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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0879; FRL-8834-3]

Exposure Modeling Public Meeting; Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: An Exposure Modeling Public Meeting (EMPM) will be held for 1
day on July 27, 2010. This notice announces the location and time for
the meeting and sets forth the tentative agenda topics.

DATES: The meeting will be held on July 27, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the person
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT, preferably at least 10
days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to
process your request.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Environmental Protection
Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), One Potomac Yard (South
Building), Fourth Floor, South Conference Room (S-4370/80), 2777 S.
Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chuck Peck, Environmental Fate and
Effects Division (7507P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-
mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are required
to conduct testing of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA), the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not
attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by
this action.
    If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this
action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

    EPA has established a docket for this action under docket ID number
EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0879. Publicly available docket materials are available
either in the electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if
only available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)
Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.),
2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this
Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility's telephone number is
(703) 305-5805.

II. Background

    On a biannual interval, an Exposure Modeling Public Meeting is held
for presentation and discussion of current issues in modeling pesticide
fate, transport, and exposure of risk assessment in a regulatory
context. Meeting dates and abstract requests are announced through the
``empmlist'' forum on the LYRIS list server at https://lists.epa.gov/read/all_forums/.

III. How Can I Request to Participate in this Meeting?

    You may submit a request to participate in this meeting to the
person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Do not submit any
information in your request that is considered confidential business
information. Requests to participate in the meeting, identified by
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0879, must be received on or before
July 22, 2010.

IV. Topics for the Meeting

     Topics for the meeting will include presentations related to
ground water modeling and pesticide modeling refinements in
agricultural and urban environs. Specifically, presentations will
include the following:
      Prospective groundwater monitoring studies and their
utility for leaching model development.
     Design and testing of a process-based groundwater
vulnerability assessment (P-GWAVA) system.
     Screening approaches for predicting pesticide
concentrations in groundwater.
     Using modern watershed and cropping data for estimating
percentage crop treatment.
     Comparison of models for estimating the removal of
pesticides by vegetative buffer strips.
     Advances in modeling urban/residential pesticide runoff.
     Spray drift exposure refinements for salmonid off-channel
habitat.
     Mechanistic ground spray boom drift model development.
     Spatially-distributed watershed models for chemical
exposure assessments.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Modeling, Monitoring, Pesticides.

    Dated: June 28, 2010.
Donald J. Brady,
Director, Environmental Fate and Effects Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Summary Notice No. PE-2008-45]

Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received.

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SUMMARY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief
from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to
improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of
FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the
inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to
affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.

DATE: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket
number involved and must be received on or before November 4, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA-2008-
0927 using any of the following methods:
     Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to the Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
     Fax: Fax comments to the Docket Management Facility at
202-493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Bring comments to the Docket Management
Facility in

Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Privacy: We will post all comments we receive, without change, to
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can
find and read the comments received into any of our dockets, including
the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment
for an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78).
    Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to
http://www.regulations.gov at any time or to the Docket Management
Facility in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frances Shaver,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
Katrina Holiday,<PHONE_NUMBER>, Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591.
    This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 9, 2008.
Pamela Hamilton-Powell,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.

Petition for Exemption

    Docket No.: FAA-2008-0927.
    Petitioner: Honeywell, Defense & Space Electronics System.
    Section of 14 CFR Affected: Sec.  21.195(d)(2).
    Description of Relief Sought: Honeywell requests an exemption to
gain an experimental airworthiness certificate to conduct customer crew
training with less than 50 flight hours.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-55393; File No. SR-NASD-2007-016]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change To Amend NASD Rules 4632C and 4632D To Reflect ``As/Of''
Trade Reporting and the Automated Reporting of Trade Cancellations to
the NASD/NSX and NASD/BSE Trade Reporting Facilities

March 2, 2007.
    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 February 27, 2007, the National Association of Securities Dealers,
Inc. (``NASD'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and
II below, which Items have been prepared substantially by the NASD. The
NASD has filed this proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of
the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the
proposal effective upon filing with the Commission.\5\ 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.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \5\ The NASD has asked the Commission to waive the 30-day
operative delay provided in Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii). 17 CFR 240.19b-
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The NASD proposes to amend NASD Rules 4632C, ``Transaction
Reporting,'' and 4632D, ``Transaction Reporting,'' to reflect ``as/of''
(T+1) trade reporting and the automated reporting of trade
cancellations to the NASD/NSX Trade Reporting Facility (the ``NASD/NSX
TRF'') and the NASD/BSE Trade Reporting Facility (the ``NASD/BSE
TRF''), respectively. The proposed amendments are substantially
identical to the current language of NASD Rule 4632, ``Transaction
Reporting,'' relating to the NASD/Nasdaq Trade Reporting Facility
(``NASD/Nasdaq TRF''), which the Commission approved on June 30,
2006.\6\ The text of the proposed rule change is available at the NASD,
in the Commission's Public Reference Room, and at http://www.nasd.com.

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    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54084 (June 30,
2006), 71 FR 38935 (July 10, 2006) (order approving File No. SR-
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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 NASD 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 NASD 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 Commission approved the establishment of the NASD/NSX TRF \7\
and the NASD/BSE TRF \8\ on November 6, 2006, and December 13, 2006,
respectively. The NASD/NSX TRF and NASD/BSE TRF provide members with
additional mechanisms for reporting locked-in trades in exchange-listed
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    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54715 (November 6,
2006), 71 FR 66354 (November 14, 2006) (order approving File No. SR-
NASD-2006-108). The NASD/NSX TRF commenced operation for the
reporting of over-the-counter (``OTC'') trades in Nasdaq-listed
securities on November 27, 2006, and began accepting reports of OTC
trades in non-Nasdaq exchange-listed securities on February 20,
2007.
    \8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54931 (December 13,
2006), 71 FR 76409 (December 20, 2006) (order approving File No. SR-
NASD-2006-115). The NASD/BSE TRF will commence operation upon
successful completion of system testing and certification (currently
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    Currently, the NASD/NSX TRF does not accept reports of trades on an
``as/of'' or next day (T+1) basis and the NASD/BSE TRF rules also do
not contemplate the submission of ``as/of'' trade reports. The rules
relating to the NASD/NSX TRF and the NASD/BSE TRF expressly provide
that members must use an alternative electronic

mechanism to report ``as/of'' trades to the NASD.\9\
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    \9\ See NASD Rule 4632C(a)(2)(B) and (D), relating to the NASD/
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    In addition, members can only electronically report trade
cancellations to the NASD/NSX TRF on trade date; members cannot
electronically report cancellations on an ``as/of'' basis. The rules
require that for trades that are cancelled after the day of the
execution of the trade, members must contact NASD/NSX TRF Operations to
report the trade cancellation.\10\ With respect to the NASD/BSE TRF,
members cannot electronically report any trade cancellations,
irrespective of whether they occur on or after the trade date. The
NASD/BSE TRF rules require members to contact NASD/BSE TRF Operations
to report any cancellation of a trade previously submitted to the NASD/
BSE TRF.\11\
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    \10\ See NASD Rule 4632C(f)(2)(B), (C), (E), and (F).
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    The NASD proposes to amend NASD Rules 4632C and 4632D to reflect a
change in the functionality of the NASD/NSX TRF and NASD/BSE TRF,
respectively, to support the reporting of trades on an ``as/of'' (T+1)
basis and the automated reporting of trade cancellations. The NASD
believes that by providing for the reporting of ``as/of'' trades, the
proposed rule change will enhance transparency and the integrity of the
audit trail. Additionally, the NASD believes that by automating the
reporting of trade cancellations, the proposed rule change will
facilitate and streamline the correction of trades, as necessary.
    The NASD anticipates that system testing and certification will be
completed before the end of the first quarter of 2007. The NASD will
announce the date that the system changes will be implemented on its
Web site.
2. Statutory Basis
    The NASD believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with
the provisions of Section 15A(b)(6) of the Act,\12\ which requires,
among other things, that the NASD's rules be designed to prevent
fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and
equitable principles of trade, and, in general, to protect investors
and the public interest. The NASD believes that the proposed rule
change will enhance investor protection by increasing transparency and
the integrity of the audit trail.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

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

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

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.

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

    The NASD has designated the proposed rule change as one that: (i)
Does not significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) does not impose any significant burden on competition;
and (iii) does not become operative for 30 days from the date of
filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate if
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. In
addition, as required under Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\13\ the NASD
provided the Commission with written notice of its intention to file
the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and the text
of the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to
filing the proposal with the Commission. Therefore, the foregoing rule
change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act
\14\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\15\
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    \13\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \15\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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    Pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) under the Act, a proposal does
not become operative for 30 days after the date of its filing, or such
shorter time as the Commission may designate if consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The NASD has asked the
Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay to allow the proposed
rule changes to be operative when the system changes for ``as/of''
trade reporting and the automated reporting of trade cancellations have
been completed. The NASD believes that these system changes may be
completed prior to the end of the 30-day operative delay period, and
that it is crucial for a complete and accurate audit trail and market
transparency that the NASD/NSX TRF and the NASD/BSE TRF be able to
process and report trade corrections as quickly as possible. The NASD
believes that a delay in the implementation of this functionality would
not be in the interests of investors.
    The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day operative delay is
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest
because the proposed changes could enhance the accuracy and integrity
of the audit trail and facilitate the reporting of ``as/of'' trades and
trade cancellations.\16\ The Commission also notes that the proposed
changes are substantially identical to the current language of NASD
Rule 4632 relating to the NASD/Nasdaq TRF, which was subject to notice
and comment.\17\ Accordingly, the Commission waives the 30-day
operative delay and designates that the proposal become operative
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    \16\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
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    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.

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-NASD-2007-016 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.
    All submissions should refer to File No. SR-NASD-2007-016. 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. Copies of the filing also will be
available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the
NASD. 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 No. SR-NASD-
2007-016 and should be submitted on or before March 30, 2007.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\18\
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    \18\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0838; Project Identifier AD-2020-01590-A;
Amendment 39-21965; AD 2022-05-13]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC (Honda) Model HA-420 airplanes. This
AD was prompted by a report of in-flight smoke and fire that initiated
from the windshield heat power wire braid. This AD requires
incorporating temporary revisions into the airplane flight manual (AFM)
and the quick reference handbook (QRH) that modify procedures for
windshield heat

operation until the affected windshield assemblies are replaced. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 18, 2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 18,
2022.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Honda Aircraft Company LLC, 6430 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC
27410; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; website: http://www.hondajet.com. You may
view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products
Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(817) 222-5110. It is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0838.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0838; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any
comments received, and other information. The address for Docket
Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Long, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain serial-numbered
Honda Model HA-420 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 30, 2021 (86 FR 54126). The NPRM was prompted by
a report of in-flight smoke and fire that initiated from the windshield
heat power wire braid on a Honda Model HA-420 airplane. An
investigation identified that certain Honda Model HA-420 airplanes
could have a severed windshield heat power wire braid from installation
of the windshield heat wiring during manufacture. The severed
windshield heat power wire braid could cause arcing that ignites the
wire sheathing and sealant and the windshield acrylic. This condition,
if not addressed, could lead to cockpit smoke and fire. In the NPRM,
the FAA proposed to require incorporating temporary revisions into the
AFM and the QRH that modify procedures for windshield heat operation
until the affected windshield assemblies are replaced. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received comments from three commenters. The commenters
were an individual, an anonymous commenter, and Honda. The following
presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to
each comment.

Comment Regarding Whether Windshield Replacement Is Justified

    An individual requested that the NPRM be re-evaluated. The
commenter stated that although fire is one of the greatest dangers in
the cockpit, there is insufficient data to justify requiring windshield
assembly replacement. The commenter noted that the proposed AD is based
on a single occurrence of cockpit smoke and fire.
    The FAA considered not only the occurrence of cockpit smoke and
fire but also the possible results of a severed windshield heat power
wire braid. A severed windshield heat power wire braid could ignite the
wire sheathing and sealant and the windshield acrylic and lead to
cockpit smoke and fire. The FAA's analysis determined that an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or develop in airplanes of the
same type design. Accordingly, this condition warrants corrective
action through an AD. The FAA did not change this AD based on this
comment.

Request To Extend the Compliance Time for Replacing the Windshield
Assembly

    Honda requested that the FAA extend the compliance time for
replacing the windshield assembly in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD
from within 24 months to within 36 months after the effective date of
the AD. In support, Honda stated that there is a shortage of parts due
to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Honda
explained that extending the compliance time would not increase risk to
affected airplanes because of other mitigating actions in place, such
as service information detailing the risk of windshield electrical
arcing and the revised flight manual procedures, which reduce the
exposure to an arcing event.
    The FAA has determined that the 24-month compliance time for
windshield assembly replacement is the maximum time allowable for the
affected airplanes to continue to safely operate. While the FAA makes
every effort to avoid grounding aircraft, the FAA cannot base its AD
action on whether spare parts are available or can be produced.
However, operators may request approval to extend the compliance time
as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) under paragraph (j)(1) of
this final rule, provided sufficient data are submitted. The FAA did
not change this AD based on this comment.

Request To Consider Honda's Recommendation

    An anonymous commenter requested that the FAA consider Honda's
recommendation to replace the windshield assembly and incorporate it
into the mandatory maintenance of the airplane. The commenter stated
that although Honda issued a service bulletin, the FAA did not include
it in the NPRM.
    The commenter's requested change is not necessary because paragraph
(h) of this AD already requires windshield assembly replacement in
accordance with the steps in the Honda service bulletin. In addition,
as 14 CFR part 39 requires that operators comply with ADs, replacement
of the windshield assembly is mandatory. The FAA did not change this AD
based on this comment.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. This AD is adopted as proposed in the
NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed the following temporary revisions.
     Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJI-29001-003-001 Rev C.
     HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for
Quick Reference Handbook HJ1-29000-007-001 Rev C.
     Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29001-003-001 Rev E.
     HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for
Quick Reference

Handbook Normal Procedures Rev E, HJ1-29001-007-001.
    These temporary revisions provide modified procedures for
windshield heat operation to reduce exposure to potential windshield
heat for the applicable serial numbers specified on the documents.
    The FAA also reviewed Honda Service Bulletin SB-420-56-002,
Revision B, dated April 19, 2021 (Honda SB-420-002B). The service
bulletin specifies identifying and replacing affected windshield
assemblies. The service bulletin also specifies removing the temporary
revisions to the AFM, QRH, and electronic checklist (ECL) after the
affected windshield assemblies have been replaced.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Differences Between This AD and the Service Information

    Honda issued temporary revisions to the AFM, QRH, and ECL prior to
issuing Honda SB-420-002B, which specifies replacement of the
windshield assemblies. Honda SB-420-002B does not specify incorporating
the temporary revisions to the AFM, QRH, and ECL but addresses removal
if the temporary revisions were incorporated. This AD does not require
incorporating or removing the temporary revisions to the ECL because
the ECL is not part of the approved type design of the airplane. All
pertinent requirements would be addressed through the AFM.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 156 airplanes of U.S.
registry. There are 475 affected windshield assemblies worldwide, and
the FAA has no way of knowing the number of affected windshield
assemblies installed on U.S. airplanes. The estimated cost on U.S.
operators reflects the maximum possible cost based on the 156 airplanes
of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost             Parts cost             product        operators
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Insert revised procedures in the   1 work-hour x $85    Not applicable..........             $85         $13,260
 AFM and QRH.                       per hour = $85.
* Windshield assembly replacement  154 work-hours x     $153,286................         166,376      25,954,656
 (both left and right assemblies).  $85 per hour =
                                    $13,090.
Remove revised procedures from     1 work-hour x $85    Not applicable..........              85          13,260
 the AFM and QRH.                   per hour = $85.
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* On most airplanes, both the left and right windshield assemblies have a serial number affected by the unsafe
  condition, and the above costs represents replacement of both the left and right windshield assemblies.
  However, some airplanes may only have one affected windshield assembly and not require replacement of both.

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.
    The FAA is 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

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will 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 this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) 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 Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

2022-05-13 Honda Aircraft Company LLC: Amendment 39-21965; Docket
No. FAA-2021-0838; Project Identifier AD-2020-01590-A.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 18, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420
airplanes, serial numbers 42000011 through 42000179, 42000182, and
42000187, certificated in any category, with a windshield assembly
installed that has a part number and serial number listed in table 5
of the Accomplishment Instructions in Honda Aircraft Company Alert
Service Bulletin SB-420-56-002, Revision B, dated April 19, 2021
(Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision B).

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 3040, Windshield/
Door Rain/Ice Removal.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of in-flight smoke and fire
that initiated from the

windshield heat power wire braid. The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent arcing of the windshield heat power wire braid, which could
ignite the wire sheathing and sealant and the windshield acrylic.
This condition, if not addressed, could lead to cockpit smoke and
fire.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Temporary Revisions to the Airplane Flight Manuals (AFMs) and Quick
Reference Handbooks (QRHs)

    (1) Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the existing AFM and QRH for your airplane by inserting the pages
identified in the applicable temporary revisions listed in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iv) of this AD.
    (i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJI-29001-003-001 Rev C.
    (ii) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for Quick
Reference Handbook HJ1-29000-007-001 Rev C.
    (iii) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29001-003-001 Rev E.
    (iv) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for Quick
Reference Handbook Normal Procedures Rev E, HJ1-29001-007-001.
    (2) The actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD may be
performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private
pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records
showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1)
through (4), and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be
maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.

(h) Windshield Assembly Replacement

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, for each
windshield assembly with a part number and serial number listed in
table 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions in Honda SB-420-56-002,
Revision B, replace the windshield assembly in accordance with step
(2) or (3) of the Accomplishment Instructions in Honda SB-420-56-
002, Revision B.

(i) Removal of Revisions to the AFMs and QRHs

    Before further flight after replacing the windshield assemblies
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, remove the AFM and QRH pages
that were required by paragraph (g) of this AD.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as ``Required for Compliance'' (RC), the following provisions apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Bryan Long, Aviation
Safety Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected]

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJI-29001-003-001 Rev C.
    (ii) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29001-003-001 Rev E.
    (iii) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for
Quick Reference Handbook HJ1-29000-007-001 Rev C.
    (iv) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for Quick
Reference Handbook Normal Procedures Rev E, HJ1-29001-007-001.
    (v) Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin SB-420-56-002,
Revision B, dated April 19, 2021.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Honda
Aircraft Company LLC, 6430 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC 27410;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; website: https://www.hondajet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email: [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on February 25, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14120-000]

Reliable Storage 1 LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application
Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and
Competing Applications

    On March 25, 2011, Reliable Storage 1 LLC filed an application,
pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study
the feasibility of hydropower near the town of Sneedville, on Keaton
Creek, in Hancock County, Tennessee. The sole purpose of a preliminary
permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a
license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does
not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing
activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others
without the owners' express permission.
    The proposed pumped storage project would consist of the following:
(1) A 160-foot-high, 4,386-foot-long earth embankment dam; (2) an upper
reservoir with a surface area of 57.4 acres and an 4,563 acre-foot
storage capacity; (3) a 180-foot-high, 323-foot-long earth embankment
dam creating; (4) a lower reservoir with a surface area of 32.1 acres
and an 2,553 acre-foot storage capacity; (5) one 24-foot-diameter,
3,400-foot-long penstock; (6) a bifurcation to three penstocks each 16-
foot-diameter, and 50-foot-long; (7) a powerhouse/pumping station
containing three pump/generating units with a total generating capacity
of 309 megawatts; (8) a substation; (9) a 5.62-mile-long, 500 kV
transmission line to an existing distribution line; and (10) a new
3,420-foot-long access road. The proposed project would have an average
annual generation of 322,000,000 megawatt hours (MWh), which would be
sold to a local utility.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Daniel R. Irvin, Free Flow Power
Corporation, 239 Causeway Street, Suite 300, Boston MA 01244; phone
(978) 252-7631.
    FERC Contact: Michael Spencer,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice.
Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements
of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and
competing applications may be filed

electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the
instructions on the Commission's Web site http://www.ferc.gov/docs-
filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000
characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your
name and contact information at the end of your comments. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>call toll-free at<PHONE_NUMBER>; or, for
TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>. Although the Commission strongly
encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To
paper-file, mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of the
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.
Enter the docket number (P-14120-000) in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

    Dated: May 18, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice Of Filings

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

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP14-374-000.
    Applicants: East Cheyenne Gas Storage, LLC.
    Description: ECGS Compliance Filing GT&C Section 34 (Non-Conforming
Agreements) to be effective 1/5/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/17/14.
    Accession Number: 20140117-5265.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: RP14-375-000.
    Applicants: Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company, L.
    Description: Negotiated Rate Non-Conforming TSA Updates to be
effective 1/18/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/17/14.
    Accession Number: 20140117-5308.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: RP14-376-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.
    Description: Removal of Expired/Expiring Agreements to be effective
2/21/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/21/14.
    Accession Number: 20140121-5019.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/3/14.

    Docket Numbers: RP14-377-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: 01/21/14 Negotiated Rates--Sequent Energy Management
(HUB) 3075-89 to be effective 1/18/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/22/14.
    Accession Number: 20140122-5003.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/3/14.

    Docket Numbers: RP14-378-000.
    Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP.
    Description: Negotiated Rate for NJNG Contract 910230 to be
effective 11/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/22/14.
    Accession Number: 20140122-5012.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/3/14.

    Docket Numbers: RP14-379-000.
    Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP.
    Description: Modifications to Pro Forma Exhibits A and C to be
effective 4/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/22/14.
    Accession Number: 20140122-5029.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/3/14.

    Docket Numbers: RP14-380-000.
    Applicants: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation,Empire Pipeline,
Inc.
    Description: Petition of National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation and
Empire Pipeline, Inc. for Limited Waiver of Order No. 787.
    Filed Date: 1/21/14.
    Accession Number: 20140121-5241.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/3/14.

    Docket Numbers: RP14-381-000.
    Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company.
    Description: DPEs-NESL to be effective 2/22/20140.
    Filed Date: 1/22/14.
    Accession Number: 20140122-5064.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/3/14.

    Docket Numbers: RP14-382-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.

    Description: 01/22/14 Negotiated Rates--Trafigura AG (HUB) 7445-89
to be effective 1/18/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/22/14.
    Accession Number: 20140122-5143.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/3/14.

    Docket Numbers: RP14-383-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: 01/22/14 Negotiated Rates--JP Morgan Ventures Energy
Corp (HUB) 6025-89 to be effective 1/18/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/22/14.
    Accession Number: 20140122-5153.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/3/14.

    Docket Numbers: RP14-384-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: 01/22/14 Negotiated Rates--United Energy Trading, LLC
(RTS) 5095-22 to be effective 1/18/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/22/14.
    Accession Number: 20140122-5183.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/3/14.

    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR Sec.  385.211 and Sec.  385.214) on or
before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests
may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to
the proceeding.

Filings in Existing Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP13-1041-001.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: 01/22/14 Reservation Charge Credit to be effective 1/
1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/22/14.
    Accession Number: 20140122-5169.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/3/14.

    Any person desiring to protest in any of the above proceedings must
file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Regulations (18
CFR Sec.  385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified
comment date.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: January 23, 2014.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-63775; File No. SR-DTC-2011-01]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company;
Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed
Rule Change To Amend the Dividends Service Guide

January 26, 2011.
    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 January 13, 2011, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed
rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been
prepared primarily by DTC.\3\ The Commission is publishing this Notice
and Order to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from
interested persons and to approve the proposed rule change on an
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ The text of the proposed rule change is attached as Exhibit
5 to DTC's filing, which is available at http://www.dtcc.com/downloads/legal/rule_filings/2011/dtc/2011-01.pdf.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of the
Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    DTC proposes to amend its Dividends Service Guide (``Guide'') to:
(1) clarify DTC's policy of payment allocations; (2) begin allocation
of funds from agents received with corresponding CUSIP-level
identification information at 8:20 a.m.; and (3) make other conforming
changes.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, DTC 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 III below. DTC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections (A),
(B), and (C) below, of the most significant aspects of these
statements.\4\
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(A) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    One of core asset services provided by the DTC is the daily
collection and allocation of cash entitlements due on DTC-eligible
securities. These entitlements, known as Principal and Income (``P&I'')
payments, include dividend, interest, periodic principal, redemption,
and maturity payments arising from the 3.5 million securities eligible
at DTC.
    Many paying agents service more than one issue and typically wire
to DTC a single ``bulk'' payment to be allocated to numerous issues or
different types of payments for a single issue. Paying agents are
required to provide with bulk payments an automated file that provides
corresponding Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures
(``CUSIP'') level identification information about the wire payment.\5\
CUSIP-level detail

includes the security's CUSIP, the payment amount for the CUSIP, the
payable date, and the payment type (i.e., dividend, interest,
principal, etc.). The automated CUSIP-level detail allows systemic
receipt and allocation of the bulk payment.
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    \5\ All paying agents are required to sign DTC's Operational
Arrangements (``OA'') letter agreeing to comply with the provisions
of the OA, which set forth the requirements necessary for an issue
to become and remain eligible for DTC Services. The OA is available
on DTCC's Web site for agents, issuers, and any other interested
parties at http://www.dtcc.com/downloads/legal/rules_proc/eligibility/operational.arrangements.memo.pdf. See also DTC
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    Funds from paying agents received with CUSIP-level identification
information are allocated upon receipt beginning at 9 a.m. ET and
continuing until 3 p.m. ET. Payments received without CUSIP-level
detail cannot be systematically received and allocated because lack of
identifying information included with the payments. In these instances,
DTC has to work with the paying agent to obtain CUSIP-level details so
that it can manually allocate funds to the appropriate CUSIPs.
Currently, funds without corresponding CUSIP-level detail that are
received by 3 p.m. ET by DTC are allocated at 3:15 p.m. ET using an
algorithmic formula that allocates each agent's unidentified funds.
    The majority of payments are sent to DTC over the Fedwire.\6\ The
``cut-off'' time for these allocations is generally at about 3 p.m. ET
to permit completion of the settlement process at about 4:30 p.m. ET
each day. Since the Fedwire remains open until 6 p.m. ET, significant
volumes of expected payments are received between DTC's allocation cut-
off at 3 p.m. ET and the Fedwire close at 6 p.m. ET. On peak payment
days, the volume of funds received after the allocation cut-off can
represent upwards of several billion dollars (on average, about 2-4% of
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    Aside from those allocations where DTC has reason to believe that
the related payment from the agent or issuer will not be received on
the payable date, historically, DTC has allocated nearly all
entitlements on their scheduled payable date, including those paid to
DTC after established intraday cut-off times or received without the
CUSIP level detail. Where DTC had information that payment would not be
made on the payable date, DTC are allocated the payments upon receipt
and identification.
Proposed Change to the Existing Practice
    As a result of an extensive review of current policies and
procedures and in consultation with its regulators, DTC has determined
that the allocation of entitlements prior to funding or without CUSIP-
level detail subjects DTC to potential credit and liquidity risks. For
example, one such risk is that of a ``double default'' where after an
allocation is made, the agent/issuer expected to make the payment does
not do so, and the participant that received the allocation defaults
before DTC can recover it. While this ``allocate all'' practice
provides increased allocations to DTC participants, it does so at the
expense of the risks described above.
    In order to address these risks, DTC has been working extensively
with paying agents to improve their payment timeliness and accuracy in
a variety of ways. Paying agents are not provided with reports
identifying various defects (for example, late, incomplete, or late and
incomplete payment detail) that should allow them to perform root cause
analysis and improve their processing and performance. Additionally,
DTC has worked with several larger paying agents in their conversion to
an automated means of providing CUSIP-level detail. As a result of
these improvements, DTC has over the last few years greatly reduced the
proportion of funds received late or without appropriate CUSIP level
detail (compared to 2009, 2010 allocations relating to late or
unidentified payments have decreased 60%--an estimated $50 billion in
2010 compared to $128 billion in 2009).
    With risk mitigation at the forefront of market participants and
regulators' concerns and given the extensive progress that DTC and
paying agents have made in improving agents' payment practices, DTC
proposes to discontinue the current ``allocate all'' practice and to
move to a methodology that results in the allocation only of those
entitlements paid before the cut-off and identified at a CUSIP-level.
As a result of this proposed change in practice, DTC also proposes to
discontinue its use of the algorithmic formula to allocate unidentified
funds since this calculation will no longer be necessary.
    In order to accommodate the anticipated increase in funds not
allocated on the payable date due to late or unidentified payments, DTC
also proposes to begin allocation of funds received with corresponding
CUSIP-level identification information upon receipt, beginning at 8:20
a.m. ET and continuing every 20 minutes until shortly after the 3 p.m.
ET cut-off time. This change in time will allow for more customers to
receive timely and properly identified payments on the payable date.
    DTC believes that the implementation of this policy eliminates the
credit risk associated with DTC allocating cash entitlements to
participants before such payments are received from the paying agent or
issuer.
Implementation Timeframe
    DTC proposes to implement the changes set forth in this filing on
February 7, 2011. DTC participants, paying agents, and other financial
intermediaries were first notified of this intended change through
DTCC's publication of a White Paper to the Industry in November
2009.\7\ In order to ensure widespread awareness and minimize the
service impact to customers, DTC undertook in 2010 a number of
initiatives aimed at paying agents in order to prepare them for the
implementation of these changes. First, an Industry Task Force was
established to ensure collaboration and a voice for key stakeholders
and industry constituencies as the policy moved forward.\8\ DTC also
sponsored educational tools to update paying agents and participants
alike about the upcoming changes to the allocation policy.\9\ Finally,
DTC gave numerous

platform presentations and updates to the following groups: Operations
Advisory Committee, ISITC, ABA Corporate Trust Committee, SIFMA DTC
Education Conference, SIFMA Operations & Regulatory Committee, SIFMA
Asset Managers Forum, and DTC's Asset Services, Settlement and
Securities Processing Advisory Boards.
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    \7\ The White Paper can be found at http://www.dtcc.com/downloads/leadership/whitepapers/Payment_Refinement.pdf.
    \8\ The Industry Task Force consisted of the following entities:
Association of Global Custodians, American Bankers Association,
Asset Managers Forum, Bank of America LaSalle, Bank of America
Merrill Lynch, Bank of NY Mellon, Bank Depository User Group, Brown
Bros. Harriman, Citibank, Computershare, Deutsche Bank, Edward
Jones, Government Finance Officers Association, Goldman Sachs, JP
Morgan Chase, M&I Bank, Morgan Stanley, NFS (Fidelity
Institutional), SIFMA, The Clearing House, U.S. Bank, and Wells
Fargo. This Task Force held meetings in February, April, May, June,
July, September, November, and December 2010.
    \9\ Pursuant to the release of the White Paper, DTC customers
requested a tool that would help measure the impact of the proposed
change at a participant level and identify current allocations
occurring in a manner that was not consistent with the proposed
methodology. In response to this request and effective January 22,
2010, DTC developed and delivered two weekly reports--``CSH DIV--
Imprecise Allocations'' (e.g., dividends, interest, pro-rata
principal) and ``CSH RED--Imprecise Allocations'' (i.e., calls,
maturities, redemptions) that included all ``imprecise'' or
noncompliant allocations for the given week. The reports were
grouped by allocation day and sorted by CUSIP allowing participants
to measure the impact of imprecise allocations as well as build a
history of noncompliant CUSIPs to assist in driving allocation
decisions. DTC then developed and put into place P&I Agent Payment
Performance reports which provided agent-specific payment
performance data and defects (e.g., late payments, missing detail)
to agents. DTC identified target agents (i.e., those with late or
unidentified payments) and tracked performance. Approximately 4,000
agents were provided targeted feedback on specific process
deficiencies (late or unidentified payments) in 2010. DTC also
created and maintained a dedicated electronic mailbox for
communicating en masse with paying agents. DTC contacted the vast
majority of the approximately 7,000 different issuers and agents
making entitlement payments to DTC to aid in the awareness of the
P&I allocation refinement.
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    The industry has been advised of the Industry Task Force's and
DTC's progress in improving DTC's P&I payment process and the
implementation date of the proposed rule changes through the issuance
of Important Notices that were published on the DTCC Web site.\10\
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    \10\ See DTCC Important Notice 6132-10 (January 15, 2010); DTC
Important Notice 7045-10 (August 2, 2010); DTC Important
Notice 7659-10 (November 22, 2010).
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(B) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    DTC does not believe that the proposed rule change would impose any
burden on competition.

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

    Written comments relating to the proposed rule change have not been
solicited or received. DTC will notify the Commission of any written
comments received by DTC.

III. 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-DTC-2011-01 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submission should refer to File Number SR-DTC-2011-01. 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 Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Section, 100 F Street,
NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090, on official business days between the
hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filings will also be
available for inspection and copying at the principal office of DTC and
on DTC's Web site at http://www.dtcc.com/downloads/legal/rule_filings/2011/dtc/2011-01.pdf. 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-DTC-2011-01 and should be submitted on or before February 23, 2011.

IV. Commission's Findings and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of
Proposed Rule Change

    For the reasons stated below, the Commission finds that the
proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and
the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to DTC.\11\
Specifically, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is
consistent with Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act which requires, among
other things, that the rules of a clearing agency be designed to
promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of securities
transactions, to assure the safeguarding of securities and funds of
DTC's participants which are in the custody and control of the clearing
agency, and to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a
national system for prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of
securities transactions.\12\
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    \11\ In approving this proposal, the Commission has considered
its impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15
U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
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    As described in this filing, DTC's ``allocate all'' methodology
subjects DTC, its participants, and beneficial owners to inherent
problems. An in-depth study conducted internally by DTC at the request
and recommendation of regulators has resulted in its decision to
eliminate the ``allocate all'' policy. Accordingly, the Commission
finds that the rule change is consistent with Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of
the Act because it should allow DTC to reduce risks associated with its
current P&I payment process, which in turn, should enable DTC to better
safeguard the funds and securities which are in DTC's custody and
control.
    DTC has requested that the Commission find good cause for approving
the proposed rule change prior to the thirtieth day after publication
of notice of filing thereof in the Federal Register. As discussed
above, approval of the proposal will allow DTC to immediately cease its
current ``allocate all'' P&I payment policy and implement a policy that
reduces risk for DTC, its participants, paying agents, and other
financial intermediaries associated with P&I allocations. Furthermore,
in anticipation of implementation of these changes, DTC's participants
and paying agents have already taken the necessary steps to code their
systems for the February 7, 2011, implementation date. Change in this
implementation date could cause significant system disruptions at these
participants and paying agents. As such, the Commission finds good
cause for approving the proposed rule change prior to the thirtieth day
after the date of publication of notice filing in the Federal Register.

V. Conclusion

    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,
that the proposed rule change (SR-DTC-2011-01) is approved on an
accelerated basis.

    For the Commission by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\13\
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Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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Comment Info: =================

General Comment:Dear Mr. Zeller:

I am writing as an individual consumer to request an extension of the comment period for the Food and Drug Administration's ("FDA") Proposed Rule Deeming Tobacco Products to be Subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Family Smoking and Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (the "Proposed Rule") published at 79 Fed. Reg. 23,142 and Federal Register No. 2014-09491. On behalf of myself, I am requesting that the comment period for the Proposed Rule be extended by the FDA for an additional 105 days, from its current 75-day period, to 180 days.

The Proposed Rule asks about a hundred different questions I might want to respond to and I am not familar with regulation comment and documentation. It will take me more time yet this is my only chance for me to be heard, so it's important for me to do so.

I am concerned that the Proposed Rules appear to eliminate the majority of small and medium business'. I don't feel the impact to the economy is easily asorbed since most of the large companies do most of their work overseas. They do not operate store fronts and they are not customizable. I tried a kit I bought at a convience store and it didn't work for me. That stalled my attempt to consider trying again for another 2 years. Then I visited a store, they were able to listen to my needs, get my flavor profile and instruct me on how to use their products. They were available if I had more questions and I remain in contact with them today. The store opened up in a nearly abandoned strip mall and have been able to expand twice within the last 2 years. There is now a small coffee shop and a couple of other small business that didn't use to be there.

But most of all, I am concerned about lack of product choice. I believe it is the wide array of customizable product in all colors and flavors that make not smoking possible. I'm afraid if that were eliminated I would probably go back to smoking. As I stated above, the early products weren't much help. It took trial and error in my local store before I found one that I could do and knew would work for me. I also find I use multiple levels of nicotine per day in order to keep it lowest.

Statics show 70% of smokers WANT to quit. I think that is true and I think the FDA fails to take into account that most people do NOT want to smoke. If I had reason to think my addiction was getting worse, I would stop the product immediatley. I think that is common sense and my nicotine levels have decreased. There is a transition since it is different. That also tells me I am breaking the chain of addiction even further. Flavors remove me even further from cigarettes.

I would hate to see combustionable cigarettes rise again in response to the limitation of products that the HHS Economic Anaylisi tends to imply will happen and I think that is a real possibility.

I feel very strongly about e-cigarettes as an alternative to combustible cigarettes. Quite simply, I firmly believe that they saved my life. I realize that the FDA has the authority under 21 CFR 10.40 to extend this time frame and that the FDA has exercised this authority on numerous occasions in the past. I would therefore ask that you do so here, so that all stakeholders have the opportunity to provide their comments on this proposed regulation.

I appreciate your consideration of my request and am happy to discuss this issue with you further.


[Federal Register: November 3, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 213)]
[Notices]
[Page 65432]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-58778; File No. SR-CBOE-2008-90]

Self[dash]Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options
Exchange, Incorporated; Order Granting Approval of a Proposed Rule
Change Related to Trades in Restricted Classes

October 14, 2008.

Correction

    In notice document E8-24971 beginning on page 62577 in the issue of
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, the date is corrected to read as set forth
above.

[FR Doc. Z8-24971 Filed 10-31-08; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 83 (Thursday, April 30, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 24312]
[FR Doc No: 2015-10097]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of a Land Release Affecting the Federal Grant Assurance
Obligations at Ryan Field Airport, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of a Land Release.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and
invites public comment on the application for a land release of
approximately 5.12 acres of airport property, along with an easement
over 2.09 acres, at Ryan Field Airport, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
from the airport use provisions of the Grant Agreement Assurances since
the land is not needed for airport purposes. The property will be used
by the Arizona Department of Transportation to widen State Route 86
that is located along the southern edge of the airport. The airport
will be compensated for the fair market value of the released property.
The use of the land for a roadway represents a compatible land use that
will not interfere with the airport or its operation, thereby
protecting the interests of civil aviation.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 1, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Mike N. Williams,
Manager, Airports District Office, Federal Register Comment, Federal
Aviation Administration, Phoenix Airports District Office, 3800 N.
Central Avenue, Suite 1025, Phoenix, Arizona 85012. In addition, one
copy of the comment submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to
Tom Coyle, Director of Planning, Tucson Airport Authority, 7005 South
Plumer Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85756.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Wendell H. Ford
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21),
Public Law 106-181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 61), this notice must be
published in the Federal Register 30 days before the DOT Secretary may
waive any condition imposed on a federally obligated airport by surplus
property conveyance deeds or grant agreements.
    The following is a brief overview of the request:
    The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) requested a release from the
provisions of the Grant Agreement Assurances to permit the disposal of
approximately 5.12 acres of land at Ryan Field Airport, Tucson, Pima
County, Arizona to permit the construction of highway improvements to
State Route 86 by the Arizona Department of Transportation. The highway
that traverses the southern boundary of the airport from east to west
will be widened to accommodate four lanes, thereby providing two lanes
in each direction. The release will allow 5.12 acres of land to be
conveyed to the State of Arizona, along with an easement for 2.09 acres
over land not being conveyed in fee simple. In return, TAA will be
compensated for the fair market value of the property subject to the
release. Continued use of the land as an improved highway represents a
compatible land use that will not interfere with or impede the
operations and development of the airport. Based on the benefits of
fair compensation in exchange for the land, the interests of civil
aviation will be properly served.

    Issued in Hawthorne, California, on April 23, 2015.
Brian Q. Armstrong,
Manager, Safety and Standards Branch, Airports Division, Western-
Pacific Region.
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