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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket ID: FMCSA-2008-0021]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 28 individuals
for exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. If granted, the exemptions would enable these
individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)
in interstate commerce without meeting the Federal vision standard.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 23, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA-2008-0021 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: 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.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket ID for
this Notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change
to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting
comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19476; Apr. 11, 2000). This
information is also available at http://Docketinfo.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical
Programs,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA, Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64-224, Washington,
DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
for a 2-year period if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a
level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that
would be achieved absent such exemption.'' FMCSA can renew exemptions
at the end of each 2-year period. The 28 individuals listed in this
notice each have requested an exemption from the vision requirement in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate
commerce. Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of
each applicant to determine whether granting the exemption will achieve
the required level of safety mandated by statute.

Qualifications of Applicants

Gerald L. Anderson

    Mr. Anderson, age 60, has had loss of vision in his left eye due to
a macular scar since 1993. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/300. Following an examination in
2007, his optometrist noted, ``Reviewing the results of the exam, I
believe he has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Anderson reported that he has driven buses for 10 years, accumulating
341,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.

Leo G. Becker

    Mr. Becker, 30, has retinal scaring in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/150. Following an
examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Becker
should have no visual reason why he can not operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Becker reported that he has driven straight trucks 6
years, accumulating 156,000 miles. He holds a Class C operator's
license from Kansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Delmas C. Bergdoll

    Mr. Bergdoll, 60, has had loss of vision in his right eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained in 2004. The best corrected visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/80 and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination
in 2007, his optometrist noted, `` I certify, in my opinion that Delmas
Bergdoll has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bergdoll reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 2.4 million miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 37 years, accumulating 2.4 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from West Virginia. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Stanley W. Davis

    Mr. Davis, 52, has a macular scar in his right eye due to a
traumatic injury since childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/80 and in the left, 20/15. Following an examination
in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``It is my expert opinion that Mr.
Davis' vision is sufficient enough to safely operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Davis reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18
years, accumulating 225,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
31 years, accumulating 3.3 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Marvin T. Fowler

    Mr. Fowler, 57, has had ambylopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80 and in the
left, 20/25. Following an examination in 2007, his

optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Fowler currently has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Fowler reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 20 years, accumulating 3.2 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Mississippi. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Sean O. Feeny

    Mr. Feeny, 44, has a retinal scar in his left eye due to an
infection since 1980. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in the left, 20/60. Following an examination in 2007, his
optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Feeny has sufficient vision to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Feeny reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 75,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 4 months, accumulating 25,000 miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Michael J. Frein

    Mr. Frein, 47, has glaucoma, histoplasmasis, and retinal detachment
since 1999. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, count-finger vision. Following an examination in 2007,
his optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Frein does have sufficient
enough vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Frein reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 31 years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a Class D
operator's license from Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jimmy G. Hall

    Mr. Hall, 65, has had a macular scar in his left eye due to
toxocariasis since 1999. The best corrected visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/200. Following an examination in 2007,
his optometrist noted, ``In our medical opinion, Mr. Hall has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hall reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 2.4 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Dennis R. Irvin

    Mr. Irvin, 55, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/70. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Mr. Irvin has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Irvin reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 616,875 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from Massachusetts. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Mark L. LeBlanc

    Mr. LeBlanc, 39, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200
and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his
optometrist noted, ``I believe Mark has sufficient vision to safely
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial motor
vehicle.'' Mr. LeBlanc reported that he has driven straight trucks for
21 years, accumulating 630,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 17 years, accumulating 340,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Keith A. Lighthall

    Mr. Lighthall, 44, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/100. Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist noted,
``From my evaluation, with both eyes, this patient has sufficient
vision and a full visual field to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lighthall reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 9\1/2\ years, accumulating 32,300 miles. He
holds a Class C operator's license from California. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Michael G. Martin

    Mr. Martin, 38, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/50.
Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``Has
sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Martin reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 19 years, accumulating 1.5 million miles. He holds a Class B
CDL from Massachusetts. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Paul M. Matherne

    Mr. Matherne, 44, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60 and in the left,
20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``In my
opinion, Mr. Matherne has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Matherne reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 1.3
million miles. He holds a Class D chauffeur license from Louisiana. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

David A. Miller

    Mr. Miller, 45, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury sustained as a child. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Mr. Miller has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Miller
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating
100,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Justin T. Richman

    Mr. Richman, 34, has had optic atrophy in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, 20/70. Following an examination in 2007, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Richman has sufficient
vision to perform the driving task required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Richman reported that he has driven straight trucks for
4 years, accumulating 200,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 12 years, accumulating 492,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Steve J. Sherar

    Mr. Sherar, 49, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to
optic nerve damage since 2002. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/30. Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist noted,
``He appears to have sufficient vision to perform the

driving task required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Sherar
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating
125,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years,
accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds a Class D operator's license from
Arizona. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Robert F. Skinner, Jr.

    Mr. Skinner, 51, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``Has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle in my
opinion.'' Mr. Skinner reported that he has driven straight trucks for
3 years, accumulating 114,999 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from New
York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one
conviction for a moving violation in a CMV, failure to obey a traffic
device.

William T. Smiley

    Mr. Smiley, 36, has a retinal detachment in his left eye due to
traumatic injury sustained in 2003. The visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in the left, hand-motion vision. Following an examination
in 2008, his ophthalmologist noted, ``Based on my opinion and your
formal testing, you do have sufficient vision to drive a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Smiley reported that he has driven straight trucks for 7
years, accumulating 126,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from
Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Richard M. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 42, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury sustained at age 10. The best corrected visual
acuity in his left eye is 20/15. Following an examination in 2007, his
optometrist noted, ``It is my professional opinion that Mr. Smith has
sufficient vision to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 10,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating
200,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Robert A. Stoeckle

    Mr. Stoeckle, 58, has amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is count-finger
vision and in the left, 20/40. Following an examination in 2007, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion his vision has allowed
him to drive a commercial vehicle in the past and since his examination
is unchanged, he should be able to continue driving a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Stoeckle reported that he has driven straight trucks for
10 years, accumulating 200,000 miles. He holds a Class D operator's
license from Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
one crash and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV. He
exceeded the speed limit by 10 mph.

Aaron S. Taylor

    Mr. Taylor, 37, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is count-finger
vision and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Taylor has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Taylor reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 2\1/2\ years, accumulating 82,500 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 8 years, accumulating 290,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Martin L. Taylor, Jr.

    Mr. Taylor, 31, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Mr. Martin exhibits sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle based upon his testing today.'' Mr. Taylor reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 192,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Utah. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Marion E. Terry

    Mr. Terry, 72, has had central scotoma in his left eye since 1960.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/200. Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``His color vision is normal and in my opinion, he should have
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Terry reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 7\1/2\ years, accumulating 228,750 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 36 years, accumulating 4.7 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Alabama. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Michael J. Tisher

    Mr. Tisher, 62, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained in 1993. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``I do feel
that Mr. Tisher has sufficient vision to qualify for driving tasks of a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tisher reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 39 years, accumulating 1.1 million miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 39 years, accumulating 390,000 miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from Alaska. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Gary R. Thomas

    Mr. Thomas, 59, has had macular retinal detachment in his right eye
since 2004. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is hand-
motion vision and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007,
his optometrist noted, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Thomas has
sufficient vision O.S. (left eye) to operate a commercial vehicle and
perform required tasks to operate said vehicle.'' Mr. Thomas reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 44 years, accumulating 1.2
million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 28 years,
accumulating 1.4 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

William B. Thomas

    Mr. Thomas, 50, has central serous choroidopathy in his right eye.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Thomas has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Thomas reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years,
accumulating 175,000 miles. He holds a Class D operator's license from
South Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Dean A. Weaver

    Mr. Weaver, 41, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, there is no change in his medical/visual condition and
he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to drive
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Weaver reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 6 years, accumulating 138,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Kevin R. White

    Mr. White, 30, has had exotropia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is hand-motion vision
and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his
optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. White has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks associated with driving a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. White reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2
years, accumulating 110,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
8 years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North
Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
one conviction for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV. He exceeded
the speed limit by 9 mph.

Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. The Agency will consider all comments
received before the close of business April 23, 2008. Comments will be
available for examination in the docket at the location listed under
the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency will file comments
received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will
consider them to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments,
FMCSA will also continue to file, in the public docket, relevant
information that becomes available after the comment closing date.
Interested persons should monitor the public docket for new material.

    Issued on: March 18, 2008.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
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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
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER11-2159-005; ER10-2609-011; ER10-2606-011;ER10-
2602-012.
    Applicants: Verso Maine Energy LLC, NewPage Energy Services LLC,
Escanaba Paper Company, Consolidated Water Power Company.
    Description: Supplement to June 30, 2015 Updated Market Power
Analysis for the Central Region of Verso MBR Entities.
    Filed Date: 11/17/15.
    Accession Number: 20151117-5169.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/27/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1153-002; ER11-2159-004; ER10-2609-010; ER10-
2606-010; ER10-2604-008; ER10-2602-011; ER10-2543-003.
    Applicants: Verso Androscoggin LLC, Verso Androscoggin Power LLC,
Verso Maine Energy LLC, Luke Paper Company, New Page Energy Services,
Inc., Consolidated Water Power Company, Escanaba Paper Company.
    Description: Second Supplement to February 6, 2015 Notice of Non-
Material

Change in Status of the Verso MBR and NewPage MBR Entities.
    Filed Date: 11/17/15.
    Accession Number: 20151117-5170.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/27/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1656-006.
    Applicants: CSOLAR IV WEST, LLC.
    Description: Notification of Change in Status of CSOLAR IV WEST,
LLC.
    Filed Date: 11/18/15.
    Accession Number: 20151118-5194.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2762-002.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. submits
tariff filing per 35.19a(b): Refund Report to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 11/18/15.
    Accession Number: 20151118-5099.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-765-002.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing: 2015-11-16_SA 6509 White Pine 2 SSR
Agreement (Settlement) to be effective 1/1/2015.
    Filed Date: 11/16/15.
    Accession Number: 20151116-5105.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/7/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2477-000.
    Applicants: Golden Hills Wind, LLC.
    Description: Amendment to August 18, 2015, September 29, 2015 and
October 16, 2015 Golden Hills Wind, LLC tariff filing.
    Filed Date: 11/18/15.
    Accession Number: 20151118-5199.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/30/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-342-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Service Agreement No. 4295;
Queue No. Y3-033 to be effective 10/19/2015.
    Filed Date: 11/18/15.
    Accession Number: 20151118-5046.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-348-000.
    Applicants: ISO New England Inc., Eversource Energy Service
Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: The Conn. Light & Power Co.,
Public Service Co. of NH & Western Mass Electric Co to be effective 1/
18/2016.
    Filed Date: 11/18/15.
    Accession Number: 20151118-5140.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-349-000.
    Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: E&P Agreement for RE
Tranquillity 8 LLC to be effective 11/19/2015.
    Filed Date: 11/18/15.
    Accession Number: 20151118-5155.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-350-000.
    Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation.
    Description: Compliance filing: 2015-11-18 Tariff Record Overlap
Compliance Filing to be effective 9/10/2010.
    Filed Date: 11/18/15.
    Accession Number: 20151118-5156.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-351-000.
    Applicants: KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Rate Schedule 137 to be
effective 1/17/2016.
    Filed Date: 11/18/15.
    Accession Number: 20151118-5157.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-352-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2015-11-18_SA 2870 Minnesota
Power Zemple Substation TIA to be effective 11/13/2015.
    Filed Date: 11/18/15.
    Accession Number: 20151118-5170.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-353-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Original Service Agreement
No. 4301; Queue #Z2-088/AA1-050 to be effective 10/19/2015.
    Filed Date: 11/18/15.
    Accession Number: 20151118-5175.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/15.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following public
utility holding company filings:

    Docket Numbers: PH16-1-000.
    Applicants: Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
    Description: Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. submits FERC 65-A
Exemption Notification.
    Filed Date: 11/18/15.
    Accession Number: 20151118-5195.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/15.

    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 Sec.  385.211 and Sec.  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: November 19, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-1877-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2010-0002]

Iowa; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Iowa (FEMA-1877-DR), dated February 25, 2010,
and related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: February 25, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Recovery Directorate,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter
dated February 25, 2010, the President issued a major disaster
declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the
``Stafford Act''), as follows:

    I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State
of Iowa resulting from a severe winter storm and snowstorm during
the period of December 23-27, 2009, is of sufficient severity and
magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert
T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C.
5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford Act''). Therefore, I declare that such
a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa.
    In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby
authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such
amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and
administrative expenses.
    You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the
designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State. You are
further authorized to provide emergency protective measures,
including snow assistance, under the Public Assistance program for
any continuous 48-hour period during or proximate to the incident
period. You may extend the period of assistance, as warranted. This
assistance excludes regular time costs for the sub-grantees' regular
employees.
    Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration
for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice
that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under
Executive Order 12148, as amended, Thomas A. Hall, of FEMA is appointed
to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster.
    The following areas of the State of Iowa have been designated as
adversely affected by this major disaster:

    Adair, Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Cherokee, Clay,
Crawford, Emmet, Franklin, Fremont, Guthrie, Harrison, Ida, Monona,
Page, Pottawattamie, Sac, Shelby, Sioux, and Woodbury Counties for
Public Assistance. Cherokee, Clay, Emmet, Fremont, Harrison, Ida,
Page, Pottawattamie, Sioux, and Woodbury Counties for emergency
protective measures (Category B), including snow assistance, under
the Public Assistance program for any continuous 48-hour period
during or proximate to the incident period.
    All counties within the State of Iowa are eligible to apply for
assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

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

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 81 (Friday, April 28, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19783-19784]
[FR Doc No: 2017-08564]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC)--ARAC Input To
Support Regulatory Reform of Aviation Regulations--New Task

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of a new task assignment for the Aviation Rulemaking
Advisory Committee (ARAC).

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SUMMARY: The FAA assigned the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee
(ARAC) a new task to consider (1) recommendations on existing
regulations that are good candidates for repeal, replacement, or
modification and (2) recommendations on regulatory action identified in
FAA's regulatory agenda. Pursuant to the February 24, 2017, Executive
Order titled ``Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda,'' each agency is
required to establish a Regulatory Reform Task Force (RRTF) to evaluate
existing regulations, and make recommendations for their repeal,
replacement, or modification. As part of this process, the RRTF is
required to seek input/assistance from entities significantly affected
by its regulations. Since the ARAC's membership represents a broad
spectrum of entities significantly affected the FAA's regulations, the
Department, through the FAA, assigned this task to ARAC. This notice
informs the public of the new ARAC activity.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nikeita Johnson, Management and
Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 810, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(202) 267-4977.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

ARAC Acceptance of Task

    At the April 20, 2017, ARAC meeting, the FAA assigned and ARAC
accepted this task to evaluate the FAA's regulations in Title 14 of the
Code of Federal Regulations to determine any and all regulations that
should be repealed, replaced or modified, and to provide feedback on
the regulatory actions identified in the FAA's regulatory agenda. ARAC
will then provide advice and recommendations on the assigned task and
submit a recommendation report to the FAA.

Background

    The FAA established ARAC to provide information, advice, and
recommendations on aviation related issues that could result in
rulemaking to the FAA Administrator, through the Associate
Administrator of Aviation Safety.
    Improvement of regulations is a continuous focus for the
Department. Accordingly, the Department regularly makes a conscientious
effort to review its rules in accordance with the Department's 1979
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, 2/26/1979), Executive
Order 12866, Executive Order 13563, and section 610 of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. Through two new Executive Orders, President Trump
directed agencies to further scrutinize its regulations. On January 30,
2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled ``Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs (EO).'' Under Section 2a of
that Executive Order, unless prohibited by law, whenever an executive
department or agency publicly proposes for notice and comment or
otherwise promulgates a new regulation, it shall identify at least two
existing regulations to be repealed.
    In addition, on February 24, 2017, President Trump signed Executive
Order 13777 titled ``Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda.'' Under
this Executive Order, each agency is required to establish a Regulatory
Reform Task Force (RRTF) to evaluate existing regulations, and make
recommendations for their repeal, replacement, or modification. As part
of this process, the Department is directed to seek input/assistance
from entities significantly affected by its regulations.
    Accordingly, the Department, through the FAA, tasked ARAC to
consider (1) recommendations on existing regulations that are good
candidates for repeal, replacement, or modification and (2)
recommendations on regulatory action identified in FAA's regulatory
agenda.

The Task

    The ARAC is tasked to:
    1. Evaluate the FAA's regulations in Title 14 of the Code of
Federal Regulations to determine any and all regulations that should be
repealed, replaced or modified. This evaluation will attempt to
identify regulations that:
    a. Eliminate jobs, or inhibit job creation;
    b. Are outdated, unnecessary, or ineffective;
    c. Impose costs that exceed benefits; or
    d. Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with
regulatory reform initiatives and policies.
For purposes of this evaluation, a regulation means any regulatory
provision and could include a regulatory section (e.g., Sec.  121.xxx),
paragraph (e.g., Sec.  121.xxx(y)), or subparagraph (e.g., Sec.
121.xxx(y)(z)).
    2. Provide a detailed explanation for recommending the repeal,
replacement or modification of each regulation. This explanation will
include any examples of why the regulation falls into one or more of
the categories listed in paragraph 1.
    3. Provide quantitative data on the costs and benefits of either
repealing, replacing or modifying each regulation in the recommendation
report.
    4. Review the FAA's current regulatory actions identified in the
regulatory agenda, and provide feedback on the current program as
appropriate.
    5. Develop both an initial report and an addendum report containing
recommendations on the findings and results of the tasks explained
above. This data will be provided in two recommendation reports. In the
first recommendation report, ARAC will provide a list of regulations
that are considered to address the criteria of paragraph 1 of this
tasking. A second addendum recommendation report will provide details
to supplement the first submittal by ARAC to the FAA, and will provide
the additional and detailed data as described in paragraph 2, 3 and 4
of this tasking.
    a. The recommendation report should document both majority and
dissenting positions on the findings and the rationale for each
position.
    b. Any disagreements should be documented, including the rationale
for each position and the reasons for the disagreement.

Schedule

    This tasking notice requires two recommendation reports.
     The initial recommendation report must be submitted to the
FAA no later than June 1, 2017, to allow for consideration of ARAC
approval at the June 15, 2017 meeting.
    After the initial recommendation report is submitted, the addendum
recommendation report must be submitted to the FAA no later August 31,
2017, to allow for consideration of ARAC approval at the September 14,
2017, meeting. The Secretary of Transportation determined the formation
and use of the ARAC is necessary and in the public interest in
connection with the performance of duties imposed on the FAA by law.
ARAC meetings are open to the public.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 21, 2017.
Dale Bouffiou,
Alternate Designated Federal Officer, Aviation Rulemaking Advisory
Committee.
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