[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 15 (Friday, January 23, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3513-3516]
[FR Doc No: 2015-00961]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0076; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-246-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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 all
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series
airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600
series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that,
during a production flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did not
pressurize the green hydraulic system. For certain airplanes, this
proposed AD would require identification of the part number, serial
number, and standard of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT
lower gearbox assembly; replacement of the balance weight screw,
modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of the actuator,
an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation in the
RAT pump housing; and corrective actions if necessary. For certain
other airplanes, this proposed AD would require re-identification or
replacement of the RAT module. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss
of the impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which,
if preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in the loss of
control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 9, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For Airbus service information identified in this proposed AD,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet
http://www.airbus.com. For Hamilton Sundstrand service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical
Publications, Mail Stop 302-9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002,
Rockford, IL 61125-7002; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com. You may view the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0076; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0076;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-246-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0274, dated November 15, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model
A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus
Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The
MCAI states:

    During a production flight test of an A330-300 aeroplane, the
Ram Air Turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green hydraulic system.
Investigation revealed that the impeller drive (hex) shaft had a
reduced length of engagement with the pump drive shaft. This caused
the impeller drive shaft to disengage from the pump and disconnect
the impeller. It was determined that the disconnection was the
result of internal hex dimensions on the pump impeller shaft, which
had been changed in a manufacturing drawing. From the investigation
analysis, it was possible to identify a list of affected parts.

    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the
loss of impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability,
possibly resulting, in case of total engine flame out, to the loss
of control of the aeroplane.
    To address this unsafe condition, a new design RAT pump shaft
has been developed with a decreased hexagonal shaft housing depth,
which increases the hexagonal drive shaft engagement in the impeller
shaft to carry the impeller torque. Airbus issued Service Bulletin
(SB) A330-29-3122, SB A340-29-4093 and SB A340-29-5021 to provide
instructions for in-service replacement of the affected RAT
hydraulic pumps, or re-identification of the RAT pump and complete
RAT module, as applicable.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
identification and replacement [modification] or re-identification
of all affected RAT hydraulic pumps on A330 and A340-200/300
aeroplanes, and replacement [modification] of all affected RAT
modules on A340-500/-600 aeroplanes.

For affected pumps, the required actions also include concurrent
actions, as applicable, including replacement of the balance weight
screw, modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of the
actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct
installation in the RAT pump housing and re-installation if necessary.
For affected pumps, corrective actions include replacement of the RAT
hydraulic pump, and re-identification of the part number of the RAT
module. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2015-0076.

Related ADs

    EASA and the FAA have issued additional ADs related to the RAT. FAA
AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012),
which corresponds to EASA AD 2011-0197, dated October 10, 2011,
requires an inspection of the RAT anti-stall valve in the pump housing
for correct setting, re-identification of the RAT pump, performing a
functional ground test of the RAT, and replacement of the RAT pump or
the RAT assembly with a serviceable part if necessary. FAA AD 2012-21-
19 is applicable to all Airbus Model A330-200 freighter series
airplanes; Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200
and -300 series airplanes.
    The FAA also issued AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799,
October 31, 2012), which corresponds to EASA AD 2011-0204, dated
October 14, 2011. FAA AD 2012-21-20 requires identification of the
supplier, part number, and serial number of the RAT actuator, and re-
identification of the RAT actuator and RAT, or replacement of the RAT
actuator with a serviceable unit and re-identification of the RAT, if
necessary. FAA AD 2012-21-20 is applicable to certain Airbus Model
A330-200 freighter series airplanes, Model A330-200 and -300 series
airplanes, and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes.

Related Service Information

    Airbus has issued the following service information, which
describes procedures for modification of the RAT pump hex shaft.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25,
2012 (for Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes).
     Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25,
2012 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes).
     Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2,
2012 (for Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes.
    Hamilton Sundstrand has issued Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19,
dated August 6, 2012, which describes procedures for checking and
replacing the RAT hydraulic pump.
    The actions described in this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Clarification of Service Information

    Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012 (for
Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes), contains a
typographical error in the vendor service bulletin reference. The
Airbus service information in some instances references Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ``EPRS06M-29-13,'' but the correct
reference is ERPS06M-29-19. Airbus is aware of the error and plans to
correct it when Service Bulletin A330-29-3122 is revised.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 66 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 14 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $78,540, or $1,190
per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take up to 18 work-hours and require parts costing up to $427,301, for
a cost of $428,831 per product. We have no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need this action.

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 above, 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; 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.

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

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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]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-0076; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-
246-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 9, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR 65812,
October 31, 2012); and AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR
65799, October 31, 2012).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F,
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541,
and -642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic
Power.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that, during a production
flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green
hydraulic system. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the
impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which, if
preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in the loss of
control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Identification of RAT Components

    For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F,
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes;
and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes:
Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, within 36 months
after the effective date of this AD, identify the part number,
serial number, and standard (through the mod-dots) of the RAT pump,
RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)
of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable
in lieu of this identification if the part number, serial number,
and standard can be conclusively determined from that review.
    (1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25,
2012.
    (2) For Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25,
2012.

(h) Corrective and Concurrent Actions

    If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is included in
table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012:
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified
in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. Prior to or concurrently
with doing the corrective actions required by this paragraph, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012 (for Model A330-200, -
200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes); or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012 (for Airbus Model
A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes).
    (1) Replace the balance weight screw.
    (2) Modify the actuator coil spring.
    (3) Modify the actuator.
    (4) Do a general visual inspection of the anti-stall valve for
correct installation in the RAT pump housing, and if any incorrect
installation is found, before further flight, correctly install the
anti-stall valve.

(i) Exception to Service Information Specifications

    Where Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25,
2012 (for Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series
airplanes), refers to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
``EPRS06M-29-13'' as an additional source of guidance for doing
certain actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, the correct
reference should be to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-
29-19.

(j) Re-identification of Part Numbers

    If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is not included
in table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012:
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, re-identify
the part numbers of the RAT hydraulic pump and RAT module, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)
of this AD.

(k) RAT Module Replacement (Modification)

    For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes having RAT module
P/N 772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G: Within 36 months after
the effective date of this AD, replace (modify) the RAT module, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012.

(l) Exception to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of This AD

    The actions required by paragraph (g), (h) and (j) of this AD
are not required for airplanes on which Airbus Modification 202537
was embodied in production, provided it can be determined that,
since the airplane's first flight, no RAT hydraulic pump or RAT
module having a part number identified in paragraph (n) of this AD
is installed on that airplane.

(m) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of Other ADs

    (1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes; and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes:
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and
(j) of this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235
(77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012); and paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
    (2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Accomplishment
of the actions required by paragraph (k) of this AD constitutes
compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of
AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).

(n) Parts Installation Prohibition

    (1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes; and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes:
After modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (h) of
this AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having a part
number (P/N) identified in paragraph (n)(1)(i) of this AD, or any
RAT hydraulic pump having the part number identified in paragraph
(n)(1)(ii) of this AD, on any airplane.
    (i) RAT module P/N 766351, 768084, 770379, 770952, 770952A,
770952B, 1702934, 1702934A, or 1702934B.
    (ii) RAT hydraulic pump P/N 5909522 (Parker P/N 4207902).
    (2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: After
modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (k) of this
AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having P/N
772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G, on any airplane.

(o) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:

    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM 116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Information
may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(p) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0274, dated November 15,
2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0076.
    (2) For Airbus service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Hamilton Sundstrand service
information identified in this AD, contact Hamilton Sundstrand,
Technical Publications, Mail Stop 302-9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O.
Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125-7002; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 860-
998-4564; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com. You may view the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 14, 2015.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-00961 Filed 1-22-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


Date:
September 30, 2011
Subject:
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating EGUs - Response to Comment Regarding 98 Facilities Lacking Part II Mercury Testing Data in the MACT Floor Analysis

From:
Shelly Johnson, RTI International
To:
William Maxwell
EPA/OAQPS/SPPD/ESG

   Background
The EPA proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating EGUs on May 3, 2011. The public comment period ended on August 4, 2011. The company, CONSOL Energy, Inc., submitted comments on the proposed rule. CONSOL states, in part:
           "EPA did not use all the data available to it in calculating the MACT floor. There are 98 plants . . . that submitted Part II Hg emission data, but these plants are not in the list of 202 plants (338 units) in the MACT floor spreadsheet. . . EPA has not provided a reason to exclude the data from 98 plants, nor discussed this data in any way. . . EPA failed to provide any reason for excluding these 98 plants. . . It is incumbent upon EPA to evaluate those data and explain why they were not used, and to do similar analyses and provide explanation if data were excluded for the other HAPs and HAP surrogates. . . The statue [sic] requires EPA to use all available emissions information. Since EPA cannot simply exclude those data without explanation, and since the public is entitled to view and comment upon the Agency's bases for that exclusion, EPA is obligated to provide that information and to take comment on it before it finalizes this rule."
   This memorandum addresses the reason(s) for exclusion of the mercury emission test data provided by the above-mentioned 98 facilities from the MACT floor analysis for mercury.
   Discussion
   In order to process the large amount of emission test data submitted in response to the ICR, RTI developed a Microsoft Access database to store the raw data provided by the companies, and developed a series of database queries to calculate the emission factors (lb/MMBtu) necessary to conduct the MACT floor analysis. In the data analysis process (database queries), many stipulations were placed on the test data to ensure that the analysis included only those tests reports representing current EGU configurations. The five bullets listed below describe the criteria by which some emission tests were excluded from the MACT floor analysis spreadsheets.
   There are instances, noted below, where some data were not included in the MACT floor output for the EGU proposal, but are included in the current MACT floor output for the promulgated rule. The database queries used to develop the emission factors have been refined to include additional emission tests, as appropriate.
      * Emission rate, but no process data.
      An emission test was excluded if the pollutant emissions were provided in units of an emission rate (e.g., pounds per hour), but the necessary process information was not provided to calculate an emission factor. Either the unit load (MW) during testing or the fuel flow rate (lb/hour) and fuel heating value (Btu/lb) during testing were needed in addition to the emission rate.
      * Concentration, but insufficient flue gas parameters.
An emission test was excluded if the pollutant emissions were provided in units of concentration, but not enough sampling run data was provided to calculate an emission factor. The equations contained in EPA Method 19 were used to convert concentrations to emission factors. The additional pieces of data necessary to make the conversion included fuel type, concentration units that could be converted to pounds per dry standard cubic foot, percent oxygen or percent carbon dioxide, and moisture content of the flue gas.
      Additionally, facilities that burned exactly a 50/50 split of the fuels during testing were excluded, as the automated process was developed to consider just one primary fuel.
      * Test data prior to installation of current emission controls.
An emission test was excluded if the test report end date was not provided by the company. In order to accurately represent the emissions from EGUs as they are currently configured and operating, any emission tests that were completed prior to the latest air pollution control device installation date were excluded. For example, if a company provided emission test reports from March 2006 and March 2009, and installed an activated carbon injection system in 2008, then only the March 2009 test would appear in the MACT floor output.
      In the process for the February output, the test date was chosen from one field in the ICR database. If this field was not populated, then the test report was excluded. Since the February output, the process has been modified to include more reports by pulling in dates from more fields (there are several fields from which the test date can be determined). As a result, additional tests are now included in the MACT floor output.
      Additionally, for the February output, for facilities that have no add-on emission control devices, there is no control installation date, so these reports were excluded. Since the February output, the output queries have been modified to include these reports.
      Since the February output was created, another change to the database has been to denote future controls as any control with a start date of 1/1/2010 or later. These controls were not considered in determining the latest configuration control date.
      * Sampling port not after last control.
Multiple sampling ports could have been selected for a test; however, results from only one sampling port were selected. The sampling port selected had to be located after the last emission control device and had to be the last port for which data were provided. For example, if a company provided test results for the inlet to their wet scrubber (the last control in their configuration), a sampling port at the bottom of the stack, and a sampling port at the top of their stack, then only the test results from the sampling port at the top of their stack would be used.
An emission test was excluded if the sampling port chosen for the test was not part of the configuration chosen for the test (i.e., the sampling port was not included in the "current" configuration for the unit). In the electronic ICR, there was a mandatory field for the sampling port to be selected and an optional field for the configuration to be selected for each test. In tests from a few facilities, the company did not select a sampling port that was part of the configuration they selected. These test results were excluded.
      * Yellowstone Energy (specific facility cited by commenter).
The Yellowstone Energy LP facility (ORIS Code 50931) results are, in fact, included in the MACT floor analysis. The data are included in the petroleum coke spreadsheet because the primary fuel during testing was reported to be petroleum coke.
   Conclusion
   Table 1 presents a summary of the reasons emissions tests were excluded from the MACT floor analysis at proposal, and provides counts of facilities excluded for each reason. Table 1 also presents the number of previously excluded facilities that have been added to the MACT floor analysis for promulgation due to refinements in the database queries.
   The attached Table A-1 (in Attachment 1) lists the 98 facilities that were excluded from the mercury MACT floor analysis at proposal. Table A-1 includes the reason each of these emission tests was excluded from the MACT floor analysis at proposal. An additional column identifies the emission tests that are now included in the MACT floor analysis due to refinements in the database queries since proposal.
                Table 1: MACT Floor Facility Exclusion Summary

                                 Attachment 1

                            Facility ID (ORIS Code)
                       Report ID Provided by Respondent
                        Emission rate w/o process data
                     Concentration w/o flue gas parameters
                   Test data prior current emission controls
                          Included in current output
                       Test data from old configuration
                              Yellowstone Energy
                                      207
HgTest_06_2006_AppK

                                       x

                                      207
HgTest_06_2006_OH

                                       x

                                      207
HgTest_06_2006_SCEM

                                       x

                                      508
3

                                       x

                                      594
Unit 3 - 100% Bituminous Test - Trace Metals

                                       x

                                      594
Unit 3 60% PRB Test - Trace Metals

                                       x

                                      703
Unit 3 Scrubber Mercury testing

                                       x

                                      856
1

                                       x
                                       x

                                      856
10

                                       x
                                       x

                                      856
11

                                       x
                                       x

                                      856
2

                                       x
                                       x

                                      856
3

                                       x
                                       x

                                      856
4

                                       x
                                       x

                                      856
5

                                       x
                                       x

                                      856
6

                                       x
                                       x

                                      856
7

                                       x
                                       x

                                      856
8

                                       x
                                       x

                                      856
9

                                       x
                                       x

                                      861
1
                                       x
                                       x

                                      863
1

                                       x

                                      863
2

                                       x

                                      863
3

                                       x

                                      876
2009Hg

                                       x
                                       x

                                      898
14

                                       x

                                      898
16

                                       x

                                      976
1

                                       x

                                      976
10

                                       x

                                      976
11

                                       x

                                      976
12

                                       x

                                      976
13

                                       x

                                      976
14

                                       x

                                      976
15

                                       x

                                      976
16

                                       x

                                      976
17

                                       x

                                      976
18

                                       x

                                      976
19

                                       x

                                      976
2

                                       x

                                      976
20

                                       x

                                      976
21

                                       x

                                      976
22

                                       x

                                      976
23

                                       x

                                      976
24

                                       x

                                      976
25

                                       x

                                      976
26

                                       x

                                      976
27

                                       x

                                      976
28

                                       x

                                      976
29

                                       x

                                      976
3

                                       x

                                      976
30

                                       x

                                      976
31

                                       x

                                      976
32

                                       x

                                      976
33

                                       x

                                      976
34

                                       x

                                      976
35

                                       x

                                      976
36

                                       x

                                      976
37

                                       x

                                      976
38

                                       x

                                      976
39

                                       x

                                      976
4

                                       x

                                      976
40

                                       x

                                      976
41

                                       x

                                      976
42

                                       x

                                      976
43

                                       x

                                      976
44

                                       x

                                      976
45

                                       x

                                      976
5

                                       x

                                      976
6

                                       x

                                      976
7

                                       x

                                      976
8

                                       x

                                      976
9

                                       x

                                     1008
U2091409-BAGOUT

                                       x

                                     1008
U2091409-BASE

                                       x

                                     1122
3

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1122
4

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1122
5

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1122
6

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1122
7

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1217
2007 Stack (Hg)
                                       x
                                       x

                                     1217
2009 Stack (Hg)
                                       x
                                       x

                                     1239
2

                                       x

                                     1239
4

                                       x

                                     1381
Baseline Mercury Test Study

                                       x

                                     1382
Baseline Mercury Test Study

                                       x

                                     1382
Baseline Mercury Test Study 2007 H1

                                       x

                                     1382
Baseline Mercury Test Study 2007 H2

                                       x

                                     1383
Baseline Mercury Test Study

                                       x

                                     1552
1

                                       x

                                     1552
10

                                       x

                                     1552
11

                                       x

                                     1552
12

                                       x

                                     1552
13

                                       x

                                     1552
14

                                       x

                                     1552
2

                                       x

                                     1552
3

                                       x

                                     1552
4

                                       x

                                     1552
5

                                       x

                                     1552
6

                                       x

                                     1552
7

                                       x

                                     1552
8

                                       x

                                     1552
9

                                       x

                                     1554
1

                                       x

                                     1554
10

                                       x

                                     1554
11

                                       x

                                     1554
12

                                       x

                                     1554
13

                                       x

                                     1554
14

                                       x

                                     1554
15

                                       x

                                     1554
2

                                       x

                                     1554
3

                                       x

                                     1554
4

                                       x

                                     1554
5

                                       x

                                     1554
6

                                       x

                                     1554
7

                                       x

                                     1554
8

                                       x

                                     1554
9

                                       x

                                     1571
E1 Hg 1qtr 09

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1571
E1 HG 2QTR 08

                                       x

                                     1571
E1 Hg 2qtr 09

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1571
E1 HG 3QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1571
E1 Hg 3qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1571
E1 HG 4QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1571
E1 Hg 4qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1571
E2 HG 1QTR 08

                                       x

                                     1571
E2 HG 2qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1571
E2 Hg 2qtr 09

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1571
E2 HG 3QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1571
E2 Hg 3qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1571
E2 HG 4QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1571
E2 Hg 4qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D1 HG 1QTR 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D1 Hg 1qtr 09

                                       x

                                     1572
D1 Hg 2qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D1 Hg 2qtr 09

                                       x

                                     1572
D1 HG 3QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1572
D1 Hg 3qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D1 HG 4QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1572
D1 Hg 4qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D2 HG 1QTR 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D2 Hg 2qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D2 Hg 2qtr 09

                                       x

                                     1572
D2 HG 3QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1572
D2 Hg 3qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D2 HG 4QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1572
D2 Hg 4qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D3 HG 1QTR 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D3 Hg 1qtr 09

                                       x

                                     1572
D3 Hg 2qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D3 Hg 2qtr 09

                                       x

                                     1572
D3 HG 3QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1572
D3 Hg 3qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1572
D3 HG 4QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1572
D3 Hg 4qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1573
F1 HG 1QTR 08

                                       x

                                     1573
F1 Hg 1qtr 09

                                       x

                                     1573
F1 Hg 2qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1573
F1 Hg 2qtr 09

                                       x

                                     1573
F1 HG 3QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1573
F1 Hg 3qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1573
F1 HG 4QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1573
F1 Hg 4qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1573
F2 HG 1QTR 08

                                       x

                                     1573
F2 Hg 1qtr 09

                                       x

                                     1573
F2 Hg 2qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1573
F2 Hg 2qtr 09

                                       x

                                     1573
F2 HG 3QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1573
F2 Hg 3qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1573
F2 HG 4QTR 07

                                       x

                                     1573
F2 Hg 4qtr 08

                                       x

                                     1606
Hg CEM certification 2008

                                       x

                                     1606
Hg CEMS certification 2009

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1606
Hg emissions 2006

                                       x

                                     1606
Hg emissions Jan. 2007

                                       x

                                     1606
Hg emissions Sept 2007

                                       x

                                     1606
Jan 2008 initial Hg CEMS certification

                                       x

                                     1606
Turbosorp - initial compliance test

                                       x

                                     1619
2007FebHg

                                       x

                                     1619
2007OctHg

                                       x

                                     1695
BCC4 - Hg CEMs Performance

                                       x

                                     1695
BCC5 - Hg CEMs Performance Guarentee

                                       x

                                     1702
DEK1 - Hg Cems Performance Test

                                       x

                                     1702
DEK2 - Hg CEMs performance guarantee

                                       x

                                     1720
JCW78 - Hg CEMs Performance Test

                                       x

                                     1769
PIPP-TracePM-F7-05.2009
                                       x

                                     1831
Hg-1--7/05

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1831
Hg-2-7/05

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1831
Hg-3-7/05

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1831
Hg-4-7/05

                                       x
                                       x

                                     1891
GE-Hg-7-2009

                                       x

                                     1891
Platt_HG-6-2008

                                       x

                                     2008
Results of Unit 4 Compliance Testing #902546 (Hg)

                                       x

                                     2168
Catalyst Mercury Test

                                       x

                                     2168
Catalyst Mercury Test U2

                                       x

                                     2168
Catalyst Mercury Test U3

                                       x

                                     2187
Dec2005Hg

                                       x

                                     2187
June2008Hg

                                       x

                                     2187
Nov2007Hg

                                       x

                                     2187
Sept2008Hg

                                       x

                                     2367
sr-4-037-Hg-2

                                       x

                                     2367
SR-4-07-037-Hg-1

                                       x

                                     2367
SR4-07-037-Hg-3

                                       x

                                     2367
SR4--07-037-Hg-4

                                       x

                                     2367
SR4-07-037-Hg-5

                                       x

                                     2367
SR4-07-123-M30B

                                       x

                                     2367
SR4-08-030-M29

                                       x

                                     2367
SR4-08-093-M29

                                       x

                                     2367
SR4-08-093-M30B

                                       x

                                     2367
SR4-09-038-M29

                                       x

                                     2367
SR4-09-042-M29

                                       x

                                     2367
SR5-Startup Testing

                                       x

                                     2367
SR6-08-124-Test Burn

                                       x

                                     2549
Stack-Hg-0609

                                       x

                                     2549
Stack-Hg-0707
                                       x

                                     2549
Stack-Hg-0708

                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-06/08-1

                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-06/08-2

                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-06/09-1

                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-06/09-2

                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-06/09-3

                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-06/09-4

                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-07/07-1
                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-07/07-2
                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-07/07-3
                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-07/07-4
                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-07/08-3

                                       x

                                     2554
Hg-07/08-4

                                       x

                                     2720
BLR5(9/12/07)

                                       x

                                     2720
BLR9(3/5/08)

                                       x

                                     2720
BLR9(8/11/09)

                                       x

                                     2721
UNIT2(10/3/07)

                                       x

                                     2721
UNIT4(10/2/07)

                                       x

                                     2721
UNIT5(9/16/08)

                                       x

                                     2723
UNIT2(9/14/07)

                                       x

                                     2727
CS001011008

                                       x

                                     2727
CS001011108

                                       x

                                     2727
CS001080409

                                       x

                                     2727
U3011608

                                       x

                                     2727
U3011608RemovalIN

                                       x

                                     2727
U3011608RemovalOUT

                                       x

                                     2727
U3011708

                                       x

                                     2727
U3012208

                                       x

                                     2727
U3080309

                                       x

                                     2727
U4012308

                                       x

                                     2727
U4012408

                                       x

                                     2727
U4012508

                                       x

                                     2727
U4080509

                                       x

                                     2823
2008 HG Testing

                                       x

                                     2835
Hg Testing (June 2006)

                                       x

                                     2838
Unit 18 Hg Testing (Jun 2006)

                                       x

                                     2850
MS4WEngineerHg

                                       x

                                     2864
Unit 8 Hg Testing (Dec 2005)

                                       x

                                     2866
Unit 4 Hg Testing (July 2005)

                                       x

                                     2866
Unit 5 Hg Testing (July 2005)

                                       x

                                     2866
Unit 6 Hg Testing (July 2005)

                                       x

                                     2878
Unit 1 Hg Testing (Sept 2006)

                                       x

                                     2878
Unit 2 Hg Testing (Sept 2006)

                                       x

                                     2878
Unit 3 Hg Testing (Sept 2006)

                                       x

                                     2878
Unit 4 Hg Testing (Sept 2006)

                                       x

                                     3131
SH-181

                                       x

                                     3131
SH-181A

                                       x

                                     3131
SH-181B

                                       x

                                     3131
Unit 1 Baseline HG

                                       x

                                     3131
Unit 1 Boiler performance

                                       x

                                     3131
Unit 2 Baseline Hg

                                       x

                                     3131
Unit 2 Boiler Performance

                                       x

                                     3131
Unit 3-4 Baseline Hg

                                       x

                                     3136
K179

                                       x

                                     3136
K1792

                                       x

                                     3298
Hg-03/09

                                       x
                                       x

                                     3298
Hg-11/05

                                       x
                                       x

                                     3298
Hg-12/08

                                       x
                                       x

                                     3298
Hg-12/09

                                       x
                                       x

                                     3298
PM-HCL-HF-Hg-06/06

                                       x
                                       x

                                     3317
G1LME2008

                                       x
                                       x

                                     3317
G2LME2008

                                       x
                                       x

                                     3319
J3LME2008

                                       x
                                       x

                                     3319
J4LME2008

                                       x
                                       x

                                     3497
14-Mercury Measurements at Unit 1

                                       x

                                     3497
5-The Effect of ACI on Mercury Control at Unit 1

                                       x

                                     3497
7-Field Testing of ACI Options for Mercury Control

                                       x

                                     3644
CRB1 Mercury CEM Certification

                                       x

                                     3644
CRB2 Mercury CEM Certification

                                       x

                                     3944
9

                                       x

                                     3982
Mercury Diagnostic Test 2006

                                       x
                                       x

                                     4050
EDG3-HG-20071003

                                       x

                                     4050
EDG4-Hg-20071101

                                       x

                                     4050
EDG4-Hg-20080730

                                       x

                                     4050
EDG4-Hg-20080731

                                       x

                                     4050
EDG5-Hg-20060907

                                       x

                                     4050
EDG5-HgPM-20080226

                                       x

                                     4050
EDG5-HgPM-20080306

                                       x

                                     4050
EDG5-Metals-20060615

                                       x

                                     4054
ND1-Inlet-Metals-20050222

                                       x

                                     4054
ND1-Outlet-Metals-20050222

                                       x

                                     4054
ND2-Hg-20071101

                                       x

                                     4054
ND2-Inlet-Metals-20050224

                                       x

                                     4054
ND2-Outlet-Metals-20050224

                                       x

                                     4140
3

                                       x
                                       x

                                     4140
4

                                       x

                                     4143
5

                                       x

                                     4158
BW41 Mercury CEM Certification Testing

                                       x

                                     4158
BW42 Mercury CEM Certification Testing

                                       x

                                     4158
BW43 Mercury CEM Certification Testing

                                       x

                                     4158
BW44 Mercury CEM Certification Testing

                                       x

                                     4162
Mercury CEM Certification Testing

                                       x

                                     4162
Mercury CEM RATA Testing Unit 3

                                       x

                                     4162
Mercury CEM RATA Testing Units 1&2

                                       x

                                     4271
5

                                       x

                                     4941
2006-Hg

                                       x

                                     6031
Hg Test 2007 Stack

                                       x

                                     6031
Hg Test 2008 Port 1

                                       x

                                     6065
MercuryCEMSRATA2009

                                       x

                                     6068
MERC 0709/3

                                       x

                                     6073
Hg Control using Sorbent Injection 2005

                                       x

                                     6089
5

                                       x

                                     6089
8

                                       x

                                     6089
9

                                       x

                                     6094
Unit 1 Hg Certification (Nov 2008)

                                       x

                                     6094
Unit 1 Hg Testing (May 2007)

                                       x

                                     6094
Unit 2 Hg Certification (Nov 2008)

                                       x

                                     6094
Unit 2 Hg Certification (Nov 2009)

                                       x

                                     6094
Unit 3 Hg Certification 1 (Nov 2008)

                                       x

                                     6094
Unit 3 Hg Certification 2 (Nov 2008)

                                       x

                                     6094
Unit 3 Hg Testing (Jul 2005)

                                       x

                                     6101
Mercury CEM Certification Testing 2008

                                       x

                                     6101
Mercury CEM RATA Testing 2009

                                       x

                                     6136
1
                                       x

                                     6146
13b-Multi-Method Hg Speciation\Acid Gas for Unit 2

                                       x
                                       x

                                     6146
4-Optimizing ACI for Mercury Emission Control

                                       x
                                       x

                                     6165
PST2008HGU1

                                       x

                                     6165
PST2009HGU3

                                       x

                                     6165
PST2009HHU2

                                       x

                                     6170
PPPP-Hg-U1-01.2007
                                       x

                                     6170
PPPP-Hg-U2-5.2007
                                       x

                                     6178
Stack- 6/06

                                       x

                                     6178
Stack-8/08

                                       x

                                     6193
Sorbent Injection for Mercury Control

                                       x

                                     6194
Sorbent Injection for Mercury Control at Tolk Sta

                                       x

                                     6195
Hg Emissions\181-015

                                       x

                                     6204
Pre-Sorbent Injection Evaluation 1

                                       x

                                     6204
Pre-Sorbent Injection Evaluation 2

                                       x

                                     6204
U2 Mercury Emissions Report

                                       x

                                     6204
U3 Mercury Test Report

                                       x

                                     6249
W1LME2008

                                       x
                                       x

                                     6249
W2LME2008

                                       x
                                       x

                                     6249
W3LME2008

                                       x
                                       x

                                     6249
W4LME2008

                                       x
                                       x

                                     6257
30B and Ontario Hydro Single Point Test Results

                                       x

                                     6257
Mercury Emission Results Unit 2; Jan 2009

                                       x

                                     6257
Unit 3 Baghouse Performance (Hg only)

                                       x

                                     6288
001
                                       x

                                     6481
Hg CEM Acceptance Test

                                       x

                                     6772
Hg-2005

                                       x

                                     6823
Baseline Mercury Test Study

                                       x

                                     8002
NT-x9-113-PM

                                       x

                                     8042
UNIT1(8/24/09)

                                       x

                                     8042
UNIT1(9/11/08)

                                       x

                                     8042
UNIT1(9/12/08)

                                       x

                                     8042
UNIT2(10/21/08)

                                       x

                                     8042
UNIT2(8/26/09)

                                       x

                                     8042
UNIT2(9/10/08)

                                       x

                                     8042
UNIT2(9/9/08)

                                       x

                                     8069
U1 Mercury CEM Certification Test

                                       x

                                     8069
Unit 2 Mercury CEMS Certification Test

                                       x

                                     8222
Mercury Emission Test

                                       x

                                     8226
CH-63

                                       x

                                     10113
2009 Hg 1
                                       x

                                     10113
2009 Hg 2
                                       x

                                     10675
4

                                       x
                                       x

                                     10675
5

                                       x
                                       x

                                     10675
6

                                       x
                                       x

                                     10784
2008 RATA

                                       x

                                     10784
2009 RATA

                                       x

                                     50039
1

                                       x

                                     50039
3

                                       x

                                     50879
StackTest-1
                                       x

                                     50879
StackTest-2

                                       x

                                     50931
2/15/05 to 2/17/05 testing

                                       x
                                     54626
6
                                       x
                                       x


[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 249 (Monday, December 30, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 71920]
[FR Doc No: 2019-28073]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-22-000]

Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization: Southern Star
Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.

    Take notice that on December 9, 2019, Southern Star Central Gas
Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star), 4700 State Highway 56, Owensboro,
Kentucky 42301, filed in Docket No. CP20-22-000 a prior notice request
pursuant to sections 157.205, and 157.208 of the Commission's
regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and Southern Star's
blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP82-479-000, to increase the
maximum allowable operating pressure on Southern Star's Lines TLB
(Hobart Ranch Lateral), TLB-001, TLB-002, TLB-004, and TLB-005 in
Hemphill County, Texas, all as more fully set forth in the application
which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection.
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using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last
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assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or TTY,
contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Cindy
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Inc., 4700 State Highway 56, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, by telephone at
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issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule
214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to
intervene or notice of intervention and pursuant to section 157.205 of
the regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205), a protest to the
request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the
proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day
after the time allowed for filing a protest. If a protest is filed and
not withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time for filing a
protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for
authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding, or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, and will be
notified of any meetings associated with the Commission's environmental
review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve
copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party
commenters, will not receive copies of all documents filed by other
parties or issued by the Commission and will not have the right to seek
court review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
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 two copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426.

    Dated: December 17, 2019.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0421]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Mamala Bay, Oahu, Hawaii--Hokulea
Arrival

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary 500 yard safety
zone around the sailing canoe HOKULEA for her return to Oahu from a
three year worldwide voyage. HOKULEA is a culturally significant
double-hulled sailing canoe modeled after the vessels that brought the
first Polynesians to Hawaii. Thousands of people on various types of
water craft, including surfboards, canoes, sailing vessels and motor
vessels as well as swimmers, have come out to greet HOKULEA when she
has returned to port in the past. This safety zone is necessary to
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential
safety hazards associated with the anticipated large number of
spectator craft expected to greet the sailing canoe HOKULEA upon her
arrival. A moving 500 yard safety zone around the HOKULEA will be in
place during her transit, starting when she passes abeam of Makapu'u
light house and continuing through Mamala Bay to her mooring in the Ala
Wai Harbor. Upon mooring, the moving safety zone will cease but a
stationary 500 yard safety zone will be maintained around the HOKULEA
until the conclusion of the HOKULEA arrival festivities. Entry of
vessels or persons into the safety zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Honolulu or
his designated representative. The Coast Guard will establish a command
post at the entrance to the Ala Wai Harbor. This command post will
maintain a list of all vessels with authorized moorings in the Ala Wai
Harbor that will be allowed to transit the safety zone to depart from
or return to these moorings. Vessels not on this list may request to
transit the safety zone by contacting the COTP Honolulu or his
designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 5:30 a.m. (HST) on June 17, 2017
through 10 p.m. (HST) on June 17, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
USCG-2017-0421 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on
Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Lieutenant Commander Nicolas Jarboe, Waterways Management
Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to the authority under section 4(a)
of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because the request for the moving safety
zone was received by the Coast Guard on May 10, 2017. Immediate action
is needed to prevent possible safety hazards associated with the large
amount of vessel traffic expected to greet the sailing canoe HOKULEA in
transit and within the small confines of Ala Wai Harbor. It is
impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish this safety
zone by June 17, 2017.
    We are issuing this rule, and under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for making it effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective
date of this rule would be contrary to public interest due to safety
hazards associated with the large number of spectator craft expected to
greet the sailing canoe HOKULEA when she arrives to Oahu on June 17,
2017.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under the authority of 33
U.S.C. 1231. The Captain of the Port Honolulu has determined that
potential hazards exists form the large number of spectator craft
expected to greet the sailing canoe HOKULEA on June 17, 2017. This rule
is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in
the navigable waters within the 500 yard safety zone while HOKULEA is
in transit and moored.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from 5:30 a.m. (HST) on June
17, 2017 through 10 p.m. (HST) on June 17, 2017. This safety zone is
located within the COTP zone (See 33 CFR 3.70-10) and will encompass
all waters 500 yards in all directions from the sailing canoe HOKULEA
during her transit from Makapu'u light house through Mamala Bay to and
including her mooring in Ala Wai Harbor. This safety zone will extend
from the surface of the water to the ocean floor and is intended to
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment within the
navigable waters of the safety zone during the transit and mooring of
the sailing canoe HOKULEA. No vessel will be permitted to enter the
safety zone absent the express authorization of the COTP or his
designated representative. Before the effective period, the Coast Guard
will issue a broadcast notice to mariners to further notify waterway
users of these waterway restrictions. If the safety zone is terminated
prior to 10 p.m. on June 17, 2017, the Coast Guard will also provide a
broadcast notice to mariners.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and
Budget.
    This regulatory action is based on the size, location, duration,
and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic will be able to
safely transit around this moving safety zone, which will only impact
small designated areas of Mamala Bay on the Island of Oahu, HI. Once
the HOKULEA is moored, authorized vessels will be allowed to transit
the Ala Wai Harbor. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue Broadcast
Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the safety zone.
The rule allows vessels to seek permission to enter the safety zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes,

or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the
Federal Government and Indian tribes. If you believe this rule has
implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule involves a safety zone lasting less than 1 day that will prohibit
entry within 500 yards of the sailing canoe HOKULEA. It is
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of
Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. A preliminary Record of
Environmental Consideration (REC) supporting this determination is
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this rule.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

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

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T14-0421 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T14-0421  Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Mamala Bay, Oahu,
Hawaii--Hokulea Arrival.

    (a) Location. This safety zone is located within the COTP zone (See
33 CFR 3.70-10) and will encompass all waters 500 yards in all
directions from the sailing canoe HOKULEA during her transit starting
when she passes abeam of Makapu'u light house through Mamala Bay to and
including her mooring in Ala Wai Harbor. Upon mooring, the moving
safety zone will cease but a stationary 500 yard safety zone will be
maintained around the HOKULEA through the zone's effective period. This
zone extends from the surface of the water to the ocean floor.
    (b) Effective period. 5:30 a.m. (HST) on June 17, 2017 through 10
p.m. (HST) on June 17, 2017. If the safety zone is terminated prior to
10 p.m. (HST) on June 17, 2017, the Coast Guard will provide notice via
broadcast notice to mariners.
    (c) Regulations. The general regulations governing safety zones
contained in Sec.  165.20 apply to the safety zone created by this
temporary final rule.
    (1) All persons and vessels are required to comply with the general
regulations governing safety zones found in this part.
    (2) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless
expressly authorized by the COTP or his designated representative.
    (3) Persons or vessels desiring to transit the moving safety zone
identified in paragraph (a) of this section may contact the COTP of
Honolulu through his designated representatives at the Command Center
via telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER> and<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to request permission to enter or
transit the moving safety zone. If permission is granted, all persons
and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP Honolulu or
his designated representative and proceed at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain a safe course while in the moving safety zone.
    (4) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
enforcement of the moving safety zone by Federal, State, and local
agencies.
    (d) Notice of enforcement. The COTP Honolulu will provide notice of
enforcement of the moving safety zone described in this section by
verbal radio broadcasts and written notice to mariners.
    (e) Definitions. As used in this section, ``designated
representative'' means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty
officer who has been authorized by the COTP to assist in enforcing the
moving safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section.

    Dated: June 2, 2017.
M.C. Long,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Honolulu.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copy Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC
20549-0213.

Extension:
    Form N-54C, OMB Control No. 3235-0236, SEC File No. 270-184.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (the ``PRA''), 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 for extension and approval.
    Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-1 et seq.)
(the ``Investment Company Act''), certain investment companies can
elect to be regulated as business development companies, as defined in
Section 2(a)(48) of the Investment Company Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-
2(a)(48)). Under Section 54(a) of the Investment Company Act (15 U.S.C.
80a-53(a)), any company defined in Section 2(a)(48)(A) and (B) of the
Investment Company Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(48)), may, if it meets
certain enumerated eligibility requirements, elect to be subject to the
provisions of Sections 55 through 65 of the Investment Company Act (15
U.S.C. 80a-54 to 80a-64) by filing with the Commission a notification
of election on Form N-54A (17 CFR 274.53). Under Section 54(c) of the
Investment Company Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-53(c)), any business development
company may voluntarily withdraw its election under Section 54(a) of
the Investment Company Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-53(a)) by filing a notice of
withdrawal of election with the Commission. The Commission has adopted
Form N-54C (17 CFR 274.54) as the form for notification of withdrawal
of election to be subject to Sections 55 through 65 of the Investment
Company Act.
    The purpose of Form N-54C is to notify the Commission that the
business development company withdraws its election to be subject to
Sections 55 through 65 of the Investment Company Act, enabling the
Commission to administer those provisions of the Investment Company Act
to such companies.
    The Commission estimates that on average approximately 10 business
development companies file these notifications each year. Each of those
business development companies need only make a single filing of Form
N-54C. The Commission further estimates that this information
collection imposes a burden of one hour, resulting in a total annual
PRA burden of 10 hours. Based on the estimated wage rate, the total
cost to the business development industry of the hour burden for
complying with Form N-54C would be approximately $3,200.
    The collection of information under Form N-54C is mandatory. The
information provided by the form is not 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 agency'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 Thomas Bayer, 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: July 2, 2014.
Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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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: EC13-93-000.
    Applicants: Ameren Energy Generating Company, AmerenEnergy
Resources Generating Company, Ameren Energy Marketing Company, Electric
Energy, Inc., Midwest Electric Power, Inc., AmerenEnergy Medina Valley
Cogen, L.L.C., Dynegy Inc.
    Description: Response to July 26, 2013 letter requesting additional
information of Ameren Energy Generating Company, et al.
    Filed Date: 8/5/13.
    Accession Number: 20130805-5409.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/19/13
    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2997-002; ER10-3018-002; ER10-3030-002; ER10-
2992-002; ER10-3003-002; ER10-3015-002; ER10-2990-002; ER10-3016-002.
    Applicants: Atlantic City Electric Company, Delmarva Power & Light
Company, Potomac Electric Power Company, Pepco Energy Services, Inc.,
Bethlehem Renewable Energy, LLC, Eastern Landfill Gas, LLC, Potomac
Power Resources, Inc., Fauquier Landfill Gas, LLC.
    Description: Application for Category 2 Exemption in the Northeast
Region of the PHI Entities.
    Filed Date: 8/5/13.
    Accession Number: 20130805-5408.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/26/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-1643-003.
    Applicants: ISO New England Inc., New England Power Pool
Participants Committee.
    Description: Order 755 Reg. Market Compliance Changes to be
effective 10/1/2014 .
    Filed Date: 8/5/13.
    Accession Number: 20130805-5191.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/26/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-1903-000; ER13-1904-000.
    Applicants: MET New York Trading LLC, MET West Trading LLC.
    Description: Updated Appendix B to July 8, 2013 MET New York
Trading LLC and MET West Trading LLC tariff filing.
    Filed Date: 8/6/13.
    Accession Number: 20130806-5058.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/27/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-2110-000.
    Applicants: ISO New England Inc., New England Power Pool
Participants Committee.
    Description: MR1 Rev. Relating to Seasonal Claimed Cap and Aud for
Net-Met Gen to be effective 10/7/2013.
    Filed Date: 8/5/13.
    Accession Number: 20130805-5278.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/26/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-2111-000.
    Applicants: Fairless Energy, LLC.
    Description: Compliance Filing--Single MBR Tariff Nuclear Waiver
Affiliate Restrictions to be effective 8/6/2013.
    Filed Date: 8/5/13.
    Accession Number: 20130805-5321.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/26/13.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-2112-000.
    Applicants: Genesis Solar, LLC.
    Description: Genesis Solar, LLC Market-Base Rate Application to be
effective 10/1/2013.
    Filed Date: 8/5/13.
    Accession Number: 20130806-5002.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/26/13.

    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: August 6, 2013.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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