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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0448; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-055-AD;
Amendment 39-18048; AD 2014-25-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R,
and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and
Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of
early ruptures on the levers of the nose landing gear (NLG) sequence
valve. This AD requires a one-time inspection for damage of the landing
gear sequence valve levers and pin shearing indicating areas on the NLG
and the main landing gears (MLGs); and depending on findings, replacing
the sequence valve and lever, or doing a one-time inspection to detect
interference between control rods and sequence valves and corrective
actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
interference between a landing gear leg and door, which could result in
failure of that landing gear to extend and could damage the airplane
and injure occupants.

DATES: This AD becomes effective January 20, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 20,
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0448; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A300
series airplanes; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively
called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Airbus Model A310 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 16, 2014
(79 FR 41459).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0058, dated March 11, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300
series airplanes; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively
called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Airbus Model A310 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Operators have reported five cases of early ruptures on levers
of the nose landing gear (NLG) sequence valve.
    Analysis showed that these fatigue ruptures were due to an
incorrect adjustment of the mechanical links. As the design of the
main landing gear (MLG) sequence valve lever is similar, there is
sufficient reason to assume that these parts are similarly affected
by fatigue.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
interference between landing gear leg and door and consequent
failure of the landing gear to extend, possibly resulting in damage
to the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection of the sequence valve control lever [for damage,
which could include cracking or deformation], of the adjustment of
the control rod between doors and landing gear sequence valve and
depending on inspections results, accomplishment of applicable
corrective actions.

    The corrective actions include adjusting the control rod between
the door and the sequence valves; adjusting mechanical linkages; and
replacing/installing a serviceable valve and lever. You may examine the
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0448-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 41459, July 16,
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 41459, July 16, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 41459, July 16, 2014).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $43,520, or $340 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take up to 9 work-hours and require parts costing up to $42,000, for a
cost of $42,765 per product. We have no way of determining the number
of aircraft that might need these actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0448; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2014-25-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-18048. Docket No. FAA-2014-0448;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-055-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective January 20, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and
B4-203 airplanes.
    (2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R,
F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
    (3) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325
airplanes.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of early ruptures on the levers
of the nose landing gear (NLG) sequence valve. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct interference between a landing gear leg and
door, which could result in failure of that landing gear to extend,
and could damage the airplane and injure occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Service Information

    Do the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD in
accordance with the applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of this AD.
    (1) For Model A300 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-
0464, dated July 17, 2012.
    (2) For Model A300-600 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-
32-6110, dated July 17, 2012.
    (3) For Model A310 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A310-32-
2146, dated July 17, 2012.

(h) Inspections and Corrective Actions

    Within 4,000 flight cycles, 6,000 flight hours, or 30 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a
detailed inspection of each sequence valve lever and pin shearing
indicating area on the nose landing gear and main landing gears for
any damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1)
through (g)(3) of this AD. Do the actions required by paragraphs
(h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of this AD.
    (1) If damage is found, before further flight, replace the
affected sequence valve and its lever with a serviceable sequence
valve and

lever. No further action is required by paragraph (h) of this AD for
that replaced valve and lever.
    (2) If no damage is found, within the compliance time required
by paragraph (h) of this AD, do a detailed inspection to detect
interference between the landing gear door control rod and the
landing gear sequence valve, and do all applicable corrective
actions. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.
No further action is required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (3) For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: An
intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly
to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is
normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an
intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror,
magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and
elaborate procedures may be required.

(i) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on
any airplane a landing gear sequence valve, unless that valve has
been inspected and corrected, as applicable, in accordance with the
requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

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

(k) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0058, dated March 11, 2013, or
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-
0448-0002.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-0464, dated July 17, 2012.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-6110, dated July 17, 2012.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-32-2146, dated July 17, 2012.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 5, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-29228 Filed 12-15-14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP09-20-000]

Avista Corporation; Notice of Application

November 19, 2008.
    Take notice that on November 6, 2008, Avista Corporation (Avista),
1411 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99202, filed in Docket
No. CP09-20-000, an application pursuant to Section 7(f) of the Natural
Gas Act (NGA) requesting the determination of a service area within
which Avista may, without further Commission authorization, enlarge or
expand its natural gas distribution facilities. Avista also requests:
(i) A finding that Avista qualifies as a local distribution company
(LDC) for the purposes of section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of
1978 (NGPA); (ii) a waiver of the Commission's accounting and reporting
requirements and other regulatory requirements ordinarily applicable to
natural gas companies under the NGA and the NGPA; and (iii) such
further relief as the Commission may deem appropriate, all as more
fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission
and open to public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the
Commission's Web site 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, call (866)
208-3676 or TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
Michael G. Andrea, Staff Attorney at Avista Corporation, 1411 East
Mission Avenue, MSC-23, Spokane, Washington 99202, or by calling (509)
495-2564 (telephone);<PHONE_NUMBER> (fax),
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or Paul Korman, Van Ness Feldman, PC,
1050 Thomas Jefferson Street, Washington, DC 20007;<PHONE_NUMBER>
(telephone) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (fax<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    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 final environmental impact statement (FEIS)

or 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 FEIS
or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    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 commenters will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenters 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 (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed
electronically via the internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings.
    Comment Date: December 10, 2008.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-27924 Filed 11-24-08; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2022-0148]

Commercial Driver's License: Application for Exemption; National
School Transportation Association

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

ACTION: Notice of application for exemption; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that the National School Transportation
Association (NSTA) has applied for an exemption for commercial driver's
license (CDL) applicants seeking a school bus endorsement, from the
engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills
testing requirement, known as the ``under-the-hood'' testing
requirement. Drivers issued a CDL pursuant to the requested exemption
would be restricted to the intrastate operation of school buses only.
FMCSA requests public comment on the applicant's request for exemption.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 12, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Number FMCSA-2022-0148 by any of the following
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. See the
Public Participation and Request for Comments section below for further
information.
     Mail: Dockets Operations, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number

(FMCSA-2022-0148) for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments
received without change to www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading
below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or visit Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you,
please call<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER> before visiting Dockets
Operations.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its exemption process. DOT
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the
system of records notice DOT/ALL 14--FDMS, which can be reviewed at
https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard Clemente, Driver and
Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle
Safety Standards, FMCSA, at<PHONE_NUMBER> or by email at
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, contact Dockets Operations at (202)
366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and
related materials.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice (FMCSA-2022-0148), indicate the specific section of this
document to which the comment applies, and provide a reason for
suggestions or recommendations. You may submit your comments and
material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only
one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a
mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of
your document so the Agency can contact you if it has questions
regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov and put
the docket number (``FMCSA-2022-0148'') in the ``Keyword'' box, and
click ``Search.'' When the new screen appears, click on the ``Comment
Now!'' button and type your comment into the text box in the following
screen. Choose whether you are submitting your comment as an individual
or on behalf of a third party and then submit. If you submit your
comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no
larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic
filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they
reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard
or envelope. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received
during the comment period.

II. Legal Basis

    FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b) to grant
exemptions from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in the Federal
Register (49 CFR 381.315(a)). The Agency must provide the public an
opportunity to inspect the information relevant to the application,
including any safety analyses that have been conducted. The Agency must
provide an opportunity for public comment on the request.
    The Agency reviews safety analyses and public comments submitted
and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a
level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be
achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The Agency must
publish its decision in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(b)) with
the reasons for denying or granting the application and, if granted,
the name of the person or class of persons receiving the exemption and
the regulatory provision from which the exemption is granted. The
notice must specify the effective period and explain the terms and
conditions of the exemption. The exemption may be renewed (49 CFR
381.300(b)).

III. Applicant's Request

    The NSTA has applied for an exemption for CDL applicants from the
engine compartment component of the pre-trip vehicle skills testing
requirement, known as the ``under-the-hood'' testing requirement, in 49
CFR 383.113(a)(1)(i). The requested exemption would apply to CDL
applicants seeking the school bus (S) and passenger (P) endorsements
and the intrastate only (K) restriction. Drivers issued a CDL pursuant
to the requested exemption would be restricted to the intrastate
operation of school buses only. NSTA is a membership organization for
school bus contract-operators engaged primarily in transporting
students to and from school and school-related activities. NSTA
believes the ``under-the-hood'' testing requirement is a ``barrier to
entry for new school bus drivers, contributing to the nationwide driver
shortage.'' NSTA requests the exemption for a five-year period.
    A copy of the NSTA application for exemption is available for
review in the docket for this notice.

IV. Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), FMCSA requests public
comment from all interested persons on the NSTA's application for an
exemption. All comments received before the close of business on the
comment closing date indicated at the beginning of this notice will be
considered and will be available for examination in the docket at the
location listed under the Addresses section of this notice. Comments
received after the comment closing date will be filed in the public
docket and will be considered to the extent practicable. In addition to
late comments, FMCSA will also continue to file, in the public docket,
relevant information that becomes available after the comment closing
date. Interested persons should continue to examine the public docket
for new material.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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Comment Info: =================

General Comment:To Whom It Concerns, We are requesting that the current 75 day period be extended an additional 105 days, for a total of 180 days. A 75 day period time to review the proposed regulations is insufficient.

Thank you for your time.


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OLEM-2018-0757, FRL-10262-01-OMS]

Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and
Approval; Hazardous Waste Specific Unit Requirements, and Special Waste
Processes and Types (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an
information collection request (ICR), Hazardous Waste Specific Unit
Requirements, and Special Waste Processes and Types (EPA ICR Number
1572.13, OMB Control Number 2050-0050) to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is
currently approved through November 30, 2022. Public comments were
previously requested via the Federal Register on March 24, 2022 during
a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days
for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given below,
including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An agency may
not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before December 9,
2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-
2018-0757, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), or
by mail to: RCRA Docket (2822T), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460.
    The EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in
the public docket without change, including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
    Submit written comments and recommendations to OMB for the proposed
information collection within 30 days of publication of this notice to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Vyas, Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents, which explain in
detail the information that the EPA will be collecting, are available
in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov. Materials can also be viewed at the Reading Room
located at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. The Docket Center's hours
of operations are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday (except Federal
Holidays). The telephone number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Abstract: This ICR provides a discussion of all of the information
collection requirements associated with specific unit standards
applicable to owners and operators of facilities that treat, store, or
dispose of hazardous wastes as defined by 40 CFR part 261. It includes
a detailed description of the data items and respondent activities
associated with each requirement and with each hazardous waste
management unit at a facility. The specific units and processes
included in this ICR are: Tank systems, Surface impoundments, Waste
piles, Land treatment, Landfills, Incinerators, Thermal treatment,
Chemical, physical, and biological treatment, Miscellaneous (subpart
X), Drip pads, Process vents, Equipment leaks, Containment buildings,
and Recovery/recycling.
    With each information collection covered in this ICR, the EPA is
aiding the goal of complying with its statutory mandate under RCRA to
develop standards for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal
facilities, to protect human health and the environment. Without the
information collection, the agency cannot assure that the facilities
are designed and operated properly.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this action are private sector and State, Local, or Tribal governments.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR 261, 264,
265, and 266).
    Estimated number of respondents: 919.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 377,427 hours per year. Burden is defined
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $23,872,105 (per year), which includes
$1,733,951 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the estimates: There is an increase of 21,122 hours in
the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently
approved by OMB. This increase is due to an increase of the Subpart AA
and BB units.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC
20549-0213.

Extension:
    Rule 19d-2; OMB Control No. 3235-0205; SEC File No. 270-204.

    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
(``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the existing collection of
information provided for in Rule 19d-2--Applications for Stays of Final
Disciplinary Sanction (17 CFR 240.19d-2) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (``Exchange Act''). The Commission
plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office
of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.
    Rule 19d-2 under the Exchange Act prescribes the form and content
of applications to the Commission by persons desiring stays of final
disciplinary sanctions and summary action of self-regulatory
organizations (``SROs'') for which the Commission is the appropriate
regulatory agency.
    It is estimated that approximately fifteen respondents will utilize
this application procedure annually, with a total burden of 45 hours,
based upon past submissions. The staff estimates that the average
number of hours necessary to comply with the requirements of Rule 19d-2
is 3 hours.
    Based on the most recent available information, the Commission
staff estimates that the cost to respondents of complying with the
requirements of Rule 19d-2 is $876 per response. Therefore, the
Commission staff estimates that the total annual reporting cost per
respondent is $876 (1 response/respondent/year x $876 cost/response),
for a total annual related cost to all respondents of $13,140 ($876
cost/respondent x 15 respondents).
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of
the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will
be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60
days of this publication.
    The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid 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 Office of Management and Budget control number.
    Please direct your written comments to: Thomas Bayer, Director/
Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi
Pavlik-Simon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an
e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: October 13, 2011.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER10-468-000]

Google Energy LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based
Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization

December 29, 2009.
    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Google Energy LLC's application for market-based rate authority, with
an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a
request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a
copy of that document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is January 19, 2010.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with
any FERC

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

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP08-389-000]

Coastal Bend Gas Storage, LLC; Notice of Application

May 13, 2008.
    Take notice that on May 7, 2008, Coastal Bend Gas Storage, LLC
(CBGS), 400, 607--8th Avenue, SW., Calgary, AB, T2P 0A7, Canada, filed
in Docket No. CP08-389-000, a petition for Exemption of Temporary Acts
and Operations from Certificate Requirements, pursuant to Rule
207(a)(5) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, and
section 7(c)(1)(B) of the Natural Gas Act, seeking approval of an
exemption from certificate requirements to perform temporary activities
designed to determine the feasibility of developing an underground
natural gas storage facility in San Patricio and Refugio Counties,
Texas, as more fully set forth in the petition which is open to the
public for inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the
Commission's Web site 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, call
(202) 502-8659 or TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
counsel for CBGS, Douglas F. John, John & Hengerer, 1730 Rhode Island
Avenue, NW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, or via telephone at (202)
429-8800, facsimile number<PHONE_NUMBER>, or e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    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 final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or 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 FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    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 commentors will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
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 ``eFiling'' link
at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should
submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: May 28, 2008.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP13-25-000; CP13-27-000]

Cameron LNG, LLC and Cameron Interstate, LLC; Notice of
Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the
Proposed Cameron Liquefaction Project

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS)
for the Cameron Liquefaction Project (Project), proposed by Cameron
LNG, LLC and Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC (collectively Cameron) in
the above-referenced docket. Cameron requests authorization to export
12 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year from its
terminal in Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes, Louisiana.
    The draft EIS assesses the potential environmental effects of the
construction and operation of the Cameron Liquefaction Project in
accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed
Project, with the mitigation measures recommended in the EIS, would
ensure that impacts in the Project area would be avoided or minimized
and would not be significant. Construction and operation of the Project
would result in mostly temporary and short-term environmental impacts;
however, some long-term and permanent environmental impacts would
occur.
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), U.S. Coast Guard, U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE), and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
participated as cooperating agencies in the preparation of the EIS.
Cooperating agencies have jurisdiction by law or special expertise with
respect to resources potentially affected by the proposal and
participate in the NEPA analysis. The COE and DOE will adopt and use
the EIS in issuing their respective permits. The U.S. Coast Guard and
DOT cooperated in the preparation of this EIS because of their special
expertise with respect to resources potentially affected by the
proposal. Although the cooperating agencies provided input to the
conclusions and recommendations presented in the draft EIS, the
agencies will present their own conclusions and recommendations in
their respective Records of Decision for the Project.
    The Project would use the facilities at the existing Cameron LNG
Terminal, including the existing berthing facilities and LNG storage
tanks, as well as the existing Cameron Interstate Pipeline. Operation
of the Project would not increase LNG carrier traffic beyond that
previously authorized for the existing Cameron LNG Terminal. The draft
EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of the construction
and operation of the following Project facilities:

 Three separate systems that liquefy natural gas, each capable
of producing 4 million metric tons per year of LNG for export;
 one 160,000-cubic-meter, full-containment LNG storage tank;
 refrigerant make-up and condensate product storage;
 truck loading/unloading area;
 one marine work dock for delivery of equipment and
construction materials;
 minor modifications to existing terminal facilities;
 21 miles of 42-inch-diameter pipeline;
 one 56,820-horsepower compressor station; and
 ancillary facilities.

    The FERC staff mailed copies of the draft EIS to federal, state,
and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials;
environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes;
potentially affected landowners and other interested individuals and
groups; newspapers and libraries in the Project area; and parties to
this proceeding. Everyone on our environmental mailing list will
receive a CD version of the draft EIS. In addition, the draft EIS is
available for public viewing on the FERC's Web site (www.ferc.gov)
using the eLibrary link. A limited number of copies are available for
distribution and public inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First Street NE., Room 2A,
Washington, DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

If you would like a hard copy of the draft EIS, please contact the
Public Reference Room.
    Any person wishing to comment on the draft EIS may do so. To ensure
consideration of your comments on the proposal in the final EIS, it is
important that the Commission receive your comments before March 3,
2014.
    For your convenience, there are four methods you can use to submit
your comments to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the
Project docket numbers (CP13-25-000 and CP13-27-000) with your
submission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and
has expert staff available to assist you at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment
feature on the Commission's Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to
Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief,
text-only comments on a project;
    (2) You can file your comments electronically by using the eFiling
feature on the Commission's Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to
Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide comments in a
variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission.
New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on
``eRegister.'' If you are filing a comment on a particular project,
please select ``Comment on a Filing'' as the filing type; or
    (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to
the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC
20426.
    (4) In lieu of sending written or electronic comments, the
Commission invites you to attend the public comment meeting its staff
will conduct in the Project area to receive comments on the draft EIS.
We encourage interested groups and individuals to attend and present
oral comments on the draft EIS. Transcripts of the meetings will be
available for review in eLibrary under the Project docket numbers. The
meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is scheduled as follows:

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                 Date                               Location
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February 13, 2014.....................  Holiday Inn Lake Charles--West
                                         Sulphur (Indigo Meeting Room)
                                         330 Arena Road, Sulphur, LA
                                         70665,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
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    Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a
motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedures (18 CFR Part 385.214).\1\ Only intervenors have
the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. The
Commission grants affected landowners and others with environmental
concerns intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they
have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which no other
party can adequately represent. Simply filing environmental comments
will not give you intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor
status to have your comments considered.
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Questions?

    Additional information about the Project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208-FERC, or on the
FERC (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary
link, click on ``General Search,'' and enter the docket number
excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field (i.e., CP13-
25 and CP13-27). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range.
For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnline
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>; for TTY, contact (202)
502-8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal
documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and
rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission offers a free service called
eSubscription that allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and
submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you
spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to
the documents. Go to http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.

    Dated: January 10, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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