[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft
Prevention Standard; Maserati North America Inc.

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Grant of petition for exemption.

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SUMMARY: This document grants in full the Maserati North America
Inc.'s, (Maserati) petition for an exemption of the Ghibli vehicle line
in accordance with 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from Vehicle Theft
Prevention Standard. This petition is granted because the agency has
determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as
standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and
deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking
requirements of the 49 CFR part 541, Federal Motor Vehicle Theft
Prevention Standard (Theft Prevention Standard).

DATES: The exemption granted by this notice is effective beginning with
the 2016 model year (MY).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Carlita Ballard, Office of
International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, NHTSA, W43-
439, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Ballard's
phone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Her fax number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a petition dated February 5, 2015,
Maserati requested an exemption from the parts-marking requirements of
the Theft Prevention Standard for the Ghibli vehicle line beginning
with MY 2016. The petition requested an exemption from parts-marking
pursuant to 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from Vehicle Theft Prevention
Standard, based on the installation of an antitheft device as standard
equipment for an entire vehicle line.
    Under Sec.  543.5(a), a manufacturer may petition NHTSA to grant an
exemption for one vehicle line per model year. In its petition,
Maserati provided a detailed description and diagram of the identity,
design, and location of the components of the antitheft device for the
Ghibli vehicle line. Maserati stated that all of its vehicles will be
equipped with a passive, Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS), a
Vehicle Alarm System (VTA) and a Keyless Ignition System as standard
equipment beginning with the 2016 model year. Key components of its
SKIS antitheft device will include an Engine Power Control Module, Fuel
Delivery and a Starter Motor Circuit. Maserati's keyless ignition
system will consist of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Transmitter, RFHub and Keyless Ignition Node (KIN). Key components of
Maserati's VTA system are a hood ajar switch, security indicator,
RFHub/Kin and FOBIK, an intrusion and inclination sensor, door ajar
switches, an intrusion module and a central body controller. Maserati
also stated that its VTA system will include an audible and visual
feature that will provide perimeter protection that will monitors the
vehicle doors, ignition switch and deck lid for unauthorized tampering,
and an ultrasonic intrusion sensor, designed to detect motion within
the vehicle. Maserati further stated that if unauthorized tampering
with any of these protected areas is detected, the vehicle's horn/siren
will sound and some of its exterior lamps will flash.
    Maserati stated that the immobilizer device is automatically
activated when the ignition is changed from the run position to the off
position. Once activated, only the use of a valid key can disable
immobilization and allow the vehicle to run. Specifically, Maserati
stated that the device is deactivated by performing an unlock actuation
via the RKE transmitter or by starting the vehicle with a valid RFHub
key. Maserati stated that to start the vehicle, the driver must press
and hold the brake pedal while pressing the START/STOP button. The
system takes over and engages the starter causing the starter motor to
run and disengage automatically when the engine is running. Maserati
stated that the RFHub contains and controls the SKIS, preventing the
engine from running more than 2 seconds unless a valid FOBIK key is
used to start the engine. Maserati also stated that the vehicle's key
fob with RKE transmitter, RFHub and the KIN contains over 50,000
possible electronic key combinations and allows the driver to operate
the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the RKE
transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
    Maserati's submission is considered a complete petition as required
by 49 CFR 543.7, in that it meets the general requirements contained in
Sec.  543.5 and the specific content requirements of Sec.  543.6.
    In addressing the specific content requirements of 543.6, Maserati
provided information on the reliability and durability of its proposed
device. To ensure reliability and durability of the device, Maserati
conducted tests based on its own specified standards. Maserati provided
a detailed list of the tests conducted (i.e., low and high temperature
exposure on system components, resistance for humidity, ice, water
immersion, dust exposure, and drop shock on surfaces). Maserati also
stated that the VTA, including the immobilizer device and its related
components must meet design and durability requirements for full
vehicle useful life (10 years/120k miles). Maserati stated that it
believes that its device is reliable and durable because it complied
with specified requirements for each test.
    Maserati stated that based on MY 2010 theft data published by
NHTSA, its

antitheft and immobilizer-installed vehicles have historically
experienced extremely low to zero theft rates. Maserati informed the
agency that its immobilizer antitheft device has been installed on its
Quattroporte vehicles as standard equipment since MY 2007 and believes
that its advanced. Maserati compared its Quattroporte vehicle line to
its Ghibli vehicle line. Maserati stated that its Ghibli vehicle line
incorporates identical vehicle/system architecture as its Quattroporte
vehicle line. Maserati further stated that the vehicle powertrain,
electrical and other vehicle systems are similar in construction and
design as the Ghibli vehicle line. Theft rate data reported in Federal
Register notices published by the agency show that the theft rate for
the Quattroporte vehicle line, using an average of three MYs' data
(2010-2012) is 0.0000, which is significantly lower than the median
theft rate established by the agency. There is no available theft data
for the Ghibli vehicle line. Maserati believes that the low theft rate
experienced by the immobilizer-installed Quattroporte vehicle line
demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed immobilizer device to be
installed on the Ghibli vehicle line.
    Based on the supporting evidence submitted by Maserati on its
device, the agency believes that the antitheft device for the Ghibli
vehicle line is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring
motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking requirements
of the Theft Prevention Standard (49 CFR 541). Pursuant to 49 U.S.C.
33106 and 49 CFR 543.7 (b), the agency grants a petition for exemption
from the parts-marking requirements of Part 541 either in whole or in
part, if it determines that, based upon substantial evidence, the
standard equipment antitheft device is likely to be as effective in
reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the
parts-marking requirements of Part 541. The agency finds that Maserati
has provided adequate reasons for its belief that the antitheft device
for the Maserati Ghibli vehicle line is likely to be as effective in
reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the
parts-marking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard (49 CFR
part 541). This conclusion is based on the information Maserati
provided about its device.
    The agency concludes that the device will provide the five types of
performance listed in Sec.  543.6(a)(3): Promoting activation; attract
attention to the efforts of an unauthorized person to enter or move a
vehicle by means other than a key; preventing defeat or circumvention
of the device by unauthorized persons; preventing operation of the
vehicle by unauthorized entrants; and ensuring the reliability and
durability of the device.
    For the foregoing reasons, the agency hereby grants in full
Maserati's petition for exemption for the Maserati Ghibli vehicle line
from the parts-marking requirements of 49 CFR part 541. The agency
notes that 49 CFR part 541, Appendix A-1, identifies those lines that
are exempted from the Theft Prevention Standard for a given model year.
49 CFR part 543.7(f) contains publication requirements incident to the
disposition of all Part 543 petitions. Advanced listing, including the
release of future product nameplates, the beginning model year for
which the petition is granted and a general description of the
antitheft device is necessary in order to notify law enforcement
agencies of new vehicle lines exempted from the parts-marking
requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard.
    If Maserati decides not to use the exemption for this line, it must
formally notify the agency. If such a decision is made, the line must
be fully marked according to the requirements under 49 CFR parts 541.5
and 541.6 (marking of major component parts and replacement parts).
    NHTSA notes that if Maserati wishes in the future to modify the
device on which this exemption is based, the company may have to submit
a petition to modify the exemption. Part 543.7(d) states that a Part
543 exemption applies only to vehicles that belong to a line exempted
under this part and equipped with the antitheft device on which the
line's exemption is based. Further, Part 543.9(c)(2) provides for the
submission of petitions ``to modify an exemption to permit the use of
an antitheft device similar to but differing from the one specified in
that exemption.''
    The agency wishes to minimize the administrative burden that Part
543.9(c)(2) could place on exempted vehicle manufacturers and itself.
The agency did not intend in drafting Part 543 to require the
submission of a modification petition for every change to the
components or design of an antitheft device. The significance of many
such changes could be de minimis. Therefore, NHTSA suggests that if the
manufacturer contemplates making any changes, the effects of which
might be characterized as de minimis, it should consult the agency
before preparing and submitting a petition to modify.

    Under authority delegated in 49 CFR Part 1.95.
Raymond R. Posten,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0726]
RIN 1625-AA00

Temporary Safety Zone: Astoria Regatta Assoc. Display, Astoria,
OR

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
the Astoria Regatta Assoc. Display to be held on the waters of the
Columbia River in the vicinity of Astoria's waterfront in Astoria,
Oregon. The safety zone will restrict vessels from entering the
designated area during the fireworks display. This temporary rule is
needed to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the
event.

DATES: This regulation is effective from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on
August 9, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-0726 and are available online
at www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or
copying at two locations: the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S.
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and Coast Guard
Sector Portland, 6767 N. Basin Ave., Portland, OR 97217 between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BM2 Joshua Lehner, c/o Captain of the
Port Portland, 6767 N. Basin Ave, Portland, OR 97217-3992, and (503)
240-9311.

Regulatory Information

    We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this
regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) and 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing an NPRM and for
making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the
Federal Register. The emergent and dynamic nature of the event did not
allow previous notice. Publishing a NPRM would be contrary to public
interest since immediate action is necessary to ensure the safety of
vessels and spectators. If normal notice and comment procedures were
followed, this rule would not become effective until after the date of
the event. For this reason, following the normal rule making procedures
in this case would be impracticable and contrary to the interests of
public safety.

Background and Purpose

    The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone to allow
for a safe fireworks display. This event occurs on the Columbia River
in the vicinity of Astoria's waterfront, Astoria, Oregon and is
scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. and last until 11:30 p.m. on August 9,
2008. This event may result in a number of recreational vessels
congregating near the fireworks display. The firework display poses
several dangers to the public including excessive noise, falling
firework debris and possible explosion. Accordingly, the safety zone is
needed to protect watercraft and their occupants from safety hazards
associated with the event. This safety zone will be enforced by
representatives of the Captain of the Port Portland. The Captain of the
Port may be assisted by other federal, state, and local agencies.

Discussion of Rule

    This temporary rule will create a safety zone to assist in
minimizing the inherent dangers associated with fireworks display.
These dangers include, but are not limited to, excessive noise, falling
firework debris and possible explosion. The Coast Guard, through this
action, intends to promote the safety of personnel, vessels, and
facilities in the area. Due to these concerns, public safety requires
these regulations to provide for the safety of life on the navigable
waters.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under section
3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does
not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order. The Coast Guard expects the economic
impact of this temporary rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory
Evaluation under the regulatory policies and procedures of DHS is
unnecessary. This expectation is based on the fact that the safety zone
established by this rule encompasses a relatively small area on the
Columbia River near Astoria's Waterfront in Astoria, OR, does not shut
down the shipping lane, and will be of very short duration. This
regulation is established for the benefit and safety of the
recreational boating public, and any negative recreational boating
impact is offset by the benefits of allowing the fireworks display.
This rule will be effective from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on August 09,
2008. For the above reasons, the Coast Guard does not anticipate any
significant economic impact.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. This rule will affect the following entities, some of which
may be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in a portion of the Columbia River during the time
mentioned under
    Background and Purpose. This safety zone will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
due to its short duration and small area. The only vessels likely to be
impacted will be recreational boaters, small passenger vessel operators
and commercial barge operators. Because the impacts of this proposal
are expected to be so minimal, the Coast Guard certifies under 605(b)
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) that this
temporary rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business

Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions
annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If
you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-
888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).

Collection of Information

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

Federalism

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13132 and have
determined that this rule does not have implications for federalism
under that order.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
governs the issuance of Federal regulations that require unfunded
mandates. An unfunded mandate is a regulation that requires a state,
local, or tribal government or the private sector to incur direct costs
without the Federal Government's having first provided the funds to pay
those unfunded mandate costs. This rule will not impose an unfunded
mandate.

Taking of Private Property

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

Civil Justice Reform

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

Protection of Children

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

Indian Tribal Governments

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

Energy Effects

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

Technical Standards

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

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.lD
and Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 5100.1, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded,
under the Instruction, that there are no factors in this case that
would limit the use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of
the Instruction. Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded, under
figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction, from further
environmental documentation because it establishes a safety zone. A
final ``Environmental Analysis Check List'' and a final ``Categorical
Exclusion Determination'' will be available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine Safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and Record
Keeping Requirements, Security Measures, and Waterways.

0
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 50
U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g), 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. A temporary section in 165.T13-053 is added to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T13-053  Safety Zone; Astoria Regatta Assoc. Display,
Astoria, Oregon.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: The waters of
the Columbia River from surface to bottom, encompassed by lines
connecting the following points: from the southern bank of the Columbia
River at latitude 46[deg]11'34'' N, longitude 123[deg]48'33'' W, thence
North to 46[deg]11'52'' N, 123[deg]48'35'' W, thence East to latitude
46[deg]11'52'' N, longitude 123[deg]48'19'' W thence to the southern
shoreline located at 46[deg]11'39'' N, 123[deg]48'13'' W and continuing
back along the shoreline to the first point in the vicinity of
Astoria's waterfront on the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon.
    (b) Enforcement period. This rule will be in effect from 8:30 p.m.
to approximately 11:30 p.m. on August 9, 2008 in the described waters
of the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon.
    (c) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23 of this part, no person or vessel not participating in the
actual fireworks display may enter or remain in this zone unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated
representatives. Vessels and persons granted authorization to enter the
safety zone shall obey all lawful orders or directions of the Captain
of the Port or his designated representatives.
    (d) Vessels wishing to request permission to enter the safety zone
may contact the official patrol on VHF Channel 16 or by calling 503-
240-9311.

    Dated: July 21, 2008.
F.G. Myer,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Portland.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 23 (Monday, February 6, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 9388]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2017-0007; OMB No. 1660-0029]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Approval and Coordination of Requirements To Use the
NETC for Extracurricular and Training Activities

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity
to comment on a revision of a currently approved information
collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
this notice seeks comments concerning the collection of information
required to request training space and/or housing for emergency
preparedness training conducted at the Federal Emergency Management
Agency's National Emergency Training Center (NETC).

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 7, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use
only one of the following means to submit comments:
    (1) Online. Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID
FEMA-2017-0007. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of
Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street SW., 8NE, Washington, DC 20472-
3100.
    All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket
ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material,
all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov, and will include any
personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this
information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act
notice that is available via the link in the footer of
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Merril Sollenberger,
Administrative Specialist, FEMA, U.S. Fire Administration, (301) 447-
1179 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management
Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at email
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207,
authorizes the President to establish a program of disaster
preparedness that utilizes services of all appropriate agencies and
includes training and exercises. Section 611 of the Stafford Act (42
U.S.C. 5196) directs that the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) may conduct training for the purpose of emergency preparedness.
In response, FEMA established the National Emergency Training Center
(NETC), located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The NETC site has facilities
and housing available for those participating in emergency preparedness
training and a request for use of these areas must be made in advance
of the need for such.

Collection of Information

    Title: Approval and Coordination of Requirements to Use the NETC
for Extracurricular and Training Activities.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0029.
    FEMA Forms: FEMA Form 119-17-1, Request for Housing Accommodations;
FEMA Form 119-17-2, Request for Use of NETC Facilities.
    Abstract: FEMA established the National Emergency Training Center
(NETC), located in Emmitsburg, Maryland to offer training for the
purpose of emergency preparedness. The NETC site has facilities and
housing available for those participating in emergency preparedness.
When training space and/or housing is required for those attending the
training, a request for use of these areas must be made in advance and
this collection provides the mechanism for such requests to be made.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government;
State, Local or Tribal Government; individuals or households; and
business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 60.
    Number of Responses: 120.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12 hours.
    Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents for the
hour burden is $407.04. The annual costs to respondents' operations and
maintenance costs for technical services is $956.40. There are no
annual start-up or capital costs. The cost to the Federal Government is
$1,014.60.

Comments

    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption
above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b)
evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

    Dated: January 27, 2017.
Richard W. Mattison,
Records Management Program Chief, Mission Support, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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03/ 10/ 2005 09: 15 AM From: Juan Parra/ DC/ USEPA/ US To: AH Witryol ( Niagara) Cc: Hugh Davis/ DC/ USEPA/ US@ EPA Subject Re: March 28 Final Date for comments Hi Amy:

The comment period for this request is 30 days. The email went out on February 28, 2005. Therefore the comment period ends March 28, 2005.

I hope you I clarified this for you. Unfortunately we need to make a quick determination for this variance and we cannot extend the deadline further.

Juan Parra Environmental Engineer U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ____________________________________________________________________________

03/ 10/ 2005 08: 43 AM From: AH Witryol ( Niagara) To: Juan Parra/ DC/ USEPA/ US@ EPA Cc: Hugh Davis/ DC/ USEPA/ US@ EPA Subject: Re: March 28 Final Date for comments Hi Juan  I thought the extension was going to be 30 days?

Amy ____________________________________________________________________________  Original Message

03/ 10/ 2005 8: 36 AM From: Juan Parra/ DC/ USEPA/ US@ EPA To: Guardian, Heritage and AH Witryol ( Niagara) Cc: Hugh Davis/ DC/ USEPA/ US@ EPA Subject: March 28 Final Date for comments WE HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE ( UPON A REQUEST FROM A COMMENTER) TO MARCH 28, 200 NO FUTHER EXTENSIONS WILL BE MADE.

See attached file: Selenium variance notice for comment . doc Juan Parra Environmental Engineer U. S. Environmental Protection Agency


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2014-N-0192]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office
of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Establishing and
Maintaining a List of United States Dairy Product Manufacturers/
Processors With Interest in Exporting

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a
proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Fax written comments on the collection of information by June
23, 2014.

ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on the information collection are
received, OMB recommends that written comments be faxed to the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer,
FAX:<PHONE_NUMBER>, or emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>All
comments should be identified with the OMB control number 0910-0509.
Also include the FDA docket number found in brackets in the heading of
this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FDA PRA Staff, Office of Operations,
Food and Drug Administration, 8455 Colesville Rd., COLE-14526, Silver
Spring, MD 20993-0002<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has
submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for
review and clearance.

Establishing and Maintaining Lists of U.S. Milk Product Manufacturers/
Processors With Interest in Exporting (OMB Control Number 0910-0509)--
Extension

    The United States exports a large volume and variety of foods in
international trade. For certain food products, foreign governments may
require assurances from the responsible authority of the country of
origin of an imported food that the processor of the food is in
compliance with applicable country of origin regulatory requirements.
With regard to U.S. milk products, FDA is the competent U.S. food
safety authority to provide this information to foreign governments. We
provide the requested information about processors in the form of
lists. The lists are provided to the foreign governments and also
posted online at http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/ImportsExports/Exporting/default.htm. The term ``milk product'', for
purposes of this information collection, includes products defined in
21 CFR 1240.3(j) and any product requested by foreign governments to be
included in this list process.
    We currently provide Chile a list of U.S. milk product
manufacturers/processors that have expressed interest in exporting
their products to Chile, are subject to our jurisdiction, and are not
the subject of a pending judicial enforcement action (i.e., an
injunction or seizure) or a pending warning letter. In the Federal
Register of June 22, 2005 (70 FR 36190), we announced the availability
of a revised guidance document entitled ``Establishing and Maintaining
a List of U.S. Dairy Product Manufacturers/Processors with Interest in
Exporting to Chile.'' The guidance can be found at http://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/guidancedocumentsregulatoryinformation/ucm078936.htm.
    FDA was asked to provide a list to China in response to China's
State General Administration of the People's Republic of China for
Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) issuance of
Administrative Measures for Registration of Overseas Manufacturers,
known as AQSIQ Decree 145. Accordingly, we established and maintain for
China a list that identifies U.S. milk product manufacturers/processors
that have expressed interest to us in exporting milk products to China,
are subject to our jurisdiction, and are not the subject of a pending
judicial enforcement action (i.e., an injunction or seizure) or a
pending warning letter. On January 9, 2014, we issued a guidance
document entitled ``Establishing and Maintaining a List of U.S. Milk
Product Manufacturers/Processors with Interest in Exporting to China.''
The guidance can be found at http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/ImportsExports/ucm378777.htm.
    As noted, we provided the new list to China in response to AQSIQ
Decree 145. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320.13, FDA requested emergency
OMB review and approval of the collections of information found in the
guidance document. The routine course of OMB approval would not have
been in the best interest of the public health because it would have
delayed our ability to collect the information from firms and, thus,
would have been disruptive in our efforts to facilitate services that
have been requested by China in AQSIQ Decree 145. OMB granted the
approval under the emergency clearance procedures on November 7, 2013.
    The guidance documents are published under the authority of section
701(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 371(h)),
which authorizes the Secretary to develop guidance documents with
public participation presenting the views of the Secretary on matters
under the jurisdiction of FDA.
    The guidance documents explain what information firms should submit
to us in order to be considered for inclusion on the lists and what
criteria we intend to use to determine eligibility for placement on the
lists. The guidance documents also explain how we intend to update the
list and how we intend to communicate any new information to the
government that requested the list. Finally, the guidance documents
note that the information is provided voluntarily by firms with the
understanding that it will be posted on our Web site and communicated
to, and possibly further disseminated by, the government that requested
the list; thus, we consider the information on the lists to be
information that is not protected from disclosure under 5 U.S.C.
552(b)(4).
    Application for inclusion on each list is voluntary. In the
guidance documents, we recommend that U.S. firms that want to be placed
on either list send the following information to us: Name and address
of the firm and the manufacturing plant; name, telephone number, and
email address (if available) of the contact person; a list of products
presently shipped and expected to be shipped in the next 3 years;
identities of agencies that inspect the plant and the date of last
inspection; plant number and copy of last inspection notice; and, if
other than an FDA inspection, copy of last inspection report. We
request that this information be updated every 2 years.
    We use the information submitted by firms to determine their
eligibility for placement on the list, which is published on our Web
site. The purpose of the list is to help the governments of Chile and
China in their determination of which U.S. milk product manufacturers
are eligible to export to their respective countries.
    Description of Respondents: Respondents to this information
collection include U.S. food product manufacturers/processors subject
to our jurisdiction that wish to export products requested by foreign
governments to be included in this list process.
    In the Federal Register of February 18, 2014 (79 FR 9221) FDA
published a 60-day notice requesting public comment on the proposed
collection of information. Two comments were received; however, they
were not responsive to the information collection topics solicited in
the notice.
    FDA estimates the burden of this collection of information as
follows:

                                 Table 1--Estimated Annual Reporting Burden \1\
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                                                     Number of                        Average
            Activity                 Number of     responses per   Total annual     burden per      Total hours
                                    respondents     respondent       responses       response
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New written requests to be                   125               1             125             1.5             188
 placed on the list.............
Biennial update.................             125               1             125               1             125
Occasional updates..............              50               1              50          \2\0.5              25
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    Total.......................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............             338
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\1\ There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of
  information.
\2\ 30 minutes.

    The estimate of the number of firms that will submit new written
requests to be placed on the list, biennial updates, and occasional
updates is based on the FDA's experience maintaining the list over the
past 8 years. The estimate of the number of hours that it will take a
firm to gather the information needed to be placed on the list or
update its information is based on FDA's experience with firms
submitting similar requests. FDA believes that the information to be
submitted will be readily available to the firms.
    Based on submissions received for the Chile list over the past 3
years and the China list over the past 3 months, we estimate that,
annually, an average of 100 new firms will submit written requests to
be placed on the China list and 25 new firms will seek to be placed on
the Chile list, reported as 125 total respondents on line 1 of table 1.
We estimate that a firm will require 1.5 hours to read the guidance, to
gather the information needed, and to prepare a communication to FDA
that contains the information and requests that the firm be placed on
the list, for a total of 187.5 burden hours, rounded to 188, as
reported on line 1 of table 1. Under the guidance, every 2 years each
firm on the list must provide updated information in order to remain on
the list.
    There are approximately 250 firms on the 2 lists combined. We
estimate that, each year, approximately half of the firms on the list,
125 firms, will resubmit the information to remain on the list. We
estimate that a firm already on the list will require 1 hour to
biennially update and resubmit the information to us, including time
reviewing the information and corresponding with us, for a total of 125
hours. In addition, we expect that, each year, approximately 50 firms
will need to submit an occasional update and each firm will require 0.5
hour to prepare a communication to us reporting the change, for a total
of 125 hours.

    Dated: May 16, 2014.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-11927 Filed 5-22-14; 8:45 am]
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