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[Proposed Rules]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R07-OAR-2022-0482; FRL-9906-01-R7]

Air Plan Approval; Missouri; General Conformity Rescission

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to
approve a revision to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP)
relating to General Conformity received on April 15, 2022. In its
submission, Missouri requests EPA approval of rescission of the
Missouri General Conformity Rule from the Missouri SIP. General
Conformity ensures actions taken by federal agencies, such as airport
construction, do not interfere with a state's plans to attain and
maintain national standards for air quality. After rescission of the
state's General Conformity Rule, federal agency actions will be subject
to the Federal General Conformity Rule.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 13, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R07-
OAR-2022-0482 to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID
No. for this rulemaking. Comments received will be posted without
change to https://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal
information provided. For detailed instructions on sending comments and
additional information on the rulemaking process, see the ``Written
Comments'' heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this
document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jed D. Wolkins, Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 7 Office, Air Quality Planning Branch, 11201
Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219; telephone number: (913) 551-
7588; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document ``we,'' ``us,'' and
``our'' refer to the EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Written Comments
II. What is being addressed in this document?
III. What is General Conformity?
IV. Have the requirements for approval of a SIP revision been met?
V. What action is the EPA taking?
VI. Environmental Justice Concerns
VII. Incorporation by Reference
VIII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Written Comments

    Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R07-OAR-2022-
0482, at https://www.regulations.gov. Once submitted, comments cannot
be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any
comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any
information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a
written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment
and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA
will generally not consider comments or comment contents located
outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or other
file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA
public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions,
and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.

II. What is being addressed in this document?

    The EPA is proposing to approve the rescission of Missouri's
General Conformity Rule, 10 CSR 10-6.300 from Missouri's SIP. General
Conformity ensures actions taken by federal agencies, such as airport
construction, do not interfere with a state's plans to attain and
maintain national standards for air quality. After rescission of the
state's General Conformity Rule, federal agency actions will be subject
to the Federal General Conformity Rule.

III. What is General Conformity?

    The purpose of the General Conformity rule is to ensure that
federal activities do not cause or contribute to

new violations of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS),
federal actions do not worsen existing violations of the NAAQS, and
attainment of the NAAQS is not delayed. General Conformity covers most
aspects of federally funded or approved actions not covered by the
Transportation Conformity program. In November 1993, the EPA
promulgated two sets of regulations to implement section 176(c) of the
Clean Air Act (CAA). First, on November 24, 1993, the EPA promulgated
the Transportation Conformity regulations, which apply to highways and
mass transit. These regulations establish the criteria and procedures
for determining whether transportation plans, programs, and projects
funded under title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal Transit Act conform with
the State Implementation Plan (SIP) (58 FR 62188). Then, on November
30, 1993, the EPA promulgated a second set of regulations, known as the
General Conformity regulations, which apply to all other federal
actions. These regulations ensured that other federal actions also
conformed to the SIPs (58 FR 63214).
    General Conformity is based on evaluating the annual net increase
in emissions caused by the proposed federal activity. The regulations
require a federal agency proposing certain general federal activities
to ensure that any increase in emissions of harmful air pollutants
conform to the purpose of the applicable implementation plan. This
includes projecting estimates of the direct and indirect emissions that
are likely to occur.
    General Conformity covers a wide variety of federal activities. A
federal activity is generally an action that requires either federal
funding and/or federal approval. Even if a project is not federally-
funded, there may be federal approvals such as permits that are needed.
    The General Conformity Regulations do not apply to every area.
Rather, the requirements only apply in nonattainment areas and
attainment areas with maintenance plans, maintenance areas. A
nonattainment area is an area designated by the EPA as not meeting a
NAAQS. A maintenance area is an area that was once designated as
nonattainment but has been redesignated by the EPA to attainment based
on meeting the NAAQS and having an approved plan to maintain the NAAQS.
The EPA, in partnership with the states or tribes, is responsible for
the designation of areas as nonattainment and redesignating them once
they achieve the NAAQS.
    For more information on General Conformity, please visit
www.epa.gov/general-conformity.

IV. Have the requirements for approval of a SIP revision been met?

    Missouri's General Conformity Rule, 10 CSR 10-6.300, titled
``Conformity of General Federal Actions to State Implementation
Plans'', was incorporated into the SIP consistent with section 176(c)
of the CAA, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7506(c)), and regulations located in
40 CFR part 93, subpart B, that directed states to include in their
SIPs provisions requiring General Conformity of federal actions to the
applicable implementation plan. In 2005, Congress passed the ``Safe,
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users''
(SAFETEA-LU). Section 6011 of SAFETEA-LU amended section 176(c) of the
CAA to remove the requirement for states to adopt a General Conformity
rule into the SIP. In turn, EPA amended the federal General Conformity
rule at 40 CFR part 51, subpart W, to make state adoption of a General
Conformity rule into the SIP optional rather than mandatory (75 FR
17258). 10 CSR 10-6.300 duplicates federal regulations. After
rescission of the state's General Conformity Rule, federal agency
actions will be subject to the Federal General Conformity Rule.
    CAA section 110(l), 42 U.S.C. 7410(l), states that the
Administrator cannot approve a SIP revision if the revision would
interfere with any applicable requirement concerning attainment and
reasonable further progress or any other applicable requirement. The
federal General Conformity rule contains the same requirements as the
state's General Conformity rule. Therefore, the same requirements will
apply after the state's rule is rescinded and there will be no
associated emissions increase or adverse impact to air quality.
Therefore, the EPA is proposing that this change will not interfere
with: any area's ability to maintain any NAAQS, making reasonable
progress towards natural visibility in Missouri's Class I areas nor any
Class I area in another state Missouri impacts, or any other applicable
requirement.
    The State submission has met the public notice requirements for SIP
submissions in accordance with 40 CFR 51.102. The submission also
satisfied the completeness criteria of 40 CFR part 51, appendix V. The
State provided public notice on this SIP revision from August 16, 2021
to October 7, 2021 and received no comment. In addition, as explained
above, the revision meets the substantive SIP requirements of the CAA,
including section 110 and implementing regulations.

V. What action is the EPA taking?

    The EPA is proposing to approve a SIP revision submitted by the
State of Missouri on April 15, 2021, rescinding the State General
Conformity Rule, 10 CSR 10-6.300. EPA is proposing to determine that
this revision would not interfere with attainment or maintenance of any
NAAQS or with any other CAA requirement because the same requirements
exist in federal law. We are processing this as a proposed action
because we are soliciting comments on this proposed action. Final
rulemaking will occur after consideration of any comments.

VI. Environmental Justice Concerns

    This action proposes to approve the rescission of the state's
General Conformity rule. The state's rule duplicates the federal
General Conformity rule. Once approved all federal actions that would
have been subject to the state rule will be subject to the same
requirements in the federal rule. For this reason, this proposed action
will not result in disproportionately high and adverse human health or
environmental effects on minority populations, low-income populations
and/or indigenous peoples.

VII. Incorporation by Reference

    In this document, the EPA is proposing to amend regulatory text
that includes incorporation by reference. As described in Section II of
this preamble and set forth below in the proposed amendments to 40 CFR
part 52, the EPA is proposing to remove 10 CSR 10-6.300 of the EPA-
Approved Missouri Regulations from the Missouri State Implementation
Plan, which is incorporated by reference in accordance with the
requirements of 1 CFR part 51.

VIII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable
Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, the EPA's role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this
action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and
does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state
law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review
by the Office of Management and Budget under

Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR
3821, January 21, 2011);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of the National Technology
Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTA) because this rulemaking does not
involve technical standards; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
     The SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation
land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated
that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the
rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose substantial
direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified
by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: June 7, 2022.
Meghan A. McCollister,
Regional Administrator, Region 7.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, the EPA proposes to amend
40 CFR part 52 as set forth below:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart AA--Missouri

Sec.  52.1320  [Amended]

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2. In Sec.  52.1320, the table in paragraph (c) is amended by removing
the entry ``10-6.300'' under the heading ``Chapter 6--Air Quality
Standards, Definitions, Sampling and Reference Methods, and Air
Pollution Control Regulations for the State of Missouri''.
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3. In Sec.  52.1323, paragraphs (h) and (j) are revised to read as
follows:

Sec.  52.1323  Approval status.

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    (h) Missouri rule 10 CSR 10-6.300 was rescinded on [date 30 days
after date of publication of final rule in the Federal Register].
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    (j) Missouri rule 10 CSR 10-6.300 was rescinded on [date 30 days
after date of publication of final rule in the Federal Register].
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[Notices]
[Pages 49009-49010]
[FR Doc No: 2017-22889]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #2

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

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2390-002; ER10-2394-004; ER10-2395-004; ER10-
2422-004; ER11-3642-017; ER12-1562-004; ER12-1563-004.
    Applicants: Bicent (California) Malburg LLC, BIV Generation
Company, L.L.C., Cayuga Operating Company, LLC, Colorado Power
Partners, Rocky Mountain Power, LLC, Somerset Operating Company, LLC,
Tanner Street Generation, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of Bicent
(California) Malburg LLC, et al.
    Filed Date: 10/16/17.
    Accession Number: 20171016-5154.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/6/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2414-001.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: 2017-10-16_SA 3042 Crowned Ridge-OTP
Sub GIA (J442) to be effective 8/21/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/16/17.
    Accession Number: 20171016-5169.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/23/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2443-001.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: 2017-10-16_SA 3046 Upland Prairie-
MEC GIA (J455) Sub Appendices to be effective 8/23/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/16/17.
    Accession Number: 20171016-5175.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/23/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2444-001.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: 2017-10-16_SA 3045 Ida Grove-MEC Sub
GIA (J412) to be effective 8/23/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/16/17.
    Accession Number: 20171016-5191.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/23/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-76-000.
    Applicants: Twin Eagle Resource Management, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amend Market-Based Rate
Tariff to be effective 12/16/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/16/17.
    Accession Number: 20171016-5119.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/6/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-77-000.
    Applicants: ISO New England Inc.

    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2018 Capital Budget and
Revised Tariff Sheets for Recovery of 2018 Admin. Costs to be effective
1/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 10/16/17.
    Accession Number: 20171016-5120.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/6/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-78-000.
    Applicants: Bicent (California) Malburg LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Notice of Change in Category
Seller to be effective 10/17/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/16/17.
    Accession Number: 20171016-5124.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/6/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-79-000.
    Applicants: Public Service Electric and Gas Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: PECO PSE&G Amtrak to be
effective 7/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/16/17.
    Accession Number: 20171016-5131.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/6/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-80-000.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: NYISO 205: Comprehensive
Queue Reform to be effective 12/16/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/16/17.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/6/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-81-000.
    Applicants: ISO New England Inc.
    Description: ISO New England Inc. submits Third Quarter 2017
Capital Budget Report.
    Filed Date: 10/16/17.
    Accession Number: 20171016-5157.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/6/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-82-000.
    Applicants: Southern California Edison Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: SCE Two GIAs Syracuse Solar,
LLC and Tours Solar, LLC to be effective 10/17/2017.
    Filed Date: 10/16/17.
    Accession Number: 20171016-5163.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/6/17.

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

    Dated: October 16, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[OMB Control No. 3235-0361, SEC File No. 270-318]

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Form ADV-E

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549-2736

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the ``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget a request for extension of the previously
approved collection of information discussed below.
    Form ADV-E (17 CFR 279.8) is the cover sheet for certificates of
accounting filed pursuant to rule 206(4)-2 under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940 (17 CFR 275.206(4)-2). The rule further requires
that the public accountant file with the Commission a Form ADV-E and
accompanying statement within four business days of the resignation,
dismissal, removal or other termination of its engagement.
    The Commission has estimated that compliance with the requirement
to complete Form ADV-E imposes a total burden of approximately 0.05
hours (3 minutes) per respondent. Based on current information from
advisers registered with the Commission, the Commission staff estimates
that 1,743 filings will be submitted with respect to surprise
examinations and 33 filings will be submitted with respect to
termination of accountants. Based on these estimates, the total
estimated annual burden would be 88.80 hours ((1,743 filings x .05
hours) + (33 filings x .05 hours)).
    The information provided on Form ADV-E is mandatory. Responses will
not be kept confidential. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing
to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does
not display a valid OMB control number.
    The public may view background documentation for this information
collection at the following website: www.reginfo.gov. Find this
particular information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day
Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice
to (i) www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain and (ii) David Bottom,
Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission,
c/o John Pezzullo, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, or by sending
an email to: [email protected].

    Dated: December 28, 2021.
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2018-0030; OMB No. 1660-0002]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Disaster Assistance Registration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, 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 an extension, without change, of a currently approved
information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the Disaster Assistance
Registration collection.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 26, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use
only one of the following means to submit comments:
    (1) Online. Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID
FEMA-2018-0030. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of
Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street SW, Room 8NE, Washington, DC
20472-3100.
    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 via the link in the footer of
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Brian Thompson, Supervisory
Program Specialist, FEMA, Recovery Directorate, at<PHONE_NUMBER> for
further information. You may contact the Records Management Division
for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile
number<PHONE_NUMBER> or email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (Pub. L. 93-288) (the Stafford Act), as
amended, is the legal basis for the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) to provide financial assistance and services to individuals who
apply for disaster assistance benefits in the event of a federally-
declared disaster. Regulations in title 44 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Subpart D, ``Federal Assistance to Individuals and
Households,'' implement the policy and procedures set forth in section
408 of the Stafford Act. This program provides financial assistance
and, if necessary, direct assistance to eligible individuals and
households who, as a direct result of a major disaster, have necessary
expenses and serious needs that are unable to be met through other
means. Individuals and households may apply for assistance
(Registration Intake) under the Individuals and Households program in
person, via telephone, or internet.

Collection of Information

    Title: Disaster Assistance Registration.
    Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change.
    OMB Number: 1660-0002.
    FEMA Forms: FEMA Form 009-0-1T (English) Tele-Registration,
Disaster Assistance Registration; FEMA Form 009-0-1Int (English)
internet, Disaster Assistance Registration; FEMA Form 009-0-2Int
(Spanish) internet, Registro Para Asistencia De Desastre; FEMA Form
009-0-1 (English) Paper Application/Disaster Assistance Registration;
FEMA Form 009-0-2 (Spanish), Solicitud en Papel/Registro Para
Asistencia De Desastre; FEMA Form 009-0-1S (English) Smartphone,
Disaster Assistance Registration; FEMA Form 009-0-2S (Spanish)
Smartphone, Registro Para Asistencia De Desastre; FEMA Form 009-0-3
(English), Declaration and Release; FEMA Form 009-0-4 (Spanish),
Declaraci[oacute]n Autorizaci[oacute]n; FEMA Form 009-0-5 (English),
Manufactured Housing Unit Revocable License and Receipt for Government
Property; FEMA Form 009-0-6 (Spanish), Las Casas Manufacturadas Unidad
Licencia Revocable y Recibo de la Propiedad del Gobierno.
    Abstract: The various forms in this collection are used to collect
pertinent information to provide financial assistance, and if
necessary, direct assistance to eligible individuals and

households who, as a direct result of a major disaster, have necessary
expenses and serious needs that are unable to be met through other
means.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,221,579.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 2,221,579.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 649,816 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $23,094,460
    Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs: $0.
    Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $28,705,098.

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.

William H. Holzerland,
Sr. Director of Information Management, Mission Support, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2015-0001]

Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final notice.

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SUMMARY: New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood
Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways
(hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on
the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities
listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance
Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.
The flood hazard determinations modified by each LOMR will be used to
calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their
contents.

DATES: The effective date for each LOMR is indicated in the table
below.

ADDRESSES: Each LOMR is available for inspection at both the respective
Community Map Repository address listed in the table below and online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
(email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Map Information
eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) makes the final flood hazard determinations as shown in the
LOMRs for each community listed in the table below. Notice of these
modified flood hazard determinations has been published in newspapers
of local circulation and 90 days have elapsed since that publication.
The Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation has resolved any
appeals resulting from this notification.
    The modified flood hazard determinations are made pursuant to
section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C.
4105, and are in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Act of
1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq., and with 44 CFR part 65.
    For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is
shown and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
    The new or modified flood hazard information is the basis for the
floodplain management measures that the community is required either to
adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to remain
qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP).
    This new or modified flood hazard information, together with the
floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum
that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the
community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent
in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any
time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies
established by other Federal, State, or regional entities.
    This new or modified flood hazard determinations are used to meet
the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and also are used to
calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new
buildings, and for the contents in those buildings. The changes in
flood hazard determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
    Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to
review the final flood hazard information available at the address
cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service
Center at www.msc.fema.gov.

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

    Dated: June 16, 2015.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation, Department
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                      Location and case    Chief executive officer       Community map                                        Community
         State and county                    No.                 of community              repository       Effective date of  modification      No.
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Arkansas:
    Johnson (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of Clarksville   The Honorable Billy        205 Walnut Street,     April 30, 2015.................       050112
     1472).                          (14-06-3379P).        Helms, Mayor, City of      Clarksville, AR
                                                           Clarksville, 205 Walnut    72830.
                                                           Street, Clarksville, AR
                                                           72830.
    Johnson (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Herman H.    Johnson County, 215    April 30, 2015.................       050441
     1472).                          of Johnson County     Houston, Johnson County    West Main Street,
                                     (14-06-3379P).        Judge, 215 West Main       Clarksville, AR
                                                           Street, Clarksville, AR    72830.
                                                           72830.
Delaware:
    New Castle (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Thomas P.    New Castle County      January 30, 2015...............       105085
     1476).                          of New Castle         Gordon, New Castle         Government Center,
                                     County (14-03-        County Executive, 87       87 Reads Way, New
                                     0976P).               Reads Way, New Castle,     Castle, DE 19720.
                                                           DE 19720.
Louisiana:
    Ouachita (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Shane        Ouachita Parish,       March 27, 2015.................       220135
     1472).                          of Ouachita Parish    Smiley, Ouachita Parish    Floodplain Manager's
                                     (13-06-0061P).        Police Jury President,     Office, 1650 DeSiard
                                                           301 South Grand Street,    Street, Suite 202,
                                                           Suite 201, Monroe, LA      Monroe, LA 71201.
                                                           71201.
Maryland:

    Worcester (FEMA Docket No.: B-  Town of Ocean City    The Honorable Richard W.   Planning and Zoning    April 17, 2015.................       245207
     1472).                          (14-03-1788P).        Meehan, Mayor, Town of     Division, 301 North
                                                           Ocean City, P.O. Box       Baltimore Avenue,
                                                           158, Ocean City, MD        Ocean City, MD 21842.
                                                           21843.
    Worcester (FEMA Docket No.: B-  Town of Ocean City    The Honorable Richard W.   Planning and Zoning    April 17, 2015.................       245207
     1472).                          (14-03-1789P).        Meehan, Mayor, Town of     Division, 301 North
                                                           Ocean City, P.O. Box       Baltimore Avenue,
                                                           158, Ocean City, MD        Ocean City, MD 21842.
                                                           21843.
Mississippi:
    Harrison (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Gulfport (14- Mr. Marshall Pemberton,    Department of Urban    March 30, 2015.................       285253
     1467).                          04-8258P).            Mississippi State          Development,
                                                           Floodplain                 Building Code
                                                           Administrator, P.O. Box    Services, 2200 15th
                                                           267, Jackson, MS 39205.    Street, Trailer B5,
                                                                                Gulfport, MS 39501.
    Harrison (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Unincorporated areas  Mr. Marshall Pemberton,    Harrison County Code   March 30, 2015.................       285255
     1467).                          of Harrison County    Mississippi State          Office, 15309
                                     (14-04-8258P).        Floodplain                 Community Road,
                                                           Administrator, P.O. Box    Gulfport, MS 39503.
                                                           267, Jackson, MS 39205.
New Mexico: Taos (FEMA Docket No.:  Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Tom          Taos County            April 3, 2015..................       350078
 B-1472).                            of Taos County (14-   Blankenhorn, Chairman,     Administrative
                                     06-2951P).            Taos County Commission,    Complex, 105
                                                           105 Albright Street,       Albright Street,
                                                           Suite A, Taos, NM 87571.   Suite H, Taos, NM
                                                                                87571.
Oklahoma:
    Cleveland (FEMA Docket No.: B-  City of Moore (14-06- Mr. Stephen O. Eddy,       City Hall, 301 North   April 2, 2015..................       400044
     1467).                          2112P).               Manager, City of Moore,    Broadway Street,
                                                           301 North Broadway         Moore, OK 73160.
                                                           Street, Moore, OK 73160.
    Garfield (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Enid (14-06-  Mr. Jerald Gilbert,        City Hall, 401 West    April 16, 2015.................       400062
     1472).                          2061P).               Manager, City of Enid,     Owen K. Garriott
                                                           401 West Owen K.           Road, Enid, OK 73701.
                                                           Garriott Road, Enid, OK
                                                           73701.
Pennsylvania:
    Allegheny (FEMA Docket No.: B-  City of Pittsburgh    The Honorable William      Department of City     January 29, 2015...............       420063
     1476).                          (14-03-1501P).        Peduto, Mayor, City of     Planning, 200 Ross
                                                           Pittsburgh, 512 City       Street, 4th Floor,
                                                           County Building, 414       Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
                                                           Grant Street,
                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
    Bucks (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Borough of New Hope   Mr. John Burke, Manager,   Borough Hall, 123 New  March 17, 2015.................       420195
     1476).                          (14-03-1346P).        Borough of New Hope, 123   Street, New Hope, PA
                                                           New Street, New Hope, PA   18938.
                                                           18938.
    Montgomery (FEMA Docket No.: B- Borough of Ambler     The Honorable Jeanne       Borough Hall, 122      April 3, 2015..................       420947
     1467).                          (14-03-0829P).        Sorg, Mayor, Borough of    East Butler Avenue,
                                                           Ambler, 122 East Butler    Ambler, PA 19002.
                                                           Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002.
Texas:
    Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of San Antonio   The Honorable Ivy R.       Department of Public   April 22, 2015.................       480045
     1472).                          (14-06-3279P).        Taylor, Mayor, City of     Works, Storm Water
                                                           San Antonio, P.O. Box      Engineering, 1901
                                                           839966, San Antonio, TX    South Alamo Street,
                                                           78283.                     2nd Floor, San
                                                                                Antonio, TX 78204.
    Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of San Antonio   The Honorable Ivy R.       Transportation and     February 12, 2015..............       480045
     1476).                          (14-06-3621P).        Taylor, Mayor, City of     Capital Improvements
                                                           San Antonio, P.O. Box      Department, Storm
                                                           839966, San Antonio, TX    Water Division, 1901
                                                           78283.                     South Alamo Street,
                                                                                2nd Floor, San
                                                                                Antonio, TX 78204.
    Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Nelson W.    Bexar County Public    April 22, 2015.................       480035
     1472).                          of Bexar County (14-  Wolff, Bexar County        Works Department,
                                     06-3279P).            Judge, Paul Elizondo       233 North Pecos-La
                                                           Tower, 101 West Nueva      Trinidad Street,
                                                           Street, 10th Floor, San    Suite 420, San
                                                           Antonio, TX 78205.         Antonio, TX 78207.
    Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Nelson W.    Bexar County Public    February 12, 2015..............       480035
     1476).                          of Bexar County (14-  Wolff, Bexar County        Works Department,
                                     06-3621P).            Judge, Paul Elizondo       233 North Pecos-La
                                                           Tower, 101 West Nueva      Trinidad Street,
                                                           Street, 10th Floor, San    Suite 420, San
                                                           Antonio, TX 78205.         Antonio, TX 78207.
    Burnet (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas  The Honorable James        Burnet County          December 8, 2014...............       481209
     1444).                          of Burnet County      Oakley, Burnet County      Courthouse, 220
                                     (14-06-1364P).        Judge, 220 South Pierce    South Pierce Street,
                                                           Street, Burnet, TX 78611.  Burnet, TX 78611.
    Collin (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Murphy (14-   The Honorable Eric Barna,  City Hall, 206 North   April 10, 2015.................       480137
     1472).                          06-1945P).            Mayor, City of Murphy,     Murphy Road, Murphy,
                                                           206 North Murphy Road,     TX 75094.
                                                           Murphy, TX 75094.
    Collin (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Sachse (14-   The Honorable Mike Felix,  City Hall, 3815        April 10, 2015.................       480186
     1472).                          06-1945P).            Mayor, City of Sachse,     Sachse Road,
                                                           3815 Sachse Road,          Building B, Sachse,
                                                           Building B, Sachse, TX     TX 75048.
                                                           75048.
    Dallas (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Farmers       The Honorable Bob Phelps,  City Hall, 13000       February 2, 2015...............       480174
     1476).                          Branch (14-06-        Mayor, City of Farmers     William Dodson
                                     2597P).               Branch, 13000 William      Parkway, Farmers
                                                           Dodson Parkway, Farmers    Branch, TX 75234.
                                                           Branch, TX 75234.
    Dallas (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Town of Highland      The Honorable Joel T.      Public Works           February 13, 2015..............       480178
     1476).                          Park (14-06-0617P).   Williams, III, Mayor,      Department, 4700
                                                           Town of Highland Park,     Drexel Drive,
                                                           4700 Drexel Drive,         Highland Park, Texas
                                                           Highland Park, Texas       75205.
                                                           75205.
    Denton (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Town of Northlake     The Honorable Peter        Town Hall, 1400 FM     April 8, 2015..................       480782
     1467).                          (14-06-3449P).        Dewing, Mayor, Town of     407, Northlake, TX
                                                           Northlake, 1400 FM 407,    76247.
                                                           Northlake, TX 76247.
    Denton (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Town of Trophy Club   The Honorable Nick         Town Hall, 100         April 7, 2015..................       481606
     1472).                          (14-06-1550P).        Sanders, Mayor, Town of    Municipal Drive,
                                                           Trophy Club, 100           Trophy Club, TX
                                                           Municipal Drive, Trophy    76262.
                                                           Club, TX 76262.

    Denton (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Mary Horn,   Denton County          April 9, 2015..................       480774
     1467).                          of Denton County      Denton County Judge, 110   Government Center,
                                     (14-06-2427P).        West Hickory Street, 2nd   1505 East McKinney
                                                           Floor, Denton, TX 76201.   Street, Suite 175,
                                                                                Denton, TX 76209.
    Denton (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Mary Horn,   Denton County          April 8, 2015..................       480774
     1467).                          of Denton County      Denton County Judge, 110   Government Center,
                                     (14-06-3449P).        West Hickory Street, 2nd   1505 East McKinney
                                                           Floor, Denton, TX 76201.   Street, Suite 175,
                                                                                Denton, TX 76209.
    Ector (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Odessa (14-   The Honorable David        City Hall, 411 West    February 10, 2015..............       480206
     1476).                          06-2873P).            Turner, Mayor, City of     8th Street, 4th
                                                           Odessa, P.O. Box 4398,     Floor, Odessa, TX
                                                           Odessa, TX 79760.          79761.
    El Paso (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of El Paso (14-  The Honorable Oscar        Land Development, 801  April 24, 2015.................       480214
     1472).                          06-3838P).            Leeser, Mayor, City of     Texas Avenue, El
                                                           El Paso, 300 North         Paso, TX 79901.
                                                           Campbell Street, El
                                                           Paso, TX 79901.
    Ellis (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Grand         The Honorable Ron Jensen,  Engineering            April 16, 2015.................       485472
     1475).                          Prairie (14-06-       Mayor, City of Grand       Department, 206 West
                                     4417P).               Prairie, P.O. Box          Church Street, Grand
                                                           534045, Grand Prairie,     Prairie, TX 75050.
                                                           TX 75053.
    Ellis (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Midlothian    The Honorable Bill         City Hall, 104 West    April 16, 2015.................       480801
     1475).                          (14-06-2291P).        Houston, Mayor, City of    Avenue E,
                                                           Midlothian, 104 West       Midlothian, TX 76065.
                                                           Avenue E, Midlothian, TX
                                                           76065.
    Ellis (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Midlothian    The Honorable Bill         City Hall, 104 West    April 16, 2015.................       480801
     1475).                          (14-06-4417P).        Houston, Mayor, City of    Avenue E,
                                                           Midlothian, 104 West       Midlothian, TX 76065.
                                                           Avenue E, Midlothian, TX
                                                           76065.
    Ellis (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Carol Bush,  Ellis County           April 16, 2015.................       480798
     1475).                          of Ellis County (14-  Ellis County Judge, 101    Courthouse, 101 West
                                     06-4417P).            West Main Street,          Main Street,
                                                           Waxahachie, TX 75165.      Waxahachie, TX 75165.
    Ellis (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Waxahachie    The Honorable Kevin        401 South Rogers       January 29, 2015...............       480211
     1476).                          (13-06-4294P).        Strength, Mayor, City of   Street, Waxahachie,
                                                           Waxahachie, 401 South      TX 75165.
                                                           Rogers Street,
                                                           Waxahachie, TX 75165.
    Fort Bend (FEMA Docket No.: B-  Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Robert       Fort Bend County       April 23, 2015.................       480228
     1472).                          of Fort Bend County   Hebert, Fort Bend County   Engineering
                                     (14-06-3369P).        Judge, 401 Jackson         Department, 1124
                                                           Street, Richmond, TX       Blume Road,
                                                           77469.                     Rosenberg, TX 77471.
    Grayson (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Town of Gunter (14-   The Honorable Charles      Town Hall, 418 West    February 3, 2015...............       480832
     1476).                          06-0033P).            Skeen, Mayor Pro Tem and   Main Street, Gunter,
                                                           Councilman, Town of        TX 75058.
                                                           Gunter, P.O. Box 349,
                                                           Gunter, TX 75058.
    Grayson (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Bill         Grayson County         February 3, 2015...............       480829
     1476).                          of Grayson County     Magers, Grayson County     Courthouse, 100 West
                                     (14-06-0033P).        Judge, 100 West Houston    Houston Street,
                                                           Street, Sherman, TX        Sherman, TX 75090.
                                                           75090.
    Harris (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Houston (13-  The Honorable Annise D.    Floodplain Management  April 9, 2015..................       480296
     1472).                          06-4126P).            Parker, Mayor, City of     Office, 1002
                                                           Houston, P.O. Box 1562,    Washington Avenue,
                                                           Houston, TX 77251.         3rd Floor, Houston,
                                                                                TX 77002.
    Harris (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Edward M.    Harris County Permit   April 9, 2015..................       480287
     1472).                          of Harris County      Emmett, Harris County      Office, 10555
                                     (13-06-4126P).        Judge, 1001 Preston        Northwest Freeway,
                                                           Street, Suite 911,         Suite 120, Houston,
                                                           Houston, TX 77002.         TX 77092.
    Harris (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Edward M.    Harris County Permit   April 8, 2015..................       480287
     1472).                          of Harris County      Emmett, Harris County      Office, 10555
                                     (14-06-1809P).        Judge, 1001 Preston        Northwest Freeway,
                                                           Street, Suite 911,         Suite 120, Houston,
                                                           Houston, TX 77002.         TX 77092.
    Harris (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Edward M.    Harris County Permit   April 8, 2015..................       480287
     1472).                          of Harris County      Emmett, Harris County      Office, 10555
                                     (14-06-3886P).        Judge, 1001 Preston        Northwest Freeway,
                                                           Street, Suite 911,         Suite 120, Houston,
                                                           Houston, TX 77002.         TX 77092.
    Hays (FEMA Docket No.: B-1467)  Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Bert Cobb,   Hays County            March 30, 2015.................       480321
                                     of Hays County (14-   MD, Hays County Judge,     Development Services
                                     06-2877P).            111 East San Antonio       Department, 2171
                                                           Street, Suite 300, San     Yarrington Road, San
                                                           Marcos, TX 78666.          Marcos, TX 78667.
    Lampasas (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Wayne L.     Lampasas County        December 8, 2014...............       480899
     1476).                          of Lampasas County    Boultinghouse, Lampasas    Courthouse, County
                                     (14-06-1364P).        County Judge, P.O. Box     Judge's Office, 501
                                                           231, Lampasas, TX 76550.   East 4th Street,
                                                                                Lampasas, TX 76550.
    Midland (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of Odessa (14-   The Honorable David        City Hall, 411 West    April 14, 2015.................       480206
     1472).                          06-2140P).            Turner, Mayor, City of     8th Street, 4th
                                                           Odessa, P.O. Box 4398,     Floor, Odessa, TX
                                                           Odessa, TX 79760.          79761.
    Midland (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Michael R.   Midland County, City   April 14, 2015.................       481239
     1472).                          of Midland County     Bradford, Midland County   of Midland
                                     (14-06-2140P).        Judge, 500 North Loraine   Engineering
                                                           Street, Suite 1100,        Services, 300 North
                                                           Midland, TX 79701.         Loraine Street,
                                                                                Suite 510, Midland,
                                                                                TX 79701.
    Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of Grand         The Honorable Ron Jensen,  Engineering            April 1, 2015..................       485472
     1476).                          Prairie (14-06-       Mayor, City of Grand       Department, 206 West
                                     1709P).               Prairie, P.O. Box          Church Street, Grand
                                                           534045, Grand Prairie,     Prairie, TX 75050.
                                                           TX 75053.
    Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of River Oaks    The Honorable Herman       4900 River Oaks        April 3, 2015..................       480609
     1472).                          (14-06-2601P).        Earwood, Mayor, City of    Boulevard, River
                                                           River Oaks, 4900 River     Oaks, TX 76114.
                                                           Oaks Boulevard, River
                                                           Oaks, TX 76114.
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Chlorpyrifos Epidemiology Study Data De-identification Discussion  July 31, 2018; 1:00 PM EDT Teleconference                                         Participants CDC:  Jennifer Madans EPA:  Anna Lowit, David Miller, James Nguyen, Dana Friedman

Meeting Summary EPA contacted Jennifer Madans at the CDC to discuss HIPAA and data de-identification issues as it relates to the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health Study.  Dr. Madans indicated there are some datasets that cannot be deidentified given the nature of the data and specified that geographic location is one of the variables that makes something highly identifiable.  Dr. Madans noted that for those cases, there is the possibility of allowing the data to be viewed in a secure data center.


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-525-000]

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket
Authorization

    Take notice that on September 21, 2020, Columbia Gas Transmission,
LLC, 700 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002-2700, filed in Docket
No. CP20-525-000 a prior notice request pursuant to section 157.205 and
157.213 of the Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act, for
authorization to construct and operate one new injection/withdrawal
storage well and related pipelines and appurtenances in Columbia's
Lucas Storage Field in Richland County, Ohio (Lucas 12617 New Well
Project). Columbia states that the proposed well will have no impact on
how the Lucas Storage Field is operated. There will be no change in the
certificated physical parameters of the field, including existing
boundary, total inventory, reservoir pressure, reservoir and buffer
boundaries, or the certificated storage capacity, all as more fully set
forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open
to public inspection.
    The filing is available for review on the Commission's website web
at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket
number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,
(202) 502-8659. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to
the Commission's Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation
declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020.
    Any questions concerning this application should be directed to
Sorana Linder, Director, Modernization & Certificates, Columbia Gas
Transmission, LLC, 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 700, Houston, Texas
77002-2700, at<PHONE_NUMBER> or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Any person or the Commission's staff may, within 60 days after
issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule
214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to
intervene or notice of intervention and pursuant to section 157.205 of
the regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205), a protest to the
request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the
proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day
after the time allowed for filing a protest. If a protest is filed and
not withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time for filing a
protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for
authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's
public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of
Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and
state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary
reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations
within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's EA.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenter's will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list and will be
notified of any meetings associated with the Commission's environmental
review process. Environmental commenter's will not be required to serve
copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party
commenters, will not receive copies of all documents filed by other
parties or issued by the Commission and will not have the right to seek
court review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFile'' link at
http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically may mail
similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other
carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland
20852.

    Dated: September 28, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

 Docket Number FRA-2010-0154

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or
Modification of a Railroad Signal System

    Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 235 and
49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance
or modification of the signal system as detailed below.
    Applicant: Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company: Mr. John B.
Mitchell, Deputy Chief of Engineering Operations, Massachusetts Bay
Commuter Railroad Company, 32 Cobble Hill Road--Suite 3, Somerville, MA
02143-4431.
    The Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR) seeks
approval of the proposed modification of the signal system on the
Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line from milepost (MP) 1.4 Swift Interlocking,
in Sommerville, Massachusetts, to but not including MP 25.6 CP--Martin
St., in Acton, MA. By contract with the owner, the Massachusetts Bay
Transportation Authority (MBTA), and in conjunction with the Small
Starts American Recovery and Rehabilitation Act (ARRA), MBCR will be
installing electronic track circuits on both tracks 1 and 2 to
facilitate a bi-directional operation. New interlockings will be
installed at MP 6, Horgan; MP 9, Beaver Brook; MP 10, Moody; MP 18,
Hills; and MP 25, Maynard Junction. All interlockings will be equipped
with colorlight LED type signal heads and electric switch machines.
    The interlockings at West Cambridge, Hill Crossing, and Clematis
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68896-68899]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-98621; File No. SR-CBOE-2023-054]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 4.13

September 28, 2023.
    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 September 28, 2023, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (``Exchange'' or ``Cboe
Options'') 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 by the Exchange. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``Cboe Options'') proposes
to amend Rule 4.13. The text of the proposed rule change is provided
below.

(additions are italicized; deletions are [bracketed])

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Rules of Cboe Exchange, Inc.

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Rule 4.13. Series of Index Options

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    (e) Nonstandard Expirations Program.
    (1) Weekly Expirations. The Exchange may open for trading Weekly
Expirations on any broad-based index eligible for standard options
trading to expire on any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or
Friday (other than the third Friday-of-the-month or days that
coincide with an EOM expiration). [In addition, the Exchange may
also open for trading Weekly Expirations on S&P 500 Index and Mini-
S&P 500 Index options to expire on any Tuesday or Thursday (other
than days that coincide with an EOM expiration).] Weekly Expirations
shall be subject to all provisions of this Rule and treated the same
as options on the same underlying index that expire on the third
Friday of the expiration month; provided, however, that Weekly
Expirations shall be P.M.-settled and new series in Weekly
Expirations may be added up to and including on the expiration date
for an expiring Weekly Expiration.
    The maximum number of expirations that may be listed for each
Weekly Expiration (i.e., a Monday expiration, Tuesday expiration,
Wednesday expiration, Thursday

expiration, or Friday expiration, as applicable) in a given class is
the same as the maximum number of expirations permitted in Rule
4.13(a)(2) for standard options on the same broad-based index.
Weekly Expirations need not be for consecutive Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday expirations as applicable; however,
the expiration date of a non-consecutive expiration may not be
beyond what would be considered the last expiration date if the
maximum number of expirations were listed consecutively. Weekly
Expirations that are first listed in a given class may expire up to
four weeks from the actual listing date. If the Exchange lists EOMs
and Weekly Expirations as applicable in a given class, the Exchange
will list an EOM instead of a Weekly Expiration that expires on the
same day in the given class. Other expirations in the same class are
not counted as part of the maximum number of Weekly Expirations for
an applicable broad-based index class. If the Exchange is not open
for business on a respective Monday, the normally Monday expiring
Weekly Expirations will expire on the following business day. If the
Exchange is not open for business on a respective Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, the normally Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, or Friday expiring Weekly Expirations will expire on the
previous business day. If two different Weekly Expirations [on S&P
500 Index or Mini-S&P 500 Index options] would expire on the same
day because the Exchange is not open for business on a certain
weekday, the Exchange will list only one of such Weekly Expirations.
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    The text of the proposed rule change is also available on the
Exchange's website (http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/CBOELegalRegulatoryHome.aspx), at the Exchange's Office of the
Secretary, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 4.13(e), which governs its
Nonstandard Expirations Program (``Program''), to permit P.M.-settled
options on any broad-based index eligible for standard options trading
that expire on Tuesday or Thursday. Currently under the Program, the
Exchange is permitted to list P.M.-settled options on any broad-based
index eligible for standard trading that expire on: (1) any Monday,
Wednesday, or Friday (other than the third Friday-of-the-month or days
that coincide with an EOM expiration (as defined below) and, with
respect to options on the S&P 500 Index (``SPX options'') and the Mini-
S&P 500 Index (``XSP options'') any Tuesday or Thursday (``Weekly
Expirations'') and (2) the last trading day of the month (``End of
Month Expirations'' or ``EOMs'').\3\ The Exchange notes that permitting
Tuesday and Thursday expirations for all broad-based indexes, as
proposed, would be in addition to the options with Monday, Wednesday
and Friday expirations that the Exchange may (and does) already list on
those indexes, as they are permissible Weekly Expirations for options
on a broad-based index pursuant to Rule 4.13(e)(1). The proposal merely
expands the availability of Tuesday and Thursday Weekly Expirations,
and thus all Weekly Expirations available under the Program, to all
broad-based indexes eligible for standard options trading, on which the
Exchange may currently list Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Weekly
expirations under the Program.
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    The Program for Weekly Expirations will apply to any broad-based
index option with Tuesday and Thursday expirations in the same manner
as it currently applies to all other P.M.-settled broad-based index
options with Monday, Wednesday, and Friday expirations and to SPX and
XSP options with Tuesday and Thursday expirations. Specifically, as set
forth in Rule 4.13(e), Weekly Expirations, including the proposed
Tuesday and Thursday expirations, are subject to all provisions of Rule
4.13 and treated the same as options on the same underlying index that
expire on the third Friday of the expiration month; provided, however,
that Weekly Expirations are P.M.-settled, and new series in Weekly
Expirations may be added up to and including on the expiration date for
an expiring Weekly Expiration.
    The maximum number of expirations that may be listed for each
Weekly Expiration (i.e., a Monday expiration, Tuesday expiration,
Wednesday expiration, Thursday expiration, or Friday expiration, as
applicable) in a given class is the same as the maximum number of
expirations permitted in Rule 4.13(a)(2) for standard options on the
same broad-based index. Weekly Expirations need not be for consecutive
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday expirations as
applicable; however, the expiration date of a nonconsecutive expiration
may not be beyond what would be considered the last expiration date if
the maximum number of expirations were listed consecutively. Weekly
Expirations that are first listed in a given class may expire up to
four weeks from the actual listing date. If the Exchange lists EOMs and
Weekly Expirations as applicable in a given class, the Exchange will
list an EOM instead of a Weekly Expiration that expires on the same day
in the given class. Other expirations in the same class are not counted
as part of the maximum number of Weekly Expirations for an applicable
broad-based index class. If the Exchange is not open for business on a
respective Monday, the normally Monday expiring Weekly Expirations will
expire on the following business day. If the Exchange is not open for
business on a respective Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, the
normally Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday expiring Weekly
Expirations will expire on the previous business day. If two different
Weekly Expirations on a broad-based index would expire on the same day
because the Exchange is not open for business on a certain weekday, the
Exchange will list only one of such Weekly Expirations. In addition,
like all Weekly Expirations, pursuant to Rule 4.13(e)(3), transactions
in expiring broad-based index options with Tuesday and Thursday
expirations may be effected on the Exchange between the hours of 9:30
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on their last trading day (Eastern Time).
    The Exchange believes that that the introduction of Tuesday and
Thursday expirations for all broad-based index options (rather than
offering those expirations for just two indexes) will expand hedging
tools available to market participants while also providing greater
trading opportunities, regardless of in which index option market they
participate. By offering expanded Tuesday and Thursday expirations
along with the current Monday, Wednesday and Friday expirations, the
proposed rule change will allow market participants to purchase options
on all broad-based index options available for trading on the Exchange
in a manner more aligned with specific timing needs and more
effectively tailor their investment and

hedging strategies and manage their portfolios. In particular, the
proposed rule change will allow market participants to roll their
positions on more trading days, thus with more precision, spread risk
across more trading days and incorporate daily changes in the markets,
which may reduce the premium cost of buying protection.
    The Exchange believes there is sufficient investor interest and
demand in Tuesday and Thursday expirations for broad-based index
options beyond SPX and XSP to warrant inclusion in the Program and that
the Program, as amended, will continue to provide investors with
additional means of managing their risk exposures and carrying out
their investment objectives.\4\ With regard to the impact of this
proposal on system capacity, the Exchange has analyzed its capacity and
represents that it believes that the Exchange and OPRA have the
necessary systems capacity to handle any potential additional traffic
associated with trading of broad-based index options with Tuesday and
Thursday expirations. The Exchange does not believe that its Trading
Permit Holders (``TPHs'') will experience any capacity issues as a
result of this proposal and represents that it will monitor the trading
volume associated with any possible additional options series listed as
a result of this proposal and the effect (if any) of these additional
series on market fragmentation and on the capacity of the Exchange's
automated systems.
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    \4\ The Exchange currently lists Tuesday and Thursday
expirations in SPX and XSP options pursuant to the Program. The
Exchange also already allows options on broad-based indexes to
expire on Tuesdays for normally Monday or Wednesday expiring options
when the Exchange is not open for business on a respective Monday or
Wednesday (as applicable), and already allows options on broad-based
indexes to expire on Thursdays for normally Friday expiring options
when the Exchange is not open for business on a respective Friday.
Also, EOM options in any broad-based indexes may currently be listed
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular,
the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.\5\ Specifically, the
Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \6\ requirements that the rules of an exchange be
designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing,
settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitation
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. Additionally,
the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \7\ requirement that the rules of an exchange not be
designed to permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers,
brokers, or dealers.
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
    \7\ Id.
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    In particular, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change
will remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open
market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect
investors and the public interest. The Exchange believes that that the
introduction of Tuesday and Thursday expirations for all broad-based
index options (rather than offering those expirations for just two
indexes) will provide investors with expanded hedging tools and greater
trading opportunities and flexibility, regardless of in which index
option market they participate. As a result, investors will have
additional means to manage their risk exposures and carry out their
investment objectives. By offering expanded Tuesday and Thursday
expirations along with the current Monday, Wednesday and Friday
expirations, the proposed rule change will allow market participants to
purchase options on all broad-based index options available for trading
on the Exchange in a manner more aligned with specific timing needs and
more effectively tailor their investment and hedging strategies and
manage their portfolios. For example, the proposed rule change will
allow market participants to roll their positions on more trading days,
thus with more precision, spread risk across more trading days and
incorporate daily changes in the markets, which may reduce the premium
cost of buying protection. The Exchange represents that it believes
that it has the necessary systems capacity to support any additional
traffic associated with trading of options on all broad-based index
options with Tuesday and Thursday expirations and does not believe that
its TPHs will experience any capacity issues as a result of this
proposal.
    The Commission previously recognized that listing Tuesday and
Thursday expirations for SPX and XSP options was consistent with the
Act.\8\ The Commission noted that Tuesday and Thursday expirations in
these index options would ``offer additional investment options to
investors and may be useful for their investment or hedging objectives
. . . .'' \9\ The Exchange also notes it previously listed P.M.-settled
broad-based index options with weekly expirations pursuant to a pilot
program, so the Commission could monitor the impact of P.M. settlement
of cash-settled index derivatives on the underlying cash markets (while
recognizing that these risks may have been mitigated given enhanced
closing procedures in use in the primary equity markets); however, the
Commission recently approved a proposed rule change to make that pilot
program permanent. The Commission noted that the data it reviewed in
connection with the pilot demonstrated that these options (including
SPX and XSP options with Tuesday and Thursday expirations) ``benefitted
investors and other market participants by providing more flexible
trading and hedging opportunities while also having no disruptive
impact on the market'' and were thus consistent with the Act.\10\ The
proposed rule change is consistent with these findings, as it will
benefit investors and other market participants that participate in the
markets for broad-based index options other than SPX and XSP options in
the same manner by providing them with more flexible trading and
hedging opportunities. Additionally, the Exchange does not believe the
listing of additional P.M.-settled options on other broad-based indexes
will have any significant economic impact on the underlying component
securities surrounding the close as a result of expiring p.m.-settled
options or impact market quality, based on the data provided to and
reviewed by the Commission (and the Commission's own conclusions based
on that review, as noted above) and due to the significant changes in
closing procedures in the decades since index options moved to a.m.-
settlement.\11\
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    \8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 94682 (April 12,
2022), 87 FR 22993, 22994 (April 18, 2022) (SR-CBOE-2022-005)
(approval of proposed rule change to list P.M.-settled SPX options
that expire on Tuesdays and Thursdays) (``Daily SPX Option
Approval''); and 95795 (September 15, 2022), 87 FR 57745, 57746
(September 21, 2022) (SR-CBOE-2022-039) (approval of proposed rule
change to list P.M.-settled XSP options that expire on Tuesdays and
Thursdays) (``Daily XSP Option Approval'').
    \9\ See Daily SPX Option Approval at 22995; and Daily XSP Option
Approval at 57746.
    \10\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 98456 at 10-11
(September 20, 2023) (SR-CBOE-2023-020).
    \11\ See id.

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

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange does not
believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on
intramarket competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act because options on broad-based
indexes with Tuesday and Thursday expirations will be available to all
market participants. By listing options on all available broad-based
indexes that expire on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the proposed rule change
will provide all investors that participate in the markets for options
on all broad-based indexes available for trading on the Exchange with
greater trading and hedging opportunities and flexibility to meet their
investment and hedging needs, which are already available for SPX and
XSP options. Additionally, Tuesday and Thursday expiring broad-based
index options will trade in the same manner as Weekly Expirations
currently trade, including Tuesday and Thursday expiring SPX and XSP
options.
    The Exchange does not believe that the proposal to list options on
all broad-based indexes with Tuesday and Thursday expirations will
impose any burden on intermarket competition that is not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act because these
options are proprietary Exchange products. Other exchanges offer
nonstandard expiration programs for index options as well as short-term
options programs for certain equity options (including options on
certain exchange-traded funds that track broad-based indexes) that
expire on Tuesdays and Thursdays \12\ and are welcome to similarly
propose to list Tuesday and Thursday options on those index or equity
products. To the extent that the addition of options on additional
broad-based indexes that expire on Tuesdays and Thursdays being
available for trading on the Exchange makes the Exchange a more
attractive marketplace to market participants at other exchanges, such
market participants are free to elect to become market participants on
the Exchange.
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    \12\ See, e.g., Nasdaq PHLX, LLC Options 4A, Section 12
(permitting nonstandard expirations, including expirations on
Tuesdays and Thursdays, for Nasdaq-100 index options and Nasdaq 100-
Micro index options); and Nasdaq ISE, LLC Options 4, Section 5,
Supplementary Material .03 (permitting short-term options series
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C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the
proposed rule change.

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 Exchange consents, the Commission will:
    A. by order approve or disapprove such 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 (https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
file number SR-CBOE-2023-054 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-CBOE-2023-054. 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 website (https://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 website 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
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. Do not
include personal identifiable information in submissions; you should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. We
may redact in part or withhold entirely from publication submitted
material that is obscene or subject to copyright protection. All
submissions should refer to file number SR-CBOE-2023-054 and should be
submitted on or before October 25, 2023.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\13\
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    \13\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
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