[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 137 (Monday, July 18, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46719-46721]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-78304; File No. SR-BatsEDGX-2016-27]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Bats EDGX Exchange, Inc.; Notice
of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change Related
to Fees as They Apply to the Equity Options Platform

July 12, 2016.
    Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on July 1, 2016, Bats EDGX Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or
``EDGX'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II
and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The
Exchange has designated the proposed rule change as one establishing or
changing a member due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange
under section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2)
thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon
filing with the Commission. 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.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange filed a proposal to amend the fee schedule applicable
to Members \5\ and non-members of the Exchange pursuant to EDGX Rules
15.1(a) and (c).
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    \5\ The term ``Member'' is defined as ``any registered broker or
dealer that has been admitted to membership in the Exchange.'' See
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    The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange's
Web site at www.batstrading.com, at the principal office of the
Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend its fee schedule for its equity
options platform (``EDGX Options'') to: (1) Modify the criteria to
qualify for the Customer Volume Tier 1 under footnote 1; and (2) delete
the NBBO Setter/Joiner Tier under footnote 3.
Customer Volume Tier 1
    In addition to the standard rebate provided to all Customer \6\
orders, the Exchange offers six separate Customer Volume Tiers under
footnote 1, each providing an enhanced rebate ranging from $0.10 to
$0.21 [sic] per contract to Customer orders that yield fee codes PC \7\
or NC \8\ upon satisfying the respective tier's monthly volume
criteria. Pursuant to Customer Volume Tier 1, the lowest volume tier, a
Member currently receives a rebate of $0.10 per contract where the
Member has an ADV \9\ in Customer orders equal to or greater than 0.20%
of average TCV.\10\ In order to further incentive the entry of Customer
orders, the Exchange proposes

to ease the criteria necessary to qualify for the Customer Volume Tier
1 by reducing the tier's ADV requirement. Specifically, to receive an
enhanced rebate of $0.10 per contract, Members must have an ADV in
Customer orders equal to or greater than 0.15% of average TCV, rather
than 0.20% of TCV as required today.
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    \6\ ``Customer'' applies to any transaction identified by a
Member for clearing in the Customer range at the OCC, excluding any
transaction for a Broker Dealer or a ``Professional'' as defined in
Exchange Rule 16.1. See the Exchange's fee schedule.
    \7\ Fee code PC is yielded to Customer orders in Penny Pilot
Securities. See the Exchange's fee schedule.
    \8\ Fee code NC is yielded to Customer orders in Non-Penny Pilot
Securities. See the Exchange's fee schedule.
    \9\ ``ADV'' means average daily volume calculated as the number
of contracts added or removed, combined, per day. See the Exchange's
fee schedule.
    \10\ ``TCV'' means total consolidated volume calculated as the
volume reported by all exchanges to the consolidated transaction
reporting plan for the month for which the fees apply, excluding
volume on any day that the Exchange experiences an Exchange System
Disruption and on any day with a scheduled early market close. See
the Exchange's fee schedule.
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NBBO Setter/Joiner Tier
    The NBBO Setter/Joiner Tier was adopted to incentivize Market
Makers on EDGX Options to enter quotations at the National Best Bid and
Offer (``NBBO'') by providing an additional rebate of $0.02 per
contract to Market Maker \11\ orders that added liquidity and
established a new NBBO or joined the existing NBBO when EDGX Options is
not already at the NBBO. The Exchange is proposing to eliminate the
tier because the rebate has not achieved the desired effect, despite
being designed to incentivize Members to add liquidity that sets or
joins the Exchange to the NBBO. As such, the Exchange is proposing to
eliminate the text in footnote three related to the NBBO Setter and
Joiner Tier. In connection with this change the Exchange proposes to
remove footnote 3 to fee codes NM \12\ and PM.\13\
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    \11\ ``Market Maker'' applies to any transaction identified by a
Member for clearing in the Market Maker range at the OCC, where such
Member is registered with the Exchange as a Market Maker as defined
in Rule 16.1(a)(37). See the Exchange's fee schedule.
    \12\ Fee code NM is yielded to Market Maker orders in Non-Penny
Pilot Securities. See the Exchange's fee schedule.
    \13\ Fee code PM is yielded to Market Maker orders in Non-Penny
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Implementation Date
    The Exchange proposes to implement these amendments to its fee
schedule on July 1, 2016.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule changes are consistent
with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder that are applicable to a national securities exchange, and,
in particular, with the requirements of section 6 of the Act.\14\
Specifically, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule changes are
consistent with section 6(b)(4) of the Act,\15\ in that it provides for
the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges
among members and other persons using any facility or system which the
Exchange operates or controls.
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    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78f.
    \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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Customer Volume Tier 1
    The Exchange believes that the proposed modifications to the
Customer Volume Tier 1 is reasonable, fair and equitable, and non-
discriminatory. Volume-based rebates such as those currently maintained
on the Exchange have been widely adopted by options exchanges and are
equitable because they are open to all Members on an equal basis and
provide additional benefits or discounts that are reasonably related to
the value of an exchange's market quality associated with higher levels
of market activity, such as higher levels of liquidity provision and/or
growth patterns, and introduction of higher volumes of orders into the
price and volume discovery processes. The proposed modification to ease
the criteria required to qualify for current Customer Volume Tier 1 is
intended to incentivize Members to send additional Customer orders to
the Exchange in an effort to qualify for the enhanced rebate made
available by the tier.
NBBO Setter and Joiner Tiers
    The Exchange believes that the proposed elimination of the NBBO
Setter and Joiner Tier represents an equitable allocation of reasonable
dues, fees, and other charges among Members and other persons using its
facilities because, as described above, the additional rebates offered
under these tiers are not affecting Members' behavior in the manner
originally conceived by the Exchange. While the Exchange acknowledges
the benefit of Members entering orders that set or join the NBBO, the
Exchange has generally determined that it is providing additional
rebates for liquidity that would be added on the Exchange regardless of
whether the tiers existed. By paying these rebates, the Exchange is not
only offering rebates for orders that would set or join the NBBO
without being incentivized to do so, but also missing out on the
opportunity to offer other rebates or reduced fees that could
incentivize other behavior that would enhance market quality on the
Exchange, which would benefit all Members. As such, the Exchange also
believes that the proposed elimination of the NBBO Setter and Joiner
Tier would be non-discriminatory in that it currently applies equally
to all Members and, upon elimination, would no longer be available to
any Members. Further, it will allow the Exchange to explore other ways
in which it may enhance market quality for all Members.

(B) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange believes the proposed amendments to its fee schedule
would not impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
Customer Volume Tier 1
    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed change represents a
significant departure from previous pricing offered by the Exchange or
pricing offered by the Exchange's competitors. Rather, the proposal is
a competitive proposal that is seeking to further the growth of the
Exchange. The Exchange has structured the proposed amendment to the
tier to attract certain additional volume in Customer orders, however,
the Exchange believes that its pricing for all capacities is
competitive with that offered by other options exchanges. Additionally,
Members may opt to disfavor the Exchange's pricing if they believe that
alternatives offer them better value. Accordingly, the Exchange does
not believe that the proposed change will impair the ability of Members
or competing venues to maintain their competitive standing in the
financial markets.
NBBO Setter and Joiner Tier
    The Exchange does not believe that its proposal to eliminate the
NBBO Setter and Joiner Tier would burden competition, but, rather,
enhance the Exchange's ability to compete with other market centers. As
described above, the Exchange believes that it is offering enhanced
rebates for orders that would be submitted to the Exchange without the
enhanced rebate, which prevents the Exchange from being able to offer
other rebates or reduced fees that might be able to enhance market
quality to the benefit of all Members. As such, eliminating the NBBO
Setter and Joiner Tier will allow the Exchange other opportunities to
enhance market quality on the Exchange and ultimately, better compete
with other market centers.

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

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

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \16\ and paragraph (f) of Rule 19b-4
thereunder.\17\ At any time within 60 days of the filing of the
proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend
such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is
necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of
investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
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    \16\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \17\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-BatsEDGX-2016-27 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BatsEDGX-2016-27. 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 such filing will also 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-BatsEDGX-2016-27 and should
be submitted on or before August 8, 2016.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\18\
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    \18\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 22, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10604-10606]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3995]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-29019; FMCSA-2007-28695; FMCSA-
2008-0106; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-
2009-0321]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the
vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for
36 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals
from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not
compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to
or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions
for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

DATES: This decision is effective March 2, 2012. Comments must be
received on or before March 23, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) numbers: FMCSA-

2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-29019; FMCSA-2007-28695; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-
2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2009-0321, using any
of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments
received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act
heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the FDMS published in
the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316), or you may visit
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-785.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical
Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption
from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-year period if it
finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent
such exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption (including
renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381.

Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 36 individuals who have requested renewal of
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has
evaluated these 36 applications for renewal on their merits and decided
to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:
    William M. Arbogast (FL), Cris D. Bush (TN), John E. Cain (NM),
Billy C. Chenault (NM), Eugene Contreras (NM), Jim L. Davis (NM), David
E. Evans (NC), Nigel L. Farmer (CT), Wayne W. Ferguson (VA), Randy M.
Garcia (NM), John A. Graham (PA), Henry J. Gregoire, Jr. (MN), Jason L.
Hoovan (UT), Amos W. Hulsey (AL), Guy A. Lanham (FL), Curtis M. Lawless
(VA), James M. McCormick (ID), Joseph F. McIntyre, Jr. (GA), Richard K.
Mell (VA), Glen A. Miller (VA), Shane W. Mincey (AL), Russell L. Moyers
(WV), Millard F. Neace, II (WV), William E. Norris (NC), Frank L.
Ortolani (OH), Willie L. Parks (CA), Paul D. Prillaman (VA), Scott
Randol (MO), Clarence J. Robishaw, Jr (NY), Miguel A. Sanchez (NM),
Dennis R. Schneider (NM), James Vickery (KY), Norman J. Watson (NC),
Lewis H. West, Jr. (MA), Billy R. Wilkey (TX), Reginald J. Wuethrich
(IL).

    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions:
(1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10),
and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is
otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each
individual provides a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's
report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical
examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the annual
medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's
qualification file and retains a copy of the certification on his/her
person while driving for presentation to a duly authorized Federal,
State, or local enforcement official. Each exemption will be valid for
two years unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be
rescinded if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and
conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower
level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3)
continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315.

Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon
application for additional two year periods. In accordance with 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 36 applicants has satisfied the
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (72 FR 46261; 72 FR 54972; 72 FR 58362; 72 FR 67340; 72 FR
67344; 73 FR 1395; 73 FR 35194; 73 FR 48275; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 48343;
74 FR 57553; 74 FR 60022; 74 FR 65842; 74 FR 65845; 75 FR 1835; 75 FR
4623; 75 FR 9482). Each of these 36 applicants has requested renewal of
the exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a
review of each record of safety while driving with the respective
vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant
continues to meet the vision exemption requirements. These factors
provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver's ability to
continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA
concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a
period of two years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to
that existing without the exemption.

Request for Comments

    FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with
specific data concerning the safety records of these

drivers submit comments by March 23, 2012.
    FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption
under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially
granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed,
subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated
above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition
announcing its decision to exempt these 36 individuals from the vision
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an
exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each
case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received
to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in
detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each
applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That
information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register
publications.
    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.

    Issued on: January 26, 2012.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator of Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0998; Airspace Docket No. 18-AEA-19]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Corry, PA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Corry-Lawrence Airport, Corry, PA, to
accommodate airspace reconfiguration due to the decommissioning of the
Corry non-directional radio beacon and cancellation of the NDB
approach. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.
This action also would update the geographic coordinates of this
airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 25, 2019. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1
Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual revision of
FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11C at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it amends Class E airspace at Corry-Lawrence Airport, Corry, PA, to
support IFR operations at this airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (83 FR 63449, December 10, 2018) for Docket No. FAA-2018-0998
to amend Class E airspace at Corry-Lawrence Airport, Corry, PA, to
support IFR operations at this airport.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005, of
FAA Order 7400.11C dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15,
2018, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class
E airspace designation listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15,
2018. FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11C lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more
above the surface within an 7.4-mile radius (increased from a 6.3-mile
radius), with a southeast extension from the 7.4-mile radius to 11-
miles of Corry-Lawrence Airport, Corry, PA, due to the decommissioning
of the Corry NDB, and cancellation of the NDB approach. The airspace
redesign would enhance the safety and management of IFR operations at
the airport. Also, the geographic coordinates of the airport are
amended to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    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. Since this is a routine matter that only affects
air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this
rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 2018, is
amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

AEA PA E5 Corry, PA [Amended]

Corry-Lawrence Airport, PA
    (Lat. 41[deg]54'27'' N, long. 79[deg]38'28'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.4- mile radius of Corry-Lawrence Airport, and within 4-
miles each side of the 140[deg] bearing from the airport, extending
from the 7.4-mile radius to 11 miles southeast of the airport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on February 8, 2019.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0015]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety zone; Sea World San Diego Fireworks, Mission Bay; San
Diego, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone within
the navigable waters of Mission Bay for Sea World firework shows. This
temporary safety zone covers four evening events held in March 2014.
The temporary safety zones provide for the safety of participants,
crew, rescue personnel, and other users of the waterway. Persons and
vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or
anchoring within this safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port or his designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective March 18, 2014 until March 23, 2014 and
will be enforced from 8:50 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the following four
evenings: March 18, March 20, March 21, and March 22, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
[USCG-2014-0015]. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type the
docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. You may also
visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground
floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 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 rule,
call or email Petty Officer Bryan Gollogly, Waterways Management, U.S.
Coast Guard Sector San Diego, Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on
viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
TFR Temporary Final Rule

A. Regulatory History and 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 doing so would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest. The logistical details for this event
were not known to the Coast Guard until there was insufficient time
remaining before the events to publish an NPRM. Thus, delaying the
effective date of this rule to wait for a comment period to run would
be both impracticable and contrary to the public interest because it
would inhibit the Coast Guard's ability to protect spectators and
vessels from the hazards associated with a maritime

fireworks display, which are discussed further below.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this temporary rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. For the same reasons discussed in
the preceding paragraph, waiting for a 30 day notice period to run
would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest.

B. Basis and Purpose

    The legal basis and authorities for this rule are found in 33
U.S.C. 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;
and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which
collectively authorize the Coast Guard to propose, establish, and
define regulatory safety zones.
    The waterside shows will include a fireworks presentation from a
barge in Mission Bay on the following four evenings: March 18, March
20, March 21, and March 22, 2014. The Captain of the Port San Diego has
determined that fireworks launched proximate to a gathering of
watercraft pose a significant risk to public safety and property. Such
hazards include premature and accidental detonations, dangerous
projectiles, and falling or burning debris.

C. Discussion of the Final Rule

    The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone that will be enforced
over four evenings from 8:50 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the following dates:
March 18, March 20, March 21, and March 22, 2014. The limits of the
safety zone will include the portion of Mission Bay, south of Fiesta
Island and all navigable waters within 600 feet of the fireworks barge,
located in approximate position 32[deg]46'03'' N, 117[deg]13'11'' W.
The safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of participants,
crew, rescue personnel, and other users of the waterway. Persons and
vessels will be prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or
anchoring within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port, or his designated representative.

D. Regulatory Analyses

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

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders. We expect the economic
impact of this rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation
is unnecessary. This determination is based on the safety zone being of
a limited duration, 70 minutes, and is also limited to a relatively
small geographic area of Mission Bay.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 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. This rule will affect the following entities, some of
which may be small entities: the owners or operators of private vessels
intending to transit or anchor in the impacted portion of Mission Bay
from 8:50 p.m. to 10 p.m. on March 18, March 20, March 21 and March 22,
2014.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. The
safety zone will only be in effect for 70 minutes late in the evening
when vessel traffic is low. It impacts a very small area of Mission
Bay, a circle about 1,200 feet in diameter. Vessel traffic can either
transit safely around the safety zone by another route, or through the
safety zone with approval by the Captain of the Port of San Diego or
his designated representative.

3. Assistance for Small Entities

    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,
above.
    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.

4. 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).

5. Federalism

    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 determined
that this rule does not have implications for federalism.

6. Protest Activities

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

7. 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 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Energy Effects

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.

13. Technical Standards

    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

14. 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 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 establishment of a safety zone on a
portion of Mission Bay, south of Fiesta Island and all navigable waters
within 600 feet of the fireworks barge, located in approximate position
32[deg]46'03'' N, 117[deg]13'11'' W.
    This rule is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An
environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a
Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may
lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this
rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping 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; 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.T11-620 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T11-620  Sea World San Diego Fireworks, Mission Bay; San
Diego, CA.

    (a) Location. The safety zone will include the area within 600 feet
of the fireworks barge in approximate position 32[deg]46'03'' N,
117[deg]13'11'' W.
    (b) Enforcement Period. This rule is effective and will be enforced
from 8:50 p.m. to 10 p.m. on March 18, March 20, March 21, and March
22, 2014.
    (c) Definitions. The following definition applies to this section:
designated representative, means any commissioned, warrant, or petty
officer of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary,
or local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels who have been
authorized to act on the behalf of the Captain of the Port.
    (d) Regulations. (1) Entry into, transit through or anchoring
within this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port of San Diego or his designated representative.
    (2) Mariners requesting permission to transit through the safety
zone may request authorization to do so from the
    Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center (JHOC). The Coast
Guard Sector San Diego JHOC can be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16.
    (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or his designated representative.
    (4) Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard or designated patrol
personnel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator
of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other federal, state, or
local agencies.

    Dated: February 20, 2014.
S. M. Mahoney,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Diego.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9769-2]

National Environmental Education Advisory Council

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, EPA gives notice of
a teleconference meeting of the National Environmental Education
Advisory Council (NEEAC). The NEEAC was created by Congress to advise,
consult with, and make recommendations to the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on matters related to activities,
functions and policies of EPA under the National Environmental
Education Act (the Act).
    The purpose of this teleconference is to discuss specific topics of
relevance for consideration by the council in order to provide advice
and insights to the Agency on environmental education.

DATES: The National Environmental Education Advisory Council will hold
a public teleconference on Monday, January 28, 2013, from 2:00 p.m.
until 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Javier Araujo, Designated Federal
Officer<EMAIL_ADDRESS>202-564-2642, U.S. EPA, Office of
Environmental Education, Ariel Rios North Room 1426, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public wishing to gain access
to the teleconference, make brief oral comments, or provide a written
statement to the NEEAC must contact Javier Araujo, Designated Federal
Officer, at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER> by January 14, 2013.
    Meeting Access: For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities or to request accommodations please
contact Javier Araujo at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER>,
preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much
time as possible to process your request.

Stephanie Owens,
 Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of External Affairs and
Environmental Education.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2816-050; Project No. 12766-007]

North Hartland, LLC; Green Mountain Power Corporation; Notice
Soliciting Scoping Comments

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been
filed with Commission and are available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: New Major License (2816-050), New License
for Transmission Line Project (12766-007).
    b. Project Nos.: 2816-050 and 12766-007.
    c. Dates filed: November 26, 2019 (P-2816-050), November 22, 2019
(P-12766-007).
    d. Applicants: North Hartland, LLC (North Hartland) (P-2816-050),
Green Mountain Power Corporation (Green Mountain Power) (P-12766-007).
    e. Names of Projects: North Hartland Hydroelectric Project (P-2816-
050), Clay Hill Road Line 66 Transmission Project (P-12766-007).
    f. Location: The North Hartland Hydroelectric Project (North
Hartland Project) is located on the Ottauquechee River in Windsor
County, Vermont. The North Hartland Project occupies 20.8 acres of land
managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The Clay Hill Road
Line 66 Transmission Project (Clay Hill Project) is located along Clay
Hill Road in Windsor County, Vermont. The Clay Hill Project does not
occupy any federal land.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contacts: Blackstone Hydroelectric Project--Andrew J.
Locke, President, Essex Hydro Associates, LLC, 55 Union Street, Boston,
MA 02108; Phone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Clay Hill Project--John Greenan, Green Mountain Power Corporation,
2152 Post Road, Rutland, VT 05701; Phone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. FERC Contact: Bill Connelly,<PHONE_NUMBER> or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing scoping comments: June 28, 2020.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
scoping comments using the Commission's eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief
comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the
eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You
must include your name and contact information at the end of your
comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. All filings must clearly identify the project
name and docket number on the first page: North Hartland Hydroelectric
Project (P-2816-050) and/or Clay Hill Road Line 66 Transmission Project
(P-12766-007).
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person on the official service list for the
project. Further, if an intervener files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. The applications are not ready for environmental analysis at
this time.
    l. Project Descriptions:

North Hartland Project

    The existing North Hartland Project consists of: (1) A steel-lined
intake structure in the Corps' North Hartland Dam that is equipped with
trashracks with 2-inch clear bar spacing; (2) a 470-foot-long, 12-foot-
diameter steel penstock that provides flow to a 4.0-megawatt (MW)
adjustable blade, vertical shaft turbine-generator unit located inside
of a 59-foot-long, 40-foot-wide concrete powerhouse; (3) a 12-foot-
diameter bypass conduit that branches off of the 12-foot-diameter
penstock about 100 feet before the powerhouse, and that empties into a
60-foot-long concrete-lined channel through a bypass control gate; (4)
a 30-inch-diameter steel penstock that branches off of the 12-foot-
diamater bypass conduit about 50 feet upstream of the bypass control
gate, and that provides flow to a 0.1375-MW fixed geometry, horizontal
pump turbine-generator unit located on a raised platform outside of the
southern wall of the powerhouse; (5) a 400-foot-long, 50 to 150-foot-
wide tailrace channel; (6) a transmission line that comprises an
approximately 600-foot-long, 12.5 kilovolt (kV) underground segment,
and a 4,000-foot-long, 12.5-kV overhead segment that connect the
generators to the Clay Hill Project; and (9) appurtenant facilities.
    North Hartland proposes to release the following minimum and
maximum flows, respectively, to the downstream reach: (1) 60 and 700
cfs from October 1 through March 31; (2) 160 and 835 cfs from April 1
through April 31; (3) 160 and 550 cfs from May 1 through May 31; (4)
140 and 450 cfs from June 1 through June 30; and (5) 60 and 300 cfs
from July 1 through September 30.

Clay Hill Project

    The existing Clay Hill Project consists of: (1) A 2.3-mile-long,
12.5-kV, three-phase electrical line mounted on top of Green Mountain
Power's regional distribution line (Line 66) along Clay Hill Road from
Pole 115 to 62x; and (2) appurtenant facilities. The project serves as
a primary transmission line for the North Hartland Project. Green
Mountain Power is not proposing any changes to project facilities or
operation.
    m. In addition to publishing the full text of this notice in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all

interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of
this notice, as well as other documents in the proceeding (e.g.,
license application) via the internet through the Commission's Home
Page (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 (P-2816 or P-12766). At this time, the Commission
has suspended access to the Commission's Public Reference Room due to
the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) issued by the President on March 13,
2020. For assistance, contact FERC at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY).
    n. You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
    o. Scoping Process: Commission staff intend to prepare a single
Environmental Assessment (EA) for the projects in accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act. The EA will consider both site-
specific and cumulative environmental impacts and reasonable
alternatives to the proposed action. At this time, we do not anticipate
holding on-site public or agency scoping meetings. Instead, we are
soliciting your comments and suggestions on the preliminary list of
issues and alternatives to be addressed in the EA, as described in
scoping document 1 (SD1), issued May 29, 2020.
    Copies of the SD1 outlining the subject areas to be addressed in
the EA were distributed to the parties on the Commission's mailing list
and the applicant's distribution list. Copies of SD1 may be viewed on
the 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, call 1-866-208-3676 or
for TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: May 29, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and
Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B
(Formerly Subpart Q) During the Week Ending July 26, 2014

    The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience
and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart
B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation's Procedural
Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et. seq.). The due date for Answers,
Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below
for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the
application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the
adoption of a show-cause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate
cases a final order without further proceedings.
    Docket Number: DOT-OST-2014-0125.
    Date Filed: July 21, 2014.
    Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify
Scope: August 11, 2014.
    Description: Application of Primera Air Scandinavia A/S (``Primera
Air'') requesting a foreign air carrier permit and exemption authority
so that it may exercise the full rights available to EU Member State
air carriers pursuant to the Air Transport Agreement between the United
States of America and the European Union and its Member States. Primera
Air requests rights to engage in: (i) Foreign scheduled and charter air
transportation of persons, property and mail from any point or points
behind any Member State of the European Union, via any point or points
in any Member State and via intermediate points, to any point or points
in the United States and beyond; (ii) foreign scheduled and charter air
transportation of persons, property and mail between any point or
points in the United States and any point or points in any member of
the European Common Aviation Area; (iii) foreign scheduled and charter
air transportation of cargo between any point or points in the United
States and any other point or points; (iv) other charters pursuant to
the prior approval requirements; and (v) transportation authorized by
any additional route rights made available to European Union carriers
under the U.S.-EU Air Transport Agreement in the future.

Barbara J. Hairston,
Supervisory Dockets Officer, Docket Operations, Federal Register
Liaison .
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2022-0579]

National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Vacancy

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill one
vacancy on the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee
(Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of Homeland Security,
via the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, on matters relating to
personnel in the United States merchant marine, including the training,
qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness of mariners.

DATES: Completed applications must reach the U.S. Coast Guard on or
before January 3, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Applications must be emailed to Mrs. Megan Johns Henry at
[email protected], with the subject line ``Application for
NMERPAC.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Megan Johns Henry, Alternate
Designated Federal Officer of the National Merchant Marine Personnel
Advisory Committee; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or email at
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Merchant Marine Personnel
Advisory Committee is a Federal advisory committee. The Committee was
established on December 4, 2018, by section 601 of the Frank LoBiondo
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, Public Law 115-282, 132 Stat.
4192, (codified in 46 U.S.C. 15105). The Committee operates under the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, (5 U.S.C. Appendix),
and 46 U.S.C. 15109. The Committee provides advice, consults with, and
make recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security, via the

Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, on matters relating to personnel in
the United States merchant marine, including the training,
qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness of mariners.
    The Committee is required to meet at least once a year in
accordance with 46 U.S.C. 15109(a). We expect the Committee will hold
meetings at least twice a year. The meetings are held at a location
selected by the U.S. Coast Guard.
    All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary or
other compensation from the Federal Government. Members may be
reimbursed for travel and per diem in accordance with Federal Travel
Regulations.
    Under provisions in 46 U.S.C. 15109(f)(6), if you are appointed as
a member of the Committee, your membership term will expire on December
31st of the third full year after the effective date of your
appointment. Members serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of Homeland
Security and maybe be removed prior to the end of their term for just
cause. The Secretary of Homeland Security may require an individual to
have passed an appropriate security background examination before
appointment to the Committee, 46 U.S.C. 15109(f)(4). Committee members
are required to attend and participate in meetings regularly. Members
may be recommended for removal if they miss two consecutive meetings
without a valid reason that is acceptable to the Chair of the Committee
and the Designated Federal Officer.
    In this solicitation for Committee members, we will consider
applications for the position of engineering officer who represents
merchant marine engineering officers. Applicants must be United States
citizens holding active licenses or certificates issued under 46 U.S.C.
chapter 71, as an engineering officer licensed as a chief engineer any
horsepower (applicants must currently hold a Merchant Mariner
Credential endorsed as Chief Engineer of unlimited horsepower).
    Each member of the Committee serves as a representative and must
have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience on matters related
to personnel in the United States merchant marine, including the
training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness of
mariners.
    In order for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to fully
leverage broad-ranging experience and education, the Committee must be
diverse with regard to professional and technical expertise. DHS is
committed to pursuing opportunities, consistent with applicable law, to
compose a committee that reflects the diversity of the nation's people.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the
Committee, email your application to [email protected] provided in
the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Applications must include: (1) a
cover letter expressing interest in an appointment to the National
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; (2) a resume detailing
the applicant's relevant experience; and (3) a brief biography of the
applicant.
    The U.S. Coast Guard will not consider incomplete or late
applications.

    Dated: November 28, 2022.
Benjamin J. Hawkins,
Deputy Director, Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0182]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office
of Management and Budget Approval; Procedures for the Safe Processing
and Importing of Fish and Fishery Products

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a
collection of information entitled ``Procedures for the Safe Processing
and Importing of Fish and Fishery Products'' has been approved by the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FDA PRA Staff, Office of Operations,
Food and Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr., PI50-400B, Rockville,
MD 20850<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 25, 2013, the Agency submitted a
proposed collection of information entitled ``Procedures for the Safe
Processing and Importing of Fish and Fishery Products'' to OMB for
review and clearance under 44 U.S.C. 3507. An Agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
OMB has now approved the information collection and has assigned OMB
control number 0910-0354. The approval expires on February 28, 2017. A
copy of the supporting statement for this information collection is
available on the Internet at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

    Dated: March 12, 2014.
Peter Lurie,
Acting Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 300

[EPA-HQ-SFUND-2014-0733; FRL-9918-52-OSWER]

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan;
Technical Amendment To Update Data Management System Nomenclature

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: Effective January 31, 2014 the EPA Superfund program
decommissioned the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation
and Liability Act Information System (CERCLIS) and adopted a new, more
comprehensive data management system. The new data management system,
the Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS), serves as a more
powerful, integrated platform. Consistent with this action, this direct
final rule makes appropriate conforming terminological changes to our
regulations. This direct final rule also adds a minor clarification to
the description of the remedial preliminary assessment.

DATES: This rule is effective on January 5, 2015 without further
notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by December 5, 2014. If EPA
receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the
Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take
effect.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
SFUND-2014-0733, by one of the following methods:
     www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for
submitting comments.
     Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     U.S. Postal Mail: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Superfund Docket, Mailcode: 28221T, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460.
     Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room
3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460. Attention
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-SFUND-2014-0733. 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 No. EPA-HQ-SFUND-
2014-0733. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the public docket without change and may be made available online at
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 www.regulations.gov or email. The
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 email comment
directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov, your email
address will be automatically captured 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/dockets.htm
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the
www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available, e.g., 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 www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Superfund Docket (Docket
ID No. EPA-HQ-SFUND-2014-0733). This Docket Facility is open from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
Superfund Docket telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>. EPA Docket Center
(EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington,
DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hovis at<PHONE_NUMBER>
(hovis.jennifer@epa.gov), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460-0002, Mail Code 5202P.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Why is EPA using a direct final rule?

    EPA is publishing this rule without a prior proposed rule because
we view this as a noncontroversial action related to internal agency
operations and anticipate no adverse comment as this action merely
makes nonsubstantive changes to reflect new data management system
nomenclature and adds minor clarifying text to a description in the NCP
that will make the regulations more accurate.
    In the ``Proposed Rules'' section of today's Federal Register, we
are also publishing a separate proposed rule reflecting the changes
described above. If adverse comments are received on this direct final
rule, EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.
Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. For
further information about commenting on this rule, see the ADDRESSES
section of this document. If EPA receives significant adverse comment,
we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing
the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. We would
address all significant public comments in any subsequent final rule
based on the proposed rule.

II. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    A. Submitting Confidential Business Information (CBI). Do not
submit this information to EPA through www.regulations.gov or email.
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 the procedures set forth in 40 CFR
part 2.
    B. Tips for Preparing Your Comments. When submitting comments,
remember to:
     Identify the rulemaking by docket 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.

     Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.
     Comments are only being solicited on the NCP revisions
updating the data system nomenclature changes from CERCLIS to SEMS and
the addition of clarifying text to the remedial preliminary assessment
description. Therefore, comments are not being requested on other
unmodified sections of the NCP nor on EPA's internal operational
decision to update Superfund's data management system, and such
comments will not be considered if submitted.

III. Background

A. What is CERCLA?

    In 1980, Congress enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9601-9675 (``CERCLA'' or
``the Act''), in response to releases or substantial threats of
releases of hazardous substances into the environment or releases or
substantial threats of releases into the environment of any pollutant
or contaminant which may present an imminent and substantial danger to
the public health or welfare.

B. What is the National Contingency Plan?

    To implement CERCLA, EPA promulgated the revised National Oil and
Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), 40 CFR part 300,
on July 16, 1982 (47 FR 31180), pursuant to CERCLA section 105 and
Executive Order 12316 (46 FR 42237, August 20, 1981). The NCP sets
guidelines and procedures for responding to releases or substantial
threats of releases of hazardous substances into the environment and
releases or substantial threats of releases into the environment of any
pollutant or contaminant that may present an imminent or substantial
danger to the public health or welfare. EPA has revised the NCP on
several occasions. The most recent comprehensive revision was on March
8, 1990 (55 FR 8666).

C. How does Superfund track and manage its data?

    The Superfund program maintains a comprehensive data management
system that inventories and tracks releases of hazardous substances
addressed or needing to be addressed. The Superfund data management
system, SEMS, contains the official inventory of CERCLA sites and
supports EPA's site planning, tracking and national program performance
reporting functions. It includes site assessment, remedial, Federal
facility and enforcement program data. Inclusion of a specific site or
area in SEMS does not represent a determination of any party's
liability, nor does it represent a finding that any response action is
necessary.

D. Why did EPA change its Superfund data management system?

    The new Superfund data management system, SEMS, integrates multiple
legacy Superfund data collection, reporting and tracking systems,
including CERCLIS, into a single system for one primary source of
Superfund site activity data, records, and accomplishment
documentation. The new Superfund data management system also
consolidates the Superfund program's disparate technical assets into a
national management system with a single architecture on an agency
platform. The new system is adaptable to shifting programmatic
priorities and changing operational needs, and can better address the
growing demands of content management and data exchange.

E. What does this amendment do?

    This direct final rule revises the Operational Abbreviations
section (40 CFR 300.4(b)) and the Definitions section (40 CFR 300.5) of
the NCP to reflect terminological changes necessary for consistency
with EPA's transition from CERCLIS as the Superfund program's planning
and tracking data management system to SEMS. This rule also amends the
Remedial preliminary assessment description (40 CFR 420(b)) to clarify
that the Preliminary Assessment (PA) is performed on only those sites
that have been entered into the SEMS remedial assessment active
inventory.

F. What is the basis for this amendment?

    CERCLA's passage in 1980 launched the Superfund program that
provided EPA the authority needed to respond to threats posed by the
uncontrolled releases of hazardous substances into the environment. The
fundamental purpose of the Superfund program is to address threats and
protect human health and the environment from releases or potential
releases of hazardous substances from abandoned or uncontrolled
hazardous waste sites. To effectively implement the Superfund program,
it is necessary to maintain a repository of planning and accomplishment
data, including resource planning estimates and program targets and
measures. The updated Superfund information system also meets the
requirements of U.S. Code Title 44, Sec.  3506 (a)(1)(A) which direct
Federal agencies to be responsible for ``carrying out the agency's
information resources management activities to improve agency
productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness . . .''.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and
Executive Order 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011), this action is
not a ``significant regulatory action'' and is therefore not subject to
OMB review. This action merely deletes an obsolete reference to a
retired information system and adds minor clarifying text to a
description in the NCP. This action does not impose any requirements on
any entity, including small entities. Therefore, pursuant to the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), after considering
the economic impacts of this action on small entities, I certify that
this action will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. This action does not contain any
unfunded mandates or significantly or uniquely affect small governments
as described in Sections 202 and 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform
Act of 1999 (UMRA) (Pub. L. 104-4). This action does not create new
binding legal requirements that substantially and directly affect
Tribes under Executive Order 13175 (63 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
This action does not have significant Federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999). Because this
action has been exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this
final rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive Order
13045, entitled Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks
and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This action does not
contain any information collections subject to OMB approval under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., nor does it
require any special considerations under Executive Order 12898,
entitled Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low-Income Populations (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
This action does not involve technical standards; thus, the
requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and
Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272) do not apply. The Congressional
Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.,

generally provides that before certain actions may take effect, the
agency promulgating the action must submit a report, which includes a
copy of the action, to each House of the Congress and to the
Comptroller General of the United States. Because this action does not
contain legally binding requirements, it is not subject to the
Congressional Review Act.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 300

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Chemicals,
Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Intergovernmental relations,
Natural resources, Oil pollution, Penalties, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Superfund, Water pollution control, Water
supply.

    Dated: October 28, 2014.
Mathy Stanislaus,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response.

    For the reasons set out in this document, 40 CFR part 300 is
amended as follows:

PART 300--NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION
CONTINGENCY PLAN

0
1. The authority citation for Part 300 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(c)(2); 42 U.S.C. 9601-9657; E.O.
12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; E.O. 12580, 52 FR
2923, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193.

Sec.  300.4  [Amended]

0
2. Amend Sec.  300.4, paragraph (b), by adding in alphabetical order
the term ``SEMS--Superfund Enterprise Management System''.

0
3. Amend Sec.  300.5 by revising the definition ``CERCLIS'' and adding
in alphabetical order the definition ``SEMS'' to read as follows:

Sec.  300.5  Definitions.

* * * * *
    CERCLIS was the abbreviation for the CERCLA Information System.
This system has been retired and has been replaced with SEMS, the
Superfund Enterprise Management System.
* * * * *
    SEMS is the abbreviation for the Superfund Enterprise Management
System. SEMS is EPA's comprehensive data management system that
inventories and tracks information about releases addressed or needing
to be addressed by the CERCLA Superfund program. SEMS consolidates
legacy systems including CERCLIS into a single integrated platform.
SEMS contains information for potential and confirmed hazardous waste
sites addressed under the Superfund remedial and removal programs. SEMS
includes sites in the active site inventory and archived sites. The
active site inventory includes sites on the NPL, and sites not on the
NPL where site assessment, removal, remedial, enforcement, cost
recovery, or oversight activities are being planned or conducted.
Archived sites include non-NPL sites that were formerly in the active
site inventory which have no further site assessment, removal,
remedial, enforcement, cost recovery or oversight needed under the
Federal Superfund program based on available information. New
information may warrant return of an archive site to the active
inventory. Inclusion of a specific site or area in SEMS does not
represent a determination of any party's liability, nor does it
represent a finding that any response action is necessary.''
* * * * *

0
4. Amend Sec.  300.420 by revising paragraph (b)(1) introductory text
to read as follows:

Sec.  300.420  Remedial site evaluation.

* * * * *
    (b) Remedial preliminary assessment. (1) The lead agency shall
perform a remedial PA on all sites entered into the SEMS remedial
assessment active inventory as defined in Sec.  300.5 to:
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D. C. 20460 OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES MEMORANDUM Date: 3/ 25/ 04 Subject: Dimethipin. HED Product Chemistry Chapter for Reregistration Eligibility Decision.

DP Barcode: D299477 Case No.: 3063 PC Code: 118901 From: Danette Drew, Chemist Reregistration Branch 3/ Health Effects Division ( 7509C)

Through: Catherine Eiden, Branch Chief Reregistration Branch 3/ Health Effects Division ( 7509C)

To: Amaris Johnson, CRM Special Review and Reregistration Division ( 7508C)

Please find attached the HED product chemistry chapter for the dimethipin Reregistration Eligibility Decision. Dimethipin RED: Product Chemistry Chapter Barcode: [ D299477]

2 S S CH 3 CH 3 O O O O Executive Summary Dimethipin [ 2,3 dihydro 5,6 dimethyl 1,4 dithiin 1,1,4,4 tetraoxide] is a plant growth regulator for use as a preharvest cotton defoliant.

Dimethipin is a List C chemical. The Dimethipin Phase 4 Review dated 9/ 26/ 91 by C. Swartz required additional product chemistry data concerning solubility ( 830.7840) and octanol/ water partition coefficient ( 830.7550); available data for all of the other physical/ chemical guideline requirements were determined to be acceptable for Phase 5 review, and the registrant had committed to conduct the required studies for all Group A guidelines.

All data requirements are satisfied for the only registered manufacturing use product, the Crompton Manufacturing Company 98% T ( EPA Reg. No. 400 432), except that data are required concerning the UV/ visible absorption of the PAI ( OPPTS 830.7050). Provided that the registrant submits the data required in the attached data summary table for the dimethipin T/ TGAI, and either certifies that the suppliers of beginning materials and the manufacturing process for the 98% T have not changed since the last comprehensive product chemistry review or submits a complete updated product chemistry data package, the Agency has no objections to the reregistration of the dimethipin with respect to product chemistry data requirements.

Product Chemistry Deficiencies Data are required concerning the UV/ visible absorption of the PAI ( OPPTS 830.7050) for the Crompton Manufacturing Company 98% T ( EPA Reg. No. 400 432).

Background Identification of Active Ingredient Table 1. Dimethipin Nomenclature Chemical structure Common name Dimethipin Molecular Formula C6H10O4S2 Molecular Weight 210.26 IUPAC name 2,3 dihydro 5,6 dimethyl 1,4 dithiine 1,1,4,4 tetraoxide CAS name 2,3 dihydro 5,6 dimethyl 1,4 dithiin 1,1,4,4 tetraoxide CAS # 55290 64 7 PC Code 118901 Dimethipin RED: Product Chemistry Chapter Barcode: [ D299477]

Table 1. Dimethipin Nomenclature 3 Current Food/ Feed Site Registration Cotton Table A2. Physicochemical Properties of the Technical Grade Dimethipin Parameter Value Reference Melting point/ range 162 167

C MRID 41655601 pH 4.52 at 30

C ( 1% w: v solution in 50% aqueous dioxane due to insolubility in water) MRID 41655604 Density 1.5935 g/ cm3 at 23

C MRID 41655602 Water solubility 0.46 g/ 100 mL at 25

C MRIDs 41967004, 41967005 Solvent solubility At 25

C: acetone 0.097 g/ mL 1 octanol 79.356 mg/ 100 mL hexane 1.664 mg/ 100 mL methanol 0.05 g/ 100 mL xylene 0.57 g/ 100 mL chloroform 7.92 g/ 100 mL MRIDs 41967004, 41967005 Vapor pressure < 3.81 x 10 7 mm Hg at 24

C MRID 43898701 Dissociation constant, pKa 10.88 +/ 0.39 at 25

C MRID 41655603 Octanol/ water partition coefficient, Log( KOW) 0.66 at 24

C MRID 42282702 UV/ visible absorption spectrum ( not available) Data outstanding Bolded MRIDs were reviewed under the Dimethipin Phase 4 Review dated 9/ 26/ 91. All other MRIDs were reviewed under D300604, 3/ 25/ 04, D. Drew.

Manufacturing use Products A search of the Reference Files System ( REFS) conducted 3/ 13/ 03 identified a single manufacturing use product ( MP) registered under PC Code 118901: the Crompton Manufacturing Company, Inc. ( formerly Uniroyal Chemical Company) 98% T ( EPA Reg. No. 400 432). Dimethipin is a List C reregistration chemical; therefore, only the T/ TGAI is subject to a reregistration eligibility decision.

830.1550 7950 Product Chemistry Data Requirements The current status of the product chemistry data requirements for the Crompton 98% T/ TGAI is presented in the attached data summary table. Refer to this table for a listing of the outstanding product chemistry data requirements. Dimethipin RED: Product Chemistry Chapter Barcode: [ D299477]

4 Case No. 3063 Chemical No. 118901 Case Name: Dimethipin Registrant: Crompton Manufacturing Company, Inc. Product( s): 98% T ( EPA Reg. No. 400 432)

PRODUCT CHEMISTRY DATA SUMMARY Guideline Number Requirement Are Data Requirements Fulfilled? 1 MRID Number 2 830.1550 Product identity and composition Y 3 41943801, CSF 12/ 17/ 92 830.1600 Description of materials used to produce the product Y 41943802 830.1620 Description of production process Y 41943802, 42282701 830.1670 Discussion of formation of impurities Y 41943803 830.1700 Preliminary analysis Y 40361401 4, 41457601 5, 41967001 6 830.1750 Certified limits Y 41967002, CSF 12/ 17/ 92 830.1800 Enforcement analytical method Y 41967003 830.6302 Color Y 40410302 4 830.6303 Physical state Y 40410302 4 830.6304 Odor Y 40410302 4 830.6313 Stability to normal and elevated temperatures, metals, and metal ions Y 40410302 4, 41655605, 41655606 830.7000 pH Y 40410302 4, 41655604 830.7050 UV/ Visible absorption N 830.7200 Melting point/ melting range Y 40410302 4, 41655601 830.7220 Boiling point/ boiling range N/ A 7 830.7300 Density/ relative density/ bulk density Y 40410302 4, 41655602 830.7370 Dissociation constants in water Y 41655603 830.7550 Partition coefficient ( n octanol/ water), shake flask method Y 40410302 4, 42282702 830.7840 Water solubility: column elution method; shake flask method Y 40410302 4, 41967004, 41967005 830.7950 Vapor pressure Y 40410302 4, 43898701 1 Y = Yes; N = No; N/ A = Not Applicable.

2 Bolded references were reviewed under D300406, 3/ 25/ 04, D. Drew; and all other references were reviewed as noted.

3 The name of one impurity listed on the CSF is incorrect.

4 RD Memorandum, 12/ 1/ 89, C. Welch.

5 RD Memorandum, 10/ 24/ 90, C. Welch.

6 RD Memorandum, 11/ 25/ 92, A. Skapars.

7 Data are not required because the TGAI is a solid at room temperature. Dimethipin RED: Product Chemistry Chapter Barcode: [ D299477]

5 AGENCY MEMORANDA CITED IN THIS DOCUMENT DP Barcode( s): RD Memorandum; None Subject: Product Chemistry Review; Uniroyal Chemical Co.; EPA Registration No. 400 UGE; Dimethipin. From: C. Welch To: R. Taylor Dated: 12/ 1/ 89 MRID( s): 40361401 and 40410302 DP Barcode( s): RD Memorandum; None Subject: Product Chemistry Review on Harvarde Technical. From: C. Welch To: R. Taylor Dated: 10/ 24/ 90 MRID( s): 41457601 DP Barcode( s): RD Memorandum; None Subject: Product Chemistry Review; EPA File Symbol 400 UGE; Product Name: Harvarde Technical; Company Name: Uniroyal Chemical Co., Inc. From: A. Skapars To: Product Manager No. 22 ( Giles Parker) Dated: 11/ 25/ 92 MRID( s): 41967001 DP Barcode( s): D300406 Subject: Product Chemistry Data for the Uniroyal Chemical Company 98% T ( EPA Reg. No. 400 432). From: D. Drew To: S. Plummer Dated: 3/ 25/ 04 MRID( s): 41655601 41655606, 41943801 41943803, 41967002 41967005, and 42282701 42282702 Dimethipin RED: Product Chemistry Chapter Barcode: [ D299477]

6 PRODUCT CHEMISTRY CITATIONS Bibliographic citations include only MRIDs containing data which fulfill data requirements.

References ( cited):

40361401 Tsai, A.; Mertz, J.; Hageman, F. ( 1987) Preliminary Analysis of Product Samples to Support Registration of Harvarde ( Dimethipin) Technical. Unpublished study prepared by Uniroyal Chemical Co. 26 p.

40410302 Spare, W.; Steeves, S.; Harned, W. ( 1987) Chemical and Physical Properties of Harvarde ( Dimethipin) Technical. Unpublished study prepared by Uniroyal Chemical Co., Inc. 117 p.

41457601 Uniroyal Chemical Co., Inc. ( 1990) Submittal of Samples of TGAI and Sample of PAI Analytical Standard with Analytical Method for Active Ingredient To Support Registration Application for Harvade Tech. (...): Lab Method No. AC 1086C. Unpublished study. 33 p.

41655601 Riggs, A. ( 1990) The Melting Point Range of Technical Harvarde: Lab Project Number: 89120: GRL 10066. Unpublished study prepared by Uniroyal Chemical Ltd. 14 p.

41655602 Thomson, P. ( 1989) Determination of the Density of Harvarde Using a Helium Pycnometer: Lab Project Number: 89121: GRL 10031. Unpublished study prepared by Uniroyal Chemical Ltd. 15 p.

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