[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 171 (Friday, September 2, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 60663-60666]
[FR Doc No: 2016-21175]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2016-0675]
RIN 1625-AA87

Security Zone; Potomac River and Anacostia River, and Adjacent
Waters; Washington, DC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a series of security
zones in the National Capital Region (NCR) on specified waters of the
Potomac River and Anacostia River, and adjacent waters during increased
security events. This action is necessary to prevent terrorist acts and
incidents immediately before, during, and after events held within the
NCR, whenever such an event exists, as determined by the Captain of the
Port Maryland-National Capital Region. This rule prohibits vessels and
persons from entering the security zone and requires vessels and
persons in the security zone to depart the security zone, unless
specifically exempt under the provisions in this rule or granted
specific permission from the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Maryland-
National Capital Region. The proposed regulations will enhance the
safety and security of persons and property within the Nation's
Capital, while minimizing, to the extent possible, the impact on
commerce and legitimate waterway use.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before November 1, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2016-0675 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Mr. Ronald L. Houck, at Sector
Maryland-National Capital Region Waterways Management Division, U.S.
Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    The Coast Guard has given each Coast Guard COTP the ability to
implement comprehensive port security regimes designed to safeguard
human life, vessels, and waterfront facilities while still sustaining
the flow of commerce. A security zone is a tool available to the Coast
Guard that may be used to control vessel movements in specified waters,
which the Coast Guard has determined need additional security measures
during certain situations. The COTP has made a determination that it is
necessary to establish a series of security zones within the NCR. The
purpose of this rulemaking is to enhance public and maritime safety and
security in order to safeguard life, property, and the environment on
specified navigable waters of the Potomac River and Anacostia River and
adjacent waters during increased security events taking place in close
proximity to navigable waterways within the COTP's Area of
Responsibility.
    The legal basis for the rule is the Coast Guard's authority to
establish regulated navigation areas and other limited access areas: 33
U.S.C. 1231.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    Whenever an event that requires increased security is taking place
the proposed security zones will help ensure the safety and security of
persons and property on or near the navigable waters of the United
States. Accordingly, the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region proposes
to establish a series of security zones to protect high-ranking United
States officials, foreign dignitaries, and the public; mitigate
potential terrorist acts; and enhance public and maritime safety and
security in order to safeguard life, property, and the environment on
specified waters of the Potomac River, Anacostia River and adjacent
waters. The security zones would cover specified navigable waters
within the NCR. The duration of the zone is intended to ensure the
safety of vessels and these navigable waters before, during, and after
the event. No vessel or person would be permitted to enter the security
zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated
representative. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region will notify
the maritime community, via Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM), of the
location and duration of the security zone as the increased security
event dictates. The security zone established for a specific increased
security event will consist of one or more of the security zones
categorized below.
    Security zone one includes all navigable waters of the Potomac
River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by the Francis
Scott Key (US-29) Bridge, at mile 113, and bounded to the south by a
line drawn from the Virginia shoreline at Ronald Reagan Washington
National Airport, at 38[deg]51'21.3'' N., 077[deg]02'00.0'' W.,
eastward across the Potomac River to the District of Columbia shoreline
at Hains Point at position 38[deg]51'24.3'' N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W.,
including the waters of the Boundary Channel, Pentagon Lagoon,
Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin, and Roaches Run. Events that typically
require enforcement of the zone include activities associated with the
U.S. Presidential Inauguration and State funerals for former Presidents
of the U.S.
    Security zone two includes all navigable waters of the Anacostia
River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by the John
Philip Sousa (Pennsylvania Avenue) Bridge, at mile 2.9, and bounded to
the south by a line drawn from the District of Columbia shoreline at
Hains Point at position 38[deg]51'24.3'' N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W.,
southward across the Anacostia River to the District of Columbia
shoreline at Giesboro Point at position 38[deg]50'52.4'' N.,
077[deg]01'10.9'' W., including the waters of the Washington Channel.
Events that typically require enforcement of the zone include
activities associated with the U.S. Presidential Inauguration and State
funerals for former Presidents of the U.S.
    Security zone three includes all navigable waters of the Potomac
River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line
drawn from the

Virginia shoreline at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, at
38[deg]51'21.3'' N., 077[deg]02'00.0'' W., eastward across the Potomac
River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Hains Point at position
38[deg]51'24.3'' N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W., thence southward across the
Anacostia River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Giesboro Point
at position 38[deg]50'52.4'' N., 077[deg]01'10.9'' W., and bounded to
the south by the Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I-95/I-495) Bridge, at mile
103.8. Events that typically require enforcement of the zone include
activities associated with the U.S. Presidential Inauguration and State
funerals for former Presidents of the U.S.
    The above zones may also be enforced for unplanned events requiring
increased security, including but not limited to, presidential
nominating conventions; international summits and conferences; and
meetings of international organizations.
    Security zone four, currently described at 33 CFR 165.508, includes
all navigable waters of the Georgetown Channel of the Potomac River, 75
yards from the eastern shore measured perpendicularly to the shore,
between the Long Railroad Bridge (the most eastern bridge of the 5-
span, Fourteenth Street Bridge Complex) to the Theodore Roosevelt
Memorial Bridge and all waters in between, totally including the waters
of the Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin. This zone is enforced annually
from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time on July 4. There are no
proposed changes to this zone; it is retained and included in this
rulemaking.
    Security zone five includes all navigable waters in the Potomac
River, including the Boundary Channel and Pentagon Lagoon, bounded on
the west by a line running north to south from points along the
shoreline at 38[deg]52'50'' N./077[deg]03'25'' W., thence to
38[deg]52'49'' N./077[deg]03'25'' W.; and bounded on the east by a line
running from points at 38[deg]53'10'' N./077[deg]03'30'' W., thence
northeast to 38[deg]53'12'' N./077[deg]03'26'' W., thence southeast to
38[deg]52'31'' N./077[deg]02'34'' W., and thence southwest to
38[deg]52'28'' N./077[deg]02'38'' W. This zone will be enforced on
three days each year: Memorial Day (observed), September 11, and
November 11. Specifically, the zone will be enforced from 10 a.m. until
1 p.m. on Memorial Day (observed); from 8 a.m. until 11:59 a.m. on
September 11; and from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on November 11.
    Security zone six includes all navigable waters of the Potomac
River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the north by the Francis
Scott Key (U.S. Route 29) Bridge at mile 113.0, downstream to and
bounded on the south by the Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I-95/I-495)
Bridge, at mile 103.8, including the waters of the Boundary Channel,
Pentagon Lagoon, Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin, and Roaches Run; and
all waters of the Anacostia River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded
on the north by the John Philip Sousa (Pennsylvania Avenue) Bridge, at
mile 2.9, downstream to and bounded on the south by its confluence with
the Potomac River. This zone will be enforced annually for the State of
the Union Address, starting at 9 a.m. on the day of the State of the
Union Address through 2 a.m. the following day.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders and
we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This NPRM has not been designated
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of Management
and Budget.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration and time of year of the security zones. The Coast
Guard determined that this rulemaking would not be a significant
regulatory action for the following reasons: Security zones one, two
and three are expected to be enforced for only a week or two at a time
and on only a few occasions per year. Additionally, the Coast Guard
designed the areas for security zones one, two and three to cover only
a portion of the navigable waterways while still sustaining the flow of
commerce, and mariners may request permission from the COTP Maryland-
National Capital Region or the designated representative to transit the
zone. Security zones four and five are expected to be enforced for only
less than 24 hours at a time and on only a few occasions per year.
Additionally, the Coast Guard designed the areas for security zones
four and five to cover only a small portion of the navigable waterways,
waterway users may transit the Potomac River around the areas, and
mariners may request permission from the COTP Maryland-National Capital
Region or the designated representative to transit the zone. Security
zone six is expected to be enforced for only less than 24 hours at a
time and on only on one occasion per year when vessel traffic is
normally low. Additionally, the Coast Guard designed the area for
security zone six to cover only a portion of the navigable waterways
while still sustaining the flow of commerce, and mariners may request
permission from the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or the
designated representative to transit the zone. Moreover, the Coast
Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine
channel 16 about the zone, and the rule would allow vessels to seek
permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
IV.A above this proposed rule would not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the rule would affect
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. The Coast Guard will

not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about
this proposed rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that Order and
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made
a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. This proposed rule involves security
zones that would prohibit entry on specified waters of the Potomac
River and Anacostia River, and adjacent waters, during increased
security events. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of Commandant
Instruction M16475.lD. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist
and Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket
where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information
that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact
from this proposed rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal
Register (70 FR 15086).
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that Web site's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1,
6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Revise Sec.  165.508 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.508  Security Zone; Potomac River and Anacostia River, and
adjacent waters; Washington, DC.

    (a) Location. Coordinates used in this paragraph are based on
NAD83. The following areas are security zones:
    (1) Zone 1. All navigable waters of the Potomac River, from
shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by the Francis Scott Key
(US-29) Bridge, at mile 113, and bounded to the south by a line drawn
from the Virginia shoreline at Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airport, at 38[deg]51'21.3'' N., 077[deg]02'00.0'' W., eastward across
the Potomac River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Hains Point
at position 38[deg]51'24.3'' N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W., including the
waters of the Boundary Channel, Pentagon Lagoon, Georgetown Channel
Tidal Basin, and Roaches Run;
    (2) Zone 2. All navigable waters of the Anacostia River, from
shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by the John Philip Sousa
(Pennsylvania Avenue) Bridge, at mile 2.9, and bounded to the south by
a line drawn from the District of Columbia shoreline at Hains Point at
position 38[deg]51'24.3'' N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W., southward across
the Anacostia River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Giesboro
Point at position 38[deg]50'52.4'' N., 077[deg]01'10.9'' W., including
the waters of the Washington Channel;
    (3) Zone 3. All navigable waters of the Potomac River, from
shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a

line drawn from the Virginia shoreline at Ronald Reagan Washington
National Airport, at 38[deg]51'21.3'' N., 077[deg]02'00.0'' W.,
eastward across the Potomac River to the District of Columbia shoreline
at Hains Point at position 38[deg]51'24.3'' N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W.,
thence southward across the Anacostia River to the District of Columbia
shoreline at Giesboro Point at position 38[deg]50'52.4'' N.,
077[deg]01'10.9'' W., and bounded to the south by the Woodrow Wilson
Memorial (I-95/I-495) Bridge, at mile 103.8.
    (4) Zone 4. All navigable waters of the Georgetown Channel of the
Potomac River, 75 yards from the eastern shore measured perpendicularly
to the shore, between the Long Railroad Bridge (the most eastern bridge
of the 5-span, Fourteenth Street Bridge Complex) to the Theodore
Roosevelt Memorial Bridge; and all waters in between, totally including
the waters of the Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin.
    (5) Zone 5. All navigable waters in the Potomac River, including
the Boundary Channel and Pentagon Lagoon, bounded on the west by a line
running north to south from points along the shoreline at
38[deg]52'50'' N., 077[deg]03'25'' W., thence to 38[deg]52'49'' N.,
077[deg]03'25'' W.; and bounded on the east by a line running from
points at 38[deg]53'10'' N., 077[deg]03'30'' W., thence northeast to
38[deg]53'12'' N., 077[deg]03'26'' W., thence southeast to
38[deg]52'31'' N., 077[deg]02'34'' W., and thence southwest to
38[deg]52'28'' N., 077[deg]02'38'' W.
    (6) Zone 6. All navigable waters described in paragraphs (a)(1)
through (a)(3) of this section.
    (b) Regulations. The general security zone regulations found in 33
CFR 165.33 apply to the security zones created by this section, Sec.
165.508.
    (1) Entry into or remaining in a zone listed in paragraph (a) in
this section is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain
of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region. Public vessels and
vessels already at berth at the time the security zone is implemented
do not have to depart the security zone. All vessels underway within
the security zone at the time it is implemented are to depart the zone
at the time the security zone is implemented.
    (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone must
first obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port Maryland-
National Capital Region or his or her designated representative. To
seek permission to transit the area, the Captain of the Port Maryland-
National Capital Region and his or her designated representatives can
be contacted at telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER> or on Marine Band Radio,
VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The Coast Guard vessels enforcing this
section can be contacted on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8
MHz). Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal,
State, or local agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing light, or
other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. If
permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the
instructions of the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital
Region or his designated representative and proceed at the minimum
speed necessary to maintain a safe course while within the zone.
    (3) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
enforcement of the security zones listed in paragraph (a) in this
section by Federal, State, and local agencies.
    (c) Definitions. As used in this section:
    Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region means the
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region or
any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been
authorized by the Captain of the Port to act on his or her behalf.
    Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the
Port Maryland-National Capital Region to assist in enforcing the
security zones described in paragraph (a) of this section.
    Public vessel means a vessel that is owned or demise-(bareboat)
chartered by the government of the United States, by a State or local
government, or by the government of a foreign country and that is not
engaged in commercial service.
    (d) Enforcement. (1) In addition to the specified times in
paragraphs (d)(2)-(4) of this section, the security zones created by
this section will be enforced only upon issuance of a notice of
enforcement by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital
Region. The Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region will
cause notice of enforcement of these security zones to be made by all
appropriate means to the affected segments of the public of the
enforcement dates and times of the security zones including publication
in the Federal Register, in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7(a). Such means
of notification may also include, but are not limited to Broadcast
Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners.
    (2) Security Zone 4, established in paragraph (a)(4) of this
section, will be enforced annually, from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on
July 4.
    (3) Security Zone 5, established in paragraph (a)(5) of this
section, will be enforced annually on three dates: Memorial Day
(observed), September 11, and November 11. Security Zone 5 will be
enforced from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Memorial Day (observed); from 8
a.m. until 11:59 a.m. on September 11; and from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on
November 11.
    (4) Security Zone 6, established in paragraph (a)(6) of this
section, will be enforced annually on the day the State of the Union
Address is delivered. Security Zone 6 will be enforced from 9 a.m. on
the day of the State of the Union Address until 2 a.m. on the following
day.
    (e) Suspension of enforcement. The Captain of the Port Maryland-
National Capital Region may suspend enforcement of the enforcement
period in paragraphs (d)(1)-(4) in this section earlier than listed in
the notice of enforcement. Should the Captain of the Port Maryland-
National Capital Region suspend the zone earlier than the duration
listed, he or she will make the public aware of this suspension by
Broadcast Notice to Mariners and/or on-scene notice by his or her
designated representative.

    Dated: August 24, 2016.
Lonnie P. Harrison, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region.
[FR Doc. 2016-21175 Filed 9-1-16; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 59 (Monday, March 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17347-17349]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06387]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-94489; File No. SR-EMERALD-2022-11]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; MIAX Emerald, LLC; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Make a
Formatting Change to Exchange Rule 531, Reports, Market Data Products
and Services

March 22, 2022.
    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 March 11, 2022, MIAX Emerald, LLC (``MIAX Emerald'' or ``Exchange'')
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a
proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which
Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing
this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from
interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to make an administrative, immaterial change
to update the subparagraph lettering in Exchange Rule 531.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
website at http://www.miaxoptions.com/rule-filings/emerald at MIAX
Emerald's principal office, 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, the Exchange 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 Exchange 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 Exchange proposes to make an administrative, immaterial change
to update the subparagraph lettering in Exchange Rule 531 by changing
subparagraph (c), High Precision Network Time Signal Service, to
subparagraph (d). On November 19, 2021, the Exchange filed a proposed
rule change to adopt Exchange Rule 531(c), High Precision Network Time
Signal Service (``HPNTSS''), and that proposed rule change was
published for comment in the Federal Register on December 7, 2021 (the
``HPNTSS Proposal'').\3\ On January 27, 2022, the Exchange filed a
proposed rule change for immediate effectiveness to amend Exchange Rule
531(b) to provide for the new ``Liquidity Taker Event Report--Complex
Orders'' and, within that filing, proposed to move the rule text for
the then-current subparagraph (b), Market Data Products, to become new
subparagraph (c) under Exchange Rule 531.\4\ Thereafter, the Commission
approved the HPNTSS Proposal on March 1, 2022,\5\ which resulted in
Exchange Rule 531 containing two separate references to paragraph (c),
one for HPNTSS and a second for Market Data Products. The Exchange now
proposes to update the subparagraph lettering for HPNTSS to be under
paragraph (d) to Exchange Rule 531. The Exchange does not propose to
make any substantive changes to the text of Exchange Rule 531.
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 93698 (December 1,
2021), 86 FR 69301 (December 7, 2021) (SR-EMERALD-2021-38).
    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 94136 (February 2,
2022), 87 FR 7223 (February 8, 2022) (SR-EMERALD-2022-02).
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 94335 (March 1,
2022), 87 FR 12756 (March 7, 2022).
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the
Exchange and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the
Act.\6\ Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is
consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) \7\ requirements that the rules of
an exchange be designed to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system
because it proposes an administrative, immaterial change to update the
subparagraph lettering in Exchange Rule 531 by changing subparagraph
(c), High Precision Network Time Signal Service, to now be subparagraph
(d). This change is simply intended to remove two separate references
to subparagraph (c) within Exchange Rule 531, one for HPNTSS and a
second for Market Data Products. The Exchange does not propose any
other changes to Exchange Rule 531. The proposed rule change would
prevent any potential investor confusion by providing clarity within
the rule text and make the Exchange's rules easier to understand,
thereby removing impediments to and perfecting the mechanism of a free
and open market and a national market system.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change would
result in any burden on competition that is not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as amended. The
proposed rule change would not have any impact on inter-market
competition or intra-market competition because it simply updates
subparagraph lettering in Exchange Rule 531 without making any
substantive changes. The proposed rule change is ministerial in nature
and does not propose any new products or services, and thus, would not
have any impact on competition.

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 after the date of the filing, or such
shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective
pursuant to 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \8\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \9\
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \9\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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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 protected]. Please include
File Number SR-EMERALD-2022-11 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-EMERALD-2022-11. 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 website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal

office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without
change. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact
or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You
should submit only information that you wish to make available
publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-EMERALD-2022-
11 and should be submitted on or before April 18, 2022.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\10\
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    \10\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2006-0649-200918; FRL-8984-7]

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Georgia:
Revisions to State Implementation Plan

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is taking final action to approve revisions to the Georgia
State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Georgia Environmental
Protection Division (GA EPD) in three submittals dated October 31,
2006, March 5, 2007, and August 22, 2007. The submittals include
modifications to Georgia's Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-
3-1. EPA is not acting on the August 22, 2007, revisions to rule 391-3-
1-.03(6) ``Exemptions, Combustion Equipment'' in this action. EPA is
also not acting on the August 22, 2007, revisions to rule 391-3-
1-.03(9), as it is not part of the Federally-approved SIP. These
submittals also included revisions to Georgia's Prevention of
Signification Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review
(NNSR) programs, which EPA is addressing separately. This action is
being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

DATES: Effective Date: This rule will be effective December 28, 2009.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
No. EPA-R04-OAR-2006-0649. All documents in the docket are listed on
the http://www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the index,
some information is not publicly available, i.e., Confidential Business
Information or other information whose disclosure is restricted by
statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not
placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy
form. Publicly available docket materials are available either
electronically through http://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at
the Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air,
Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia
30303-8960. EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to
schedule your inspection. The Regional Office's official hours of
business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, excluding Federal
holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deanne Grant, Regulatory Development
Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management
Division, Region 4, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 61 Forsyth
Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960. The telephone number is (404)
562-9291. Ms. Grant can also be reached via electronic mail at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For information relating to the Georgia SIP,
please contact Ms. Stacy Harder at<PHONE_NUMBER>. Ms. Harder can also
be reached via electronic mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. EPA's Action.
II. Background.
III. Final Action.
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews.

I. EPA's Action

    EPA is taking final action to approve SIP revisions, provided by
the State of Georgia in three respective submittals, to Chapter 391-3-
1. The first submittal dated October 31, 2006, includes revisions to
Rule 391-3-1-.03(6)(b) ``Permit Exemption for Combustion Equipment.''
The second submittal dated March 5, 2007, includes revisions to Rules
391-3-1-.02(2)(jjj) ``NOX Emissions from Electric Utility
Steam Generating Units,'' and 391-3-1-.02(6)(a)4 ``Emission
Statements.'' The third submittal dated August 22, 2007, includes
revisions to Rules 391-3-1-.01(llll) ``Volatile Organic Compound,''
391-3-1-.02(12) ``Clean Air Interstate Rule NOX Annual
Trading Program,'' and 391-3-1-.03(6)(b)11 ``Stationary Engines.'' The
revisions are approvable pursuant to section 110 of the CAA. EPA is not
acting on the August 22, 2007, revisions to Rule 391-3-1-.03(6)(b)16
``Exemptions, Combustion Equipment'' in this action. Additionally, EPA
is not acting on the August 22, 2007, revisions to Rule 391-3-1-.03(9),
as it is not part of the Federally-approved SIP, or on provisions
pertaining to Georgia's PSD and NNSR rules.

II. Background

    The GA EPD submitted revisions to the Georgia SIP in three
submittals dated October 31, 2006, March 5, 2007, and August 22, 2007.
The October 31, 2006, submittal revises Rule 391-3-1-.03(6)(b),
``Permit Exemption for Combustion Equipment.'' This revision adds two
new subparagraphs, (b)14 and

15, for the purpose of exempting temporary boilers and electric
generators that are used to replace a facility's boilers or generators
during periods of repair or maintenance, from the requirement to obtain
a permit. This rule revision is meant to streamline the permitting
process for certain operators, and no longer require stationary sources
that install temporary boilers and electric generators to obtain a
permit for the temporary equipment operated during periods of
maintenance or repair. This revision provides language stating the
exemption is permissible ``provided the actual and potential emissions
of the temporary sources do not exceed that of the main source.''
    The March 5, 2007, submittal revises Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(jjj),
``NOX Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating
Units.'' This revision amends NOX emission limits in
subparagraphs (jjj)4., 5., 6., 7., and 8., for coal-fired electric
utility steam generating units with a maximum heat input greater than
250 Million British thermal units per hour (MMBtu/hr). The limit is
based on a 30-day rolling average (averaged over all existing units)
and was effective at the beginning of the 2007 ozone season, which runs
from May 1st through September 30th in Georgia. Consistent with the
existing regulation, unit specific NOX limits are to be
established in a permit. Additionally, the March 5, 2007, submittal
revises Rule 391-3-1-.02(6)(a)4, ``Emission Statements.'' This revision
amends the emission statement requirements so they are consistent with
Federal regulations for 8-hour ozone nonattainment areas. The Emission
Statement deadline is changed from July 31st to June 15th of each
calendar year. Additionally, applicability of the requirements is
expanded to include the counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall,
Newton, Spalding and Walton, which are part of the Atlanta 8-hour ozone
nonattainment area. The basis of this rule is to require submission of
NOX and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions
inventories for sources located in the Atlanta ozone non-attainment
area.
    The August 22, 2007, submittal revises Rule 391-3-1-.01(llll),
``Volatile Organic Compound.'' This revision adds 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-
decafluoro-3-methoxy-4-trifluoromethylpentane to the list of those
excluded from the definition of VOC, on the basis that the compound
makes a negligible contribution to ozone formation. Therefore, the
revision updates the definition of VOC, to comply with the Federal list
of compounds designated as having negligible photochemical activity.
The August 22, 2007, submittal also revises Rule 391-3-1-.02(12),
``Provisions,'' by deleting inadvertent references and inserting
correct references in paragraph (12), ``Clean Air Interstate Rule
NOX Annual Trading Program.'' Lastly, the August 22, 2007,
submittal revises Rule 391-3-1-.03(6)(b)11, ``Stationary Engines,'' to
correct an inadvertent error in subparagraphs (iii) and (iv) to read
``hours-per-year,'' rather than ``hours-per-hour.'' The rules in these
three submittals became State effective on April 19, 2006, March 12,
2007, and July 25, 2007, respectively.
    The May 21, 2009, rulemaking proposed approval of the
aforementioned revisions to the Georgia SIP (74 FR 23812). The comment
period closed on June 22, 2009, and no comments were received. A
detailed discussion of Georgia's submittals and EPA's rationale for
approval of these Georgia SIP revisions may be found in the proposed
rulemaking notice. The discussion in the proposed rule describes the
basis on which EPA is now taking final action on the Georgia SIP
revisions.

III. Final Action

    EPA is taking final action to approve the aforementioned revisions,
specifically, Chapters 391-3-1-.03(6)(b), 391-3-1-.02(2)(jjj), 391-3-
1-.02(6)(a)4, 391-3-1-.01(llll), 391-3-1-.02(12), and 391-3-
1-.03(6)(b)11, into the Georgia SIP. These revisions were submitted by
GA EPD on October 31, 2006, March 5, 2007, and August 22, 2007. These
revisions meet CAA requirements and are consistent with EPA policy and
regulations.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable
Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve State choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this
action merely approves State law as meeting Federal requirements and
does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by State
law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the CAA; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).

In addition, this rule does not have Tribal implications as specified
by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the
SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in the State,
and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct costs on
Tribal governments or preempt Tribal law.
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review
of this action must be filed in the United States

Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by January 26, 2010.
Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this
final rule does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes
of judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition
for judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the
effectiveness of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged
later in proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section
307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: November 16, 2009.
Beverly H. Banister,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.

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40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:

PART 52--[AMENDED]

0
1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42. U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart L--Georgia

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2. In Sec.  52.570(c) the table is amended as follows:
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a. By revising the entries for ``391-3-1-.01,'' ``391-3-
1-.02(2)(jjj),'' ``391-3-1-.02(12),'' and ``391-3-1-.03''.
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b. By adding an entry in numerical order for ``391-3-1-.02(6)''.
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c. By removing the entry for ``391-3-1-.02(2)(6)''.

Sec.  52.570  Identification of plan.

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    (c) * * *

                                        EPA-Approved Georgia Regulations
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                                                            State
          State citation               Title/subject      effective     EPA approval date        Explanation
                                                             date
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391-3-1-.01......................  Definitions.........      7/25/07  11/27/09 [Insert      ....................
                                                                       citation of
                                                                       publication].

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391-3-1-.02(2) (jjj).............  NOX Emissions from        3/12/07  11/27/09 [Insert      ....................
                                    Electric Utility                   citation of
                                    Steam Generating                   publication].
                                    Units.

                                                  * * * * * * *
391-3-1-.02(6)...................  Source Monitoring...      3/12/07  11/27/09 [Insert      ....................
                                                                       citation of
                                                                       publication].

                                                  * * * * * * *
391-3-1-.02(12)..................  Clean Air Interstate      7/25/07  11/27/09 [Insert      ....................
                                    Rule NOX Annual                    citation of
                                    Trading Program.                   publication].

                                                  * * * * * * *
391-3-1-.03......................  Permits.............      7/25/07  11/27/09 [Insert      Paragraph (9) Permit
                                                                       citation of           Fees; Paragraph
                                                                       publication].         (10) Title V
                                                                                Operating Permits
                                                                                are not Federally
                                                                                approved.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL07-13-000]

City of Truman, MN; Notice of Filing

October 30, 2006.
    Take notice that on October 25, 2006, City of Truman, Minnesota
filed a petition for declaratory order pursuant to the Rule 207 of the
Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207 and an exemption of
filing fees, pursuant to the

Commission Regulations, 18 CFR 381.108.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). 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. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or
before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of 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 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is 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 docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on November 24, 2006.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Sunshine Act Meetings

TIME AND DATE:  Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of
the Government in Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the Securities
and Exchange Commission Investor Advisory Committee will hold a meeting
on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).

PLACE:  The meeting will be held in Multi-Purpose Room LL-006 at the
Commission's headquarters, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549.

STATUS:  This meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. (ET) and will be open to
the public. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors
will open at 8:30

a.m. Visitors will be subject to security checks. The meeting will be
webcast on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:  On November 9, 2018, the Commission issued
notice of the Committee meeting (Release No. 33-10573), indicating that
the meeting is open to the public (except during that portion of the
meeting reserved for an administrative work session during lunch), and
inviting the public to submit written comments to the Committee. This
Sunshine Act notice is being issued because a quorum of the Commission
may attend the meeting.
    The agenda for the meeting includes: Welcome remarks; a discussion
regarding disclosures on human capital (which may include a
recommendation from the Investor as Owner subcommittee); a discussion
regarding disclosures on sustainability and environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) topics; a discussion regarding unpaid arbitration
awards; subcommittee reports; and a nonpublic administrative work
session during lunch.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION:  For further information and to
ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed;
please contact Brent J. Fields from the Office of the Secretary at
(202) 551-5400.

    Dated: December 4, 2018.
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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