[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 20, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16151-16155]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6117]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0565; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-280-AD;
Amendment 39-16977; AD 2012-05-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), and
CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports
of cracked or broken support bracket assemblies of the emergency water
dump pulley. This AD requires inspecting the bracket assembly of the
emergency water dump pulley to determine if certain rivets are
installed; replacing rivets and installing new stiffeners on the
bracket assembly, if necessary; inspecting the stiffeners for the
bracket assembly for cracks, deformation, or corrosion, and replacement
if necessary; and re-installing the bracket assembly with radius
packers. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct failure of the
support bracket assembly of the emergency water dump pulley, and in
combination with other system failures, such as an engine failure
during take off or a pitch control system jam, may result in loss of
controllability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 24, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 24,
2012.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andreas Rambalakos, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on June 10, 2011 (76 FR
34014). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    The emergency water dump pulley support bracket assembly, Part
Number (P/N) 215-94711-2, has been found cracked or broken on a
number of aeroplanes. Failure of the emergency water dump pulley
support bracket assembly in combination with other system failures
such as an engine failure during take off or pitch control system
jam, may result in a loss of control of the aeroplane.
    Revision 2 of this [Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA)] AD
is issued to ensure that terminating action for this [TCCA] AD is
carried out prior to the 2011 fire season.

The required actions include a general visual inspection to determine
if either universal solid (round head) rivets or flush rivets of the
bracket assembly of the emergency water dump pulley are installed;
replacing the solid rivets with flush rivets and installing new
stiffeners on the bracket assembly of the emergency water dump pulley,
if necessary; a detailed inspection and a liquid penetrant inspection
of the stiffeners for cracks, deformations, or signs of corrosion, and
replacing the stiffeners with new stiffeners if necessary; and re-
installing the bracket assembly of the emergency water dump pulley
using radius packers. You may obtain further information by examining
the MCAI in the AD docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comments received.

Request To Extend Proposed Compliance Time for Replacing Damaged
Stiffeners for Airplanes Used in Utility-Category Flight Operations

    Aero-Flite, Inc. stated that it does not find that a reduction in
operational safety exists for utility-category flight operations where
the water tanks

remain empty and the emergency water dump system becomes inoperative.
Aero-Flite, Inc. stated that its review of the airplane flight manual
emergency and abnormal procedures for Model CL-215 airplanes conducting
restricted category operations revealed that the emergency water dump
system is required as a back up in the event of failure of the electro-
hydraulic water door system. Aero-Flite, Inc. also stated that
prohibiting all flight operations if cracks, signs of corrosion, or
deformation of the stiffeners is found during inspection creates an
unnecessary burden for the operator, affecting mission availability and
increasing the cost of compliance without providing a meaningful
improvement in safety. Aero-Flite, Inc. stated the changes will allow
the operator to plan for utility-category flight mission requirements.
    Aero-Flite, Inc. recommended that all flight limitations contained
in the NPRM (76 FR 34014, June 10, 2011) be changed to consider that
water or fire retardant must be in the tanks for the unsafe condition
to exist. Therefore, Aero-Flite, Inc. suggested that all occurrences of
``before further flight'' (specified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of the
NPRM) be changed to ``before further approved restricted category
operations with water or fire retardant in the tanks including scooping
operations.''
    We do not agree. Per the type certificate data sheet for Model CL-
215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL-415
Variant) airplanes, these airplanes are certificated in the restricted
category only and therefore no reference can be made to utility-
category operations. In addition, because of the safety implications
and consequences associated with cracking, our policy requires repair
of known cracks, deformation, and signs of corrosion, before further
flight. This policy is based on the fact that such damaged airplanes do
not conform to the FAA-certificated type design and, therefore, are not
airworthy until a properly approved repair is made. While we recognize
that repair deferrals might be necessary in certain cases of unusual
need, routinely deferring repairs could reduce the safety of the type
certificated design if such repair deferrals are practiced routinely.
We have not changed the AD regarding this issue.

Request To Extend the Compliance Time for the Liquid Penetrant
Inspection and Re-Installing the Bracket Assembly of the Emergency
Water Dump Pulley

    Aero-Flite, Inc. requested that we change the compliance time in
paragraph (j) of the NPRM (76 FR 34014, June 10, 2011) to ``Within 100
flight cycles or 120 days after the effective date of this AD or as of
November 1, 2011, whichever occurs later.'' Aero-Flite, Inc. stated
that it finds that the compliance time specified in paragraph (j) of
this NPRM may provide an unnecessary burden for the operator, resulting
in airplanes becoming unavailable, and risking substantial loss of
property and life from wild fires without providing a meaningful
improvement in airplane operational safety.
    We disagree with extending the compliance time for the liquid
penetrant inspection and re-installing the bracket assembly of the
emergency water dump pulley. In developing an appropriate compliance
time for the actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, we
considered the safety implications, parts availability, and normal
maintenance schedules for the timely accomplishment of the specified
actions. We have determined that the proposed compliance time will
ensure an acceptable level of safety and allow the actions to be done
during scheduled maintenance intervals for most affected operators. In
addition, investigations by Bombardier have revealed that the cracked
support bracket assemblies did not pass limit and ultimate load
conditions. Because this is a strength issue, Bombardier recommends
replacement of affected parts followed by installation of radius
packers to strengthen the support bracket assembly, which would
terminate the need for repetitive inspections. Affected operators,
however, may request an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) under
the provisions of paragraph (1)(1) of this AD by submitting data
substantiating that the change would provide an acceptable level of
safety. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Use an Optional Service Inspection

    Aero-Flite, Inc. requested that we revise paragraph (l) of the NPRM
(76 FR 34014, June 10, 2011) to add an optional visual inspection for
the exposed areas of the stiffeners, paying special attention to the
identified critical locations (removing the bolt from the critical bolt
hole and inspect the hole).
    Aero-Flite, Inc. stated that accomplishing the repetitive
inspections in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 215-A543,
Revision 1, dated June 23, 2010, requires removal of the bracket
assembly from the airplane. Aero-Flite, Inc. stated that it finds that
the repetitive visual inspections of the critical locations on the
stiffeners can be accomplished without removing the bracket assembly
and without substantial systems disassembly by removing the fastener
common to the triangular flange. Aero-Flite, Inc. also stated that
mandating removal of the bracket assembly to conduct visual inspections
creates a burden on the operator, which may affect fire fighting
mission availability, and increase the cost of compliance without
providing a meaningful improvement in safety.
    We disagree with the request to use an optional visual inspection.
Bombardier has only validated the required inspections in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 215-A543, Revision 1, dated June 23, 2010. We have not
received sufficient technical information from Bombardier validating
that a visual inspection without removing the bracket assembly would
identify the unsafe condition. Affected operators, however, may request
an AMOC under the provisions of paragraph (l)(1) of this AD by
submitting data substantiating that the change would provide an
acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Use Optional Surface Eddy Current Inspection

    Aero-Flite, Inc. recommends that we revise paragraph (j)(1) of the
NPRM (76 FR 34014, June 10, 2011) to include an optional surface eddy
current inspection for detecting cracks, corrosion, and deformation of
the stiffeners.
    Aero-Flite, Inc. stated that the liquid penetrant inspection
specified in the NPRM (76 FR 34014, June 10, 2011) seems to eliminate
an equivalent inspection, such as a surface eddy current inspection for
detecting cracks, and a visual inspection for corrosion and
deformation. Aero-Flite, Inc. also stated that general surface eddy
current inspection procedures are published in the Bombardier CL-215
nondestructive testing manual, and that the procedures can be used to
detect cracks in the stiffeners with an accuracy that is at least
equivalent to liquid penetrant inspection procedure. Aero-Flite, Inc.
stated that using a visual inspection for signs of corrosion allows the
inspector to look for loose paint, discoloration of the surface, or
variations in surface roughness, and that a visual inspection provides
detection that is equivalent to

the liquid penetrant inspection. Aero-Flite, Inc. stated that requiring
the operator to inspect the stiffeners only using liquid penetrant may
create a burden on the operator that may affect fire fighting mission
availability and increase the cost of compliance without providing an
improvement in safety.
    We disagree with the request to use an optional surface eddy
current inspection. Bombardier has only validated the required
inspections in Bombardier Service Bulletin 215-A543, Revision 1, dated
June 23, 2010. We have not received sufficient technical information
from Bombardier validating that an inspection other than visual would
identify the unsafe condition. Affected operators, however, may request
an optional inspection under the provisions of paragraph (l)(1) of this
AD by submitting data substantiating that the change would provide an
acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Requests To Allow Use of Locally or Operator Fabricated Parts

    Aero-Flite, Inc. requested that we revise paragraph (j)(2) of the
NPRM (76 FR 34014, June 10, 2011) to allow operators to install owner/
operator fabricated replacement parts.
    Aero-Flite, Inc. stated that the requirement for replacing
defective stiffeners with new stiffeners, and using original equipment
manufacturer radius packers appears to eliminate the possibility of
using engineering dispositions for serviceable stiffeners or fabricated
radius packers. Aero-Flite, Inc. also stated that it finds that
installing locally fabricated stiffeners and radius packers will not
reduce the level of safety achieved, and that requiring the operator to
install only new parts and radius packers purchased from the OEM may
create a burden on the operator that may affect fire fighting mission
availability and increase the cost of compliance without providing an
improvement in safety.
    We disagree with the request to use locally or operator fabricated
parts. The requested list of non-OEM substitute parts and materials is
extensive and uncontrolled--and, in many cases, not FAA-approved. An
operator may request approval of an AMOC in accordance with the
provisions of paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. We have not changed this AD
regarding this issue.

Explanation of Change Made to This AD

    We have revised the heading for and the wording in paragraph (k) of
this AD; this change has not changed the intent of that paragraph.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD as proposed--except for minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (76 FR 34014, June 10, 2011) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 34014, June 10, 2011).

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as
follows:
    Although Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-38R2, dated March
17, 2011, has a compliance time of ``No later than 01 June 2011,'' for
Part II--Terminating Action, this AD has a compliance time for a
terminating action of ``Within 100 flight cycles or 60 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.'' We have
coordinated this difference with Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA).
    Although Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-38R2, dated March
17, 2011, has an initial compliance time of ``within 50 flight cycles
after the effective date of this AD'' for identifying the type of rivet
installed, this AD has a compliance time of ``within 50 flight cycles
or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first.'' In addition, the follow-on inspections in paragraph (i) of
this AD for airplanes on which flush rivets are determined to be
installed, is ``within 100 flight cycles or 60 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.'' We have coordinated this
difference with TCCA.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 6 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 40 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be $20,400, or $3,400 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
a cost estimate for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. We
have no way of determining the number of products that may need these
actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2012-05-05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-16977. Docket No. FAA-
2011-0565; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-280-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 24,
2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-215-1A10 airplanes,
serial numbers 1051 through 1125 inclusive; Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-
215T Variant) airplanes, serial numbers 1056 through 1125 inclusive;
and Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes; serial numbers
2001 through 2085 inclusive; certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25: Equipment/
Furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracked or broken support
bracket assemblies of the emergency water dump pulley. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct failure of the support bracket
assembly of the emergency water dump pulley, and in combination with
other system failures, such as an engine failure during take off or
a pitch control system jam, may result in loss of controllability of
the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.

(g) Inspections

    Within 50 flight cycles or 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first, do a general visual inspection to
determine if either universal solid (round head) rivets or flush
rivets of the bracket assembly of the emergency water dump pulley
are installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instruction of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A543, Revision 1, dated June
23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant)
airplanes); or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4424, Revision
2, dated June 23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant)
airplanes).

(h) Corrective Action if Universal Solid Rivets are Installed

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
universal solid rivets are determined to be installed: Within 50
flight cycles or 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, replace the solid rivets with flush rivets,
and install new stiffeners on the bracket assembly of the emergency
water dump pulley, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A543, Revision
1, dated June 23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-
215T Variant) airplanes); or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-
A4424, Revision 2, dated June 23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-
415 Variant) airplanes).

(i) Corrective Action if Flush Rivets are Installed

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
flush rivets are determined to be installed; and for airplanes on
which flush rivets are installed in accordance with paragraph (h) of
this AD: Within 100 flight cycles or 60 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a detailed inspection of
the stiffeners for cracks, deformation, and signs of corrosion, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert
Service Bulletin 215-A543, Revision 1, dated June 23, 2010 (for
Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes); or
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4424, Revision 2, dated June
23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes).
Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles, repeat the
detailed inspections of the stiffeners. If any crack, deformation,
or signs of corrosion are found, before further flight, replace the
stiffeners with new stiffeners, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
215-A543, Revision 1, dated June 23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-1A10 and
CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes); or Bombardier Alert
Service Bulletin 215-A4424, Revision 2, dated June 23, 2010 (for
Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes).

(j) Terminating Action

    Within 100 flight cycles or 60 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first, do the actions specified in
paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD. Installation of the radius
packers terminates the repetitive detailed inspections of the
support bracket assembly of the emergency water dump pulley required
by paragraph (i) of this AD.
    (1) Do a liquid penetrant inspection of the stiffeners having P/
N 215-94711-6 and P/N 215-94711-8 for cracks, deformation, or signs
of corrosion, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A543, Revision 1, dated June
23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant)
airplanes); or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4424, Revision
2, dated June 23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant)
airplanes). If any crack, deformation, or sign of corrosion is
found, before further flight, replace damaged stiffeners with new
stiffeners, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A543, Revision 1, dated June
23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant)
airplanes); or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4424, Revision
2, dated June 23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant)
airplanes).
    (2) Re-install the bracket assembly of the emergency water dump
pulley using radius packers, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A543, Revision
1, dated June 23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-
215T Variant) airplanes); or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-
A4424, Revision 2, dated June 23, 2010 (for Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-
415 Variant) airplanes).

(k) Credit Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (j) of this AD, if the actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using the service
information specified in paragraphs (k)(1), (k)(2), and (k)(3) of
this AD.
    (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 215-4424, dated January 25,
2010.
    (2) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4424, Revision 1,
dated May 18, 2010.
    (3) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A543, dated May 19,
2010.

(l) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170, 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 ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
New York 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before
using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(m) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-38R2,
dated March 17, 2011, and the service information specified in
paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD; for related information.
    (1) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A543, Revision 1,
dated June 23, 2010.
    (2) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4424, Revision 2,
dated June 23, 2010.

(n) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference (IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51:
    (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A543, Revision 1,
dated June 23, 2010.
    (ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4424, Revision 2,
dated June 23, 2010.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 514-855-
7401; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) You may also review copies of the 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 1, 2012.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-6117 Filed 3-19-12; 8:45 am]
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USEPA. 2007a. Provisional Peer Reviewed Toxicity Values for
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Support Center, National Center for Environmental Assessment, Office
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Cincinnati, OH. https://hhpprtv.ornl.gov/issue_papers/Bromomethane.pdf.
USEPA. 2007b. Benchmark dose software (BMDS) version 1.4.1c (last
modified November 9, 2007).
USEPA. 2008. The Analysis of Occurrence Data from the First
Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation (UCMR 1) in Support of
Regulatory Determinations for the Second Drinking Water Contaminant
Candidate List. EPA 815-R-08-012. June 2008.
USEPA. 2009. Toxicological Review of Nitrobenzene (CAS No. 98-95-3)
in Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information
System (IRIS). National Center for Environmental Assessment,
Washington, DC. EPA 635-R-08-004F.
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for Contaminants on the Third Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate
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Sulfonate (PFOS). EPA 822-R-16-004. Available on the internet at:
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USEPA. 2016c. Drinking Water Health Advisory for Perfluorooctanoic
Acid (PFOA). EPA 822-R-16-005. Available on the internet at: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-05/documents/pfoa_health_advisory_final_508.pdf.
USEPA. 2016d. Health Effects Support Document for Perfluorooctane
Sulfonate (PFOS). EPA 822-R-16-002. Office of Water. Available on
the internet at: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-05/documents/pfos_hesd_final_508.pdf.
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Acid (PFOA). Office of Water. EPA 822-R-16-003. Available on the
internet at: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-05/documents/pfoa_hesd_final_508.pdf.
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Swiss Chard; (2) Tolerance Translations from Table Beet Tops, Turnip
Greens, and Radish Tops to Crop Group 2 (Leaves of Root and Tuber
Vegetables), except Sugar Beets; (3) Tolerance Conversions (i) from
Crop Subgroup 4B to Crop Subgroup 22B (Leaf Petiole Vegetable), (ii)
from Crop Subgroup 5A to Crop Group 5-16 (Brassica, Head and Stem
Vegetable) and (iii) from Crop Subgroup 5B to Crop Subgroup 4-16B
(Brassica Leafy Greens); and (4) Tolerance Expansions of
Representative Commodities to (i) Cottonseed Subgroup 20C, and (ii)
Stalk and Stem Vegetable Subgroup 22A, except Kohlrabi. Human Health
Risk Assessment. EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0465. September.
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Signing Statement

    This document of the Environmental Protection Agency was signed on
January 15, 2021, by Andrew Wheeler, Administrator, pursuant to the
statutory requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1412(b).
That document with the original signature and date is maintained by
EPA. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with
requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned EPA
Official re-signs the document for publication, as an official document
of the Environmental Protection Agency. This administrative process in
no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the
Federal Register.

Jane Nishida,
Acting Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0473]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone, Fifth Coast Guard District Firework Display, Pagan
River; Smithfield, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary Final Rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the date of a safety
zone for one specific recurring fireworks display in the Fifth Coast
Guard District. This regulation applies only to one recurring fireworks
event, held on the Pagan River in Smithfield, VA. The regulation
currently states that the event occurs on July 4, 2013, however this
year the event will take place on July 3, 2013. This action is
necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during
the Smithfield Independence Day Fireworks. This action is intended to
restrict vessel traffic movement on the Pagan River to protect mariners
from the hazards associated with fireworks displays.

DATES: This rule will be effective from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on
July 3, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2013-0473 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2013-0473 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, call or email LCDR Hector Cintron, Waterways Management
Division Chief, Sector Hampton Roads, Coast Guard; telephone 757-668-
5581, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing
the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Regulatory History and Information

    This fireworks display event is regulated at 33 CFR 165.506, Table
to Sec.  165.506, section (c.) line 22. The town of Smithfield wishes
to permanently change the date for the recurring fireworks event from
July 4, 2013 to July 3, 2013. The Coast Guard plans to permanently
amend the regulation at 33 CFR 165.506 at a later date to reflect this
change.
    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. Due to the date of the event, publication of
an NPRM would be impracticable. The Coast Guard will provide advance
notifications to users of the effected waterways of the safety zone via
marine information broadcasts, local notice to mariners, commercial
radio stations and area newspapers.
    For the same reasons, 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. Providing a full 30
days notice and delaying the effective date for this safety zone would
be impracticable because immediate action is necessary to protect event
participants and members of the public from the possible marine hazards
present during a fireworks display on or over the waterway.

B. Basis and Purpose

    Recurring fireworks displays are frequently held on or adjacent to
the navigable waters within the boundary of the Fifth Coast Guard
District. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast
Guard Sector--Captain of the Port Zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25.
    The regulation listing annual fireworks displays within the Fifth
Coast Guard District and safety zones locations is 33 CFR 165.506. The
Table to Sec.  165.506 identifies fireworks displays by COTP zone, with
the COTP Hampton Roads zone listed in section ``(c.)'' of the Table.
    As noted in the Table to Sec.  165.506, at section (c.) As noted in
the Table to Sec.  165.506, at section (c.) event Number ``22'',
provides the details for this recurring fireworks event. This year Isle
of Wight County intends to change the date for their fireworks event
from July 4, 2013 to July 3, 2013.
    Therefore, the event will now be held on the Pagan River at Clontz
Park in Smithfield, VA on July 3, 2013. Due to the need to protect
mariners and spectators from the hazards associated with the fireworks
display, access to the Pagan River will be temporarily restricted.

C. Discussion of the Rule

    The Coast Guard is temporarily suspending the regulation listed in
Table Sec.  165.506, at section (c.) event Number ``22'', and insert
this temporary regulation at Table to Sec.  165.506, at section (c.)
event Number ``25'', in order to reflect the new date. No other portion
of the Table to Sec.  165.506 or other provisions in Sec.  165.506 will
be affected by this regulation.
    This safety zone will encompass all navigable waters within 420
feet of the fireworks launching platform located at position
36[deg]59'18'' N/076[deg]37'45'' W. This safety zone will be enforced
from 9:45 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2013. Access to the safety
zone will be restricted during the specified date and times. Except for
individuals responsible for launching the fireworks and vessels
authorized by the Captain of the Port or his Representative, no person
or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

D. Regulatory Analyses

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

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, 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. Although this regulation restricts access
to the safety zone, the effect of this rule will not be significant
because: (i) The safety zone will be in effect for a limited duration;
(ii) the zone is of limited size; (iii) mariners may transit the waters
in and around this safety zone at the discretion of the Captain of the
Port or designated representative; and (iv), the Coast Guard will make
notifications via maritime advisories so mariners can adjust their
plans accordingly.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we
have considered whether this rule would have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000.
    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.
    The rule would affect the following entities, some of which might
be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in that portion of the Pagan River from 9:45 p.m.
until 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2013.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: (i) The
safety zone will only be in place for a limited duration, and (ii)
Before the enforcement period of July 3, 2013, maritime advisories will
be issued allowing mariners to adjust their plans accordingly.

3. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
    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 calls 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 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
INTFORMATION 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 rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

8. Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not affect 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 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

    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.

11. 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.

12. Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

13. Technical Standards

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

14. 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 concluded
this action is one of a category of actions which do not individually
or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment.
This rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph
(34)(g), of the Instruction. This rule involves establishing a
temporary safety zone. An environmental analysis checklist and a
categorical exclusion determination will be available in the docket
where indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 subpart C 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. Chapter 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

0
2. In Sec.  165.506, in the ``Table to Sec.  165.506,'' make the
following amendments:
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a. Under ``(c) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone,'' suspend
entry 22.
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b. Under, ``(c) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone,'' add
entry 25 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.506  Safety Zones; Fifth Coast Guard District Fireworks
Displays, Pagan River, Smithfield, VA.

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                         Table to Sec.   165.506
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            (c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone

                              * * * * * * *
25...........  July 3, 2013....  Pagan River,      All waters of the
                                  Smithfield, VA,   Pagan River located
                                  Safety Zone.      within a 420 foot
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks display at
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]59'18.0'' N,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]37'45.0'' W
                                                    near Smithfield,
                                                    Virginia.
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    Dated: June 17, 2013.
John K. Little,
Captain, U. S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Hampton Roads.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2009-0001]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; revision of a
currently approved information collection; OMB No. 1660-0098; FEMA Form
646, Citizen Corps Council Registration.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity
to comment on a proposed revision of a currently approved information
collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
this Notice seeks comments concerning the online database of Citizen
Corps Councils and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) so that
they can submit profiles via the national Web site. Approved
registration of a Council or CERT program allows them to be recognized
as official entities

listed in the participation directory and become eligible for various
Citizen Corps Program benefits.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 13, 2009.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use
only one of the following means to submit comments:
    (1) Online. Submit comments at http://www.regulations.gov under
docket ID FEMA-2009-0001. Follow the instructions for submitting
comments.
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Office of Chief Counsel,
Regulation and Policy Team, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street, SW., Room 835,
WASH, DC 20472-3100.
    (3) Facsimile. Submit comments to<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) E-mail. Submit comments to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Include docket
ID FEMA-2009-0001 in the subject line.
    All submissions received must include the agency name and docket
ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material,
all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov, and will include any
personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this
information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act
notice that is available on the Privacy and Use Notice link on the
Administration Navigation Bar of http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Kerry Hoerth, Community
Preparedness Division Program Specialist, FEMA,<PHONE_NUMBER> for
additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch
for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile
number<PHONE_NUMBER> or e-mail address: FEMA-Information-
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Citizen Corps was launched as a Presidential
Initiative, Executive Order 13254, in 2002 with a mission to harness
the power of every individual through education, training, and
volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better
prepared for the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and
disasters of all kinds. In order to fulfill its mission, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Preparedness Division
(CPD) seeks to establish a network of State, local, and Tribal Citizen
Corps Councils that will coordinate activities, including Community
Emergency Response Teams, at these levels. The Citizen Corps Council
Registration Form will allow FEMA and State personnel to ensure that
prospective Councils/CERTs have the support of the appropriate
government officials in their area, ensure a dedicated coordinator is
assigned to the Council, and will provide an efficient way to track the
effectiveness of the nationwide network of Councils and CERTs. This
revised registration process will allow the Community Preparedness
Division to collect information that is more usable and provide a more
efficient way to track the effectiveness of the nationwide network of
Councils and CERTs and make it easier for Councils to register or
update information.

Collection of Information

    Title: Citizen Corps Council Registration.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
    OMB Number: OMB No. 1660-0098.
    Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 646, Citizen Corps Council
Registration.
    Abstract: FEMA's Community Preparedness Division would like to
revise a currently approved collection for its registration of State,
local, Tribal and territorial Councils and Community Emergency Response
Teams. The registration process allows for new Councils to submit
information on the Council or CERT to the State Citizen Corps Program
Manager for approval. The revised registration process will allow for
the collection of more valuable information and the tool is more user-
friendly for Citizen Corps Councils and CERTs.
    Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 11,518 burden hours.

Annual Hour Burden

                                                 Table A.12--Estimated Annualized Burden Hours and Costs
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                                                                             Number of      Avg. burden    Total annual                    Total Annual
           Type of respondent             Form name/form     Number of     responses per   per response     burden  (in     Avg. hourly     respondent
                                                no.         respondents     respondent      (in hours)        hours)        wage rate *        cost
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State, local or Tribal Government.......       FEMA-Form            5759               2               1          11,518           22.40     $258,003.20
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    Total...............................  ..............            5759  ..............  ..............          11,518  ..............      258,003.20
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    Estimated Cost: None.

Comments

    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption
above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b)
evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Larry Gray,
Director, Records Management Division, Office of Management, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER14-661-000]

SG2 Imperial Valley, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial
Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
SG2 Imperial Valley, LLC's application for market-based rate authority,
with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes
a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a
copy of that document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is January 13, 2014.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification
when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with
any FERC

Online service, please email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call (866)
208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: December 24, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2021-0598]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulation; Cumberland River, Ashland City, TN

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local
regulation for navigable waters on the Cumberland River. The special
local regulation is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment from potential hazards created by the Riverbluff
Triathlon marine event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is
prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port
Sector Ohio Valley.

DATES: This rule is effective on August 29, 2021 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2021-0598 in the search box and click ``Search.'' Next, in the Document
Type column, select ``Supporting & Related Material.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Petty Officer Third Class Benjamin Gardner, Marine Safety
Detachment Nashville, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
MM Mile Marker
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to 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 it is impracticable. We must
establish this regulation by August 29, 2021 and lack sufficient time
to provide a reasonable comment period and then consider those comments
before issuing this rule. 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. Delaying the
effective date of this rule would be contrary to public interest
because immediate action is needed to ensure the safety of the
participants and vessels during the Riverbluff Triathlon. It is
impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish this special
local regulation by August 29, 2021.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The Captain of the Port Sector Ohio
Valley (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with
Riverbluff Triathlon on August 29, 2021, will be a safety concern from
MM 157.0 to MM 159.0 of the Cumberland River for 4 hours. This rule is
needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the
navigable waters within the special local regulation while the event is
taking place.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a special local regulation from MM 157.0 to
MM 159.0 on the Cumberland River. The safety zone will be in effect on
August 29, 2021 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.. The duration of the zone is
intended to protect participants, and the marine environment in these
navigable waters while the Riverbluff Triathlon is taking place. No
vessel or person will be permitted to enter the regulated area without
obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this
rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and the time-of-day of the special local
regulation. Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around the
this special local regulation which would impact a small designated
area of the Cumberland River before or after the time of the event.
Moreover the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast the Mariners via VHF-FM
marine channel 16 about the zone, and the rule would allow vessels to
seek permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
regulated zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
    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
call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of
a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a
special local regulation lasting only 4 hours that will prohibit entry
within a 2 mile segment of the Cumberland River. It is categorically
excluded from further review under paragraph [L61] and [L63a] of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1.
For instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of
this preamble.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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

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

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2. Add Sec.  100.T08-0598 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.T08-0275  Cumberland River MM 157 to MM 159, Ashland City,
TN.

    (a) Regulated area. The regulations in this section apply to the
following area: all waters of the Cumberland River from MM 157.0 to
159.0.
    (b) Regulations. (1) All non-participants are prohibited from
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the
regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this

section unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley
or their designated representative.
    (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative by phone at 1-800-253-7465. Those in the regulated area
must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the
COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
    (3) The COTP will provide notice of the regulated area through
advanced notice via broadcast notice to mariners.
    (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced on August 29,
2021, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

    Dated: August 5, 2021.
A.M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0339; FRL-9923-57]

Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of
saflufenacil in or on alfalfa, forage and alfalfa, hay. BASF
Corporation requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

DATES: This regulation is effective April 22, 2015. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before June 22, 2015, and
must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR
part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0339, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334,
1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public
Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the OPP
Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Please review the visitor instructions and
additional information about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Lewis, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

B. How can I get electronic access to other related information?

    You may access a frequently updated electronic version of EPA's
tolerance regulations at 40 CFR part 180 through the Government
Publishing Office's e-CFR site at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl.

C. How can I file an objection or hearing request?

    Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an
objection to any aspect of this regulation

and may also request a hearing on those objections. You must file your
objection or request a hearing on this regulation in accordance with
the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt
by EPA, you must identify docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0339 in the
subject line on the first page of your submission. All objections and
requests for a hearing must be in writing, and must be received by the
Hearing Clerk on or before June 22, 2015. Addresses for mail and hand
delivery of objections and hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR
178.25(b).
    In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the
Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of
the filing (excluding any Confidential Business Information (CBI)) for
inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without
prior notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your objection or hearing
request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0339, by one of
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be CBI or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Summary of Petitioned-For Tolerance

    In the Federal Register of August 1, 2014 (79 FR 44729) (FRL-9911-
67), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21
U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (PP
4F8256) by BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Drive, P.O. Box 13528, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27709-3528. The petition requested that 40 CFR part
180 be amended by establishing tolerances for residues of the herbicide
saflufenacil (2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-
(trifluoromethyl)-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-
methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]benzamide) and its metabolites, N-[2-chloro-
5-(2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3,6-dihydro-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl)-4-
fluorobenzoyl]-N'-isopropylsulfamide and N-[4-chloro-2-fluoro-5-
({[(isopropylamino)sulfonyl]amino{time} carbonyl)phenyl]urea,
calculated as the stoichiometric equivalent of saflufenacil, in or on
alfalfa, forage at 0.075 parts per million (ppm) and alfalfa, hay at
0.10 ppm. That document referenced a summary of the petition prepared
by BASF Corporation, the registrant, which is available in the docket,
http://www.regulations.gov. There were no comments received in response
to the notice of filing.
    Based upon review of the data supporting the petition, EPA agrees
with the tolerance levels proposed by BASF Corporation for alfalfa
commodities with the minor exception of a rounding adjustment for the
alfalfa, forage tolerance from 0.075 ppm to 0.80 ppm.

III. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety

    Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish a
tolerance (the legal limit for a pesticide chemical residue in or on a
food) only if EPA determines that the tolerance is ``safe.'' Section
408(b)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA defines ``safe'' to mean that ``there is a
reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure
to the pesticide chemical residue, including all anticipated dietary
exposures and all other exposures for which there is reliable
information.'' This includes exposure through drinking water and in
residential settings, but does not include occupational exposure.
Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA requires EPA to give special
consideration to exposure of infants and children to the pesticide
chemical residue in establishing a tolerance and to ``ensure that there
is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to infants and
children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue. . .
.''
    Consistent with FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), and the factors
specified in FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), EPA has reviewed the available
scientific data and other relevant information in support of this
action. EPA has sufficient data to assess the hazards of and to make a
determination on aggregate exposure for saflufenacil including exposure
resulting from the tolerances established by this action. EPA's
assessment of exposures and risks associated with saflufenacil follows.
    EPA has evaluated the available toxicity data and considered its
validity, completeness, and reliability as well as the relationship of
the results of the studies to human risk. EPA has also considered
available information concerning the variability of the sensitivities
of major identifiable subgroups of consumers, including infants and
children.
    The toxicology database for the saflufenacil is considered complete
for the purpose of risk assessment. In the Federal Register of
September 3, 2014 (79 FR 52215) (FRL-9912-91), EPA published a final
rule establishing tolerances for residues of saflufenacil and its
metabolites in or on barley, grass, olive, livestock, and wheat
commodities based on EPA's conclusion that aggregate exposure to
saflufenacil is safe for the general population, including infants and
children. Since that rulemaking, the toxicity profile for saflufenacil
has not changed. The requested tolerances will not result in residues
on human food commodities, only animal feed. The available residue data
submitted for use in alfalfa indicates that the dietary burden for
livestock will not change from the current levels that were previously
assessed for use in grass pastures. Therefore, the residues of
saflufenicil on alfalfa from the proposed new use will not impact the
existing human dietary and aggregate risk assessments for saflufenacil.
For a detailed discussion of the aggregate risk assessments and
determination of safety, as well as a summary of the toxicological
endpoints used for human risk assessment, please refer to the final
rules published in the Federal Register of February 21, 2014 (79 FR
9861) (FRL-9905-87) and September 3, 2014 (79 FR 52215) (FRL-9912-91).
EPA relies upon those supporting risk assessments and the findings made
in the Federal Register documents in support of this final rule.
    Based on the risk assessments and information described above, EPA
concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result
to the general population or to infants and children from aggregate
exposure to saflufenacil residues.

IV. Other Considerations

A. Analytical Enforcement Methodology

    Adequate enforcement methodology (liquid chromatography/mass
spectroscopy/mass spectroscopy (LC-MS/MS) (Method D0603/04)) is
available to enforce the tolerance expression.
    The method may be requested from: Chief, Analytical Chemistry
Branch, Environmental Science Center, 701 Mapes Rd., Ft. Meade, MD
20755-5350; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>;

email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
B. International Residue Limits

    In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seeks to harmonize U.S.
tolerances with international standards whenever possible, consistent
with U.S. food safety standards and agricultural practices. EPA
considers the international maximum residue limits (MRLs) established
by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as required by FFDCA
section 408(b)(4). The Codex Alimentarius is a joint United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization food
standards program, and it is recognized as an international food safety
standards-setting organization in trade agreements to which the United
States is a party. EPA may establish a tolerance that is different from
a Codex MRL; however, FFDCA section 408(b)(4) requires that EPA explain
the reasons for departing from the Codex level. The Codex has not
established a MRL for saflufenacil in or on alfalfa, forage or alfalfa,
hay at this time.

C. Revisions to Petitioned-For Tolerances

    EPA has modified the tolerance level proposed for alfalfa, forage,
from 0.075 ppm to 0.08 ppm, which is the appropriate rounding class
according to the tolerance calculation procedures of the Organization
for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that EPA utilizes.

 V. Conclusion

    Therefore, tolerances are established for residues of, saflufenacil
and its metabolites, in or on alfalfa, forage at 0.08 ppm and alfalfa,
hay at 0.10 ppm.

VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This action establishes tolerances under FFDCA section 408(d) in
response to a petition submitted to the Agency. The Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of actions from
review under Executive Order 12866, entitled ``Regulatory Planning and
Review'' (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this action has been
exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this action is not
subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled ``Actions Concerning
Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or
Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive Order 13045, entitled
``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This action does not contain any
information collections subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require any
special considerations under Executive Order 12898, entitled ``Federal
Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and
Low-Income Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis
of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the tolerance in this
final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed rule, the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et
seq.), do not apply.
    This action directly regulates growers, food processors, food
handlers, and food retailers, not States or tribes, nor does this
action alter the relationships or distribution of power and
responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions
of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency has determined that
this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or
tribal governments, on the relationship between the national government
and the States or tribal governments, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between
the Federal Government and Indian tribes. Thus, the Agency has
determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR
43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled
``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In addition, this
action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded
mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
(UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
    This action does not involve any technical standards that would
require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant
to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).

VII. Congressional Review Act

    Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.),
EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of
the rule in the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major rule''
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: April 9, 2015.
Susan T. Lewis,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 180--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.

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2. In Sec.  180.649, add alphabetically the commodities to the table in
paragraph (a)(1) to read as follows:

Sec.  180.649  Saflufenacil; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. (1) * * *

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                                                             Parts per
                        Commodity                             million
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Alfalfa, forage.........................................            0.08
Alfalfa, hay............................................            0.10

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PR11-104-000]

Public Service Company of Colorado; Notice of Filing

    Take notice that on April 21, 2011, Public Service Company of
Colorado, (PSCo) filed pursuant to section 11 of its Statement of
Operating Conditions to revise its Fuel Reimbursement Percentage
applicable to firm and interruptible gas transportation services 1.71
percent to 1.23 percent, effective January 1, 2011, as more fully
described in the filing.
    Any person desiring to participate in this rate filing must file in
accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered
by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken,
but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any
person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or
motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests
must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing
an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the
intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or
protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
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Kimberly D. Bose,
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[FR Doc. 2011-10534 Filed 4-29-11; 8:45 am]
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