EPA REGISTRATION DIVISION COMPANY NOTICE OF FILING FOR PESTICIDE PETITIONS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER

EPA Registration Division contact: P.V. Shah,<PHONE_NUMBER>

INSTRUCTIONS:  Please utilize this outline in preparing the pesticide petition.  In cases where the outline element does not apply, please insert "NA-Remove" and maintain the outline. Please do not change the margins, font, or format in your pesticide petition. Simply replace the instructions that appear in green, i.e., "[insert company name]," with the information specific to your action.

TEMPLATE:

Triton Systems, Inc.

1E7912

	EPA has received a pesticide petition 1E7912  from ICR, Inc., (1330 Dillon Heights Ave, Catonsville, MD) on behalf of Triton Systems, Inc. (200 Turnpike Road, Chelmsford, MA  01824)  proposing, pursuant to section 408(d) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d), to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, with number average molecular weight greater than 10,000 daltons, CAS Reg. No. 35297-61-1, under 40 CFR 180.960 when used as an inert ingredient (microencapsulation) in pesticide formulations. EPA has determined that the petition contains data or information regarding the elements set forth in section 408 (d)(2) of FFDCA; however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data supports granting of the petition. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on the petition.

   A.    Residue Chemistry

        1.       Plant metabolism. [NA-Remove based on fact this information is generally not required when all criteria for polymer exemption per 40 CFR 723.250 are met.]

        2.       Analytical method. [[NA-Remove based on fact this information is generally not required when all criteria for polymer exemption per 40 CFR 723.250 are met. In addition, Triton Systems, Inc. is submitting a low risk polymer exemption request described in 40 CFR 723.250(d).

        3.       Magnitude of residues. [NA-Remove based on fact this information is generally not required when all criteria for polymer exemption per 40 CFR 723.250 are met.]

      B.    Toxicological Profile

      The definition of a polymer is given in 40 CFR 723.250(b).

      Definition of a polymer:  1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, with number average molecular weight greater than 10,000 daltons, CAS Reg. No. 35297-61-1, conforms to the definition of a polymer given in 40 CFR 723.250(b) and meets the criteria that are used to identify low risk polymers under the TSCA Polymer Exemption Guidelines.

      1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1 is a polymer as defined by 40 CFR 723.250(b). It is composed of at least 6 monomer units. In addition, 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, consists of a simple weight majority of the polymer molecules. The monomer sequences form uninterrupted strings in the polymer and distribution of the molecular weight of the polymer is due largely to the number of monomer units in the individual molecules.

The polymer meets the following 7 criteria under 40 CFR 723.250:

   1.   The polymer 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, is not a cationic polymer nor is it reasonably anticipated to become a cationic polymer in a natural aquatic environment. The polymer does contain secondary amine functionality, however it is a solid, it is not water soluble, and it will be used only in the solid phase.

   2.   The polymer 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, contains Carbon, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, and Oxygen as an integral part of its composition.

   3.   The polymer contains only Carbon, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, and Oxygen and no other elements as an integral part of its composition, except as impurities, nor any element other than those listed in 40 CFR 723.250(d)(2)(ii).

   4.   The polymer is neither designed nor can it be reasonably anticipated to substantially degrade, decompose, or depolymerize. For the purposes of this section, degradation, decomposition, or depolymerization means those types of chemical change that convert a polymeric substance into simpler, smaller substances, through processes including but not limited to oxidation, hydrolysis, attack by solvents, heat, light, or microbial action.

The polymer is manufactured or imported from monomers and/or reactants that are already included on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory or manufactured under an applicable TSCA section 5 exemption.     5.   The polymer is not a water-absorbing polymer, and has a number average molecular weight greater than or equal to 10,000 daltons.

Additionally, the polymer, 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, also meets as required the following exemption criteria specified in 40 CFR 723.250(e).  Specifically, option (2): The polymer must have a number average MW greater than or equal to 10,000 daltons and contain less than 2 percent oligomeric material below MW 500 and less than 5 percent oligomeric material below MW 1000.

Based on measurements provided from an independent lab; 0.46% oligomeric material is less than 500 AMU and 2.08% oligomeric material less than 1000AMU.

C. Aggregate Exposure

For the purposes of assessing potential exposure under this proposed tolerance exemption, 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, could be present in all raw and processed agricultural commodities and drinking water, and non-occupational non-dietary exposure is possible. The number average MW of 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, is greater than 10,000 daltons. Generally, a polymer of this size would be poorly absorbed through the intact gastrointestinal tract or through intact human skin. Since 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, conforms to the criteria that identify a low risk polymer, there are no concerns for risks associated with any potential exposure scenarios that are reasonably foreseeable. Therefore a tolerance is not necessary to protect the public health.

D. Cumulative Effects

Section 408 (b)(2)(D)(v) of FFDCA requires that, when considering whether to establish, modify, or revoke a tolerance or tolerance exemption, "available information" concerning the cumulative effects of a particular chemical's residues and "other substances that have a common mechanism of toxicity", must be considered. At this time, available data to determine whether 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, has a common mechanism of toxicity with other substances is not available. Since 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, meets the definition of a low concern polymer, 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, is not expected to show any cumulative effects.

E. Safety Determination

     1.   U.S. Population: Based on the conformance to the criteria used to identify a low risk polymer, there is a reasonable certainty of no harm to the U.S. population, including infants and children, from aggregate exposure to residues of 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1.

     2.   Infants and children: Section 408 of the FFDCA provides that EPA shall apply an additional tenfold margin of safety for infants and children in the case of threshold effects to account for prenatal and postnatal toxicity and the completeness of the data base unless EPA concludes that a different margin of safety will be safe for infants and children. Due to the expected low toxicity of 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, based on the polymer meeting the definition of a low risk polymer under 40 CFR 723.250 a safety factor analysis to assess the risk is not necessary. For the same reasons the additional tenfold safety factor is unnecessary.

F. International Tolerances

There are no CODEX maximum residue limits established for 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, in or on crops or commodities at this time.

G. Other Considerations

Endocrine Disruptors: There is no available evidence that 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-aminoethyl)-, polymer with 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene, CASRN. 35297-61-1, is an endocrine disruptor.


[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 63 (Friday, April 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18226-18227]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7707]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2009-D-0283]

Guidance for Industry on Postmarketing Studies and Clinical
Trials--Implementation of Section 505(o)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the
availability of a guidance for industry entitled ``Postmarketing
Studies and Clinical Trials--Implementation of Section 505(o)(3) of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.'' The Food and Drug
Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA) added new provisions to
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) authorizing FDA
to require certain postmarketing studies and clinical trials for
prescription drugs approved under the FD&C Act and biological products
approved under the Public Health Service Act (the PHS Act). This
guidance provides information on the implementation of the new
provisions and a description of the types of postmarketing studies and
clinical trials that will generally be required under the new
legislation (postmarketing requirements (PMRs)) and the types that will
generally be agreed-upon commitments (postmarketing commitments (PMCs))
because they do not meet the new statutory criteria for required
postmarketing studies and clinical trials.

DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on Agency guidances
at any time.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of this guidance
to the Division of Drug Information, Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg.
51, rm. 2201, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002; or the Office of
Communication, Outreach and Development (HFM-40), Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research (CBER), Food and Drug Administration, 1401
Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852-1448. The guidance may
also be obtained by mail by calling CBER at 1-800-835-4709 or 301-827-
1800. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist the office in
processing your requests.
    Submit electronic comments to http://www.regulations.gov. Submit
written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food
and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD
20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy Dickinson, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug
Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, rm. 6226, Silver
Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>; or
Stephen Ripley, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM-17),
Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852-
1448,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry
entitled ``Postmarketing Studies and Clinical Trials--Implementation of
Section 505(o)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.'' In the
past, FDA has used the term ``PMC'' to refer to studies (including
clinical trials), conducted by an applicant after FDA has approved a
drug for marketing or licensing, that were intended to further refine
the safety, efficacy, or optimal use of a product, or to ensure
consistency and reliability of product quality. These commitments were
either agreed upon by FDA and the applicant or, in certain
circumstances, required by FDA. Prior to the passage of FDAAA, FDA
required PMCs in the following situations:
     Subpart H and subpart E accelerated approvals, which
require postmarketing studies to demonstrate clinical benefit (21 CFR
314.510 and 601.41);
     Deferred pediatric studies, where studies are required
under the Pediatric Research Equity Act (section 505, FD&C Act); and
     Animal Efficacy Rule approvals, where studies to
demonstrate safety and efficacy in humans are required at the time of
use (21 CFR 314.610(b)(1) and 601.91(b)(1)).
    Title IX, section 901 of FDAAA (Pub. L. 110-85) amended the FD&C
Act by adding new section 505(o) (21 U.S.C. 355(o)). Section 505(o)(3)
of the FD&C Act authorizes FDA to require certain postmarketing studies
or clinical trials for prescription drugs approved under section 505(b)
of the FD&C Act and biological products approved under section 351 of
the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 262). Section 505(o)(3)(B) of the FD&C Act
states that postmarketing studies and clinical trials may be required
for one of three purposes:
     To assess a known serious risk related to the use of the
drug;

     To assess signals of serious risk related to the use of
the drug; or
     To identify an unexpected serious risk when available data
indicates the potential for a serious risk.
    This guidance provides information on the implementation of new
section 505(o)(3) of the FD&C Act. The guidance also describes which
types of postmarketing studies and clinical trials will be required
(PMRs) under section 505(o)(3) and which types will be agreed-upon
commitments because they do not meet the statutory criteria for
required studies and trials (PMCs).
    In the Federal Register of July 15, 2009 (74 FR 34358), FDA
announced the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled
``Postmarketing Studies and Clinical Trials--Implementation of Section
505(o)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.'' The notice
gave interested persons the opportunity to comment by October 13, 2009.
The draft guidance was revised in response to comments submitted to the
docket requesting that the guidance clearly distinguish PMRs required
under section 505(o)(3) of the FD&C Act from risk evaluation and
mitigation strategies. The revisions also provide additional detail in
the examples of PMRs and PMCs and clarify reporting requirements.
    This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance
practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the
Agency's current thinking on the implementation of section 901 of FDAAA
on postmarketing studies and clinical trials. It does not create or
confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA
or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach
satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

II. Comments

    Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management
(see ADDRESSES) either electronic or written comments regarding this
document. It is only necessary to send one set of comments. It is no
longer necessary to send two copies of mailed comments. Identify
comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of
this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets
Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

III. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This guidance provides information on the implementation of section
901 of FDAAA. The collections of information requested in the draft
guidance would be submitted under 21 CFR 314.80, 314.81, and 601.70.
These collections of information are subject to review by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(44 U.S.C. 3501-3520) and are approved under OMB control numbers 0910-
0230, 0910-0001, and 0910-0338. Section VI of the guidance refers to
procedures in the guidance entitled ``Formal Dispute Resolution:
Appeals Above the Division Level,'' which contains collections of
information approved under OMB control number 0910-0430.

IV. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at
either http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/default.htm, http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/default.htm, or http://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: March 28, 2011.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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[Federal Register: February 25, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 37)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 8563-8566]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0062]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime Festival, Pier 66, Elliott Bay,
Seattle, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to establish a permanent
safety zone on all waters extending 100 yards from Pier 66, Elliot Bay,
WA to ensure adequate safety of the boating public during multiple
naval and aerial spectator events associated with the annual Fleet Week
Maritime Festival. Entry into, transit through, mooring, or anchoring
within these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port, Puget Sound or Designated Representative.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before May 26, 2010. Requests for public meetings must be
received by the Coast Guard on or before March 29, 2010.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2010-0062 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
temporary rule, call or e-mail Ensign Ashley M. Wanzer, USCG Sector
Seattle Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone 206-217-
6175, e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on
viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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-2010-0062), 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 e-
mail 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-2010-0062'' 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-2010-0062'' 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 30 days after publication in the Federal
Register 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.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special assistance at the public meeting,
contact Ensign Ashley M. Wanzer at the telephone number or e-mail
address indicated under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this notice.

Background and Purpose

    The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to establish a permanent safety
zone on all waters extending 100 yards from Pier 66, Elliot Bay, WA to
ensure adequate safety for the public during multiple naval and aerial
spectator events associated with the annual Fleet Week Maritime
Festival. This safety zone is necessary as these events have
historically resulted in vessel congestion near Pier 66, Elliot Bay, WA
which adversely compromises participant and spectator safety. This
safety zone is also necessary to ensure the safety of participant
vessels through providing unobstructed vessel traffic lanes to ensure
unobstructed access to emergency response craft in the event of an
emergency. The Captain of the Port, Puget Sound may be assisted by
other federal and local agencies in the enforcement of this safety
zone.
    The Captain of the Port, Puget Sound will give notice of the
enforcement of the safety zone by all appropriate means to provide the
widest publicity among the affected segments of the public. This will
include publication in the Local Notice to Mariners and Marine
Information Broadcasts. The public will also be notified of Festival
events by local newspapers, radio and television stations. These
various methods of notification will facilitate informing mariners so
they may adjust their plans accordingly.
    Each year the Fleet Week Maritime Festival occurs in the same
location and time period, and involves multiple naval and aerial
spectator events. The proposed permanent safety zone will be used to
control vessel movement within a specified distance surrounding the
Festival activities to ensure the safety of persons and property. An
on-scene patrol commander may allow persons within the safety zone if
conditions permit.
    This proposed safety zone will be enforced from 8 a.m. until 8
p.m., prior to and immediately following events associated with the
annual Fleet Week Maritime Festival, scheduled for either the last
weekend in July or the first weekend in August. However, vessels may
enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zone during this
timeframe if authorized by the Captain of the Port or designated on-
scene patrol commander.
    This proposed rule is necessary to protect the safety of life and
property on navigable waters during the annual Fleet Week Maritime
Festival events and provide the marine community information on the
safety zone location, size and length of time the zone will be active.

Discussion of Proposed Rule

    This proposed rule will create a permanent safety zone to control
the movement of all vessels and persons on all waters extending 100
yards from Pier 66, Elliot Bay, WA, encompassed by the points,
47[deg]36.70' N & 122[deg]21.07' W, 47[deg]36.68' N & 122[deg]21.13' W,
47[deg]36.53' N & 122[deg]20.86' W, and 47[deg]36.55' N &
122[deg]20.81' W (NAD 1983). This safety zone is necessary to
adequately provide necessary protection to people and national assets
participating in the annual Fleet Week Maritime Festival. This safety
zone will be delineated by the presence of on-scene patrol craft. This
is the most effective mechanism to establish the boundaries of the
safety zone while providing unencumbered access for rescue craft in the
event of an emergency.
    The Coast Guard will provide notice to the public of enforcement of
this zone through both the Local Notice to Mariners and marine
information broadcast on the day of the event.

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. This proposed rule is not
a significant regulatory action because the

period of enforcement and size of this security zone is minimal.

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 will affect the following entities, some of
which may be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels
intending to transit a portion of the Puget Sound while this rule is
enforced. This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons.
This temporary rule will be in effect for minimal times when vessel
traffic volume is low and are limited in size. If safe to do so,
traffic will be allowed to pass through the zone with the permission of
the Captain of the Port or Designated Representative.
    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 process.
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 Ensign Ashley
Wanzer. 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. A preliminary
environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination is
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. This proposed
rule involves multiple naval and aerial spectator events associated
with the annual Fleet Week Maritime Festival. 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 165

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 165, as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

    1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapters 701; 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Pub.
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1

    2. Add Sec.  165.1330 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.1330  Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime Festival, Pier 66,
Elliott Bay, Seattle, WA.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters
extending 100 yards from Pier 66, Elliot Bay, WA within a box
encompassed by the points, 47[deg]36.70' N & 122[deg]21.07' W,
47[deg]36.68' N & 122[deg]21.13' W, 47[deg]36.53' N & 122[deg]20.86' W,
and 47[deg]36.55' N & 122[deg]20.81' W (NAD 1983). This safety zone
does not extend on land.
    (b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in 33
CFR Part 165, Subpart C, no vessel may enter, transit, moor, or anchor
within this safety zone, except for vessels authorized by the Captain
of the Port or Designated Representative. The Captain of the Port may
be assisted by other federal, state, or local agencies as needed.
    (c) Authorization. In order to transit through this safety zone,
authorization must be granted by the Captain of the Port Puget Sound or
Designated Representative. All vessel operators desiring entry into
this safety zone shall gain authorization by contacting either the on-
scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol craft on VHF Ch 13 or Ch 16, or Coast
Guard Sector Seattle Joint Harbor Operations Center (JHOC) via
telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>. Requests shall indicate the reason why
movement within the safety zone is necessary, and the vessel's arrival
and/or departure facility name, pier and/or berth. Vessel operators
granted permission to enter this safety zone will be escorted by the
on-scene patrol until no longer within the safety zone.
    (d) Enforcement Period. This rule is effective during the day of
the Fleet Week Maritime Festival occurring on either the last weekend
in July or the first weekend in August, and will be enforced from 8
a.m. until 8 p.m. unless cancelled sooner by the Captain of the Port.

    Dated: February 4, 2010.
S.E. Englebert,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Puget Sound.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-58420; File No. SR-Phlx-2008-62]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate
Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by the Philadelphia Stock
Exchange, Inc. Relating to the Exchange's Fee Schedule Concerning
Complex Orders

August 25, 2008.
    Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on August 22, 2008, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in
Items I, II, and III, below, which Items have been prepared by the
Phlx. 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\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Phlx, pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-
4 thereunder,\4\ proposes to amend its option fee schedule by
establishing that certain fees would not be assessed on contracts that
are executed electronically as part of a Complex Order \5\ on the
Exchange's electronic trading platform for options, Phlx XL,\6\ and
that contract volume thresholds applicable to certain

Exchange subsidies, volume bonuses and discounts would not include
contracts that are executed electronically as part of a Complex Order.
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    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \5\The Exchange recently filed, and the Commission approved, a
proposed rule change with the Commission to automate the process for
handling and executing complex orders. See Securities Exchange Act
Release No. 58361 (August 14, 2008) (SR-Phlx-2008-50) (``Approval
Order''). A Complex Order is composed of two or more option
components and is priced as a single order (a ``Complex Order
Strategy'') on a net debit or net credit basis.
    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 50100 (July 27,
2004), 69 FR 46612 (August 3, 2004) (SR-Phlx-2003-59).
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    This proposal is effective upon filing and will be implemented
beginning with the rollout of the automated Complex Order system on the
Exchange on August 22, 2008. The rollout date will be posted on the
Exchange's Web site at http://www.phlx.com/index.aspx.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
Web site at http://www.phlx.com/regulatory/reg_rulefilings.aspx.

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 Phlx 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 these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Phlx has prepared summaries, set forth in sections
A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The purpose of the proposed rule change is to revise the Exchange's
fee schedule in order to launch the Exchange's automated Complex Order
system, and to compete for and encourage the submission of electronic
Complex Order flow to the Exchange. Pursuant to this proposal, the
Exchange intends to amend the Exchange's: (i) Summary of Equity Option,
and MNX, NDX, RUT and RMN Charges; (ii) Summary of Index Option
Charges; (iii) Summary of U.S. Dollar-Settled Foreign Currency Option
Charges; (iv) Market Access Provider Subsidy; and (v) Options Floor
Broker Subsidy, as described in detail below.
Summary of Equity Option, and MNX, NDX, RUT and RMN Charges
    Currently, the Exchange assesses various option transaction charges
for equity options, depending on such factors as the category of
person(s) submitting orders for execution (e.g., customers,
specialists, broker-dealers, Registered Options Traders (``ROTs'') \7\
and Firms are all charged differently, on a per contract basis, ranging
from $0.00 per contract to $0.45 per contract) and the manner in which
the order is delivered to the Exchange. For example, broker-dealer
orders submitted electronically to the Exchange's systems are charged
$0.45 per contract, whereas broker-dealer orders submitted through
means other than the Exchange's electronic system are charged $0.25 per
contract. Customers submitting orders in equity options are generally
not charged transaction fees \8\ whereas ROTs and Firms are charged.
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    \7\ ROT equity option transaction charges are referred to on the
Exchange's fee schedule as ``Registered Option Trader (on floor).''
This charge applies to ROTs, Streaming Quote Traders (``SQTs''), and
Remote Streaming Quote Traders (``RSQTs''). SQTs and RSQTs are
considered to be ROTs pursuant to Exchange Rule 1014. ROT
transactions entered from off-floor would continue to be included in
the broker-dealer equity option transaction charges for billing
purposes, as set forth in footnote 3 of the Exchange's Summary of
Equity Option, and MNX, NDX, RUT and RMN Charges fee schedule.
    \8\ Customers are charged $0.12 per contract for executions in
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    The Exchange also assesses an option comparison charge of $0.03 per
contract for ROTs and $0.04 per contract for Firms that submit
proprietary orders. Customers and broker-dealers are not charged.
    The Exchange currently provides a discount for ROTs (on-floor) and
specialists that exceed 4.5 million contracts in a given month (the
``Volume Threshold'') by assessing $0.01 per contract on contract
volume above the Volume Threshold instead of the applicable options
transaction charge and option comparison charge described in the
Summary of Equity Option, and MNX, NDX, RUT and RMN Charges. Complex
Order volume will not be used in calculating the Volume Threshold.
    In order to compete for order flow respecting Complex Orders in
equity options, the Exchange proposes to amend the fee schedule to
clarify that the option comparison charge and the option transaction
charge will not be assessed on contracts in equity options that are
executed electronically as part of a Complex Order.
Summary of Index Option Charges
    The Exchange currently assesses an option comparison charge and an
option transaction charge for index option transactions, as described
in the Exchange's Summary of Index Option Charges. The Exchange
proposes to amend the fee schedule to clarify that the option
comparison charge and the option transaction charge will not be
assessed on contracts in Index Options that are executed electronically
as part of a Complex Order.
Summary of U.S Dollar-Settled Foreign Currency Option Charges
    The Exchange currently assesses an option comparison charge and an
option transaction charge for transactions in options overlying U.S.
dollar-settled foreign currencies, as described in the Exchange's
Summary of U.S Dollar-Settled Foreign Currency Option Charges. The
Exchange proposes to amend the fee schedule to clarify that the option
comparison charge and the option transaction charge will not be
assessed on contracts in U.S dollar-settled foreign currency options
that are executed electronically as part of a Complex Order.
Market Access Provider Subsidy
    In August 2007, the Exchange amended its fee schedule to provide a
per contract subsidy (the ``Subsidy'') for certain Exchange members
known as Market Access Providers (``MAPs'').\9\ A MAP is an Exchange
member organization that offers to customers automated order routing
systems and electronic market access to U.S. options markets. The
Exchange pays a per-contract MAP Subsidy to any Exchange member
organization that qualifies as a MAP (an ``Eligible MAP,'' as described
in footnote 5(b) of the Market Access Provider Subsidy section of the
Exchange's fee schedule). The Subsidy is paid on contract volume that
exceeds the ``Baseline Order Flow'' in ``Eligible Contracts'' as
described in the MAP Subsidy section. The Exchange also pays a monthly
Volume Bonus to MAPs that exceed certain volume thresholds in Eligible
Contracts in a given month.
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    \9\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56274 (August 16,
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    The Exchange proposes to amend the Market Access Provider Subsidy
section of the fee schedule by clarifying that volume in Complex Orders
that is submitted and executed electronically on Phlx XL will not be
counted towards the MAP's Baseline Order Flow and that the Exchange
will not use Complex Order volume to determine eligibility for the
Monthly MAP Volume Bonus. The Exchange proposes to state in the MAP
Subsidy section of the fee schedule that contracts executed
electronically on Phlx XL as part of a Complex Order would not be
considered to be ``Eligible Contracts,'' and thus will not be included
in the Exchange's calculation of Baseline Order Flow and will not be
included in its calculation of monthly volume in determining a MAP's
eligibility for the Monthly Volume Bonus.

Options Floor Broker Subsidy
    The Exchange currently pays an Options Floor Broker Subsidy to
member organizations with registered Floor Brokers based on two volume
thresholds. In order to be eligible for the Options Floor Broker
Subsidy, the member organization must have an average daily volume in a
particular calendar month in excess of 75,000 contracts, and must have
40,000 executed contracts or more per day for at least 8 trading days
during that same month.
    The Exchange proposes to amend the Options Floor Broker Subsidy
section of the fee schedule by establishing that only the largest
component of a complex order (i.e., the component that includes the
greatest number of contracts) will be included in the calculation of
the two above-mentioned volume thresholds, and that, while the largest
component's volume will count towards the volume threshold, the
Exchange will not pay the Options Floor Broker Subsidy for any
contracts that are executed electronically as part of a Complex Order.
Cancellation Fees
    The Exchange currently charges a cancellation fee of $1.10 per
order for each order (in equity, index and U.S. dollar-settled foreign
currency options) that is delivered electronically that exceeds the
number of orders executed on the Exchange by a member organization in a
given month. The cancellation fee is not assessed in a month in which
fewer than 500 electronically delivered orders are cancelled. For
example, if a member organization delivers 1700 orders in a given
month, and 700 of those orders are executed on the Exchange but the
member organization cancels 1,000 of those orders in a given month, the
Exchange will assess a cancellation fee of $330.00 ($1.10 x 300 orders
cancelled in excess of the 700 executed orders). The cancellation fee
will not apply to Complex Orders that are submitted electronically in
equity, index and U.S. dollar-settled foreign currency options.
Miscellaneous Fees and Charges
    There are several current charges that will continue to be assessed
for contracts executed electronically as part of a Complex Order, and
thus are not proposed to be amended.
    First, the Exchange charges a real-time risk management fee in
equity and index options of $.0025 per contract for firms receiving
information on a real-time basis. The real-time risk management fee
will apply to Complex Orders that are executed electronically as part
of a Complex Order in equity and index options.
    Secondly, the Exchange assesses per-contract payment for order flow
fees on transactions resulting from customer orders in equity options
as described in the Equity Option, and MNX, NDX, RUT and RMN Charges.
Such fees, if applicable, will apply to Complex Orders that are
executed electronically as part of a Complex Order in equity options.
    Third, the Exchange charges a specialist deficit (shortfall) fee of
$0.35 per contract for specialists trading any Top 120 equity option if
12% of the total national monthly contract volume (volume threshold) is
not affected on the Exchange. The Exchange will include contracts
executed electronically as part of a Complex Order in its calculation
of the volume threshold.
    Finally, the Exchange currently ``caps'' the specialist deficit
(shortfall) fee for any Top 120 equity option listed after February
2004 and for any Top 120 equity option acquired by a new specialist
unit \10\ within the first 60 days of operations, by establishing
increasing volume thresholds (beginning at 0% for the first month of
operations, ramping up to 12% in the fifth month of operations and
thereafter). The Exchange will include contracts executed
electronically as part of a Complex Order in its calculation of the
``new specialist unit'' volume threshold.
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operate as a specialist unit by the Exchange's Options Allocation,
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal to amend its schedule of
fees is consistent with section 6(b) of the Act \11\ in general, and
furthers the objectives of section 6(b)(4) of the Act \12\ in
particular, in that it is an equitable allocation of reasonable fees
and other charges among Exchange members. Specifically, the Exchange
believes that this proposal is equitable because it generally should
result in the effective waiver of comparison and transaction charges
that would otherwise be assessed to specialists, ROTs, SQTs, RSQTs and
Floor Brokers submitting Complex Orders to the Exchange, thus
encouraging the submission of electronic Complex Orders to the Exchange
for execution.
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    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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    The Exchange further believes that the inclusion of contract volume
executed electronically as part of Complex Orders in its calculation of
certain volume thresholds relating to the various volume discounts and
volume bonuses enumerated above is equitable because it generally
applies to all market participants that qualify for such volume bonuses
and discounts. The Exchange also believes that the exclusion of Complex
Orders and contract volume executed electronically as part of Complex
Orders from certain fees should create incentives for member
organizations to submit electronic Complex Orders to the Exchange, thus
enhancing the depth and liquidity of the Exchange's markets.

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 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 either solicited or received.

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \13\ and paragraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b-4\14\
thereunder. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed
rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate 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.
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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-Phlx-2008-62 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 Number SR-Phlx-2008-62. 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 inspection and
copying 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 will also be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the self-regulatory
organization. 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-
Phlx-2008-62 and should be submitted on or before September 19, 2008.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\15\
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Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
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[Notices]
[Pages 38530-38531]
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UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION PLAN

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice; Unified Carrier Registration Plan
Board Subcommittee Meeting

TIME AND DATE: July 22, 2021, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Eastern time.

PLACE: This meeting will be accessible via conference call and via Zoom
Meeting and Screenshare. Any interested person may call (i) 1-929-205-
6099 (US Toll) or 1-669-900-6833 (US Toll) or (ii) 1-877-853-5247 (US
Toll Free) or 1-888-788-0099 (US Toll Free), Meeting ID: 938 9711 8410,
to listen and participate in this meeting. The website to participate
via Zoom Meeting and Screenshare is https://kellen.zoom.us/j/93897118410.

STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Unified Carrier Registration Plan
Education and Training Subcommittee (the ``Subcommittee'') will
continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier
Registration Plan and Agreement. The subject matter of this meeting
will include:

Proposed Agenda

I. Call to Order--Subcommittee Chair

    The Subcommittee Chair will welcome attendees, call the meeting to
order, call roll for the Subcommittee, confirm whether a quorum is
present, and facilitate self-introductions.

II. Verification of Publication of Meeting Notice--UCR Executive
Director

    The UCR Executive Director will verify the publication of the
meeting notice on the UCR website and distribution to the UCR contact
list via email followed by the subsequent publication of the notice in
the Federal Register.

III. Review and Approval of Subcommittee Agenda and Setting of Ground
Rules--Subcommittee Chair

For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action

    The Agenda will be reviewed, and the Subcommittee will consider
adoption.

Ground Rules
    [rtarr8]Subcommittee action only to be taken in designated areas on
agenda.

IV. Review and Approval of Subcommittee Minutes From the May 21, 2021
Meeting--Subcommittee Chair

For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action

    Draft minutes from the May 21, 2021 Subcommittee meeting via
teleconference will be reviewed. The Subcommittee will consider action
to approve.

V. Audit Module Development Discussion With the Education and Training
Subcommittee--UCR Operations Director

For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action

    The Subcommittee will discuss and provide updates on development of
the Audit Module. The Subcommittee may take action to approve the Audit
Module for posting on the Education and Training Center on the UCR Plan
website.

VI. Other Business--Subcommittee Chair

    The Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items Subcommittee
members would like to discuss.

VII. Adjournment--Subcommittee Chair

    The Subcommittee Chair will adjourn the meeting.
    The agenda will be available no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time,
July 16, 2021 at: https://plan.ucr.gov.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Elizabeth Leaman, Chair, Unified
Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Alex B. Leath,
Chief Legal Officer, Unified Carrier Registration Plan.
[FR Doc. 2021-15563 Filed 7-19-21; 11:15 am]
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