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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-3546-EM; Docket ID FEMA-2020-0001]

Florida; Emergency and Related Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an
emergency for the State of Florida (FEMA-3546-EM), dated September 15,
2020, and related determinations.

DATES: The declaration was issued September 15, 2020.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter
dated September 15, 2020, the President issued an emergency declaration
under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the Stafford Act), as
follows:

    I have determined that the emergency conditions in certain areas
of the State of Florida resulting from Hurricane Sally beginning on
September 14, 2020, and continuing, are of sufficient severity and
magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration under the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C.
5121 et seq. (``the Stafford Act'').
    Therefore, I declare that such an emergency exists in the State
of Florida.
    You are authorized to provide appropriate assistance for
required emergency measures, authorized under title V of the
Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public
health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a
catastrophe in the designated areas. Specifically, you are
authorized to provide Public Assistance Category B emergency
protective measures, including direct Federal assistance in selected
areas and Public Assistance Category B emergency protective
measures, limited to direct Federal assistance in the other
designated areas.
    Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be
supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance will be limited to 75 percent of the total
eligible costs. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are
hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these
purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal emergency
assistance and administrative expenses.
    Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration
for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice
that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, Department
of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Jeffrey
L. Coleman, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating
Officer for this declared emergency.
    The following areas of the State of Florida have been designated as
adversely affected by this declared emergency:

    Emergency protective measures (Category B), including direct
Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program for Bay,
Escambia, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington
Counties.
    Emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct
Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program for Calhoun,
Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, and Liberty Counties.

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

Pete Gaynor,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[File No. 500-1]

In the Matter of PDK Energy, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading

August 5, 2015.
    PDK Energy, Inc. (CIK No.<PHONE_NUMBER>) is a Mississippi corporation
located in Ann Arbor, Michigan with a class of securities registered
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') pursuant
to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange
Act''). PDK Energy, Inc. is delinquent in its periodic filings with the
Commission, having not filed any periodic reports since it filed a Form
10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2013. On January 26, 2015, the
Division of Corporation Finance sent PDK Energy, Inc. a delinquency
letter requesting compliance with its periodic filing obligations, but
the letter was returned because of PDK Energy, Inc.'s failure to
maintain a valid address on file with the Commission. As of June 16,
2015, the company's stock (symbol ``PDKI'') was quoted on OTC Link
(previously, ``Pink Sheets'') operated by OTC Markets Group, Inc., had
two market makers, and was eligible for the ``piggyback'' exception of
Exchange Act Rule 15c2-11(f)(3).
    It appears to the Commission that there is a lack of current and
accurate information concerning the securities of PDK Energy, Inc.
because it has not filed any periodic reports since its Form 10-Q for
the period ended April 30, 2013. The Commission is of the opinion that
the public interest and the protection of investors require a
suspension of trading in the securities of PDK Energy, Inc.
    Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the Exchange
Act, that trading in the securities of PDK Energy, Inc. is suspended
for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on August 5, 2015, through 11:59 p.m.
EDT on August 18, 2015.

    By the Commission.
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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[File No. 500-1]

Emerging World Pharma, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading

December 6, 2012.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Emerging World Pharma, Inc. (``Emerging World''). Emerging World is a
Florida corporation purportedly based in Manassas, Virginia and
Sunyani, Ghana, and its stock is currently quoted on OTC Link, operated
by OTC Markets Group, Inc. under the symbol EWPI. Questions have arisen
concerning the adequacy and accuracy of press releases and other public
statements concerning Emerging World's business operations and
financial condition.
    The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the
protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the
securities of Emerging World.
    Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the securities of the
above-listed company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EST, on
December 6, 2012 through 11:59 p.m. EST, on December 19, 2012.

    By the Commission.
Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-70877; File No. SR-MIAX-2013-48]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Miami International Securities
Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a
Proposed Rule Change To Amend MIAX Rules 1302, 1304 and the MIAX
Options Fee Schedule

November 14, 2013.
    Pursuant to the provisions of Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice
is hereby given that on November 1, 2013, Miami International
Securities Exchange LLC (``MIAX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule
change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have
been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice
to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange is filing a proposal to amend MIAX Rules 1302,
Registration of Representatives, and 1304, Continuing Education for
Registered Persons, and the MIAX Options Fee Schedule (the ``Fee
Schedule'').
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
Web site at http://www.miaxoptions.com/filter/wotitle/rule_filing, at
MIAX's principal office, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend Exchange Rule 1302, Registration of
Representatives, to state in the Exchange's rules that a person engaged
solely in proprietary trading on the Exchange is required to register
with the Exchange and to be qualified by passing the Proprietary
Traders Qualification Examination (Series 56),\3\ except that person
engaged in proprietary trading on the Exchange who has passed the
General Securities Registered Representative Examination (Series 7) and
maintains a Series 7 registration shall not be required to pass the
Proprietary Traders Qualification Examination (Series 56). The Exchange
believes that the Series 7 exam is more comprehensive and inclusive
than the Series 56 exam, and therefore obviates the need for a Series 7
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    \3\ Members that are individuals and associated persons of
Members engaged or to be engaged in the securities business of a
Member shall be registered with the Exchange in the category of
registration appropriate to the function to be performed in a form
and manner prescribed by the Exchange. Before the registration can
become effective, the individual Member or individual associated
person shall submit the appropriate application for registration,
pass a qualification examination appropriate to the category of
registration in a form and manner prescribed by the Exchange and
submit any required registration and examination fees. See Exchange
Rule 203(a). This part of the proposed rule change is intended to
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    The Exchange also proposes to amend MIAX Rule 1304, Continuing
Education for Registered Persons, to specify the different Continuing
Education (``CE'') requirements for registered persons based upon their
registration with the Exchange. This change will authorize the Exchange
to administer different CE programs to differently registered
individuals while bringing clarity to Members about what CE requirement
they must fulfill. More specifically, the Exchange is proposing to
adopt, and to enumerate in Rule 1304, the following Regulatory Element
programs: (1) The S201 Supervisor Program for registered principals and
supervisors; (2) the S501 Proprietary Trader Continuing Education
Program for Series 56 registered persons; and (3) the S101 General
Program for Series 7 and all other registered persons.
    Additionally, the Exchange is proposing to amend its Fee Schedule
to adopt fees for the above CE programs and to adopt a fee for the
Series 56 Examination. Specifically, the Exchange is now proposing to
adopt a $60 Session Fee for those Market Makers and ROTs that are
solely registered with the (``Series 56'') [sic] registration, a $100
Session Fee for all other registrations, and a $195 fee for the Series
56 examination.
Background
    Currently, Exchange Rule 1304(a) states that each registered person
shall complete the Regulatory Element of the CE program on the
occurrence of their [sic] second registration anniversary date and
every three years thereafter or as otherwise prescribed by the
Exchange. The Regulatory Element is a computer-based education program
administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (``FINRA'')
on behalf of the Securities Industry Regulatory Council on Continuing
Education to help ensure that registered persons are kept up to date on
regulatory, compliance and sales practice matters in the industry. The
Exchange is proposing to enumerate in Rule 1304(a), which governs the
Regulatory Element, the S201 Supervisor Program for registered
principals and supervisors, the S501 Proprietary Trader Continuing
Education Program for Series 56 registered persons, and the S101
General Program for Series 7 and all other registered persons.
The Regulatory Element
    The proposed rule change specifies the Continuing Education
Requirements for associated persons. The Proprietary Trader Continuing
Education Program (S501) is required for those registrants who
registered as Proprietary Traders \4\ by passing the Series 56 and do
not maintain any other registration through CRD. Individuals that are
registered under any other registration are required to maintain the CE
obligations associated with those registrations. For example, an
individual that is registered as a proprietary trader \5\ with the
Exchange yet continues to maintain a Series 7 registration will be
required to take the S101 General Program for Series 7 (S101), which
applies to persons with a Series 7 registration.\6\ The Proprietary
Trader Continuing Education Program allows the Exchange to tailor its
CE requirements more closely to those individuals registered only as
Proprietary Traders. More specifically, the Exchange believes that
permitting individuals engaging in proprietary trading and registered
under the Series 56 to complete a separate CE Program than those
maintaining a Series 7 registration is appropriate as all individuals
have the option of taking either test. In comparison to the Series 7,
the Series 56 Examination is more closely tailored to the practice of
proprietary trading while the Series 7 is more comprehensive. As such,
the Exchange believes a Series 56 CE Program should be tailored as
well. At the same time, if an individual would like to remain
registered as a Series 7, the Exchange believes it is appropriate they
[sic] continue to complete the broader CE program. As stated above,
though an individual maintaining a Series 7 registration may be
engaging in the same capacity as one registered as a Proprietary
Trader, because the Series 7 Examination is a more comprehensive exam,
the Exchange believes that such individual that continues to maintain a
Series 7 registration should complete a CE that covers all aspects of
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    \4\ Proprietary traders on the Exchange are Market Makers and
Registered Option Traders. The term ``Market Makers'' refers to
``Lead Market Makers'', ``Primary Lead Market Makers'' and
``Registered Market Makers'' collectively. See Exchange Rule 100.
Market Maker quotations and orders may be submitted to the System
only by Registered Option Traders (``ROTs''). An ROT is permitted to
enter quotes and orders only for the account of the Market Maker
with which he is associated. See Exchange Rule 601(a). ROTs may be:
(i) Individual Members registered with the Exchange as Market
Makers, or (ii) officers, partners, employees or associated persons
of Members that are registered with the Exchange as Market Makers.
See Exchange Rule 601(b)(1).
    \5\ Id.
    \6\ A person accepting orders from non-member customers (unless
such customer is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission) is required to register with the Exchange and
to be qualified by passing the General Securities Registered
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Amendments to the Fee Schedule
    The Exchange proposes to adopt a $60 Session Fee to fund CE
sessions administered to Members that are registered only under the
Series 56, and a $100 Session Fee to fund both the development and
administration of a CE program that is applicable to all other CE
sessions for registrants that are required to take any other
examination(s). The Exchange anticipates that other exchanges will
assess corresponding fees for the S501 CE program.
    The Exchange believes that the new fees are reasonable and
proportional based upon the programming of the CE. The Exchange
proposes a $60 session fee in order to cover the costs of
administration of the S501 CE Program. Specifically, the $60 session
fee will be used to fund the S501 CE Program administered to persons
registered only as Proprietary Traders who are required

to complete the S501 CE Program. The $60 session fee is less than the
existing $100 session fee currently charged by FINRA through CRD for
the existing CE Programs, including the S101 CE Program, because the
fees associated with the existing CE Programs are utilized for both
development and administration, whereas the $60 session fee for the
S501 CE Program only covers the administration of the program. The
costs associated with the development and maintenance of the S501 CE
Program are included in the Series 56 Examination fee. The Exchange
anticipates that the other Participating SROs will adopt, or have
adopted, the same $60 session fee applicable to completion of the S501
CE Program.
    In addition, the Exchange proposes to amend its Fee Schedule to
adopt a $195 fee per registered person that chooses to complete the
Series 56 Examination. The Fee Schedule does not currently set forth
the examination fees for other qualification examinations required or
accepted by the Exchange because these programs are within FINRA's
jurisdiction. The Series 56 Examination, however, is a limited
registration category that is not recognized by FINRA under its
registration rules. However, as with existing non-FINRA examinations,
FINRA administers the Series 56 Examination and collects the $195 fee
through CRD on behalf of the SROs that developed and maintain the exam.
Additionally, only one $195 fee would be charged through CRD for a
registered person completing the Series 56 Examination, even if such
registered person's firm was a member of multiple exchanges. The
Exchange anticipates that the other Participating SROs will adopt, or
have adopted, the same $195 fee applicable to completion of the Series
56 Examination.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes its proposed rule change is consistent with
Section 6(c) of the Act \7\ in general, and in particular, furthers the
objectives of Section 6(c)(3) of the Act,\8\ which authorizes the
Exchange to prescribe standards of training, experience and competence
for Members and persons associated with the Members. The proposed rule
change would codify the existing requirements for Members and their
associated persons while also specifying the new S501 CE Program
requirement for persons registered only as Proprietary Traders. The
Exchange believes the proposed changes are reasonable and set forth the
appropriate CE requirements for persons required to register under
Exchange Rules and therefore will contribute to ensuring that
registered persons of Members are properly trained. In this regard, the
Exchange believes that the S501 CE Program is the appropriate CE
Program for persons registered only as Proprietary Traders because the
S501 CE Program is specifically tailored toward proprietary trading.
Individuals who maintain any other registration would be required to
complete the CE Program associated with their other registration, even
if simultaneously registered as Proprietary Traders, because the other
CE Program would be more comprehensive and tailored to that
registration category. The Exchange also believes that the proposed
rule change is reasonable because the other Participating SROs will
adopt, or have adopted, rules requiring completion of the S501 CE
Program for registered Proprietary Traders.
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    The Exchange believes that its proposal to amend its Fee Schedule
is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act in general, and furthers the
objectives of Section 6(b)(4) and 6(b)(5) of the Act in particular, in
that it is an equitable allocation of reasonable fees and other
charges.
    In particular, the proposed $60 Session Fee is equitable and not
unfairly discriminatory as it is allocated to all individuals that are
registered only under the Series 56. The Exchange believes that the
proposed $60 Session Fee is reasonable. While the $60 Session Fee is
less than the existing $100 Session Fee currently charged by FINRA
through CRD for the existing CE Programs, including the S101 CE
Program, the fees associated with the existing CE Programs are utilized
for both development and administration, whereas the $60 Session Fee
for the S501 CE Program covers only the administration of the program.
The costs associated with the development and maintenance of the S501
CE Program are included in the Series 56 Examination fee. The Exchange
also believes that the fee is reasonable because the other
Participating SROs will adopt, or have adopted, the same $60 session
fee applicable to completion of the S501 CE Program. The Exchange also
believes that the proposed rule change is reasonable because it will
specify the existing $100 Session Fee applicable to registered persons
of Members who are subject to CE requirements, which is collected by
FINRA through CRD. Finally, the Exchange believes that the proposed
rule change is equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because all
registered persons of Members that are subject to CE requirements would
be treated the same, as is currently the case. Therefore, any
registered person of a Member that is required to complete the S501 CE
Program would be subject to the corresponding $60 Session Fee.
    The proposed fee is designed to allow FINRA to cover its cost of
administering the Series 56 Examination on behalf of the Exchange. The
Exchange believes that the proposed $195 Series 56 Examination fee is
also reasonable because it is designed to reflect the costs of
maintaining and developing the Series 56 Examination, as well as the
development and maintenance of the S501 CE Program, and to ensure that
the examination's content is, and continues to be, adequate for testing
the competence and knowledge generally applicable to proprietary
trading.

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

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange does not believe
that the administrative changes being made, nor the introduction of the
S201, S501 and S101 requirements, will affect intermarket competition
because the Exchange believes that other exchanges offering the same CE
requirements will file similar rules addressing those CE programs. In
addition, the Exchange does not believe the proposed changes will
affect intramarket competition because all registered persons
maintaining the same registrations are required to complete the same CE
requirements. For example, all individuals maintaining a Series 7
registration will be required to complete the Series 7 CE while all
individuals maintaining a Series 56 registration (and no other
registrations) will be required to complete the Series 56 CE.

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

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days after the date of the filing, or such
shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has

become effective pursuant to 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \9\ and Rule 19b-
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-MIAX-2013-48 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-MIAX-2013-48. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
    Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room on official business days
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also
will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of
the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the
Commission does not edit personal identifying information from
submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make
available publicly.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-MIAX-2013-48 and
should be submitted on or before December 11, 2013.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket Number USCG-2009-0913]

  Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River,

Clinton, IA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District has issued a

temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operations of the

Clinton Railroad Drawbridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile

518.0, Clinton, Iowa. The deviation is necessary to allow time for

performing needed maintenance and repairs to the bridge. This deviation

allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours' advance

notice is given from 12:01 a.m., December 15, 2009 until 9 a.m., March

15, 2010.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m., December 15, 2009

until 9 a.m., March 15, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in

the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0913 and are available online

by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0913 in the

``Keyword'' and then clicking ``Search''. They are also available for

inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S.

Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5

p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,

call or e-mail Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard;

telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have

questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager,

Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad Company requested

a temporary deviation for the Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, across the

Upper Mississippi, mile 518.0, at Clinton, Iowa to open on signal if at

least 24 hours' advance notice is given in order to facilitate needed

bridge maintenance and repairs. The Clinton Railroad Drawbridge

currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the

general requirement that drawbridges shall open promptly and fully for

the passage of vessels when a request to open is given in accordance

with the subpart. In order to facilitate the needed bridge work, the

drawbridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. This

deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours'

advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m. December 15, 2009 until 9 a.m.,

March 15, 2010.

    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section

of the Upper Mississippi River.

    The Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation

position, provides a vertical clearance of 18.7 feet above normal pool.

Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and

recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation has been coordinated

with waterway users. No objections were received.

    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge shall return to

its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated

time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is

authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: October 6, 2009.

Roger K. Wiebusch,

Bridge Administrator.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

Request for Nominations for Voting Consumer Representative
Members on Public Advisory Committees

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting
nominations for voting consumer representatives to serve on the
Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee and the
Allergenic Products Advisory Committee in the Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research (CBER). Nominations will be accepted for
vacancies that will occur through August 31, 2008.

DATES: Nominations will be accepted for those voting consumer
representative vacancies that will occur on or before August 31, 2008.
Nominations submitted on or before April 1, 2008, will be given first
consideration for membership on the Cellular, Tissue, and Gene
Therapies Advisory Committee and the Allergenic Products Advisory
Committee. Nominations received after April 1, 2008, will be considered
for nomination to the committee should nominees still be needed.

ADDRESSES: All nominations for membership should be sent electronically
to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by mail to Advisory Committee Oversight and
Management Staff (HF-4), 5600 Fisher Lane, rm. 15A-12, Rockville, MD
20857.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regarding all nomination questions for
membership, the primary contact is Gail Dapolito, Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research,<PHONE_NUMBER>, FAX:<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail:

<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Information about becoming a member on an

FDA advisory committee can also be obtained by visiting FDA's Web site
at http://www.fda.gov/oc/advisory/default.htm.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nomination for voting
consumer representative members on the following CBER committees:

I. Functions

A. Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee

    The committee reviews and evaluates available data relating to the
safety, effectiveness, and appropriate use of human cells, human
tissues, gene transfer therapies, and xenotransplantation products
which are intended for a broad spectrum of human diseases and in the
reconstruction, repair, or replacement of tissues for various
conditions. The committee also considers the quality and relevance of
FDA's research program which provides scientific support for the
regulation of these products, and makes appropriate recommendations to
the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner).

B. Allergenic Products Advisory Committee

    The committee reviews and evaluates available data concerning the
safety, effectiveness, and adequacy of labeling of marketed and
investigational allergenic biological products or materials that are
administered to humans for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of
allergies and allergic disease. The committee also makes appropriate
recommendations to the Commissioner on its findings regarding the
affirmation or revocation of biological product licenses, the safety,
effectiveness, and labeling of the products, clinical and laboratory
studies of such products, amendments or revisions to regulations
governing the manufacture, testing, and licensing of allergenic
biological products, and on the quality and relevance of FDA's research
programs which provide the scientific support for regulating these
agents.

II. Criteria for Members

    Persons who are nominated for membership as consumer
representatives on the committees must meet the following criteria: (1)
Demonstrate ties to consumer and community-based organizations, (2) be
able to analyze technical data, (3) understand research design, (4)
discuss benefits and risks, and (5) evaluate the safety and efficacy of
products under review. The consumer representative must be able to
represent the consumer perspective on issues and actions before the
advisory committee; serve as a liaison between the committee and
interested consumers, associations, coalitions, and consumer
organizations; and facilitate dialogue with the advisory committee on
scientific issues that affect consumers.

III. Selection Procedures

    The selection of members representing consumer interests is
conducted through procedures that include the use of organizations
representing the public interest and consumer advocacy groups. The
organizations have the responsibility of recommending candidates of the
agency's selection.

IV. Nomination Procedures

    All nominations must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or
resume (that includes the nominee's office address, telephone number,
and e-mail address), and a list of consumer or community-based
organizations for which the candidate can demonstrate active
participation. Any interested person or organization may nominate one
or more qualified persons for membership to represent consumer
interests on one or more of the advisory committees. Self-nominations
are also accepted. FDA will ask the potential candidates to provide
detailed information concerning such matters as financial holdings,
employment, and research grants and/or contracts to permit evaluation
of possible sources of a conflict of interest. The nomination should
specify the committee(s) of interest. The term of office is up to 4
years, depending on the appointment date.
    FDA has a special interest in ensuring that women, minority groups,
and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on its
advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified
candidates from these groups.

    This notice is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. app. 2) and 21 CFR part 14, relating to advisory committees.

    Dated: January 17, 2008.
Randall W. Lutter,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL06-89-000]

Californians for Renewable Energy, Inc. Complainants v.
California Independent System Operator Respondent; Notice of Complaint

July 26, 2006.
    Take notice that on July 24, 2006, Californians for Renewable
Energy, Inc. (CARE) filed a complaint against the California
Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO). CARE alleges that the
CAISO provided testimony before the California Energy Commission in
reference to a power plant siting application by the City and County of
San Francisco, without complying with CAISO's articles of
incorporation.
    CARE asks the Commission to order the CAISO to rescind its findings
and conclusions concerning the power plant application until it can
issue conclusions without exceeding its statutory mandate as described
in the CAISO's articles of incorporation.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to

become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to
intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all
interventions or protests must be filed on or before the comment date.
The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be
served on the Complainants.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov.
 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on August 14, 2006.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Docket No. FAA-2011-1442]

Order Limiting Scheduled Operations at Newark Liberty
International Airport

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of FAA Decision on Request for Waiver of the Slot Usage
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SUMMARY: This action grants with conditions a request by Airlines for
America (A4A) for a waiver of the slot usage requirement for operating
authorizations (slots) at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
due to construction at the airport during the summer 2012 and winter
2012-13 scheduling seasons.

DATES: Effective upon publication. The deadlines for temporary slot
returns under this waiver are March 16, 2012, for summer 2012 slots and
August 15, 2012, for winter 2012-13 slots.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Hawks, Office of the Chief
Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    By letter dated December 6, 2011, A4A requested the FAA grant a
limited waiver of the slot usage requirement for EWR during the 2012
runway 4R-22L reconstruction project. In support of its request, A4A
referenced a waiver granted by the FAA in 2010 due to a runway
construction project at John F. Kennedy International Airport.\1\
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    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) will
resurface EWR runway 4R-22L. In addition, the Port Authority will
undertake preparatory work for new taxiways and install new runway
lighting and electrical infrastructure. This major project is scheduled
for between April 15 and December 15, 2012. The construction schedule,
which may be adjusted because of weather conditions, is:
     Nightly closure (0030 through 0630) of runway 4R-22L from
April 15 through December 15.
     Extended weekend closure of runway 4R-22L from April 15
through November 15.\2\ Closure will occur from 0030 on Saturday
through 1100 on Sunday.
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     Closure of runway 4R-22L from September 8 through
September 17.
     Closure of the intersection of runway 4R-22L and runway
11-29 from May 4 through May 9. This closure will result in shortening
the available lengths of both runways.
    A4A contends the closures will significantly affect EWR's
throughput because runway 4R-22L is the airport's principal arrival
runway. During the

construction closures, both arrivals and departures must share runway
4L-22R. Construction closures that shorten the length of cross-wind
runway 11-29 may reduce the number of arrivals and departures that can
use that runway.
    EWR is one of the busiest airports in the nation and currently
experiences significant delay. A4A argues construction closures, and
the resulting decreased throughput, likely will increase airport
delays. The FAA, the Port Authority, and airlines have discussed
mitigations of construction-related delays, and the construction
schedule, which limits the closures, reflects those discussions.

FAA Analysis

    Under the Order limiting scheduled operations at EWR, slots must be
used at least 80 percent of the time. This rule is expected to
accommodate routine weather and other cancellations under all but the
most unusual circumstances. Slots not meeting the minimum usage rules
will not receive historic precedence for the following corresponding
scheduling season.\3\ The FAA may grant a waiver from the slot usage
requirement in highly unusual and unpredictable conditions that are
beyond a carrier's control and affect a carrier's operations for a
period of five or more consecutive days. However, the FAA does not
routinely grant general waivers to the usage requirement except under
the most unusual circumstances.
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    The FAA has determined that the projected operational, congestion,
and delay impacts of the 2012 EWR runway construction meet the
requirements for a temporary waiver of the slot usage requirement.
Considering the throughput impacts during construction, reducing
operations to minimize congestion and delays is in the public interest.
Carriers that temporarily reduce flights and elect to temporarily
return slots to the FAA rather than transfer them for another carrier's
use should not be penalized by permanently losing the authority to
operate.

FAA Decision

    In consideration of the foregoing, A4A's request for a waiver is
granted with conditions. This waiver applies only to EWR slots for the
following days: (1) Saturdays and Sundays from April 15 through
November 15; (2) May 4 through May 9, and (3) September 8 through
September 17. To obtain a waiver for a specific slot held, a carrier
must temporarily return to the FAA slots that it will not operate
during the waiver period. The carrier will retain historical precedence
for these temporarily returned slots. These temporary slot returns
permit the FAA to plan for days on which construction closures and
resulting operational impacts occur. If the closure dates change due to
weather, the FAA will apply the waiver, including retroactively, if a
carrier notifies the FAA that the temporarily returned slots will not
be operated on any new closure dates. For summer 2012 slots, the
temporary slot return deadline is Friday, March 16, 2012. For winter
2012-13 slots, the temporary slot return deadline is Wednesday, August
15, 2012. Temporary slot returns should be submitted to the Slot
Administration Office by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by
facsimile at<PHONE_NUMBER>. These return notifications should indicate
they are subject to this waiver.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 4, 2012.
Rebecca B. MacPherson,
Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations.
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Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0565; Airspace Docket No. 14-ACE-7]

Revocation of Class D and E Airspace; Independence, KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: This action removes Class D airspace and the associated Class
E surface area airspace at Independence Municipal Airport,
Independence, KS. Closure of the airport's air traffic control tower
has necessitated the need for this action.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 15, 2015. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. The Order is also available for
inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15. For further
information, you can contact the Airspace Policy and ATC Regulations
Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 29591; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul Garza, Jr., Central Service
Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone:
817-222-4075.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part, A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it removes

controlled airspace at Independence Municipal Airport, KS.

History

    On May 8, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to remove Class D
airspace and Class E surface area airspace at Independence Municipal
Airport, Independence, KS., (80 FR 26496). Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
    Class D and E airspace areas are published in Paragraph 5000 and
6002, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014, and
effective September 15, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace designations listed in this
document will be published subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.9Y, airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15,
2014. FAA Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR),
Part 71 by removing Class D airspace and the associated Class E surface
area airspace at Independence Municipal Airport, Independence, KS, as
the air traffic control tower has closed and controlled airspace is no
longer needed.
    Class D and E airspace areas are published in Paragraph 5000 and
6002, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014, and
effective September 15, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace designations listed in this
document will be published subsequently in the Order.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule''
under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E. ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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

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

0
1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, and
effective September 15, 2014, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace

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ACE KS D Independence, KS [Removed]

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas

* * * * *

ACE KS E2 Independence, KS [Removed]

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on July 10, 2015.
Robert W. Beck,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 15030-000]

Desert Pumped Storage, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit
Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To
Intervene, and Competing Applications

    On April 27, 2020, Desert Pumped Storage LLC, filed an application
for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power
Act (FPA), proposing to study the feasibility of the SilverKing 2
Energy Storage Project (SilverKing 2 Project or project), a closed-loop
pumped storage project to be located in Gila County, Arizona. The sole
purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit
holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A
preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any
land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters
owned by others without the owners' express permission.
    The proposed project would consist of the following: (1) A new 33-
foot-high dam with a total crest length of 9,780 feet, creating a 2,047
acre-foot upper reservoir with a maximum surface elevation of 1,499
feet above mean sea level; (2) two 3,329-foot-long, 10-foot-diameter
steel penstocks that would connect the upper and lower reservoirs after
passing through the powerhouse; (3) a new powerhouse to be located
close to the afterbay with an approximate elevation of 1,210 feet above
mean sea level with four 25-megawatt generator units with a total
installed generation capacity of 100 megawatts and associated
switchgear and controls; (4) an approximately 100-foot-long, 14-foot-
diameter tailrace low pressure draft tube between the powerhouse and
the lower reservoir; (5) a new 98-foot-high dam with a total crest
length of 3,273 feet, creating a 1,846 acre-foot lower reservoir, with
a maximum surface elevation of 1,210 feet above mean sea level that
will utilize an existing waste rock dump of an open pit mine; (6) a new
200 mega-volt ampere (MVA) substation located adjacent to the lower
reservoir; (7) an approximately 500-foot-long new 230-kilovolt
transmission line from the new substation to the existing transmission
lines owned by Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power
District; and (8) appurtenant facilities. The estimated average annual
generation of the SilverKing 2 Project would be 400 gigawatt-hours.
    Applicant Contact: Dr. Michael Werner, Desert Pumped Storage LLC,
7425 East Columbia Drive, Spokane, Washington 99212; phone: (509) 280-
7486.
    FERC Contact: Khatoon Melick,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice.
Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements
of 18 CFR 4.36.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing
applications using the Commission's eFiling system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx. Commenters can submit brief
comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the
eComment system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment. aspx. You
must include your name and contact information at the end of your
comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy.
Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to:
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via
any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville,
Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket
number P-15030-000.

    More information about this project, including a copy of the
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of
Commission's website at https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/elibrary/overview. Enter the docket number (P-15030) in the docket number field
to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

    Dated: March 11, 2021.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-64390; File No. SR-C2-2011-011]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To
Amend the C2 Fees Schedule

May 4, 2011.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on April 29, 2011, C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated (the ``Exchange''
or ``C2'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The
Exchange has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a
due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange under Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder.\4\ The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
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    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    C2 proposes to amend its Fees Schedule. The text of the proposed
rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site (http://www.c2exchange.com), at the Exchange's Office of the Secretary and at
the Commission.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    C2 proposes to amend its Fee Schedule to revise its transaction
fees for all multiply-listed, equity and exchange-traded fund (``ETF'')
option classes traded on C2. Currently, transactions fees as set out in
the Fees Schedule under two categories: (i) Transaction fees for option
classes C, BAC, XLF, F, and SPY; \5\ and (ii) transaction fees for all
other multiply-listed, equity and ETF option classes.\6\
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    \5\ For C, BAC, XLF, F, and SPY, the transaction fees are
currently as follows: public customers do not receive a maker rebate
and pay a liquidity removing taker rate of $.25 per contract; C2
Market-Makers receive a liquidity making rebate of $.25 per contract
and pay a liquidity removing taker rate of $.34 per contract; and
all other users receive a liquidity making rebate of $.10 per
contract and pay a liquidity removing taker rate of $.34 per
contract. There are no taker fees or maker credits for trades
executed as part of the open for these classes.
    \6\ For all other multiply-listed, equity and ETF option
classes, the transaction fees are currently as follows: Public
customers do not receive a maker rebate and pay a liquidity removing
taker rate of $.15 per contract; C2 Market-Makers receive a
liquidity making rebate of $.15 per contract and pay a liquidity
removing taker rate of $.25 per contract; and all other users
receive a liquidity making rebate of $.10 per contract and pay a
liquidity removing taker rate of $.40 per contract. There are no
taker fees or maker credits for trades executed as part of the open
for these classes.
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    The transaction fees will be simplified to have only a single
category for all multiply-listed, equity and ETF option classes. Within
that category, the transaction fees will be structured as follows:
Public customers will receive a liquidity making rebate of $.22 per
contract and will pay a liquidity removing taker rate of $.25 per
contract; C2 Market-Makers will receive a liquidity making rebate of
$.25 per contract and will pay a liquidity removing taker rate of $.33
per contract; and all other users will receive a liquidity making
rebate of $.22 per contract and will pay a liquidity removing taker
rate of $.33 per contract. As is currently the case, there will
continue to be no maker credits or taker fees for trades executed as
part of the open for these classes. Finally, we note that the Exchange
is making a non-substantive amendment to reorganize the text of the
Fees Schedule (the sequence of the liquidity making rebate and
liquidity removing taker rate columns in the Fees Schedule are being
flip-flipped). The change will be effective on May 2, 2011.

2. Statutory Basis
    The proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the
Act,\7\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4) \8\
of the Act in particular, in that it is designed to provide for the
equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among
C2 Trading Permit Holders and other persons using Exchange facilities.
The Exchange believes that modifying the C2 transaction fee rates so
that the rebate and charge levels are more closely aligned between
participant types is consistent with: (i) Section 6(b)(4) of the Act in
that it represents an equitable allocation of fees; and (ii) Section
6(b)(5) of the Act in that the modifications are not designed to
unfairly discriminate between customers, brokers, or dealers. The
Exchange believes that the preferred customer fee is consistent with
the long history in the options markets of customers being given
preferred fees and that the Market-Maker rebate is reflective of the
fact that Market-Makers have affirmative obligations to enhance market
quality and can be rewarded for their commitments through advantaged
pricing.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

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

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

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

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

    The proposed rule change is designated by the Exchange as
establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge, thereby
qualifying for effectiveness on filing pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \9\ and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b-4
\10\ thereunder.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-C2-2011-011 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-C2-2011-011. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing will also be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File No. SR-C2-2011-011 and should be
submitted on or before May 31, 2011.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
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    \11\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-11313 Filed 5-9-11; 8:45 am]
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