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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[NHTSA Docket No. NHTSA-2008-0109]

Meeting Notice--Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency
Medical Services

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.

ACTION: Meeting Notice--Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency
Medical Services.

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SUMMARY: NHTSA announces a meeting of the Federal Interagency Committee
on Emergency Medical Services to be held in Washington, DC. This notice
announces the date, time and location of the meeting, which will be
open to the public.

DATES: The meeting will be held on June 23, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 12
Noon.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), Office of Health Affairs, 1120 Vermont Avenue, NW., 4th
Floor-Conference Room 1, Washington, DC 20005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Drew Dawson, Director, Office of
Emergency Medical Services, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., NTI-140, Washington, DC
20590; Telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER>; E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 10202 of the Safe, Accountable,
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users
(SAFETEA-LU), Public Law 109-59, provided that the FICEMS consist of
several officials from Federal agencies as well as a State emergency
medical services director appointed by the Secretary of Transportation.
SAFETEA-LU directed the Administrator of NHTSA, in cooperation with the
Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration of
the Department of Health and Human Services and the Director of the
Preparedness Division, Directorate of Emergency Preparedness and
Response of the Department of Homeland Security, to provide
administrative support to the Interagency Committee, including
scheduling meetings, setting agendas, keeping minutes and records, and
producing reports.
    This meeting of the FICEMS will focus on addressing the
requirements of SAFETEA-LU and the opportunities for collaboration
among the key Federal

agencies involved in emergency medical services. The agenda will
include:
     Consideration of the FICEMS Technical Working Group report
and recommendations
     Evidence-based Practice Guidelines Process Conference
     Report to Congress discussion
     Briefing on and discussion of the National EMS Information
System (NEMSIS)
     Reports, updates, recommendations from FICEMS members
     Report from the National EMS Advisory Council
    This meeting will be open to the public. Individuals wishing to
register must provide their name, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail
address to Drew Dawson by e-mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by telephone
at<PHONE_NUMBER> no later than June 18, 2008. Pre-registration is
necessary to comply with security procedures. Picture I.D. must also be
provided to enter the DHS Building and it is suggested that visitors
arrive 45 minutes early in order to facilitate entry.
    Minutes of the FICEMS Meeting will be available to the public
online through the DOT Document Management System (DMS) at: http://
www.regulations.gov under the docket number listed at the beginning of
this notice.

    Issued on: June 2, 2008.
Jeffrey P. Michael,
Acting Associate Administrator for Research & Program Development.
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[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 9005-9007]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0776; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-32-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers Propellers

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to all Dowty Propellers R408/6-123-F/17 model propellers.
The existing AD currently requires initial applications of sealant
between the bus bar assembly and the backplate assembly of certain
line-replaceable units (LRUs), and repetitive applications of sealant
on all R408/6-123-F/17 model propellers. Since we issued that AD, Dowty
Propellers has introduced an optional terminating action to the
applications of sealant. This proposed AD would add the optional
terminating action. We are proposing this AD to prevent an in-flight
double generator failure, which could result in reduced controllability
of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 8, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Dowty
Propellers, Anson Business Park, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester GL
29QN, UK; phone: 44 (0) 1452 716000; fax: 44 (0) 1452 716001. You may
view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-
238-7125.

Examining the AD Docket

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Schwetz, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; e- mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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-2009-0776;
Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-32-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 because of 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

    On August 5, 2010, we issued AD 2010-17-11, Amendment 39-16403 (75
FR 51656, August 23, 2010), for all Dowty Propellers R408/6-123-F/17
model propellers. That AD requires initial applications of sealant
between the bus bar assembly and the backplate assembly of LRUs serial
numbers below DAP0347, and repetitive applications of sealant on all
R408/6-123-F/17 model propellers. That AD resulted from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. We issued that AD to prevent an in-flight double
generator

failure, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2010-17-11 (75 FR 51656, August 23, 2010), Dowty
Propellers introduced an optional terminating action to the repetitive
applications of sealant. That action consists of replacing the bus bar
assembly with a slip ring de-icer harness.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Dowty Propellers Service Bulletin (SB) No. D8400-61-94,
Revision 3, dated October 23, 2012. The SB describes procedures for
replacing the bus bar assembly with a slip ring de-icer harness.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would retain all the requirements of AD 2010-17-11
(75 FR 51656, August 23, 2010). This proposed AD would add an optional
terminating action to the applications of sealant by replacing the bus
bar assembly with a slip ring de-icer harness.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 104 propellers
installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would
take about 2 hours per propeller to apply sealant and required sealant
would cost about $20 per propeller. We also estimate that it would take
about 3 hours to replace the bus bar with a de-icer slip ring harness
and required parts would cost about $1,200 per propeller. The average
labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $171,080. Our cost
estimate is exclusive of possible warranty coverage.

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 have 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 that the 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 to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, 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.

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

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2010-17-11, Amendment 39-16403 (75 FR 51656, August 23, 2010), and
adding the following new AD:

Dowty Propellers (formerly Dowty Aerospace; Dowty Rotol Limited; and
Dowty Rotol): Docket No. FAA-2009-0776; Directorate Identifier 2009-
NE-32-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments on this AD action by April 8, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD revises AD 2010-17-11, Amendment 39-16403 (75 FR 51656,
August 23, 2010).

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to Dowty Propellers R408/6-123-F/17 model
propellers. These propellers are installed on, but not limited to,
Bombardier, Inc. (formerly de Havilland Canada) models DHC-8-400,
DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 series airplanes.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by the need to add an optional terminating
action to the applications of sealant. We are issuing this AD to
prevent an in-flight double generator failure, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
    (1) For R408/6-123-F/17 model propellers with a hub, actuator,
and backplate assembly line-replaceable unit serial numbers below
DAP0347, do the following initial sealant application within 5,000
flight hours (FH) after September 27, 2010, or within 100 FH from
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later:
    (i) Apply sealant between the bus bar assemblies and the
backplate assembly.
    (ii) Use paragraph 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Dowty
Propellers Alert Service Bulletin No. D8400-61-A66, Revision 5,
dated June 16, 2010, to apply the the sealant.
    (2) Thereafter, re-apply sealant as specified in paragraphs
(e)(1)(i) through (e)(1)(ii) of this AD within every additional
10,000 FH.

(f) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install any Dowty
Propellers R408/6-123-F/17 propeller unless sealant has been applied
between the bus bar assembly and the backplate assembly as specified
by this AD, or unless the optional terminating action as specified
in paragraph (i) of this AD, has been performed.

(g) Differences Between This AD and the Service Information

    None.

(h) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information

    (1) Sealant applications performed before the effective date of
this AD using Dowty Propellers Service Bulletin No. D8400-61-66,
dated February 9, 2007, Revision 1, dated May 4, 2007, Alert Service
Bulletin No. D8400-61-A66, Revision 2, dated August 19, 2009,
Revision 3, dated November 10, 2009, Revision 4, dated January 19,
2010, or Revision 5, dated June 16, 2010, satisfy the

initial sealant application requirement of this AD.
    (2) Re-application of sealant within 10,000 FH since last
application satisifies the reapplication requirement. However,
unless you have incorporated the optional terminating action
provided in this AD Revision, you must reapply the sealant per
paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this AD.
    (3) Replacement of the bus bar assembly with a slip ring de-icer
harness before the effective date of this AD using paragraph 3.A. of
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dowty Propellers Service Bulletin
No. D8400-61-94, Revision 2, dated August 29, 2012, satisfies the
optional terminating requirement of this AD.

(i) Optional Terminating Action

    As optional terminating action to the sealant applications of
this AD, replace the bus bar assembly with a slip ring de-icer
harness. Use paragraph 3.A. of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Dowty Propellers Service Bulletin No. D8400-61-94, Revision 3, dated
October 23, 2012, to do the replacement.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may
approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19
to make your request.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2009-0114R1
(correction: Dated December 13, 2012) for related information.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Michael Schwetz,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dowty
Propellers, Anson Business Park, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester GL
29QN, UK; phone: 44 (0) 1452 716000; fax: 44 (0) 1452 716001. You
may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on January 29, 2013.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Assistant Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0156]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Potomac River,
National Harbor Access Channel, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish special local
regulations during the swim segment of the ``Ironman 70.3 National
Harbor'' triathlon, a marine event to be held on the waters of the
Potomac River in Prince George's County, Maryland on August 5, 2012.
These special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety
of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended
to temporarily restrict vessel traffic in a portion of the Potomac
River and National Harbor Access Channel during the event.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before May 21, 2012. Requests for public meetings must be
received by the Coast Guard on or before April 20, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2012-0156 using any one of the following methods:
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed
rule, call or e-mail Mr. Ronald Houck, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
Baltimore, MD; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket,
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided.

Submitting comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking (USCG-2012-0156), indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material
online (via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand
delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a
comment online via www.regulations.gov, it will be considered received
by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you
fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as
having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the
Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and
a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body
of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions
regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``submit a comment'' box, which will then become
highlighted in blue. In the ``Document Type'' drop down menu select
``Proposed Rule'' and insert ``USCG-2012-0156'' in the ``Keyword'' box.
Click ``Search'' then click on the balloon shape in the ``Actions''
column. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable
for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and
would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a
stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all
comments and material received during the comment period and may change
the rule based on your comments.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted
in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2012-0156'' and click
``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column.
You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on
the ground floor of the Department of Transportation, West Building,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an
agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket
Management Facility.

Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any
of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

Public Meeting

    We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for one on or before May 7, 2012 using one of the four methods
specified under ADDRESSES. Please explain why you believe a public
meeting would be beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this
rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place announced by a later
notice in the Federal Register.

Background and Purpose

    On August 5, 2012, the National Harbor Marina will sponsor the
Ironman 70.3 National Harbor triathlon at Oxon Hill, Prince George's
County, Maryland. The swim segment of the triathlon will occur on the
Potomac River and in portions of the National Harbor Access Channel
from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. The sponsor has stated that this marine event is
not expected to be postponed or rescheduled. The event will consist of
approximately 3,000 participants competing on a designated, marked swim
course with a distance of 1.2 miles. Due to the need for vessel control
during the event, the Coast Guard will temporarily restrict vessel
traffic in the event area to provide for the safety of participants,
spectators and other transiting vessels.

Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The Coast Guard proposes to establish temporary special local
regulations on specified waters of the Potomac River and National
Harbor Access Channel, in Prince George's County, MD. The regulations
will be in effect from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. on August 5, 2012. The
regulated area includes all waters of the Potomac River, National
Harbor Access Channel, within an area from the shoreline and then west
to a line connecting the following positions: From position latitude
38[deg]47'28'' N, longitude 077[deg]01'20'' W; thence southerly to
position latitude 38[deg]46'49'' N, longitude 077[deg]01'28'' W. The
effect of this proposed rule will be to restrict general navigation in
the regulated area during the event. Except for persons or vessels
authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may
enter or remain in the regulated area. Vessel traffic will be allowed
to transit the regulated area at slow speed only when the Coast Guard
Patrol Commander determines it is safe to do so. These regulations are
needed to control vessel traffic during the event to enhance the safety
of participants, spectators and transiting vessels.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,
and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits
under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that Order.
    We expect the economic impact of this proposed rule to be so
minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under the regulatory policies
and procedures of DHS is unnecessary. Although this regulation will
prevent traffic from transiting a portion of the Potomac River and
National Harbor Access Channel during the event, the effect of this
regulation will not be significant due to the limited duration that the
regulated area will be in effect and the extensive advance
notifications that will be made to the maritime community via the Local
Notice to Mariners and marine information broadcasts, so mariners can
adjust their plans accordingly. Additionally, the regulated area has
been narrowly tailored to impose the least impact on general navigation
yet provide the level of safety deemed necessary. Vessel traffic will
be able to transit the regulated area at slow speed only when the Coast
Guard Patrol Commander deems it is safe to do so.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed
rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. This proposed rule would affect the following
entities, some of which might be small entities: The owners or
operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in the effected
portions of the Potomac River and National Harbor Access Channel during
the event.
    Although this regulation prevents traffic from transiting a portion
of the Potomac River and National Harbor Access Channel during the
event, this proposed rule will not have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons.
This proposed rule would be in effect for only a limited period. Vessel
traffic will be able to transit the regulated area, if the Coast Guard
Patrol Commander deems it is safe to do so. Before the enforcement
period, we will issue maritime advisories so mariners can adjust their
plans accordingly.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the
rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore,
MD. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule
under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications
for federalism.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 or more in any
one year. Though this proposed rule would not result in such an
expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would not effect a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and would not
create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have
made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category
of actions which do not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. This proposed rule involves
implementation of regulations within 33 CFR Part 100 applicable to
organized marine events on the navigable waters of the United States
that could negatively impact the safety of waterway users and shore
side activities in the event area. The category of water activities
includes but is not limited to sail boat regattas, boat parades, power
boat racing, swimming events, crew racing, canoe and sail board racing.
We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a
significant environmental impact from this proposed rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

    1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.

    2. Add a temporary section, Sec.  100.35-T05-0156 to read as
follows:

Sec.  100.35-T05-0156  Special Local Regulations for Marine Events;
Potomac River, National Harbor Access Channel, MD.

    (a) Regulated area. The following locations are regulated areas:
All waters of the Potomac River, National Harbor Access Channel, within
an area from the shoreline and then west to a line connecting the
following positions: from position latitude 38[deg]47'28'' N, longitude
077[deg]01'20'' W; thence southerly to position latitude 38[deg]46'49''
N, longitude 077[deg]01'28'' W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD
1983.
    (b) Definitions: (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has
been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore.
    (2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by
Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant,
or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
    (c) Special local regulations: (1) Except for persons or vessels
authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may
enter or remain in the regulated area.
    (2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area must: (i) Stop
the vessel immediately when directed to do so by the Coast Guard Patrol
Commander or any Official Patrol.
    (ii) Proceed as directed by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander or any
Official Patrol.
    (d) Enforcement period: This section will be enforced from 5 a.m.
until 11 a.m. on August 5, 2012.

    Dated: March 22, 2012.
Mark P. O'Malley,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Baltimore.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

17 CFR Chapter II

[Release Nos. 33-9138, 34-62841, 39-2470, IA-3078, IC-29408; File No.
S7-20-10]

List of Rules To Be Reviewed Pursuant to the Regulatory
Flexibility Act

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACTION: Publication of list of rules scheduled for review.

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SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission is today publishing a
list of rules to be reviewed pursuant to Section 610 of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. The list is published to provide the public with
notice that these rules are scheduled for review by the agency and to
invite public comment on them.

DATES: Comments should be submitted by December 15, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://
www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number S7-20-10 on the subject line; or
     Use the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://
www.regulations.gov). Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

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 No. S7-20-10. This file number
should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us
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/other.shtml). Comments also
are available for Web site 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. All
comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit
personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit
only information that you wish to make available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Sullivan, Office of the General
Counsel,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Regulatory Flexibility Act (``RFA''),
codified at 5 U.S.C. 600-611, requires an agency to review its rules
that have a significant economic impact upon a substantial number of
small entities within ten years of the publication of such rules as
final rules. 5 U.S.C. 610(a). The purpose of the review is ``to
determine whether such rules should be continued without change, or
should be amended or rescinded * * * to minimize any significant
economic impact of the rules upon a substantial number of such small
entities.'' 5 U.S.C. 610(a).
    The RFA sets forth specific considerations that must be addressed
in the review of each rule:
     The continued need for the rule;
     The nature of complaints or comments received concerning
the rule from the public;
     The complexity of the rule;
     The extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates or
conflicts with other federal rules, and, to the extent feasible, with
state and local governmental rules; and
     The length of time since the rule has been evaluated or
the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors
have changed in the area affected by the rule. 5 U.S.C. 610(c).
    The Securities and Exchange Commission, as a matter of policy,
reviews all final rules that it published for notice and comment to
assess not only their continued compliance with the RFA, but also to
assess generally their continued utility. The list below is therefore
broader than that required by the RFA, and may include rules that do
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. Where the Commission has previously made a determination of a
rule's impact on small businesses, the determination is noted on the
list. The Commission particularly solicits public comment on whether
the rules listed below affect small businesses in new or different ways
than when they were first adopted.
    The rules and forms listed below are scheduled for review by staff
of the Commission during the next twelve months. The list includes
rules from 1999. When the Commission implemented the Act in 1980, it
stated that it ``intend[ed] to conduct a broader review [than that
required by the RFA], with a view to identifying those rules in need of
modification or even rescission.'' Securities Act Release No. 6302
(Mar. 20, 1981), 46 FR 19251 (Mar. 30, 1981). The rules are grouped
according to which Division or Office of the Commission recommended
their adoption.

Rules and Forms Division of Corporation Finance

    Title: Regulation of Takeovers and Security Holder Communications.
    Citation: 17 CFR 229.1000-1016, 17 CFR 230.162, 17 CFR 230.165, 17
CFR 230.166, 17 CFR 230.425, 17 CFR 240.13e-4, 17 CFR 240.13e-100, 17
CFR 240.14d-11, 17 CFR 240.14e-5, 17 CFR 240.14e-8.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 77a et seq., 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.
    Description: These rules and regulations apply to takeover
transactions (including tender offers, mergers, acquisitions and
similar extraordinary transactions). They also permit increased
communications with security holders and the markets, balance the
treatment of cash and stock tender offers, simplify and centralize
disclosure requirements, and eliminate regulatory inconsistencies in
mergers and tender offers.
    Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: A Final
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was prepared in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 604 in conjunction with the adoption of Release No. 33-7760,
approved by the Commission on October 22, 1999, which adopted
Regulation M-A and the related rules and revisions. Comments to the
proposing release were considered at that time. The Commission received
no comments on the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis.
* * * * *
    Title: Cross-Border Tender and Exchange Offers, Business
Combinations and Rights Offerings.
    Citation: 17 CFR 230.800-802, 17 CFR 260.4d-10.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 77a et seq., 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.
    Description: These rules provide tender offer and Securities Act
registration exemptions for cross-border tender and exchange offers,
business combinations and rights offerings relating to the securities
of foreign companies.
    Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: A Final
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was prepared in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 604 in conjunction with the adoption of Release No. 33-7759,
approved by the Commission on October 22, 1999, which adopted
Securities Act Rules 800 through 802 and Trust Indenture Act Rule 4d-
10. Comments to the proposing release were considered at that time. The
Commission received no comments on the Initial Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis.
* * * * *
    Title: International Disclosure Standards.
    Citation: 17 CFR 210.3-01, 17 CFR 210.3-20, 239.36.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 77a et seq., 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.
    Description: These rules revise disclosure requirements to conform
to the international disclosure standards endorsed by the International
Organization of Securities Commissions in September 1998.
    Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: Pursuant to the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (15 U.S.C. 605(b)), the Chairman of the
Commission certified at the proposal stage on February 2, 1999 that the
revisions to rules and forms would not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The Commission
received no comments specifically addressing the certification.
* * * * *
    Title: Audit Committee Disclosure.
    Citation: 17 CFR 210.10-01.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 77a et seq., 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.
    Description: This rule requires that companies' independent
auditors review the companies' financial information included in the
companies' quarterly reports prior to the filing of these reports.
    Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: A Final
Regulatory

Flexibility Analysis was prepared in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 604 in
conjunction with the adoption of Release No. 34-42266, approved by the
Commission on December 22, 1999, which adopted Rule 10-01 of Regulation
S-X under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. Comments to the proposing release and Initial Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis were considered at that time.
* * * * *

Rules and Forms Administered by the Division of Investment Management

    Title: Rule 17j-1.
    Citation: 17 CFR 270.17j-1.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 80a-1 et seq., 80a-17(j), 80a-37(a).
    Description: Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940
(``Act'') prohibits fraudulent, deceptive or manipulative acts by
persons affiliated with a registered investment company (``fund'') or
with the fund's investment adviser or principal underwriter in
connection with their personal securities transactions in securities
held or to be acquired by the fund. The rule requires 17j-1
organizations to adopt codes of ethics reasonably designed to prevent
fraud and requires fund personnel to report their personal securities
transactions to their 17j-1 organization.
    Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: A Final
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was prepared in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 604 in conjunction with the adoption of Release No. IC-23958,
which was approved by the Commission on Aug. 20, 1999. Comments to the
proposing release and any comments to the Initial Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis were considered at that time.
* * * * *
    Title: Rule 154.
    Citation: 17 CFR 230.154.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.
    Description: Rule 154 under the Securities Act of 1933 permits an
issuer or broker-dealer that has an obligation to deliver a prospectus
to multiple persons at a single address to satisfy that obligation by
delivering a single prospectus, subject to certain conditions.
    Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: A Final
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was prepared in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 604 in conjunction with the adoption of Release No. IC-24123,
which was approved by the Commission on November 4, 1999. Comments to
the proposing release and any comments to the Initial Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis were considered at that time.
* * * * *

Rules and Forms Administered by the Division of Trading and Markets

    Title: Rule 10b-18.
    Citation: 17 CFR 240.10b-18.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 78b, 78c, 78i(a)(6), 78j(b), 78m(e), 78o(c)
and 78w(a).
    Description: Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Rule 10b-18 provides a ``safe harbor'' from liability for manipulation
under Sections 9(a)(2) and 10(b) of the Exchange Act, and Rule 10b-5
thereunder, when an issuer or affiliated purchaser of the issuer bids
for or buys shares of its common stock in compliance with the Rule's
conditions.
    Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: A Final
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was prepared in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 604 in conjunction with the adoption of Release No. 34-41905,
which was approved by the Commission on Sept. 23, 1999. Comments to the
proposing release and any comments to the Initial Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis were considered at that time.
* * * * *
    Title: Rules 15b3-1, 15Ba2-2, and 15Ca2-1.
    Citation: 17 CFR 240.15b3-1, 240.15Ba2-2, and 240.15Ca2-1.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 78o(a), 78o(b), 78o-4(a)(2), 78o-5(a)(2), and
78w(a).
    Description: Rule 15b3-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
governs amendments to applications for registration as a broker or a
dealer. Rule 15Ba2-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 governs
applications for registration of non-bank municipal securities dealers
whose business is exclusively intrastate. Rule 15Ca2-1 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 governs applications for registrations
as a government securities broker or government securities dealer.
    Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: A Final
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was prepared in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 604 in conjunction with the adoption of Release No. 34-41594,
which was approved by the Commission on July 2, 1999. Comments to the
proposing release and any comments to the Initial Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis were considered at that time.

    By the Commission.

    Dated: September 3, 2010.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP10-437-000]

Columbia Gulf Transmission Company; Notice of Filing

June 2, 2010.
    Take notice that on May 20, 2010, Columbia Gulf Transmission
Company (Columbia Gulf), 5151 San Felipe, Suite 2500, Houston, Texas
77056, filed an application, pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural
Gas Act (NGA), for a certificate of public convenience and necessity
authorizing Columbia Gulf to construct and operate minor facilities
required to isolate a portion of its existing transmission system to
transport unprocessed gas (wet gas) near Centerville, Louisiana. The
application is on file with the Commission and open for public
inspection. This filing is available for review at the Commission in
the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's website
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, please contact FERC Online Support
at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or for
TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    To minimize construction associated with transporting wet gas and
there is current unsubscribed capacity in Columbia Gulf's Erath and
East Lateral system, Columbia Gulf proposes modifications of these
laterals to reserve capacity for receiving wet gas and delivering it to
Neptune in Centerville, Louisiana. The construction consists of taps,
regulating facilities, valves, launchers and receivers, and minor
piping located in Columbia Gulf's existing rights-of-way. Columbia Gulf
estimates the construction costs of the proposed facilities to be $4.2
million
    Any questions regarding the application are to be directed to
Frederic J. George, 1700 MacCorkle Ave., SE., P.O. Box 1273,
Charleston, WV 25325-1273; phone number<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to
the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed
comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in
accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the
NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on
the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will
receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other
parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the
Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other
party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for
court review of Commission orders in the proceeding.
    Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed
electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper, see, 18 CFR 385.2001
(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the
``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic
filings.
    Comment Date: June 23, 2010.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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