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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-64523; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2011-29]

 Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending Rule
7.31(h)(5) To Reduce the Minimum Order Entry Size of a Mid-Point
Passive Liquidity Order From 100 Shares to One Share

May 19, 2011.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that on May 11, 2011, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``NYSE
Arca'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II
below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory
organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
    \3\ 17 CFR 240.19-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 7.31(h)(5) to reduce the
minimum order entry size of a Mid-Point Passive Liquidity Order (``MPL
Order'') from 100 shares to one share. The text of the proposed rule
change is available at the Exchange, the Commission's Public Reference
Room, http://www.nyse.com, and the Commission's Web site at http://
www.sec.gov.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 7.31(h)(5) to reduce the
minimum order entry size of an MPL Order from 100 shares to one share.
    MPL Orders were initially designed to accommodate larger customer
transactions and required a minimum order entry size of 1,000
shares.\4\ The Exchange reduced the minimum order entry size from 1,000
shares to 100 shares shortly after implementing MPL Orders to permit
Users to enter MPL Orders for smaller sized order flow, including
orders of retail customers.\5\
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    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56072 (July 13,
2007), 72 FR 39867 (July 20, 2007) (SR-NYSEArca-2007-61).
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56790 (November 15,
2007), 72 FR 65797 (November 23, 2007) (SR-NYSEArca-2007-113).
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    The Exchange believes that reducing the minimum order entry size
from 100 shares to one share would further enhance opportunities for
execution on the Exchange using MPL Orders, especially with respect to
retail customer orders that are often smaller than one round lot of 100
shares.
    The Exchange also proposes to reduce the specified minimum
executable size

for an MPL Order from 100 shares to one share. This change would permit
Users that enter an MPL Order for less than 100 shares to also specify
a minimum executable size for the MPL Order.
    The Exchange is not proposing any other changes or amendments to
the MPL Order. The Exchange intends to communicate the proposed
reductions in the minimum order entry size and minimum executable size
to its Users through a Rule Adoption Notice.
2. Statutory Basis
    The proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\6\ in general, and
furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5),\7\ in particular, in that
it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and
practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster
cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in facilitating
transactions in securities, and to remove impediments to and perfect
the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system.
Specifically, the proposed rule change would further enhance
opportunities for execution on the Exchange using MPL Orders,
especially with respect to retail customer orders that are often
smaller than one round lot of 100 shares.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

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

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change: (1) Does not
significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (2) does not impose any significant burden on competition;
and (3) by its terms does not become operative for 30 days after the
date of this filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may
designate if consistent with the protection of investors and the public
interest, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \8\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\9\
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \9\ 17 CFR 240.19b- 4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires a self-regulatory organization to provide the Commission
with written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change,
along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change,
at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the
proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://
www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NYSEArca-2011-29 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEArca-2011-29. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used.
To help the Commission process and review your comments more
efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all
comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/
rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments,
all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that
are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating
to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person,
other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance
with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website
viewing and printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between
the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be
available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the
Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the
Commission does not edit personal identifying information from
submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make
available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-
NYSEArca-2011-29 and should be submitted on or before June 15, 2011.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\10\
Cathy H. Ahn,
Deputy Secretary.
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    \10\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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[Notices]
[Pages 27847-27849]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0104

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 8 individuals for
exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. The applicants are unable to meet the vision
requirement in one eye for various reasons. The reasons are annotated
in each applicant's summary in the ``Qualifications of Applicants''
section below. If granted, the exemptions would enable these
individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)
in interstate commerce without meeting the Federal vision requirement.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 11, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0104 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below
for further information.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time 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. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting
comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the FDMS published in
the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316), or you may visit
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-785.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical
Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 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.'' FMCSA can renew exemptions at the end of each
2-year period. The 8individuals listed in this notice have each
requested such an exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce.
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each
applicant to determine whether granting an exemption will achieve the
required level of safety mandated by statute.

Qualifications of Applicants

Joseph A. Ellis

    Mr. Ellis, age 51, has loss of vision in his right eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained at age 14. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2012, his optometrist noted, ``Mr. Ellis demonstrates
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Ellis reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 6 years, accumulating 22,800 miles. He holds a Class D
operator's license from New York. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Matthew G. Epps

    Mr. Epps, 35, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his
left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2012, his optometrist
noted, ``Mr. Epps has sufficient visiual stability to operate
commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Epps reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 11 years, accumulating 165,000 miles and tractor-trailer
combinations for 1 year, accumulating 19,000 miles. He holds a Class A
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from Florida. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Brian R. Gallagher

    Mr. Gallagher, 32, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60,
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2012, his
optometrist noted, ``In my expert opinion, this person has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Gallagher reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 11 years, accumulating 148,500 miles and tractor-trailer
combinations for 11 years, accumulating 528,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jolene A. Gauger

    Ms. Gauger, 29, has had amblyopia in her right eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in her right eye is 20/80, and in her left
eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2011, her optometrist noted,
``I certify that in my medical opinion, Jolene Alison Gauger has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Ms. Gauger reported that she has driven straight
trucks for 14 years, accumulating 350,000 miles. She holds a Class D
operator's license from Wisconsin. Her driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

John F. Lynch

    Mr. Lynch, 35, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained in the mid 1990s. The visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/15. Following an examination in 2012, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my opinion, he has sufficient vision and
meets all the standards that are outlined on the page of criteria that
were submitted.'' Mr. Lynch reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 9 years, accumulating 280,800 miles. He holds a Class D operator's
license from Vermont. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Marcus D. Perkins

    Mr. Perkins, 34, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since
1987. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and
in his left eye, light perception only. Following an examination in
2012, his optometrist noted, ``I feel Markus has sufficient vision to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Perkins reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 8 months, accumulating 160,000 miles and tractor-

trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 1.4 million miles. He
holds a Class D chauffeur's license from Louisiana. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Joe Ramirez

    Mr. Ramirez, 40, has had a macular scar in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2012, his
optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Ramirez has sufficient
vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Ramirez reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 320,000 miles and
tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years, accumulating 13.5 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

John C. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 54, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained in 1987. The visual acuity in his left eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2011, his optometrist noted, ``I hereby
certify that it is my medical opinion that Mr. Smith has sufficient
vision to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years, accumulating 220,000
miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, accumulating 10.7
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. The Agency will consider all comments
received before the close of business June 11, 2012. Comments will be
available for examination in the docket at the location listed under
the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency will file comments
received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will
consider them 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 monitor the public
docket for new material.

    Issued on: May 3, 2012.
 Larry W. Minor,
 Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER21-202-000]

Centrica Business Solutions Optimize, LLC; Supplemental Notice
That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket
Section 204 Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced Centrica
Business Solutions Optimize, 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 November 16, 2020.
    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 may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: October 27, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0271]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of an Approved
Information Collection: Accident Recordkeeping Requirements

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

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA
announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR)
described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its
review and approval and invites public comment. FMCSA requests approval
to renew the ICR titled ``Accident Recordkeeping Requirements.'' This
ICR relates to Agency requirements that motor carriers maintain a
record of accidents involving their commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
Motor carriers are not required to report this data to FMCSA, but must
produce it upon inquiry by authorized Federal, State or local
officials.

DATES: We must receive your comments on or before June 29, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket Number FMCSA-2019-0271 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket 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: U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. e.t.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and
docket number. For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see
the Public Participation heading below. Note that all comments received
will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading
below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov, and follow the
online instructions for accessing the dockets, or go to the street
address listed above.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 53(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.
    Public Participation: The Federal eRulemaking Portal is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can obtain electronic
submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the ``help'' section
of the Federal eRulemaking Portal website. If you want us to notify you
that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed,
stamped envelope or postcard, or print the acknowledgement page that
appears after submitting comments online. Comments received after the
comment closing date will be included in the docket and will be
considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Pearlie Robinson, Driver and
Carrier Operations Division, DOT, FMCSA, West Building 6th Floor, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section
390.15(b), requires motor carriers to make certain specified records
and information pertaining to CMV accidents available to an authorized
representative or special agent of FMCSA upon request or as part of an
inquiry. Motor carriers are required to maintain an ``accident
register'' consisting of information concerning all ``accidents''
involving their CMVs (49 CFR 390.15(b) (see ``Definition: Accident''
below). The following information must be recorded for each accident:
date, location, driver name, number of injuries, number of fatalities,
and whether certain dangerous hazardous materials were released. In
addition, the motor carrier must maintain copies of all accident
reports required by insurers or governmental entities. Motor carriers
must maintain this information for three years after the date of the
accident. Section 390.15 does not require motor carriers to submit any
information or records to FMCSA or any other party.
    This ICR supports the DOT strategic goal of safety. By requiring
motor carriers to gather and record information concerning CMV
accidents, FMCSA is strengthening its ability to assess the safety
performance of motor carriers. This information is a valuable resource
in Agency initiatives to prevent, and reduce the severity of, CMV
crashes.
    The Agency has modified several of its estimates for this ICR. The
estimated number of annual respondents has decreased substantially,
while the numbers of responses, burden hours, and annual costs to
respondents have increased. Explanations for these changes are
summarized below.
    The previously-approved number of annual respondents is 866,122.
This estimate was based on records of all interstate and intrastate
motor carriers with ``recent activity'' in the Motor Carrier Management
Information System (MCMIS) for calendar year 2015. However, not all of
these motor carriers experience a DOT-reportable crash every calendar
year. To more accurately estimate the annual number of respondents, we
looked at the carriers associated with crashes reported in MCMIS for
calendar years 2016 through 2018 and calculated the annual average.
This gave us a significantly reduced estimate of 89,270 respondents per
year.
    The previously-approved burden is 36,157 burden hours. The Agency
increases its estimate to 55,425 burden hours. The text of section
390.15(b) is unchanged; the increase in burden hours does not reflect
changes in the requirements for accident

recordkeeping. The adjustment in annual burden hours is due to a
revised estimate of the number of reportable accidents from 120,522 to
184,749 per year, using interstate and intrastate DOT-reportable motor
carrier crash records in MCMIS for calendar years 2016 through 2018. In
the previous iteration of this ICR, only crash records for calendar
year 2015 were considered, and only crashes for carriers with a DOT
number and ``recent activity'' in MCMIS were included. In the current
iteration of this ICR, we include recorded crashes in which there is
not a recorded DOT number, but the CRASH_CARRIER_INTERSTATE field in
MCMIS is coded as ``Interstate'' or ``Intrastate'' (thus suggesting
that they are commercial carriers). This change in approach has
resulted in an increased estimate of annual crashes subject to the
Accident Register reporting requirements, and thus an increase in the
number of responses, as each crash is associated with one response.
    The revised version of this ICR includes estimated labor costs
associated with maintaining the Accident Register. The previous
iteration of this ICR did not include such an estimate; it only
reported the estimated annual burden hours. The estimated annual labor
cost for industry resulting from the Accident Register reporting
requirements is $1,860,617.
    Finally, the estimated annual cost associated with accident
recordkeeping (outside of labor costs) is increased from $8,437 to
$106,785. In the previous iteration of this ICR, it was assumed that
all motor carriers were storing hard copy records offsite, which is
less costly than storing hard copy records onsite due to reduced space
requirements. In the current iteration of this ICR, FMCSA is assuming
that (1) approximately 15 percent of motor carriers are storing their
Accident Registers electronically, at no extra cost, and (2)
approximately 85 percent of motor carriers are storing hard copy
versions of their Accident Registers. FMCSA is further assuming that
motor carriers that maintain paper records are storing their Accident
Registers at their primary place of business, so that they have easy
access to such records during an FMCSA investigation. This change in
storage location increases the cost of storage, from $0.07 to $0.68 per
accident recorded. While FMCSA is now assuming that some motor carriers
are storing documents electronically at no extra cost, the overall
number of responses has increased over prior years, overtaking the
reduction in number of carriers storing hard copy records.
    Title: Accident Recordkeeping Requirements.
    OMB Control Number: 2126-0009.
    Type of Request: Renewal of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Motor carriers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 89,270.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 184,749.
    Estimated Time per Response: 18 minutes.
    Expiration Date: September 30, 2020.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 55,425 burden hours (184,749
accidents x 18 minutes per response/60 minutes in an hour = 55,425
hours).
    Definitions: ``Accident'' is an occurrence involving a CMV
operating on a public road which results in: (1) A fatality, (2) bodily
injury to a person who, as a result of the injury, immediately receives
medical treatment away from the scene of the accident, or (3) one or
more motor vehicles incurring disabling damage as a result of the
accident, requiring the motor vehicle(s) to be transported away from
the scene by a tow truck or other motor vehicle (49 CFR 390.5).
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed
collection is necessary for the performance of FMCSA's functions; (2)
the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for FMCSA to enhance the
quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize or include your
comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.
    Issued under the authority of 49 CFR 1.87.

Kenneth Riddle,
Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Research and Registration.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4500-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2021-0001]

Connecticut; 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 the State of Connecticut (FEMA-4500-DR), dated March 28, 2020, and
related determinations.

DATES: This amendment was issued August 5, 2021.

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 notice of a major disaster declaration
dated March 28, 2020 for the State of Connecticut is hereby amended to
include the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

    All areas within the State of Connecticut are eligible for
assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
    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.

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 98 (Friday, May 20, 2022)]
[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Sunshine Act Meetings

TIME AND DATE: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of
the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the
Securities and Exchange Commission will hold an Open Meeting on
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

PLACE:  The meeting will be webcast on the Commission's website at
www.sec.gov.

STATUS:  The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. (ET) and will be open to
the public via webcast on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
    1. The Commission will consider whether to propose amendments to
the rule under the Investment Company Act that addresses investment
company names that are likely to mislead investors about an investment
company's investments and risks. The amendments the Commission will
consider also include enhanced prospectus disclosure requirements for
terminology used in investment company names, as well as public
reporting regarding compliance with the new names-related requirements.
    2. The Commission also will consider whether to propose amendments
to rules and reporting forms for registered investment advisers,
certain advisers exempt from registration, registered investment
companies, and business development companies to provide standardized
environmental, social, and governance (``ESG'') disclosure to investors
and the Commission.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: For further information and to
ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed,
please contact Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary
at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

(Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552b.)

    Dated: May 18, 2022.
Vanessa A. Countryman,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4266-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2016-0001]

Texas; Amendment No. 4 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 the State of Texas (FEMA-4266-DR), dated March 19, 2016, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: April 28, 2016.

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 notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Texas is hereby amended to include the following areas
among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the
event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of
March 19, 2016.

    Angelina, Cass, Lamar, Madison, Red River, Sabine, San
Augustine, and Walker Counties for Public Assistance, including
direct federal assistance.
    Erath, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Jasper, Marion, Newton,
Orange, Parker, Shelby, and Tyler Counties for Public Assistance
[Categories C-G] (already designated for Individual Assistance and
assistance for debris removal and emergency protective measures
[Categories A and B], including direct federal assistance, under the
Public Assistance program).

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.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas and Oil Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP23-895-000.
    Applicants: Alliance Pipeline L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Tioga Lateral Waiver and Hess
NRA Filing to be effective 9/1/2023.
    Filed Date: 7/14/23.
    Accession Number: 20230714-5001.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 7/26/23.

    Docket Numbers: RP23-896-000.
    Applicants: Minnesota Municipal Power Agency v. Northern Natural
Gas Company.
    Description: Complaint of Minnesota Municipal Power Agency v.
Northern Natural Gas Company.
    Filed Date: 7/13/23.
    Accession Number: 20230713-5141.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 8/2/23.

    Docket Numbers: RP23-897-000.
    Applicants: Carolina Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: CGT--Pricing Index
Clarification to be effective 8/14/2023.
    Filed Date: 7/14/23.
    Accession Number: 20230714-5002.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 7/26/23.

    Docket Numbers: RP23-898-000.
    Applicants: Midwestern Gas Transmission Company.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Revisions to Part 6 for
Contract Assignment to be effective 8/1/2023.
    Filed Date: 7/14/23.
    Accession Number: 20230714-5062.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 7/26/23.

    Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a
complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with
Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211,
385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the
specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is
necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system
(https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp) by querying
the docket number.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>. The Commission's Office of Public Participation
(OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in
Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including
landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and
others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission
processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such
as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at<PHONE_NUMBER> or [email protected].

    Dated: July 14, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER12-2314-000]

Spinning Spur Wind LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-
Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding,
of Spinning Spur Wind LLC's application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate schedule, 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 August 24, 2012.
    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 St. NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding(s) 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 email notification
when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with
any FERC Online service, please email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: August 3, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0270; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-113-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes, and Model F.28 Mark
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of
loose nuts on contactors in the electrical power center (EPC), and in
some cases, burned contactors. This proposed AD would require
inspecting and, if necessary, adjusting, the torque values of nuts on
circuit breakers, contactors and terminal blocks of the EPC and battery
relay panel. This proposed AD would also require inspecting to
determine if certain parts are installed, and installing the parts if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct loose nuts,
which could result in arcing and potentially an onboard fire, possibly
resulting in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants or
maintenance personnel.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 7, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE
Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)252-627-350; fax +31
(0)252-627-211; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-0270;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-113-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2011-0083, dated May 12, 2011 (referred to
after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    In December 1989, Fokker issued Service Bulletin (SB) SBF50-24-
A013 and SBF100-24-A011 (both Alert Bulletins) to instruct operators
to inspect and adjust several torque values of bus bars and
contactors in the EPC. The Civil Aviation Authority of The
Netherlands (CAA-NL, formerly RLD) issued AD (BLA) 89-159 and BLA
89-157 respectively (both now at issue 2), to require operators of
the affected aeroplanes to comply with the instructions of these
SBs.
    Since those ADs were issued, several operators have reported
finding loose nuts on contactors in the EPC of Fokker 50/60
aeroplanes in post-SBF50-24-A013 configuration and on Fokker 70/100
aeroplanes in post-SBF100-24-A011 configuration. In some cases, the
findings included damaged (burned) contactors.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
arcing and, in combination with other factors, to an onboard fire,
possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to
occupants or maintenance personnel.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time [torque check] inspection and, depending on findings,
adjustment of the torque values of nuts on circuit breakers,
contactors and terminal blocks [of the EPC and battery relay panel].

The required actions include doing a general visual inspection to
determine if either the lock washer, flat washer and nut, or locking
nut and flat washer, are installed; and installing a new lock washer or
self-locking nut, if necessary; and applying torque inspection lacquer.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Service Bulletins SBF50-24-
032, including Fokker Manual Change Notification--Maintenance
Documentation MCNM-F50-072 (for Model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes), and
SBF100-24-043, including Fokker Manual Change Notification--Maintenance
Documentation MCNM-F100-141 (for Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
airplanes), both dated February 10, 2011. The actions described in this
service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified

of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all
pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is
likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as
follows: The MCAI specifies certain concurrent requirements. This AD
does not include those requirements because the actions are already
required by FAA AD 98-03-18, Amendment 39-10310 (63 FR 6066, February
6, 1998); and FAA AD 2009-18-05, Amendment 39-16001 (74 FR 43625,
August 27, 2009).

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 6 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 5 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $2,550, or $425 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $25, for a cost of
$365 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products
that may 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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
    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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2012-0270; Directorate
Identifier 2011-NM-113-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 7, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 050
airplanes, and Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, certificated
in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24: Electric
power.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of loose nuts on contactors in
the electrical power center (EPC), and in some cases, burned
contactors. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct loose nuts,
which could result in arcing and potentially an onboard fire,
possibly resulting in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants
or maintenance personnel.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.

(g) Actions

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this
AD.
    (1) Do a torque check of the nuts and circuit breakers,
contactors, and terminal blocks of the EPC and battery relay panel,
as applicable, and do all applicable adjustments of the torque
values, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF50-24-032, including Fokker Manual Change
Notification--Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F50-072 (for Model F.27
Mark 050 airplanes); or SBF100-24-043, including Fokker Manual
Change Notification--Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F100-141 (for
Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes; both dated February 10,
2011. Do all applicable adjustments before further flight.
    (2) Do a general visual inspection of the contacts and nuts on
circuit breakers, contactors, and terminal blocks of the electrical
power center (EPC) and battery relay panel to determine if either
the lock washer, flat washer and nut, or locking nut and flat washer
are installed, and do all applicable installations; in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF50-24-032, including Fokker Manual Change Notification--
Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F50-072 (for Model F.27 Mark 050
airplanes); or SBF100-24-043, including Fokker Manual Change
Notification--Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F100-141 (for Model
F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes; both dated February 10, 2011. Do
all applicable installations before further flight.
    (3) Before further flight after accomplishing any check required
by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD or any inspection required by
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: Apply torque inspection lacquer, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF50-24-032, including Fokker Manual Change Notification--
Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F50-072 (for Model F.27 Mark 050
airplanes); or SBF100-24-043, including Fokker Manual Change
Notification--Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F100-141 (for Model
F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes; both dated February 10, 2011.

(h) 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: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 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) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2011-0083, dated May
12, 2011, and the service information specified in paragraphs (i)(1)
and (i)(2) of this AD, for related information.
    (1) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF50-24-032, including Fokker
Manual Change Notification--Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F50-072,
dated February 10, 2011.
    (2) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-24-043, including Fokker
Manual Change Notification--Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F100-141,
dated February 10, 2011.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 9, 2012.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Release No. 34-82995; File No. SR-CboeBZX-2018-001]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Order
Instituting Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a
Proposed Rule Change To List and Trade the Shares of the GraniteShares
Bitcoin ETF and the GraniteShares Short Bitcoin ETF Under BZX Rule
14.11(f)(4), Trust Issued Receipts

April 5, 2018.
    On January 5, 2018, Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (``BZX'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a
proposed rule change to list and trade the shares (``Shares'') of the
GraniteShares Bitcoin ETF (``Long Fund'') and the GraniteShares Short
Bitcoin ETF (``Short Fund'') (each a ``Fund'' and, collectively,
``Funds'') issued by the GraniteShares ETP Trust (``Trust'') under BZX
Rule 14.11(f)(4). The proposed rule change was published for comment in
the Federal Register on January 18, 2018.\3\ On February 22, 2018,
pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,\4\ the Commission designated a
longer period within which to approve the proposed rule change,
disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to
determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change.\5\
The Commission has received no comment letters on the proposed rule
change. This order institutes proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) of
the Act \6\ to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed
rule change.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82484 (Jan. 11,
2018), 83 FR 2704 (Jan. 18, 2018) (``Notice'').
    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82759 (Feb. 22,
2018), 83 FR 8719 (Feb. 28, 2018). The Commission designated April
18, 2018 as the date by which the Commission shall approve or
disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to approve
or disapprove, the proposed rule change.
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
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I. Summary of the Proposal \7\
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    \7\ The Commission notes that additional information regarding
the Trust, the Shares, and the Funds, including investment
strategies, calculation of net asset value (``NAV'') and indicative
fund value, creation and redemption procedures, and additional
background information about bitcoin, the bitcoin network, and
bitcoin futures contracts, among other things, can be found in the
Notice (see supra note 3) and the registration statement filed with
the Commission on Form S-1 (File No. 333-222109) under the
Securities Act of 1933, as applicable.
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    The Exchange proposes to list and trade the Shares under BZX Rule
14.11(f)(4), which governs the listing and trading of Trust Issued
Receipts on the Exchange.\8\ Each Fund will be a series of the Trust,
and the Trust and the Funds will be managed and controlled by
GraniteShares Advisors LLC (``Sponsor''). Bank of New York Mellon will
serve as administrator, custodian, and transfer agent for the Funds.
Foreside Fund Services, LLC will serve as the distributor of the Shares
(``Distributor''). The Trust will offer Shares of the Funds for sale
through the Distributor in ``Creation Units'' in transactions with
``Authorized Participants'' who have entered into agreements with the
Distributor.\9\
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    \8\ Rule 14.11(f)(4) applies to Trust Issued Receipts that
invest in ``Financial Instruments.'' The term ``Financial
Instruments,'' as defined in Rule 14.11(f)(4)(A)(iv), means any
combination of investments, including cash; securities; options on
securities and indices; futures contracts; options on futures
contracts; forward contracts; equity caps, collars, and floors; and
swap agreements.
    \9\ See Notice, supra note 3, at 2707.
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    According to the Exchange, the Long Fund's investment objective
will be to seek results (before fees and expenses) that, both for a
single day and over time, correspond to the performance of lead month
bitcoin futures contracts listed and traded on the Cboe Futures
Exchange, Inc. (``Benchmark Futures Contract''). Conversely, the Short
Fund's investment objective will be to seek results (before fees and
expenses) that, on a daily basis, correspond to the inverse (-1x) of
the daily performance of the Benchmark Futures Contracts for a single
day. Each Fund generally intends to invest substantially all of its
assets in the Benchmark Futures Contracts and cash and cash equivalents
(which would be used to collateralize the Benchmark Futures Contracts),
but may invest in other U.S. exchange listed bitcoin futures contracts,
as available (together with Benchmark Futures

Contracts, collectively, ``Bitcoin Futures Contracts'').\10\
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    \10\ See Notice, supra note 3, at 2705-2706.
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    Further, the Exchange states that, in the event that position,
price, or accountability limits are reached with respect to Bitcoin
Futures Contracts, each Fund may invest in U.S. listed swaps on bitcoin
or the Benchmark Futures Contracts (``Listed Bitcoin Swaps''). In the
event that position, price, or accountability limits are reached with
respect to Listed Bitcoin Swaps, each Fund may invest in over-the-
counter swaps on bitcoin or the Benchmark Futures Contracts (``OTC
Bitcoin Swaps,'' and together with Listed Bitcoin Swaps, collectively,
``Bitcoin Swaps'').\11\
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    \11\ See id. at 2706.
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II. Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove SR-
CboeBZX-2018-001 and Grounds for Disapproval Under Consideration

    The Commission is instituting proceedings pursuant to Section
19(b)(2)(B) of the Act \12\ to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be approved or disapproved. Institution of such
proceedings is appropriate at this time in view of the legal and policy
issues raised by the proposed rule change. Institution of proceedings
does not indicate that the Commission has reached any conclusions with
respect to any of the issues involved. Rather, as described below, the
Commission seeks and encourages interested persons to provide comments
on the proposed rule change.
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    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
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    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act,\13\ the Commission is
providing notice of the grounds for disapproval under consideration.
The Commission is instituting proceedings to allow for additional
analysis of the proposed rule change's consistency with Section 6(b)(5)
of the Act, which requires, among other things, that the rules of a
national securities exchange be ``designed to prevent fraudulent and
manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable
principles of trade,'' and ``to protect investors and the public
interest.'' \14\
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    \13\ Id.
    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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III. Procedure: Request for Written Comments

    The Commission requests that interested persons provide written
submissions of their views, data, and arguments with respect to the
issues identified above, as well as any other concerns they may have
with the proposal. In particular, the Commission invites the written
views of interested persons concerning whether the proposal is
consistent with Section 6(b)(5) or any other provision of the Act, or
the rules and regulations thereunder. Although there do not appear to
be any issues relevant to approval or disapproval that would be
facilitated by an oral presentation of views, data, and arguments, the
Commission will consider, pursuant to Rule 19b-4, any request for an
opportunity to make an oral presentation.\15\
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    \15\ Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, as amended by the Securities
Act Amendments of 1975, Public Law 94-29 (June 4, 1975), grants the
Commission flexibility to determine what type of proceeding--either
oral or notice and opportunity for written comments--is appropriate
for consideration of a particular proposal by a self-regulatory
organization. See Securities Act Amendments of 1975, Senate Comm. on
Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs, S. Rep. No. 75, 94th Cong., 1st
Sess. 30 (1975).
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    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments regarding whether the proposal should be approved or
disapproved by May 1, 2018. Any person who wishes to file a rebuttal to
any other person's submission must file that rebuttal by May 15, 2018.
The Commission asks that commenters address the sufficiency of the
Exchange's statements in support of the proposal, which are set forth
in the Notice,\16\ in addition to any other comments they may wish to
submit about the proposed rule change. In particular, the Commission
seeks comment on the following:
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    \16\ See supra note 3.
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    1. In its proposal, the Exchange states that each Fund, in the
event that position, price, or accountability limits are reached with
respect to Bitcoin Futures Contracts, may also invest in Listed Bitcoin
Swaps. What are commenters' views on the current availability of Listed
Bitcoin Swaps for trading? What are commenters' views on the ability of
the Funds to invest in Listed Bitcoin Swaps in the event that position,
price, or accountability limits are reached with respect to Bitcoin
Futures Contracts?
    2. In its proposal, the Exchange states that each Fund, in the
event that position, price, or accountability limits are reached with
respect to Listed Bitcoin Swaps, may also invest in OTC Bitcoin Swaps.
What are commenters' views on the current availability of OTC Bitcoin
Swaps for trading? What are commenters' views on the ability of the
Funds to invest in OTC Bitcoin Swaps in the event that position, price,
or accountability limits are reached with respect to Listed Bitcoin
Swaps?
    3. What are commenters' views on whether the Funds would have the
information necessary to adequately value, including fair value, the
Bitcoin Futures Contracts and the Bitcoin Swaps when determining an
appropriate end-of-day NAV for the Funds, taking into account any
volatility, fragmentation, or general lack of regulation of the
underlying bitcoin markets?
    4. What are commenters' views on the potential impact of
manipulation in the underlying bitcoin markets on the Funds' NAV? What
are commenters' views on the potential effect of such manipulation on
the valuation of a Fund's Bitcoin Futures Contracts? What are
commenters' views on the potential effect of such manipulation on the
pricing of a Fund's Bitcoin Swaps?
    5. What are commenters' views on how the Funds' valuation policies
would address the potential for the bitcoin blockchain to diverge into
different paths (i.e., a ``fork'')?
    6. What are commenters' views on the price differentials and
trading volumes across bitcoin trading platforms (including during
periods of market stress) and on the extent to which these differing
prices may affect the trading of the Bitcoin Futures Contracts and,
accordingly, trading in the Shares of the Funds?
    7. What are commenters' views on how the substantial margin
requirements for Bitcoin Futures Contracts, and the nature of liquidity
and volatility in the market for Bitcoin Futures Contracts, might
affect the Trust's ability to meet redemption orders? What are
commenters' views on whether and how the margin requirements for
Bitcoin Futures Contracts, and the nature of liquidity and volatility
in the market for Bitcoin Futures Contracts, might affect a Fund's use
of available cash to achieve its investment strategy?
    8. What are commenters' views on the possibility that the Funds--
along with other exchange-traded products with similar investment
objectives--could acquire a substantial portion of the market for
Bitcoin Futures Contracts or the Bitcoin Swaps? What are commenters'
views on whether such a concentration of holdings could affect the
Funds' portfolio management, the liquidity of the Funds' respective
portfolios, or the pricing of the Bitcoin Futures Contracts or the
Bitcoin Swaps? What are commenters' views on the Exchange's
representation that it expects significant liquidity to exist in

the market for Bitcoin Futures Contracts?
    9. What are commenters' views on possible factors that might impair
the ability of the arbitrage mechanism to keep the trading price of the
Shares tied to the NAV of each Fund? With respect to the market for
Bitcoin Futures Contracts, what are commenters' views on the potential
impact on the arbitrage mechanism of the price volatility and the
potential for trading halts? What are commenters' views on whether or
how these potential impairments of the arbitrage mechanism may affect
the Funds' ability to ensure adequate participation by Authorized
Participants? What are commenters' views on the potential effects on
investors if the arbitrage mechanism is impaired?
    10. What are commenters' views on the risks of price manipulation
and fraud in the underlying bitcoin trading platforms and how these
risks might affect the Bitcoin Futures Contracts market or the Bitcoin
Swaps? What are commenters' views on how these risks might affect
trading in the Shares of the Funds?
    11. What are commenters' views on how an investor may evaluate the
price of the Shares in light of the risk of potential price
manipulation and fraud in the underlying bitcoin trading platforms and
in light of the potentially significant spread between the price of the
Bitcoin Futures Contracts or the Bitcoin Swaps and the spot price of
bitcoin?
    12. What are commenters' views on whether the two bitcoin futures
exchanges represent a significant market, i.e., a market of significant
size?
    Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
File No. SR-CboeBZX-2018-001 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File No. SR-CboeBZX-2018-001. The file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments
received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File No. SR-CboeBZX-2018-001 and should be submitted by
May 1, 2018. Rebuttal comments should be submitted by May 15, 2018.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\17\
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    \17\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(57).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-07263 Filed 4-9-18; 8:45 am]
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