[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 5, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26135-26137]
[FR Doc No: 2019-11669]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2019-0002]

Final Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or
modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths,
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or
regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where
applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have
been made final for the communities listed in the table below.
    The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management
measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show
evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified
for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's)
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, the FIRM and FIS
report are used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate
flood insurance premium rates for buildings and the contents of those
buildings.

DATES: The date of August 15, 2019 has been established for the FIRM
and, where applicable, the supporting FIS report showing the new or
modified flood hazard information for each community.

ADDRESSES: The FIRM, and if applicable, the FIS report containing the
final flood hazard information for each community is available for
inspection at the respective Community Map Repository address listed in
the tables below and will be available online through the FEMA Map
Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov by the date indicated above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email)
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Map Information
eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the new or
modified flood hazard information for each community listed.
Notification of these changes has been published in newspapers of local
circulation and 90 days have elapsed since that publication. The Deputy
Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation has resolved any
appeals resulting from this notification.
    This final notice is issued in accordance with section 110 of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part
67. FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone
areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60.
    Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to
review the new or revised FIRM and FIS report available at the address
cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service
Center at https://msc.fema.gov.
    The flood hazard determinations are made final in the watersheds
and/or communities listed in the table below.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Michael M. Grimm,
Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                             Community map repository
               Community                             address
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             Boulder County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1753
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City of Lafayette......................  City Hall, 1290 South Public
                                          Road, Lafayette, CO 80026.
City of Louisville.....................  City Hall, 749 Main Street,
                                          Louisville, CO 80027.
Town of Erie...........................  Town Hall, 645 Holbrook Street,
                                          Erie, CO 80516.
Town of Superior.......................  Town Hall, 124 East Coal Creek
                                          Drive, Superior, CO 80027.
Unincorporated Areas of Boulder County.  Boulder County Transportation
                                          Department, 2525 13th Street,
                                          Suite 203, Boulder, CO 80304.
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                 City and County of Broomfield, Colorado
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1753
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City and County of Broomfield..........  City Hall, Engineering
                                          Department, 1 DesCombes Drive,
                                          Broomfield, CO 80020.
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             Pitkin County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1547
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City of Aspen..........................  Engineering Department, 201
                                          North Mill Street, Suite 203,
                                          Aspen, CO 81611.
Town of Snowmass Village...............  Town Hall, 130 Kearns Road,
                                          Snowmass Village, CO 81615.
Unincorporated Areas of Pitkin County..  Pitkin County Administration
                                          Building, Planning and Zoning
                                          Department, 530 East Main
                                          Street, Suite 205, Aspen, CO
                                          81611.
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             Pueblo County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1652
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City of Pueblo.........................  Public Works, 211 East D
                                          Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
Town of Boone..........................  Town Hall, 421 East 1st Street,
                                          Boone, CO 81025.
Town of Rye............................  Water Plant, 8171 Park Road,
                                          Rye, CO 81069.
Unincorporated Areas of Pueblo County..  Pueblo County Planning and
                                          Development Department, 229
                                          West 12th Street, Pueblo, CO
                                          81003.
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              Burke County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1823
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Unincorporated Areas of Burke County...  Burke County Courthouse, 602
                                          North Liberty Street,
                                          Waynesboro, GA 30830.
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             Carroll County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1708
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City of Villa Rica.....................  City Hall, 571 West Bankhead
                                          Highway, Villa Rica, GA 30180.
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              DeKalb County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1823
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City of Atlanta........................  Office of Zoning and
                                          Development, 55 Trinity Avenue
                                          Southwest, Suite 3350,
                                          Atlanta, GA 30303.
City of Brookhaven.....................  City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road,
                                          Brookhaven, GA 30319.
City of Chamblee.......................  City Hall, 5468 Peachtree Road,
                                          Chamblee, GA 30341.
City of Clarkston......................  City Hall--Annex, 1055 Rowland
                                          Street, Clarkston, GA 30021.
City of Decatur........................  Leveritt Public Works Building,
                                          2635 Talley Street, Decatur,
                                          GA 30030.
City of Doraville......................  City Hall, 3725 Park Avenue,
                                          Doraville, GA 30340.
City of Dunwoody.......................  City Hall, 4800 Ashford
                                          Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA
                                          30338.
City of Tucker.........................  City Hall, 4119 Adrian Street,
                                          Tucker, GA 30084.
Unincorporated Areas of DeKalb County..  DeKalb County Roads and
                                          Drainage Department, 727 Camp
                                          Road, Decatur, GA 30032.
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              Lenawee County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions)
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1806
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Charter Township of Adrian.............  Township Hall, 2907 Tipton
                                          Highway, Adrian, MI 49221.
Charter Township of Madison............  Township Hall, 4008 South
                                          Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI
                                          49221.
Charter Township of Raisin.............  Township Offices, 5525
                                          Occidental Highway, Tecumseh,
                                          MI 49286.
City of Adrian.........................  City Hall, 135 East Maumee
                                          Street, Adrian, MI 49221.
City of Hudson.........................  City Hall, 121 North Church
                                          Street, Hudson, MI 49247.
City of Tecumseh.......................  City Hall, 309 East Chicago
                                          Boulevard, Tecumseh, MI 49286.
Township of Blissfield.................  Township Offices, 120 South
                                          Lane Street, Blissfield, MI
                                          49228.
Township of Cambridge..................  Township Hall, 9990 West M50,
                                          Onsted, MI 49265.
Township of Clinton....................  Township Hall, 172 West
                                          Michigan Avenue, Clinton, MI
                                          49236.
Township of Deerfield..................  Township Hall, 468 Carey
                                          Street, Deerfield, MI 49238.
Township of Franklin...................  Township Hall, 3922 Monroe
                                          Road, Tipton, MI 49287.
Township of Hudson.....................  Township Hall, 14510 Carleton
                                          Road, Hudson, MI 49247.
Township of Ogden......................  Township Hall, 10128 Pence
                                          Highway, Blissfield, MI 49228.
Township of Palmyra....................  Township Hall, 4276 Main
                                          Street, Palmyra, MI 49268.
Township of Riga.......................  Township Hall, 7817 Riga
                                          Highway, Riga, MI 49276.
Township of Rome.......................  Township Office, 9344 Forrister
                                          Road, Adrian, MI 49221.
Township of Tecumseh...................  Township Hall, 7750 Hendershot
                                          Highway, Tecumseh, MI 49286.
Township of Woodstock..................  Township Hall, 6486 Devils Lake
                                          Highway, Addison, MI 49220.
Village of Blissfield..................  Village Hall, 130 South Lane
                                          Street, Blissfield, MI 49228.
Village of Cement City.................  Village Office, 135 Main
                                          Street, Cement City, MI 49233.
Village of Clinton.....................  Village Office, 119 East
                                          Michigan Avenue, Clinton, MI
                                          49236.
Village of Deerfield...................  Municipal Building, 101 West
                                          River Street, Deerfield, MI
                                          49238.
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            Fillmore County, Minnesota and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1667
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City of Chatfield......................  City Hall, 21 Second Street
                                          Southeast, Chatfield, MN
                                          55923.
City of Lanesboro......................  City Hall, 202 Parkway Avenue
                                          South, Lanesboro, MN 55949.
City of Mabel..........................  City Hall, 207 North Main
                                          Street, Mabel, MN 55954.
City of Ostrander......................  City Hall, 414 Main Street,
                                          Ostrander, MN 55961.
City of Peterson.......................  City Hall, 118 Fillmore Street,
                                          Peterson, MN 55962.
City of Preston........................  City Hall, 210 Fillmore Street
                                          West, Preston, MN 55965.
City of Rushford.......................  City Hall, 101 North Mill
                                          Street, Rushford, MN 55971.
City of Rushford Village...............  City Hall, 43038 State Highway
                                          30 West, Rushford Village, MN
                                          55971.
City of Spring Valley..................  City Hall, 201 South Broadway,
                                          Spring Valley, MN 55975.
City of Whalan.........................  City Hall, 905 Bench Street,
                                          Whalan, Minnesota 55949.
Unincorporated Areas of Fillmore County  Fillmore County Courthouse, 101
                                          Fillmore Street, Preston, MN
                                          55965.
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             Richland County, Montana and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1753
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Unincorporated Areas of Richland County  Richland County Courthouse, 201
                                          West Main Street, Sidney, MT
                                          59270.
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              Cuyahoga County, Ohio and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1804
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City of Bay Village....................  Engineering Department, 350
                                          Dover Center Road, Bay
                                          Village, OH 44140.
City of Cleveland......................  City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue,
                                          Cleveland, OH 44114.
City of Euclid.........................  City Hall, 585 East 222nd
                                          Street, Euclid, OH 44123.
City of Lakewood.......................  City Hall, 12650 Detroit
                                          Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107.
City of Rocky River....................  City Hall, 21012 Hilliard
                                          Boulevard, Rocky River, OH
                                          44116.
Village of Bratenahl...................  Village Hall, 411 Bratenahl
                                          Road, Bratenahl, OH 44108.
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              Richland County, Ohio and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1703
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City of Shelby.........................  City Hall, 43 West Main Street,
                                          Shelby, OH 44875.
Unincorporated Areas of Richland County  Richland County Engineer's
                                          Office, 77 North Mulberry
                                          Street, Mansfield, OH 44902.
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             Galveston County, Texas and Incorporated Areas
                 Docket No.: FEMA-B-1315 and FEMA-B-1827
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City of Bayou Vista....................  City Hall, 2929 State Highway
                                          6, Bayou Vista, TX 77563.
City of Clear Lake Shores..............  City Hall, 1006 South Shore
                                          Drive, Clear Lake Shores, TX
                                          77565.
City of Dickinson......................  City Hall, 4403 Highway 3,
                                          Dickinson, TX 77539.
City of Friendswood....................  City Hall, 910 South
                                          Friendswood Drive,
                                          Friendswood, TX 77546.
City of Galveston......................  City Hall, 823 Rosenberg
                                          Street, Room 401, Galveston,
                                          TX 77553.
City of Hitchcock......................  City Hall, 7423 Highway 6,
                                          Hitchcock, TX 77563.
City of Jamaica Beach..................  Municipal Court, 16628 San Luis
                                          Pass Road, Jamaica Beach, TX
                                          77554.
City of Kemah..........................  City Hall, 1401 State Highway
                                          146, Kemah, TX 77565.
City of La Marque......................  City Hall, 1111 Bayou Road, La
                                          Marque, TX 77568.
City of League City....................  Building Department, 500 West
                                          Walker Street, League City, TX
                                          77573.
City of Santa Fe.......................  City Hall, 12002 State Highway
                                          6, Santa Fe, TX 77510.
City of Texas City.....................  Building Inspections
                                          Department, 928 5th Avenue
                                          North, Texas City, TX 77592.
Unincorporated Areas of Galveston        Galveston County Courthouse,
 County.                                  Engineering Department, 722
                                          Moody Avenue, Galveston, TX
                                          77550.
Village of Tiki Island.................  City Hall, 802 Tiki Drive, Tiki
                                          Island, TX 77554.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 24, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30239-30241]
[FR Doc No: 2011-12688]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0095; Notice 2]

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Grant of Petition for Decision
of Inconsequential Noncompliance

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen),\1\ has determined
that certain 2009 Model Year (MY) passenger cars and multipurpose
passenger vehicles (MPV) equipped with indirect Tire Pressure
Monitoring Systems (TPMS), do not fully comply with paragraph S4.4 of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, Tire Pressure
Monitoring Systems. Specifically, Volkswagen estimated that
approximately 58,292 2009 MY Audi A6 and S6 model passenger cars, 2010
MY Audi A6, S6, A5, A5 Cabrio, S5, S5 Cabrio, A4 and S4 passenger cars,
and 2010 MY Audi Q5 MPV's with indirect TPMS manufactured between
October 17, 2008 and April 27, 2010 are affected (hereafter referred to
as ``noncompliant vehicles''). Volkswagen filed a report dated June,
30, 2010 pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, Defect and Noncompliance
Responsibility and Reports.
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    \1\ Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is a vehicle
manufacturer incorporated under the laws of the state of New Jersey.
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    Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), and 49 CFR part 556,
Volkswagen has petitioned for an exemption from the notification and
remedy requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety
Act as amended and recodified, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that
this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. Notice
of receipt of Volkswagen's petition was published, with a 30-day public
comment period, on August 11, 2010, in the Federal Register (75 FR
48740). One comment was received from Schrader Electronics, Ltd.
(Schrader), a manufacturer of direct-type TPMS systems.\2\
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    \2\ To view the petition, all supporting documents and the
comment, log onto the Federal Docket Management System Web site at:
http://www.regulations.gov/. Then follow the online search
instructions to locate docket number ``NHTSA-2010-0095.''
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    For further information on Volkswagen's petition or this decision,
contact Mr. John Finneran, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), telephone (202)
366-0645, facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Volkswagen reported that the noncompliance was brought to its
attention on October 15, 2009 and June 8, 2010, by the NHTSA's Office
of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) regarding the results of OVSC's
compliance test of a 2009 MY Audi A6 model passenger car to FMVSS No.
138 requirements.
    On June 3, 2009, OVSC conducted compliance tests on a MY 2009 Audi
A6 four-door passenger car (Audi A6). The Audi A6 was tested to
determine compliance with FMVSS No. 138, Tire pressure monitoring
systems (TPMS). During testing, it was discovered that the Audi A6's
low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale (TPMS combination telltale)
failed to remain illuminated as required by FMVSS No. 138.
    During the FMVSS No. 138 compliance test of the Audi A6, the agency
simulated a system malfunction by installing a smaller test vehicle
tire using the procedures in paragraph S6 of FMVSS No. 138. The test of
the Audi A6 transpired without incident until after OVSC cycled the
ignition off, waited five minutes, cycled the ignition on, and then
began to drive the vehicle. The TPMS combination telltale's
illumination sequence repeated, as required in FMVSS 4.4(c)(2). The
Audi A6 was then driven back to the test facility to replace the
incompatible tire. When the Audi A6 was driven at speeds below 12.5
mph, the TPMS combination telltale extinguished while the incompatible
tire was still mounted on the vehicle.\3\
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    \3\ Incidentally, the Electronic Stability Control malfunction
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    According to 49 CFR 571.138, S4.4(c)(2), the TPMS combination
telltale must remain continuously illuminated as long as the
malfunction exists. Therefore, the premature extinguishment of the TPMS
combination telltale is in contravention of 49 CFR 571.138 S4.4(c)(2),
because the underlying cause of the malfunction, an incompatible tire
mounted on the Audi A6, had not been corrected.

Volkswagen's Analysis of Noncompliance

    After reviewing OVSC's test results Volkswagen determined that a
noncompliance with FMVSS No. 138 existed in the OVSC tested vehicle as
well as the other 2009 and 2010 MY vehicles. Volkswagen stated that the
TPMS combination telltale does not remain illuminated during all
scenarios required by paragraph S4.4 of FMVSS No. 138. Volkswagen also
explained that there is an interrelationship between the TPMS and
Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) in the noncompliant vehicles.
    Volkswagen stated that when NHTSA tested the Audi A6 by driving it
with three of the originally installed 245/40R18 tires and one
incompatible 215/35ZR18 tire (7% smaller in diameter), the A6's ESC
System (Audi's name for ESC is ``Electronic Stability Program'')
initially detected a malfunction and illuminated the ESC malfunction
indicator telltale lamp (ESC telltale lamp). That ESC malfunction
detection will also cause the TPMS combination telltale to flash for
60-90 seconds. Both telltale lamps will then remain illuminated during
the rest of the ignition cycle independent of vehicle speed. When the
ignition is subsequently cycled, both the ESC and TPMS combination
telltale lamps will re-illuminate. The nonconforming scenario occurs
when the vehicle is maintained at a speed range between 6.2-12.5 miles
per hour (mph) for approximately 0.2 mile. Under these conditions, the
ESC malfunction logic code could be cleared from the control system,
which causes the ESC and TPMS combination telltale lamps to extinguish.
If the 6.2-12.5 mph speed range is maintained for a longer period of
time after the ESC and TPMS combination telltale lamps extinguish
(about 5 minutes), the TPMS acts independently of the ESC. The TPMS
will recognize the incompatible tire and set the TPMS malfunction logic
code and re-illuminate the TPMS combination telltale lamp. The TPMS
combination telltale lamp will stay illuminated independent of any ESC
malfunctions and perform as described above for as long as the
incompatible tire is mounted.
    Volkswagen argues that this noncompliance is inconsequential to
motor vehicle safety, and makes several arguments. First, after the
TPMS combination telltale lamp is extinguished, as described above, it
will immediately re-illuminate if the vehicle is accelerated to a speed
above 12.5 mph, and remain on throughout the ignition cycle regardless
of the vehicle's speed. Second, the TPMS combination telltale lamp
would re-illuminate within about 5 minutes if the speed under 12.5 mph
and over 6.2 mph was maintained. Third, given this condition, the
function of the TPMS combination telltale lamp would never lead to a
``flicker'' of the

light or other such confusing performance of the signal except as
required in FMVSS No. 138 S4.4(c). Fourth, Volkswagen argues that
operation of the vehicle with an incompatible tire for a short distance
under 12.5 mph presents no safety risk. Given that the TPMS combination
telltale lamp would re-illuminate promptly upon the TPMS recognizing
the incompatible tire at a lower speed after 5 minutes or upon
acceleration to over 12.5 mph, the chance is insignificant that a
driver might be confused by the signal, or even notice it. Fifth,
Volkswagen is not aware of any field or customer complaints regarding
this noncompliance.
    Volkswagen also informed NHTSA that it has corrected the problem
that caused this noncompliance so that it will not be repeated in
future production.
    In summation, Volkswagen believes that the described noncompliance
of its vehicles with the requirements of FMVSS No. 138 is
inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety, and that its
petition, to exempt it from providing recall notification of
noncompliance as required by 49 U.S.C. 30118 and remedying the recall
noncompliance as required by 49 U.S.C. 30120 should be granted.

NHTSA Decision

Requirement Background

    Tire pressure monitoring systems provide a warning that indicates
to the operator when a tire is significantly under inflated. Public Law
106-414 Sec.  13; 114 Stat. 1800, 1806. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. When the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, the operator is advised by the owner's manual to
stop and check his or her tires as soon as possible, and inflate them
to the proper pressure. 49 CFR 571.138 S 4.5(a). As discussed in the
TPMS rulemaking, NHTSA expected that a typical vehicle will outlast its
original set of tires, and believed that it is important that drivers
continue to receive the benefits of the TPMS after the vehicle's tires
are replaced. The TPMS rule required the TPMS to include a malfunction
indicator that would alert the driver in situations in which the TPMS
is unable to detect low tire pressure.\4\ As is relevant here, the
malfunction indicator is required to detect incompatible replacement
tires.\5\ This provides useful information to the driver regarding the
long-term operability of the TPMS, thereby increasing the overall
benefits of the system.\6\ The indicator illuminates when tires and
rims that are incompatible with the TPMS are mounted on the vehicle,
not only to discourage such actions, but also to provide an ongoing
reminder that the TPMS is unavailable to provide low tire pressure
warnings.\7\
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    \4\ 70 FR 18136, 18137 (April 8, 2005).
    \5\ 70 FR 18136, 18137 (April 8, 2005).
    \6\ 70 FR 18136, 18137 (April 8, 2005).
    \7\ 70 FR 18136, 18151 (April 8, 2005); See also 70 FR at 18159.
(In order to ensure continued long-term functionality of the TPMS,
the final rule requires a TPMS malfunction indicator capable of
detecting when a replacement tire is installed which prevents
continued proper functioning of the TPMS and of alerting the driver
about the problem.)
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NHTSA's Analysis of Volkswagen's Reasoning

    Based on NHTSA's testing and Volkswagen's explanation in its
petition, the vehicles encompassed by Volkswagen's Noncompliance
Information Report will not perform according to paragraph S4.4 of
FMVSS No. 138. Instead, the TPMS combination telltale will illuminate
as required until the noncomplying vehicle is turned off. When the
vehicle is restarted, the TPMS combination telltale will flash on and
off for approximately 65 seconds and then remain illuminated, unless,
after the TPMS combination telltale stops flashing, the vehicle is
driven at speeds between 6.2 and 12.5 mph. Under this condition, the
TPMS combination telltale will extinguish. If the vehicle reaches a
speed greater than 12.5 mph, the TPMS combination telltale will again
flash on and off for approximately 65 seconds and then remain
illuminated for as long as the vehicle continues to run. Similarly, if
the vehicle is driven at speeds between 6.2 and 12.5 mph, the TPMS
combination telltale will extinguish and then re-illuminate within
about 5 minutes of driving, and then will remain illuminated
continuously until the ignition is turned off.
    NHTSA's understanding is that the TPMS combination telltale will
not extinguish and illuminate repeatedly if the 12.5 mph speed
threshold is crossed repeatedly. This is in line with Volkswagen's
explanation of the system operation which indicates that once the TPMS
combination telltale is illuminated after one extinguishment, it will
remain ``on'' until the vehicle is turned off. At most, the TPMS
combination telltale will remain off for five minutes.
    Volkswagen states that no field or customer complaints have been
received regarding the noncompliance. NHTSA has checked its records and
also found no such complaints have been received.

NHTSA's Consideration

    NHTSA rarely grants inconsequentiality petitions for noncompliances
of performance standards.\8\ The majority of the 49 CFR Part 556
petitions NHTSA has granted have been for noncompliances with labeling
requirements in the FMVSSs. In order for a performance-related petition
to be granted, the petitioner must demonstrate that the noncompliance
``do[es] not create a significant safety risk.'' \9\ The relevant issue
is whether an occupant who is affected by the noncompliance is likely
to be exposed to a significantly greater risk than an occupant using a
compliant vehicle or equipment.\10\
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    \8\ General Motors Corp., 69 FR 19899, 19900 (April 14, 2004);
Cosco, Inc., 64 FR 29408, 29409 (June 1, 1999) (NHTSA-99-4033).
    \9\ Cosco, Inc., 64 FR 29409.
    \10\ GM Corp., 69 FR 19900; Cosco, Inc., 64 FR 29409.
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    In its petition, Volkswagen argues that driving a vehicle with an
incompatible tire for a short distance at a speed under 12.5 mph
presents no safety risk. Volkswagen explained that the TPMS combination
telltale lamp would re-illuminate promptly upon the TPMS recognizing
the incompatible tire at a lower speed or upon acceleration. A warning
to the driver, in the manner required by FMVSS No. 138 must be provided
within 20 minutes of cumulative driving time at vehicle speeds above
31.1 mph after the occurrence of a malfunction.

NHTSA Conclusions

    First, there appears to be an insignificant safety risk created by
the noncompliance. The underlying concern is that the TPMS would not be
working, and the TPMS combination telltale would not so indicate. But
the TPMS initially detects a malfunction and the TPMS combination
telltale illuminates and remains illuminated for the remainder of the
drive cycle. It is on subsequent drive cycles that the TPMS combination
telltale will extinguish if the vehicle is maintained initially at a
speed under 12.5 mph. The telltale illuminates and remains illuminated
for the remainder of the drive cycle after about 5 minutes or when the
vehicle exceeds 12.5 mph, whichever first occurs. This amounts to an
outage of short duration at slow speeds. Significantly, the malfunction
indicator would remain illuminated after that.

The driver would lack information that the TPMS system was not
functioning due to an incompatible tire for such a limited period of
time that there would not be a significant safety risk.\11\
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    \11\ We note that TPMSs were not developed to warn the driver of
extremely rapid pressure losses that could accompany a vehicle
encounter with a road hazard or a tire blowout. As the agency noted,
presumably, a driver would be well aware of the tire problem in
those situations, and the TPMS would provide little added benefit.
70 FR 53079, 53083 (Sept. 7, 2005).
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    Second, the TPMS combination telltale does not ``flicker'' \12\ off
and on in stop-and-go traffic. A flickering telltale, due to its
inconsistent pattern of illumination, could confuse drivers and may
lead them to ignore the warning provided by the TPMS combination
telltale. As Volkswagen demonstrated in its petition, the vehicle's
TPMS combination telltale will be extinguished for a period of about
five minutes at slow speeds, after which it stays illuminated
permanently.
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    \12\ A ``flicker'' is different from the standard's S4.4(c)(2)
requirement that a combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction
telltale ``flash'' for a period of 60-90 seconds when a malfunction
is detected.
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    Furthermore, occupants of the noncomplying vehicles would not be
exposed to significantly greater risk than if they were occupants in a
complying vehicle. The malfunction indicator would illuminate shortly
after an incompatible tire is installed and the vehicle was then
driven. This should provide a highly relevant warning to the person who
had the new tire installed. The indicator would remain illuminated for
the remainder of the drive cycle. On subsequent drive cycles, there may
be a five-minute interval near the beginning of the drive cycle when
the TPMS combination telltale extinguishes. Otherwise, the TPMS
combination telltale will be illuminated. If an occupant of a
noncomplying vehicle is unaware of a TPMS malfunction at this speed for
five minutes, we do not believe that the malfunction would pose a
significant risk when compared to an occupant in a compliant vehicle.

NHTSA's Response to Comments

    In its comments to the docket, Schrader stated its belief that the
petition should be denied because, it alleges, safety deficiencies are
inherent in indirect type TPMS and the compliance test procedure used
by NHTSA is inadequate for the detection of such deficiencies. Schrader
did not specifically address the TPMS combination telltale lamp
noncompliance that is the essence of the Volkswagen petition. Instead,
Schrader stated that it believes there are more ``problems'' with the
indirect system, and asked NHTSA to undertake a comprehensive review
and expand its test procedure.
    NHTSA's safety standards and test procedures generally are
technology neutral to permit manufacturers to have maximum flexibility
in meeting any specified performance requirements. Although Schrader
alleges that the test procedure may be problematic, the current test
procedure (TP-138-03) follows precisely the testing protocol specific
in FMVSS No. 138 and did uncover a noncompliance in the Audi indirect
TPMS system.
    However, if Schrader still takes issue with the actual test
requirements that originate in FMVSS No. 138, it should petition the
agency for a rulemaking revision. Requests for rulemaking changes
should be submitted in a petition for rulemaking filed under the
provisions of 49 CFR Part 552 Petitions for Rulemaking, Defect, and
Noncompliance Orders.
    Because Schrader's comments did not provide any information
addressing Volkswagen's telltale noncompliance that is the essence of
its petition, Schrader's comments do not support denying the subject
petition.

Decision

    After a review of Volkswagen's arguments, Schrader's comments, and
the final rule preamble language, NHTSA is convinced that Volkswagen
has met its burden of demonstrating that the noncompliance does not
present a significant safety risk. Therefore, NHTSA agrees with
Volkswagen that this specific noncompliance is inconsequential to motor
vehicle safety.
    NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a
determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers
only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively,
to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance
and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Therefore, this decision
only applies to the 58,292 \13\ vehicles that Volkswagen no longer
controlled at the time that it determined that a noncompliance existed
in the subject vehicles.
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    \13\ Volkswagen's petition, which was filed under 49 CFR Part
556, requests an agency decision to exempt Volkswagen as a
manufacturer from the notification and recall responsibilities of 49
CFR Part 573 for 58,292 of the affected vehicles. However, the
agency cannot relieve vehicle distributors and dealers of the
prohibitions on the sale, offer for sale, or introduction or
delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of the
noncompliant vehicles under their control after Volkswagen notified
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    In consideration of the foregoing, NHTSA has decided that
Volkswagen has met its burden of persuasion that the FMVSS No. 138 TPMS
noncompliance in the vehicles identified in Volkswagen's Noncompliance
Information Report is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
Accordingly, Volkswagen's petition is granted and the petitioner is
exempted from the obligation of providing notification of, and a remedy
for, that noncompliance under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120.

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120; delegations of authority at
49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8.

    Issued on: May 18, 2011.
Claude H. Harris,
Acting Associate Administrator for Enforcement.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2017-N-4180]

Voluntary Medical Device Manufacturing and Product Quality
Program; Public Workshop; Request for Comments

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public workshop; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is
announcing the following public workshop entitled ``Voluntary Medical
Device Manufacturing and Product Quality Program.'' The purpose of the
public workshop is to announce the proposed framework and preliminary
outline of a voluntary pilot program that recognizes an independent
assessment of manufacturing and product quality. The workshop is
intended to discuss the framework of the voluntary pilot program,
information on the independent assessment, details of participation,
rules of engagement, monitoring and performance expectations, as well
as potential modifications to FDA's oversight actions in response to
demonstrated manufacturing quality performance. FDA is soliciting
public feedback to aid in the development of science-based approaches
to regulatory decision making for assessing manufacturing quality,
extent of manufacturing related submissions, and how to better allocate
resources to lower the regulatory burden on manufacturers and FDA.

DATES: The public workshop will be held on October 10, 2017, from 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Submit either electronic or written comments on this
public workshop by October 18, 2017. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section for registration date and information.

ADDRESSES: The public workshop will be held at FDA's White Oak Campus,
10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 31, Rm. 1503 (the Great Room), Silver
Spring, MD 20993-0002. Entrance for the public workshop participants
(non-FDA employees) is through Building 1 where routine security check
procedures will be performed. For parking and security information,
please refer to https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/BuildingsandFacilities/WhiteOakCampusInformation/ucm241740.htm.
    You may submit comments as follows. Please note that late, untimely
filed comments will not be considered. Electronic comments must be
submitted on or before October 18, 2017. The https://www.regulations.gov electronic filing system will accept comments until
midnight Eastern Time at the end of October 18, 2017. Comments received
by mail/hand delivery/courier (for written/paper submissions) will be
considered timely if they are postmarked or the delivery service
acceptance receipt is on or before that date.

Electronic Submissions

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

Written/Paper Submissions

    Submit written/paper submissions as follows:
     Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for written/paper
submissions): Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
     For written/paper comments submitted to the Dockets
Management Staff, FDA will post your comment, as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified,
as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ``Instructions.''
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2017-N-4180 for ``Voluntary Medical Device Manufacturing and
Product Quality Program.'' Received comments, those filed in a timely
manner (see ADDRESSES), will be placed in the docket and, except for
those submitted as ``Confidential Submissions,'' publicly viewable at
https://www.regulations.gov or at the Dockets Management Staff between
9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
     Confidential Submissions--To submit a comment with
confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly
available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You
should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information
you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states
``THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.'' The Agency will
review this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in
its consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the
claimed confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be
available for public viewing and posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
Submit both copies to the Dockets Management Staff. If you do not wish
your name and contact information to be made publicly available, you
can provide this information on the cover sheet and not in the body of
your comments and you must identify this information as
``confidential.'' Any information marked as ``confidential'' will not
be disclosed except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 and other
applicable disclosure law. For more information about FDA's posting of
comments to public dockets, see 80 FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or
access the information at: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-09-18/pdf/2015-23389.pdf.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
the electronic and written/paper comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in
the heading of this document, into the ``Search'' box and follow the
prompts and/or go to the Dockets Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane,
Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francisco Vicenty, Food and Drug
Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 3426, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-
5577, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH or the
Center) launched the Case for Quality initiative (Ref. 1) in 2011 to
identify those practices that can promote a culture of quality and the
implementation of a quality management approach that fosters continuous
product quality. Since then, CDRH has engaged with a wide variety of
stakeholders from the medical device ecosystem, including industry,
patients, governmental and academic partners, and payer/provider
counterparts to identify key factors affecting medical device quality
and develop innovative ways to afford patient access to higher quality
medical devices. As part of CDRH's 2016-2017 strategic priority to
``Promote a Culture of Quality and Organizational Excellence'' (Ref.
2), CDRH envisions a future state where the medical device ecosystem is
inherently focused on device features and manufacturing practices that
have the greatest impact on product quality and patient safety. The
purpose of the public workshop is to present the proposed framework of
a voluntary pilot program to recognize independent evaluation of
product and manufacturing quality to strengthen product and
manufacturing quality within the medical device ecosystem. This
workshop will explore approaches to increase manufacturing and product
quality, which may translate into better patient safety and outcomes,
and discuss new approaches that are intended to lower the regulatory
burden on demonstrating quality assurance, and acknowledge alternate
methods for assuring safety and effectiveness during product
development and manufacturing.
    Historically, the FDA has evaluated manufacturers' compliance with
regulations governing the design and production of devices. Compliance
with the Quality System regulation (Ref. 3) is a baseline requirement
for medical

device manufacturing firms. Focusing on elevating manufacturing quality
practices gives greater emphasis to these practices, which should
correlate to higher quality outcomes. This will allow FDA to adjust how
we recognize and incentivize how the safety and effectiveness of a
medical device is assured. CDRH intends to continue working with
stakeholders to assess and promote manufacturers' implementation of
manufacturing quality practices in day-to-day device design and
production.
    Through collaboration with the Medical Device Innovation Consortium
(MDIC) over the last 2 years, a maturity model and appraisal system
(i.e., Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) system) that can be
adapted for the medical device industry was selected (Ref. 4) for this
voluntary pilot program. The CMMI system is a process level
improvement, training, and appraisal program. This program is
administered by the CMMI Institute and helps organizations discover the
true value they can deliver by building capability in their people and
processes (Ref. 5). This model has been successfully used in various
industries, including information technology, healthcare, automotive,
defense, and aerospace, to consistently deliver high quality products
and reduce waste and defects. The CMMI institute certifies and
coordinates third party appraisers evaluating voluntary industry
participants and any data necessary to demonstrate product performance.
The appraiser would evaluate the firm's quality system maturity and
manufacturing processes, and identify any gaps or where a participating
firm is performing above a compliance baseline. The CMMI maturity
appraisal process is not intended to serve as an FDA inspection nor is
it intended to be a new regulatory requirement. Conducting independent-
assessments using a maturity model is intended to be a driver of
continuous process and product improvement and business value to
voluntary participants in the pilot program.
    Assessments under the CMMI Institute are classified as Standard
CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) elements. As
noted, a gap assessment (SCAMPI-C) will be a part of the voluntary
pilot program. SCAMPI-C is a critical tool for developing an in-depth
understanding of the medical device manufacturer's current state of
process performance. SCAMPI-C is a short and flexible appraisal. It is
used to assess the adequacy of planned approaches to process
implementation and to provide a quick analysis between the
organization's processes and CMMI practices. It provides a rich dataset
that reflects organizational performance and a comparison of the
medical device manufacturer's performance against the CMMI model.
    The next steps for Case for Quality and key discussion topics for
this public workshop are the announcement of a maturity model appraisal
framework and implementation plan for a voluntary pilot program. These
will incorporate an independent assessment of manufacturing and product
quality into the way medical devices are regulated while maintaining
organizational excellence. Further, this workshop is intended to
discuss least burdensome opportunities as incentives for manufacturers
that participate in the voluntary pilot program and have demonstrated
high performance in manufacturing quality.

II. Topics for Discussion at the Public Workshop

    Following are a list of topics that are planned to be included for
discussion at the public workshop:
     Background on Case for Quality and proposed use of the
CMMI Assessments.
     Proposed Voluntary Program Framework and Implementation
Plan:
    [cir] Enrollment and participation;
    [cir] Assessment strategy;
    [cir] Audit credentials--Details on how assessors will be evaluated
and accredited;
    [cir] Cost of the independent assessment and sustaining a voluntary
program;
    [cir] Monitoring requirements and frequency of progress updates;
    [cir] Data collection requirements; metrics that can be trended
over time to provide assurance of sustained performance versus
inspection or assessment; and
    [cir] Data sharing guidelines; information shared between industry
and third party, and industry and FDA.
     Possible modifications to decrease FDA regulatory burdens
for manufacturers with demonstrated high quality:
    [cir] Inspectional strategies;
    [cir] Manufacturing submissions--Reducing burden and accelerating
time to market, and
    [cir] Regulatory activities--Recognizing alternate methods for
demonstrating product quality assurance and problem solving and
resolution before escalating to enforcement actions.
     Health outcomes to patients, value to industry, and
benefits to health care.
     Identifying new risks and mitigation strategies.

III. Participating in the Public Workshop

    Registration: To register for the public workshop, please visit
FDA's Medical Devices News & Events--Workshops & Conferences calendar
at https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/NewsEvents/WorkshopsConferences/default.htm. (Select this public workshop from the posted events list.)
Please provide complete contact information for each attendee,
including name, title, affiliation, address, email, and telephone.
    Registration is free and based on space availability, with priority
given to early registrants. Persons interested in attending this public
workshop must register by September 29, 2017, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time.
Early registration is recommended because seating is limited;
therefore, FDA may limit the number of participants from each
organization. Registrants will receive confirmation when they have been
accepted. If time and space permit, onsite registration on the day of
the public workshop will be provided beginning at 8 a.m. We will let
registrants know if registration closes before the day of the public
workshop.
    If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please
contact Peggy Roney at Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food
and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 32, Rm. 5231,
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>, email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>no later than September 26, 2017.
    Requests for Oral Presentations: During online registration you may
indicate if you wish to present during a public comment session or
participate in a specific session, and which topic(s) you wish to
address. We will do our best to accommodate requests to make public
comments and requests to participate in the focused sessions.
Individuals and organizations with common interests are urged to
consolidate or coordinate their presentations, and request time for a
joint presentation, or submit requests for designated representatives
to participate in the focused sessions. Following the close of
registration, we will determine the amount of time allotted to each
presenter and the approximate time each oral presentation is to begin,
and will select and notify participants by October 4, 2017. All
requests to make oral presentations must be received by the close of
registration on September 29, 2017. If selected for presentation, any
presentation materials must be emailed to the Francisco Vicenty (see
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) no

later than October 3, 2017. No commercial or promotional material will
be permitted to be presented or distributed at the public workshop.
    Streaming webcast of the public workshop: This public workshop will
also be webcast. The webcast link will be available on the registration
Web page after October 3, 2017. Organizations are requested to register
all participants, but to view using one connection per location.
    If you have never attended a Connect Pro event before, test your
connection at https://collaboration.fda.gov/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm. To get a quick overview of the Connect Pro program,
visit https://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overview. FDA has verified
the Web site addresses in this document, as of the date this document
publishes in the Federal Register, but Web sites are subject to change
over time.
    Transcripts: Please be advised that as soon as a transcript of the
public workshop is available, it will be accessible at https://www.regulations.gov. It may be viewed at the Dockets Management Staff
(see ADDRESSES). A link to the transcript will also be available on the
Internet at http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/NewsEvents/WorkshopsConferences/default.htm. (Select this public workshop from the
posted events list.)

IV. References

    The following references are on display in the Dockets Management
Staff (see ADDRESSES), and are available for viewing by interested
persons between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; they are also
available electronically at https://www.regulations.gov. FDA has
verified the Web site addresses, as of the date this document publishes
in the Federal Register, but Web sites are subject to change over time.

    1. FDA's CDRH Case for Quality Initiative is available at:
https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/MedicalDeviceQualityandCompliance/ucm378185.htm.
    2. CDRH, 2016-2017 ``Promote a Culture of Quality and
Organizational Excellence'' available at: https://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OfficeofMedicalProductsandTobacco/CDRH/CDRHVisionandMission/UCM481588.pdf.
    3. The Quality System regulation available at: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=54a4a38f9c25eeab900b1c8f6c0f4212&mc=true&node=pt21.8.820&rgn=div5.
    4. MDIC available at: http://mdic.org/.
    5. CMMI system available at: http://cmmiinstitute.com/.

    Dated: July 18, 2017.
Anna K. Abram,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning, Legislation, and Analysis.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-71810; File No. SR-ICC-2014-02]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Notice of
Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Update ICC's Liquidity Thresholds for
Euro Denominated Products

March 26, 2014.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder \2\ notice is hereby given that
on March 12, 2014, ICE Clear Credit LLC (``ICC'') filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule
change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have
been prepared primarily by ICC. The Commission is publishing this
notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The purpose of the proposed rule change is to update ICC's
liquidity thresholds for Euro denominated products.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, ICC included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received regarding the proposed rule change.
The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. ICC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections (A),
(B), and (C) below, of the most significant aspects of these
statements.

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

    The proposed revisions are intended to update ICC's liquidity
thresholds for Euro denominated products. ICC will require the first
65% of Clearing Participant Non-Client Initial Margin and Guaranty Fund
Liquidity Requirements (``Non-Client Liquidity Requirements'') to be
satisfied with collateral in the currency of the underlying instrument.
Accordingly, ICC proposes updating the liquidity thresholds for Euro
denominated products, listed in Schedule 401 of the ICC Rules, to
require the first 65% of Non-Client Liquidity Requirements for Euro
denominated products to be satisfied with Euro cash.
    ICC believes such changes will facilitate the prompt and accurate
clearance and settlement of securities transactions and derivative
agreements, contracts, and transactions for which it is responsible.
The proposed changes are described in detail as follows.
    For United States Dollar (``USD'') denominated products, the first
65% of Non-Client Liquidity Requirements must be satisfied with USD
denominated collateral. Specifically, the first 45% of Non-Client
Liquidity Requirements must be posted in USD cash and the next 20% may
be posted in USD denominated assets (USD cash and/or US Treasury
securities). Currently, for Euro denominated products, 45% of Non-
Client Liquidity Requirements must be posted in Euro cash and the next
20% may be posted in Euro cash, USD cash, and/or US Treasury
securities.
    ICC proposes to require the first 65% of Non-Client Liquidity
Requirements for both USD and Euro denominated products to be satisfied
with collateral in the currency of the underlying instrument.
Accordingly, ICC is updating its liquidity thresholds for Euro
denominated products so that the first 65% of Non-Client Liquidity
Requirements for Euro denominated products must be satisfied with Euro
cash. This change will increase the Euro cash Non-Client Liquidity
Requirements for Euro denominated products and create more consistent
liquidity requirements across USD and Euro denominated products.
    Redundant references to ``US cash'' in Schedule 401 of the ICC
Rules have been removed, as US cash is included in all ``G7 cash''
references.
    The ICC Treasury Operations Policies and Procedures have been
updated to reflect the update to ICC's Non-Client Liquidity
Requirements for Euro denominated products. The changes to the Euro
cash Non-Client Liquidity Requirements do not require any operational
changes.
    Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act \3\ requires, among other things,
that the rules of a clearing agency be designed to promote the prompt
and accurate clearance and settlement of securities transactions and,
to the extent applicable, derivative agreements, contracts, and
transactions. ICC believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder applicable to ICC, in particular, to Section
17(A)(b)(3)(F),\4\ because ICC believes that the update to its
liquidity thresholds for Euro denominated products will facilitate the
prompt and accurate settlement of securities, specifically security-
based swaps, and contribute to the safeguarding of securities and funds
associated with security-based swap transactions in ICC's custody or
control, or for which ICC is responsible. This change will increase
available liquidity and make liquidity requirements consistent across
USD and Euro denominated products.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    ICC does not believe the proposed rule change would have any
impact, or impose any burden, on competition. The proposed update to
ICC's liquidity thresholds for Euro denominated products applies
consistently across all market participants and the implementation of
the proposed liquidity thresholds for Euro denominated products does
not preclude the implementation of similar changes by other market
participants. Therefore, ICC does not believe the update to its
liquidity thresholds for Euro denominated products imposes any burden
on competition that is inappropriate in furtherance of the purposes of
the Act.

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

    Written comments relating to the proposed rule change have not been
solicited or received. ICC will notify the

Commission of any written comments received by ICC.

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

    Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period up to 90 days (i) as the
Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be
appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will:
    (A) By order approve or disapprove the proposed rule change or
    (B) institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.

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-ICC-2014-02 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-ICC-2014-02. 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 such filings will also be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of ICC and on ICC's
Web site at https://www.theice.com/notices/Notices.shtml?regulatoryFilings.
    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-ICC-2014-02
and should be submitted on or before April 22, 2014.
    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\5\
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2010-0031]

Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
(FACOSH)

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

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SUMMARY: The Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
(FACOSH) will meet October 21, 2010, in Washington, DC. FACOSH is
comprised of 16 members; eight representing federal agency management
and eight from labor organizations representing federal employees. On
July 1, 2010, the Secretary appointed eight persons to FACOSH. This
Federal Register notice also announces these appointments.

DATES: FACOSH meeting: FACOSH will meet from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Thursday, October 21, 2010.
    Submission of comments, requests to speak, and requests for special
accommodations: Comments, requests to speak at the FACOSH meeting, and
request for special accommodations to attend the FACOSH meeting must be
submitted (postmarked, sent, transmitted) by October 14, 2010.

ADDRESSES: FACOSH meeting: FACOSH will meet in the Great Hall, U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20210.
    Submission of comments and requests to speak: Comments and requests
to speak at the FACOSH meeting, identified by Docket No. OSHA-2010-
0031, may be submitted by any of the following methods:
    Electronically: You may submit materials, including attachments,
electronically at http:[sol][sol]www.regulations.gov, the Federal
eRulemaking Portal. Follow the online instructions for making
submissions.
    Facsimile: If your submission, including attachments, does not
exceed 10 pages, you may fax it to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-
1648.
    Mail, express delivery, hand delivery, messenger or courier
service: You must provide one copy of your submission to the OSHA
Docket Office, Room N-2625, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY (877)
889-5627). Deliveries (hand, express mail, messenger and courier
service) are accepted during the Department of Labor's and OSHA Docket
Office's normal business hours, 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m., e.t.
    Requests for special accommodations for FACOSH meeting: Submit
requests for special accommodations by telephone, e-mail or hard copy
to Ms. Veneta Chatmon, OSHA, Office of Communications, Room N-3647,
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20210; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and
docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-2010-
0031). Because of security-related procedures, submissions by regular
mail may result in a significant delay in their receipt. Please contact
the OSHA Docket Office, at the address above, for information about
security procedures for making submissions by hand delivery, express
delivery, and messenger or courier service. For additional information
on submitting comments and requests to speak, see the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section below.
    Comments and requests to speak, including any personal information
provided, will be posted without change at
http:[sol][sol]www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested
parties about submitting certain personal information such as social
security numbers and birthdates.
    Docket: To read or download submissions in response to this Federal
Register notice, go to Docket No. OSHA-2010-0031 at
http:[sol][sol]www.regulations.gov or the OSHA Docket Office at the
address above. All documents in the docket are listed in the
http:[sol][sol]www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index,
some documents (e.g., copyrighted material) are not publicly available
to read or download through http:[sol][sol]www.regulations.gov. All
submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for
inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For press inquiries: Ms. MaryAnn
Garrahan, OSHA, Office of Communications, U.S. Department of Labor,
Room N-3647, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    For general information: Mr. Francis Yebesi, OSHA, Office of
Federal Agency Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-3622, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693-
2122; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

FACOSH Meeting

    FACOSH will meet Thursday, October 21, 2010, in Washington, DC. All
FACOSH meetings are open to the public.
    FACOSH is authorized by 5 U.S.C. 7902, section 19 of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 668),
and Executive Order 12196 to advise the Secretary of Labor (Secretary)
on all matters relating to the occupational safety and health of
Federal employees. This includes providing advice on how to reduce and
keep to a minimum the number of injuries and illnesses in the Federal
workforce and how to encourage each Federal Executive Branch Department
and Agency to establish and maintain effective occupational safety and
health programs. The tentative agenda for the FACOSH meeting includes:
     Federal Advisory Committee Act requirements;
     New FACOSH Bylaws and Operating Procedures;
     Emerging Issues Subcommittee update;
     Strategic Planning to determine priorities for FACOSH,
including consideration of: Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) in
federal agencies; OSHA overseas coverage of Federal civilian employees;
motor vehicle safety for the Federal workforce; outreach and training;
and any other issues identified by FACOSH.
    FACOSH meetings are transcribed and detailed minutes of the
meetings are prepared. Meeting transcripts, minutes and other materials
presented at the meeting are included in the FACOSH meeting record,
which is posted at http:[sol][sol]www.regulations.gov.

Public Participation

    FACOSH meetings are open to the public. Interested persons may
submit a request to make an oral presentation to FACOSH by one of the
methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. The request must state the
amount of time requested to speak, the interest represented (e.g.,
organization name), if any, and a brief outline of the presentation.
Requests to address FACOSH may be granted as time permits and at the
discretion of the FACOSH chair.
    Interested persons also may submit comments, including data and
other information, using any of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES
section. OSHA will provide all submissions to FACOSH members prior to
the meeting and put them in the public docket for that meeting.
    Individuals who need special accommodations and wish to attend the
FACOSH meeting must contact Ms. Chatmon by any of the methods listed in
the ADDRESSES section.

Submissions and Access to Meeting Record

    You may submit comments, requests to speak and requests for special
accommodations (1) electronically, (2) by facsimile, or (3) by hard
copy. All submissions, including attachments and other materials, must
identify the Agency name and the OSHA docket number for this notice
(Docket No. OSHA-2010-0031). You may supplement electronic submissions
by uploading documents electronically. If, instead, you wish to submit
hard copies of supplementary documents, you must submit one copy to the
OSHA Docket Office using the instructions in the ADDRESSES section. The
additional materials must clearly identify your electronic submission
by name, date and docket number.
    Because of security-related procedures, the use of regular mail may
cause a significant delay in the receipt of submissions. For
information about security procedures concerning the delivery of
submissions by hand, express delivery, messenger or courier service,
please contact the OSHA Docket Office at<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY (877) 889-
5627).
    Meeting transcripts and minutes as well as written comments and
requests to speak are included in the public record of the FACOSH
meeting (Docket No. OSHA-2010-0031). Written comments and requests to
speak are posted without change at http://www.regulations.gov.
Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting certain
personal information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates.
Although all submissions are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov
index, some documents (e.g., copyrighted material) are not publicly
available to read or download through that Web page. All submissions,
including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and
copying at the OSHA Docket Office.
    Information on using the http://www.regulations.gov to make
submissions and to access the docket and exhibits is available at that
Web page. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about
materials not available through the Web page and for assistance in
using the Internet to locate submissions and other documents in the
docket.
    Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at
http://www.regulations.gov. This notice, as well as news releases and
other relevant information, is also available at OSHA's Web page at
http://www.osha.gov.

Announcement of FACOSH Appointments

    FACOSH is comprised of 16 members; eight representing federal
agency management and eight from labor organizations representing
federal employees. On July 1, 2010, the Secretary appointed eight
persons to FACOSH. The Secretary appointed the following persons from
labor organizations representing Federal employees:
     William Dougan, National Federation of Federal Employees;
     Deborah Kleinberg, Seafarers International Union;
     Colleen Kelly, National Treasury Employees Union;
     William Kojola, AFL-CIO; and
     William ``Chico'' McGill, International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers.
    The Secretary appointed the following persons as representatives of
Federal agency management:
     Curtis Bowling, U.S. Department of Defense;
     John Sepulveda, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; and
     Thomas Yun, U.S. Department of State.
    In addition, the Secretary has appointed Robin Heard, U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA), to complete the unexpired term of a
FACOSH management member from the USDA who is no longer able to serve
on the Council.

Authority and Signature

    David Michaels, PhD, MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice
under the authority granted by section 19 of the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 668), 5 U.S.C. 7902, the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and regulations issued
under FACA (41 CFR part 102-3), section 1-5 of Executive Order 12196,
and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 4-2010 (75 FR 55335 (9/10/2010)).

    Signed at Washington, DC, this fourth day of October, 2010.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0193]

Polar Icebreaker Program; Preparation of Environmental Impact
Statement

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of Availability and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard, as lead agency, announces the
availability of a draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
for the Polar Icebreaker Program's design and build of up to six polar
icebreakers. The U.S. Coast Guard requests public comments on the draft
EIS.

DATES: Comments must be submitted to the online docket via http://www.regulations.gov on or before September 20, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2018-0193 using the Federal portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See
the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further instructions on
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of intent, email Mr. Ahmed Majumder, Deputy Program Manager,
Polar Icebreaker Program, U.S. Coast Guard; email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CGC Coast Guard Cutter
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
FR Federal Register
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
PIBs Polar Icebreakers
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background and Purpose

    The U.S. Coast Guard's current fleet of polar icebreakers (PIBs)
consists of two heavy icebreakers, Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) POLAR STAR
and CGC POLAR SEA, and one medium icebreaker, CGC HEALY. The U.S. Coast
Guard's heavy icebreakers have both exceeded their designed 30 year
service life. CGC POLAR STAR was commissioned in 1976 and CGC POLAR SEA
in 1978. CGC POLAR STAR began reactivation in 2010 and completed a
service life extension in 2013 to allow CGC POLAR STAR to operate for
an additional seven to ten years. CGC POLAR SEA has remained out of
service since 2010 and is not expected to be reactivated. The current
PIB program acquisition strategy is approved to construct up to three
heavy PIBs and may (at a future date) potentially expand to include up
to three medium icebreakers, with planned service design lives of 30
years each. The first of these new PIBs is expected to delivered in
2023. Because the first new PIB would not be operational in the Polar
Regions until at least 2023, new information may become available after
the completion of this EIS. In that case, supplemental NEPA
documentation may, as appropriate, be prepared in

support of individual proposed actions. Examples of new information may
include, but are not limited to, changes to a species listing status or
any other applicable laws and directives, and information regarding
mission, training, homeporting, maintenance, and eventual
decommissioning of the new PIBs.
    A new PIB would be designed to carry out the U.S. Coast Guard's
primary missions supported by the current polar icebreaker fleet.
Expected missions include Ice Operations, Defense Readiness, Aids to
Navigation, Living Marine Resources, Marine Safety, Marine
Environmental Protection, Other Law Enforcement, Ports, Waterways, and
Coastal Security, and Search and Rescue.
    In executing its various missions, the U.S. Coast Guard protects
the public, the environment, and U.S. economic and security interests
in any maritime region, including international waters and the Nation's
coasts, ports, and inland waterways, as required to support national
security. Legislation and executive orders assign the U.S. Coast Guard
a wide range of responsibilities applicable to Polar Regions. The U.S.
Coast Guard derives its authority for the use of icebreaking from
several statutes governing execution of its missions. These include 14
U.S.C. 81 (Coast Guard establishment, maintenance, and operation of
aids to navigation), 14 U.S.C. 88 (Coast Guard saving of life and
property), 14 U.S.C. 89 (Coast Guard law enforcement), 14 U.S.C. 90
(Arctic maritime transportation), 14 U.S.C. 91 (controlling anchorage
and movement of vessels), 14 U.S.C. 94 (conduct oceanographic
research), and 14 U.S.C. 141 (cooperation with agencies, States,
territories, and others). In addition, Executive Order 7521 (Use of
Vessels for Icebreaking in Channels and Harbors), 1 FR 2184, Dec. 24,
1936, directs the U.S. Coast Guard to assist in keeping channels and
harbors open to navigation by means of icebreaking operations.
    The U.S. Coast Guard proposes to conduct polar icebreaker
operations and training exercises to meet Coast Guard mission
responsibilities in the U.S. Arctic and Antarctic Regions of operation,
in addition to vessel performance testing post-dry dock in the Pacific
Northwest near the current polar icebreaker homeport of Seattle,
Washington. The exact location for future homeporting has not been
determined, but the current fleet of polar icebreakers is homeported in
Seattle, Washington.
    Polar Regions are becoming increasingly important to U.S. national
interests. The changing environment in these regions could lead to a
rise in human activity and increased commercial ship, cruise ship, and
naval surface ship operations, as well as increased exploration for oil
and other resources, particularly in the Arctic. One of the U.S. Coast
Guard's highest priorities is safety of life at sea. This entails the
Artic responsibilities described above as well as assisting with
Antarctica logistics at McMurdo Station. Long-term projected increases
in U.S. Coast Guard mission demand in the Polar Regions would require
additional support from PIBs. A lack of infrastructure, polar
environmental conditions, and long distances between operating areas
and support bases all influence the U.S. Coast Guard's ability to
provide comparable service and presence in Polar Regions as compared to
that provided in other non-polar areas of operation with existing Coast
Guard assets.
    This EIS will analyze the potential impacts of up to six new PIBs,
as this is the maximum number anticipated to be operational in the
Polar Regions under the current PIB program acquisition strategy; A
lesser number of icebreakers is expected to result in a similar or
reduced impact than what will be discussed and evaluated in this EIS.
Potential environmental stressors include acoustic (underwater acoustic
transmissions, vessel noise, icebreaking noise, aircraft noise, and
gunnery noise), and physical (vessel movement, aircraft or in-air
device movement, in-water device movement, icebreaking, and marine
expended materials).

III. Scoping Process

    The U.S. Coast Guard conducted scoping in accordance with Council
on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations implementing the NEPA (40
CFR 1500 et seq.) through public comment and public meetings. A summary
of the scoping process can be found in the draft EIS.

IV. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to submit comments (or related material) on the
draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement. We will consider all
submissions and may adjust our final action based on your comments. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice,
indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment
applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions. Documents mentioned in this notice, and all public
comments, are in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and
can be viewed by following that website's instructions. Additionally,
if you go to the online docket and sign up for email alerts, you will
be notified when comments are posted or a final EIS is published.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal
Register (70 FR 15086).
    This notice is issued under authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a).

    Dated: June 31, 2018.
Ahmed Majumder,
U.S. Coast Guard, Program Manager, Polar Icebreaker Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12698-000]

Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, WA; Notice
Granting Late Intervention

November 16, 2006.
    On July 3, 2006, the Commission issued a notice of the application
for preliminary permit filed by Public Utility District No. 1 of
Snohomish County, Washington, for the Guemes Channel Tidal Energy
Project No. 12698, to be located in Guemes Channel in San Juan County,
Washington. The notice established September 1, 2006 as the deadline
for filing motions to intervene.
    On September 22, 2006, the City of Anacortes, Washington, filed a
late motion to intervene in the proceeding. Granting the motion to
intervene will not unduly delay or disrupt the proceeding, or prejudice
other parties to it. Therefore, pursuant to Rule 214,\1\ the motion to
intervene filed by the City of Anacortes, Washington, is granted,
subject to the Commission's rules and regulations.
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    \1\ 18 CFR 385.214 (2006).

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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