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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0703; FRL-8093-1]

Exposure Modeling Work Group; Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Exposure Modeling Work Group (EMWG) will hold a 1-day
meeting on October 3, 2006. This notice announces the location and time
for the meeting and provides the tentative agenda topics.

DATES: The meeting will be held on October 3, 2006 from 9 am to 3 pm.
    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), Room S-4380, 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keara Moore, Environmental Fate and
Effects Division, 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?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of
particular interest to those persons who are or may be 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?

    1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0703. 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 Building), 2777 S.
Crystal Drive 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 telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register''
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr.

II. Background

    On a quarterly interval, the Exposure Modeling Work Group meets to
discuss current issues in modeling pesticide fate, transport, and
exposure to pesticides in support of risk assessment in a regulatory
context.

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 CBI. Requests to
participate in the meeting, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-
2006-0703, must be received on or before October 23, 2006.

IV. Tentative Agenda

    1. Welcome and Introductions
    2. Old Action Items
    3. Brief Updates
    4. Major Topics
     Use of Visual PLUMES and EXAMS in the Development and
Field Evaluation of Aquatic Herbicides (Scott Jackson, BASF)
     Field and Modeling Investigations of Setback Distances for
Aquatic Pest Management Products (TCB, Dow)
     2-D Canal and Lake Modeling using Finite Element Model
RMA-11 (TBD, Syngenta)
     Exposure Assessment of Aquatic Pesticides (R David Jones,
EPA/EFED)
     TBD, (Kurt Getsinger, USACE)
     TBD, (Lars Anderson, USDA-ARS)

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Modeling, Pesticides, Pests.

    Dated: September 12, 2006.
Steven Bradbury,
 Director, Environmental Fate and Effects Division, Office of Pesticide
Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12569-009]

Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County; Notice of
Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions
To Intervene, and Protests

February 2, 2015.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Recreation Management Plan pursuant to Article
410.
    b. Project No: 12569-009.
    c. Date Filed: June 27, 2014.
    d. Applicant: Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County.
    e. Name of Project: Enloe Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Similkameen River at
river mile 8.8 near the city of Oroville, in Okanogan County,
Washington.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Dan Boettger, Director of Regulatory and
Environmental Affairs, Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan
County, General Offices, 1331 Second Avenue N., P.O. Box 912, Okanogan,
WA 98840-0912,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Mary Karwoski at<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: March 4, 2015.
    All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site at 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>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676,
or for TTY,<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: Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
Please include the project number (p-12569-009) on any comments,
motions, or recommendations filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee is requesting Commission
approval of the Recreation Management Plan as required by Article 410
of the project license. Above the dam improvements include a park-like
area with parking, picnic areas, campsites, vault toilet, and
information and interpretive signs. Below the dam improvements include
trail improvements with staircase and elevated wooden structure for
river access and 2 interpretive signs. Other measures include: improved
access road, safety and security fencing, clean-up and restoration of a
wooded area on the east bank, and river access take-out at Miners Flat.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item
(h) above. Agencies may obtain copies of

the application directly from the applicant.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the
Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only
those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments,
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the
specified comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO
INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the
person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied
by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared
by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
385.2010.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 3063-022]

Gelardin Bruner Cott Inc.; Notice of Application for After the
Fact Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene,
and Protests

    On March 29, 2019, Gelardin Bruner Cott Inc. (GBC) (licensee) filed
an application for an after-the-fact transfer of license for the
Central Falls Hydroelectric Project (project) No. 3063, located on the
Blackstone River in Central Falls, Providence County, Rhode Island.
    On August 28, 1981, the Commission issued a minor license to GBC,
with three principal officers: Robert Gelardin, Simone Bruner, and
Leland Cott. Prior to license issuance on June 15, 1981, GBC formed a
limited partnership, Blackstone Hydro Associates (BHA), to acquire the
necessary real property interests and rights for project construction
and maintenance. Subsequent to license issuance, project's construction
and maintenance was achieved by BHA. The licensee has recently learned
during the relicensing of the project that the license for the project
had not been formally changed from GBC to BHA. The licensee seeks an

after-the-fact approval of the transfer of license.
    Applicant's Contact: For transferor/transferee: Mr. Robert Leahly,
BHA, 130 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>,
Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    FERC Contact: Kim A. Nguyen,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests:
30 days from the date that the Commission issues this notice. The
Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments,
motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission's eFiling
system at 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>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should
include docket number P-3063-022.

    Dated: August 8, 2019.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Upon Written Request Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC
20549-0213.

Extension:
    Rules 7a-15 thru 7a-37; OMB Control No. 3235-0132, SEC File No.
270-115.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget this request for extension of the previously approved
collection of information discussed below.
    Rules 7a-15 through 7a-37 (17 CFR 260.7a-15--260.7a-37) under the
Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. 77aaa et seq.) set forth the
general requirements as to form and content of applications, statements
and reports that must be filed under the Trust Indenture Act. The
respondents are persons and entities subject to the requirements of the
Trust Indenture Act. Trust Indenture Act Rules 7a-15 through 7a-37 are
disclosure guidelines and do not directly result in any collection of
information. The rules are assigned only one burden hour for
administrative convenience.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid control number.
    Written comments regarding the above information should be directed
to the following persons: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and
Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office
Building, Washington, DC 20503; or send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and (ii) Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief Information
Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik-Simon, 100
F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Comments must be submitted to OMB within 30 days of
this notice.

    Dated: July 2, 2013.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 2

September 26, 2005.
    Docket Numbers: ER04-1066-003.
    Applicants: Reliant Energy Wholesale Generation, LLC.
    Description: Reliant Energy Wholesale Generation, LLC submits its
refund report labeled Exhibit 1 in compliance with FERC's 6/24/05
Order.
    Filed Date: 09/21/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050923-0358.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 12, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER04-230-017.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: New York Independent System Operator, Inc. submits
compliance filing pursuant to FERC's 8/10/04 Order.
    Filed Date: 09/20/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050922-0432.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 11, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER05-1280-001.
    Applicants: Strategic Energy, L.L.C.
    Description: Strategic Energy, LLC submits revisions to market
behavior rule section 2(b) of its FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised
Rate Schedule No. 1.
    Filed Date: 09/21/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050922-0431.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 12, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER05-1337-001.
    Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
    Description: San Diego Gas & Electric Company Annual Transmission
formula rate change filing for retail and wholesale rates.
    Filed Date: 09/21/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050921-5017.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 12, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER05-1355-001.
    Applicants: Lowell Power, LLC.
    Description: Lowell Power LLC submits an amendment to the 8/16/05
filing of Notice of Cancellation of its market-based rate authority.
    Filed Date: 09/21/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050922-0428.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 12, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER05-1401-001.
    Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
    Description: The Midwestern Independent Transmission System
Operator, Inc submits an amendment to its 8/29/05 filing of the
Interconnection & Operating Agreement with Arnold Windfarm, LLC.
    Filed Date: 09/20/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050922-0430.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 11, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER05-1492-000.
    Applicants: Xcel Energy Services Inc.
    Description: Xcel Energy Services Inc submits the Interconnection
Agreement dated 10/7/04 for the Browntown Substation Point of Connecton
with the City of Browntown, Minnesota.
    Filed Date: 09/20/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050921-0081.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 11, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER05-1493-000.
    Applicants: FirstEnergy Service Company.
    Description: FirstEnergy Service Company on behalf of American
Transmission Systems, Inc submits proposed revisions to its ATSI Open
Access Transmission Tariff.
    Filed Date: 09/20/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050922-0143.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 11, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER05-1494-000.
    Applicants: Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.
    Description: Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. advises that
due to amendments of section 201(f) of the Federal Power Act, it is no
longer a public utility.
    Filed Date: 09/20/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050923-0365.

    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 11, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER05-1495-000.
    Applicants: American Electric Power Service Corporation.
    Description: American Electric Power Service Corp, agent for
Appalachian Power Co submits a Facilities, Operating Maintenance and
Repair Agreement with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University.
    Filed Date: 09/21/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050923-0362.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 12, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER05-1496-000.
    Applicants: American Electric Power Service Corporation.
    Description: American Electric Power Service Corp on behalf of
American Electric Power System submits and requests acceptance of an
Interconnection and Local Delivery Agreement.
    Filed Date: 09/21/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050923-0361.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 12, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER05-1497-000.
    Applicants: Dearborn Industrial Generation, L.L.C.
    Description: Dearborn Industrial Generation, LLC amends its
existing cost-based tariff et al.
    Filed Date: 09/21/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050923-0370.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 12, 2005.

    Docket Numbers: ER97-2846-007.
    Applicants: Florida Power Corporation.
    Description: Florida Power Corp notifies FERC that it has entered
into a contract effective 12/1/05 for the purchase of 133 MW of
capacity from Central Power & Lime Co pursuant to FERC's Order 652 .
    Filed Date: 09/21/2005.
    Accession Number: 20050923-0359.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 12, 2005.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the specified comment
date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket
related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the
same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in
determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to
make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding,
interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline
need not be served on persons other and the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov.
 To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet

access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an

eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling
link to log on and submit the intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the
Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the
above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance
with any FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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[Release No. 34-72543; File No. SR-FINRA-2014-031]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a
Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Definition of Hearing Officer To
Include Former FINRA Employees Who Previously Worked as Hearing
Officers

July 3, 2014.
    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 July 2, 2014, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
(``FINRA'') 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 FINRA. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    FINRA is proposing to amend the definition of ``Hearing Officer''
to include former employees of FINRA who previously worked as FINRA
hearing officers.
    Below is the text of the proposed rule change. Proposed new
language is in italics.
* * * * *

9000. CODE OF PROCEDURE

9100. APPLICATION AND PURPOSE

* * * * *

9120. Definitions

    (a) through (q) No Change.
    (r) ``Hearing Officer''
    The term ``Hearing Officer'' means an employee of FINRA, or former
employee of FINRA who previously acted as a Hearing Officer, who is an
attorney and who is appointed by the Chief Hearing Officer to act in an
adjudicative role and fulfill various adjudicative responsibilities and
duties described in the Rule 9200 Series regarding disciplinary
proceedings, the Rule 9550 Series regarding expedited proceedings, the
Rule 9700 Series relating to grievances concerning FINRA automated
systems, and the Rule 9800 Series regarding temporary cease and desist
proceedings brought against members and associated persons.
    (s) through (cc) No Change.
* * * * *

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

    In its filing with the Commission, FINRA 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. FINRA 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
    FINRA is proposing to amend the definition of Hearing Officer to
include a former employee of FINRA who is a licensed attorney and who
is appointed

by the Chief Hearing Officer. The current rule limits the definition of
Hearing Officer to current FINRA employees. The proposed rule would
permit the Chief Hearing Officer to appoint a former employee of FINRA
who previously acted as a Hearing Officer to act in an adjudicative
role and fulfill the various adjudicative responsibilities and duties
of a Hearing Officer described in the Code of Procedure.
    The former employees appointed by the Chief Hearing Officer would
be experienced, licensed attorneys who previously acted in the same
adjudicative role and fulfilled the same adjudicative responsibilities
and duties for FINRA. As a former employee acting and defined as a
Hearing Officer, he or she would be subject to the same FINRA rules
that address the impartiality of Hearing Officers and the fairness of
disciplinary and expedited proceedings as a current Hearing Officer.
These include, but are not limited to, the rules prohibiting a party
from making ex parte communications to a Hearing Officer,\3\
prohibiting FINRA's enforcement attorneys who are litigating a case,
among others, from advising a Hearing Officer,\4\ and the requirement
that a Hearing Officer not have a conflict of interest or bias.\5\
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    \3\ Rule 9143 (Ex Parte Communications).
    \4\ Rule 9144 (Separation of Functions).
    \5\ Rule 9233 (Hearing Panel or Extended Hearing Panel: Recusal
and Disqualification of Hearing Officers). For temporary cease-and-
desist matters, a former employee appointed as a Hearing Officer
would be subject to the provisions on conflict of interest, bias,
and motions for disqualification contained in Rule 9820 (Appointment
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    By permitting former employees of FINRA to act as Hearing Officers,
the Chief Hearing Officer would be able to take advantage of the
expertise of former Hearing Officers who remain well-versed in the
typical securities law violations that are resolved in FINRA
disciplinary proceedings. Therefore, the Chief Hearing Officer would be
better equipped to fulfill the adjudicative responsibilities and duties
described in the Code of Procedure, including appointing Hearing
Officers for expedited proceedings, if the need arises. The Chief
Hearing Officer also would have greater flexibility to allocate
resources to the cases pending before the Office of Hearing Officers.
    As noted in Item 2 of this filing, FINRA has filed the proposed
rule change for immediate effectiveness and has requested that the SEC
waive the requirement that the proposed rule change not become
operative for 30 days after the date of the filing so FINRA can
implement the proposed rule change immediately.
2. Statutory Basis
    FINRA believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the
provisions of Section 15A(b)(6) of the Act,\6\ which requires, among
other things, that FINRA rules must 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. FINRA believes that the proposed rule change also will
promote efficiency because it would enable the Chief Hearing Officer to
rely on experienced, former employees if the need arises. It is in the
public interest, and consistent with the Act's purpose, that FINRA
disciplinary allegations be timely resolved and that well-timed
sanctions be imposed where necessary to redress customer harm and deter
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    FINRA also believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the provisions of Section 15A(b)(8) of the Act,\7\ which requires,
among other things, that FINRA rules provide a fair procedure for the
disciplining of members and persons associated with members. FINRA
believes that the adjudicative process will remain fair, consistent
with the Act, because the former employees appointed by the Chief
Hearing Officer will be experienced, licensed attorneys who previously
acted in the same adjudicative role and fulfilled the same adjudicative
responsibilities and duties for FINRA. The former employees also would
be subject to the same rules in the Code of Procedure as current
Hearing Officers with respect to prohibited communications, independent
advice, conflicts of interest, and bias. These important safeguards of
procedural fairness will remain intact under the proposed rule change.
By allowing former employees to act as Hearing Officers, the proposed
rule change will afford the Chief Hearing Officer additional
flexibility to rely on the wealth of experience that former FINRA
Hearing Officers accumulated during their tenure as Hearing Officers.
Former Hearing Officers are thoroughly familiar with the Code of
Procedure and the procedural rules and practices that apply to bringing
a case to a hearing. The proposed rule change will allow FINRA to draw
on past experience in maintaining fair proceedings in disciplinary
matters.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    FINRA 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.
    The former employees of FINRA appointed by the Chief Hearing
Officer would be experienced, licensed attorneys who previously acted
in the same adjudicative role and fulfilled the same adjudicative
responsibilities and duties for FINRA. By permitting former employees
of FINRA to act as Hearing Officers, the proposed rule change would
promote greater efficiency with respect to adjudicatory proceedings and
flexibility for the Chief Hearing Officer appointing Hearing Officers
for these proceedings.
    The proposed rule change would apply to all disciplinary and other
adjudicatory proceedings, so all parties in these proceedings after
implementation of the proposed rule change would be affected, if at
all, in the same way.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or
such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \8\ and Rule 19b-
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

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 email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-FINRA-2014-031 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-FINRA-2014-031. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet 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 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 such filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of FINRA. 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-FINRA-2014-031 and should be
submitted on or before July 31, 2014.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0224]

Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Boston
Zone; Charles River 1-Mile Swim

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the subject safety zone in the
Captain of the Port Boston Zone on the specified date and time listed
below. This action is necessary to ensure the protection of the
maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with
this annual recurring event.

DATES: The subject safety zone will be enforced on June 6, 2015 from
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., instead of from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on the
usual second Sunday in July.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice
of enforcement, call or email Mr. Mark Cutter, Coast Guard Sector
Boston Waterways Management Division, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject event is listed in Table 1 of 33
CFR 165.118 as enforced annually on the second Sunday in July, from
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. In 2015, it will be enforced on June 6, 2015.
    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.118, no person or vessel, except
for the safety vessels assisting with the event may enter the safety
zone unless given permission from the COTP or the designated on-scene
representative. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal,
State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR
165.118 and 5 U.S.C. 552 (a). In addition to this notification in the
Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide mariners with advanced
notification of enforcement periods via the Local Notice to Mariners
and Broadcast Notice to Mariners. If the COTP determines that the
regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in
this notice of enforcement, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used
to grant general permission to enter the regulated area.

    Dated: April 22, 2015.
J.C. O'Connor, III,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Boston.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 25

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0244; Special Conditions No. 25-552-SC]

Special Conditions: Boeing Model 787-9, Side-Facing Seats

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Boeing Model 787-9
airplane. This airplane has a novel or unusual design feature
associated with side-facing seats. The applicable airworthiness
regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for
occupants of seats installed at an angle of 49 degrees to the
centerline of the airplane, nor for inflatable restraint systems. These
special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the
Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety
equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

DATES: The effective date of these special conditions is June 12, 2014.
We must receive your comments by July 28, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2014-0244
using any of the following methods:
    Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/
andfollow the online instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
    Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations 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.
    Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without
change, to http://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal
information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the
docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all
comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the
individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an
association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov/.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
http://www.regulations.gov/at any time. Follow the online instructions
for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations 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: Jeff Gardlin, Airframe and Cabin
Safety, ANM-115, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
425-227-2136; facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA has determined that notice of, and
opportunity for prior public comment

on, these special conditions are impracticable because these procedures
would significantly delay issuance of the design approval and thus
delivery of the affected airplane. In addition, the substance of these
special conditions has been subject to the public-comment process in
several prior instances with no substantive comments received. The FAA
therefore finds that good cause exists for making these special
conditions effective upon publication in the Federal Register.

Comments Invited

    We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by
sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data.
    We will consider all comments we receive by the closing date for
comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments
we receive.

Background

    On May 28, 2009, The Boeing Company applied for an amendment to
type certificate no. T00021SE to include the new Model 787-9 airplane.
The Model 787-9, which is a derivative of the Model 787 airplane
currently approved under type certificate no. T00021SE, is a wide-body
twin jet with wing-mounted engines. It has a 420-passenger capacity, a
maximum takeoff weight of 553,000 lb/251,360 kg, and is equipped with
two Rolls-Royce Trent T1000 or General Electric GENx engines.
    Amendment 25-15 to part 25, dated October 24, 1967, introduced the
subject of side-facing seats and a requirement that each occupant in a
side-facing seat must be protected from head injury by a safety belt
and a cushioned rest that will support the arms, shoulders, head, and
spine.
    Subsequently, Amendment 25-20, dated April 23, 1969, clarified the
definition of sideward-facing seats to require that each occupant of a
seat that is positioned at more than an 18 degree angle to the vertical
plane containing the airplane centerline must be protected from head
injury by a safety belt and an energy-absorbing rest that supports the
arms, shoulders, head, and spine; or by a safety belt and shoulder
harness that prevents the head from contacting injurious objects. The
FAA concluded that a maximum 18-degree angle would provide an adequate
level of safety based on tests that were performed at that time, and
thus adopted that standard.
    Part 25 was amended June 16, 1988, by Amendment 25-64, to revise
the emergency-landing conditions that must be considered in the design
of the airplane. Amendment 25-64 revised the static-load conditions in
Sec.  25.561, and added a new Sec.  25.562 that required dynamic
testing for all seats approved for occupancy during takeoff and
landing. The intent of Amendment 25-64 is to provide an improved level
of safety for occupants on transport-category airplanes. Because most
seating is forward-facing on transport-category airplanes, the pass/
fail criteria developed in Amendment 25-64 focused primarily on these
seats. As a result, the FAA issued Policy Memorandums ANM-03-115-30 and
PS-ANM-100-2000-00123 to provide the additional guidance necessary to
demonstrate the level of safety required by the regulations for side-
facing seats.
    To reflect current research findings, the FAA developed a
methodology to address all fully side-facing seats (i.e, seats oriented
in the airplane with the occupant facing 90 degrees to the direction of
airplane travel) and has documented those requirements in a set of
proposed new special conditions. In this regard, the FAA has issued
Policy Statement PS-ANM-25-03-R1 which effectively conveys revised
injury criteria associated with neck and leg injuries.
    The Model 787-9 Air New Zealand Business Class seat installation is
novel such that the current Model 787-8 side-facing seat special
conditions do not adequately convey occupant protection expectations
for an intermediate 49-degree, side-facing seat installation.
Therefore, the configuration Boeing proposes requires revised special
conditions.

Type Certification Basis

    Under the provisions of 14 CFR 21.101, Boeing must show that the
787-9 meets the applicable provisions of 14 CFR part 25, as amended by
Amendments 25-128, except for earlier amendments as agreed upon by the
FAA. These regulations will be incorporated into type certificate no.
T00021SE after type certification approval of the 787-9. The
regulations incorporated by reference in T00021SE are as follows:
    The type-certification basis for the Model 787-9 airplane is 14 CFR
part 25, effective February 1, 1965, as amended by Amendments 25-1
through 25-128, except Sec.  25.795, Security Considerations, at
Amendment 25-016; and Sec.  25.125, Landing, at Amendment 25-108.
    If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness
regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or
appropriate safety standards for the Boeing Model 787-9 airplane
because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are
prescribed under the provisions of Sec.  21.16.
    Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which
they are issued. Should the type certificate for that model be amended
later to include any other model that incorporates the same novel or
unusual design feature, or should any other model already included on
the same type certificate be modified to incorporate the same novel or
unusual design feature, the special conditions would also apply to the
other model.
    In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special
conditions, the Boeing Model 787-9 airplane must comply with the fuel-
vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34 and the noise
certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36.
    The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in
accordance with Sec.  11.38, and they become part of the type-
certification basis under Sec.  21.101.

Novel or Unusual Design Features

    The Boeing Model 787-9 airplane will incorporate the following
novel or unusual design features:
    Installation of Model UCS3 oblique business-class passenger seats
manufactured by Zodiac Seats UK, which are seats installed at an angle
of 49 degrees to the airplane centerline. In addition, the seat divider
wall includes an inflatable restraint system for occupant restraint and
injury protection. To provide a level of safety equivalent to that
afforded to occupants of forward- and aft-facing seats, additional
airworthiness standards, in the form of special conditions, are
necessary. Although special conditions 25-431-SC and 25-458-SC already
apply to the 787, these do not directly address the complex occupant-
loading conditions introduced by a seat the centerline of which is at a
49-degree angle to the centerline of the airplane.

Discussion

    The business class seating configuration proposed by Boeing is
unique due to the seat installation at a 49-degree angle to the
airplane centerline. Special conditions 25-458-SC were not intended to
address this

configuration nor is this configuration specifically addressed by
policy statement PS-ANM-25-03-R1 (which is intended to address fully
side-facing seats i.e., 90 degree installation angle). However, we
believe the occupant-injury criteria conveyed in this policy statement
is germane to this type of configuration when it comes to evaluating
neck and leg injuries. Due to the unique seat installation angle, the
revised special conditions also include spinal-loading injury criteria.
    These special conditions contain the additional safety standards
that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of
safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness
standards.

Applicability

    As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the
Boeing Model 787-9 airplane. Should Boeing apply at a later date for a
change to the type certificate to include another model incorporating
the same novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions would
apply to that model as well.

Conclusion

    This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features
on one model of airplanes. It is not a rule of general applicability.
    Under standard practice, the effective date of final special
conditions would be 30 days after the date of publication in the
Federal Register; however, as the certification date for the Boeing
Model 787-9 airplane is imminent, the FAA finds that good cause exists
to make these special conditions effective upon publication in the
Federal Register.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25

    Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

    The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704.

The Special Conditions

0
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of
the type-certification basis for Boeing Model 787-9 airplanes modified
by Boeing.

Side-Facing Seats Conditions

Proposed Injury Criteria

    1. Existing Criteria: All injury-protection criteria of Sec.
25.562(c)(1) through (c)(6) apply to the occupant of a side-facing
seat. Head-injury criterion (HIC) assessments are only required for
head contact with the seat and/or adjacent structures.
    2. Body-to-Wall/Furnishing Contact: Under the load condition
defined in Sec.  25.562(b)(2), the seat must be installed aft of a
structure such as an interior wall or furnishing that will support the
pelvis, upper arm, chest, and head of an occupant seated next to the
structure. A conservative representation of the structure and its
stiffness must be included in the tests.
    3. Thoracic Trauma: Under the load condition defined in Sec.
25.562(b)(2), thoracic-trauma index (TTI) injury criterion must be
substantiated by dynamic test or by rational analysis based on previous
test(s) of a similar seat installation. Testing must be conducted with
a side-impact dummy (SID), as defined by Title 49, Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) part 572, subpart F, or its equivalent. TTI must be
less than 85, as defined in 49 CFR part 572, subpart F. The SID TTI
data must be processed as defined in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (FMVSS) part 571.214, section S6.13.5.
    4. Pelvis: Under the load condition defined in Sec.  25.562(b)(2),
pelvic lateral acceleration must be shown, by dynamic test or by
rational analysis based on previous test(s) of a similar seat
installation, to not exceed 130g. Pelvic acceleration data must be
processed as defined in FMVSS part 571.214, section S6.13.5.
    5. Shoulder Strap Loads: Where upper torso straps (shoulder straps)
are used for occupants, tension loads in individual straps must not
exceed 1,750 pounds. If dual straps are used for restraining the upper
torso, the total strap tension loads must not exceed 2,000 pounds.
    6. Neck Injury Criteria: The seating system must protect the
occupant from experiencing serious neck injury. In this regard, neck
injury must be evaluated to the criteria provided in Policy Statement
PS-ANM-25-03-R1, Attachment 1, Section 2.f.
    7. Leg Injury Criteria: Axial rotation of the upper leg must be
limited to 35 degrees in either direction from the nominal seated
position.
    8. Spine: The shoulders must remain aligned with the hips
throughout the impact sequence, or until the spinal loads (in either
tension or compression) drop below the value that would be injurious.

General Test Guidelines

    1. Longitudinal test(s), as necessary with the SID anthropomorphic
test dummy (ATD), or as necessary EuroSID ATD, undeformed floor, no
yaw, and with all lateral structural supports (armrests/walls).
    Pass/fail injury assessments: TTI pelvic acceleration, neck, leg,
and spine injury.
    2. One longitudinal test with the Hybrid II ATD, deformed floor,
with 10 degrees yaw, and with all lateral structural supports
(armrests/walls).
    Pass/fail injury assessments: HIC; and upper torso restraint load,
restraint system retention, and pelvic acceleration.
    3. Vertical (14g) test is to be conducted with modified Hybrid II
ATDs with existing pass/fail criteria.

    Note:  Boeing must demonstrate that the installation of seats
via plinths or pallets meets all applicable requirements. Compliance
with the guidance contained in FAA Policy Memorandum PS-ANM-100-
2000-00123, dated February 2, 2000, titled ``Guidance for
Demonstrating Compliance with Seat Dynamic Testing for Plinths and
Pallets,'' is acceptable to the FAA.

Inflatable Lapbelt Conditions

    If inflatable lapbelts are installed on single-place side-facing
seats, the inflatable lapbelt(s) must meet special conditions 25-431-
SC.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP17-56-000 and CP17-57-000]

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Brazoria Interconnector Gas
Pipeline LLC; Notice of Application

    Take notice that on February 3, 2017, Texas Eastern Transmission,
LP (Texas Eastern) in Docket No. CP17-56-000 and Brazoria
Interconnector Gas Pipeline LLC (Brazoria Pipeline) in Docket No. CP17-
57-000, 5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, Texas 77056, jointly filed an
application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act and Part
157 of the Commission's regulations for the proposed Stratton Ridge
Expansion Project (Project) located in Brazoria County, Texas. The
Project will create 322,000 Dth/d of firm transportation capacity to
deliver natural gas from multiple receipt points on Texas Eastern's
interstate pipeline system to a delivery point on Brazoria Pipeline's
intrastate pipeline system at Stratton Ridge in Brazoria County, Texas.
    Specifically, the applicants request: (i) A certificate of public
convenience and necessity for Texas Eastern to construct, install, own,
operate and maintain the Project facilities, as proposed in the
application, and acquire, by lease, capacity on the Brazoria Pipeline's
non-jurisdictional facilities; (ii) authorization for Texas Eastern to
charge the initial incremental recourse rates, an incremental fuel
percentage and incremental electric power costs for firm service on the
Project; (iii) authorization for Texas Eastern to establish separate
initial incremental recourse rates and an applicable fuel percentage
for service under Rate Schedules FT-1 and IT-1 applicable to shippers
desiring access to the capacity leased on Brazoria Pipeline's
facilities; and (iv) a limited jurisdiction certificate of public
convenience and necessity authorizing Brazoria Pipeline to lease
322,000 Dth/d of pipeline capacity on its non-jurisdictional facilities
to Texas Eastern. The Project is part of Texas Eastern's plan to
develop firm bi-directional transportation service to connect diverse
supply basins with emerging Gulf Coast markets, all as more fully set
forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open
to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at
http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket
number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TTY,
(202) 502-8659.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Berk
Donaldson, General Manager, Rates and Certificates, Texas Eastern
Transmission, LP and Brazoria Interconnector Gas Pipeline LLC, P.O. Box
1642, Houston, Texas 77251, or phone by:<PHONE_NUMBER>, or fax: (713)
627-5947 or by email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 7 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's

rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link
at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should
submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426.
    There is an ``eSubscription'' link on the Web site that enables
subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a
subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service,
please email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll
free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 9, 2017.

    Dated: February 16, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-9005-6]

Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

    Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General
Information<PHONE_NUMBER> or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/.

Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 10/08/2012
Through 10/12/2012 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.

Notice

    Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public
its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's comment
letters on EISs are available at: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/eisdata.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As of October 1, 2012, EPA will not accept
paper copies or CDs of EISs for filing purposes; all submissions on or
after October 1, 2012 must be made through e-NEPA. While this system
eliminates the need to submit paper or CD copies to EPA to meet filing
requirements, electronic submission does not change requirements for
distribution of EISs for public review and comment. To begin using e-
NEPA, you must first register with EPA's electronic reporting site--
https://cdx.epa.gov/epa_home.asp.

EIS No. 20120326, Draft EIS, USFS, WI, Lakewood Southeast Project,
Proposes to Manage Vegetation and Habitat, Lakewood-Laona Ranger
District, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Oconto County, WI,
Comment Period Ends: 12/03/2012, Contact: Marilee Houtler<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20120327, Final EIS, FHWA, CA, Interstate 80/Interstate 680/
State Route 12 Interchange Project, Improvements, Solano County, CA,
Review Period Ends: 11/19/2012, Contact: Melanie Brent<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20120328, Draft EIS, FHWA, TN, James White Parkway (State Route
71) Construction, from Chapman Highway to Moody Avenue, Knox County,
TN, Comment Period Ends: 12/03/2012, Contact: Theresa Claxton 615-781-
5770.
EIS No. 20120329, Draft EIS, FAA, AK, Kodiak Airport Runway Safety Area
Improvements, Kodiak, AK, Comment Period Ends: 12/18/2012, Contact:
Leslie Grey<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20120330, Draft EIS, USFS, MT, Flint Foothills Vegetation
Management Project, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Pintler
Ranger District, Granite and Powell Counties, MT, Comment Period Ends:
12/03/2012, Contact: Karen Gallogly<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20120331, Draft EIS, BLM, OR, West Eugene Wetlands Resource
Management Plan, Proposes to Adopt a Resource Management Plan for the
BLM-Administered Lands, Lane County, OR, Comment Period Ends: 01/17/
2013, Contact: Richard Hardt<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20120332, Draft EIS, USFS, MT, Jack Rabbit to Big Sky Meadow
Village 161 kV Transmission Line Upgrade, Bozeman Ranger District,
Gallatin National Forest, Gallatin County, MT, Comment Period Ends: 12/
03/2012, Contact: Amy Waring<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20120333, Final Supplement, USFS, APHIS, 00, Gypsy Moth
Management in the United States, A Cooperative Approach--Proposing New
Treatment Options, United States, Review Period Ends: 11/19/2012,
Contact: Noel Schneeberger<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service and the Animal
Plant Health Inspection Service are joint lead agencies for the above
project.

    Dated: October 16, 2012.
Cliff Rader,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0737; FRL-9917-55]

Benefits of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments to Soybean Production;
Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Benefits of
Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments to Soybean Production document, and opens
a public comment period on that document. The Agency has conducted this
assessment as part of its ongoing re-evaluation of clothianidin,
imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam under the registration review program.
Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations
to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory
standard for registration, that is, that the pesticide can perform its
intended function without causing unreasonable adverse effects on human
health or the environment. Through this program, EPA considers both
potential risks and benefits of pesticides. This assessment examines
the use of clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam seed treatments
in terms of the extent of use and the pests targeted in order to
characterize overall benefits to soybean production nationwide.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 22, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0737, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For pesticide specific information,
contact: Carissa Cyran, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508P),
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703) 347-8781; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For general information on the registration review program,
contact: Richard Dumas, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508P),
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703) 308-8015; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human
health, farm worker, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry;
pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale,
distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may 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 pesticide specific contact person.

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting
your comments, see the commenting tips at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.
    3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group,
including minority and/or low income populations, in the development,
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the
Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population
who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other
factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human
health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides
discussed in this document, compared to the general population.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    As directed by section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is reviewing the pesticide
registrations for clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam to
ensure that they continue to satisfy the FIFRA standard for
registration--that is, that clothianidin, imidacloprid, and
thiamethoxam can still be used without unreasonable adverse effects on
human health or the environment. Clothianidin, imidacloprid, and
thiamethoxam are systemic neonicotinoid nitroguanidine insecticides
registered for a variety of uses including on food-crops, non-food
crops, ornamentals, seed treatments, structures (indoor and outdoor),
and turf.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.53(c), EPA is providing an opportunity,
through this notice of availability, for interested parties to provide
comments and input concerning the Agency's assessment of benefits of
neonicotinoid seed treatments to soybean production. Such comments and
input could address, among other things, the Agency's assessment
methodologies and assumptions, as applied to this assessment. The
Agency will consider all comments received during the public comment
period.
    1. Other related information. Additional information on
clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam is available on the
Pesticide Registration Review Status Web page, http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review/reg_review_status.htm. Information on the
Agency's registration review program and its implementing regulation is
available at http://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation.
    2. Information submission requirements. Anyone may submit data or
information in response to this document. To be considered during a
pesticide's registration review, the submitted data or information must
meet the following requirements:
     To ensure that EPA will consider data or information
submitted, interested persons must submit the data or information
during the comment period. The Agency may, at its discretion, consider
data or information submitted at a later date.
     The data or information submitted must be presented in a
legible and useable form. For example, an English translation must
accompany any material that is not in English and a written transcript
must accompany any

information submitted as an audiographic or videographic record.
Written material may be submitted in paper or electronic form.
     Submitters must clearly identify the source of any
submitted data or information.
     Submitters may request the Agency to reconsider data or
information that the Agency rejected in a previous review. However,
submitters must explain why they believe the Agency should reconsider
the data or information in the pesticide's registration review.

    Authority:  7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: October 8, 2014.
Richard P. Keigwin, Jr.,
Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-75757; File No. SR-FINRA-2015-030]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a
Proposed Rule Change To Adopt FINRA Rule 3280 (Private Securities
Transactions of an Associated Person) in the Consolidated FINRA
Rulebook

August 25, 2015.
    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 20, 2015, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
(``FINRA'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by FINRA.
FINRA has designated the proposal as constituting a ``non-
controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of
the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders it
effective upon filing with the Commission. 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).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of the
Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    FINRA is proposing to adopt NASD Rule 3040 (Private Securities
Transactions of an Associated Person) as FINRA Rule 3280 (Private
Securities Transactions of an Associated Person) in the consolidated
FINRA rulebook without any substantive changes. FINRA also proposes to
update cross-references within other FINRA rules accordingly.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available at the principal
office of FINRA, on FINRA's Web site at http://www.finra.org, and at
the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, FINRA 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. FINRA 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
    As part of the process of developing a new consolidated rulebook
(``Consolidated FINRA Rulebook''),\5\ FINRA is proposing to transfer
NASD Rule 3040 (Private Securities Transactions of an Associated
Person) into the Consolidated FINRA Rulebook as FINRA Rule 3280
(Private Securities Transactions of an Associated Person) without any
substantive changes. As with NASD Rule 3040, proposed FINRA Rule 3280
states that, prior to participating in any private securities
transaction, any person associated with a FINRA member must provide
written

notice to the member with which he or she is associated. The written
notice must describe the transaction and the associated person's role,
and disclose whether the associated person has received or may receive
selling compensation in connection with the transaction. If the
associated person has received or may receive selling compensation, the
FINRA member must advise the individual in writing whether it approves
or disapproves the associated person's participation in the
transaction. If the member disapproves the associated person's
participation in the transaction, the associated person may not
directly or indirectly participate in the transaction in any manner. If
the member approves the associated person's participation in the
transaction, then the transaction must be recorded on the member's
books and records, and the member must supervise the associated
person's participation as if the transaction were executed on behalf of
the member. If the associated person has not received and will not
receive any selling compensation, the member must provide the
associated person with written acknowledgement of the notice and, at
its discretion, may impose conditions on the associated person's
participation in the transaction. In addition, proposed FINRA Rule 3280
includes definitions of the terms ``private securities transaction''
and ``selling compensation'' that are substantively identical to the
definitions in NASD Rule 3040.
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    \5\ The current FINRA rulebook consists of: (1) FINRA Rules; (2)
NASD Rules; and (3) rules incorporated from New York Stock Exchange
LLC (``NYSE'') (``Incorporated NYSE Rules'') (together, the NASD
Rules and Incorporated NYSE Rules are referred to as the
``Transitional Rulebook''). While the NASD Rules generally apply to
all FINRA members, the Incorporated NYSE Rules apply only to those
members of FINRA that are also members of the NYSE. The FINRA Rules
apply to all FINRA members, unless such rules have a more limited
application by their terms. For more information about the rulebook
consolidation process, see Information Notice, March 12, 2008
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    Proposed FINRA Rule 3280 closely tracks the language of NASD Rule
3040 and makes only non-substantive, technical changes to the text of
the NASD rule by, for instance, replacing the reference to a legacy
NASD rule with the applicable FINRA rule.\6\
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    \6\ FINRA previously solicited comment on a proposal to move
NASD Rule 3040 to the Consolidated FINRA Rulebook with substantive
changes and make it part of FINRA's supervision rule, but determined
to address NASD Rule 3040 as a separate proposal. See Regulatory
Notice 08-24 (May 2008); see also Exchange Act Release No. 64736
(June 23, 2011), 76 FR 38245 (June 29, 2011) (Notice of Filing File
No. SR-FINRA-2011-028) (withdrawn on September 27, 2011)). Given
that FINRA would like to proceed with the rulebook consolidation
process expeditiously to provide greater clarity and regulatory
efficiency to FINRA members, FINRA is proposing to move NASD Rule
3040 to the Consolidated FINRA Rulebook without substantive changes
at this time, but FINRA may consider proposing substantive changes
to the rule in the future.
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    The proposed rule change would also replace all references to NASD
Rule 3040 in FINRA Rules 0150 (Application of Rules to Exempted
Securities Except Municipal Securities), 2150.04 (Applicability of
Other Rules to Sharing Arrangements), 3270 (Outside Business Activities
of Registered Persons), and 6630 (Applicability of FINRA Rules to
Securities Previously Designated as PORTAL Securities) with references
to proposed FINRA Rule 3280 accordingly.
    FINRA has filed the proposed rule change for immediate
effectiveness.
2. Statutory Basis
    FINRA believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the
provisions of section 15A(b)(6) of the Act,\7\ which requires, among
other things, that FINRA rules must 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. FINRA believes that the proposed rule change, which
does not substantively change the rule, is consistent with the Act
because it is being undertaken pursuant to the rulebook consolidation
process, which is designed to provide additional clarity and regulatory
efficiency to FINRA members by consolidating the applicable NASD,
Incorporated NYSE, and FINRA rules into one rule set.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    FINRA 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. As noted above, the proposed
rule change will not substantively change either the text or
application of the rule. FINRA would like to proceed with the rulebook
consolidation process expeditiously, which it believes will provide
additional clarity and regulatory efficiency to members.

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 with respect
to the proposed rule change to transfer NASD Rule 3040 into the
Consolidated FINRA Rulebook without any substantive changes.\8\
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III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    The Exchange has designated the proposed rule change as non-
controversial under section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \9\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\10\ Because the foregoing proposed rule change does
not: (i) Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or
such shorter time as the Commission may designate if consistent with
the protection of investors and the public interest, it has become
effective pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.
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    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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    In accordance with Rule 19b-4(f)(6),\11\ FINRA submitted written
notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a
brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at least five
business days prior to the date of filing, or such shorter time as the
Commission may designate, as specified in Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) under
the Act.\12\
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is: (i)
Necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the
protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the
Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the
proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

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 email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-FINRA-2015-030 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-FINRA-2015-030. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet 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 Room, 100 F
Street NE., Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the
hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be
available for inspection and copying at the principal office of FINRA.
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-FINRA-2015-
030, and should be submitted on or before September 21, 2015.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\13\
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Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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