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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0050]
RIN 1625-AA87

Security Zone; Potomac River, Washington Channel, Washington, DC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone in
certain waters of Washington Channel on the Potomac River. The security
zone is necessary to provide for the security and safety of life and
property of event participants, spectators and mariners during the U.S.
Coast Guard Commandant's Change of Command ceremony from 6 a.m. through
5 p.m. on May 25, 2010. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port, Baltimore, Maryland, or his
designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m. through 5 p.m. on May 25,
2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are part of docket USCG-2010-0050 and are available online by going to
http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0050 in the ``Keyword''
box, and then clicking ``Search.'' This material is 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 Mr. Ronald Houck, Sector Baltimore
Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-
mail<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

    On March 8, 2010, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled ``Security Zone; Potomac River, Washington Channel,
Washington, DC'' in the Federal Register (75 FR 10446).

We received no comments on the proposed rule. No public meeting was
requested, and none was held.

Basis and Purpose

    The Coast Guard will conduct a Change of Command ceremony at Fort
McNair in Washington, DC. To address security concerns for the event,
the Captain of the Port, Baltimore, Maryland is establishing a security
zone upon certain waters of the Washington Channel. This proposed
security zone will help the Coast Guard to prevent vessels or persons
from engaging in waterborne terrorist actions during the U.S. Coast
Guard Commandant's Change of Command ceremony. Due to the catastrophic
impact a terrorist attack during the ceremony would have against the
large number of dignitaries, and the surrounding area and communities,
a security zone is prudent for this type of event.

Discussion of Comments and Changes

    The Coast Guard received no comments in response to the NPRM. The
Coast Guard is implementing the rule as proposed, without change.

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. Although this security zone restricts
vessel traffic through the affected area, the effect of this regulation
will not be significant due to the limited size and duration that the
regulated area will be in effect. In addition, notifications will be
made to the maritime community via marine information broadcasts so
mariners may adjust their plans accordingly.

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 may affect the following entities, some of which
might be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending
to operate or transit through or within the security zone during the
enforcement period. The security zone will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the
following reasons. The security zone is of limited size and duration.
Although the security zone will apply to the entire width of the
channel, maritime advisories will be widely available to the maritime
community before the effective period.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), in the NPRM we offered to
assist small entities in understanding the rule so that they could
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 M16475.1D, 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 establishing a temporary security
zone. An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5;
Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T05-0050 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T05-0050  Security Zone; Potomac River, Washington Channel,
Washington, DC.

    (a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All waters of
the Washington Channel, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the
north along latitude 38[deg]52[min]03[sec] N and bounded on the south
along latitude 38[deg]51'50'' N (North American Datum 1983).
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section:
    Captain of the Port Baltimore means the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Baltimore, Maryland.
    Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the
Port Baltimore to assist in enforcing the security zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section.
    (c) Regulations. (1) The general security zone regulations found in
33 CFR 165.33 apply to the security zone created by this temporary
section, Sec.  165.T05.0050.
    (2) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Baltimore. Vessels
already at berth, mooring, or anchor at the time the security zone is
implemented do not have to depart the security zone. All vessels
underway within this security zone at the time it is implemented are to
depart the zone.
    (3) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone must
first request authorization from the Captain of the Port Baltimore or
his designated representative. To seek permission to transit the area,
the Captain of the Port Baltimore and his designated representatives
can be contacted at telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER> or on Marine Band
Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The Coast Guard vessels enforcing
this section can be contacted on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16
(156.8 MHz). Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other
Federal, State, or local agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing
lights, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as
directed. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply
with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Baltimore or his
designated representative and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to
maintain a safe course while within the zone.
    (4) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol
and enforcement of the zone by Federal, State, and local agencies.
    (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m.
through 5 p.m. on May 25, 2010.

    Dated: April 8, 2010.
Mark P. O'Malley,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard,Captain of the Port Baltimore Maryland.
[FR Doc. 2010-9193 Filed 4-20-10; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 129 (Friday, July 7, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0195]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Lake Michigan, Whiting, Indiana

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on
Lake Michigan, near Whiting, Indiana. This action is necessary and
intended to ensure safety of life on the navigable waters of the United
States immediately prior to, during, and after a high speed competition
involving personal water craft. Entry of vessels or persons into this
zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the
Port Lake Michigan.

DATES: This rule is effective from 7 a.m. on August 12, 2017 to 5 p.m.
on August 13, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0195 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
call or email LT John Ramos, Marine Safety Unit Chicago, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary 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 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 doing so would be impracticable and contrary to the public
interest. The Coast Guard did not receive the final details for this
event until there was insufficient time remaining before the event to
publish a NPRM. Delaying the effective date of this rule to wait for a
comment period to run would be impracticable and contrary to the public
interest because it would inhibit the Coast Guard's ability to protect
the public and vessels from the hazards associated with the high speed
competition involving personal water craft on August 12, 2017, and
August 13, 2017.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The legal basis for the rule is the Coast Guard's authority to
establish safety zones: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 160.5;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
    On August 12, 2017, and August 13, 2017, a high speed competition
involving personal watercraft will take place on Lake Michigan near
Whiting, Indiana. The Captain of the Port Lake Michigan has determined
that this competition will pose a significant risk to public safety and
property. Such hazards include collisions among participants or
spectator vessels. This rule is needed to protect personnel and vessels
in the navigable waters within the safety zone while the competition is
taking place.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    With the aforementioned hazards in mind, the Captain of the Port
Lake Michigan has determined that this temporary safety zone is
necessary to ensure the safety of the public during the high speed
competition involving personal watercraft on Lake Michigan. This safety
zone will be enforced from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 12, 2017 and from
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 13, 2017. This zone will encompass all
waters of Lake Michigan near Whiting, Indiana bounded by a line drawn
from the shoreline at 41[deg]41.235' N, 087[deg]29.779' W., then
northeast to 41[deg]41.494' N., 087[deg]29.559' W., then south to
41[deg]40.891' N., 087[deg]28.486' W., then southwest to the shoreline
at 41[deg]40.725' N., 087[deg]28.633' W., then along the shoreline back
to the point of origin at 41[deg]41.235' N., 087[deg]29.779' W. (NAD
83).
    Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan,
or a designated on-scene representative. The Captain of the Port or a
designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive order 13563 emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive order 12866.
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and
Budget.
    We conclude that this rule is not a significant regulatory action
because we anticipate that it will have minimal impact on the economy,
will not interfere with other agencies, will not adversely alter the
budget of any grant or loan recipients, and will not raise any novel
legal or policy issues. The safety zone created by this rule will be
relatively small and enforced only on August 12, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 5
p.m., and August 13, 2017, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Under certain
conditions, moreover, vessels may still transit through the safety zone
when permitted by the Captain of the Port.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. 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.
    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered the impact of this temporary rule on 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 on a
portion of the Lake Michigan near Whiting, Indiana on August 12, 2017
from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and August 13, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the reasons cited in the
Regulatory Planning and Review section. Additionally, before the
enforcement of the zone, we will issue local Broadcast Notice to
Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners so vessel owners and operators
can plan accordingly.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    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.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive order
13132.
    Also, 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. If you believe this
rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact
the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above.

E. 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.

F. 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 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that
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 involves the establishment of a safety zone for a high speed
competition involving personal watercraft on Lake Michigan near
Whiting, Indiana. It is categorically excluded from further review
under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. A
Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) supporting this
determination is available in the docket where indicated in the
ADDRESSES section of this preamble. We seek any comments or information
that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact
from this rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and record
keeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0195 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0195   Safety Zone; Lake Michigan, Whiting, Indiana.

    (a) Location. All waters of Lake Michigan near Whiting, Indiana
bounded by a line drawn from the shoreline at 41[deg]41.235' N.,
087[deg]29.779' W., then northeast to 41[deg]41.494' N.,
087[deg]29.559' W., then south to 41[deg]40.891' N., 087[deg]28.486'
W., then southwest to the shoreline at 41[deg]40.725' N.,
087[deg]28.633' W., then along the shoreline back to the point of
origin at 41[deg]41.235' N., 087[deg]29.779' W. (NAD 83).
    (b) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced on August 12,
2017 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and August 13, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated
on-scene representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port Lake
Michigan is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who
has been designated by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan to act on
his or her behalf.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone shall contact the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or an on-scene
representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port
Lake Michigan or an on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF
Channel 16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in
the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the
Captain of the Port Lake Michigan, or an on-scene representative.

    Dated: June 29, 2017.
A.B. Cocanour,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan.
[FR Doc. 2017-14304 Filed 7-6-17; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
[Pages 57406-57408]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-75942; File No. SR-Phlx-2015-49]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC; Order
Instituting Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a
Proposed Rule Change To Amend and Correct Rule 1080.07

September 17, 2015.

I. Introduction

    On June 5, 2015, NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC (``Exchange'' or ``Phlx'')
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''),
pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to
amend and correct several provisions in Phlx Rule 1080.07, ``Complex
Orders on Phlx XL,'' which governs the trading of Complex Orders on the
Phlx's Complex Order System (``System''). The proposed rule change was
published for comment in the Federal Register on June 23, 2015.\3\ On
July 30, 2015, the Commission extended the time period for Commission
action to September 21, 2015.\4\ The Commission received no comments
regarding the proposal. This order institutes proceedings under Section
19(b)(2)(B) of the Act \5\ to determine whether to disapprove the
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 75189 (June 17,
2015), 80 FR 35997 (``Notice'').
    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 75570, 80 FR 46619
(August 5, 2015).
    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
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II. Description of the Proposal

    The Phlx proposes to make a number of changes to Phlx Rule 1080.07
to amend and correct inconsistencies in the rule and provide additional
clarity regarding the trading of Complex Orders on the Exchange. The
Phlx's System for trading Complex Orders includes a Complex Order
Opening Process (``COOP''); the Complex Order Live Auction (``COLA''),
an automated auction for seeking liquidity and price improvement for
Complex Orders; and a Complex Limit Order Book (``CBOOK''). According
to the Phlx, among other things, the proposal would revise Phlx Rule
1080.07 to: (i) Accurately describe the operation of the COOP and the
execution of orders at the opening, including the treatment of
Immediate-or-Cancel (``IOC'') orders and Do Not Auction (``DNA'')
orders at the opening; (ii) add definitions of ``COOP Sweep'' and
``COLA Sweep,'' and correct existing rule text to indicate that only
Phlx XL market makers may submit COLA Sweeps; (iii) delete rule text
that incorrectly states that a specialist could be entitled to receive
40% of the remainder of a COLA-eligible order, as well as rule text
indicating that only a specialist's interest at the cPBBO is aggregated
for purposes of determining the specialist's entitlement in the COLA,
so that the revised rule will provide that the specialist is entitled
to receive the greater of (a) the proportion of the aggregate size
associated with the specialist's COLA Sweep, SQT and RSQT COLA Sweeps,
and non-SQT ROT Complex Orders on the CBOOK, or (b) the Enhanced
Specialist Participation as described in Phlx Rule 1014(g)(ii); (iv)
delete rule text indicating that, for allocation purposes, the size of
a COLA Sweep or responsive Complex Order will be limited to the size of
the COLA-eligible order, thereby clarifying that the size of a COLA
Sweep or responsive Complex Order that exceeds the size of the COLA-
eligible order may trade against remaining interest after the COLA-
eligible order has been executed to the fullest extent possible; (v)
revise rule text to indicate that other interest in a COLA may trade
after a COLA-eligible order has been executed to the fullest extent
possible, rather than in its entirety, and to correct the description
of the execution of crossing interest after a COLA-eligible order has
been executed; (vi) provide that the System will place a Complex Order
received during a configurable period of time prior to the end of a
trading session on the CBOOK after any marketable portion of the order
has been executed; and (vii) describe the handling of all-or-none
Complex Orders.
    In addition to these changes, the Phlx proposes to amend Phlx Rule
1080.07 to add a definition of ``Firm.'' \6\ Specifically, the Phlx
proposes to define a ``Firm'' to mean ``a broker-dealer trading for its
own (proprietary) account that is: A member of The Options Clearing
Corporation (``OCC'') or maintains a Joint Back Office (``JBO'')
arrangement with an OCC member.\7\ The Phlx also proposes to revise
Phlx Rule 1080.07 to provide that orders from Firms, like orders from
market makers, would not trigger a COLA.\8\ In addition, the Phlx
proposes to treat Firms like market makers for purposes of determining
the allocations and execution price that their trading interest will
receive at the conclusion of a COLA.\9\
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    \6\ See Phlx Rule 1080.07(a)(x).
    \7\ Id. Unless otherwise specified, Firms are included in the
category of non-market-maker off-floor broker-dealer. Id.
    \8\ See Phlx Rule 1080.07(e)(i)(B)(1). Orders from non-market
maker off-floor broker-dealers that are not Firms would be COLA-
eligible. See Phlx Rule 1080.07(e)(i)(B)(1) and Notice, 80 FR at
36003.
    \9\ See Phlx Rule 1080.07(e)(viii)(C)(2) and Notice, 80 FR at
36003. Orders of non-market maker off-floor broker-dealers that are
not Firms would be executed along with the orders of non-broker-
dealer customers at the conclusion of the COLA. See Phlx Rule
1080.07(e)(viii)(C)(1) and Notice, 80 FR at 36003. At the same
price, non-broker-dealer customer orders would be executed in time
priority, while non-market-maker off-floor broker-dealer orders
would be executed on a pro rata basis at each price level. See Phlx
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    The Phlx proposes to treat Firm orders like non-Phlx market makers
for purposes of these rules because the Phlx believes that the trading
style and needs of Firms are more like market makers.\10\ The Phlx
states that Firms are large, well-capitalized broker-dealers that trade
for their own accounts and generally submit large orders, including
orders that facilitate their clients' orders or offset large positions
taken to accommodate their customers.\11\ According to the Phlx, Firms
must have the financial wherewithal that this role necessitates.\12\
Thus, the Phlx states that Firms, in general, are commonly viewed as
liquidity providers, much like market makers.\13\ The Phlx states that
Firms do not expect or need their Complex Orders to trigger a COLA, nor
do they need or expect to submit Good Til Cancelled Orders, because
these are features commonly associated with customers rather than
liquidity providers who function to accommodate trading interest.\14\
The Phlx notes that both of these features involve a temporal
component, and that both a delay and long-lasting interest are
inconsistent

with the sort of accommodation that Firms provide.\15\ The Phlx
believes that by tailoring its offerings to the needs and trading style
of Firms, Firms are more likely to send orders to the Exchange.\16\
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    \10\ See Notice, 80 FR at 36003.
    \11\ See Notice, 80 FR at 36003-36004.
    \12\ See Notice, 80 FR at 36004. In addition, Firms that are OCC
clearing members must comply with OCC rules regarding, among other
things, net capital, risk management procedures, and margin. See id.
    \13\ See id.
    \14\ See Notice, 80 FR at 36005.
    \15\ See id.
    \16\ See id.
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III. Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove SR-Phlx-
2015-49 and Grounds for Disapproval Under Consideration

    The Commission is instituting proceedings pursuant to Section
19(b)(2)(B) of the Act \17\ to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved. Institution of such proceedings is
appropriate at this time in view of the legal and policy issues raised
by the proposed rule change. Institution of proceedings does not
indicate that the Commission has reached any conclusions with respect
to any of the issues involved. Rather, as described in greater detail
below, the Commission seeks and encourages interested persons to
comment on the proposed rule change to inform the Commission's analysis
of whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change.
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    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act,\18\ the Commission is
providing notice of the grounds for disapproval under consideration.
The Commission is instituting proceedings to allow for additional
analysis of, and input from commenters with respect to, the consistency
of the proposed rule change with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\19\ which
requires that the rules of a national securities exchange be designed,
among other things, to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and
practices, 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
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    \18\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act also
provides that proceedings to determine whether to disapprove a
proposed rule change must be concluded within 180 days of the date
of publication of notice of the filing of the proposed rule change.
The time for conclusion of the proceedings may be extended for up to
60 days if the Commission finds good cause for such extension and
publishes its reasons for so finding.
    \19\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    In addition, under the Commission's rules of procedure, a self-
regulatory organization that proposes to amend its rules bears the
burden of demonstrating that its proposal is consistent with the
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    \20\ Rule 700(b)(3), 17 CFR 201.700(b)(3).

The description of the proposed rule change, its purpose and
operation, its effect, and a legal analysis of its consistency with
the applicable requirements must all be sufficiently detailed and
specific to support an affirmative Commission finding. Any failure
of the self-regulatory organization to provide the information
elicited by Form 19b-4 may result in the Commission not having a
sufficient basis to make an affirmative finding that a proposed rule
change is consistent with the Exchange Act and the rules and
regulations thereunder that are applicable to the self-regulation
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IV. Procedure: Request for Written Comments

    The Commission requests that interested persons provide written
submissions of their views, data, and arguments with respect to the
issues identified above, as well as any others they may have identified
with the proposal. In particular, the Commission invites the written
views of interested persons concerning whether the proposed rule change
is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) or any other provision of the Act,
or the rules and regulations thereunder. Although there do not appear
to be any issues relevant to approval or disapproval which would be
facilitated by an oral presentation of views, data, and arguments, the
Commission will consider, pursuant to Rule 19b-4, any request for an
opportunity to make an oral presentation.\22\
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    \22\ Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, as amended by the Securities
Acts Amendments of 1975, Public Law 94-29, 89 Stat. 97 (1975),
grants the Commission flexibility to determine what type of
proceeding--either oral or notice and opportunity for written
comments--is appropriate for consideration of a particular proposal
by a self-regulatory organization. See Securities Acts Amendments of
1975, Report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban
Affairs to Accompany S. 249, S. Rep. No. 75, 94th Cong., 1st Sess.
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    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments regarding whether the proposed rule change should be approved
or disapproved by October 14, 2015. Any person who wishes to file a
rebuttal to any other person's submission must file that rebuttal by
October 28, 2015. The Commission asks that commenters address the
sufficiency and merit of the Exchange's statements in support of the
proposed rule change, in addition to any other comments they may wish
to submit about the proposed rule change. In particular, the Commission
asks that commenters address the sufficiency of the Exchange's
statements, which are set forth in the Notice,\23\ in support of its
proposal to prevent Firms' orders from triggering a COLA, in addition
to any other comments they may wish to submit about the proposed rule
change. The Commission notes that the Phlx states that Firms, like
market makers, are liquidity providers that function to accommodate the
trading interest of their clients, and that Firms do not expect or need
their orders to trigger a COLA. With respect to this conclusion, the
Commission seeks comment on whether there are circumstances in which a
Firm might want its order to trigger a COLA, and the potential impact
of permitting or prohibiting Firms' orders from triggering a COLA.
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    Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-Phlx-2015-49 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-Phlx-2015-49. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-Phlx-

2015-49 and should be submitted by October 14, 2015. Rebuttal comments
should be submitted by October 28, 2015.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\24\
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    \24\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(57).
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Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0305; FRL-7750-1]

Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for an Amendment to a
Regulation for Residues of Isoxadifen-Ethyl in or on Food Commodities

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide
petition for an amendment to an existing tolerance in 40 CFR 180.570
for residues of isoxadifen-ethyl (ethyl 5,5-diphenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-
carboxylate), (CAS Reg. No. 163520-33-0) in or on food commodities when
used as an inert ingredient in pesticide products.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 17, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0305 and pesticide petition number (PP)
5E6962, by one of the following methods:
     http://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the on-line

instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     Mail: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch
(PIRIB) (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001.
     Hand Delivery: Public Information and Records Integrity
Branch (PIRIB) (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2, 1801
S. Bell St., Arlington, VA, Attention: Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-
2005-0305. The docket facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the
docket facility is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements
should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-
2005-0305. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the public docket without change and may be made available on-line
at http://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal information

provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through http://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The http://www.regulations.gov Web site

is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your
identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of
your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without
going through http://www.regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be

captured automatically and included as part of the comment that is
placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you
submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name
and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any
disk or CD ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to
technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA
may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid
the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of
any defects or viruses. For additional information

about EPA's public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/docket.htm/     Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the http://.

http://www.regulation.gov index. Although listed in the index, some

information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such
as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy.
Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically
in http://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Public Information and

Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB) (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall
2, 1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA. The docket facility is
open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number for the docket facility is (703) 305-
5805.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Kathryn Boyle, Registration Division,
(7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; (703)
305-6304; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
    This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides
a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this
action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be
affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS)
codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining
whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular
entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.

B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

     1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
http://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the

information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
     2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments,
remember to:
      Identify the document by docket ID number and other
identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and
page number).
      Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
      Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives
and substitute language for your requested changes.
      Describe any assumptions and provide any technical
information and/or data that you used.
      If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how
you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
      Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns,
and suggest alternatives.
      Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the
use of profanity or personal threats.
      Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.II. What Action is the Agency Taking?
    EPA is printing a summary of each pesticide petition received under
section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21
U.S.C. 346a, proposing the establishment or amendment of regulations in
40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various
food commodities. EPA has determined that this pesticide petition
contains data or information regarding the elements set forth in FFDCA
section 408(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency
of the submitted data at this time or whether the data support granting
of the pesticide petition. Additional data may be needed before EPA
rules on this pesticide petition.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of the petition included in
this notice, prepared by the petitioner along with a description of the
analytical method available for the detection and measurement of the
pesticide chemical residues is available on EPA's Electronic Docket at
http://www.regulations.gov/. To locate this information on the home

page of EPA's Electronic Docket, select ``Quick Search'' and type the
OPP docket ID number. Once the search has located the docket, clicking
on the ``Docket ID'' will bring up a list of all documents in the
docket for the pesticide including the petition summary.

Amendment to Existing Tolerance

    PP 5E6962. Bayer CropScience, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box
12014, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, proposes to increase the
existing tolerances in 40 CFR 180.570 for residues of isoxadifen-ethyl
(ethyl 5,5-diphenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylate), (CAS Reg. No. 163520-
33-0) in or on the food commodities corn, field, forage to 0.2 parts
per million (ppm); and corn stover to 0.4 ppm when used as an inert
ingredient in pesticide products. The liquid chromatography-mass
spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical method quantifies
all analytes from a single sample using isotopically labeled internal
standards.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives,
Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

    Dated: January 5, 2006.
Lois Rossi,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4391-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2018-0001]

Alaska; 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 Alaska (FEMA-4391-DR), dated September 5,
2018, and related determinations.

DATES: The declaration was issued September 5, 2018.

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 September 5, 2018, 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 Alaska resulting from flooding during the period of May 11 to May
13, 2018, 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. 5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford
Act''). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in
the State of Alaska.
    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
for the approved assistance 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. Dargan, of FEMA is
appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major
disaster.
    The following areas of the State of Alaska have been designated as
adversely affected by this major disaster:

    Matanuska-Susitna Borough for Public Assistance.
    All areas within the State of Alaska are eligible 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.

Brock Long,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0061; Directorate Identifier 2016-SW-005-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK
117 C-2 (including configuration C-2e) and MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters.
This proposed AD would require replacing the main rotor (M/R) blade
vibration absorbers. This proposed AD is prompted by a report of strong
M/R blade vibrations on a Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopter. The proposed
actions are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 18, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0061 or in person at the Docket Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
ADs, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the Docket Operations Office
(telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at
http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may review the referenced
service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX
76177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to
the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might
result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed
electronically, commenters should submit only one time.
    We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as
a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel
concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, we
will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for
comments. We will consider comments filed after the comment period has
closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay.
We may change this proposal in light of the comments we receive.

Discussion

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2016-0002, dated January 4,
2016, to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters Model MBB-
BK 117 C-2, MBB-BK 117 C-2e, MBB-BK 117 D-2, and Model MBB-BK 117 D-2m
helicopters. EASA AD No. 2016-0002 supersedes EASA AD No. 2015-0045,
dated March 13, 2015. EASA advises that the M/R blade of a Model MBB-BK
117 C-2 helicopter was vibrating heavily while in service, and that
bearing damage was discovered after the vibration absorber was
disassembled. The bearings were damaged because of a loss of
lubrication and were not freely spinning. The manufacturer reports two
known cases of cracked bearings.
    EASA states that bearing damage, if not corrected, could lead to
the loss of balls from the ball bearing while the M/R blade is turning,
possibly resulting in damage to the helicopter and injury to persons on
the ground. According to EASA, this same condition may affect Model
MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters because they have a similar design. To
address this unsafe condition, EASA requires replacing the spacers with
flanged spacers in the main rotor blade vibration absorber and re-
identifying the vibration absorber and M/R blade. The manufacturer,
meanwhile, reports that it is considering using a new boot to keep the
bearings from becoming contaminated with dirt and water.
    EASA advises that since AD No. 2015-0045 was issued, it was
determined that re-identification of the parts as the AD instructs
leads to using the same new part number (P/N) for M/R blades of
different structural design. This could lead to erroneous part
management and maintenance.
    As a result, EASA superseded its AD with AD No. 2016-0002 to
correct the part-identification instructions and expand the
applicability to include Model MBB-BK 117 C-2e and Model MBB-BK117 D-2m
helicopters.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Germany and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with Germany, EASA, its technical
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in
its AD. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all known
relevant information and determined that an unsafe condition is likely
to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) MBB-
BK117 C-

2-62A-009 for Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 and C-2e helicopters and ASB MBB-
BK117 D-2-62A-001 for Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 and D-2m helicopters. The
ASBs, both Revision 1 and both dated October 28, 2015, specify
replacing the vibration absorber spacers with flanged spacers to
prevent the balls from escaping from the ball bearings. The ASBs also
provide procedures for re-identifying the M/R blade and vibration
absorber.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Proposed AD Requirements

    Within 200 hours time-in-service (TIS), this proposed AD would
require replacing the spacers in each M/R blade vibration absorber with
flanged spacers and re-identifying the vibration absorber and M/R
blades. After replacing the spacers, this proposed AD would prohibit
installing M/R blade P/N B621M1002103 or P/N D621M1002101, vibration
absorber P/N B621M3001101, or spacer P/N 117-801841.11 on that
helicopter. This proposed AD would allow you to install M/R blade P/N
B621M1002101 or P/N B621M1002102 if you first comply with the
requirements of this proposed AD.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD requires replacing the M/R blade vibration absorber
spacers within 12 months after the effective date of the EASA AD. The
proposed AD would require the replacement within 200 hours TIS. The
EASA AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model MBB-BK 117 D-2m
helicopters. This AD would not because Model MBB-BK 117 D-2m
helicopters have no FAA type certificate.

Interim Action

    We consider this proposed AD to be an interim action. The design
approval holder is currently developing a modification that will
address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this
modification is developed, approved, and available, we might consider
additional rulemaking.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 136 helicopters of
U.S. Registry and that labor costs average $85 per work-hour. Based on
these estimates, we expect that modifying the main rotor blade
vibration absorber spacers and re-identifying the parts would require 4
work-hours and parts would cost about $1,439, for a total cost of
$1,779 per helicopter and $241,944 for the U.S. fleet. The cost of
recording the new part numbers would be minimal.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed, I certify this proposed regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that
it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters): Docket No.
FAA-2017-0061; Directorate Identifier 2016-SW-0005-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model MBB-BK 117 C-2
(including configuration C-2e) and Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters
with a main rotor (M/R) blade vibration absorber spacer P/N 117-
801841.11 installed, certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as damage to a bearing in
an M/R blade vibration absorber. This condition could result in
failure of the bearing, possibly resulting in the loss of the balls
and damage to the helicopter and injury to persons on the ground.

(c) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 18, 2017.

(d) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.

(e) Required Actions

    (1) Within 200 hours time-in-service:
    (i) Replace each spacer on the vibration absorber with a flanged
spacer.
    (ii) Re-identify each vibration absorber and M/R blade in
accordance with paragraphs 3.B.2.3. or 3.B.2.4, as applicable, of
Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) MBB-BK117 C-2-62A-
009, Revision 1, dated October 28, 2015, or ASB MBB-BK117 D-2-62A-
001, Revision 1, dated October 28, 2015, whichever applies to your
model helicopter. Record the new part numbers and serial numbers for
each M/R blade on the component history card or equivalent record.
    (2) After replacing the spacer in accordance with paragraph
(e)(1) of this AD, do not install M/R blade P/N B621M1002103 or P/N
D621M1002101, vibration absorber P/N B621M3001101, or spacer P/N
117-801841.11 on that helicopter. You may install M/R blade P/N
B621M1002101 or P/N B621M1002102 provided you have complied with the
requirements of paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation
Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate,
FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817)
222-5110; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(g) Additional Information

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015-0045, dated March 13, 2015, and corrected
April 2, 2015, and in EASA AD No. 2016-0002, dated January 4, 2016.
You may view the EASA ADs on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6200, Main Rotor
System.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 30, 2017.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Summary Notice No. PE-2013-64]

Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received.

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SUMMARY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief
from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to
improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of
FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the
inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to
affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.

DATES: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket
number and must be received on or before February 10, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA-2013-
1047 using any of the following methods:
     Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to the Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
     Fax: Fax comments to the Docket Management Facility at
202-493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Bring comments to the Docket Management
Facility in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    Privacy: We will post all comments we receive, without change, to
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can
find and read the comments received into any of our dockets, including
the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment
for an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78).
    Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to
http://www.regulations.gov at any time or to the Docket Management
Facility in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alphonso Pendergrass<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 14, 2014.
Lirio Liu,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.

Petition for Exemption

    Docket No.: FAA-2013-1047.
    Petitioner: TWC Aviation Inc.
    Section of 14 CFR Affected: Sec. Sec.  135.156(f)(1)(iii) and
135.156(f)(2)(iii).
    Description of Relief Sought: The petitioner is seeking relief from
Sec. Sec.  135.156(f)(1)(iii) and 135.156(f)(2)(iii) to operate its
airplanes with filtered flight data. They are seeking this relief due
to a lack of parts availability, caused by manufacturer constraints.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings No. 2

October 4, 2010.
    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

    Docket Numbers: RP11-1-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Gas Storage Company.
    Description: Southwest Gas Storage Company submits tariff filing
per 154.204: Fuel Reimbursement Adjustment to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5075.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-2-000.
    Applicants: Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP.
    Description: Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP submits tariff
filing per 154.204: Fuel Reimbursement Adjustment to be effective 11/1/
2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5076.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-3-000.
    Applicants: Trunkline Gas Company, LLC.
    Description: Trunkline Gas Company, LLC submits tariff filing per
154.204: Fuel Reimbursement Adjustment to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5079.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-4-000.
    Applicants: Trunkline Gas Company, LLC.
    Description: Trunkline Gas Company, LLC submits tariff filing per
154.203: Annual Rpt of Flow Through to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5080.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-5-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP submits tariff filing
per 154.204: HK Transportation LLC Amendment to be effective 10/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5085.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-6-000.
    Applicants: Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.
    Description: Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. submits tariff
filing per 154.204: FOSA Modifications to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5098.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-8-000.
    Applicants: Southeast Supply Header, LLC.
    Description: Southeast Supply Header, LLC submits tariff filing per
154.204: Negotiated Rate Agreement--contract 840024 to be effective 11/
1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5113.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-10-000.
    Applicants: Destin Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Destin Pipeline Company, L.L.C. submits tariff filing
per 154.203: NAESB Compliance Filing 1.9 to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5119.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-11-000.
    Applicants: Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline, L.P.
    Description: Cheniere Creole Trail PIPELINE, L.P. submits tariff
filing per 154.20T: Transportation Retainage Adjustment to be effective
11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5123.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-12-000.
    Applicants: Columbia Gulf Transmission Company.
    Description: Columbia Gulf Transmission Company submits tariff
filing per 154.204: Non-Conforming--CenterPoint Energy-- 20568
to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5133.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-13-000.
    Applicants: Dominion Transmission, Inc.
    Description: Dominion Transmission, Inc. submits tariff filing per
154.204: DTI--Non-Conforming Agreements to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5136.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-14-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP submits tariff filing
per 154.204: TETCO 10-1-10 Negotiated Rate Agreement to be effective
10/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5147.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-15-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP submits tariff filing
per 154.204: HK to Sequent Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmt to be effective 10/1/
2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5155.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-16-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP submits tariff filing
per 154.204: Devon Amendment to be effective 10/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5171.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-17-000.
    Applicants: Dominion Transmission, Inc.
    Description: Dominion Transmission, Inc. submits tariff filing per
154.204: DTI--Dominion Hub III Negotiated Rate Agreement to be
effective 11/1/2010.

    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5180.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-18-000.
    Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP.
    Description: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP submits tariff filing
per 154.204: TEMAX-TIME 3 In-Service Filing to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5226.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-19-000.
    Applicants: CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company.
    Description: CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company submits
tariff filing per 154.204: KGen Negotiated Rate Filing--10-2010 to be
effective 9/30/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5238.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-20-000.
    Applicants: ANR Pipeline Company.
    Description: ANR Pipeline Company submits tariff filing per
154.601: Negotiated Rate--Wisconsin Electric Power Company to be
effective 10/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5243.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-21-000.
    Applicants: ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC.
    Description: ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC submits Original Sheet 1 et al
to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1 effective 12/1/10.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-0214.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-22-000.
    Applicants: Portland Natural Gas Transmission System.
    Description: Portland Natural Gas Transmission System submits
tariff filing per 154.203: Short Term Services to be effective 10/23/
2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5266.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-23-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC.
    Description: Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC submits tariff
filing per 154.204: Tenaska's Negotiated Rate Filing to be effective
10/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5276.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-24-000.
    Applicants: Columbia Gulf Transmission Company.
    Description: Columbia Gulf Transmission Company submits tariff
filing per 154.204: SVS to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5277.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-25-000.
    Applicants: Colorado Interstate Gas Company.
    Description: Colorado Interstate Gas Company submits tariff filing
per 154.203: Raton 2010 Expansion Compliance Filing to be effective 12/
1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5280.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-26-000.
    Applicants: Wyoming Interstate Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Wyoming Interstate Company, L.L.C. submits tariff
filing per 154.204: Wamsutter System Enhancement Non-Conf. Agreement
Filing to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5302.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-27-000.
    Applicants: Northwest Pipeline GP.
    Description: Northwest Pipeline GP submits tariff filing per
154.204: Northwest Pipeline GP--Non-Conforming Volume & Agreement to be
effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5305.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-28-000.
    Applicants: Hardy Storage Company, LLC.
    Description: Hardy Storage Company, LLC submits tariff filing per
154.204: RAM 2010 to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5306.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-29-000.
    Applicants: Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company.
    Description: Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company submits
tariff filing per 154.203: Compliance Filing--Semi-annual Fuel &
Electric Power Reimbursement to be effective 10/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5307.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-30-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Motion of Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP for waiver
of Filing Requirements under 18 CFR ] 284.13(c).
    Filed Date: 10/01/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101001-5316.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-31-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP submits tariff filing
per 154.204: JW to Q-West 1 to be effective 10/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/04/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101004-5041.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 18, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-32-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP submits tariff filing
per 154.204: JW to Q-West 2, 10-1-10 to be effective 10/1/
2010.
    Filed Date: 10/04/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101004-5042.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 18, 2010.

    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket
related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the
same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in
determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to
make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding,
interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline
need not be served on persons other than the Applicant.
    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
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above proceedings 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 e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with
any FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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