[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 27, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 29002]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0260]

Safety Zone; Oakmont Yacht Club/Oakmont Yacht Club Fireworks,
Allegheny River, Miles 12.0 to 12.5, Oakmont, PA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the subject safety zone for the
Oakmont Yacht Club/Oakmont Yacht Club Fireworks on the Allegheny River
on July 22, 2017, to provide for the safety of persons and vessels on
navigable waters during the fireworks display. Our regulation for
Recurring Safety Zones in Captain of the Port Ohio Valley Zone
identifies the regulated area for this regatta. During the enforcement
period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring in the safety zone is
prohibited to all vessels not registered with the sponsor as
participants or official patrol vessels, unless specifically authorized
by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or a
designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in the first table in 33 CFR 165.801, No. 46
will be enforced from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. on July 22, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of enforcement, call or email MST1 Jennifer Haggins, Marine
Safety Unit Pittsburgh, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Safety Zone
for the annual Oakmont Yacht Club/Oakmont Yacht Club Fireworks listed
in the regulations in the first table in 33 CFR 165.801, No. 46 from 9
p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 22, 2017. Entry into the safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety
Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or a designated representative. Persons or
vessels desiring to enter into or passage through the safety zone must
request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. If
permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the
instructions of the COTP or designated representative.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR
165.801 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice of enforcement
in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime
community with advance notification of these enforcement periods via
Local Notice to Mariners and updates via Marine Information Broadcasts.

    Dated: June 19, 2017.
L. McClain, Jr.,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit
Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2017-13398 Filed 6-26-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 37760]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15576]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4177-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2014-0003]

Florida; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for State of Florida (FEMA-4177-DR), dated May 6, 2014, and related
determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: June 13, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Laura S.
Hevesi, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer
for this disaster.
    This action terminates the appointment of Gracia B. Szczech as
Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance
Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and
Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing
Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other
Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially
Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2014-15576 Filed 7-1-14; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 191 (Monday, October 3, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68098-68100]
[FR Doc No: 2016-23789]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0031]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 11 individuals from the
vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSRs). They are unable to meet the vision requirement in one eye for
various reasons. The exemptions will enable these individuals to
operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce without
meeting the prescribed vision requirement in one eye. The Agency has
concluded that granting these exemptions will provide a level of safety
that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained
without the exemptions for these CMV drivers.

DATES: The exemptions were granted September 8, 2016. The exemptions
expire on September 8, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions
regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket
Services, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Electronic Access

    You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document
Management System (FDMS) at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov and/or 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., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking 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
www.dot.gov/privacy.

II. Background

    On August 8, 2016, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of exemption
applications from certain individuals, and requested comments from the
public (81 FR 52514). That notice listed 11 applicants' case histories.
The 11 individuals applied for exemptions from the vision requirement
in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), for drivers who operate CMVs in interstate
commerce.
    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
for a 2-year period if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a
level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level that
would be achieved absent such exemption.'' The statute also allows the
Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period.
Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated the 11 applications on their merits
and made a determination to grant exemptions to each of them.

III. Vision and Driving Experience of the Applicants

    The vision requirement in the FMCSRs provides:
    A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor
vehicle if that person has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40
(Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity
separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective
lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least 20/40 (Snellen) in both
eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at least
70[deg] in the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability to
recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing red, green,
and amber (49 CFR 391.41(b)(10)).
    FMCSA recognizes that some drivers do not meet the vision
requirement but have adapted their driving to accommodate their
limitation and demonstrated their ability to drive safely. The 11
exemption applicants listed in this notice are in this category. They
are unable to meet the vision requirement in one eye for various
reasons, including amblyopia, Coat's retinopathy, corneal scar,
exotropia, and refractive amblyopia. In most cases, their eye
conditions were not recently developed. All of the applicants were
either born with their vision impairments or have had them since
childhood.
    Although each applicant has one eye which does not meet the vision
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10),

each has at least 20/40 corrected vision in the other eye, and in a
doctor's opinion, has sufficient vision to perform all the tasks
necessary to operate a CMV. Doctors' opinions are supported by the
applicants' possession of valid commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) or
non-CDLs to operate CMVs. Before issuing CDLs, States subject drivers
to knowledge and skills tests designed to evaluate their qualifications
to operate a CMV.
    All of these applicants satisfied the testing requirements for
their State of residence. By meeting State licensing requirements, the
applicants demonstrated their ability to operate a CMV, with their
limited vision, to the satisfaction of the State.
    While possessing a valid CDL or non-CDL, these 11 drivers have been
authorized to drive a CMV in intrastate commerce, even though their
vision disqualified them from driving in interstate commerce. They have
driven CMVs with their limited vision in careers ranging for 3 to 34
years. In the past three years, two drivers were involved in crashes
and no drivers were convicted of moving violations in a CMV.
    The qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each
applicant were stated and discussed in detail in the August 8, 2016,
notice (81 FR 52514).

IV. Basis for Exemption Determination

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) if the exemption is
likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would
be achieved without the exemption. Without the exemption, applicants
will continue to be restricted to intrastate driving. With the
exemption, applicants can drive in interstate commerce. Thus, our
analysis focuses on whether an equal or greater level of safety is
likely to be achieved by permitting each of these drivers to drive in
interstate commerce as opposed to restricting him or her to driving in
intrastate commerce.
    To evaluate the effect of these exemptions on safety, FMCSA
considered the medical reports about the applicants' vision as well as
their driving records and experience with the vision deficiency.
    To qualify for an exemption from the vision requirement, FMCSA
requires a person to present verifiable evidence that he/she has driven
a commercial vehicle safely with the vision deficiency for the past 3
years. Recent driving performance is especially important in evaluating
future safety, according to several research studies designed to
correlate past and future driving performance. Results of these studies
support the principle that the best predictor of future performance by
a driver is his/her past record of crashes and traffic violations.
Copies of the studies may be found at Docket Number FMCSA-1998-3637.
    FMCSA believes it can properly apply the principle to monocular
drivers, because data from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA)
former waiver study program clearly demonstrate the driving performance
of experienced monocular drivers in the program is better than that of
all CMV drivers collectively (See 61 FR 13338, 13345, March 26, 1996).
The fact that experienced monocular drivers demonstrated safe driving
records in the waiver program supports a conclusion that other
monocular drivers, meeting the same qualifying conditions as those
required by the waiver program, are also likely to have adapted to
their vision deficiency and will continue to operate safely.
    The first major research correlating past and future performance
was done in England by Greenwood and Yule in 1920. Subsequent studies,
building on that model, concluded that crash rates for the same
individual exposed to certain risks for two different time periods vary
only slightly (See Bates and Neyman, University of California
Publications in Statistics, April 1952). Other studies demonstrated
theories of predicting crash proneness from crash history coupled with
other factors. These factors--such as age, sex, geographic location,
mileage driven and conviction history--are used every day by insurance
companies and motor vehicle bureaus to predict the probability of an
individual experiencing future crashes (See Weber, Donald C.,
``Accident Rate Potential: An Application of Multiple Regression
Analysis of a Poisson Process,'' Journal of American Statistical
Association, June 1971). A 1964 California Driver Record Study prepared
by the California Department of Motor Vehicles concluded that the best
overall crash predictor for both concurrent and nonconcurrent events is
the number of single convictions. This study used 3 consecutive years
of data, comparing the experiences of drivers in the first 2 years with
their experiences in the final year.
    Applying principles from these studies to the past 3-year record of
the 11 applicants, two drivers were involved in crashes and no drivers
were convicted of moving violations in a CMV. All the applicants
achieved a record of safety while driving with their vision impairment,
demonstrating the likelihood that they have adapted their driving
skills to accommodate their condition. As the applicants' ample driving
histories with their vision deficiencies are good predictors of future
performance, FMCSA concludes their ability to drive safely can be
projected into the future.
    We believe that the applicants' intrastate driving experience and
history provide an adequate basis for predicting their ability to drive
safely in interstate commerce. Intrastate driving, like interstate
operations, involves substantial driving on highways on the interstate
system and on other roads built to interstate standards. Moreover,
driving in congested urban areas exposes the driver to more pedestrian
and vehicular traffic than exists on interstate highways. Faster
reaction to traffic and traffic signals is generally required because
distances between them are more compact. These conditions tax visual
capacity and driver response just as intensely as interstate driving
conditions. The veteran drivers in this proceeding have operated CMVs
safely under those conditions for at least 3 years, most for much
longer. Their experience and driving records lead us to believe that
each applicant is capable of operating in interstate commerce as safely
as he/she has been performing in intrastate commerce. Consequently,
FMCSA finds that exempting these applicants from the vision requirement
in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to
that existing without the exemption. For this reason, the Agency is
granting the exemptions for the 2-year period allowed by 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315 to the 11 applicants listed in the notice of July
12, 2016 (81 FR 52514).
    We recognize that the vision of an applicant may change and affect
his/her ability to operate a CMV as safely as in the past. As a
condition of the exemption, therefore, FMCSA will impose requirements
on the 11 individuals consistent with the grandfathering provisions
applied to drivers who participated in the Agency's vision waiver
program.
    Those requirements are found at 49 CFR 391.64(b) and include the
following: (1) That each individual be physically examined every year
(a) by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in
the better eye continues to meet the requirement in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10) and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the
individual is otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2)
that each individual provide a copy of the ophthalmologist's

or optometrist's report to the medical examiner at the time of the
annual medical examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy
of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in
the driver's qualification file, or keep a copy in his/her driver's
qualification file if he/she is self-employed. The driver must have a
copy of the certification when driving, for presentation to a duly
authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official.

V. Discussion of Comments

    FMCSA received 12 comments in this proceeding. Brenda Hood, Shaun
Bivens, Dana Arredondo, Brad Wright, Felicia Daza, Thomas Hood, John
Bourne, Sherrilyn Arredondo, Nicholas Washington, Ernesto Valdespino,
Irene Galvan, and an anonymous commenter are all in favor of granting
Duane Brojer an exemption from the vision standard.

IV. Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the 11 exemption applications, FMCSA
exempts the following drivers from the vision requirement in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited above (49 CFR
391.64(b)):

Daniel S. Billig (MN)
Duane N. Brojer (NM)
Jeffrey D. Davis (NC)
Paul D. Evenhouse (IL)
Jonathan W. Gibbons (IL)
Shane J. Graff (MI)
Brian D. Hoover (IA)
Michael A. Kafer (KS)
Christopher Robinson (NY)
Joshua R. Stanley (OK)
Charles F. Tibbetts (SC)

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each exemption
will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The
exemption will be revoked if: (1) The person fails to comply with the
terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted
in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted;
or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the
goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315.
    If the exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year
period, the person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in
effect at that time.

    Issued on: September 22, 2016.
 Larry W. Minor,
 Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-23789 Filed 9-30-16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Cancellation of Preparation of Environmental Impact
Statement for the Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Pima County, AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of cancellation of preparation of environmental impact
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces that it
has decided to discontinue preparation of an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) for the proposed relocation of Runway 11R/29L and
associated development at Tucson International Airport. The FAA's
decision to discontinue preparation of the EIS is based upon the
results from a planning effort completed by the Tucson Airport
Authority (TAA), the owner and operator of the airport. This planning
effort reveled the project purpose and need has changed significantly.
As a result, FAA has determined the new runway proposal at Tucson
International Airport is not ripe for decision at this time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roxana Hernandez, Environmental
Protection Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Western-Pacific
Region, Los Angeles Airports District Office, P.O. Box 92007, Los
Angeles, CA 90009-2007, Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 13, 2005, the FAA, published in
the Federal Register a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) and hold a Public Scoping Meeting at Tucson
International Airport (Volume 70, Number 197, FR 59800-59801). The EIS
and Public Scoping Meeting were to address the proposed relocation of
Runway 11R/29L and associated development at airport.
    In 2005, the FAA based its decision to prepare the EIS on the
procedures described in FAA Order 5050.4A, Airport Environmental
Handbook, and FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures. FAA also based its decision to prepare a federal EIS
primarily on TAA's proposal to relocate Runway 11R/29L, 450 feet to the
southwest, creating a centerline to centerline separation of 1,156 feet
between the existing Runway 11L29R. The length of the relocated Runway
11R/29L would have been 11,000 feet long by 150 feet wide.
    Recently, the TAA completed a planning effort that reveled that the
project's purpose and need changed significantly. Therefore, when the
TAA submits a new Airport Layout Plan with a revised project depicted
on it, the FAA will determine the appropriate National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) documentation necessary to assess the environmental
effects of those improvements pursuant to FAA Order 5050.4B, National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Instructions for Airport
Actions, and FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures.

    Issued in Hawthorne, California on September 30, 2010.
Debbie Roth,
Acting Manager, Airports Division, Western--Pacific Region, AWP-600.
[FR Doc. 2010-25483 Filed 10-8-10; 8:45 am]
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II. OW 2002 0052: Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System  Amendment of Final Regulations Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New Facilities.

March 24, 2003.

A. Federal Register Notices 1. Federal Register Notice:

1. Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System  Amendment of Final Regulations Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New Facilities. Vol. 68, No. 56. 14164 14165.

2. Other Federal Register Notices:

3. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System  Amendment of Final Regulations Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New Facilities. Direct Final Rule. Vol. 67, No. 248. 78948 78955. See OW 2002 0052 4. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System  Amendment of Final Regulations Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New Facilities. Proposed Rule. Vol. 67, No. 248. 78956 78958. See OW 2002 0052


[Federal Register: February 10, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 26)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13328-000]

Cordova Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Preliminary Permit
Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To
Intervene, and Competing Applications

February 3, 2009.
    Cordova Electric Cooperative, Inc. filed an application on November
10, 2008, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing
to study the feasibility of the Snyder Falls Creek Hydroelectric
Project, which would be located near the town of Cordova on Snyder
Falls Creek in Section 16, T14S, R3W of the Copper River Meridian,
Alaska. The project would be located on Chugach National Forest Lands
administered by the U.S Forest Service.
    The proposed Snyder Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project would connect
with the transmission facilities of the existing Humpback Creek
Project, FERC No. 8889, and would consist of: (1) A proposed concrete
gravity dam ranging from 100-foot-high to 150-foot-high impounding a
reservoir at an elevation between 1414 and 1464 m.s.l. with a surface
area ranging from 12.4 to 25.1 acres and a spillway, (2) a proposed
intake structure, (3) a proposed 3,600 foot-long, two-foot diameter
penstock, (4) a proposed powerhouse which will contain one generating
unit with a total installed capacity of 3 MW, (5) a new 4.5-mile-long,
12.5 kV transmission line connecting to existing power lines, and (6)
appurtenant facilities. The project would have an annual generation of
between 10 and 13 gigawatts-hours, which would be sold to a local
utility.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Clay Koplin, CEO, Cordova Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Post Office Box 20, Cordova, AK 99574;

phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. FERC Contact: Tom Papsidero,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice.
Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing
applications may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. If unable to be filed electronically,
documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an original and eight
copies should be mailed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. For
more information on how to submit these types of filings please go to
the Commission's Web site located at http://www.ferc.gov/filing-
comments.asp. More information about this project can be viewed or
printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of Commission's Web site at http://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P-
13328) in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3372.

Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-2687 Filed 2-9-09; 8:45 am]

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