McCone, Musselshell, Petroleum, Rosebud, and Valley Counties and the
Fort Belknap, Fort Peck, and Rocky Boy's Reservations for Public
Assistance.
    All counties and Indian Tribes in the State of Montana are
eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program.

    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance
Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and
Households in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing
Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other
Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially
Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

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

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP14-514-000]

ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Application

    Take notice that on July 2, 2014, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR), 717
Texas Street, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77002-2761, filed an application
in the above referenced docket pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural
Gas Act (NGA) requesting to install, own and operate one new compressor
unit and appurtenant facilities at ANR's existing Sulphur Springs
Compressor Station located in Henry County, Indiana. ANR avers that the
Project will provide 133,643 Dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of additional
firm service on ANR's Lebanon Lateral from the Glen Karn meter
facilities in Darke County, Ohio to the Sulphur Springs Compressor
Station. ANR estimates the total cost of the Project to be $35.3
million, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on
file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing is
available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or
may be viewed on the Commission's Web site web 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. For
assistance, contact FERC at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-
free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Robert
Jackson, Director Certificates and Regulatory Administration, ANR
Pipeline Company, 717 Texas Street, Suite 2400, Houston, Texas, 77002-
2761, by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules (18 CFR 157.9),
within 90 days of this Notice, the Commission staff will either:
complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's
public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of
Schedule for Environmental

Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing
for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to
complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of
issuance of the Commission staff's EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit seven copies of filings made in the proceeding with the
Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other
party. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of
Commission orders in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
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 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 6, 2014.

    Dated: July 16, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Release No. 34-95146; File No. SR-NSCC-2021-016]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing
Corporation; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission
Action on Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a
Proposed Rule Change To Enhance Capital Requirements and Make Other
Changes

June 23, 2022.
    On December 13, 2021, National Securities Clearing Corporation
(``NSCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') proposed rule change SR-NSCC-2021-016 (the ``Proposed
Rule Change'') pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\2\ The Proposed
Rule Change was published for comment in the Federal Register on
December 29, 2021,\3\ and the Commission has received comments
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 93856 (December 22,
2021), 86 FR 74185 (December 29, 2021) (File No. SR-NSCC-2021-016)
(``Notice'').
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    On January 26, 2022, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,\5\
the Commission designated a longer period within which to approve,
disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to approve or
disapprove the Proposed Rule Change.\6\ On March 23, 2022, the
Commission instituted proceedings, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2)(B) of
the Act,\7\ to determine whether to approve or disapprove the Proposed
Rule Change.\8\ The Commission has received additional comment letters
on the Proposed Rule Change.\9\
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \6\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 94068 (January 26,
2022), 87 FR 5544 (February 1, 2022) (File No. SR-NSCC-2021-016).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
    \8\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 94494 (March, 23, 2022),
87 FR 18444 (March, 30, 2022) (File No. SR-NSCC-2021-016).
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \10\ provides that proceedings to
determine whether to approve or disapprove a proposed rule change must
be concluded within 180 days of the date of publication of notice of
filing of the proposed rule change. The time for conclusion of the
proceedings may be extended for up to 60 days if the Commission
determines that a longer period is appropriate and publishes the
reasons for such determination.\11\ The 180th day after publication of
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B)(ii)(II).
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    The Commission is extending the period for Commission action on the
Proposed Rule Change. The Commission finds that it is appropriate to
designate a longer period within which to take action on the Proposed
Rule Change so that the Commission has sufficient time to consider the
issues raised by the Proposed Rule Change and to take action on the
Proposed Rule Change. Accordingly, pursuant to Section
19(b)(2)(B)(ii)(II) of the Act,\12\ the Commission designates August
26, 2022, as the date by which the Commission should either approve or
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    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2022-0120]

Agency Information Collection Activities: DOT Technical
Assistance PRA

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation
(DOT).

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICR)
abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the
information collection and their expected burdens.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 27, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments within 30 days of publication of this
notice to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503,
Attention DOT Desk Officer. All comments received are part of the
public record. Comments will generally be posted without change. All
comments should include the Docket number DOT-OST-2022-0120.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please email
[email protected] or contact Victor Austin at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday,
except for Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
Public Law 104-13, Section 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised
at 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
1320, require Federal agencies to issue two notices seeking public
comment on information collection activities before OMB may approve
paperwork packages. 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 1320.8(d)(1),
1320.12. On November 22, 2022, OST published a 60-day notice (87 FR
71408) in the Federal Register soliciting comments on the ICR that the
agency was seeking OMB approval. OST received no comments after issuing
this 60-day notice. Accordingly, DOT announces that these information
collection activities have been re-evaluated and certified under 5 CFR
1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5
CFR 1320.12(c). Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed
collections of information, it must provide 30 days for public comment.
44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires OMB to
approve or disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after
the 30-day notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)-(c); 5 CFR
1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes
that the 30-day notice informs the regulated community to file relevant
comments and affords the agency adequate time to digest public comments
before it renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore,
respondents should submit their respective comments to OMB within 30
days of publication to best ensure having their full effect. 5 CFR
1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995.
    The summaries below describe the nature of the information
collection requirements (ICRs) and the expected burden. The
requirements are being submitted for clearance by OMB as required by
the PRA.
    Title: DOT Technical Assistance PRA.
    OMB Control Number: 2105-0584.
    Background: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) enacted as the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (H.R. 3684, Public Law
117-58, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL) created
several new programs at the US Department of Transportation (DOT) that
allow local governments, non-profit organizations, tribal governments,
and other political subdivisions of state or local governments to apply
directly for DOT discretionary grant funding. In response to President
Biden's Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for
Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government and Executive
Oder 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, DOT has
included criteria in its notices of funding opportunity to prioritize
the needs of disadvantaged communities for many of these new programs.
    The Thriving Communities Initiative will include programs by which
DOT will utilize cooperative agreements and procurements with technical
assistance and capacity building providers to support communities
seeking to advance transformative, equitable, and climate-friendly
infrastructure projects that benefit disadvantaged communities.
Further, the Thriving Communities Initiative will solicit applications
for grants and in-kind technical assistance that will assist
communities in analysis and delivery of projects. Specifically, these
include the Thriving Communities program, the Rural and Tribal
Infrastructure Assistance Pilot Program (see Sec.  21205 of Pub. L.
117-58), and Asset Concession and Innovative Finance Assistance Program
(see 23 U.S.C. 611 as amended by Sec.  71001 of Pub. L. 117-58).
    DOT will utilize a Letter of Interest (LOI) or use a simplified in-
take form from communities interested in receiving technical assistance
and capacity building through these programs. Technical assistance and
capacity building is offered by the Government at no charge and with no
required non-federal share.
    Establishment of the program has two distinct tasks: (a)
contracting of technical assistance advisors through a Notice of
Funding Opportunity (NOFO) or existing procurement vehicles; and (b)
recruitment of project sponsors who will receive technical assistance
services. Responding to both will occur on a voluntary basis, utilizing
an electronic platform.
    For item A, eligible applicants to provide technical assistance
through the Thriving Communities Program will request cooperative
agreement funding through an application process in response to a
published NOFO. The application for Fiscal Year 2022 was a one-time
information collection. DOT estimated approximately 20 hours was
required to complete the NOFO application process used to select
capacity builders under the Thriving Communities program. DOT estimates
the recipients of Thriving Communities program funding will spend
another 4 hours, annually, submitting post-award reports. In addition,
reporting requirements will be submitted by the select capacity
building providers and technical assistance recipients during the
implementation, and evaluation phases.
    For item B, the intake form to be used by communities seeking
technical assistance is estimated to take no more than 1 hour to
complete. Recipients of technical assistance support are estimated to
spend no more than 1 hour annually providing feedback and evaluation of
the quality of services received through the program.
    For the Asset Concession and Innovative Finance Assistance Program,
project sponsors will make an application in response to a Notice of
Funding Opportunity. Successful applicants will receive reimbursable
grants to procure technical assistance to develop projects. Preparation
of a NOFO response is estimated to require 25 hours of staff time.
Successful applicants must also prepare progress reports as a condition
of funding. Progress reporting is estimated to require 4 hours per
year.
    For the Rural and Tribal Assistance Program, project sponsors will
make an

application in response to a Notice of Funding Opportunity. The
application process is streamlined for this program and is estimated to
require 15 hours to complete. Award recipients must also prepare
progress reports as a condition of funding. Progress reporting is
estimated to require 4 hours per year.
    Respondents to Item A (technical assistance providers): for-profit
companies, non-profit organizations, or other technical assistance
providers.
    Respondents to Item B (requestors of grants or technical
assistance): philanthropic entities, non-profit organizations, other
Federal agencies, state or local governments and their agencies, and
Indian Tribes.
    Frequency: Once a year.

Thriving Communities Program

    Number of respondents to NOFO: 46.
    Estimated Burden Hours per NOFO respondents: 24.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours for NOFO respondents: 1,104.
    Number of requestors of technical assistance: 373.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours for requestors of technical
assistance: 373.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours for respondents to technical
assistance: 45.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $179,596.

Asset Concession and Innovative Finance Grant Program

    Estimated Number of respondents to NOFO: 50.
    Estimated Burden Hours per NOFO respondents: 25.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours for NOFO respondents: 1,250.
    Estimated Award Winners: 30.
    Estimated Hours for Progress Reporting, per Award: 4.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours for Progress Reporting: 120.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $161,660.

Rural and Tribal Assistance Grants

    Estimated Number of Respondents to NOFO: 12.
    Estimated Burden Hours per NOFO Respondents: 15.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours for NOFO respondents: 180.
    Estimated Award Winners: 12.
    Estimated Hours for Progress Reporting, per Award: 4.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours for Progress Reporting: 48.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $26,904.

Total for All Thriving Communities Initiative Programs

    Estimated Total Hours: 3,120.
    Estimated Total Cost: $368,160.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed
collection is necessary for the DOT's performance; (2) the accuracy of
the estimated burdens; (3) ways for the DOT to enhance the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that
the burden could be minimized, including the use of electronic
technology, without reducing the quality of the collected information.
The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request
for OMB's clearance of this information collection.
    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter
35, as amended; 23 U.S.C. 134 and 135; and 23 CFR chapter 1, subchapter
E, part 450.

    Dated: February 16, 2023.
Mariia Zimmerman,
Strategic Advisor for Technical Assistance and Community Solutions,
Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0223; FRL-11548-01-OCSPP]

Chlorpyrifos; Amendment to Existing Stocks Provisions of
Chlorpyrifos Cancellation Order for Certain Chlorpyrifos Products

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On August 31, 2022, EPA announced its final cancellation order
for 16 chlorpyrifos products, voluntarily requested by the registrants
and accepted by the Agency, pursuant to the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This notice amends the existing
stocks terms of that cancellation order with respect to one product
Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E registered by Liberty Crop Protection, LLC, and
its supplemental distributor product, Vesper, registered by Innvictis
Crop Care, LLC (Innvictis).

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0223, is available online at
https://www.regulations.gov. Additional instructions on visiting the
docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is
available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Biggio, Pesticide Re-
Evaluation Division (7508M), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general and may be of
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human
health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide
users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution,
or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency
has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be
affected by this action.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    On August 31, 2022, EPA issued an order cancelling several
chlorpyrifos products, including Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E (EPA Reg. No.
89168-24). See 87 FR 53471 (August 31, 2022) (FRL-10138-01-OCSPP). The
provisions for disposition of existing stocks laid out in Unit IV of
that cancellation order prohibited all sale, distribution, and use of
the cancelled chlorpyrifos products, ``except for export consistent
with FIFRA section 17, 7 U.S.C. 136o or for proper disposal.'' These
terms also apply to Vesper (EPA Reg. No. 89168-24-89391), which is a
supplemental distributor product of Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E. See 40 CFR
152.132(e).
    Since that time, Adama has developed a return program agreement
with EPA that facilitates the return of certain chlorpyrifos products
to Adama. See Cancellation Order for Certain Chlorpyrifos Uses and
Registrations, 88 FR 28541 (May 4, 2023) (FRL-10924-01-OCSPP). Adama
has requested that EPA allow them to accept returns of existing stocks
of Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E (EPA Reg. No. 89168-24) and its supplemental
distributor product, Vesper (EPA Reg. No. 89168-24-89391). To allow for
the legal and orderly disposition of those products, EPA is amending
the August 31, 2022 cancellation order to allow distribution of Liberty
Chlorpyrifos 4E (EPA Reg. No. 89168-24), including its supplemental
distributor product Vesper (EPA Reg. No. 89168-24-89391), consistent
with the terms of Adama's revised return program agreement.

III. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks and Returning
Products to Adama

    Adama previously requested, and EPA approved, the return of
existing stocks of its own registrations that are in the hands of end
users and distributors. At this time, the Agency is also allowing Adama
to accept existing stocks of Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E (EPA Reg. No.
89168-24) and Vesper (EPA Reg. No. 89168-24-89391). Existing stocks are
those stocks of registered pesticide products that were (and still are)
in the United States and packaged, labeled, and released for shipment
prior to August 31, 2022.
    The Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E product and the Vesper product are only
registered for use on food crops; therefore, use of existing stocks
continue to be prohibited. Moreover, because sale and distribution of
chlorpyrifos products for use on food and feed is inconsistent with the
purposes of FIFRA, all sale and distribution of the Liberty
Chlorpyrifos 4E product and the Vesper product discussed herein is
prohibited, except for export consistent with FIFRA section 17 (7
U.S.C. 136o); proper disposal; or distribution consistent with the
terms of the individual return program agreement EPA has approved for
Adama. Adama's revised return program agreement was approved by the
Agency on October 31, 2023. Adama was notified of the approval of their
return program agreements on October 31, 2023.
    Additional information regarding the revised chlorpyrifos return
programs for Adama may be found in https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0523 and/or https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0223 or by contacting the registrants at Liberty and Innvictis
(208) 296-1503 and Adama<PHONE_NUMBER>; [email protected].

    Dated: November 8, 2023.
Mary Elissa Reaves,
Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 147

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0337]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Riser for DEEPWATER HORIZON at Mississippi Canyon
252 Outer Continental Shelf MODU in the Gulf of Mexico

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone around the riser
for the DEEPWATER HORIZON, a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), at
Mississippi Canyon 252 in the Outer Continental Shelf. The safety zone
is needed to protect personnel involved in oil pollution response
efforts. Placing a safety zone around the riser will significantly
reduce the threat of collisions, oil spills, and releases of natural
gas, and thereby protect the safety of life, property, and the
environment. Oil response efforts are

taking place on the water's surface and subsurface.

DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective in the CFR on May 11,
2010 through May 26, 2010. This rule is effective with actual notice
for purposes of enforcement on April 26, 2010. This rule will remain in
effect until May 26, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0337 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0337 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30),
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call or e-mail Dr. Madeleine McNamara, U.S. Coast
Guard, District Eight Waterways Management Coordinator; telephone 504-
671-2103<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on
viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because it would be impracticable to do so,
as the MODU is on fire and immediate action is necessary to protect
first responders and to prevent entry into the area that is most
impacted by the fire.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Good cause exists because the MODU
is on fire and immediate action is necessary to protect first
responders and to prevent entry into the area that is most impacted by
the fire.

Background and Purpose

    The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone in the deepwater area
of the Gulf of Mexico in response to the sinking of the DEEPWATER
HORIZON, a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), which has sunk in the
deepwater area of the Gulf of Mexico near Mississippi Canyon 252.
    The safety zone is located in the location of the riser attached to
the seabed of the Outer Continental Shelf. The purpose of the safety
zone is to protect both environmental responders and the environment.
Efforts are underway to activate the blowout preventer using
submersible remote operating vehicles. In evaluating the need for the
safety zone, the Coast Guard explored relevant safety factors and
considered several criteria, including but not limited to, (1) the
level of shipping activity around the facility, (2) safety concerns for
personnel aboard the facility, (3) concerns for the environment, (4)
the likeliness that an allision would result in a catastrophic event
based on proximity to shipping fairways, offloading operations,
production levels, and size of the crew, (5) the volume of traffic in
the vicinity of the proposed area, (6) the types of vessels navigating
in the vicinity of the proposed area, and (7) the structural
configuration of the facility. We have determined that a safety zone is
needed to protect persons and vessels in the vicinity of the oil spill.

Discussion of Rule

    The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone encompassing all
areas within 500 meters around the position 28-44-18N and 088-21-54W.
The safety zone is located in the deepwater area of the Gulf of Mexico
near Mississippi Canyon 252. For the purpose of this regulation, the
deepwater area is considered to be waters of 304.8 meters (1,000 feet)
or greater depth extending to the limits of the Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ) contiguous to the territorial sea of the United States and
extending to a distance up to 200 nautical miles from the baseline from
which the breadth of the sea is measured. The deepwater area also
includes an extensive system of fairways. Navigation in the vicinity of
the safety zone consists of large commercial shipping vessels, fishing
vessels, cruise ships, tugs with tows and the occasional recreational
vessel.
    Results from a thorough and comprehensive examination of the
criteria, IMO guidelines, and existing regulations warrant the
establishment of a safety zone of 500 meters around the position 28-44-
18N and 088-21-54W. The regulation will reduce significantly the threat
of collisions, allisions, oil spills, and releases of natural gas and
increase the safety of life, property, and the environment in the Gulf
of Mexico by prohibiting entry into the zone unless specifically
authorized by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
    In accordance with the general regulations located at 33 CFR 147,
entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by
the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District or a designated
representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 or by
telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order.
    This rule is not a significant regulatory action due to the
location of the riser for the MODU DEEPWATER HORIZON--on the Outer
Continental Shelf--and its distance from both land and safety fairways.
Vessels traversing waters near the safety zone will be able to safely
travel around the zone without incurring additional costs.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. This rule will affect the following entities, some of which
might be small entities: The owners or operators of

vessels intending to transit or anchor in Mississippi Canyon block 252.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact or a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This
rule will enforce a safety zone around a MODU that is in an area of the
Gulf of Mexico not frequented by vessel traffic and is not in close
proximity to a safety fairway. Further, vessel traffic can pass safely
around the safety zone without incurring additional costs.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of
the Instruction. This rule involves the establishment of a safety zone.
    Pursuant to paragraph (34)(g) of the Instruction, an environmental
analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination will be
available in the future in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 147

    Continental shelf, Marine safety, Navigation (water).

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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 147 as follows:

PART 147--SAFETY ZONES

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1. The authority citation for part 147 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  14 U.S.C. 85; 43 U.S.C. 1333; and Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  147.T08-849 to read as follows:

Sec.  147.T08-849  DEEPWATER HORIZON Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit
Safety Zone.

    (a) Location. All areas within 500 meters (1640.4 feet) around the
position of the riser at 28-44-18N and 088-21-54W is a safety zone.
This area surrounds the DEEPWATER HORIZON, a Mobile Offshore Drilling
Unit (MODU), has sunk in the deepwater area

of the Gulf of Mexico near Mississippi Canyon 252.
    (b) Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone
except the following:
    (1) An attending or first response vessel; or
    (2) A vessel authorized by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard
District or a designated representative.

    Dated: 26 April 2010.
Mary E. Landry,
Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-10945 Filed 5-10-10; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
[Page 24703]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER14-1767-000]

Titan Gas and Power; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-
Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Titan Gas and Power's application for market-based rate authority, with
an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a
request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR Part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR Part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is May 15, 2014.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also 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 email notification
when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with
any FERC Online service, please email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: April 25, 2014.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-09976 Filed 4-30-14; 8:45 am]
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