[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 23232-23239]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08927]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0821; FRL-9945-10-Region 6]

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Louisiana;
Revisions to the New Source Review State Implementation Plan; Air
Permit Procedure Revisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing
approval of portions of ten revisions to the Louisiana New Source
Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Louisiana
Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). These revisions to the
Louisiana SIP provide updates to the minor NSR and nonattainment new
source review (NNSR) permit programs in Louisiana contained within the
Chapter 5 Permit Procedures and Chapter 6 Regulations on Control of
Emissions through the Use of Emission Reduction Credits (ERC) Banking
rules as initially submitted on November 15, 1993, and the subsequent
rule amendments for Air Permit Procedure revisions submitted through
November 3, 2014. The EPA's final action will incorporate these rules
into the federally approved SIP. The rules generally enhance the SIP
and were evaluated in accordance with CAA guidelines for the EPA action
on SIP submittals and general rulemaking authority. This proposed
action is consistent with the requirements of section 110 of the CAA.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before May 20, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R06-
OAR-2014-0821, at http://www.regulations.gov or via email to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from
Regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any comment received to its public
docket. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio,
video, etc.) must be accompanied by a written comment. The written
comment is considered the official comment and should include
discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA will generally not

consider comments or comment contents located outside of the primary
submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or other file sharing system). For
additional submission methods, please contact Stephanie Kordzi, 214-
665-7520<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For the full EPA public comment
policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general
guidance on making effective comments, please visit http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.
    Docket: The index to the docket for this action is available
electronically at www.regulations.gov and in hard copy at the EPA
Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas. While all
documents in the docket are listed in the index, some information may
be publicly available only at the hard copy location (e.g., copyrighted
material), and some may not be publicly available at either location
(e.g., CBI).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Kordzi, telephone (214) 665-
7520<EMAIL_ADDRESS>To inspect the hard copy materials,
please schedule an appointment with Stephanie Kordzi at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
Mr. Bill Deese at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,''
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean the EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Summary of State SIP Submittals for Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 Air
Permit Program
    A. November 15, 1993, Submittal
    B. November 10, 1994, Submittal
    C. July 25, 1997, Submittal
    D. June 22, 1998, Submittal
    E. June 27, 2003, Submittal
    F. May 5, 2006, Submittal
    G. November 9, 2007, Submittal
    H. August 14, 2009, Submittal
    I. August 29, 2013, Submittal
    J. November 3, 2014, Submittal
II. Evaluation
    A. Revisions to the NSR Air Permit Procedures
    B. Does the proposed approval of the Louisiana minor and
nonattainment NSR Air Permit procedure revisions interfere with
attainment, reasonable further progress, or any other applicable
requirement of the Act?
III. Proposed Action
IV. Incorporation by Reference
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Summary of State SIP Submittals for Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 Air
Permit Program

    The EPA is proposing approval of the SIP revisions submitted by the
State of Louisiana. The proposed revisions modify Louisiana's minor NSR
and NNSR Chapters 5 Permit Procedure and Chapter 6 Regulations on
Control of Emissions through the Use of Emission Reduction Credits
(ERC) Banking rules enacted at Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC)
33:III.501, 502, 503, 504, 511, 513.A.2., 513.A.3, 513.A.4., 513.A.5.,
513.A.6., 513.B., 513.C., 515, 517, 519.A., 519.B., 521, 523, 525, 527,
529, 601, 603, 605, 607, 615, and 619. The revisions provide clarity to
the rules, correct contradictory language, update permit application
and fee requirements, revise the rules to conform to the latest
Louisiana laws, and add to the ``Insignificant Activities List''.

A. November 15, 1993, Submittal

    On November 15, 1993, the LDEQ submitted revisions to the SIP. This
SIP submittal incorporated revisions to the Louisiana Administrative
Code (LAC) during the year 1993. It includes final revised regulation
enacted at LAC 33:III, sections 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 507, 511, 513,
515, 517, 519, 521, 523, 525, 527, 529, and 533. The EPA is proposing
to take action on sections 501, 502, 503, 511, 513, 515, 517, 519, 523,
525, 527, and 529. The EPA already approved section 504 (NNSR
Procedures) into the SIP on October 10, 1997, 62 FR 52948. The 504
rules were then subsumed into later SIP approval revisions. The EPA
returned sections 505, 507, and 533 due to their association with the
Title V operating permit program requirements to the LDEQ on August 4,
2015. The EPA is not taking action and severing section 513.A.1 (which
references section 531), section 519.C. (which references section 531),
and section 531 regarding public notice. Those specific sections will
be addressed in a separate action. The EPA is not taking action and is
severing section 501.B.1.d. at this time.

B. November 10, 1994, Submittal

    On November 10, 1994, the LDEQ submitted revisions to the SIP. This
SIP submittal incorporated revisions to the LAC published in the
Louisiana Register on November 20, 1994. It includes final revised
regulations enacted at LAC 33:III, sections 501, 507, 517, 521, 527,
and 533. The EPA is proposing to take action on sections 501, 517, 521,
and 527. The EPA returned sections 507 and 533 due to their association
with the title V operating permit program requirements to LDEQ on
August 4, 2015.

C. July 25, 1997, Submittal

    On July 25, 1997, the LDEQ submitted the 1996 General revisions to
the SIP. This SIP submittal incorporated revisions to LAC 33:III,
sections 501, 504, 509, and 517 adopted during 1996. The EPA is
proposing action on section 517. The EPA already approved sections 501,
504 and 509 on November 5, 2015 (80 FR 68451). Section 504 was approved
in 1997 as noted above and revisions have been subsumed into the SIP
since the EPA's last action approving changes to the 504 rules on
September 30, 2002 (67 FR 61260).

D. June 22, 1998, Submittal

    On June 22, 1998, the LDEQ submitted the 1997 General revisions to
the SIP. This SIP submittal incorporated revisions to the LAC during
the year 1997 and revisions to the LAC not previously federally
approved. It includes final revised regulation at LAC 33:III, sections
501, 509, and 517. The EPA is proposing action on sections 501 and 517.
The EPA already approved section 509 on November 5, 2015 (80 FR 68451).

E. June 27, 2003, Submittal

    On June 27, 2003, the LDEQ submitted the 2002 General revisions to
the SIP. This SIP submittal incorporated revisions to the LAC during
the year 2002. It includes final revised regulation LAC 33:III, section
501 covering the insignificant activities list. The EPA is proposing
action on section 501.

F. May 5, 2006, Submittal

    On May 5, 2006, the LDEQ submitted the 2005 General revisions to
the SIP. This SIP submittal incorporated revisions to the LAC during
the year 2005 and revisions to the LAC not previously federally
approved. It includes final revised regulation sections LAC 33:III.501,
504, 505, 507, 509, 517, and 521. The EPA is proposing action on
sections 501, 517, and 521. Since the last approval of section 504 in
2002, the EPA approved changes to section 504 as well as section 509 on
November 5, 2015 (80 FR 68451). The EPA returned to LDEQ sections 505
and 507.C.3. due to their association with the title V operating permit
program requirements on August 4, 2015. The EPA returned to LDEQ
sections 507.H.4 and 507.H.5.d. due to their association with the title
V operating permit program requirements on February 2, 2016.

G. November 9, 2007, Submittal

    On November 9, 2007, the LDEQ submitted the 2006 General revisions
to the SIP. This SIP submittal incorporated revisions to the LAC during
the year 2006 and revisions to the LAC not previously federally
approved. It includes final revised regulation sections at LAC
33:III.501, 504, 509,

513, 531, and 607. The EPA is proposing action on sections 513.A.2. and
513.A.6. The EPA already approved sections 501, 504, 509, and 607 on
November 5, 2015 (80 FR 68451). The EPA is not taking action and
severing section 513.A.1. (which references section 531) and section
531 regarding public notice. Those specific sections will be addressed
in a separate action.

H. August 14, 2009, Submittal

    On August 14, 2009, the LDEQ submitted the 2007 General revisions
to the SIP. This SIP submittal incorporated revisions to the LAC during
the year 2007 and includes revisions to the LAC not previously
federally approved. It includes final revised regulation sections LAC
33:III.501, 504, 505, 506, and 507 contained in Chapter 5. It also
includes final revised regulation sections LAC 33:III.603, 605, 607,
613, and 615 contained in Chapter 6. The EPA is proposing action on
section 501. The EPA already approved sections 504, 603, 605, 607, 613,
and 615 on November 5, 2015 (80 FR 68451). The EPA already approved
section 506 on April 17, 2014, (79 FR 21631). The EPA returned section
505 to LDEQ on February 2, 2016, because it addresses the Acid Rain
Program Permitting Requirements, which are implemented in the title V
program rather than the SIP. The EPA returned section 507 to LDEQ on
February 2, 2016, because it concerns the title V program which is not
part of a SIP.

I. August 29, 2013, Submittal

    On August 29, 2013, the LDEQ submitted the 2008-2010 Volatile
Organic Compounds Rule SIP Revision. This SIP submittal incorporated
revisions to the LAC during the years 2008-2010 and includes revisions
to final revised regulation section LAC 33:III.523. The EPA is
proposing action on section 523.

J. November 3, 2014, Submittal

    On November 3, 2014, the LDEQ submitted the 2011-2013 Permit Rule
revisions to the SIP. This SIP submittal incorporated revisions to the
LAC during the years 2011-2012. It includes final revised regulation
sections LAC 33:III.211, 223, 317, 319, 501, 502, 503, 504, 523, 537,
601, 603, 605, 607, 615, 619, and 2132. The EPA is proposing action on
sections 501, 502, 503, 504, 523, 601, 603, 605, 607, 615, and 619. The
LDEQ withdrew sections 211 and 223 from SIP consideration by letter on
December 2, 2015. The EPA is not acting on sections 317, 319, and 2132
because this action only addresses Chapters 5 and 6. The EPA is not
taking action on section 537 (AQ286) and revised citation
501.B.2.d.i.(a) (AQ270) because the original 2008-2010 rule revision
containing these sections was never submitted to the EPA. The EPA is
not taking action and is severing section 501.B.1.d. at this time.
    Table 1 below summarizes the changes that are in the SIP revision
submittals. A summary of the EPA's evaluation of each section and the
basis for our proposed approval is included in this rulemaking. The
accompanying Technical Support Document (TSD) includes a detailed
evaluation of the submittals and our rationale. The TSD may be accessed
online at www.regulations.gov, Docket No. EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0821.

                       Table 1--Summary of Each NSR SIP Submittal Affected by This Action
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           Title of SIP submittal             submitted  to  Date of  state          Regulations affected
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Air Permit Procedure Revisions.............      11/15/1993            1993  Sections 501, 502, 503, 511, 513,
                                                                              515, 517, 519.A., 519.B., 521,
                                                                              523, 525, 527, and 529.
Air Permit Procedure Revisions.............      11/10/1994      11/20/1994  Sections 501, 517, 521, and 527.
Air Permit Procedure Revisions.............       7/25/1997            1996  Section 517.
Air Permit Procedure Revisions.............       6/22/1998            1997  Sections 501 and 517.
Air Permit Procedure Revisions.............       6/27/2003            2002  Section 501.
Air Permit Procedure and ERC Banking               5/5/2006            2005  Sections 501, 517, and 521.
 Revisions.
Air Permit Procedure and ERC Banking              11/9/2007            2006  Section 513.
 Revisions.
Air Permit Procedure Revisions.............       8/14/2009            2007  Section 501.
2008-2010 Volatile Organic Compounds Rule..       8/29/2013       9/20/2008  Section 523.
2011-2013 Permit Rule SIP Revision.........       11/3/2014            2011  Sections 501, 502, 503, 504, 523,
                                                                              601, 603, 605, 615, and 619.
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II. Evaluation

A. Revisions to the NSR Air Permit Procedures

    We evaluated the SIP submissions and are proposing approval of the
Louisiana Permit Procedures Revisions and ERC Banking Provisions, as
identified, beginning with the November 15, 1993, through the November
3, 2014, submissions. The Act at section 110(a)(2)(C) requires states
to develop and submit to the EPA for approval into the SIP,
preconstruction review programs applicable to new and modified
stationary sources of air pollutants for attainment and nonattainment
areas that cover both major and minor new sources and modifications,
collectively referred to as the NSR SIP. The CAA NSR SIP program is
composed of three separate programs: Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD), NNSR, and Minor NSR. PSD is established in part C
of title I of the CAA and applies in areas that meet the National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), i.e., ``attainment areas'', as
well as areas where there is insufficient information to determine if
the area meets the NAAQS, i.e., ``unclassifiable areas.'' The NNSR SIP
program is established in part D of title I of the CAA and applies in
areas that are not in attainment of the NAAQS, i.e., ``nonattainment
areas.'' The Minor NSR SIP program addresses construction or
modification activities that do not emit, or have the potential to
emit, beyond certain major source thresholds and thus do not qualify as
``major'' and applies regardless of the designation of the area in
which a source is located. This particular SIP action will address the
minor NSR and NNSR permitting programs.
    The EPA regulations governing the criteria that states must satisfy
for the EPA approval of the NSR programs as part of the SIP are
contained in 40 CFR 51.160-51.166. However, the PSD rules are not being
evaluated in this action and therefore 40 CFR 51.166 does not provide a
basis for a decision in this proposal. In addition, there are several
provisions in 40 CFR part 51 that apply generally to all SIP revisions.
As stated

above, 40 CFR 51.160 establishes the enforceable procedures that all
NSR programs must include. 40 CFR 51.160-51.164 require that a SIP
revision demonstrate that the adopted rules will not interfere with any
applicable requirement concerning attainment and reasonable further
progress, or any other applicable requirement of the CAA. Based upon
our evaluation of the submittals, the EPA has concluded that the
submittals as ultimately revised meet the requirements of the CAA
section 110(a).
    Our evaluation found that May 20, 2012 and November 20, 2012
adopted revisions to the NNSR program, submitted on November 3, 2014
revised the program to address all nonattainment area pollutants and
was necessary to ensure the Louisiana NNSR offset bank is able to be
used in future instances where the State is designated nonattainment
for other criteria pollutants. Prior to this action, the EPA proposed
full approval of the major PSD and NNSR permitting program update, (80
FR 50240), specifically those NNSR requirements submitted prior to
November 3, 2014. That action was finalized on November 5, 2015 (80 FR
68451).
    Our evaluation of the proposed minor NSR revisions found the
proposed revisions address requirements that enhance the SIP. These
changes (1) define insignificant activities that will not require
permitting; (2) correct contradictory language in the insignificant
activities list; (3) provide edits to the Permit Procedure Rule as
requested by the EPA; (4) include procedures for incorporating test
results; (5) unify and streamline name and ownership changes for all
media; and (6) revise references to various LDEQ divisions. All of
these changes will help to ensure that the LA Minor NSR rules to meet
the CAA requirements.

B. Does the proposed approval of the Louisiana minor and nonattainment
NSR Air Permit procedure revisions interfere with attainment,
reasonable further progress, or any other applicable requirement of the
Act?

    We have determined that the regulations submitted to the EPA for
approval as SIP revisions meet the requirements of CAA section 110(l).
The EPA's conclusion is based upon a line-by-line comparison of the
proposed revisions with the federal requirements. The goal is to
demonstrate that the proposed revisions will not interfere with the
attainment of the NAAQS, Rate of Progress, RFP or any other applicable
requirement of the CAA.
    The EPA prepared a CAA section 110(l) analysis in its review of the
proposed list to serve as a basis for demonstrating noninterference for
the affected pollutants for any applicable requirement for attainment
and reasonable further progress such as: (1) Turning a maintenance area
back into a nonattainment area; (2) turning an attainment/
unclassifiable area into a nonattainment area; (3) leading to a PSD
increment exceedance; (4) causing the nonattainment area to have higher
violations; or (5) causing a nonattainment area to have a greater
number of NAAQS standard exceedances. This evaluation is contained in
the individual tables for each regulatory section and is found in
Section IV Conclusion of the TSD. The TSD can be found in the docket
for this action. The comparison demonstrates that the changes made to
the Louisiana rules reflect either the same regulatory language, or are
consistent with the requirements found in the federal rules. Further,
the Additional Comments to the table contained in section IV for the
proposed revisions to section 501 in the TSD contain supporting
technical documentation establishing in detail a CAA section 110(l)
analysis regarding the tables of Insignificant Activities defined in
section 501. Specifically, the Section 501.B.3, Insignificant
Activities list, submitted on 5/5/2006, revised the former submittal
11/10/1994, which was then subsumed by the 6/27/2003 submittal.
    Our finding is based in part on the historic trends of ambient air
quality for the NAAQS pollutants, including ozone and sulfur dioxide
(SO2), since those pollutants have caused past air quality
issues.\1\ The EPA took into consideration the following factors when
making the decision to propose approval into the SIP of the permit
exemptions listed in the Insignificant Activities tables in section
501:
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    \1\ Supporting documentation is contained in the monitoring data
of ambient air quality for NAAQS criteria for cities located
throughout Louisiana. See http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/DIVISIONS/Assessment/AirFieldServices/AmbientAirMonitoringProgram/AmbientAirMonitoringDataandReports.aspx.
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     Compliance with the 8-hour ozone standard has improved
state-wide with ozone pollutant concentrations trending downward with
an average 23% decrease in ozone since the late 1980's. This average
decrease represents air monitoring values in the Louisiana cities of
Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Monroe, New Orleans, and Point Coupee
Parish. 8-Hour ozone trends are listed in the table below:

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                                                                   8-Hour ozone    8-Hour ozone
                            LA cities                               (ppb) 1986      (ppb) 2015     Reduction (%)
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Baton Rouge.....................................................              98              71              28
Lake Charles (Calcasieu Parish).................................              92              67              27
Monroe..........................................................              73              61              16
New Orleans.....................................................              89              70              22
Pointe Coupe Parish.............................................              85              67              21
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     The Baton Rouge marginal ozone nonattainment area is
currently monitoring attainment for the 2008 ozone NAAQS. The 8-Hour
ozone values have dropped from 83 ppb in 2006-2008 down to 71 ppb
design value for 2015 in Baton Rouge.
     Compliance with the SO2 standard has improved
significantly state-wide with SO2 pollutant concentrations
trending downward with an average 55% decrease in SO2 since
the mid 2000's. This average value represents the Louisiana air
monitoring locations of Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Chalmette, Port
Allen, Shreveport, and Meraux. SO2 trends are listed in the
table below:

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                            LA cities                             SO2 (ppb) 2007  SO2 (ppb) 2013   Reduction (%)
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Shreveport......................................................              21              12              43
Lake Charles....................................................              42              32              24
Baton Rouge.....................................................              65              19              71
Meraux..........................................................              32              19              41
Chalmette.......................................................             331             112              66
Port Allen......................................................             143              23              84
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     The EPA determined the St. Bernard 2010 SO2
NAAQS nonattainment area was caused primarily by one large source of
SO2 emissions, the Rain CII Carbon LLC--Chalmette Coke
Plant. The LDEQ is currently preparing a proposed SIP attainment
demonstration, ``St. Bernard Parish SO2 Nonattainment Area
Louisiana SIP Revision,'' which was submitted to the EPA on April 1,
2015, for review. The EPA provided comments and is working with the
LDEQ to ensure the SIP revision contains the appropriate emission
limits to bring the area into attainment status. The St. Bernard
SO2 nonattainment area has documented SO2
pollutant concentrations decreasing from a 331 ppm SO2
design value in 2009 down to a 159 ppm SO2 design value in
2014.
     Compliance with the Particulate Matter (PM10)
standard is maintained and is below regulatory NAAQS levels.
PM10 emission concentrations have trended downward an
average 25% statewide since the mid 2000's. The average statewide 24-
hour PM10 concentration is 28 ug/m\3\ which is 19% of the
NAAQS level for PM10. The average value represents the
Louisiana air monitoring locations of Baton Rouge, New Orleans,
Chalmette, Shreveport, and Lafayette.
     Compliance with the average statewide annual
PM2.5 standards is maintained with an average annual maximum
concentration of 10.8 ug/m\3\, which is below the average annual
primary standard for PM2.5 of 12 ug/m\3\.
     The Baton Rouge Capitol air monitor is the only monitor
collecting samples and analyzing for Carbon Monoxide (CO). The 2014
annual average CO value was 0.26 ppm and the maximum monitored value
was 5.34 ppm which is below the 9 ppm standard (8 hour averaging time).
    Since the list of exempted sources included in the proposed
revisions have historically operated without coverage by an air permit
and there are no anticipated increases in emissions or in the number of
these type of sources resulting from the approval of the exempted list
into the SIP, the EPA has determined the possibility of a low level of
potential impacts on ambient air quality as a result of the emission
sources and activities included in the proposed LAC 33:III section 501
exemptions list and this conclusion is supported by ambient air
monitoring trends in the State of Louisiana.
    Our determination is consistent with our assessment of the
environmental insignificance of these emissions. In addition, the LDEQ
has been carrying out the minor NSR air permitting program based on the
codification of their permitting policy without any indication that
these permit exempted sources have interfered with attainment or
reasonable further progress or increased PSD increment. Therefore, the
EPA proposes to approve the exemptions lists in section 501 into the
Louisiana SIP.
    Based on supporting air quality monitoring data documenting air
quality improvements throughout the State, the EPA proposes to approve
Section 501 containing the list of the exempted sources into the
Louisiana SIP since it meets the requirements of CAA section 110(l) and
since state agencies are provided the latitude to define the types and
sizes of facilities, buildings, structures, or installations subject to
review in accordance with 40 CFR 51.160(e). We believe the
implementation of this rule will not interfere with any applicable
requirement concerning attainment and reasonable further progress,
maintaining PSD increment, or any other applicable requirement of the
CAA.

III. Proposed Action

    The EPA proposes approval of the identified sections of the
revisions to the air permitting procedures as submitted as revisions to
the Louisiana NSR SIP Permit program on November 15, 1993, November 10,
1994, July 25, 1997, June 22, 1998, June 27, 2003, May 5, 2006,
November 9, 2007, August 14, 2009, August 29, 2013, and November 3,
2014, submittals. The EPA has made the determination in accordance with
the CAA and the EPA regulations at 40 CFR 51.160-51.165. Therefore,
under section 110 and part C of the Act, and for the reasons presented
above and in our accompanying TSD, the EPA proposes approval of the
revisions to the Louisiana SIP identified in Table 2 below which
summarizes each regulatory citation that is affected by this action.

   Table 2--Summary of Each Regulation That Is Affected by This Action
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                                      Date
                                  submitted to
            Section                EPA as SIP      Affected regulation
                                    amendment
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                  Section 501--Scope and Applicability
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Section 501.A..................      11/15/1993  Sections 501.A.1. and
                                                  A.2.
Section 501.B..................      11/15/1993  Sections 501.B.1.a.,
                                                  B.1.b., B.1.c., B.2.,
                                                  B.3., B.4., B.5.,
                                                  B.6., and B.7.
                                     11/10/1994  Sections 501.B.5.A and
                                                  501.B.5.B.
                                      6/22/1998  Sections 501.B.3.c. and
                                                  501.B.3.d.
                                      6/27/2003  Section 501.B.5.
                                       5/5/2006  Sections 501.B.5,
                                                  501.B.32, and 501.D.a.-
                                                  d.
                                      11/3/2014  Sections 501.B.1.c.,
                                                  501.B.1.e.,
                                                  501.B.4.a.i., 501.B.5.
                                                  Table 1, and 501.B.8.
Section 501.C..................      11/15/1993  Sections 501.C.1.,
                                                  C.2., C.3., C.4.,
                                                  C.5., C.6., C.7.,
                                                  C.8., and C.9.
                                       5/5/2006  Section 501.C.1.
                                      11/9/2007  Sections 501.C.11.,
                                                  C.12., and C.13.

                                      8/14/2009  Section 501.C.1.
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                        Section 502--Definitions
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Section 502....................      11/15/1993  Section 502
                                                  Definitions--Clean Air
                                                  Act, EPA, Final
                                                  Permit, Fugitive
                                                  Emissions, Permit
                                                  Revision, Permit
                                                  Renewal, Permitting
                                                  Authority, Potential
                                                  to Emit, Proposed
                                                  Permit, Stationary
                                                  Source.
                                                 Portions of definitions
                                                  as outlined in
                                                  Technical Support
                                                  Document for:
                                                  Emissions Unit,
                                                  Regulated Air
                                                  Pollutant, Responsible
                                                  Official, and title I
                                                  Modification.
                                      11/3/2014  Section 502.A.
                                                  Definitions--Nonroad
                                                  Engine.
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              Section 503--Minor Source Permit Requirements
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Section 503.A..................      11/15/1993  Section 503.A.
Section 503.B..................      11/15/1993  Sections 503.B.,
                                                  503.B.1., 503.B.2.,
                                                  and 503.B.3.
                                      11/3/2014  Section 503.B.2.
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   Section 504--Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) Procedures and
                Offset Requirements in Specified Parishes
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504.A..........................       11/3/2014  Sections 504.A.2.,
                                                  504.A.3., and 504.A.4.
504.D..........................       11/3/2014  Section 504.D.5.
504.F..........................       11/3/2014  Sections 504.F.1.,
                                                  504.F.2.
504.M..........................       11/3/2014  Sections 504.M..,
                                                  504.M.1, 504.M.2.a.-
                                                  c., 504.M.3., and
                                                  504.M.4.
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                    Section 511--Emission Reductions
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Section 511....................      11/15/1993  Section 511.
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   Section 513--General Permits, Temporary Sources, and Relocation of
                           Portable Facilities
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Section 513.A..................      11/15/1993  Sections 513.A.2.,
                                                  513.A.3., 513.A.4.,
                                                  and 513.A.5.
                                      11/9/2007  Sections 513.A.2.,
                                                  513.A.6.
Section 513.B..................      11/15/1993  Sections 513.B.1.,
                                                  B.2., B.3., and B.4.
Section 513.C..................      11/15/1993  Sections 513.C.1.,
                                                  513.C.2., and 513.C.3.
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   Section 515--Oil and Gas Wells and Pipelines Permitting Provisions
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Section 515....................      11/15/1993  Section 515.
Section 515.A..................      11/15/1993  Sections 515.A.1.,
                                                  515.A.2, 515.A.3.,
                                                  515.A.4., 515.A.5.
Section 515.B..................      11/15/1993  Sections 515.B.1.,
                                                  515.B.2.
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      Section 517--Permit Applications and Submittal of Information
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Section 517.A..................      11/15/1993  Sections 517.A.,
                                                  517.A.1., 517.A.2.,
                                                  517.A.3.
                                      6/22/1998  Section 517.A.3.
Section 517.B..................      11/15/1993  Sections 517.B.,
                                                  517.B.1., 517.B.2.,
                                                  and 517.B.3.
Section 517.C..................      11/15/1993  Section 517.C.
Section 517.D..................      11/15/1993  Sections 517.D.,
                                                  517.D.1, 517.D.2.,
                                                  517.D.3., 517.D.4.,
                                                  517.D.5., 517.D.6.,
                                                  517.D.7., 517.D.8.,
                                                  517.D.9., 517.D.10.,
                                                  517.D.11., 517.D.12.,
                                                  517.D.13., 517.D.14.,
                                                  517.D.15., 517.D.16.,
                                                  517.D.17., and
                                                  517.D.18.
Section 517.E..................      11/15/1993  Sections 517.E.,
                                                  517.E.1., 517.E.2.,
                                                  517.E.3., 517.E.4.,
                                                  517.E.5., 517.E.6.,
                                                  517.E.7., and 517.E.8.
Section 517.F..................      11/15/1993  Sections 517.F.,
                                                  517.F.1., 517.F.2.,
                                                  517.F.3., 517.F.4.,
                                                  517.F.5., 517.F.6.,
                                                  517.F.7., and 517.F.8.
                                     11/10/1994  Section 517.F.1.
                                      7/25/1997  Section 517.F.
Section 517.G..................      11/15/1993  Section 517.G.
                                         5/5/06  Section 517.G.
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   Section 519--Permit Issuance Procedures for New Facilities, Initial
             Permits, Renewals and Significant Modifications
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Section 519.A..................      11/15/1993  Sections 519.A.,
                                                  519.A.1., 519.A.2.,
                                                  519.A.3., and 519.A.4.
Section 519.B..................      11/15/1993  Sections 519.B.,
                                                  519.B.1., and 519.B.2.
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                 Section 521--Administrative Amendments
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Section 521.A..................          5/5/06  Section 521.A.3.
                                     11/10/1994  Section 521.A.6.
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         Section 523--Procedures for Incorporating Test Results
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Section 523.A..................      11/15/1993  Sections 523.A.1. and
                                                  A.2.
                                      11/3/2014  Section 523.A.1.b.
Section 523.B..................      11/15/1993  Sections 523.B.1.,
                                                  B.2., B.3., and B.4.
                                      8/29/2013  Sections 523.B.3.,
                                                  523.B.4., and 523.B.5.
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                    Section 525--Minor Modifications
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Section 525.A..................      11/15/1993  Sections 525.A.,
                                                  525.A.1., 525.A.2.,
                                                  and 525.A.3.
Section 525.B..................      11/15/1993  Sections 525.B.,
                                                  525.B.1., and 525.B.2.
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                 Section 527--Significant Modifications
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Section 527.A..................      11/15/1993  Sections 527.A.,
                                                  527.A.1., 527.A.2.,
                                                  and 527.A.3.
                                     11/10/1994  Sections 527.A.2.,
                                                  527.A.2.c.
Section 527.B..................      11/15/1993  Sections 527.B.,
                                                  527.B.1., 527.B.2.,
                                                  527.B.3., 527.B.4.,
                                                  and 527.B.5.
                                     11/10/1994  Section 527.B.
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                    Section 529--Reopenings for Cause
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Section 529.A..................      11/15/1993  Sections 529.A.,
                                                  529.A.1., and 529.A.2.
Section 529.B..................      11/15/1993  Sections 529.B.,
                                                  529.B.1., 529.B.2.,
                                                  529.B.3., and 529.B.4.
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                          Section 601--Purpose
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Section 601.A..................       11/3/2014  Section 601.A.
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                       Section 603--Applicability
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Section 603.A..................       11/3/2014  Section 603.A.
Section 603.B..................       11/3/2014  Section 603.B.
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                        Section 605--Definitions
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Section 605.A..................       11/3/2014  Section 605.A.
                                                  Definitions--Bankable
                                                  Emission Reductions
                                                  and Offset,
                                                 Repealed Definitions--
                                                  Base Case Inventory,
                                                  Base Line Inventory,
                                                  Current Total Point-
                                                  Source Emissions
                                                  Inventory, Modeled
                                                  Parishes.
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      Section 607--Determination of Creditable Emission Reductions
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Section 607.C..................       11/3/2014  Sections 607.C.,
                                                  607.C.1., and 607.C.4.
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            Section 615--Schedule for Submitting Applications
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Section 615.B..................       11/3/2014  Section 615.B.
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               Section 619--Emission Reduction Credit Bank
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Section 619.A..................       11/3/2014  Section 619.A.
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IV. Incorporation by Reference

    In this action, we are proposing to include in a final rule
regulatory text that includes incorporation by reference. In accordance
with the requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, we are proposing to incorporate by
reference revisions to the Louisiana regulations as described in the
Proposed Action section above. We have made, and will continue to make,
these documents generally available electronically through
www.regulations.gov and/or in hard copy at the EPA Region 6 office.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable
Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, the EPA's role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this
action merely proposes to approve state law as meeting Federal
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those
imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21,
2011);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities

under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the CAA; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian
reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has
demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian
country, the proposed rule does not have tribal implications and will
not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt
tribal law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November
9, 2000).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides, and Volatile organic compounds.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

    Dated: April 7, 2016.
Ron Curry,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 2016-08927 Filed 4-19-16; 8:45 am]
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MPCA News Releases

Airport Agrees to Pay $540,000 for Environmental Violations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 03/15/2005
Media Contact: Michael Rafferty,<PHONE_NUMBER> Technical Contact: Joe Henderson,<PHONE_NUMBER> Toll-free: 1-800-657-3864
St. Paul, Minn. -- Under agreements with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), Minneapolis Fuel Committee (MFC) and Aircraft Service International Inc. (ASII) will be required to pay civil penalties and complete environmental projects at a total cost of $540,000. The agreements resolve alleged violations related to aircraft fuel leaks at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
One agreement addresses violations at the Lindbergh Terminal and requires the MAC, MFC and ASII to pay $41,666 each and conduct an estimated $370,000 in supplemental environmental projects at the terminal. A second agreement with ASII addresses violations at the Humphery Terminal and requires a payment of $45,000.
"These agreements mean the Minnesota River will be better protected through a comprehensive approach to site management. Elements of this approach include: early warning systems for potential leaks, a more coordinated spill and response plan for the airport site, continued recovery of fuel through cleanups, proper management of waste fuel and better methods to prevent stormwater pollution," said MPCA Commissioner Sheryl Corrigan.
The agreement addressing problems at the Lindbergh Terminal covers discharges of jet fuel from the storm sewer into the Minnesota River, failure to properly report and respond to jet fuel releases and failure to prevent leaks. The agreement also covers improper management of wastes from the fuel pipeline system, and improper discharge of waste jet fuel into the storm and sanitary sewer systems. The second agreement covers mismanagement of wastes from the Humphrey Terminal fuel pipeline system.
In addition to paying the penalty, the MAC will replace parts of the jet fuel pipeline system serving Concourse D and Concourse E at the Lindbergh Terminal, decreasing the risk of additional leaks. The MAC will monitor the ground-water quality at the airport and replace manual valves at the stormwater ponds with remotely-operated gates. ASII will provide and store additional spill-response equipment. Finally, the parties will clean up areas with identified leaks, including the large aboveground storage tanks located on Post Road and parts of the fuel pipeline system.
In February 2003, MPCA inspectors, while investigating petroleum fumes in the Bishop Whipple Federal Building, discovered a significant leak from the fuel pipeline system at Concourse A, which released jet fuel to the sanitary sewer. During the investigation, a second leak was found at Concourse D, which the MPCA determined was entering the stormwater system and producing oily sheens in the Minnesota River.
Based on its investigation, the MPCA concluded that the leaks went undetected at the airport until the MPCA's February 2003 inspection because the parties were not in compliance with monitoring requirements established under the airport's permit governing the underground piping system. After document review, the MPCA determined that there were additional unreported spills and illegal discharges of waste fuel/water mixtures into the sanitary and stormwater systems, as well as a failure to properly respond to these spills and discharges at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
The MAC notified the MPCA about additional violations at the Humphrey Terminal that occurred between August 2001 and October 2003 including the improper discharge of waste from the fuel pipeline system.
Agreements such as these are one of the MPCA's many tools used to achieve compliance with environmental laws. When calculating penalties, the MPCA takes into account how seriously the violation affected the environment, whether it is a first time or repeat violation, and how promptly the violation was reported to appropriate authorities. It also attempts to recover the calculated economic benefit gained by failure to comply with environmental laws in a timely manner. For a comprehensive list of enforcement actions by the MPCA, refer to the agency Web site at: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/newscenter/enforcement.html
Reporter Notes: In November 2004, the MPCA and MAC entered into a stipulation agreement resolving violations related to deicing chemicals and petroleum-contaminated water draining off the airport's property and into the Minnesota River, Snelling Lake and Mother Lake. MAC paid a $34,538 penalty and was required to partially fund an environmental study of the Lower Minnesota River at a cost of $34,538.
The MAC owns all land and facilities at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and is responsible for those portions which are not leased to any tenants, including the Lindbergh and Humphrey terminals. The MFC is a consortium of airlines that operate at the Lindbergh Terminal. The MFC has leased the Lindbergh Terminal aircraft fueling operations (including the tank farm, hydrant system, oil/water separators, and the vehicle maintenance facility) from the MAC. The MFC contracts with ASII to operate the fuel tanks, fuel pipeline system, oil/water separators, the vehicle maintenance facility, and into-plane fueling at the Lindbergh Terminal. The MFC does not operate at the Humphrey Terminal. The MAC hires ASII to perform into-plane fueling there.
Photos related to these agreements are available by contacting Mike Rafferty at<PHONE_NUMBER>. Information about the airport is available at the MPCA's Web site at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/hot/airport.html


[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 7, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51618-51620]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:

    Docket Numbers: EC18-12-000.
    Applicants: Public Service Company of New Hampshire, Granite Shore
Power LLC.
    Description: Joint Application of Public Service Company of NH, et
al. for Approval of the Disposition of Jurisdictional Facilities Under
Section 203 of the FPA, Request for Waivers, Request for Shortened
Notice Period and Expedited Consideration.
    Filed Date: 10/27/17.
    Accession Number: 20171027-5272.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/11/17.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:

    Docket Numbers: EG18-12-000.
    Applicants: EGP Stillwater Solar PV II, LLC.

    Description: Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale
Generator Status of EGP Stillwater Solar PV II, LLC.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5257.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Docket Numbers: EG18-13-000.
    Applicants: EGP Stillwater Solar, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale
Generator Status of EGP Stillwater Solar, LLC.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5260.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER10-3297-010.
    Applicants: Powerex Corp.
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of Powerex Corp.
    Filed Date: 10/30/17.
    Accession Number: 20171030-5227.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/20/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-1712-002.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: 2017-10-31_Amended Compensation for
Manual Redispatch Filing to be effective 11/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5201.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2218-001.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Response to Deficiency Letter Issued
September 28, 2017 in Docket No. ER17-2218 to be effective 10/3/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/30/17.
    Accession Number: 20171030-5208.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/20/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2220-001.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: 2017-10-30_Deficiency response re
MISO-PJM JOA pseudo-tie revisions to be effective 10/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/30/17.
    Accession Number: 20171030-5193.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/20/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2449-001.
    Applicants: Public Service Company of New Hampshire.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Amendment ? Rate Schedule No. IA-ES-
37 Interconnect Agreement PSNH and Pontook to be effective 12/16/2016.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5258.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-127-001.
    Applicants: Virginia Electric and Power Company, PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: VEPCO submits Amendment to WDSA,
Service Agreement No. 4817 to be effective 10/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/30/17.
    Accession Number: 20171030-5209.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/20/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-183-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revisions to OATT re:
Proposed Pro Forma Dynamic Schedule Agreement to be effective 12/29/
2017.
    Filed Date: 10/30/17.
    Accession Number: 20171030-5192.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/20/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-184-000.
    Applicants: Southern California Edison Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2018 RSBAA Update Filing to
be effective 1/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5015.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-186-000.
    Applicants: New England Power Pool Participants Committee.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Nov 2017 Membership Filing
to be effective 10/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5172.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-187-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Original Cost Responsibility
Agreement No. 4829--NQ155 to be effective 10/19/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5176.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-188-000.
    Applicants: Jordan Creek Wind Farm LLC.
    Description: Petition for Waiver of Jordan Creek Wind Farm LLC.
    Filed Date: 10/30/17.
    Accession Number: 20171030-5248.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/20/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-189-000.
    Applicants: California Power Exchange Corporation.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Rate Filing for Rate Period
32 to be effective 1/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5213.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-190-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: NCMPA1 RS No 318 Amendment
(2018) to be effective 1/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5223.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-191-000.
    Applicants: DATC Path 15, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revised Appendix I 2018 to
be effective 1/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5270.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-192-000.
    Applicants: Dynegy Oakland, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Annual RMR Section 205
Filing and RMR Schedule F Informational Filing to be effective 1/1/
2018.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5288.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-193-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.,
Dairyland Power Cooperative.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2017-10-31_Dairyland Power
Coop request for rate incentive treatment to be effective 1/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5290.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-194-000.
    Applicants: American Electric Power Service Corporation, Southwest
Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: AEP Transcos Formula Rate
Revisions to be effective 1/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5305.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/17.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
securities filings:

    Docket Numbers: ES17-10-000.
    Applicants: NSTAR Electric Company.
    Description: Supplement to January 13, 2017 Application of NSTAR
Electric Company under Section 204 of the FPA for Authority to Assume
Short-Term Debt Obligations of its affiliate, Western Mass Electric
Company.
    Filed Date: 9/19/17.
    Accession Number: 20170919-5171.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/13/17.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following PURPA
210(m)(3) filings:

    Docket Numbers: QM18-1-000.
    Applicants: Missouri River Energy Services.

    Description: Application to Terminate Mandatory PURPA Purchase
Obligation of Missouri River Energy Services, on behalf of itself and
member Marshall, Minnesota.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5298.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/28/17.

    Docket Numbers: QM18-2-000.
    Applicants: Missouri River Energy Services.
    Description: Application to Terminate Mandatory PURPA Purchase
Obligation of Missouri River Energy Services, on behalf of itself and
thirty-three members.
    Filed Date: 10/31/17.
    Accession Number: 20171031-5300.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/28/17.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: October 31, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-24145 Filed 11-6-17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request
the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) revision of a current
information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day
comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of
information was published on December 23, 2008, vol. 73, no. 247, page
78866. The information collected on the FAA Form 8120-11 is used by
those who wish to report suspected unapproved parts to the FAA for
review.

DATES: Please submit comments by July 8, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla Mauney at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

    Title: Suspected Unapproved Parts Notification.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0552.
    Form(s): 8120-11.
    Affected Public: An estimated 150 Respondents.
    Frequency: This information is collected on occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 30 minutes per
response.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 75 hours annually.
    Abstract: The information collected on the FAA Form 8120-11 is used
by those who wish to report suspected unapproved parts to the FAA for
review. The information is used to determine if an unapproved part
investigation is warranted.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be
addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of
Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to oira_
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>, or mailed to the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington,
DC 20503.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimates of the burden of
the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 1, 2009.
Carla Mauney,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business
Services Division, AES-200.
[FR Doc. E9-13170 Filed 6-5-09; 8:45 am]

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[Notices]
[Pages 58844-58845]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-73199; File No. SR-BATS-2014-018]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; BATS Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule
Change To Adopt Rule 14.11(k) To Permit BATS Exchange, Inc. To List
Managed Portfolio Shares and To List and Trade Shares of Certain Funds
of the Spruce ETF Trust

September 24, 2014.
    On August 4, 2014, BATS Exchange, Inc. (``Exchange'' or ``BATS'')
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or
``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a
proposed rule change to adopt new BATS Rule 14.11(k), which would
permit the Exchange to list Managed Portfolio Shares, which are shares
of actively managed exchange-traded funds (``ETFs'') for which the
portfolio is disclosed quarterly, and to list and trade shares of
certain funds of the Spruce ETF Trust (``Trust'') under proposed BATS
Rule 14.11(k). The proposed rule change was published for comment in
the Federal Register on August 13, 2014.\3\ The Commission

received one comment letter on the proposal.\4\
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 72787 (Aug. 7,
2014), 79 FR 47488.
    \4\ See Letter from Gary L. Gastineau, President, ETF
Consultants.com, Inc., to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary,
Commission, dated Aug. 30, 2014.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \5\ provides that, within 45 days of
the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or
within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate
if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its
reasons for so finding or as to which the self-regulatory organization
consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change,
disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The
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    The Commission finds that it is appropriate to designate a longer
period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that
it has sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change, the
comment received, and any response to the comments submitted by the
Exchange. The proposed rule change would, among other things, permit
the Exchange to adopt new BATS Rule 14.11(k), which would set forth the
initial and continued listing standards applicable to Managed Portfolio
Shares. In addition, the proposed rule change would permit the listing
and trading of shares of certain funds of the Trust pursuant to
proposed BATS Rule 14.11(k).
    Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\6\ designates November 11, 2014, as the date by which the
Commission shall either approve or disapprove or institute proceedings
to determine whether to disapprove the proposed rule change (File
Number SR-BATS-2014-018).
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\7\
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Notices]
[Pages 79364-79365]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-297, OMB Control No. 3235-0336]

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
20549-2736.

Extension:
    Form N-14.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (``Paperwork Reduction Act''), the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') is soliciting
comments on the collection of information summarized below. The
Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to
the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and
approval.
    Form N-14 (17 CFR 239.23) is the form for registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.) (``Securities Act'') of
securities issued by management investment companies registered under
the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-1 et seq.)
(``Investment Company Act'') and business development companies as
defined by

Section 2(a)(48) of the Investment Company Act in: (1) A transaction of
the type specified in rule 145(a) under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.145(a)); (2) a merger in which a vote or consent of the security
holders of the company being acquired is not required pursuant to
applicable state law; (3) an exchange offer for securities of the
issuer or another person; (4) a public reoffering or resale of any
securities acquired in an offering registered on Form N-14; or (5) two
or more of the transactions listed in (1) through (4) registered on one
registration statement. The principal purpose of Form N-14 is to make
material information regarding securities to be issued in connection
with business combination transactions available to investors. The
information required to be filed with the Commission permits
verification of compliance with securities law requirements and assures
the public availability and dissemination of such information. Without
the registration statement requirement, material information may not
necessarily be available to investors.
    We estimate that approximately 124 funds each file one new
registration statement on Form N-14 annually, and that 68 funds each
file one amendment to a registration statement on Form N-14 annually.
Based on conversations with fund representatives, we estimate that the
reporting burden is approximately 620 hours per respondent for a new
Form N-14 registration statement and 300 hours per respondent for
amending the Form N-14 registration statement. This time is spent, for
example, preparing and reviewing the registration statements.
Accordingly, we calculate the total estimated annual internal burden of
responding to Form N-14 to be approximately 97,280 hours. In addition
to the burden hours, based on conversations with fund representatives,
we estimate that the total cost burden of compliance with the
information collection requirements of Form N-14 is approximately
$27,500 for preparing and filing an initial registration statement on
Form N-14 and approximately $16,000 for preparing and filing an
amendment to a registration statement on Form N-14. This includes, for
example, the cost of goods and services purchased to prepare and update
registration statements on Form N-14, such as for the services of
outside counsel. Accordingly, we calculate the total estimated annual
cost burden of responding to Form N-14 to be approximately $4,498,000.
    Estimates of average burden hours are made solely for the purposes
of the Paperwork Reduction Act and are not derived from a comprehensive
or even representative survey or study of the costs of Commission rules
and forms. The collection of information under Form N-14 is mandatory.
The information provided under Form N-14 will not be kept confidential.
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.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's estimate
of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will
be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60
days of this publication.
    Please direct your written comments to Pamela Dyson, Director/Chief
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Remi
Pavlik-Simon, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549; or send an email
to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: December 15, 2015.
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 36213-36216]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0630; Directorate Identifier 2011-SW-010-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Eurocopter France EC130B4 helicopters. This proposed AD is prompted by
an in-flight cracking and failure of a center windscreen. The proposed
actions are intended to detect a crack in the blending radii of the
center windscreen to prevent failure of the windscreen, injury to the
flight crew, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 17, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Examining the AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the Docket
Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the
economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations Office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
75052, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
or at http://www.eurocopter.com/techpub. You may

review a copy of the referenced service information at the FAA, Office
of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room
663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Grigg, Manager, Safety Management
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX
76137; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

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

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued AD 2010-
0258, dated December 6, 2010, (AD 2010-0258) to correct an unsafe
condition for the Eurocopter France EC130B4 helicopters. EASA states
that it received reports that center windscreen panels failed during
flights. Investigations revealed this failure was caused by a crack
that started in the blending radius between the lower and upper
sections of the windscreen. It states that this condition, if not
detected and corrected, could result in serious injury of the
helicopter occupants. Consequently, EASA issued Emergency AD 2007-0219-
E, dated August 24, 2007, (AD 2007-0219-E), requiring a pre-flight
inspection of the center windscreen, repair or replacement of a cracked
windscreen (with ones of the same design), and an airspeed limitation
when in-flight distortion of the windscreen had been observed. On April
8, 2009, EASA approved a modification (MOD 073590) for the EC130B4
which incorporates a newly designed center windscreen panel, part
number (P/N) 350A25-9045-20, to ``eliminate the possibility of centre
windshield cracks thus providing an alternative terminating action for
the preflight inspections.''

FAA's Determination

    This helicopter model is manufactured in France and is type
certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of
14 CFR 21.29 and the applicable bilateral agreement. Pursuant to the
applicable bilateral agreement, EASA has kept the FAA informed of the
situation described above. The FAA has examined the findings of EASA,
reviewed all available information, and determined that AD action is
necessary for products of this type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all known relevant
information and determined that an unsafe condition exists and is
likely to exist or develop on other products of this same type design.

Related Service Information

    We reviewed Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
05A005 Revision 2, dated November 22, 2010. The ASB specifies:
     Performing a visual check of the center windscreen before
each flight.
     Replacing any center windscreen before resuming flight if
a crack is detected.
     If in-flight distortion is found, immediately restricting
airspeed to 70 knots or below, and
    [cir] If a crack is found, before next flight, replacing the
windscreen per Eurocopter Service Bulletin 56-003, dated November 16,
2010, (SB 56-003), which describes procedures to perform MOD 073590,
and
    [cir] If no crack is found, affixing an airspeed limitation label
and within 50 flying hours or 15 days, whichever is earlier, replacing
the windscreen per MOD 073590.
     That incorporation of MOD 073590 is an alternative to the
bulletin, relieving users of the inspection requirements.
    EASA has classified this ASB as mandatory and issued AD 2010-0258
to ensure the continued airworthiness of these helicopters.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require:
     Before each flight, visually checking the center
windscreen, closely examining the blending radii between the upper and
lower parts of the windscreen. An owner/operator (pilot) may perform
the visual check required by this proposed AD and must enter compliance
with that paragraph into the helicopter maintenance records in
accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1)-(4) and 91.417(a)(2)(v). A pilot may
perform this check because it involves only a visual check for a crack
in the center windscreen and can be performed equally well by a pilot
or a mechanic.
     If a crack exists in the center windscreen panel, or if
the windscreen distorts during flight, replacing the center windscreen
panel before further flight.
     Within 12 months of the effective date of the proposed AD,
unless accomplished previously, replacing the center windscreen with P/
N 350A259045.20. Replacing the center windscreen panel with P/N
350A259045.20 would constitute terminating action for the inspection
requirements of this proposed AD. The proposed actions would be
required to be accomplished by following specific portions of the ASB
described previously.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD imposes flight restrictions and replacing the
windscreen within 50 flight hours or 15 days, whichever occurs first,
if distortion of the windscreen is detected in-flight. The proposed AD
would mandate replacing the windscreen before further flight if
distortion occurs during flight. In addition, the proposed AD would
mandate MOD 073590 and replacing the affected windscreen with an
airworthy windscreen, P/N 350A25-9045-20, within 12 months.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 87 helicopters of
U.S. registry and that labor costs would average $85 per work-hour.
Therefore, we estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
     The check of the center windscreen before each flight
would take about 15 minutes for a labor cost of $21.25 per inspection.
No parts would be needed, so that the total cost for the U.S. 87-
helicopter fleet would be about $1,849 per inspection.
     Replacing the center windscreen would require about 20
work-hours for

a labor cost of $1,700 per helicopter. Parts would cost $6,037 for a
total cost per helicopter of $7,737.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new
Airworthiness Directive (AD):

Eurocopter France: Docket No. FAA-2012-0630; Directorate Identifier
2011-SW-010-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Eurocopter France EC130B4 helicopters with
center windscreen panel (center windscreen), part number (P/N)
350A25-9004-00, 350A25-9025-00, or 350A25-9041-20, certificated in
any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a crack in the blending
radii of the center windscreen, which could lead to failure of the
center windscreen, injury to the flight crew, and subsequent loss of
control of the helicopter.

(c) Compliance

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

(d) Required Actions

    (1) Until the center windscreen is replaced with center
windscreen P/N 350A25-9045-20, before each flight, visually check
the center windscreen for a crack in the area of the blending radii
where the front-lower part of the center windscreen joins the front
fuselage as depicted in Figure 1 of this AD. This visual check may
be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a
private pilot certificate, and must be entered into the aircraft
records showing compliance with the AD in accordance with Title 14
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 43.9 (a)(1)-(4) and 14 CFR
91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR
91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.

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    (2) If there is a crack or if a pilot indicates that the center
windscreen distorted during flight, before further flight, replace
the center windscreen with an airworthy center windscreen, P/N
350A25-9045-20, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraphs 2.B.2.b. through 2.B.2.b.4. of Eurocopter Service
Bulletin No. 56-003, Revision 0, dated November 16, 2010.
    (3) Within 12 months, replace the center windscreen with an
airworthy center windscreen, P/N 350A25-9045-20, in accordance with
the instructions contained in paragraph (d)(2) of this AD.
    (4) Replacing the center windscreen with center windscreen, P/N
350A25-9045-20, constitutes terminating action for the requirements
of this AD.

(e) Special Flight Permit

    Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR
Sec. Sec.  21.197 and 21.199 to operate the helicopter to a location
where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished, provided
that:
    (1) No passengers are onboard;
    (2) The time to fly to the location does not exceed 10 hours
time-in-service; and
    (3) The airspeed does not exceed 70 knots indicated air speed
(KIAS).

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC)

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

 (g) Additional Information

    (1) For service information identified in this AD, contact
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie,
TX 75052, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax (972) 641-
3775, or at http://www.eurocopter.com/techpub. You may review a copy
of the service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth,
Texas 76137.
    (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2010-0258, dated December 6, 2010.

 (h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 5600, Window/
Windshield System.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 8, 2012.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RC11-6-010]

North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Notice of Staff
Review of Enforcement Programs

    Commission staff coordinated with the staff of the North American
Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to conduct the annual oversight
of the Find, Fix, Track and Report (FFT) program, as outlined in the
March 15, 2012 Order,\1\ and the Compliance Exception (CE) Program, as
proposed by NERC's September 18, 2015 annual Compliance Filing.\2\ The
Commission supported NERC's plan to coordinate with Commission staff to
review the same sample of possible violations, thereby reducing the
burden on the Regional Entities of providing evidence for two different
samples. Furthermore, NERC and Commission staff agreed to exclude the
Florida Reliability Coordinating Council Regional Entity (FRCC) from
the survey, reducing the burden on FRCC as it continued toward a
planned and approved termination of its responsibilities as a Regional
Entity by June 30, 2019.
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    \1\ North American Electric Reliability Corp., 138 FERC ]
61,193, at P 73 (2012) (discussing Commission plans to survey a
random sample of FFTs submitted each year to gather information on
how the FFT program is working).
    \2\ North American Electric Reliability Corp., Docket No. RC11-
6-004, at 1 (Nov. 13, 2015) (delegated letter order) (stating
``NERC's intention to combine the evaluation of Compliance
Exceptions with the annual sampling of FFTs to further streamline
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    Commission staff reviewed a sample of 24 FFT possible violations
out of 102 FFT possible violations posted by NERC between October 2018
and September 2019 and a sample of 38 CE instances of noncompliance out
of 957 CE instances of noncompliance posted by NERC between October
2018 and September 2019.
    Commission staff believes that the FFT and CE programs are meeting
expectations, with one minor observation. Specifically, Commission
staff identified one CE with an incomplete description of the
noncompliance. Sampling for the 2019 program year indicated that the
Regional Entities appropriately included all 62 of the sampled possible
violations in the FFT and CE programs, and that all 62 of the sampled
FFTs and CEs have been adequately remediated. Commission staff's sample
analysis indicated a decreasing number of documentation concerns,
particularly with regard to the clear identification of root cause in
the FFT and/or CE postings. Specifically, the identification of root
cause in FFTs and CEs has improved significantly over the past five
years, moving from 5 percent missing an

identification of root cause to all now being included in this year's
sampling. Commission staff subsequently reviewed the supporting
information for these FFTs or CEs and agreed with the final risk
determinations for all 62 samples. Commission staff also noted a
significant improvement in the clear identification of factors
affecting the risk prior to mitigation (such as potential and actual
risk), and actual harm, which was identified in all samples. In
addition, Commission staff noted that the FFTs and CEs sampled did not
contain any material misrepresentations by the registered entities.

    Dated: September 14, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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