below 1,000 m;
    h. ``Robots'' ``specially designed'' for underwater use,
controlled by using a dedicated computer and having any of the
following:
    h.1. Systems that control the ``robot'' using information from
sensors which measure force or torque applied to an external object,
distance to an external object, or tactile sense between the
``robot'' and an external object; or
    h.2. The ability to exert a force of 250 N or more or a torque
of 250 Nm or more and using titanium based alloys or ``composite''
``fibrous or filamentary materials'' in their structural members;
    i. Remotely controlled articulated manipulators ``specially
designed'' or modified for use with submersible vehicles and having
any of the following:
    i.1. Systems which control the manipulator using information
from sensors which measure any of the following:
    i.1.a. Torque or force applied to an external object; or
    i.1.b. Tactile sense between the manipulator and an external
object; or
    i.2. Controlled by proportional master-slave techniques and
having 5 degrees of `freedom of movement' or more;

    Technical Note: Only functions having proportionally related
motion control using positional feedback are counted when
determining the number of degrees of `freedom of movement'.

    j. Air independent power systems ``specially designed'' for
underwater use, as follows:
    j.1. Brayton or Rankine cycle engine air independent power
systems having any of the following:
    j.1.a. Chemical scrubber or absorber systems, ``specially
designed'' to remove carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and
particulates from recirculated engine exhaust;
    j.1.b. Systems ``specially designed'' to use a monoatomic gas;
    j.1.c. Devices or enclosures, ``specially designed'' for
underwater noise reduction in frequencies below 10 kHz, or special
mounting devices for shock mitigation; or
    j.1.d. Systems having all of the following:
    j.1.d.1. ``Specially designed'' to pressurize the products of
reaction or for fuel reformation;
    j.1.d.2. ``Specially designed'' to store the products of the
reaction; and
    j.1.d.3. ``Specially designed'' to discharge the products of the
reaction against a pressure of 100 kPa or more;
    j.2. Diesel cycle engine air independent systems having all of
the following:
    j.2.a. Chemical scrubber or absorber systems, ``specially
designed'' to remove carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and
particulates from recirculated engine exhaust;
    j.2.b. Systems ``specially designed'' to use a monoatomic gas;
    j.2.c. Devices or enclosures, ``specially designed'' for
underwater noise reduction in frequencies below 10 kHz, or special
mounting devices for shock mitigation; and
    j.2.d. ``Specially designed'' exhaust systems that do not
exhaust continuously the products of combustion;
    j.3. ``Fuel cell'' air independent power systems with an output
exceeding 2 kW and having any of the following:
    j.3.a. Devices or enclosures, ``specially designed'' for
underwater noise reduction in frequencies below 10 kHz, or special
mounting devices for shock mitigation; or
    j.3.b. Systems having all of the following:
    j.3.b.1. ``Specially designed'' to pressurize the products of
reaction or for fuel reformation;
    j.3.b.2. ``Specially designed'' to store the products of the
reaction; and
    j.3.b.3. ``Specially designed'' to discharge the products of the
reaction against a pressure of 100 kPa or more;
    j.4. Stirling cycle engine air independent power systems having
all of the following:
    j.4.a. Devices or enclosures, ``specially designed'' for
underwater noise reduction in frequencies below 10 kHz, or special
mounting devices for shock mitigation; and

    j.4.b. ``Specially designed'' exhaust systems which discharge
the products of combustion against a pressure of 100 kPa or more;
    k. through n. [Reserved]
    o. Propellers, power transmission systems, power generation
systems and noise reduction systems, as follows:
    o.1. [Reserved]
    o.2. Water-screw propeller, power generation systems or
transmission systems, designed for use on vessels, as follows:
    o.2.a. Controllable-pitch propellers and hub assemblies, rated
at more than 30 MW;
    o.2.b. Internally liquid-cooled electric propulsion engines with
a power output exceeding 2.5 MW;
    o.2.c. ``Superconductive'' propulsion engines or permanent
magnet electric propulsion engines, with a power output exceeding
0.1 MW;
    o.2.d. Power transmission shaft systems incorporating
``composite'' material ``parts'' or ``components'' and capable of
transmitting more than 2 MW;
    o.2.e. Ventilated or base-ventilated propeller systems, rated at
more than 2.5 MW;
    o.3. Noise reduction systems designed for use on vessels of
1,000 tonnes displacement or more, as follows:
    o.3.a. Systems that attenuate underwater noise at frequencies
below 500 Hz and consist of compound acoustic mounts for the
acoustic isolation of diesel engines, diesel generator sets, gas
turbines, gas turbine generator sets, propulsion motors or
propulsion reduction gears, ``specially designed'' for sound or
vibration isolation and having an intermediate mass exceeding 30% of
the equipment to be mounted;
    o.3.b. `Active noise reduction or cancellation systems' or
magnetic bearings, ``specially designed'' for power transmission
systems;

    Technical Note: `Active noise reduction or cancellation systems'
incorporate electronic control systems capable of actively reducing
equipment vibration by the generation of anti-noise or anti-
vibration signals directly to the source.

    p. Pumpjet propulsion systems having all of the following:
    p.1. Power output exceeding 2.5 MW; and
    p.2. Using divergent nozzle and flow conditioning vane
techniques to improve propulsive efficiency or reduce propulsion-
generated underwater-radiated noise;
    q. Underwater swimming and diving equipment as follows;
    q.1. Closed circuit rebreathers;
    q.2. Semi-closed circuit rebreathers;

    Note: 8A002.q does not control individual rebreathers for
personal use when accompanying their users.

    N.B. For equipment and devices ``specially designed'' for
military use see ECCN 8A620.f.
    r. Diver deterrent acoustic systems ``specially designed'' or
modified to disrupt divers and having a sound pressure level equal
to or exceeding 190 dB (reference 1 [micro]Pa at 1 m) at frequencies
of 200 Hz and below.

    Note 1: 8A002.r does not apply to diver deterrent systems based
on under-water-explosive devices, air guns or combustible sources.

    Note 2: 8A002.r includes diver deterrent acoustic systems that
use spark gap sources, also known as plasma sound sources.

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54. In Supplement No. 1 to part 774 (the Commerce Control List),
Category 8, ECCN 8C001 is revised to read as follows:

8C001 `Syntactic foam' designed for underwater use and having all of
the following (see List of Items Controlled).

License Requirements

Reason for Control: NS, AT

                                              Country Chart (see Supp.
                Control(s)                        No.1 to part 738)

NS applies to entire entry................  NS Column 2
AT applies to entire entry................  AT Column 1

List Based License Exceptions (see Part 740 for a Description of All
License Exceptions)

LVS: N/A
GBS: N/A
CIV: N/A

List of Items Controlled

Related Controls: See also 8A002.a.4.
Related Definition: `Syntactic foam' consists of hollow spheres of
plastic or glass embedded in a resin ``matrix.''
Items:

    a. Designed for marine depths exceeding 1,000 m; and
    b. A density less than 561 kg/m\3\.

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55. In Supplement No. 1 to part 774 (the Commerce Control List),
Category 9, ECCN 9A001 is revised to read as follows:

9A001 Aero gas turbine engines having any of the following (see List
of Items Controlled).

License Requirements

Reason for Control: NS, MT, AT

                                            Country Chart (See Supp. No.
                Control(s)                         1 to part 738)

NS applies to entire entry................  NS Column 1
MT applies to only to those engines that    MT Column 1
 meet the characteristics listed in 9A101.
AT applies to entire entry................  AT Column 1

List Based License Exceptions (See Part 740 for a Description of All
License Exceptions)

LVS: N/A
GBS: N/A
CIV: N/A

List of Items Controlled

Related Controls: See also 9A101 and 9A991
Related Definitions: N/A
Items:

    a. Incorporating any of the ``technologies'' controlled by
9E003.a, 9E003.h, or 9E003.i; or

    Note 1:  9A001.a. does not control aero gas turbine engines
which meet all of the following:
    a. Certified by the civil aviation authority in a country listed
in Supplement No. 1 to Part 743; and
    b. Intended to power non-military manned ``aircraft'' for which
any of the following has been issued by a Wassenaar Arrangement
Participating State listed in Supplement No. 1 to Part 743 for the
``aircraft'' with this specific engine type:
    b.1. A civil type certificate; or
    b.2. An equivalent document recognized by the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

    Note 2:  9A001.a does not apply to aero gas turbine engines for
Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) approved by the civil aviation
authority in a Wassenaar Arrangement Participating State (see
Supplement No. 1 to part 743 of the EAR).

    b. Designed to power an ``aircraft'' designed to cruise at Mach
1 or higher, for more than 30 minutes.

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56. In Supplement No. 1 to part 774 (the Commerce Control List),
Category 9, ECCN 9A004 is revised to read as follows:

9A004 Space launch vehicles and ``spacecraft,'' ``spacecraft
buses,'' ``spacecraft payloads,'' ``spacecraft'' on-board systems or
equipment, and terrestrial equipment, as follows (see List of Items
Controlled).

License Requirements

Reason for Control: NS and AT

                                              Country chart (see Supp.
                Control(s)                        No.1 to part 738)

NS applies to 9A004.u, .v, .w and .x......  NS Column 1
AT applies to 9A004.u, .v, .w, .x and .y..  AT Column 1

    License Requirements Note: 9A004.b through .f are controlled
under ECCN 9A515.

List Based License Exceptions (See Part 740 for a Description of All
License Exceptions)

LVS: N/A
GBS: N/A
CIV: N/A

List of Items Controlled

Related Controls: (1) See also 9A104, 9A515, and 9B515. (2) See
ECCNs 9E001 (``development'') and 9E002 (``production'') for
technology for items controlled by this entry. (3) See USML
Categories IV for the space launch vehicles and XV for other
spacecraft that are ``subject to the ITAR'' (see 22 CFR parts 120
through 130).
Related Definition: N/A
Items:

    a. Space launch vehicles;
    b. ``Spacecraft'';
    c. ``Spacecraft buses'';
    d. ``Spacecraft payloads'' incorporating items specified by
3A001.b.1.a.4, 3A002.g, 5A001.a.1, 5A001.b.3, 5A002.c, 5A002.e,

6A002.a.1, 6A002.a.2, 6A002.b, 6A002.d, 6A003.b, 6A004.c, 6A004.e,
6A008.d, 6A008.e, 6A008.k, 6A008.l or 9A010.c;
    e. On-board systems or equipment, specially designed for
``spacecraft'' and having any of the following functions:
    e.1. `Command and telemetry data handling';

    Note: For the purpose of 9A004.e.1, `command and telemetry data
handling' includes bus data management, storage, and processing.

    e.2. `Payload data handling'; or

    Note: For the purpose of 9A004.e.2, `payload data handling'
includes payload data management, storage, and processing.

    e.3. `Attitude and orbit control';

    Note: For the purpose of 9A004.e.3, `attitude and orbit control'
includes sensing and actuation to determine and control the position
and orientation of a ``spacecraft''.

    N.B.: Equipment specially designed for military use is ``subject
to the ITAR''. See 22 CFR parts 120 through 130.
    f. Terrestrial equipment specially designed for ``spacecraft,''
as follows:
    f.1. Telemetry and telecommand equipment;
    f.2. Simulators.
    g. through t. [Reserved]
    u. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) being developed,
launched, and operated under the supervision of the U.S. National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
    v. ``Parts,'' ``components,'' ``accessories'' and
``attachments'' that are ``specially designed'' for the James Webb
Space Telescope and that are not:
    v.1. Enumerated or controlled in the USML;
    v.2. Microelectronic circuits;
    v.3. Described in ECCNs 7A004 or 7A104; or
    v.4. Described in an ECCN containing ``space-qualified'' as a
control criterion (See ECCN 9A515.x.4).
    w. The International Space Station being developed, launched,
and operated under the supervision of the U.S. National Aeronautics
and Space Administration.
    x. ``Parts,'' ``components,'' ``accessories'' and
``attachments'' that are ``specially designed'' for the
International Space Station.
    y. Items that would otherwise be within the scope of ECCN
9A004.v or .x but that have been identified in an interagency-
cleared commodity classification (CCATS) pursuant to Sec.  748.3(e)
as warranting control in 9A004.y.

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57. In Supplement No. 1 to part 774 (the Commerce Control List),
Category 9, ECCN 9A515 is revised to read as follows:

9A515 ``Spacecraft'' and related commodities, as follows (see List
of Items Controlled).

License Requirements

Reason for Control: NS, RS, MT, AT

                                            Country chart (see Supp. No.
                Control(s)                         1 to part 738)

NS applies to entire entry, except .e and   NS Column 1
 .y.
RS applies to entire entry, except .e and   RS Column 1
 .y.
RS applies to 9A515.e.....................  RS Column 2
MT applies to microcircuits in 9A515.d and  MT Column 1
 9A515.e.2 when ``usable in'' ``missiles''
 for protecting ``missiles'' against
 nuclear effects (e.g. Electromagnetic
 Pulse (EMP), X-rays, combined blast and
 thermal effects).
AT applies to entire entry................  AT Column 1

    License Requirement Note: The Commerce Country Chart is not used
for determining license requirements for commodities classified in
ECCN 9A515.a.1, .a.2., .a.3., .a.4, and .g. See Sec.  742.6(a)(8),
which specifies that such commodities are subject to a worldwide
license requirement.

List Based License Exceptions (See Part 740 for a Description of All
License Exceptions)

LVS: $1500
GBS: N/A
CIV: N/A

Special Conditions for STA

STA: (1) Paragraph (c)(1) of License Exception STA (Sec.
740.20(c)(1) of the EAR) may not be used for ``spacecraft'' in ECCN
9A515.a.1, .a.2, .a.3, or .a.4, or items in 9A515.g, unless
determined by BIS to be eligible for License Exception STA in
accordance with Sec.  740.20(g) (License Exception STA eligibility
requests for certain 9x515 and ``600 series'' items). (2) License
Exception STA may not be used if the ``spacecraft'' controlled in
ECCN 9A515.a.1, .a.2, .a.3, or .a.4 contains a separable or
removable propulsion system enumerated in USML Category IV(d)(2) or
USML Category XV(e)(12) and designated MT. (3) Paragraph (c)(2) of
License Exception STA (Sec.  740.20(c)(2) of the EAR) may not be
used for any item in 9A515.

List of Items Controlled

Related Controls: Spacecraft, launch vehicles and related articles
that are enumerated in the USML, and technical data (including
``software'') directly related thereto, and all services (including
training) directly related to the integration of any satellite or
spacecraft to a launch vehicle, including both planning and onsite
support, or furnishing any assistance (including training) in the
launch failure analysis or investigation for items in ECCN 9A515.a,
are ``subject to the ITAR.'' All other ``spacecraft,'' as enumerated
below and defined in Sec.  772.1, are subject to the controls of
this ECCN. See also ECCNs 3A001, 3A002, 3A991, 3A992, 6A002, 6A004,
6A008, and 6A998 for specific ``space-qualified'' items, 7A004 and
7A104 for star trackers, and 9A004 for the International Space
Station (ISS), the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and
``specially designed'' ``parts'' and ``components'' therefor. See
USML Category XI(c) for controls on ``Monolithic Microwave
Integrated Circuit'' (``MMIC'') amplifiers that are ``specially
designed'' for defense articles. See ECCN 9A610.g for pressure suits
used for high altitude aircraft.
Related Definitions: `Microcircuit' means a device in which a number
of passive or active elements are considered as indivisibly
associated on or within a continuous structure to perform the
function of a circuit.
Items:

    ``Spacecraft'' and other items described in ECCN 9A515 remain
subject to the EAR even if exported, reexported, or transferred (in-
country) with defense articles ``subject to the ITAR'' integrated
into and included therein as integral parts of the item. In all
other cases, such defense articles are subject to the ITAR. For
example, a 9A515.a ``spacecraft'' remains ``subject to the EAR''
even when it is exported, reexported, or transferred (in-country)
with a ``hosted payload'' described in USML Category XV(e)(17)
incorporated therein. In all other cases, a ``hosted payload''
performing a function described in USML Category XV(a) always
remains a USML item. The removal of the defense article subject to
the ITAR from the spacecraft is a retransfer under the ITAR and
would require an ITAR authorization, regardless of the CCL
authorization the spacecraft is exported under. Additionally,
transfer of technical data regarding the defense article subject to
the ITAR integrated into the spacecraft would require an ITAR
authorization.
    a. ``Spacecraft,'' including satellites, and space vehicles,
whether designated developmental, experimental, research or
scientific, not enumerated in USML Category XV or described in ECCN
9A004.u or .w, that:
    a.1. Have electro-optical remote sensing capabilities and having
a clear aperture greater than 0.35 meters, but less than or equal to
0.50 meters;
    a.2. Have remote sensing capabilities beyond NIR (i.e., SWIR,
MWIR, or LWIR);
    a.3. Have radar remote sensing capabilities (e.g., AESA, SAR, or
ISAR) having a center frequency equal to or greater than 1.0 GHz,
but less than 10.0 GHz and having a bandwidth equal to or greater
than 100 MHz, but less than 300 MHz;
    a.4. Provide space-based logistics, assembly, or servicing of
another ``spacecraft''; or
    a.5. Are not described in ECCN 9A515.a.1, .a.2, .a.3 or .a.4.

    Note:  ECCN 9A515.a includes commercial communications
satellites, remote sensing satellites, planetary rovers, planetary
and interplanetary probes, and in-space habitats, not identified in
ECCN 9A004 or USML Category XV(a).

    b. Ground control systems and training simulators ``specially
designed'' for telemetry, tracking, and control of the
``spacecraft'' controlled in paragraphs 9A004.u or 9A515.a.
    c. [Reserved]

    d. Microelectronic circuits (e.g., integrated circuits,
microcircuits, or MOSFETs) and discrete electronic components rated,
certified, or otherwise specified or described as meeting or
exceeding all the following characteristics and that are ``specially
designed'' for defense articles, ``600 series'' items, or items
controlled by ECCNs 9A004.v or 9A515:
    d.1. A total dose of 5 x 10\5\ Rads (Si) (5 x 10\3\ Gy (Si));
    d.2. A dose rate upset threshold of 5 x 10\8\ Rads (Si)/sec (5 x
10\6\ Gy (Si)/sec);
    d.3. A neutron dose of 1 x 10\14\ n/cm\2\ (1 MeV equivalent);
    d.4. An uncorrected single event upset sensitivity of 1 x
10-10 errors/bit/day or less, for the CR[Egrave]ME-MC
geosynchronous orbit, Solar Minimum Environment for heavy ion flux;
and
    d.5. An uncorrected single event upset sensitivity of 1 x
10-3 errors/part or less for a fluence of 1 x 10\7\
protons/cm\2\ for proton energy greater than 50 MeV.
    e. Microelectronic circuits (e.g., integrated circuits,
microcircuits, or MOSFETs) and discrete electronic components that
are rated, certified, or otherwise specified or described as meeting
or exceeding the characteristics in either paragraph e.1 or e.2, AND
``specially designed'' for defense articles controlled by USML
Category XV or items controlled by ECCNs 9A004.u or 9A515:
    e.1. A total dose >=1 x 10\5\ Rads (Si) (1 x 10\3\ Gy(Si)) and
<5 x 10\5\ Rads (Si) (5 x 10\3\ Gy(Si)); and a single event effect
(SEE) (i.e., single event latchup (SEL), single event burnout (SEB),
or single event gate rupture (SEGR)) immunity to a linear energy
transfer (LET) >=80 MeV-cm2/mg; or
    e.2. A total dose >=5 x 10\5\ Rads (Si) (5 x 10\3\ Gy (Si)) and
not described in 9A515.d.

    Note 1 to 9A515.d and .e: Application specific integrated
circuits (ASICs), integrated circuits developed and produced for a
specific application or function, specifically designed or modified
for defense articles and not in normal commercial use are controlled
by Category XI(c) of the USML regardless of characteristics.

    Note 2 to 9A515.d and .e: See 3A001.a for controls on radiation-
hardened microelectronic circuits ``subject to the EAR'' that are
not controlled by 9A515.d or 9A515.e.

    f. Pressure suits (i.e., space suits) capable of operating at
altitudes 55,000 feet above sea level.
    g. Remote sensing components ``specially designed'' for
``spacecraft'' described in ECCNs 9A515.a.1 through 9A515.a.4 as
follows:
    g.1. Space-qualified optics (i.e., lens, mirror, membrane having
active properties (e.g., adaptive, deformable)) with the largest
lateral clear aperture dimension equal to or less than 0.35 meters;
or with the largest clear aperture dimension greater than 0.35
meters but less than or equal to 0.50 meters;
    g.2. Optical bench assemblies ``specially designed'' for ECCN
9A515.a.1, 9A515.a.2, 9A515.a.3, or 9A515.a.4 ``spacecraft;'' or
    g.3. Primary, secondary, or hosted payloads that perform a
function of ECCN 9A515.a.1, 9A515.a.2, 9A515.a.3, or 9A515.a.4
``spacecraft.''
    h. through w. [Reserved]
    x. ``Parts,'' ``components,'' ``accessories'' and
``attachments'' that are ``specially designed'' for defense articles
controlled by USML Category XV or items controlled by 9A515, and
that are NOT:
    x.1. Enumerated or controlled in the USML or elsewhere within
ECCNs 9A515 or 9A004;
    x.2. Microelectronic circuits and discrete electronic
components;
    x.3. Described in ECCNs 7A004 or 7A104;
    x.4. Described in an ECCN containing ``space-qualified'' as a
control criterion (i.e., 3A001.b.1, 3A001.e.4, 3A002.g.1, 3A991.o,
3A992.b.3, 6A002.a.1, 6A002.b.2, 6A002.d.1, 6A004.c and .d,
6A008.j.1, 6A998.b, or 7A003.d.2);
    x.5. Microwave solid state amplifiers and microwave assemblies
(refer to ECCN 3A001.b.4 for controls on these items);
    x.6. Travelling wave tube amplifiers (refer to ECCN 3A001.b.8
for controls on these items); or
    x.7. Elsewhere specified in ECCN 9A515.y.

    Note to 9A515.x: ``Parts,'' ``components,'' ``accessories,'' and
``attachments'' specified in USML subcategory XV(e) or enumerated in
other USML categories are subject to the controls of that paragraph
or category.

    y. Items that would otherwise be within the scope of ECCN
9A515.x but that have been identified in an interagency-cleared
commodity classification (CCATS) pursuant to Sec.  748.3(e) as
warranting control in 9A515.y.
    y.1. Discrete electronic components not specified in 9A515.e;
and
    y.2. Space grade or for spacecraft applications thermistors;
    y.3. Space grade or for spacecraft applications RF microwave
bandpass ceramic filters (Dielectric Resonator Bandpass Filters);
    y.4. Space grade or for spacecraft applications hall effect
sensors;
    y.5. Space grade or for spacecraft applications subminiature
(SMA and SMP) plugs and connectors, TNC plugs and cable and
connector assemblies with SMA plugs and connectors; and
    y.6. Space grade or for spacecraft applications flight cable
assemblies.

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58. In Supplement No. 1 to part 774 (the Commerce Control List),
Category 9, ECCN 9B002 is revised to read as follows:

9B002 On-line (real time) control systems, instrumentation
(including sensors) or automated data acquisition and processing
equipment, having all of the following (see List of Items
Controlled).

License Requirements

Reason for Control: NS, MT, AT

                                            Country chart (see Supp. No.
                Control(s)                         1 to part 738)

NS applies to entire entry................  NS Column 1
MT applies to equipment for engines         MT Column 1
 controlled under 9A001 for MT reasons and
 for engines controlled under 9A101.
AT applies to entire entry................  AT Column 1

List Based License Exceptions (See Part 740 for a Description of All
License Exceptions)

LVS: $3,000, except N/A for MT
GBS: Yes, except N/A for MT
CIV: Yes, except N/A for MT

List of Items Controlled

Related Controls: N/A
Related Definitions: N/A
Items:

    a. ``Specially designed'' for the ``development'' of gas turbine
engines, assemblies, ``parts'' or ``components''; and
    b. Incorporating any of the ``technologies'' controlled by
9E003.h or 9E003.i.

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59. In Supplement No. 1 to part 774 (the Commerce Control List),
Category 9, ECCN 9B009 is revised to read as follows:

9B009 Tooling ``specially designed'' for producing gas turbine
engine powder metallurgy rotor ``parts'' or ``components'' having
all of the following (see List of Items Controlled).

License Requirements

Reason for Control: NS, AT

                                              Country chart  (see Supp.
                Control(s)                       No. 1 to  part 738)

NS applies to entire entry................  NS Column 2
AT applies to entire entry................  AT Column 1

List Based License Exceptions (See Part 740 for a Description of All
License Exceptions)

LVS: $5,000
GBS: N/A
CIV: N/A

List of Items Controlled

Related Controls: See 9B002.
Related Definitions: N/A
Items:

    a. Designed to operate at stress levels of 60% of Ultimate
Tensile Strength (UTS) or more measured at a temperature of 873 K
(600 [deg]C); and
    b. Designed to operate at a temperature of 873 K (600 [deg]C) or
more.

    Note: 9B009 does not specify tooling for the production of
powder.

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60. In Supplement No. 1 to part 774 (the Commerce Control List),
Category 9, ECCN 9E003 is revised to read as follows:

9E003 Other ``technology'' as follows (see List of Items
Controlled).

License Requirements

Reason for Control: NS, SI, AT

                                              Country chart  (see Supp.
                Control(s)                       No. 1 to  part 738)

NS applies to entire entry................  NS Column 1
SI applies to 9E003.a.1 through a.8, .h,    See Sec.   742.14 of the EAR
 .i, and .k.                                 for additional information
AT applies to entire entry................  AT Column 1

Reporting Requirements

See Sec.  743.1 of the EAR for reporting requirements for exports
under License Exceptions, and Validated End-User authorizations.

List Based License Exceptions (See Part 740 for a Description of All
License Exceptions)

CIV: N/A
TSR: N/A

Special Conditions for STA

STA: License Exception STA may not be used to ship or transmit any
technology in 9E003.a.1, 9E003.a.2 to a.5, 9E003.a.8, or 9E003.h to
any of the destinations listed in Country Group A:6 (See Supplement
No. 1 to part 740 of the EAR).

List of Items Controlled

Related Controls: (1) Hot section ``technology'' specifically
designed, modified, or equipped for military uses or purposes, or
developed principally with U.S. Department of Defense funding, is
``subject to the ITAR'' (see 22 CFR parts 120 through 130). (2)
``Technology'' is subject to the EAR when actually applied to a
commercial ``aircraft'' engine program. Exporters may seek to
establish commercial application either on a case-by-case basis
through submission of documentation demonstrating application to a
commercial program in requesting an export license from the
Department Commerce in respect to a specific export, or in the case
of use for broad categories of ``aircraft,'' engines, ``parts'' or
``components,'' a commodity jurisdiction determination from the
Department of State.
Related Definitions: N/A
Items:

    a. ``Technology'' ``required'' for the ``development'' or
``production'' of any of the following gas turbine engine ``parts,''
``components'' or systems:
    a.1. Gas turbine blades, vanes or ``tip shrouds'', made from
directionally solidified (DS) or single crystal (SC) alloys and
having (in the 001 Miller Index Direction) a stress-rupture life
exceeding 400 hours at 1,273 K (1,000 [deg]C) at a stress of 200
MPa, based on the average property values;

    Technical Note: For the purposes of 9E003.a.1, stress-rupture
life testing is typically conducted on a test specimen.

    a.2. Combustors having any of the following:
    a.2.a. `Thermally decoupled liners' designed to operate at
`combustor exit temperature' exceeding 1,883K (1,610 [deg]C);
    a.2.b. Non-metallic liners;
    a.2.c. Non-metallic shells; or
    a.2. d. Liners designed to operate at `combustor exit
temperature' exceeding 1,883K (1,610 [deg]C) and having holes that
meet the parameters specified by 9E003.c;

    Note: The ``required'' ``technology'' for holes in 9E003.a.2 is
limited to the derivation of the geometry and location of the holes.

    Technical Notes:
    1. `Thermally decoupled liners' are liners that feature at least
a support structure designed to carry mechanical loads and a
combustion facing structure designed to protect the support
structure from the heat of combustion. The combustion facing
structure and support structure have independent thermal
displacement (mechanical displacement due to thermal load) with
respect to one another, i.e. they are thermally decoupled.
    2. `Combustor exit temperature' is the bulk average gas path
total (stagnation) temperature between the combustor exit plane and
the leading edge of the turbine inlet guide vane (i.e., measured at
engine station T40 as defined in SAE ARP 755A) when the engine is
running in a `steady state mode' of operation at the certificated
maximum continuous operating temperature.

    N.B.: See 9E003.c for ``technology'' ``required'' for
manufacturing cooling holes.
    a.3. ``Parts'' or ``components,'' that are any of the following:
    a.3.a. Manufactured from organic ``composite'' materials
designed to operate above 588 K (315 [deg]C);
    a.3.b. Manufactured from any of the following:
    a.3.b.1. Metal ``matrix'' ``composites'' reinforced by any of
the following:
    a.3.b.1.a. Materials controlled by 1C007;
    a.3.b.1.b. ``Fibrous or filamentary materials'' specified by
1C010; or
    a.3.b.1.c. Aluminides specified by 1C002.a; or
    a.3.b.2. Ceramic ``matrix'' ``composites'' specified by 1C007;
or
    a.3.c. Stators, vanes, blades, tip seals (shrouds), rotating
blings, rotating blisks or `splitter ducts', that are all of the
following:
    a.3.c.1. Not specified in 9E003.a.3.a;
    a.3.c.2. Designed for compressors or fans; and
    a.3.c.3. Manufactured from material controlled by 1C010.e with
resins controlled by 1C008;

    Technical Note: A `splitter duct' performs the initial
separation of the air-mass flow between the bypass and core sections
of the engine.

    a.4. Uncooled turbine blades, vanes or ``tip shrouds'' designed
to operate at a `gas path temperature' of 1,373 K (1,100 [deg]C) or
more;
    a.5. Cooled turbine blades, vanes or ``tip-shrouds'', other than
those described in 9E003.a.1, designed to operate at a `gas path
temperature' of 1,693 K (1,420 [deg]C) or more;

    Technical Notes:
    1. `Gas path temperature' is the bulk average gas path total
(stagnation) temperature at the leading edge plane of the turbine
component when the engine is running in a `steady state mode' of
operation at the certificated or specified maximum continuous
operating temperature.
    2. The term `steady state mode' defines engine operation
conditions, where the engine parameters, such as thrust/power, rpm
and others, have no appreciable fluctuations, when the ambient air
temperature and pressure at the engine inlet are constant.

    a.6. Airfoil-to-disk blade combinations using solid state
joining;
    a.7. Gas turbine engine ``parts'' or ``components'' using
``diffusion bonding'' ``technology'' controlled by 2E003.b;
    a.8. `Damage tolerant' gas turbine engine rotor ``parts'' or
``components'' using powder metallurgy materials controlled by
1C002.b; or

    Technical Note: `Damage tolerant' ``parts'' and ``components''
are designed using methodology and substantiation to predict and
limit crack growth.

    a.9. [Reserved]
    N.B.: For ``FADEC systems'', see 9E003.h.
    a.10. [Reserved]
    N.B.: For adjustable flow path geometry, see 9E003.i.
    a.11. Hollow fan blades;
    b. ``Technology'' ``required'' for the ``development'' or
``production'' of any of the following:
    b.1. Wind tunnel aero-models equipped with non-intrusive sensors
capable of transmitting data from the sensors to the data
acquisition system; or
    b.2. ``Composite'' propeller blades or propfans, capable of
absorbing more than 2,000 kW at flight speeds exceeding Mach 0.55;
    c. ``Technology'' ``required'' for manufacturing cooling holes,
in gas turbine engine ``parts'' or ``components'' incorporating any
of the ``technologies'' specified by 9E003.a.1, 9E003.a.2 or
9E003.a.5, and having any of the following:
    c.1. Having all of the following:
    c.1.a. Minimum `cross-sectional area' less than 0.45 mm\2\;
    c.1.b. `Hole shape ratio' greater than 4.52; and
    c.1.c. `Incidence angle' equal to or less than 25[deg]; or
    c.2. Having all of the following:
    c.2.a. Minimum `cross-sectional area' less than 0.12 mm\2\;
    c.2.b. `Hole shape ratio' greater than 5.65; and
    c.2.c. `Incidence angle' more than 25[deg];

    Note: 9E003.c does not apply to ``technology'' for manufacturing
constant radius cylindrical holes that are straight through and
enter and exit on the external surfaces of the component.

    Technical Notes:
    1. For the purposes of 9E003.c, the `cross-sectional area' is
the area of the hole in the plane perpendicular to the hole axis.
    2. For the purposes of 9E003.c, `hole shape ratio' is the
nominal length of the axis of the hole divided by the square root of
its minimum `cross-sectional area'.

    3. For the purposes of 9E003.c, `incidence angle' is the acute
angle measured between the plane tangential to the airfoil surface
and the hole axis at the point where the hole axis enters the
airfoil surface.
    4. Techniques for manufacturing holes in 9E003.c include
``laser'', water jet, Electro-Chemical Machining (ECM) or Electrical
Discharge Machining (EDM) methods.

    d. ``Technology'' ``required'' for the ``development'' or
``production'' of helicopter power transfer systems or tilt rotor or
tilt wing ``aircraft'' power transfer systems;
    e. ``Technology'' for the ``development'' or ``production'' of
reciprocating diesel engine ground vehicle propulsion systems having
all of the following:
    e.1. `Box volume' of 1.2 m\3\ or less;
    e.2. An overall power output of more than 750 kW based on 80/
1269/EEC, ISO 2534 or national equivalents; and
    e.3. Power density of more than 700 kW/m\3\ of `box volume';

    Technical Note:  `Box volume' is the product of three
perpendicular dimensions measured in the following way:
    Length: The length of the crankshaft from front flange to
flywheel face;
    Width: The widest of any of the following:
    a. The outside dimension from valve cover to valve cover;
    b. The dimensions of the outside edges of the cylinder heads; or
    c. The diameter of the flywheel housing;
    Height: The largest of any of the following:
    a. The dimension of the crankshaft center-line to the top plane
of the valve cover (or cylinder head) plus twice the stroke; or
    b. The diameter of the flywheel housing.

    f. ``Technology'' ``required'' for the ``production'' of
``specially designed'' ``parts'' or ``components'' for high output
diesel engines, as follows:
    f.1. ``Technology'' ``required'' for the ``production'' of
engine systems having all of the following ``parts'' and
``components'' employing ceramics materials controlled by 1C007:
    f.1.a Cylinder liners;
    f.1.b. Pistons;
    f.1.c. Cylinder heads; and
    f.1.d. One or more other ``part'' or ``component'' (including
exhaust ports, turbochargers, valve guides, valve assemblies or
insulated fuel injectors);
    f.2. ``Technology'' ``required'' for the ``production'' of
turbocharger systems with single-stage compressors and having all of
the following:
    f.2.a. Operating at pressure ratios of 4:1 or higher;
    f.2.b. Mass flow in the range from 30 to 130 kg per minute; and
    f.2.c. Variable flow area capability within the compressor or
turbine sections;
    f.3. ``Technology'' ``required'' for the ``production'' of fuel
injection systems with a ``specially designed'' multifuel (e.g.,
diesel or jet fuel) capability covering a viscosity range from
diesel fuel (2.5 cSt at 310.8 K (37.8 [deg]C)) down to gasoline fuel
(0.5 cSt at 310.8 K (37.8 [deg]C)) and having all of the following:
    f.3.a. Injection amount in excess of 230 mm\3\ per injection per
cylinder; and
    f.3.b. Electronic control features ``specially designed'' for
switching governor characteristics automatically depending on fuel
property to provide the same torque characteristics by using the
appropriate sensors;
    g. ``Technology'' ``required'' for the development'' or
``production'' of `high output diesel engines' for solid, gas phase
or liquid film (or combinations thereof) cylinder wall lubrication
and permitting operation to temperatures exceeding 723 K (450
[deg]C), measured on the cylinder wall at the top limit of travel of
the top ring of the piston;

    Technical Note:  `High output diesel engines' are diesel engines
with a specified brake mean effective pressure of 1.8 MPa or more at
a speed of 2,300 r.p.m., provided the rated speed is 2,300 r.p.m. or
more.

    h. ``Technology'' for gas turbine engine ``FADEC systems'' as
follows:
    h.1. ``Development'' ``technology'' for deriving the functional
requirements for the ``parts'' or ``components'' necessary for the
``FADEC system'' to regulate engine thrust or shaft power (e.g.,
feedback sensor time constants and accuracies, fuel valve slew
rate);
    h.2. ``Development'' or ``production'' ``technology'' for
control and diagnostic ``parts'' or ``components'' unique to the
``FADEC system'' and used to regulate engine thrust or shaft power;
    h.3. ``Development'' ``technology'' for the control law
algorithms, including ``source code'', unique to the ``FADEC
system'' and used to regulate engine thrust or shaft power;

    Note: 9E003.h does not apply to technical data related to
engine-``aircraft'' integration required by civil aviation
authorities of one or more Wassenaar Arrangement Participating
States (See Supplement No. 1 to part 743 of the EAR) to be published
for general airline use (e.g., installation manuals, operating
instructions, instructions for continued airworthiness) or interface
functions (e.g., input/output processing, airframe thrust or shaft
power demand).

    i. ``Technology'' for adjustable flow path systems designed to
maintain engine stability for gas generator turbines, fan or power
turbines, or propelling nozzles, as follows:
    i.1. ``Development'' ``technology'' for deriving the functional
requirements for the ``parts'' or ``components'' that maintain
engine stability;
    i.2. ``Development'' or ``production'' ``technology'' for
``parts'' or ``components'' unique to the adjustable flow path
system and that maintain engine stability;
    i.3. ``Development'' ``technology'' for the control law
algorithms, including ``source code'', unique to the adjustable flow
path system and that maintain engine stability;

    Note: 9E003.i does not apply to ``technology'' for any of the
following:
    a. Inlet guide vanes;
    b. Variable pitch fans or prop-fans;
    c. Variable compressor vanes;
    d. Compressor bleed valves; or
    e. Adjustable flow path geometry for reverse thrust.

    j. ``Technology'' ``required'' for the ``development'' of wing-
folding systems designed for fixed-wing ``aircraft'' powered by gas
turbine engines.
    N.B.: For ``technology'' ``required'' for the ``development'' of
wing-folding systems designed for fixed-wing ``aircraft'' specified
in USML Category VIII (a), see USML Category VIII (i).
    k. ``Technology'' not otherwise controlled in 9E003.a.1 through
a.8, a.10, and .h and used in the ``development'', ``production'',
or overhaul of hot section ``parts'' or ``components'' of civil
derivatives of military engines controlled on the U.S. Munitions
List.

Supplement No. 6 to Part 774 [Amended]

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61. Supplement No. 6 to part 774 ``Sensitive List'' is amended by:
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a. Removing the reference to ``and .d'' in paragraph (1)(iii) and
``1C007.d'' in paragraphs (1)(vi) and (1)(vii);
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b. Removing the phrase ``exceeding 12.5'' and adding in its place
``exceeding 16'' in paragraphs (4)(ii) and (4)(iii);
0
c. Removing the term ``user accessible programmability'' and adding in
its place ``user-accessible programmability'' in paragraphs (6)(v) and
(6)(viii);
0
d. Adding double quotes around the term ``Magnetic gradiometers'' in
paragraph (6)(xxiv)(C);
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e. Adding double quotes around the word ``magnetometers'' in paragraph
(6)(xxv);
0
f. Removing and reserving paragraph (9)(viii);
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g. Revising paragraph (9)(ix); and
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h. Adding paragraph (9)(x).
    The additions and revisions read as follows:

Supplement No. 6 to Part 774--Sensitive List

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(9) Category 9

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    (ix) 9E003.a.1 to a.5, a.8.
    (x) 9E003.h.

Matthew S. Borman,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0394; Airspace Docket No. 12-AEA-8]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Easton, PA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E Airspace at Easton, PA, as the
Allentown VORTAC has been decommissioned and new Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures have been developed at Braden Airpark. This action
enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
operations at the airport. This action also recognizes the airport's
name change and updates the geographic coordinates of the airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 27, 2013. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1,
Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of
FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O.
Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On January 24, 2013, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Class E airspace at
Easton, PA (78 FR 5152) Docket No. FAA-2012-0394. Interested parties
were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order 7400.9W dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 2012,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1. The Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Easton, PA to accommodate the new Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures developed for Braden Airpark. The
Allentown VORTAC has been decommissioned, and the VOR/DME approach
cancelled. The controlled airspace area is increased to within an 8.2-
mile radius of the airport due to terrain in the surrounding area.
Also, the airport name is changed from Easton Airport to Braden
Airpark, and the geographic coordinates of the airport are adjusted to
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. Also, the sentence in
the regulatory text referencing the effectiveness of the airspace from
sunrise to sunset, daily, is removed. Except for editorial changes and
the changes noted above, this rule is the same as published in the
NPRM.
    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is

promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to
ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This
regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends
controlled airspace at Braden Airpark, Easton, PA.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71:

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for Part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854,
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 8, 2012, effective September 15, 2012, is amended
as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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AEA PA E5 Easton, PA [Amended]

Braden Airpark, Easton, PA
    (Lat. 40[deg]44'32'' N., long. 75[deg]14'35'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an 8.2-mile radius of Braden Airpark.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 22, 2013.
Barry A. Knight,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13054-000]

Nt Hydro; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and
Soliciting Comments, Protests, and Motions To Intervene

January 30, 2008.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 13054-000.
    c. Date filed: October 22, 2007.
    d. Applicant: NT Hydro.
    e. Name and Location of Project: The proposed Abert Rim Pumped
Storage Hydroelectric Project would be located in Lake County, Oregon
and would utilize the existing Mule Lake and Lake Albert, both located
on U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land.
    f. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    g. Applicant contact: Mr. Ted Sorenson, Sorenson Engineering, 5203
South 11th, East Idaho Falls, ID 83404,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    h. FERC Contact: Tom Papsidero,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to
intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests and
interventions 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. Please include the project
number (P-13054-000) on any comments or motions filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person in the official service list for the
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    j. Description of Existing Facilities and Proposed Project: The
proposed Abert Rim Pumped Storage Project will consist of the existing
Mule Lake, which is an existing small lake, and Lake Abert, which is an
existing alkali lake. Both water bodies are located on BLM lands. Under
the proposed project, Mule Lake Reservoir and Lake Abert will be
connected by a 6,200 foot-long pipeline consisting of two eight-foot-
diameter steel pipes with a hydraulic capacity of approximately 700
cubic feet per second (cfs) each. The pipeline will include a 6,200-
foot-long tunnel immediately below Abert Rim Wilderness Study Area. A
powerhouse/pumphouse will be located near the shore of Lake Abert,
containing two 67 megawatt (MW)/700 cfs pump-turbines, and appurtenant
facilities. The powerhouse/pumphouse would be a metal building with a
concrete foundation, approximately 120-foot-wide by 60-foot-long and
30-foot-high.
    Mule Lake, which stores runoff from intermittent streams, has a
normal maximum water surface elevation of approximately 5,605 feet
above sea level (ASL). USGS topographic data indicate that Mule Lake
occurs within a closed basin, with no outlet streams. Currently, Mule
Lake has an approximate storage capacity of 1,600 acre-feet. Under the
proposed project, storage in Mule Lake would be increased to about
4,000 acre-feet by increasing the lake level 20 feet. Because Mule Lake
is in a closed basin, no new dam would be required to increase the lake
level and storage. Lake Abert, which receives water from Chewaucan
River, various springs and intermittent runoff streams, has a normal
maximum water surface elevation of approximately 4,254 feet ASL.
Currently, water entering Lake Abert remains in Lake Abert until it
evaporates, i.e. Lake Abert occurs within a closed topographic basin
with no outlets. Lake Abert has an approximate storage capacity of
400,000 acre-feet.
    A new 45-mile-long 128-kV transmission line will be constructed to
interconnect the proposed project with an existing Bonneville Power
Administration 500-kV, AC transmission line located northwest of Lake
Abert. This interconnection will link the proposed project with the
both the California-Nevada and Pacific Northwest power grids. A new
substation would be constructed at the point of interconnection. The
proposed project would have an annual generation of 489.1 GWh.
    k. Location of Applications: A copy of the application is available
for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public
Reference Room or may 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 toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is

also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item g
above.
    l. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    m. Competing Preliminary Permit--Anyone desiring to file a
competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project
must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to
file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36).
Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to
file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days
after the specified comment date for the particular application. A
competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR
4.30(b) and 4.36.
    n. Competing Development Application--Any qualified development
applicant desiring to file a competing development application must
submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the
particular application, either a competing development application or a
notice of intent to file such an

application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a
development application allows an interested person to file the
competing application no later than 120 days after the specified
comment date for the particular application. A competing license
application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36.
    o. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to
submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary
permit application or a development application (specify which type of
application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s)
named in this public notice.
    p. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit--A preliminary permit, if
issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed
preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the
preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of
preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts.
Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide
whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to
construct and operate the project.
    q. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    r. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT
TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'',
``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project
Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of
the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and
the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director,
Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any
notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must
also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in
the particular application.
    s. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

 Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-2117 Filed 2-5-08; 8:45 am]

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