[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 23, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66444-66447]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25500]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0661; Project Identifier AD-2020-01349-E;
Amendment 39-21792; AD 2021-22-19]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-07-02
for all Pratt & Whitney (P&W) JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A, JT8D-217C,
and JT8D-219 model turbofan engines. AD 2011-07-02 required initial and
repetitive torque inspections of the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage low-
pressure turbine (LPT) blades. AD 2011-07-02 also required replacement
of the LPT blade if wear limits are exceeded, replacement of the LPT-
to-exhaust case bolts and nuts, and installation of crushable sleeve
spacers on the bolts. This AD was prompted by a report of an MD-82
airplane, equipped with a JT8D-217C model turbofan engine, experiencing
an engine surge that resulted in the fracture of the LPT blade and
uncontained release of the LPT blade. This AD retains certain
requirements of AD 2011-07-02, while revising the inspection thresholds
and replacement intervals for the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT blades.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: This AD is effective December 28, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 28,
2021.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Pratt & Whitney, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected]; website: https://fleetcare.prattwhitney.com. You may view this service information at
the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch,
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is
also available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0661.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0661; 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 final rule, any
comments received, and other information. The 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: Nicholas Paine, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-07-02, Amendment 39-16639 (76 FR
16526, March 24, 2011), (AD 2011-07-02). AD 2011-07-02 applied to all
P&W JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A, JT8D-217C, and JT8D-219 model
turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August
27, 2021 (86 FR 48080). The NPRM was prompted by a report of an MD-82
airplane, equipped with JT8D-217C model turbofan engines that, on
approach to Taipei Songshan Airport, experienced an engine surge on the
number one engine resulting in LPT blade fracture and uncontained LPT
blade failure. An inspection by the manufacturer determined that this
event was caused by shroud notch wear of the LPT blades, which led to
changes in the vibration mode and subsequent high-cycle fatigue of the
airfoil. In addition to this event, the FAA received reports of five
events that involved uncontained failure of the LPT blades on the
affected engines. Based on its investigation of these events, P&W
determined that revised or more restrictive inspection thresholds and
replacement intervals of the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT blades are
necessary and revised its service information accordingly. In the NPRM,
the FAA proposed to require an initial torque inspection of certain
3rd-stage LPT blades and repetitive torque inspections of 4th-stage LPT
blades for shroud notch wear at revised inspection thresholds and
intervals. In the NPRM, the FAA also proposed to require replacement of
the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT blades before accumulating 5,000 hours
time-in-service.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received comments from one commenter. The Boeing Company
supported the NPRM without change.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting the AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. This AD is adopted as proposed in the
NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Pratt & Whitney Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
JT8D A6224, Revision No. 7, dated August 26, 2019. This service
information specifies procedures for the initial and repetitive torque
inspections of the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT blades for shroud notch
wear at revised inspection thresholds and intervals. This service
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in ADDRESSES.

Other Related Service Information

    The FAA reviewed Pratt & Whitney ASB No. JT8D A6494, Revision No.
1, dated January 26, 2010, Pratt & Whitney ASB JT8D A6507, dated
November 2, 2020, and Sections 72-53-12 through 72-53-13 of Pratt &
Whitney Engine Maintenance Manual (EMM), Part No. 773128, Revision 107,
dated October 15, 2020. Pratt & Whitney ASB No. JT8D A6494, Revision
No. 1, dated January 26, 2010, describes procedures for replacing the
LPT-to-exhaust case bolts and nuts and installing the crushable sleeve
spacers. Pratt & Whitney ASB JT8D A6507, dated November 2, 2020,
describes procedures for replacing the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT
blades. Sections 72-53-12 through 72-53-13 of Pratt & Whitney EMM, Part
No. 773128, Revision 107, dated October 15, 2020, describe procedures
for inspecting and repairing the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT blades.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 42 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Inspect 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT     1 work-hour x $85 per                 $0             $85          $3,570
 blades.                                 hour = $85.
Replace 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT     150 work-hours x $85 per         350,000         362,750      15,235,500
 blades.                                 hour = $12,750.
Replace the LPT-to-exhaust case bolts   1.5 work-hours x $85 per           4,576        4,703.50         197,547
 and nuts and install the crushable      hour = 127.50.
 sleeve spacers.
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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.
    The FAA is 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

    The FAA has 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 that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

    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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive AD 2011-07-02, Amendment 39-16639
(76 FR 16526, March 24, 2011); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:

2021-22-19 Pratt & Whitney: Amendment 39-21792; Docket No. FAA-2021-
0661; Project Identifier AD-2020-01349-E.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 28,
2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2011-07-02, Amendment 39-16639 (76 FR 16526,
March 24, 2011).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney (P&W) JT8D-209, JT8D-217,
JT8D-217A, JT8D-217C, and JT8D-219 model turbofan engines.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine
Compressor Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of an MD-82 airplane, equipped
with a JT8D-217C model turbofan engine, experiencing an engine surge
that resulted in the fracture of the low-pressure turbine (LPT)
blade and uncontained release of the LPT blade. Five prior
uncontained LPT blade failures were also reported on affected model
turbofan engines. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent LPT blade
fracture and uncontained release of the LPT blade. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained engine
debris, damage to the engine, and damage to the aircraft.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) For JT8D-209, JT8D-217, and JT8D-217A model turbofan
engines, within the compliance times specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions, Part 1: JT8D-209, -217, -217A Engines (Part 1),
paragraph 1.A., of P&W Alert Service Bulletin No. JT8D A6224,
Revision No. 7, dated August 26, 2019 (the ASB), perform an initial
torque inspection for shroud notch wear of the 3rd-stage LPT blades
using the procedures in Part 1, paragraph 1, of the ASB.
    (i) Thereafter, within the applicable reinspection interval
specified in Table 1--Reinspection Interval for all 3rd Stage
Blades, of the ASB, repeat the torque inspection for shroud notch
wear required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
    (ii) If the results of the torque inspection required by
paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(1)(i) of this AD meet the criteria for
engine removal specified in Table 1--Reinspection Interval for all
3rd Stage Blades, of the ASB, perform piece-part inspections in
accordance with the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)
on all 3rd-stage LPT blades before exceeding 20 hours time-in-
service (TIS) since the last torque inspection.
    (2) For JT8D-209, JT8D-217, and JT8D-217A model turbofan
engines, within the compliance times specified in Table A or Table
B, of the ASB, as applicable, perform an initial torque inspection
for shroud notch wear of the 4th-stage LPT blades using the
procedures in Part 1, paragraph 1, of the ASB. Wherever the ASB
refers to ``Revision 7 Release Date'' and ``At SB Release Date,''
use the effective date of this AD.
    (i) For engines in which the last inspection prior to the
effective date of this AD had a torque inspection result of less
than 15 LB-IN on any 4th-stage LPT blade, perform piece-part
inspections in accordance with the ICA on all 3rd-stage and 4th-
stage LPT blades within 20 hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD.
    (ii) Thereafter, within the applicable reinspection interval
specified in Table 2--Reinspection Interval for all 4th Stage
Blades, of the ASB, repeat the torque inspection for shroud notch
wear required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
    (iii) If the results of the torque inspection required by
paragraphs (g)(2) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD meet the criteria for
engine removal specified in Table 2--Reinspection Interval for all
4th Stage Blades, of the ASB, perform piece-part inspections in
accordance with the ICA on all 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT blades
before exceeding 20 hours TIS since the last torque inspection.
    (3) For JT8D-217C and JT8D-219 model turbofan engines, within
the compliance times specified in Table A or Table B, of the ASB, as
applicable, perform an initial torque inspection for shroud notch
wear of the 4th-stage LPT blades using the procedures in the
Accomplishment Instructions, Part 2: JT8D-217C, -219 Engines (Part
2), paragraph 1, of the ASB. Wherever the ASB refers to ``Revision 7
Release Date'' and ``At SB Release Date,'' use the effective date of
this AD.
    (i) For engines in which the last inspection prior to the
effective date of this AD had a torque inspection result of less
than 15 LB-IN on any 4th-stage LPT blade, perform piece-part
inspections in accordance with the ICA on all 3rd-stage and 4th-
stage LPT blades within 20 hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD.
    (ii) Thereafter, within the reinspection interval specified in
Table 3--Reinspection Interval for all 4th Stage Blades, of the ASB,
repeat the torque inspection for shroud notch wear required by
paragraph (g)(3) of this AD.
    (iii) If the results of the torque inspection required by
paragraph (g)(3) and (g)(3)(ii) of this AD meet the criteria for
engine removal specified in Table 3--Reinspection Interval for all
4th Stage Blades, of the ASB, perform piece-part inspections in
accordance with the ICA on all 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT blades
before exceeding 20 hours TIS since the last torque inspection.
    (4) At the first engine shop visit after January 1, 2023, or
prior to accumulating 5,000 TIS on the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT
blades, whichever occurs later, but not to exceed 6 years after the
effective date of the AD, replace the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT
blades with parts eligible for installation.
    (5) Thereafter, prior to accumulating 5,000 hours TIS on the
3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT blades since their last replacement,
replace the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage LPT blades with parts eligible
for installation.
    (6) After every replacement of the 3rd-stage or 4th-stage LPT
blades, perform initial and repetitive torque inspections of the
3rd-stage or 4th-stage LPT blades using, as applicable, the
accomplishment instructions and compliance times in Part 1,
paragraph 1, or Part 2, paragraph 1, of the ASB.
    (i) If the results of the torque inspection required by
paragraph (g)(6) of this AD meet the criteria for engine removal
specified in Table 1, 2 or 3, of the ASB, as applicable, perform
piece-part inspections in accordance with the ICA on all 3rd-stage
and 4th-stage LPT blades before exceeding 20 hours TIS since the
last torque inspection.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (7) The initial inspection or the reinspection interval should
not be reset unless the blades are refurbished. Whenever a used
blade is reinstalled in a rotor, the previous used time should be
subtracted from the initial inspection threshold.
    (8) Whenever a refurbished or used blade is intermixed with zero
hours time-since-new (TSN) blades in a rotor, use the lowest initial
inspection threshold that is applicable.
    (9) At the next accessibility to the LPT-to-exhaust case bolts
and nuts after the effective date of this AD, do the following:
    (i) Replace the bolts with part number (P/N) MS9557-26 bolts;
    (ii) Replace the nuts with P/N 375095 nuts or P/N 490270 nuts;
and
    (iii) Install crushable sleeve spacers, P/N 822903, under the
head of the bolts.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance on replacing the 3rd-stage and
4th-stage LPT blades can be found in P&W ASB JT8D A6507, dated
November 2, 2020.
    Note 2 to paragraph (g): Guidance on replacing the LPT-to-
exhaust case bolts and nuts and installing the crushable sleeve
spacers can be found in P&W ASB No. JT8D A6494, Revision No. 1,
dated January 26, 2010.

(h) Definitions

    For the purpose of this AD:
    (1) An ``engine shop visit'' is the induction of an engine into
the shop for maintenance involving the separation of pairs of major
mating engine flanges, except that the separation of engine flanges
solely for the purposes of transportation without subsequent engine
maintenance does not constitute an engine shop visit.
    (2) Accessibility to the LPT-to-exhaust case bolts refers to
maintenance involving the inner turbine fan ducts being removed from
the engine.
    (3) Parts eligible for installation are 3rd-stage or 4th-stage
LPT blades with less than 5,000 hours TIS.
    (4) A ``piece-part inspection'' is when the blades are removed
from the rotor.
    (5) A ``used blade'' refers to a 3rd-stage or 4th-stage LPT
blade that has more than zero hours TSN.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    You may take credit for any initial torque inspection for shroud
notch wear required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of this AD if
you performed the initial inspection before the effective date of
this AD using P&W ASB No. JT8D A6224, Revision No. 5, dated June 11,
2004, or Revision No. 6, dated May 3, 2007.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Nicholas Paine,
Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email: [email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Pratt & Whitney Alert Service Bulletin No. JT8D A6224,
Revision No. 7, dated August 26, 2019.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt
& Whitney, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: (800)
565-0140; email: [email protected]; website: https://fleetcare.prattwhitney.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email: [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on October 21, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 212 (Friday, November 1, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65733-65734]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-70764; File No. 4-443]

Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness
of Amendment to the Plan for the Purpose of Developing and Implementing
Procedures Designed To Facilitate the Listing and Trading of
Standardized Options To Add Miami International Securities Exchange,
LLC (``MIAX'') as a Plan Sponsor

October 28, 2013.
    Pursuant to Section 11A(a)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 608 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on December 6, 2012, Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
(``MIAX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') an amendment to the Plan for the Purpose of
Developing and Implementing Procedures Designed to Facilitate the
Listing and Trading of Standardized Options (``OLPP'').\3\ The
amendment proposes to add MIAX as a Sponsor of the OLPP. The Commission
is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78k-1(a)(3).
    \2\ 17 CFR 242.608.
    \3\ On July 6, 2001, the Commission approved the OLPP, which was
proposed by the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex''), Chicago
Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE''), International
Securities Exchange LLC (``ISE''), Options Clearing Corporation
(``OCC''), Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx''), and Pacific
Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'') (n/k/a NYSE Arca). See Securities Exchange
Act Release No. 44521, 66 FR 36809 (July 13, 2001). On February 5,
2004, Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``BSE'') was added as a Sponsor
to OLPP. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 49199, 69 FR 7030
(February 12, 2004). On March 21, 2008, the Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
(``Nasdaq'') was added as a Sponsor to the OLPP. See Securities
Exchange Act Release No. 57546, 73 FR 16393 (March 27, 2008). On
February 17, 2010, BATS Exchange, Inc. (``BATS'') was added as a
Sponsor to the OLPP. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 61528,
75 FR 8415 (February 24, 2010). On October 22, 2010, C2 Options
Exchange Incorporated (``C2'') was added as a Sponsor to the OLPP.
See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 63162, 75 FR 66401 (October
28, 2010). On May 9, 2012, BOX Options Exchange LLC (``BOX'') was
added as a Sponsor to the OLPP. See Securities Exchange Act Release
No. 66952, 77 FR 28641 (May 15, 2012). On June 29, 2012, Nasdaq OMX
BX, Inc. was added as a Sponsor to the OLPP. See Securities Exchange
Act Release No. 67327, 77 FR 40125 (July 6, 2012) (``BX'').
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I. Description and Purpose of the Amendment

    The current Sponsors of the OLPP are BATS, BOX, BX, CBOE, C2, ISE,
Nasdaq, NYSE Amex, NYSE Arca, OCC, and Phlx. The proposed amendment to
the OLPP would add MIAX as a Sponsor of the OLPP. A national securities

exchange may become a Sponsor if it satisfies the requirement of
Section 7 of the OLPP. Specifically an Eligible Exchange \4\ may become
a Sponsor of the OLPP by: (i) Executing a copy of the OLPP, as then in
effect; (ii) providing each current Plan Sponsor with a copy of such
executed Plan; and (iii) effecting an amendment to the OLPP, as
specified in Section 7(ii) of the OLPP.
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    \4\ The OLPP defines an ``Eligible Exchange'' as a national
securities exchange registered with the Commission pursuant to
Section 6(a) of the Exchange Act, 15 U.S.C. 78f(a), that (1) has
effective rules for the trading of options contracts issued and
cleared by the OCC approved in accordance with the provisions of the
Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and (2) is a
party to the Plan for Reporting Consolidated Options Last Sale
Reports and Quotation Information (the ``OPRA Plan''). MIAX has
represented that it has met both the requirements for being
considered an Eligible Exchange.
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    Section 7(ii) of the OLPP sets forth the process by which an
Eligible Exchange may effect an amendment to the OLPP. Specifically, an
Eligible Exchange must: (a) Execute a copy of the OLPP with the only
change being the addition of the new sponsor's name in Section 8 of the
OLPP; \5\ and (b) submit the executed OLPP to the Commission. The OLPP
then provides that such an amendment will be effective at the later of
either the amendment being approved by the Commission or otherwise
becoming effective pursuant to Section 11A of the Act. MIAX has
submitted a signed copy of the OLPP to the Commission and to each Plan
Sponsor in accordance with the procedures set forth in the OLPP
regarding new Plan Sponsors.
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    \5\ The Commission notes that the list of plan sponsors is set
forth in Section 9 of the OLPP.
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II. Effectiveness of the Proposed Linkage Plan Amendment

    The foregoing proposed OLPP amendment has become effective pursuant
to Rule 608(b)(3)(iii) \6\ because it involves solely technical or
ministerial matters. At any time within sixty days of the filing of
this amendment, the Commission may summarily abrogate the amendment and
require that it be refiled pursuant to paragraphs (a)(1) of Rule
608,\7\ if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary
or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors
or the maintenance of fair and orderly markets, to remove impediments
to, and perfect the mechanisms of, a national market system or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
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    \6\ 17 CFR 242.608(b)(3)(iii).
    \7\ 17 CFR 242.608(a)(1).
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III. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number 4-443 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number 4-443. This file number
should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the
Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please
use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the
Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington,
DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at MIAX's principal office. All comments received will be
posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal
identifying information from submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File No. 4-443 and should be submitted on or before
November 22, 2013.

    By the Commission.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2012-1099]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Bridge Demolition Project; Indiana Harbor Canal,
East Chicago, IN

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the
Indiana Harbor Canal in East Chicago, Indiana. This safety zone is
intended to restrict vessels from a portion of the Indiana Harbor Canal
due to the demolition Project on the Cline Avenue Bridge. This
temporary safety zone is necessary to protect the surrounding public
and vessels from the hazards associated with the demolition project.

DATES: This rule is effective from 12:00 p.m. on January 1, 2013 until
12:00 a.m. on February 1, 2013. The Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan, will establish enforcement dates that will be announced with
a Notice of Enforcement and marine information broadcasts.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-1099 and are available online
by going to www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-1099 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``search.'' They are also available
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30),
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, contact or email MST1 Joseph McCollum, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Lake Michigan, at<PHONE_NUMBER> or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If
you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

A. Regulatory History and Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because doing so would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest. The final details for this event were
not known to the Coast Guard until there was insufficient time
remaining before the event to publish an NPRM. Thus, delaying the
effective date of this rule to wait for a comment period to run would
be both impracticable and contrary to the public interest because it
would inhibit the Coast Guard's ability to protect vessels from the
hazards associated with the demolition project on the Cline Avenue
Bridge, which are discussed further below.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. For the same reasons discussed in
the preceding paragraph, waiting for a 30 day notice period to run
would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest.

B. Basis and Purpose

    The legal basis for the rule is the Coast Guard's authority to
establish regulated navigation areas and limited access areas: 33
U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33
CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Public Law 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
    During the month of January, 2013 Walsh Construction Company will
be conducting demolition on the West span of the Cline Avenue Bridge in
East Chicago, IN. The Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, has
determined that this demolition project will pose a significant risk to
public safety and property. Such hazards include loss of life and
property in the proximity of explosives, and collisions among vessels
and contractors involved in the demolition project.
    The Coast Guard established the same safety zone for October 27 and
November 10, for November 3 and 10, for December 2 and 8, and once
again for December 23, 2012. In November of 2012, the discovery of
steel beams within the area of the bridge to be demolished caused a
change of schedule in the demolition. On December 2, 2012 the
Construction Company conducted demolition on the East span of the
bridge as scheduled. However, during this demolition, the East span
fell into an unexpected position which required unscheduled clean up
and presented a potential danger to passing vessel traffic. On December
23, 2012, high winds halted demolition of the West Span. The U.S. Coast
Guard considered the history of unexpected delays associated with this
demolition project and the delicate nature of explosive work on a
transportation structure.

C. Discussion of Rule

    With the aforementioned hazards in mind, the Captain of the Port,
Sector Lake Michigan, has determined that this temporary safety zone is
necessary to ensure the safety of persons and vessels during the
demolition project on the Cline Avenue Bridge. This rule is effective
from 12:00 p.m. on January 1, 2013 until 12:00 a.m. on February 1,
2013. The Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, will establish
enforcement dates that will be announced with a Notice of Enforcement
and marine information broadcasts. The safety zone will encompass all
waters of the Indiana Harbor Canal in the vicinity of the Cline Avenue
Bridge at approximate position 41[deg]39'4.3'' N and 87[deg]27'54.3'' W
(NAD 83).
    Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan, or his designated on-scene representative. The Captain of the
Port or his designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF
Channel 16.

D. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders. It is not
``significant'' under the regulatory policies and procedures of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We conclude that this rule is
not a significant regulatory action because we anticipate that it will
have minimal impact on the economy, will not interfere with other
agencies, will not adversely alter the budget of any grant or loan
recipients, and will not raise any novel legal or policy issues. The
safety zone created by this rule will be small and enforced for only 24
hours. Under certain conditions, moreover, vessels may still transit
through the safety zone when permitted by the Captain of the Port.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The Coast Guard
certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which might
be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in a portion of the Indiana Harbor Canal during the
month of January, 2013.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This
safety zone would be effective, and thus subject to enforcement, for
only a 24 hour period. The U.S. Coast Guard has been in close contact
with major waterway users during the entire phase of this project and
continues to keep stakeholders informed of waterway conditions and
projected operational plans for this demolition project. Traffic may be
allowed to pass through the zone with the permission of the Captain of
the Port. The Captain of the Port can be reached via VHF channel 16.
Before the enforcement of the zone, the Captain of the Port or his
Representative will issue local Broadcast Notice to Mariners. The
Captain of the Port, at his discretion, may suspend enforcement of the
safety zone prior to the end of the enforcement period. Notice of this
change will be provided to the public.

3. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

4. Collection of Information

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

5. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and determined
that this rule does not have implications for federalism.

6. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

7. Taking of Private Property

    This 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.

8. Civil Justice Reform

    This 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.

9. Protection of Children

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

10. Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

11. Energy Effects

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.

12. Technical Standards

    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

13. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined
that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves the establishment of a safety zone and,

therefore it is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An
environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a
Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may
lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this
rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapters 701, 3306, 3703;
50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub.
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T09-1099 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-1099  Safety Zone; Bridge Demolition Project, Indiana
Harbor Canal, East Chicago, Indiana.

    (a) Location. The safety zone will encompass all waters of the
Indiana Harbor Canal in the vicinity of the Cline Avenue Bridge at
approximate position 41[deg]39'4.3'' N and 87[deg]27'54.3'' W (NAD 83).
    (b) Effective and Enforcement Period. This rule is effective from
12:00 p.m. on January 1, 2013 until 12:00 a.m. on February 1, 2013. The
Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, will establish enforcement
dates that will be announced with a Notice of Enforcement and marine
information broadcasts.
    (c) Regulations.
    (1) In accordance with the general regulations in section 165.23 of
this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this safety zone
is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan or his designated on-scene representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan or his
designated on-scene representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port,
Sector Lake Michigan is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty
officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan to act on his behalf.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone shall contact the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan or his
on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of
the Port, Sector Lake Michigan or his on-scene representative may be
contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel operators given permission to
enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions
given to them by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his
on-scene representative.

    Dated: December 28, 2012.
J.W. Davenport,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 124 (Friday, June 27, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 36504]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Commission Staff Attendance

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) hereby gives
notice that members of the Commission's staff may attend the following
meetings related to the transmission planning activities of the
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO):
    MISO Planning Subcommittee Meeting--June 24, 2014.
    MISO Planning Advisory Committee--June 25, 2014.
    The above-referenced meetings will be held at: MISO Headquarters,
720 City Center Drive, Carmel, IN 46032.
    The above-referenced meetings are open to the public.
    Further information may be found at www.misoenergy.org.
    The discussions at the meeting described above may address matters
at issue in the following proceedings:

Docket No. ER11-1844, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator,
Inc.
Docket No. ER12-2302, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator,
Inc.
Docket No. ER13-186, et. al., Midwest Independent Transmission System
Operator, Inc.
Docket No. ER13-187, et. al., Midwest Independent Transmission System
Operator, Inc.
Docket No. ER13-1923, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. ER13-1924, Duquesne Light Company, PJM Interconnection,
L.L.C.
Docket No. ER13-1930, Louisville Gas and Electric Company
Docket No. ER13-1937, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER13-1938, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. ER13-1939, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER13-1940, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
Docket No. ER13-1941, Alabama Power Company
Docket No. ER13-1943, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. ER13-1944, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
Docket No. ER13-1945, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. ER13-1955, Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER13-1956, Cleco Power LLC
Docket No. ER14-1912, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. EL13-75, Indicated Load-Serving Entities v. Midcontinent
Independent System Operator, Inc. and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
Docket No. EL13-76, AmerenEnergy Resources Generating Co. v.
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. EL13-88, Northern Indiana Public Service Company v.
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. and PJM Interconnection,
L.L.C.
Docket No. AD12-16, Capacity Deliverability Across the Midwest
Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc./PJM Interconnection,
L.L.C. Seam
Docket No. AD14-3, Coordination Across the Midcontinent Independent
System Operator, Inc./PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Seam
Docket No. OA08-53, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator,
Inc.
Docket No. EL14-21, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. EL14-30, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. ER14-1174, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER14-1713, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. ER14-1736, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. ER14-2022, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. ER14-2059, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Docket No. ER14-2062, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER14-2159, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.

    For more information, contact Jason Strong, Office of Energy
Markets Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at (202) 502-
6124 or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: June 18, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37421-37422]
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 148 / Wednesday, August 1, 2018 /
Rules and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0679; Airspace Docket No. 18-AEA-14]
RIN-2120-AA66

Amendment of Class D Airspace; Erie, PA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of the Class D
airspace at Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, Erie, PA, by
correcting a printing error in the latitude coordinate symbols for the
airport. This action does not affect the boundaries or operating
requirements of the airspace.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 1, 2018. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1,
Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of
FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11.B Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. The Order is also available for inspection
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202)
741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106, describes
the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it corrects a printing error in the geographic coordinates of Erie
International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, Erie, PA.

History

    The FAA Aeronautical Information Services branch found the latitude
coordinate for Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, Erie, PA, in
Class D airspace, was incorrectly published in the Federal Register of
May 23, 2018 (83 FR 23798). The minute latitude degrees were
incorrectly listed as seconds. Class D airspace designations are
published in paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017, which is incorporated by reference in
14 CFR part 71.1. The Class D airspace designations listed in this
document will be published subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15,
2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by correcting a printing error in the geographic coordinates of
Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, Erie, PA, in Class D
airspace. The coordinates are changed from (lat. 42[deg]04'59'' N,
long. 80[deg]10'26'' W) to (lat. 42[deg]04'59'' N, long. 80[deg]10'26''
W).
    Administratively, this change does not affect the boundaries, or
operating requirements of the airspace, therefore, notice and public
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    In consideration of the need correctly state the airport reference
point (coordinates) to avoid confusion on the part of pilots flying in
the vicinity of the airport, the FAA finds good cause, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d), for making this amendment effective in less than 30
days.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

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

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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

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

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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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective September 15, 2017, is amended
as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

AEA PA D Erie, PA [Amended]

Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, PA
    (Lat. 42[deg]04'59'' N, long. 80[deg]10'26'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,200 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Erie International
Airport/Tom Ridge Field. This Class D airspace area is effective
during the specific days and times established in advance by a
Notice to Airmen. The effective days and times will thereafter be
continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 23, 2018.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
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[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0144]

Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River, Rock
Island, IL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Rock Island Railroad and Highway
Drawbridge across the Upper Mississippi River, mile 482.9, at Rock
Island, Illinois. The deviation is necessary to allow the Quad City
Marathon to cross the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to be
maintained in the closed-to-navigation position for four hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on
September 22, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0144] is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Eric A. Washburn, Bridge
Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing the
docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal requested
a temporary deviation for the Rock Island Railroad and Highway
Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, mile 482.9, at Rock
Island, Illinois to remain in the closed-to-navigation position for a
four hour period from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., September 22, 2013,
while a run/walk is held between the cities of Davenport, IA and Rock
Island, IL. The Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge currently
operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the general
requirement that drawbridges shall open promptly and fully for the
passage of vessels when a request to open is given in accordance with
the subpart.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section
of the Upper Mississippi River.
    The Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, in the closed-to-
navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 23.8 feet above
normal pool. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of
commercial tows and recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation
has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were received.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: March 14, 2013.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 103 (Friday, May 29, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 30637-30640]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12736]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0286]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone, Fall River Grand Prix, Mt. Hope Bay and Taunton
River, Fall River, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary safety zone
in the navigable waters of Mt. Hope Bay and the Taunton River in the
vicinity of Fall River, MA, during the Fall River Grand Prix marine
event from August 14-16, 2015. This safety zone is intended to
safeguard mariners from the hazards associated with high-speed, high-
performance motorboats competing in the event. Vessels will be
prohibited from entering into, transiting through, mooring, or
anchoring within this safety zone during periods of enforcement unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Southeastern New England
or the COTP's designated representative.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before June 29, 2015. Requests for public meetings must be
received by the Coast Guard on or before June 19, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2015-0286 using any one of the following methods:
    (1) Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Mail or Delivery: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S.
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Deliveries
accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
federal holidays. The telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion
of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for further instructions
on submitting comments. To avoid duplication, please use only one of
these three methods.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed
rule, contact Mr. Edward G. LeBlanc, Waterways Management Division at
Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

A. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided.

1. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking (USCG-2015-0286), indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material
online (via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand
delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a
comment online via http://www.regulations.gov, it will be considered
received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment.
If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered
as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the
Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and
a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body
of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions
regarding your submission.

    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
type the docket number [USCG-2015-0286] in the ``SEARCH'' box and click
``SEARCH.'' Click on ``Submit a Comment'' on the line associated with
this rulemaking.
    If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them
in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for
copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would
like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period and may change the rule
based on your comments.

2. Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
type the docket number (USCG-2015-0286) in the ``SEARCH'' box and click
``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with
this rulemaking. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in
Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation
West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.

3. Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any
of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

4. Public Meeting

    We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for one, using one of the methods specified under ADDRESSES.
Please explain why you believe a public meeting would be beneficial. If
we determine that one would aid this rulemaking, we will hold one at a
time and place announced by a later notice in the Federal Register.

B. Regulatory History and Information

    The Coast Guard has not promulgated a rule for past iterations of
this event.

C. Basis and Purpose

    The legal basis for the proposed rule is 33 U.S.C., 1231; 50 U.S.C.
191, 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5 Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which collectively authorize the Coast
Guard to establish regulatory safety zones.
    This rule is necessary to provide for the safety of life and
navigation, for both participants and spectators involved with the Fall
River Grand Prix in Mt. Hope Bay and the Taunton River in the vicinity
of Fall River, MA.

D. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The initial Fall River Grand Prix is a three-day event where high-
speed, high-performance motorboats participate in controlled races
within a well-defined water area. The safety zone proposed in this NPRM
will encompass the racing area and will include a buffer between the
racing motorboats and spectator craft to provide a margin of safety. As
these races are part of a national series of events, governed by a
national racing and safety organization (the U.S. Offshore Powerboat
Association), and operated by experienced high-speed motorboat crews
and support teams, they are expected to generate local and regional
media coverage, and attract spectators on a number of recreational and
excursion vessels.
    The Coast Guard is establishing this safety zone, in conjunction
with the Fall River Grand Prix, to ensure the protection of the
maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with
high-speed, high-performance motorboat racing. The Coast Guard
anticipates little concern with the proposed safety zone by mariners,
as there is little major commercial vessel activity in Mt. Hope Bay and
the Taunton River in the vicinity of Fall River, MA, and most
recreational vessels are not restricted to the deep draft channel and
can easily transit via alternate routes. Also, the safety zone will be
enforced only during periods of actual racing, which will be limited to
only a few hours on each of the three days of the event.
    Regardless, in the unlikely situation where a commercial or
recreational vessel may still need to transit Mt. Hope Bay and the
Taunton River in the vicinity of Fall River, MA, for any number of
reasons including destination, familiarity with the waterway, tide
restrictions, etc., these vessels may be able to continue transits
through Mt. Hope Bay and the Taunton River, even during enforcement of
the safety zone, as there will be sufficient room for most recreational
vessels, and some commercial vessels, to pass to the west of the safety
zone. Also, the Coast Guard routinely works with the local marine pilot
organization and shipping agents to coordinate vessel transits during
marine events, and will continue to do so for the entire event to avoid
major interruptions to shipping schedules.
    The Coast Guard proposes to add a temporary safety zone under 33
CFR T165.0286. The safety zone will encompass the navigation channel
from approximately Mt. Hope Bay buoy R10 southwest of Brayton Point
channel, and will extend approximately two miles to the northeast up to
and including Mt. Hope Bay buoy C17 north of the I-195/Braga Bridge.
The safety zone will be enforced only during times of actual vessel
racing.

E. Regulatory Analyses

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

1. Executive Order 12866 and Executive Order 13563

    This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,
as supplemented by Executive Order 13563, and does not require an
assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of
that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it
under that Order.
    We expect the adverse economic impact of this proposed rule to be
minimal. Although this regulation may have some adverse impact on the
public, the potential impact will be minimized for the following
reasons: The safety zone will be in effect for only a few hours each
day for three consecutive days, and vessels will only be restricted
from the zone in Mt. Hope Bay and the Taunton River in the vicinity of
Fall River, MA during those limited periods when the races are actually
ongoing; during periods when there is no actual racing (e.g., racing
vessels are transiting from the pier to the racing site; downtime
between races, etc.) vessels may be allowed to transit through the
safety zone; there is an alternate route available for recreational
vessels to the west of the safety zone that does not add substantial
transit time and is already routinely used by mariners; many vessels,
especially recreational vessels, may transit in all portions of the
affected waterway except for those areas covered by the proposed

safety zone; and vessels may enter or pass through the affected
waterway with the permission of the COTP or the COTP's representative.
    Notification of the Fall River Grand Prix and the associated safety
zone will be made to mariners through the Rhode Island Port Safety
Forum, local Notice to Mariners, event sponsors, and local media well
in advance of the event.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
    This proposed rule would affect the following entities, some of
which might be small entities: owners or operators of vessels intending
to transit in Mt. Hope Bay and the Taunton River in the vicinity of
Fall River, MA, during the Fall River Grand Prix marine event.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.

3. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the
rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please contact the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against
small entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or
any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

4. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

5. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule
under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications
for federalism.

6. Protest Activities

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

7. 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 expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

8. Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would 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.

9. 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.

10. Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This 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.

11. Indian Tribal Governments

    This proposed 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.

12. Energy Effects

    This proposed rule is not a ``significant energy action'' under
Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.

13. Technical Standards

    This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

14. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and
have made a preliminary determination that this action appears to be
one of a category of actions which do not individually or cumulatively
have a significant effect on the human environment.
    A preliminary environmental analysis checklist supporting this
determination is available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES. This proposed rule involves the establishment of a temporary
safety zone in conjunction with the Fall River Grand Prix event, a
high-speed, high-performance motorboat racing event. It appears that
this action will qualify for Coast Guard Categorical Exclusion (34)(g),
as described in figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction.
    We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery
of a significant environmental impact from this proposed rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

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

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2. Add a new Sec.  165.T0286 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T0286  Safety Zone for the Fall River Grand Prix, Mt. Hope
Bay and Taunton River, Fall River, MA.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: Mt. Hope Bay and
the Taunton River navigation channel from approximately Mt. Hope Bay
buoy R10 southwest of Brayton Point channel, and extending
approximately two miles to the northeast up to and including Mt. Hope
Bay buoy C17 north of the Braga Bridge. The safety zone is encompassed
by the following coordinates:

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                 Corner                      Latitude        Longitude
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SW......................................   41[deg]41.40'   71[deg]11.15'
                                                      N.              W.
NW......................................   41[deg]41.48'   71[deg]11.15'
                                                      N.              W.
SE......................................   41[deg]42.33'   71[deg]09.40'
                                                      N.              W.
NE......................................   41[deg]42.42'   71[deg]09.47'
                                                      N.              W.
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    (b) Enforcement Period. Vessels will be prohibited from entering
this safety zone, when enforced, during the Fall River Grand Prix
marine event between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Friday, August 14, 2015 to
Sunday, August 16, 2015.
    (c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) Designated Representative. A ``designated representative'' is
any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S.
Coast Guard who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Sector
Southeastern New England (COTP), to act on his or her behalf. The
designated representative may be on an official patrol vessel or may be
on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or
loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be
present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.
    (2) Official Patrol Vessels. Official patrol vessels may consist of
any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement
vessels assigned or approved by the COTP.
    (3) Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard may patrol each safety zone
under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The
Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by
the call sign ``PATCOM.''
    (4) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the
event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.
    (d) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR
165.23 as well as the following regulations apply to the safety zone
established in conjunction with the Fall River Grand Prix, Taunton
River, vicinity of Fall River, MA. These regulations may be enforced
for the duration of the event.
    (2) No later than 8 a.m. each day of the event, the Coast Guard
will announce via Safety Marine Information Broadcasts and local media
the times and duration of each race scheduled for that day, and the
precise area(s) of the safety zone that will be enforced.
    (3) Vessels may not transit through or within the safety zone
during periods of enforcement without Patrol Commander approval.
Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no-wake speed, in a
manner which will not endanger participants or other crafts in the
event.
    (4) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or
impede the movement of event participants or official patrol vessels in
the safety zone unless authorized by an official patrol vessel.
    (5) The Patrol Commander may control the movement of all vessels in
the safety zone. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel,
a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the lawful
directions issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result
in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
    (6) The Patrol Commander may delay or terminate the Fall River
Grand Prix at any time to ensure safety. Such action may be justified
as a result of weather, traffic density, spectator operation or
participant behavior.

    Dated: May 8, 2015.
J.T. Kondratowicz,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Southeastern New
England.
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