[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1486-1489]
[FR Doc No: 2016-00014]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0678; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-207-AD;
Amendment 39-18367; AD 2016-01-08]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-13-04,
for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
AD 2013-13-04 required installing a power interruption protection
circuit for the landing gear control interface unit (LGCIU). This new
AD requires a new modification of any previously modified LGCIU. This
new AD also requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to
reduce a certain functional check interval. This new AD also adds
airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination
that additional work is necessary to adequately address the identified
unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent untimely unlocking
and/or retraction of the nose landing gear (NLG), which, while on the
ground, could result in injury to ground personnel and damage to the
airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 17, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 17,
2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of August
14, 2013 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013) .

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0678; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0678

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286,
July 10, 2013). AD 2013-13-04 applied to certain Airbus Model A318,
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on March 31, 2015 (80 FR 17007).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0202, dated September 5, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Model A318-
111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114,
-115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231,
-232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -
213, -231, and -232 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    After a push back from the gate, an A320 aeroplane was preparing
to initiate taxi, when an uncommanded nose landing gear (NLG)
retraction occurred, causing the nose of the aeroplane to hit the
ground. Investigations revealed that the retraction was caused by a
combination of a power interruption to Landing Gear Control and
Interface Units (LGCIU) and an internal hydraulic leak through the
landing gear (LG) selector valve 40GA.
    Deeper investigations have revealed that LGCIU power
interruption appears during engine start at each flight. Even though
no incident has been reported in service, it has been determined
that a non-compliance to the safety objective exists when combined
with a dormant single failure of the selector valve seal leaking.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to further
incidents of untimely unlocking and/or retraction of the NLG which,
while on the ground, could result in injury to ground personnel and
damage to the aeroplane.
    To address the possible hydraulic leak of the LG selector valve,
EASA issued AD 2007-0065 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2007_0065.pdf/AD_2007-0065] currently at Revision 2.
    To address the risk of untimely unlocking and/or retraction of
the NLG, EASA issued AD 2011-0202 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0202.pdf/AD_2011-0202] to require installation of a
power interruption protection circuit to the LGCIU and
accomplishment of associated modifications.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it has been discovered that
additional work is necessary to adequately correct this unsafe
condition and consequently, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB)
A320-32-1346 to Revision 05. An update of the maintenance programme
is required as well, following the required modification.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2011-0202, which is superseded, and requires
certain additional actions, as defined in the revised Airbus SB, as
applicable to aeroplane model, and an update of the approved
maintenance programme.

    The additional actions include a new modification of any previously
modified LGCIU, and reducing a certain functional check interval. This
AD also adds airplanes on which Airbus modification 37866 has been
embodied in production to the applicability. You may examine the MCAI
in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0678-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80
FR 17007, March 31, 2015) and the FAA's response to the comment.

Request To Include Revised Service Information

    United Airlines (UAL) stated that paragraphs (i) and (j) of the
proposed AD (80 FR 17007, March 31, 2015) would be required to be done
in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-
1346, Revision 05, dated January 13, 2012. UAL asked that we allow use
of the latest revision available, Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346,
Revision 07, dated February 10, 2015, for accomplishing the
modification.
    We agree with the commenter's request. Airbus has issued Service
Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 06, dated January 12, 2015, and Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated February 10, 2015.

These revisions state that no additional work is necessary on airplanes
changed in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346,
Revision 05, dated January 13, 2012, which was specified as the
appropriate source of service information in the NPRM (80 FR 17007,
March 31, 2015).
    We have changed paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD to specify
accomplishing the modification in accordance with Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated February 10, 2015. We have
also added a new paragraph (l)(2) to this AD (paragraph (l) of the
proposed AD (80 FR 17007, March 31, 2015) has been changed to paragraph
(l)(1) in this AD) to give credit for actions done before the effective
date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision
05, dated January 13, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346,
Revision 06, dated January 12, 2015.

Request To Include Terminating Action

    UAL stated that the NPRM (80 FR 17007, March 31, 2015) does not
include a terminating action. UAL asked that we create a new paragraph
detailing all actions that will be terminated by accomplishing the
modification of the LGCIU, as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated February 10, 2015.
    We do not agree with the request. Paragraph (i) of this AD
specifies that the modification terminates the actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Therefore, no change to this AD is
necessary in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described
previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (80 FR 17007, March 31, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 17007, March 31, 2015).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated
February 10, 2015, including Appendices 01 and 02, dated February 10,
2015; and Task <IP_ADDRESS>, ``Functional Check of LGCIU Power Supply
Relays,'' of Section C-32 of Section C, Systems and Powerplant, of the
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Maintenance Review Board Report, Revision
18, dated March 2013. The service information describes procedures for
installing a power interruption protection circuit for the LGCIU, and
for a new modification of any previously modified LGCIU. 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 the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 851 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR
41286, July 10, 2013), take about 48 work-hours per product, at an
average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about
$8,220 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the
actions that are required by AD 2013-13-04 is $12,300 per product.
    We estimate that it takes about 46 work-hours per product to comply
with the new modification in this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Required parts will cost about $9,650 per product. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of the new modification on U.S.
operators to be $11,539,560, or $13,560 per product.
    We estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to revise
the maintenance or inspection program in this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of revising the maintenance program on U.S. operators to be $72,335, or
$85 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0678; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013), and adding
the following new AD:

2016-01-08 Airbus: Amendment 39-18367. Docket No. FAA-2015-0678;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-207-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective February 17, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286,
July 10, 2013).

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -
122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer
serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
Gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that additional work is
necessary to adequately address the identified unsafe condition. We
are issuing this AD to prevent untimely unlocking and/or retraction
of the nose landing gear (NLG), which, while on the ground, could
result in injury to ground personnel and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Modification With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013) with no
changes. For all airplanes except airplanes on which Airbus
modification 37866 has been embodied in production: At the
applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)
of this AD: Install a power interruption protection circuit for the
landing gear control interface unit (LGCIU), in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346,
Revision 04, including Appendices 01 and 02, dated April 22, 2011
(for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes other than
the Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes); or Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 03, including Appendix 1, dated
October 5, 2011 (for Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes).
    (1) For airplanes that have embodied Airbus Modification 38947
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1348 during production
or in service: Within 72 months after August 14, 2013 (the effective
date of AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286, July 10,
2013)).
    (2) For all airplanes other than those identified in paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD: Within 60 months after August 14, 2013 (the
effective date of AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286,
July 10, 2013)).

(h) Retained Re-Identification of Identification Plates With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013) with no
changes. For airplanes on which the installation required by
paragraph (g) of this AD has been done before August 14, 2013 (the
effective date of AD 2013-13-04) using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
32-1346, dated December 4, 2008 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and
A321 series airplanes other than Model A319CJ (corporate jet)
airplanes): Within the applicable times specified in paragraphs
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, re-identify the identification plates,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 04, including Appendices 01 and 02,
dated April 22, 2011 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes other than Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes).

(i) New Modification

    For airplanes identified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and
(i)(3) of this AD except airplanes on which Airbus modification
37866 has been embodied in production: Modify the LGCIU at the
applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of
this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated February
10, 2015, including Appendices 01 and 02, dated February 10, 2015;
or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 03, including
Appendix 1, dated October 5, 2011 (for Model A319CJ (corporate jet)
airplanes), which was incorporated by reference on August 14, 2013
(78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013). Accomplishing the modification in this
paragraph terminates the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this AD.
    (1) For airplanes on which any landing gear (LG) selector valve
having part number (P/N) 114079019 is installed and that have
embodied Airbus Modification 38947 specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-32-1348 during production or in service: Modify the
LGCIU within 72 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) For airplanes on which any LG selector valve 40GA having a
part number listed in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) through (i)(2)(xii) of
this AD, provided the valve has the marking ``DI'' or ``DI-BE''
recorded on its amendment plates: Modify the LGCIU within 72 months
after the effective date of this AD.
    (i) P/N 114079001.
    (ii) P/N 114079005.
    (iii) P/N 114079009.
    (iv) P/N 114079013.
    (v) P/N 114079001A.
    (vi) P/N 114079005A.
    (vii) P/N 114079009A.
    (viii) P/N 114079015.
    (ix) P/N 114079001AB.
    (x) P/N 114079005AB.
    (xi) P/N 114079009AB.
    (xii) P/N 114079017.
    (3) For all airplanes other than those identified in paragraphs
(i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD: Modify the LGCIU within 60 months
after the effective date of this AD.

(j) New Modification for Airplanes Previously Modified

    For airplanes that have been modified as of the effective date
of this AD as specified in the applicable service information
identified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), or (j)(4) of this
AD, except airplanes on which Airbus modification 37866 has been
embodied in production: Within 72 months after the effective date of
this AD, do the additional modification of the LGCIU, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated February 10, 2015, including
Appendices 01 and 02, dated February 10, 2015.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 01, dated
October 27, 2009, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 02, dated
November 4, 2009, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 03, dated
January 7, 2010, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, including Appendices
01 and 02, Revision 04, dated April 22, 2011, which is incorporated
by reference in AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286, July
10, 2013).

(k) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

    Before further flight after accomplishing the actions specified
in paragraph (i) or (j) of this AD or within 7 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
Task <IP_ADDRESS>, ``Functional Check of LGCIU Power Supply Relays,''
of Section C-32 of Section C, Systems and Powerplant, of the Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Maintenance Review Board Report, Revision 18,
dated March 2013. The initial compliance time is within 4,000 flight
hours after accomplishing the additional modification of the LGCIU.

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for A319 Corporate Jet
airplanes for the modification required by paragraph (g) of this AD
if that modification was performed before the effective date of this
AD using the following applicable service information. This service
information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, dated December 4,
2008;
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 01, dated
August 31, 2009;
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 02, dated
June 16, 2010.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the modification required
by paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD, as applicable, if that
modification was performed before the effective date of this AD
using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 05, dated
January 13, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision
06, dated January 12, 2015. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.

(m) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Information may be
emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically
reference this AD.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-
17492 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013) are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0202, dated September 5,
2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0678-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference in this AD is available at the addresses
specified in paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(6) of this AD.

(o) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
February 17, 2016.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated
February 10, 2015, including Appendices 01 and 02, dated February
10, 2015.
    (ii) Task <IP_ADDRESS>, ``Functional Check of LGCIU Power Supply
Relays,'' of Section C-32 of Section C, Systems and Powerplant, of
the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Maintenance Review Board Report,
Revision 18, dated March 2013.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
August 14, 2013 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013).
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 04, including
Appendices 01 and 02, dated April 22, 2011.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 03,
including Appendix 1, dated October 5, 2011.
    (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (7) 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, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 31, 2015.
Philip Forde,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-00014 Filed 1-12-16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 31404; Amdt. No. 3987]

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain
airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption
of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the
National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational
facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements.
These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the
navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under
instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

DATES: This rule is December 28, 2021. The compliance date for each
SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the
amendatory provisions.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of December 28, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Availability of matters incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:

For Examination

    1. U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Ops-M30. 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the
affected airport is located;
    3. The office of Aeronautical Information Services, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
    4. 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.

Availability

    All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free
of charge. Visit the National Flight Data Center at nfdc.faa.gov to
register. Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP
copies may be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic Organization Service
Area in which the affected airport is located.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Flight
Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration. Mailing Address:
FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures and Airspace
Group, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Registry Bldg. 29, Room 104,
Oklahoma City, OK 73169. Telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule amends 14 CFR part 97 by
establishing, amending, suspending, or removes SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums
and/or ODPS. The complete regulatory description of each SIAP and its
associated Takeoff Minimums or ODP for an identified airport is listed
on FAA form documents which are incorporated by reference in this
amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 CFR part 97.20.
The applicable FAA Forms 8260-3, 8260-4, 8260-5, 8260-15A, 8260-15B,
when required by an entry on 8260-15A, and 8260-15C.
    The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, their complex
nature, and the need for a special format make publication in the
Federal Register expensive and impractical. Further, airmen do not use
the regulatory text of the SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums or ODPs, but instead
refer to their graphic depiction on charts printed by publishers or
aeronautical materials. Thus, the advantages of incorporation by
reference are realized and publication of the complete description of
each SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP listed on FAA form documents is
unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections and
specifies the typed of SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs with their
applicable effective dates. This amendment also identifies the airport
and its location, the procedure, and the amendment number.

Availability and Summary of Material Incorporated by Reference

    The material incorporated by reference is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section.

    The material incorporated by reference describes SIAPS, Takeoff
Minimums and/or ODPs as identified in the amendatory language for part
97 of this final rule.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of
each separate SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP as amended in the
transmittal. Some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and textual ODP amendments
may have been issued previously by the FAA in a Flight Data Center
(FDC) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) as an emergency action of immediate
flights safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts.
    The circumstances that created the need for some SIAP and Takeoff
Minimums and ODP amendments may require making them effective in less
than 30 days. For the remaining SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, an
effective date at least 30 days after publication is provided.
    Further, the SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs contained in this
amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for
Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these SIAPs and
Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied to the
conditions existing or anticipated at the affected airports. Because of
the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary
to the public interest and, where applicable, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d),
good cause exists for making some SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.
    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.
It, therefore--(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. For the same reason, the FAA
certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

    Air traffic control, Airports, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 10, 2021.
Thomas J. Nichols,
Aviation Safety, Flight Standards Service Manager, Standards Section,
Flight Procedures & Airspace Group, Flight Technologies & Procedures
Division.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, Title 14,
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CRF part 97) is amended by
establishing, amending, suspending, or removing Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures and/or Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure
Procedures effective at 0901 UTC on the dates specified, as follows:

Part 97--STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

0
1. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114,
40120, 44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722.

0
2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

Effective 27 January 2022

Lanett, AL, 7A3, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Orig
Lanett, AL, 7A3, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Orig
Lanett, AL, Lanett Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Lanett, AL, 7A3, VOR/DME OR GPS-A, Amdt 2A, CANCELLED
Phoenix, AZ, KPHX, ILS OR LOC RWY 8, Orig-F
Mountain View, CA, KNUQ, LOC RWY 14L, Amdt 2
Mountain View, CA, KNUQ, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32R, Amdt 1
Leesburg, FL, KLEE, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Amdt 1C
Leesburg, FL, Leesburg Intl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt
5
Yap Island, FM, Yap Intl, NDB RWY 7, Amdt 2B
Yap Island, FM, Yap Intl, NDB RWY 25, Orig-C
Yap Island, FM, Yap Intl, NDB/DME RWY 7, Amdt 2B
Yap Island, FM, Yap Intl, NDB/DME RWY 25, Orig-C
Washington, GA, KIIY, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 2
Washington, GA, KIIY, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 2
Washington, GA, Washington-Wilkes County, Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Kahului, HI, PHOG, ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 2, Orig
Kahului, HI, PHOG, ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 2, Amdt 26
Huntington, IN, KHHG, VOR-A, Amdt 2B
South Bend, IN, KSBN, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9L, Amdt 1A
Danville, KY, KDVK, LOC RWY 31, Amdt 1F
Danville, KY, KDVK, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1
Danville, KY, KDVK, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1
New Orleans, LA, Lakefront, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt
1A
Luverne, MN, KLYV, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1
Pipestone, MN, KPQN, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 2
Tracy, MN, KTKC, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Amdt 1
Worthington, MN, KOTG, RNAV (GPS) RWY 11, Amdt 1
Worthington, MN, KOTG, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1
Worthington, MN, Worthington Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP,
Amdt 4
Worthington, MN, KOTG, VOR RWY 11, Amdt 3A, CANCELLED
Worthington, MN, KOTG, VOR RWY 18, Amdt 10A, CANCELLED
Pembina, ND, KPMB, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Orig-C
Hebron, NE, KHJH, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Orig-F
Lebanon, NH, KLEB, ILS OR LOC RWY 18, Amdt 8
Akron, OH, KCAK, VOR RWY 5, Amdt 3C
Akron, OH, KCAK, VOR RWY 23, Amdt 10B
Jackson, OH, James A Rhodes, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt
4A
Medina, OH, 1G5, VOR RWY 27, Amdt 3
Port Clinton, OH, KPCW, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Amdt 2
Erie, PA, KERI, ILS OR LOC RWY 6, Amdt 19
Erie, PA, KERI, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Amdt 2
Erie, PA, KERI, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Amdt 2
North Myrtle Beach, SC, KCRE, ILS OR LOC RWY 23, Amdt 12B
North Myrtle Beach, SC, KCRE, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 1C
North Myrtle Beach, SC, KCRE, VOR RWY 5, Amdt 22B
North Myrtle Beach, SC, KCRE, VOR RWY 23, Amdt 20B
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Dallas-Fort Worth, Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle DP, Amdt 7
Puyallup, WA, Pierce County-Thun Field, Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle DP, Amdt 4

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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:

    Docket Numbers: EC19-31-000.
    Applicants: Sempra Energy, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC,
Sharyland Utilities, L.P., Sharyland Distribution & Transmission
Services, L.L.C.
    Description: Joint Application for Authorization Under Section 203
of the Federal Power Act, et al. of Sempra Energy, et al.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5318.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    Docket Numbers: EC19-32-000.
    Applicants: Vermillion Power, L.L.C., FirstEnergy Generation, LLC.
    Description: Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the
Federal Power Act, et al. of Vermillion Power, L.L.C., et al.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5362.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER18-2342-002.
    Applicants: GridLiance Heartland LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: GridLiance Heartland LLC--Deficiency
Filing to be effective 11/30/2018.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5289.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-91-001.
    Applicants: GRP Franklin, LLC.
    Description: Supplement to November 21, 2018 GRP Franklin, LLC
tariff filing.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5317.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-92-001.
    Applicants: GRP Madison, LLC.
    Description: Supplement to November 21, 2018 GRP Madison, LLC
tariff filing.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5358.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-289-001.
    Applicants: Cleco Cajun LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Amendment to 1 to be effective 12/
31/9998.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5310.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-454-000.
    Applicants: FirstEnergy Solutions Corp.
    Description: Compliance filing: MBR Compliance Filing [ER18-965;
ER18-1591; ER18-1999] to be effective 6/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5283.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-455-000.
    Applicants: Stoneray Power Partners, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Filing of Stoneray Rate
Schedule FERC No. 1 re Reactive Power Compensation to be effective 1/
30/2019.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5285.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-456-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Mor-Gran-Sou Electric
Cooperative Formula Rate to be effective 2/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5286.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-457-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Otter Tail Power Company
Network Customer Transmission Credits to be effective 2/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5313.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-458-000.
    Applicants: EDF Trading North America, LLC,AES Alamitos, LLC,AES
Huntington Beach, LLC,AES Redondo Beach, LLC.
    Description: Application to Recover Fuel Costs, et al. of EDF
Trading North America, LLC, et al.

    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5329.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-460-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing: Order No. 841 Compliance Filing to
Incorporate Electric Storage Resources to be effective 12/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 12/3/18.
    Accession Number: 20181203-5199.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/24/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-461-000.
    Applicants: Wheelabrator Concord Company, L.P.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: baseline new to be effective
4/18/2019.
    Filed Date: 12/3/18.
    Accession Number: 20181203-5204.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/24/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-462-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Compliance filing: Compliance Filing re Order No. 841
ESR Accounting Proposal to be effective 2/3/2019.
    Filed Date: 12/3/18.
    Accession Number: 20181203-5227.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/24/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-463-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: DEC-DEP Revisions to OATT
Formula Transmission Rates (State ADIT) to be effective 1/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 12/3/18.
    Accession Number: 20181203-5230.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/24/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-464-000.
    Applicants: Vermillion Power, L.L.C.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Market-based rate application
to be effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 12/3/18.
    Accession Number: 20181203-5242.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/24/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-465-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing: 2018-12-03_Order 841 Electric
Storage Resource Compliance Filing to be effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 12/3/18.
    Accession Number: 20181203-5244.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/24/18.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
securities filings:

    Docket Numbers: ES19-1-000.
    Applicants: Kansas City Power & Light Company, KCP&L Greater
Missouri Operations Company, Kansas Gas and Electric Company, Westar
Energy, Inc.
    Description: Supplement to October 3, 2018 Joint Application for
Authorization Under FPA Section 204 to Issue Short-Term Debt Securities
of Kansas City Power & Light Company, et al.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5142.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/7/18.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
reliability filings:
    Docket Numbers: RR19-3-000.
    Applicants: North American Electric Reliability Corporation.
    Description: Petition for Approval of Amended Compliance and
Certification Committee Charter of North American Electric Reliability
Corporation.
    Filed Date: 11/30/18.
    Accession Number: 20181130-5363.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/18.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: December 3, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0164]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation; modification.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Broadway Bridge across the
Willamette River, mile 11.7, at Portland, OR. The modified deviation
changes the period the bridge may operate the double bascule span one
side at a time, single leaf, and reduce the vertical clearance to
install and test new equipment.

DATES: This modified deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on August 16,
2017 to 6 p.m. on November 13, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0164, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Danny McReynolds, Bridge
Management Specialist, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206-
220-7234, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 15, 2017, the Coast Guard published
a temporary deviation entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Willamette River, Portland, OR.'' in the Federal Register (82 FR
13757). That temporary deviation, from 7 p.m. on May 26, 2017 to 6 a.m.
on September 20, 2017, allows the bridge to operate the double bascule
span one side at a time, single leaf, to install and test new
equipment. The bridge owner, Multnomah County, has requested a
modification of the currently published

deviation to cancel the dates before August 15, 2017, and extend the
dates from 6 a.m. on August 16, 2017 to 6 p.m. on September 20, 2017;
and from 6 a.m. on October 9, 2017, to 6 p.m. on November 13, 2017, in
order to complete installation and test new equipment after delays with
work contracts to the bridge deck.
    The Broadway Bridge crosses the Willamette River at mile 11.7, and
provides 90 feet of vertical clearance above Columbia River Datum 0.0
while in the closed-to-navigation position, and provides 125 feet of
horizontal clearance with half the span open. The subject bridge
operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.897. This modified deviation
allows the double bascule span of the Broadway Bridge to operate in
single leaf mode for marine traffic. The deviation period allows the
drawspan to operate single leaf and reduce the vertical clearance of
the non-functional span from 90 feet to 80 feet during these dates:
from 6 a.m. on August 16, 2017 to 6 p.m. on September 20, 2017; and
from 6 a.m. on October 9, 2017, to 6 p.m. on November 13, 2017. The
bridge shall operate in accordance to 33 CFR 117.897 at all other
times. Waterway usage on this part of the Willamette River includes
vessels ranging from commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft.
We have coordinated with the majority of known waterway users and there
were no objections to this schedule.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed positions may
do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open in single leaf for
emergencies, and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to
pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways
through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in
operating schedule for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their
transits to minimize any impact caused by the modified deviation.
    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: July 31, 2017.
Steven Michael Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD20-14-000]

Carbon Pricing in Organized Wholesale Electricity Markets;
Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference

    As announced in the Notice of Technical Conference issued in this
proceeding on June 17, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission) will convene a Commissioner-led technical conference in
the above-referenced proceeding on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, from
approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. The conference will
be held either in-person--at the Commission's headquarters at 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426 in the Commission Meeting Room (with a
webcast option available)--or electronically.
    The purpose of this conference is to discuss considerations related
to state-adoption of mechanisms to price carbon dioxide emissions,
commonly referred to as carbon pricing, in regions with Commission-
jurisdictional organized wholesale electricity markets (i.e., regions
with regional transmission organizations/independent system operators,
or RTOs/ISOs). This conference will address carbon pricing approaches
where a state (or group of states) sets an explicit carbon price,
whether through a price-based or quantity-based approach, and how that
carbon price intersects with RTO/ISO-administered markets, addressing
both legal and technical issues.
    A high-level agenda for this conference is attached. The Commission
will issue a further supplemental notice with a full agenda that
includes questions for each panel and the list of panelists, and
further details regarding whether this conference will be held in-
person or electronically. There is no fee for attendance, and the
conference will be webcast as an option for the public to attend
electronically. Information on this technical conference, including a
link to the webcast, will also be posted on this conference's event
page on the Commission's website, www.ferc.gov/news-events/events/technical-conference-regarding-carbon-pricing-organized-wholesale-electricity, prior to the event. The conference will be transcribed.
Transcripts will be available for a fee from Ace Reporting, (202) 347-
3700.
    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please
send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>call toll-free<PHONE_NUMBER>
(voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a fax to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations. This notice is issued and published in
accordance with 18 CFR 2.1 (2019).
    For more information about this technical conference, please
contact:

John Miller (Technical Information), Office of Energy Market
Regulation,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>Anne Marie Hirschberger (Legal Information), Office of the General
Counsel,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sarah McKinley (Logistical Information), Office of External Affairs,
(202) 502-8004<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: August 5, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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Supporting Statement

for

CERTIFICATES OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE OIL POLLUTION ACT OF
1990

OMB CONTROL NO.:  1625-0046

COLLECTION INSTRUMENTS:  Instruction, CG-5585, CG-5586, CG-5586-1,
CG-5586-2, CG-5586-3, and CG-5586-4.

A. Justification.

Circumstances that make the collection of information necessary.

This information collection is “reporting” in nature and is used by
the Coast Guard’s National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC) to establish
compliance with 33 CFR 138.80, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA, 33
U.S.C. § 2716), and the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9608).

By whom, how, and for what purpose the information is to be used.

The information collection requirements described in this supporting
statement are necessary to provide evidence of a respondent’s ability
to pay for removal costs and damages associated with discharges or
substantial threats of discharges of hazardous material or oil into the
navigable waters, adjoining shorelines or the exclusive economic zone of
the United States.  The requirements are imposed generally on operators
and financial guarantors of vessels over 300 gross tons.

Consideration of the use of improved information technology.

Electronic submission of Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFR)
applications (form CG-5585) and electronic payment (credit cards) are
now available using the Internet.  NPFC receives approximately 75% of
this collection directly from insurers through our COFR mailbox. NPFC
currently receives approximately an additional20% of this collection
electronically through ECOFR, primarily from its United States’
applicants.

The NPFC has automated this process as much as possible.  Using E-COFR
first time COFR applicants use the electronic system, they must also
mail the required signatures, but all subsequent transactions can be
completed electronically.  The NPFC has researched using digital
signatures to fully automate this process, but the current lack of
technology and funding does not make this approach feasible.

In addition, NPFC has a small percentage of customers, particularly
international and/or infrequent users, who prefer to submit paper forms.
 The NPFC accepts electronic payment from major U.S. credit cards;
international customers who do not hold these cards or any customers who
prefer to use an alternative payment method would therefore need to
submit paperwork authorizing payment.  It is easier for these customers
to submit the entire application in paper rather than half in paper and
half electronically.  Similarly, customers who expect to need only a
one-time application may not find it expedient to go through the online
enrollment process.

The NPFC has not automated any of the CG-5586 series of forms because it
only receives approximately 10 of these forms annually.  Because of this
low volume, it is not cost effective to automate these forms at this
time.

Efforts to identify duplication.  Why similar information cannot be
used.

No other entity provides the service required.  NPFC is the only
authority for the issuance of COFRs.

Methods to minimize the burden to small businesses if involved.

This information collection does not have an impact on small businesses
or other small entities.

Consequences of the Federal program if collection were conducted less
frequently.

If the collection is not conducted or is conducted less frequently, the
NPFC could not ensure that the respondents could pay for removal costs
and damages associated with an oil or hazardous substance incident, as
is required by statute and regulation.

Explain any special circumstances that would cause the information
collection to be conducted in a manner inconsistent with 5 CFR
1320.5(d)(2).

Respondents might be required to report information to the agency more
often than quarterly if they desire a COFR more frequently.

There is no requirement that respondents prepare a written response to a
collection of information in fewer than 30 days after receipt of it.

There is no requirement that respondents submit more than an original
and two copies of any document.

There is no requirement that respondents retain records other than
health, medical, government contract, grant-in-aid, or tax records for
more than 3 years.

There is no statistical survey involved.

There are no special circumstances that would cause an information
collection to be conducted in a manner that includes a pledge of
confidentiality that is not supported by the authority established in
statute or regulation, that is not supported by disclosure and data
security policies that are consistent with the pledge, or which
unnecessarily impedes sharing of data with other agencies for compatible
confidential use.

The only confidential information that may be required is company
financial data, which would be submitted if the respondent chooses to
obtain a COFR by means of self-insurance or financial guaranty method.
Should respondents not wish to disclose this information, they could use
an alternative method to obtain a COFR (e.g., insurance from a
commercial provider).

Outside consultation for this collection effort.

A 60-Day Notice (See [USCG-2015-0473], July 31, 2015, 80 FR 45667) and
30-Day Notice (XX XX, 2015, 80 FR XXXXX) were published in the Federal
Register to obtain public comment on this collection.  The Coast Guard
has not received any comments on this information collection. w

Explain any decision to provide any payment or gift to respondents.

There is no offer of monetary or material value for this information
collection.

Describe any assurance of confidentiality provided to respondents.

There are no assurances of confidentiality provided to the respondents
for this information collection.  Coast Guard program personnel will
handle the information. Program personnel are responsible for the
storage and ultimate disposal of the information required to be
reported.  Agency policy is to ensure FOIA and Privacy Act requirements
are followed in its custody of information.  Any material submitted by
respondents who request assurances of confidentiality will be handled in
accordance with established agency practices as well as applicable
statutes.

Additional justification for any questions of a sensitive nature.

There are no questions of sensitive language.

Estimates of reporting and recordkeeping hour and cost burdens of the
collection of information.

This information collection utilizes six CG-forms that need to be
completed by respondents. Initially all respondents need to complete
Application for Vessel Certification of Financial Responsibility
(CG-5585) and Insurance Guaranty Form (CG-5586), then every year
respondents may complete varies supplementary form.

Types of respondents are:

Vessel operators:

New applicants that do not self insure need only to complete the CG-5585

The approximately 900 United States operators and 9,000 foreign
operators must renew their COFRs every 3 years.  Therefore, for the
purposes of this information collection budget, we have assumed that a
third of them renew each year.

Financial Guarantors

Only one applicable GC-5586 is completed by either a guarantor, self
insurer and insurer per operator.

The almost 100 guarantors, including self-insurers, must submit required
affidavits and financial documentation every year to maintain approval
to provide acceptable evidence of financial responsibility.

	Annual Burden

	Number of Respondents

Operator Respondents	3,300

	Financial Guarantor Respondents	100

	Burden

Reporting Hours per Response	1

	Recordkeeping Hours per Response	0

	Hour Burden	3,400

	Cost (assuming $26.04 per hour)	$88,500

	Total Burden Hours (Year 2 and Beyond)	3,400

Total Cost (Year 1 Only)	$348,900

Total Cost (Year 2 and Beyond)	$88,500

Estimates of annualized capital and start-up costs.

There are no record keeping, capital, start-up or maintenance costs
associated with this information collection.

Cost to Federal Government.

Five Marine Insurance Examiners, most of which are GS-13, spend about
40% of their time on this information collection.

Number of Marine Insurance Examiners	5

Annual Hours per Examiner	768

Cost (assuming $66 per hour) per Examiner	$50,688

Total Annual Government Cost Burden	$ 253,440

Explain the reasons for the change in burden.

There is no change to the burden estimate.  The reporting requirements,
and the methodology for calculating burden, remain unchanged.

For collections of information whose results are planned to be published
for statistical use, outline plans for tabulation, statistical analysis
and publication.

This information collection will not be published for statistical
purposes.  The NPFC provides a public search function on its COFR Web
site on approved vessel COFRs. The Web site is automatically updated
daily from the COFR database, which NPFC maintains through this
information collection.

In addition, NPFC posts graphs and tables on various types of insurers
and methods of financial responsibility on its COFR Web site.  These are
generated from its COFR database and posted on a monthly basis.

Explain the reasons for seeking not to display the expiration date for
OMB approval of the information of collection.

USCG will display the expiration date for OMB approval of this
information collection.

Explain each exception to the certification statement.

USCG does not request an exception to the certification of this
information collection.

B.  Collection of Information Employing Statistical Methods.

This information collection does not employ statistical methods.

 Assumes that 1/3 of the approximately 9,900 vessel operators would
submit information per year.

 Burdened labor rate based on 2005 Bureau of Labor Statistics mean
national wage average ($18.21 per hour) + 43 percent overhead factor to
estimate employee benefits.  Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that
total employee benefits is approximately 30% of total compensation.  By
applying a benefit factor of approximately 43 percent to the hourly
wage, we calculate total compensation.  Hourly Wage + Benefit Factor =
Total Compensation.  $18.21 per hour + 0.43 x 18.21 = $ 26.04 per hour.

 Calculated from 40% of [(50 weeks/year x 40 hours/week) – (10 Federal
holidays x 8 hours/day)]

 To assess the cost of government effort, we used an employee rate of
$66 per hour, which is the in-government hourly rate for GS-13 personnel
from COMDTINST 7310.1J, Standard Rates.

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[Notices]
[Pages 76397-76398]
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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: ER11-2895-003.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
    Description: Amendment to Compliance Filing to be effective 6/1/
2011.
    Filed Date: 11/28/11.
    Accession Number: 20111128-5219.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/19/11.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-474-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Original Svc Agreement No. 3146; Queue No. V3-052, V4-
006, V4-007, V4-030 & V4-031 to be effective 10/28/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/28/11.
    Accession Number: 20111128-5184.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/19/11.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-475-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Ohio, Inc., Duke Energy Indiana, Inc., Duke
Energy Kentucky, Inc.
    Description: Amendment to Ancillary Services Tariff to be effective
1/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 11/28/11.
    Accession Number: 20111128-5202.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/19/11.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-476-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.
    Description: Cancel Reactive Tariff as to Duke Kentucky to be
effective 1/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 11/28/11.
    Accession Number: 20111128-5203.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/19/11.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-477-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.
    Description: Reactive Power Rate Schedule Filing to be effective 1/
1/2012.
    Filed Date: 11/28/11.
    Accession Number: 20111128-5204.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/19/11.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-478-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.
    Description: Cancel Reactive Tariff as to Duke Ohio to be effective
1/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 11/28/11.
    Accession Number: 20111128-5208.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/19/11.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-479-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.
    Description: Reactive Power Rate Schedule Filing to be effective 1/
1/2012.
    Filed Date: 11/28/11.
    Accession Number: 20111128-5209.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/19/11.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-480-000.
    Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
    Description: 11-28-11 Entergy Cost Allocation Filing to be
effective 6/1/2013.
    Filed Date: 11/28/11.
    Accession Number: 20111128-5224.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/19/11.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following land
acquisition reports:

    Docket Numbers: LA11-3-000.
    Applicants: Iberdrola Renewables, Inc., Atlantic Renewable Projects
II LLC, Barton Windpower LLC, Big Horn Wind Project LLC, Big Horn II
Wind Project LLC, Blue Creek Wind Farm LLC, Buffalo Ridge I LLC,
Buffalo Ridge II LLC, Casselman Windpower LLC, Colorado Green Holdings
LLC, Dillon Wind LLC, Dry Lake Wind Power, LLC, Dry Lake Wind Power II
LLC, Elk River Windfarm, LLC, Elm Creek Wind, LLC, Elm Creek Wind II
LLC, Farmers City Wind, LLC, Flat Rock Windpower LLC, Flat Rock
Windpower II LLC, Flying Cloud Power Partners, LLC, Hardscrabble Wind
Power LLC, Hay Canyon Wind LLC, Juniper Canyon Wind Power LLC, Klamath
Energy LLC, Klamath Generation LLC, Klondike Wind Power LLC, Klondike
Wind Power II LLC, Klondike Wind Power III LLC, Leaning Juniper Wind
Power II LLC, Lempster Wind, LLC, Locust Ridge Wind Farm, LLC, Locust
Ridge Wind Farm II, LLC, MinnDakota Wind LLC, Moraine Wind LLC, Moraine
Wind II LLC, Mountain View Power Partners III, LLC, New Harvest Wind
Project LLC, Northern Iowa Windpower II LLC, Pebble Springs Wind LLC,
Providence Heights Wind, LLC, Rugby Wind LLC, San Luis Solar LLC,
Shiloh I Wind Project, LLC, South Chestnut LLC, Star Point Wind Project
LLC, Streator-Cayuga Ridge Wind Power LLC, Trimont Wind I LLC, Twin
Buttes Wind LLC.
    Description: Land Acquisition Report of Atlantic Renewables
Projects II LLC, et. al.
    Filed Date: 11/28/11.
    Accession Number: 20111128-5240.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/19/11.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5
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 29, 2011.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2020-0202]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of an Approved
Information Collection: Motor Carrier Records Change Form

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

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA
announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR)
described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its
review and approval and invites public comment. The purpose of this ICR
titled, ``Motor Carrier Records Change Form,'' is to collect
information required by the Office of Registration (MC-RS) to process
name changes, address changes, and reinstatements of operating
authority for motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers.

DATES: We must receive your comments on or before January 25, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket Number FMCSA-2020-0202 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Operations; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building,

Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m. e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and
docket number. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and
additional information on the exemption process, see the Public
Participation heading below. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading
below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov, and follow the
online instructions for accessing the dockets, or go to the street
address listed above.
    Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
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 DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket Management System
published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2008. (73 FR 3316), or
you may visit http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdfE8-794.pdf.
    Public Participation: The Federal eRulemaking Portal is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can obtain electronic
submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the ``help'' section
of the Federal eRulemaking Portal website. If you want us to notify you
that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed,
stamped envelope or postcard, or print the acknowledgement page that
appears after submitting comments online. Comments received after the
comment closing date will be included in the docket and will be
considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Secrist, Chief, Office of
Registration & Safety Information, West Building 6th Floor, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
registers for-hire motor carriers under 49 U.S.C. 13902, surface
freight forwarders under 49 U.S.C. 13903, and property brokers under 49
U.S.C. 13904. Each registration is effective from the date specified
under 49 U.S.C. 13905(c). 49 CFR part 365.413, ``Procedures for
changing the name or business form of a motor carrier, freight
forwarder, or property broker,'' states that motor carriers,
forwarders, and brokers must submit the required information to FMCSA's
Office of Registration (MC-RS) requesting the change. 49 CFR 360.3(f)
mentions fees that FMCSA collects for ``petition for reinstatement of
revoked operating authority,'' but does not provide any specifics for
the content that petition should take.
    Motor carriers, freight forwarders, and property brokers are
required to use Form MCSA-5889 to request a name or address change and
to request reinstatement of a revoked operating authority. Respondents
can submit the form online through the Licensing and Insurance (L&I)
website, by fax, or by mail. According to data collected between 2017
and 2019, annually, 1% of forms are submitted by mail; 32% are
submitted by fax; and 67% are submitted online. The information
collected is then entered in the L&I database by FMCSA staff.
    Form MCSA-5889 enables FMCSA to maintain up-to-date records so that
the Agency can recognize the entity in question in case of enforcement
actions or other procedures required to ensure that the carrier is fit,
willing, and able to provide for-hire transportation services, and so
that entities whose operating authority has been revoked can resume
operation if they are not otherwise blocked from doing so. This multi-
purpose form, filed by registrants on a voluntary, as-needed basis,
simplifies the process of gathering the information needed to process
the entities' requests in a timely manner, with the least amount of
effort for all parties involved.
    To reduce burden on respondents, increase consistency among FMCSA
forms, and to ensure regulatory compliance, FMCSA removed and added the
following questions from the currently approved Form MCSA-5889:
    1. Added a Yes/No question: ``Do you currently have, or have you
had within the last three years of the date of this application,
relationships involving common stock, common ownership, common
management, common control or familial relationships with any FMCSA-
regulated entities?'' The purpose of this is to close the affiliation
disclosure loophole. If the respondent answers ``Yes'', they must then
report the affiliate's USDOT number, MC/FF/MX number, legal name, doing
business as name (if applicable), and current safety rating.
    2. Added the Applicant's Oath. The applicant must read the oath,
print their name and title, and sign the form. The purpose of this
addition is to increase accountability and make Form MCSA-5889
consistent with similar FMCSA forms.
    3. Removed one question asking whether the applicant or its
representative completed the form. This was removed because the
information is not necessary.
    4. Removed three questions: Name, title, and signature. This was
done because, with the addition of the Applicant's Oath, these
questions became redundant.
    The form prompts users to report the following data points
(whichever are relevant to their records change request):
    1. Requestor's fax number, email address, and applicant's oath.
    2. Entity's legal/doing business as names, USDOT number, docket MC/
MX/FX number, current street address, and phone numbers.
    3. Affiliations with FMCSA-licensed entities.
    4. Requested changes to the entity's address.
    5. Requested changes to the entity's name and/or ownership,
management or control.
    6. Type(s) of operating authority the entity wishes to reinstate.
    7. Credit card information (name, number, expiration date, address,
date) if filing a name change or reinstatement.
    Title: Motor Carrier Records Change Form.
    OMB Control Number: 2126-0060.
    Type of Request: Revision.
    Respondents: For-hire motor carriers, brokers, and freight
forwarders.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 27,122.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes per response.
    Expiration Date: August 31, 2021.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 6,781 hours [27,122 responses x 0.25
hours per response].
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed
collection is necessary for the performance of FMCSA's functions; (2)
the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for FMCSA to enhance the
quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The Agency will

summarize or include your comments in the request for OMB's clearance
of this information collection.

    Issued under the authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.87.
Tom Keane,
Associate Administrator, Office of Research and Registration.
[FR Doc. 2020-26058 Filed 11-24-20; 8:45 am]
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[Pages 37969-37971]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-81337; File No. SR-NYSEAMER-2017-02]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE American LLC; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Change in Connection
With Its Recent Name Change From NYSE MKT LLC to NYSE American LLC and
the Related Rebranding of NYSE Amex Options to NYSE American Options

DATES: August 8, 2017.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that, on July 27, 2017, NYSE American LLC (the ``Exchange'' or
``NYSE American'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I
and II below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory
organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C.78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
    \3\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes in connection with its recent name change
from NYSE MKT LLC (``NYSE MKT'') to NYSE American and the related
rebranding of NYSE Amex Options to NYSE American Options, to make
technical and conforming changes to the rules of the Exchange
(``Rules'') and the NYSE American Options Fee Schedule (``Fee
Schedule''). The proposed change is available on the Exchange's Web
site at www.nyse.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, and at
the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes, in connection with its name change from NYSE
MKT to NYSE American and the related rebranding of NYSE Amex Options to
NYSE American Options, to make technical and conforming changes the
Rules and Fee Schedule.\4\
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    \4\ The Exchange originally filed the proposed changes on July
21, 2017 (SR-NYSEMKT-2017-47) and withdrew such filing on July 27,
2017.
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Background
    On March 16, 2017, the Exchange filed rule changes with the
Commission in connection with its name change to NYSE American.\5\ In
addition, on May 19, 2017, the Exchange filed rule changes with the
Commission associated with the rebranding of NYSE Amex Options, the
Exchange's facility for trading options, to NYSE American Options.\6\
In those filings, the Exchange committed to submitting subsequent rule
filings as necessary to make any technical and conforming changes to
proposed rule changes that were pending as of the time of those filings
or that occurred after such filings but before the operative date of
the name

change.\7\ The Exchange's name change became operative on July 24,
2017. Accordingly, the Exchange now proposes to make technical and
conforming changes to its Rules and Fee Schedule to reflect the name
change to NYSE American and rebrand from NYSE Amex Options to NYSE
American Options, as detailed below.
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No.80283 (March 21,
2017), 82 FR 15244 (March 27, 2017) (SR-NYSEMKT-2017-14).
    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80748 (May 23,
2017), 82 FR 24764 (May 30, 2017) (SR-NYSEMKT 2017-20).
    \7\ See supra note 5 at 15246 and note 6 at 24765.
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Proposed Changes
     In Rule 36--Equities, Supplementary Materials .21, .23,
and .70 (Communications Between Exchange and Members' Offices), the
Exchange proposes to change references to ``NYSE Amex Options Trading
Floor'' to ``NYSE American Options Trading Floor.''
     In the Fee Schedule, under Section I. Options Transaction
Fees and Credits, subpart M.BOLD Mechanism Fees & Credits, the Exchange
proposes to change the reference to ``NYSE Amex Options Market Makers''
to ``NYSE American Options Market Makers''.
    None of the foregoing changes are substantive.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Exchange Act \8\ in general, and with Section
6(b)(1) \9\ in particular, in that it enables the Exchange to be so
organized as to have the capacity to be able to carry out the purposes
of the Exchange Act and to comply, and to enforce compliance by its
exchange members and persons associated with its exchange members, with
the provisions of the Exchange Act, the rules and regulations
thereunder, and the rules of the Exchange.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(1).
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    The proposed rule change is a non-substantive change and does not
impact the governance or ownership of the Exchange. The Exchange
believes that the proposed rule change would enable the Exchange to
continue to be so organized as to have the capacity to carry out the
purposes of the Exchange Act and comply and enforce compliance with the
provisions of the Exchange Act by its members and persons associated
with its members, because ensuring that the Rules and Fee Schedule
accurately reflect the name of the Exchange and its facility for
trading options would contribute to the orderly operation of the
Exchange by adding clarity and transparency to such documents and
rules.
    For similar reasons, the Exchange also believes that the proposed
rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\10\ in that
it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and
practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster
cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in facilitating
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest.
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    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change would remove
impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and
a national market system by ensuring that market participants can more
easily navigate, understand and comply with the Rules and Fee Schedule.
The Exchange believes that, by ensuring that the Rules and Fee Schedule
accurately reflect the name of the Exchange and its options market the
proposed rule change would reduce potential investor or market
participant confusion.

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

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The proposed rule change is
not intended to address competitive issues but rather is concerned
solely with updating the Rules and Fee Schedule to reflect its name
change from NYSE MKT to NYSE American and the related rebranding of
NYSE Amex Options to NYSE American Options.

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

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

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

    The proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \11\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(3) \12\ thereunder. At
any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the
Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it
appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate
in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such
action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under Section
19(b)(2)(B) \13\ of the Act to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be approved or disapproved.
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(3).
    \13\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NYSEAMER-2017-02 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEAMER-2017-02. 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 the filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make

available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-
NYSEAMER-2017-02 and should be submitted on or before September 5,
2017.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\14\
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    \14\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Federal Register: April 21, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 77)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Freedom of Information Act; Notice of Lawsuit

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Department of Labor.

ACTION:  Notice of lawsuit; solicitation of information.

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SUMMARY: OSHA seeks information about potential objections to public
release of sampling data.

DATES: Comments must be submitted by the following dates:
    Hard copy: Your comments must be submitted (postmarked or received)
by May 22, 2006.
    Facsimile and electronic transmission: Your comments must be
received by May 22, 2006.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
    Regular mail, express delivery, hand delivery, and messenger
service: Submit your comments and attachments to: Kevin Ropp, Director,
OSHA Office of Communications, Room N-3647, U.S. Department of Labor,
200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202)
693-1999, (OSHA's TTY number is<PHONE_NUMBER>), Office of
Communication and Department of Labor hours are: 8:15 a.m. to 4:45
p.m., e.t.
    Facsimile: If your comments are 10 pages or fewer in length,
including attachments, you may fax them to Kevin Ropp at (202) 693-
1635.
    Electronic: You may submit comments through the Internet at: http://ecomments.osha.gov.
 For submitting comments electronically follow

instructions for submitting comments on the OSHA Web page at http://www.OSHA.gov
.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Ropp, Director, OSHA Office of
Communications, Room N-3647, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER> or fax:
(202) 693-1635.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    This notice pertains to all employers that were subject to air
sampling by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(``OSHA'') from 1979 to June 1, 2005. On November 22, 2005, the
Department was sued in the United States District Court for the
District of New Jersey under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to
compel the disclosure of all air sampling data that OSHA collected
nationwide from 1979 to June 1, 2005. Adam M. Finkel v. United States
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, No.
3:05-cv-05525-MLC-TJB. This notice is required by 29 CFR 70.26(h). A
complete response to this FOIA request would result in the public
disclosure of sampling records located at OSHA's Salt Lake City
Technical Center, which processes workplace samples taken by OSHA
compliance officers during onsite compliance visits.

II. Issues for Comment

    The FOIA request seeks information concerning all samples taken by
OSHA from 1979 to June 1, 2005. Information requested for each sample
includes the establishment name and address; the identity of the
substances sample; the sample type (personal, bulk, area, wipe, etc.);
the numerical results of the sample analysis; and other information.
OSHA hereby solicits comments from affected employers in order to
determine whether public release, in a form that identifies specific
employers or workplaces, of sampling data that indicates chemical
identities and the use or presence of particular chemicals or
substances, would disclose confidential commercial or trade secret
information.

    Signed at Washington, DC this 17th day of April, 2006.
Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary of Labor.
[FR Doc. 06-3795 Filed 4-20-06; 8:45 am]

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