[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 8, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 30398-30399]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11813]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[FAA Docket No. FAA-2020-0994; Project Identifier AD-2020-00687-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
that proposed to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) Model GVII-G600
airplanes. The NPRM was prompted by a report that a failure mode in the
data concentration network (DCN) software causes the pitch attitude
value to freeze on the primary flight display (PFD) for up to 20
seconds. The NPRM proposed to require updating the DCN and flight deck
master operating system (MOS) software. Since issuance of the NPRM, the
FAA has determined that there is not an unsafe condition because all
affected airplanes have updated software. Accordingly, the NPRM is
withdrawn.

DATES:  As of June 8, 2021, the proposed rule, which published in the
Federal Register on February 23, 2021 (86 FR 10875), is withdrawn.

ADDRESSES:

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0994; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD action, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Myles Jalalian, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park,
GA 30337; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued an NPRM that proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
adding an AD that would apply to certain serial-numbered Gulfstream
Model GVII-G600 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register
on February 23, 2021 (86 FR 10875). The NPRM was prompted by a report
of a failure mode in the DCN software that causes pitch attitude value
to freeze on the PFD for up to 20 seconds, which results in temporarily
incorrect pitch indications.
    The effect is evident only if the pitch of the airplane changes
during the 20 second reset window. After 20 seconds, the system returns
to normal. The standby flight display and heads up display are
unaffected by this failure mode and continue to display the correct
pitch attitude. However, there is not an alert or annunciation that
informs the flight crew of a stale (frozen) pitch display or
potentially misleading flight information.
    The NPRM proposed to require installing the MOS software update
part number EB60001034-0106, updating the DCN software level to version
10.10.12 in support of the MOS software update, and operationally
checking the installations. Incorrect pitch indications could result in
the loss of control of the airplane during certain phases of flight
during instrument meteorological conditions.

Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued

    After issuance of the NPRM, the FAA received a comment from
Gulfstream recommending the FAA withdraw the NPRM based on full fleet
compliance. All Gulfstream Model GVII-G600 airplanes have corrected the
unsafe condition by complying with the proposed software update. The
FAA has determined that the unsafe condition has been removed from the
fleet. In addition, since Gulfstream controls the software, it is
unlikely the unsafe condition will be re-introduced.

    Based on the above information, the FAA has determined that AD
action is not warranted and the proposal should be withdrawn.
    Withdrawal of the NPRM constitutes only such action and does not
preclude the FAA from further rulemaking on this issue, nor does it
commit the FAA to any course of action in the future.

Regulatory Findings

    Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed
AD nor a final rule. This action, therefore, is not covered under
Executive Order 12866 or the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Withdrawal

    Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking, which published in
the Federal Register on February 23, 2021 (86 FR 10875), is withdrawn.

    Issued on May 28, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-11813 Filed 6-7-21; 8:45 am]
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               Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Final Rule
Data Requirements Rule for the 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS)
                                 RIN 2060-AR19
General Comments

   1. Reviewer recommends providing the marginal benefits and costs to choosing the 2,000 tpy (both inside and outside the 1m population area) over the other options provided within the proposed rule.  Specifically, provide the cost per ton of each option, including 1,000 tpy/2,000 tpy; 2,000 tpy/5,000 tpy; 3,000 tpy (both within and outside the 1m population area); 3,000 tpy/10,000 tpy; and 5,000 tpy (both within and outside the 1m population area).
   2. Reviewer recommends clarifying why a preliminary list of source areas is required to be submitted instead of allowing states to provide a preliminary list of source areas if the state believes that would ensure that they met the required deadlines, especially since EPA states they are consulting with air agencies regarding the source areas that the final rule will characterize.
   3. Reviewer recommends clarifying federally enforceable requirements that limit source emissions to less than 2,000 tpy.
   4. Reviewer recommends clarifying how compounding multiple sources for modeling is treated to ensure that an overly conservative model is not developed.
   5. Reviewer recommends providing additional clarification whether the use of dispersion modeling is appropriate for attainment or nonattainment designations.
   6.

Specific Comments

   1. Page 7. Reviewer recommends modifying the sentence below to more strongly convey that the approach shall not be used for other NAAQS pollutants.
         a. ". . . EPA believes that the approach set forth in this rule directing air agencies to gather additional data to characterize ambient air in the vicinity of larger SO2 sources is uniquely suited for implementation of the 1-hour SO2 NAAQS, and the Agency does not currently anticipate it to be used for other NAAQS pollutants."
   2. Page 22-23.  Reviewer recommends modifying the two sentences that start with "Likewise here, the EPA is not yet . . ." to state:
         a. "Likewise here, the EPA is not yet taking any action to apply modeling regarding any decision of whether an area is or is not meeting the NAAQS.  In any event, we note that . . ."
   3. Page 65-67.  Reviewer recommends clarifying EPA's response to comments on EPA's legal authority to review modeling procedures that could affect compliance with regulatory requirements.  Also, please discuss, if appropriate, whether any commitments or "presumptive acceptance" based on a reasonable time-frame that would allow states to comply with EPA regulations should be included.
Typographical Comments

   1. Reviewer recommends removing "or not" whenever "whether or not" is stated within the document.


[Federal Register: December 3, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 231)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 67843-67845]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27532 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-021-AD;
Amendment 39-15281; AD 2007-24-15]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-
180 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final Rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    One P 180 aircraft experienced a jamming of its longitudinal
flight control cables. Investigations revealed that its fuselage
drain holes were plugged, and water was trapped in the lower
fuselage.
    As a consequence of plugged drain holes, water can accumulate
and freeze when the aircraft reaches and holds altitudes where
temperature is below the freezing point. If not corrected this may
cause the loss of control of the airplane.

We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective January 7, 2008.
    On January 7, 2008 the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
 or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S.

Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace
Engineer,

FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106-; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on October 12, 2007 (72
FR 58028). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    One P 180 aircraft experienced a jamming of its longitudinal
flight control cables. Investigations revealed that its fuselage
drain holes were plugged, and water was trapped in the lower
fuselage.
    As a consequence of plugged drain holes, water can accumulate
and freeze when the aircraft reaches and holds altitudes where
temperature is below the freezing point. If not corrected this may
cause the loss of control of the airplane.
    The aim of this Airworthiness Directive (AD) is to check for
proper operation, fuselage drain holes and the passenger evaporator
drain line and to introduce a temporary revision of the Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM).

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 60 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 5 work-hours per product to
comply with basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is
$80 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S.
operators to be $24,000 or $400 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 13 work-hours and require parts costing $125, for a cost of
$1,165 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.

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 AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
; 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 the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 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 AD:

2007-24-15 Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.: Amendment 39-15281;
Docket No. FAA-2007-27532; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-021-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective January
7, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to model P-180 airplanes, serial numbers
1004 through 1112, certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53:
Fuselage.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
    One P 180 aircraft experienced a jamming of its longitudinal
flight control cables. Investigations revealed that its fuselage
drain holes were plugged, and water was trapped in the lower
fuselage.
    As a consequence of plugged drain holes, water can accumulate
and freeze when the aircraft reaches and holds altitudes where
temperature is below the freezing point. If not corrected this may
cause the loss of control of the airplane.
    The aim of this Airworthiness Directive (AD) is to check for
proper operation, fuselage drain holes and the passenger evaporator
drain line and to introduce a temporary revision of the Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM).

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, at the next scheduled maintenance
inspection or within 1 month after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, do the following actions:
    (1) Inspect fuselage drain holes and the passenger evaporator
drain line for proper operation and do all the necessary corrective
actions, following the accomplishment instructions of the Piaggio
Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory SB-80-0220, dated August 8, 2006.
    (2) Incorporate into your maintenance program the following
PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI/AVANTI II MAINTENANCE MANUAL (AMM) sections,
which are included in Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory SB-
80-0220, dated August 8, 2006:
    (i) AMM Chapter 12-24-02 Exterior Cleaning--Maintenance
Practices
    (ii) AMM Chapter 51-25-00 Processes--Stripping and Painting
    (iii) AMM Chapter 53-00-00 Fuselage--Maintenance Practices
    (3) Replace/add the following pages of the AMM that are included
in Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory SB-80-0220, dated August
8, 2006:
    (i) replace: AMM Chapter 12-24-02, pages 201/202
    (ii) replace: AMM Chapter 51-25-00, pages 5/6
    (iii) replace: AMM Chapter 53-00-00, pages 203/204
    (iv) add: AMM Chapter 53-00-00, pages 205/206

FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2007-0031, dated February 9, 2007;
and Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory SB-80-0220, dated
August 8, 2006, for related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    You must use Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory SB-80-
0220, dated August 8, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A, Via Cibrario 4, 16154 Genoa, Italy;
telephone: +39 010 6481 856; facsimile: +39 010 6481 374.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html
.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 23, 2007.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
 [FR Doc. E7-23227 Filed 11-30-07; 8:45 am]

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                       EPA Meeting with Region 5 Tribes
                               February 12, 2013

EPA Region 5 staff participated in the Region 5 Tribal Environmental Program Management Conference.  EPA staff gave an update on the Proposed New Federal Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks.

Attendees:
EPA
Mark Restaino, EPA Region 5
Bob Egon, EPA Region 5
Kevin Hill, EPA Region 5
Sandy Siler, EPA Region 5
Sherry Kamke, EPA Region 5

Tribes
Victoria Flowers, Oneida Tribes
Scott Hansen, Mille Lacs Band
John Mead, I.T.E.P.
Ed Kolodziejsk, Bad River Band
Mark Parrish, Pokagon Band
Amy Boetcher, NHBP
Kathleen Broesemer, Sault Tribe of Chippewa


[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 97 (Monday, May 20, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 29428]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11929]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Office of Commercial Space Transportation; Notice of Availability
of a Record of Decision (ROD) To Issue a Reentry License to Lockheed
Martin Corporation for the Reentry of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew
Vehicle (MPCV) From Earth Orbit to a Location in the Pacific Ocean

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of availability of the ROD.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, as amended (NEPA; 42 United States Code 4321 et seq.), Council on
Environmental Quality NEPA implementing regulations (40 Code of Federal
Regulations parts 1500 to 1508), and FAA Order 1050.1E, Change 1,
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, the FAA is announcing
the availability of the ROD to issue a reentry license to Lockheed
Martin Corporation for the reentry of the Orion MPCV from Earth orbit
to a location in the Pacific Ocean.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Daniel Czelusniak, Environmental
Specialist, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Room 325, Washington, DC
20591; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or phone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The potential environmental consequences of
the Orion MPCV reentering the Earth's atmosphere and landing in the
Pacific Ocean were analyzed in the 2008 Final Constellation
Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (2008 PEIS) prepared by the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Because the FAA was not
a cooperating agency on the 2008 PEIS, the FAA adopted in part the 2008
PEIS and recirculated it as a Final EIS in accordance with 40 CFR
1506.3(b). A public notice of FAA's adoption and recirculation of the
2008 PEIS was published in the Federal Register on November 30, 2012.
    The ROD provides a description of the Proposed Action and the No
Action Alternative. It includes a discussion of the potential
environmental impacts associated with the Proposed Action for each
applicable resource area, as analyzed in the 2008 PEIS. The 2008 PEIS
serves as the primary reference and basis for preparation of the ROD.
The 2008 PEIS documents the analysis of the potential environmental
consequences associated with the above referenced Proposed Action and a
No Action Alternative, and is made part of the ROD. The FAA adopted the
2008 PEIS in part pursuant to the requirements of NEPA, CEQ
Regulations, and FAA Order 1050.1E, Change 1. Furthermore, the ROD
represents the FAA's final environmental determination and approval to
support the issuance reentry license to Lockheed Martin Corporation for
the reentry of the Orion MPCV from Earth orbit to a location in the
Pacific Ocean.
    The FAA has posted the ROD on the FAA Web site at http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast/environmental/nepa_docs/review/documents_completed/.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on: May 9, 2013.
Daniel P. Murray,
Acting Manager, Space Transportation Development Division.
[FR Doc. 2013-11929 Filed 5-17-13; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 1, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45596-45597]
[FR Doc No: 2012-18735]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP12-11-000; CP12-11-001]

Elba Express Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Availability of the
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Hartwell Compressor Station
Project

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the
Hartwell Compressor Station Project, proposed by Elba Express Company,
L.L.C. (Elba Express) in the above-referenced dockets. Elba Express
requests authorization to construct new natural gas facilities in Hart
County, Georgia. The Hartwell Compressor Station Project would provide
up to 220 million cubic feet per day of natural gas transportation
capacity.
    The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the
construction and operation of the Hartwell Compressor Station Project
in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that approval of the
proposed project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not
constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality
of the human environment.
    Elba Express seeks to amend its authorization in Docket No. CP06-
471 for the Elba Express Pipeline Project by proposing to move the
previously approved compressor station in Jenkins County, Georgia. Elba
Express now proposes to construct the 10,000-horsepower Hartwell
Compressor Station on a 30.0-acre site at approximate milepost 186 on
Elba Express' pipeline in Hart County, Georgia.
    The FERC staff mailed copies of the EA to federal, state, and local
government representatives and agencies; elected officials;
environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes;
potentially affected landowners and other interested individuals and
groups;

newspapers and libraries in the project area; and parties to these
proceedings. In addition, the EA is available for public viewing on the
FERC's Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. A limited
number of copies of the EA are available for distribution and public
inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference
Room, 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-
8371.
    Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. Your comments
should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable
alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts.
The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To
ensure that the Commission has the opportunity to consider your
comments prior to making its decision on this project, it is important
that we receive your comments in Washington, DC on or before August 23,
2012.
    For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to file
your comments to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the
project docket number (CP12-11-001) with your submission. The
Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert
staff available to assist you at<PHONE_NUMBER> or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment
feature on the Commission's Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to
Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief,
text-only comments on a project;
    (2) You can also file your comments electronically using the
eFiling feature on the Commission's Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the
link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide comments
in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your
submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking
on ``eRegister.'' You must select the type of filing you are making. If
you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select
``Comment on a Filing''; or
    (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to
the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC
20426.
    Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a
motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214).\1\ Only intervenors have the
right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. The Commission
grants affected landowners and others with environmental concerns
intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a
clear and direct interest in this proceeding which no other party can
adequately represent. Simply filing environmental comments will not
give you intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor status to
have your comments considered.
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    \1\ See the previous discussion on the methods for filing
comments.
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    Additional information about the project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208-FERC, or on the
FERC Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. Click on the
eLibrary link, click on ``General Search,'' and enter the docket number
excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field (i.e., CP12-
11). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or for TTY,
contact<PHONE_NUMBER>. The eLibrary link also provides access to the
texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders,
notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission offers a free service called
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances
and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time
you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to
the documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.

    Dated: July 24, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-18735 Filed 7-31-12; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 157 (Monday, August 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54082-54083]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RM98-1-000]

Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice

    This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2201(b), of
the receipt of prohibited and exempt off-the-record communications.
    Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission
decisional employees, who make or receive a prohibited or exempt off-
the-record communication relevant to the merits of a contested
proceeding, to deliver to the Secretary of the Commission, a copy of
the

communication, if written, or a summary of the substance of any oral
communication.
    Prohibited communications are included in a public, non-decisional
file associated with, but not a part of, the decisional record of the
proceeding. Unless the Commission determines that the prohibited
communication and any responses thereto should become a part of the
decisional record, the prohibited off-the-record communication will not
be considered by the Commission in reaching its decision. Parties to a
proceeding may seek the opportunity to respond to any facts or
contentions made in a prohibited off-the-record communication, and may
request that the Commission place the prohibited communication and
responses thereto in the decisional record. The Commission will grant
such a request only when it determines that fairness so requires. Any
person identified below as having made a prohibited off-the-record
communication shall serve the document on all parties listed on the
official service list for the applicable proceeding in accordance with
Rule 2010, 18 CFR 385.2010.
    Exempt off-the-record communications are included in the decisional
record of the proceeding, unless the communication was with a
cooperating agency as described by 40 CFR 1501.6, made under 18 CFR
385.2201(e)(1)(v).
    The following is a list of off-the-record communications recently
received by the Secretary of the Commission. The communications listed
are grouped by docket numbers in ascending order. These filings are
available for electronic review at the Commission in the Public
Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number,
excluding the last three digits, in the docket number field to access
the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or for TTY,
contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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           Docket No.               File date     Presenter or requester
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Prohibited:
    1. CP15-17-000.............       7-28-2016  WWALS Watershed
                                                  Coalition, Inc.
    2. CP13-483-000, CP13-492-         8-1-2016  Clarence Adams and Jody
     000.                                         McCaffree.
    3. P-2082-027..............        8-1-2016  Collier Interpretive
                                                  and Information
                                                  Center.
    4. CP13-483-000, CP13-492-         8-3-2016  Clarence Adams.
     000.
    5. CP16-22-000, CP16-23-000        8-8-2016  Terry J. Lodge.
Exempt:
    1. CP16-9-000..............       7-25-2016  U.S. Congress.\1\
    2. P-1494-000..............       7-26-2016  U.S. House
                                                  Representative
                                                  Markwayne Mullin.
    3. CP14-96-001.............       7-28-2016  State of New York
                                                  Senator Roxanne J.
                                                  Persaud.
    4. CP15-88-000.............       7-28-2016  City of Danville,
                                                  Kentucky Mayor G.
                                                  Michael Perros.
    5. CP14-96-002.............       7-28-2016  U.S. Congress.\2\
    6. P-1494-433..............       7-29-2016  FERC Staff.\3\
    7. CP14-96-000.............       7-29-2016  Town of Rehoboth,
                                                  Massachusetts.
    8. CP15-558-000............       7-29-2016  U.S. House
                                                  Representative Matt
                                                  Cartwright.
    9. P-2833-000..............       7-29-2016  U.S. House
                                                  Representative Jaime
                                                  Herrera Beutler.
    10. P-1494-000.............        8-1-2016  U.S. House
                                                  Representative Jim
                                                  Bridenstine.
    11. CP13-483-000, CP13-492-        8-1-2016  Confederated Tribes of
     000.                                         Coos, Lower Umpqua &
                                                  Siuslaw Indians.
    12. CP14-96-000............        8-4-2016  U.S. Congress.\4\
    13. CP15-514-000...........        8-4-2016  State of Ohio House
                                                  Representative
                                                  Clifford A.
                                                  Rosenberger.
    14. CP16-10-000............        8-8-2016  FERC Staff.\5\
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\1\ Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren.
\2\ U.S. House Representative Stephen Lynch. U.S. Senators Elizabeth
  Warren and Edward J. Markey. Boston, Massachusetts Mayor Martin J.
  Walsh. State of Massachusetts Senator Michael F. Rush. State of
  Massachusetts House Representatives Paul McMurtry and Edward F.
  Coppinger. Boston, Massachusetts District 6 Councilor Matt O'Malley.
\3\ Memo reporting phone call on June 28, 2016 with Senator James Inhofe
  from Oklahoma.
\4\ U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.
\5\ Memo reporting phone call on August 5, 2016 with John Ross, Zoning
  Administrator for Giles County, Virginia.

    Dated: August 9, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-19368 Filed 8-12-16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0750; Airspace Docket No. 11-AWP-4]
RIN 2120-AA66

Proposed Establishment of VOR Federal Airway V-629; Las Vegas, NV

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish a new VHF Omnidirectional
Range (VOR) Federal airway near Las Vegas, NV, to supplement the
existing route structure for aircraft navigating in an area of marginal
radar coverage. This would enhance the efficiency of the National
Airspace System (NAS).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 22, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2012-
0750 and Airspace Docket No. 11-AWP-4 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace, Regulations
and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA-2012-0750 and Airspace Docket No. 11-AWP-4) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2012-0750 and Airspace Docket No. 11-AWP-4.'' The
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified closing date
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Western Service Center, Operations
Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Ave. SW.,
Renton, WA 98057.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations

(14 CFR) part 71 to establish VOR Federal airway V-629 near Las Vegas,
NV. The proposed route would extend between a point approximately 26 NM
northeast of the Goffs, CA, VORTAC and the Boulder City, NV, VORTAC.
The purpose of the proposed route is to increase the efficiency of the
NAS in the vicinity of Las Vegas and to provide positive course
guidance for aircraft navigating in an area of marginal radar coverage.
    VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order
7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 2011, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The airway listed in this
document would be subsequently published in the Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (DOT)
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it modifies the route structure as required to preserve the safe and
efficient flow of air traffic in the Las Vegas, NV, area.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures,'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

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

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

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

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order
7400.9V, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, Dated August 9,
2011, and effective September 15, 2011, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010 Domestic VOR Federal airways.

* * * * *

V-629 [New]

    From INT Goffs, CA, 033[deg](T)/018[deg](M) and the Boulder
City, NV, 182[deg](T)/167[deg](M) radials to Boulder City.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 28, 2012.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012-21824 Filed 9-5-12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 100 and 165

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0486]
RIN 1625-AA00, 1625-AA111625-AA08

Revisions to Notification Procedures for Limited Access Areas and
Regulated Navigation Areas and Removal of Certain Marine Event and
Limited Access Area Regulations for the Ninth, Thirteenth, and
Seventeenth Coast Guard Districts

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to revise portions of our general
regulation on the notification procedures for the establishment and
disestablishment of limited access areas and regulated navigation
areas, as well as to remove certain marine event and limited access
area regulations for the Ninth, Thirteenth, and Seventeenth Coast Guard
Districts. The proposed changes reflect current organizational
procedures and post-promulgation changes in circumstances. We invite
your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before April 8, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2018-0486 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Courtney Mallon, Coast Guard;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments
II. Abbreviations
III. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis
IV. Discussion of Proposed Rule
V. Regulatory Analyses
    A. Regulatory Planning and Review
    B. Small Entities
    C. Assistance for Small Entities
    D. Collection of Information
    E. Federalism
    F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
    G. Taking of Private Property
    H. Civil Justice Reform
    I. Protection of Children
    J. Indian Tribal Governments
    K. Energy Effects
    L. Technical Standards
    M. Environment

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    The Coast Guard views public participation as essential to
effective rulemaking, and will consider all comments and material
received during the comment period. Your comment can help shape the
outcome of this rulemaking. If you submit a comment, please include the
docket number for this rulemaking, indicate the specific section of
this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for
each suggestion or recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If you cannot submit your
material by using https://www.regulations.gov, call or email the person
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed rule
for alternate instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and
submissions in response to this document, see DHS's Correspondence
System of Records notice (84 FR 48645, September 26, 2018).
    Documents mentioned in this proposed rule, and all public comments,
will be available in our online docket at https://www.regulations.gov
and can be viewed by following that website's instructions.
Additionally, if you visit the online docket and sign up for email
alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or if a final
rule is published.

II. Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
LNG Liquefied natural gas
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

III. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    The Coast Guard is proposing to remove certain marine event and
limited access area regulations for the Ninth, Thirteenth, and
Seventeenth Coast Guard Districts. The proposed changes would remove
regulations for events that are no longer held or are no longer needed
to ensure the safety of participants and the public. As part of this
rulemaking, the Coast Guard is also proposing to revise our regulation
on the notification procedures for the establishment and
disestablishment of limited access areas and regulated navigation
areas. These proposed amendments reflect changes in agency
administrative process and would provide increased transparency and
clarity. The Coast Guard identified these proposed changes as part of
the agency's deregulation effort under Executive Order 13771 (Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs), Executive Order 13777
(Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda Deregulatory Process), and
associated guidance issued in 2017.
    The Coast Guard is conducting this rulemaking under the authority
of 46 U.S.C. 70041 in regard to changes to 33 CFR part 100; and 46
U.S.C. 70034 in regard to changes to 33 CFR part 165. The Secretary of
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has delegated authority to
exercise general powers for the purpose of executing duties and
functions of the Coast Guard to the Commandant via Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1(II)(23). The Secretary has

delegated ports and waterways authority, with certain reservations not
applicable here, to the Commandant via DHS Delegation No.
0170.1(II)(70). The Commandant has further redelegated these
authorities within the Coast Guard as described in 33 CFR 1.05-1.

IV. Discussion of Proposed Rule

A. 33 CFR Part 100--Safety of Life on Navigable Waters

Ninth District
    The Coast Guard is proposing to remove a recurring Ninth Coast
Guard District special local regulation in 33 CFR 100.905 for the
``Door County Triathlon; Door County, WI.'' The Door Country Triathlon
event is located in a low traffic, no commercial traffic, safe harbor
that has no public access outside of the event start and finish areas
controlled by the event sponsor. The surrounding water access is
private property; there is no public access for uncontrolled
spectators. Removal of the regulation would not affect public safety.
The local sheriff and Department of Natural Resources are normally on
scene and boating traffic in the area is recreational only.
Thirteenth District
    The Coast Guard is proposing to remove 33 CFR 100.1308, ``Special
Local Regulation; Hydroplane Races within the Captain of the Port Puget
Sound Area of Responsibility.'' The Lake Sammamish and Dyes Inlet
areas, which are covered by 33 CFR 100.1308(a)(1) and (3), have not
been in use for over 3 years. Although events still occur in the Lake
Washington area, which are covered by 33 CFR 100.1308(a)(2), removing
this regulation would not affect the safety of participants or
spectators. The safety of participants and spectators for events
occurring in Lake Washington is ensured through 33 CFR 100.1301,
``Seattle seafair unlimited hydroplane race.''

B. 33 CFR Part 165--Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas

General Regulations
    The Coast Guard is proposing to amend the general notice provisions
for regulated navigation areas and limited access areas by removing
paragraph (c) from 33 CFR 165.7. The removal of paragraph (c) would
eliminate the statement that notification of termination of a safety
zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area is usually made in
the same form as notification of its establishment. This would not
change how, in practice, the Coast Guard notifies the public of
regulated navigation areas and limited access areas. The Coast Guard
would continue to provide notification, as currently conducted, in
accordance with 33 CFR 165.7(a)--generally by Federal Register
publication and supplemental notification via marine broadcasts, local
notice to mariners, and local media. The proposed elimination of
paragraph (c) is to account for the fact that the language of the
paragraph, specifically the use of the term ``termination,'' is
ambiguous. It could mean either the end of the rule's effective period
or the end of the rule's enforcement period. While the end of the
effective period for the rule might be the same as the end of the
enforcement period, this is not always the case. In the event a marine
event terminates earlier than expected, the local COTP will often make
the decision to terminate enforcement of the zone(s) before the close
of the rule's effective date. While the potential for this course of
action is discussed in the implementing rulemaking document, there is
typically no follow-up in the Federal Register stating that such
enforcement has ceased. Rather, in actual practice, this information is
communicated solely through marine broadcasts, local notice to
mariners, or other means known to be routinely referenced by the local
marine community.
Seventeenth District
    The Coast Guard is proposing to remove 33 CFR 165.1709, ``Security
Zones; Liquefied Natural Gas Tanker Transits and Operations at Phillips
Petroleum LNG Pier, Cook Inlet, AK.'' The liquefied natural gas (LNG)
terminal in Cook Inlet has ceased operations for the foreseeable
future. No tankers have called on it since 2015. The proposed LNG
pipeline scheme for the future would re-route LNG production to Valdez,
assuming the price rises to profitable levels. In the event that LNG
resumes flow to Cook Inlet, a new rule would be appropriate, as the
facility name might be different.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and 13563
(Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review) 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 (including potential economic, environmental, public
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive
Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and
benefits, of reducing costs, harmonizing rules, and promoting
flexibility. Executive Order 13771 (Reducing Regulation and Controlling
Regulatory Costs) directs agencies to reduce regulation and control
regulatory costs and provides that ``for every one new regulation
issued, at least two prior regulations be identified for elimination,
and that the cost of planned regulations be prudently managed and
controlled through a budgeting process.''
    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has not designated this
proposed rule a ``significant regulatory action,'' under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, OMB has not reviewed it. Because
this proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action, it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771. See the OMB Memorandum
titled ``Guidance Implementing Executive Order 13771, titled `Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs' '' (April 5, 2017).
    The Coast Guard proposes to revise its regulations to provide
updates and clarifications to existing regulatory text in 33 CFR parts
100 and 165. The revisions include administrative changes such as
clarifying edits to general regulations on notice of termination of
areas regulated under 33 CFR part 165, and the removal of a special
local regulation no longer needed for safety, a special local
regulation for an event that is no longer held, and a security zone for
a facility that has ceased operations. Normal navigation rules
sufficiently cover the safety of participants and spectators at events
that are no longer suitable for coverage under a special local
regulation. This proposed rule would not impose any additional costs on
the public, maritime industry, or the government. The qualitative
benefit of these proposed changes would be an increase in the clarity
of regulations created by editorial corrections, the removal of expired
enforcement periods, and the removal of events that are no longer held.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, we have
considered whether this proposed rule would have

a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses, not-
for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and
are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
    This proposed rule would not have any economic impact on vessel
owners or operators, or any other maritime industry entity. The
proposed changes include administrative changes relating to internal
agency practices and procedures. Therefore, the proposed rule would not
have a significant economic impact on any small entities. Thus, the
Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule
would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities. If you think that your business, organization, or
governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this
proposed rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please
submit a comment to the docket at the address under ADDRESSES. In your
comment, explain why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree
this proposed rule would economically affect it.

C. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996, Public Law 104-121, we offer to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the
proposed 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 in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed rule. 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.
    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).

D. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule calls for no new or modified collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520.

E. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132
(Federalism) if it has a substantial direct effect on 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 proposed rule under Executive Order
13132 and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental
federalism principles and preemption requirements described in
Executive Order 13132.

F. 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 proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this
proposed rule elsewhere in this preamble.

G. Taking of Private Property

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

H. Civil Justice Reform

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

I. Protection of Children

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

J. Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments),
because it would 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.

K. Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211
(Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use). We have determined that it is not a
``significant energy action'' under that order because it is not a
``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is
not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply,
distribution, or use of energy.

L. Technical Standards

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

M. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01, Rev.1, associated implementing
instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made
a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. A preliminary Record of Environmental
Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket.
For instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of
this preamble.
    This proposed rule would be categorically excluded under paragraphs

L54, L55, and L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-
1-001-01, Rev. 1. Paragraph L54 pertains to promulgation of regulations
that are editorial or procedural; paragraph L55 pertains to internal
agency functions; and paragraph L61 pertains to special local
regulations issued in conjunction with a regatta or marine parade. This
proposed rule would revise general rulemaking regulations and also
amend the field regulations for the Ninth, Thirteenth, and Seventeenth
Coast Guard Districts by incorporating updates and clarifications to
existing regulatory text in 33 CFR parts 100 and 165.
    These proposed regulation changes were identified as part of the
Coast Guard's deregulation identification process required by Executive
Order 13771 (Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs), and
Executive Order 13777 (Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda
Deregulatory Process), and associated guidance issued in 2017. All of
the proposed changes are consistent with the Coast Guard's maritime
safety and stewardship missions. We seek any comments or information
that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact
associated with this proposed rule.

List of Subjects

33 CFR Part 100

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

33 CFR Part 165

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

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Coast Guard is
proposing to amend 33 CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

0
 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.

Sec.  100.905  [Removed]

0
 2. Remove Sec.  100.905.

Sec.  100.1308  [Removed]

0
 3. Remove Sec.  100.1308.

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C.70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6,
and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  165.7  [Amended]

0
 5. Amend Sec.  165.7 by removing paragraph (c).

Sec.  165.1709  [Removed]

0
 6. Remove Sec.  165.1709.

    Dated: March 3, 2020.
R.V. Timme,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Prevention
Policy.
[FR Doc. 2020-04735 Filed 3-6-20; 8:45 a.m.]
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 172 (Thursday, September 9, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50539-50540]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19403]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2021-D-0166]

International Council for Harmonisation Q12: Implementation
Considerations for Food and Drug Administration-Regulated Products;
Draft Guidance for Industry; Reopening of the Comment Period

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice; reopening of the comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is
reopening the comment period for the draft guidance for industry
entitled ``ICH Q12: Implementation Considerations for FDA-Regulated
Products'' published in the Federal Register of May 20, 2021. FDA is
reopening the comment period to allow interested persons additional
time to submit comments.

DATES: FDA is reopening the comment period on the notice published May
20, 2021 (86 FR 27437). Submit either electronic or written comments by
October 12, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments as follows. Please note that late,
untimely filed comments will not be considered. Electronic comments
must be submitted on or before October 12, 2021. The https://www.regulations.gov electronic filing system will accept comments until
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time at the end of October 12, 2021. Comments
received by mail/hand delivery/courier (for written/paper submissions)
will be considered timely if they are postmarked or the delivery
service acceptance receipt is on or before that date.

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted
electronically, including attachments, to https://www.regulations.gov
will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be
made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment
does not include any confidential information that you or a third party
may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone
else's Social Security number, or confidential business information,
such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your
name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in
the body of your comments, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
     If you want to submit a comment with confidential
information that you do not wish to be made available to the public,
submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner
detailed (see ``Written/Paper Submissions'' and ``Instructions'').

Written/Paper Submissions

    Submit written/paper submissions as follows:
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier (for written/paper
submissions): Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
     For written/paper comments submitted to the Dockets
Management Staff, FDA will post your comment, as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified,
as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ``Instructions.''
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2021-D-0166 for ``ICH Q12: Implementation Considerations for FDA-
Regulated Products; Draft Guidance for Industry; Reopening of the
Comment Period.'' Received comments, those filed in a timely manner
(see ADDRESSES), will be placed in the docket and, except for those
submitted as ``Confidential Submissions,'' publicly viewable at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Dockets Management Staff between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Confidential Submissions--To submit a comment with
confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly
available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You
should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information
you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states
``THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.'' The Agency will
review this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in
its consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the
claimed confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be
available for public viewing and posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
Submit both copies to the Dockets Management Staff. If you do not wish
your name and contact information to be made publicly available, you
can provide this information on the cover sheet and not in the body of
your comments and you must identify this information as
``confidential.'' Any information marked as ``confidential'' will not
be disclosed except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 and other
applicable disclosure law. For more information about FDA's posting of
comments to public dockets, see 80 FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or
access the information at: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-09-18/pdf/2015-23389.pdf.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
the electronic and written/paper comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in
the heading of this document, into the ``Search'' box and follow the
prompts and/or go to the Dockets Management

Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Submit written requests for single copies of the draft guidance to
the Division of Drug Information, Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research (CDER), Food and Drug Administration, 10001 New Hampshire
Ave., Hillandale Building, 4th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002;
Office of Communication, Outreach and Development, Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research (CBER), Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 3128, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002; or
Office of Policy, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH),
Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm.
5431, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002. Send one self-addressed adhesive
label to assist the office in processing your requests. The draft
guidance may also be obtained by mail by calling CBER at 1-800-835-4709
or<PHONE_NUMBER>. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
electronic access to the draft guidance document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ashley Boam, CDER, Food and Drug
Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 4192, Silver
Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>; Stephen Ripley, CBER, Food and
Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 7301,
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>; or Andrew Yeatts, CDRH,
Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm.
5510, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    In the Federal Register of May 20, 2021 (86 FR 27437), FDA
announced the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled
``ICH Q12: Implementation Considerations for FDA-Regulated Products.''
Interested persons were originally given until July 19, 2021, to
comment on the draft guidance. However, the Agency believes that
reopening the comment period for an additional 30 days from the date of
publication of this notice will allow adequate time for interested
persons to submit comments without significantly delaying Agency
decision-making on these important issues.

II. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the internet may obtain the draft guidance
at https://www.fda.gov/drugs/guidance-compliance-regulatory-information/guidances-drugs, https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/guidance-compliance-regulatory-information-biologics/biologics-guidances, https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/guidance-documents-medical-devices-and-radiation-emitting-products, or https://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: September 1, 2021.
Lauren K. Roth,
Acting Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-19403 Filed 9-8-21; 8:45 am]
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May 30, 2003 Dear PPDC Members:

During our recent Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee meeting in April, we discussed the development of a registration review program. As you may know, FIFRA Section 3( g) requires EPA to publish procedures for reviewing pesticide registrations every 15 years. A presentation was made at the PPDC meeting describing a proposed process for accomplishing this review.

During the April PPDC meeting, we mentioned our plans to establish a PPDC Work Group to provide advice regarding the development of this program. A few PPDC members have already volunteered to participate and we want to know if others may also want to participate in this group. While we are aiming for the size of the work group to be about ten participants, we also want to ensure that an appropriate balance of stakeholder representation is maintained. Our plan is to get this work group up and running soon so that their views and recommendations can be presented to the full PPDC for discussion at the meeting being planned for October 2003. A copy of our planned Mission Statement for the Work Group is enclosed.

The Registration Review Work Group will be chaired by Jay Ellenberger, Acting Director of OPP s Field and External Affairs Division, and Betty Shackleford, Acting Associate Director of OPP s Special Review and Reregistration Division. We would like to hold a teleconference in mid June to discuss a schedule and overall plan for the group and to set an agenda for a meeting in Washington in late June or early July. Subsequent meetings would occur via teleconference.

Please respond to Margie Fehrenbach by June 9 to indicate your interest in joining the Work Group. If you are not interested or available to participate but would like to nominate someone else, please contact Margie. She can be reached by telephone at 703 308 4775 or at Fehrenbach. Margie@ epa. gov. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely yours,

Anne E. Lindsay Acting Deputy Director for Management Office of Pesticide Programs Enclosure