[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 143 (Friday, July 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44905-44907]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2013-N-1119]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office
of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Food Canning
Establishment Registration, Process Filing, and Recordkeeping for
Acidified Foods and Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods in Hermetically
Sealed Containers

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a
proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Submit written comments (including recommendations) on the
collection of information by August 24, 2020.

ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on the information collection are
received, OMB recommends that written comments be submitted to https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for Public
Comments'' or by using the search function. The OMB control number for
this information collection is 0910-0037. Also include the FDA docket
number found in brackets in the heading of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Domini Bean, Office of Operations,
Food and Drug Administration, Three White Flint North, 10A-12M, 11601
Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD 20852,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has
submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for
review and clearance.

Food Canning Establishment Registration, Process Filing, and
Recordkeeping for Acidified Foods and Thermally Processed Low-Acid
Foods in Hermetically Sealed Containers 21 CFR 108.25 and 108.35, and
21 CFR parts 113 and 114

OMB Control Number 0910-0037--Extension

    Section 402 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
(21 U.S.C. 342) deems a food to be adulterated, in part, if the food
bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may
render it injurious to health. Section 301(a) of the FD&C Act (21
U.S.C. 331(a)) prohibits the introduction or delivery for introduction
into interstate commerce of adulterated food. Under section 404 of the
FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 344), our regulations require registration of food
processing establishments, filing of process or other data, and
maintenance of processing and production records for acidified foods
and thermally processed low-acid foods in hermetically sealed
containers. These requirements are intended to ensure safe
manufacturing, processing, and packing procedures, and to permit us to
verify that these procedures are being followed. Improperly processed
low-acid foods present life-threatening hazards if contaminated with
foodborne microorganisms, especially Clostridium botulinum. The spores
of C. botulinum need to be destroyed or inhibited to avoid production
of the deadly toxin that causes botulism. This is accomplished with
good manufacturing

procedures, which must include the use of adequate heat processes or
other means of preservation.
    To protect the public health, our regulations require that each
firm that manufactures, processes, or packs acidified foods or
thermally processed low-acid foods in hermetically sealed containers
for introduction into interstate commerce register the establishment
with us using Form FDA 2541 (Sec. Sec.  108.25(c)(1) and 108.35(c)(1)
(21 CFR 108.25(c)(1) and 108.35(c)(1)). In addition to registering the
plant, each firm is required to provide data on the processes used to
produce these foods, using Forms FDA 2541d, FDA 2541e, and FDA 2541f
for all methods except aseptic processing, or Form FDA 2541g for
aseptic processing of low-acid foods in hermetically sealed containers
(Sec. Sec.  108.25(c)(2) and 108.35(c)(2)). Plant registration and
process filing may be accomplished simultaneously. Process data must be
filed prior to packing any new product, and operating processes and
procedures must be posted near the processing equipment or made
available to the operator (21 CFR 113.87(a)).
    Regulations in parts 108, 113, and 114 (21 CFR parts 108, 113, and
114) require firms to maintain records showing adherence to the
substantive requirements of the regulations. These records must be made
available to FDA on request. Firms also must document corrective
actions when process controls and procedures do not fall within
specified limits (Sec. Sec.  113.89, 114.89, and 114.100(c)); to report
any instance of potential health-endangering spoilage, process
deviation, or contamination with microorganisms where any lot of the
food has entered distribution in commerce (Sec. Sec.  108.25(d) and
108.35(d) and (e)); and to develop and keep on file plans for recalling
products that may endanger the public health (Sec. Sec.  108.25(e) and
108.35(f)). To permit lots to be traced after distribution, acidified
foods and thermally processed low-acid foods in hermetically sealed
containers must be marked with an identifying code (Sec.  113.60(c))
(thermally processed foods) and Sec.  114.80(b) (acidified foods).
    The records of processing information are periodically reviewed
during factory inspections by FDA to verify fulfillment of the
requirements in parts 113 or 114. Scheduled thermal processes are
examined and reviewed to determine their adequacy to protect public
health. In the event of a public health emergency, records are used to
pinpoint potentially hazardous foods rapidly and thus limit recall
activity to affected lots.
    As described in our regulations, processors may obtain the paper
version of Forms FDA 2541, FDA 2541d, FDA 2541e, FDA 2541f, and FDA
2541g by contacting us at a particular address by visiting https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FoodFacilityRegistration/AcidifiedLACFRegistration/ucm2007436.htm. Processors mail completed
paper forms to us. However, processors who are subject to Sec.  108.25
and/or Sec.  108.35 have an option to submit Forms FDA 2541, FDA 2541d,
FDA 2541e, FDA 2541f, and FDA 2541g electronically.
    Although we encourage commercial processors to use the electronic
submission system for plant registration and process filing, we will
continue to make paper-based forms available. To standardize the burden
associated with process filing, regardless of whether the process
filing is submitted electronically or using a paper form, we are
offering the public the opportunity to use four forms, each of which
pertains to a specific type of commercial processing and is available
both on the electronic submission system and as a paper-based form. The
electronic submission system and paper-based form ``mirror'' each other
to the extent practicable. The four process filing forms are as
follows:
     Form FDA 2541d (Food Process Filing for Low-Acid Retorted
Method);
     Form FDA 2541e (Food Process Filing for Acidified Method);
     Form FDA 2541f (Food Process Filing for Water Activity/
Formulation Control Method); and
     Form FDA 2541g (Food Process Filing for Low-Acid Aseptic
Systems).
    At this time, the paper-based versions of the four forms and their
instructions are all available for review at https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FoodFacilityRegistration/AcidifiedLACFRegistration/ucm2007436.htm.
    Description of Respondents: The respondents to this information
collection are commercial processors and packers of acidified foods and
thermally processed low-acid foods in hermetically sealed containers.
    In the Federal Register of April 3, 2020 (85 FR 18995), we
published a 60-day notice requesting public comment on the proposed
collection of information. No comments were received.
    We estimate the burden of this collection of information as
follows:

                                                      Table 1--Estimated Annual Reporting Burden 1
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                                                                                Number of
          21 CFR section; activity              FDA Form No.      Number of      responses per     Total annual    Average  burden per     Total hours
                                                                 respondents       respondent       responses           response 2
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108.25(c)(1) and 108.35(c)(1); Food canning             2541              645                1              645      0.17 (10 minutes)              110
 establishment registration.................
108.25(c)(2); Food process filing for                  2541e              726               11            7,986      0.33 (20 minutes)            2,659
 acidified method...........................
108.35(c)(2); Food process filing for low-             2541d              336               12            4,032      0.33 (20 minutes)            1,343
 acid retorted method.......................
108.35(c)(2); Food process filing for water            2541f               37                6              222      0.33 (20 minutes)               74
 activity/formulation control method........
108.35(c)(2); Food process filing for low-             2541g               42               22              924      0.75 (45 minutes)              693
 acid aseptic systems.......................
108.25(d); 108.35(d) and (e); Report of any              N/A                1                1                1                      4                4
 instance of potential health-endangering
 spoilage, process deviation, or
 contamination with microorganisms where any
 lot of the food has entered distribution in
 commerce...................................
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    Total...................................  ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  .....................           4,883
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\1\ There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.
\2\ The calculation for 20 minutes uses 0.333 hour.

    Based on a review of the information collection since our last
request for OMB approval, we have made no adjustments to our burden
estimate. We base our estimate of the number of respondents in table 1
on registrations, process filings, and reports received. The hours per
response reporting estimates are based on our experience with similar
programs and information received from industry. The reporting burden
for Sec. Sec.  108.25(d) and 108.35(d) and (e) is minimal because
notification of spoilage, process deviation, or contamination of
product in distribution occurs less than once a year. Most firms
discover these problems before the product is distributed and,
therefore, are not required to report the occurrence. We estimate that
we will receive one report annually under Sec. Sec.  108.25(d) and
108.35(d) and (e). The report is expected to take 4 hours per response,
for a total of 4 hours.

                                                    Table 2--Estimated Annual Recordkeeping Burden 1
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                                                                                Number of                      Average  burden
                            21 CFR part                                 Number of       records per      Total annual         per          Total hours
                                                                      recordkeepers     recordkeeper       records       recordkeeping
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108, 113, and 114..................................................          10,392                1           10,392              250        2,598,000
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\1\ here are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.

    We base our estimate of 10,392 recordkeepers in table 2 on the
number of registered firms, excluding firms that were inactive or out
of business, yet still registered. We estimate that 10,392 firms will
each expend approximately 250 hours per year to fully satisfy the
recordkeeping requirements in parts 108, 113 and 114, for a total of
2,598,000 hours.
    Finally, our regulations require that processors mark thermally
processed low-acid foods in hermetically sealed containers (Sec.
113.60(c)) and acidified foods (Sec.  114.80(b)) with an identifying
code to permit lots to be traced after distribution. No burden has been
estimated for the third-party disclosure requirements in Sec. Sec.
113.60(c) and 114.80(b) because the coding process is done as a usual
and customary part of normal business activities. Coding is a business
practice in foods for liability purposes, inventory control, and
process control in the event of a problem. Under 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2),
the time, effort, and financial resources necessary to comply with a
collection of information are excluded from the burden estimate if the
reporting, recordkeeping, or disclosure activities needed to comply are
usual and customary because they would occur in the normal course of
activities.

    Dated: July 20, 2020.
Lauren K. Roth,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP17-495-000, PF17-4-000, CP17-494-000, PF17-4-000]

Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P.; Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline,
LP; Notice of Applications

    Take notice that on September 21, 2017, Jordan Cove Energy Project,
L.P. (Jordan Cove), 5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77005,
filed in Docket No. CP17-495-000 an application under section 3 of the
Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 153 of the Commission's regulations,
seeking authorization to site, construct and operate a natural gas
liquefaction and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility (LNG
Terminal) on the bay side of the North Spit of Coos Bay in
unincorporated Coos County, Oregon. The LNG Terminal will be capable of
receiving up to 1,200,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of natural gas via
the Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline, liquefying it, storing it in two
cryogenic storage tanks, and loading the LNG onto ocean going vessels
for export, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on
file with the Commission and open to public inspection.
    Also take notice that on September 21, 2017, Pacific Connector Gas
Pipeline, LP (Pacific Connector), 5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 500, Houston,
Texas 77005, filed an application in Docket No. CP17-494-000, pursuant
to section 7(c) of the NGA, and Parts 157 and 284 of the Commission's
regulations, for: (1) A certificate of public convenience and necessity
(i) authorizing Pacific Connector to construct, install, own, and
operate a new, approximately 229-mile natural gas pipeline under Part
157, Subpart A of the Commission's regulations, (ii) approving the pro
forma Tariff and non-conforming provisions submitted herewith, and
(iii) approving the proposed initial rates for service; (2) a blanket
certificate authorizing Pacific Connector to engage in certain self-
implementing routine activities under Part 157, Subpart F, of the
Commission's regulations; and (3) a blanket certificate authorizing
Pacific Connector to transport natural gas, on an open access and self-
implementing basis, under Part 284, Subpart G of the Commission's
regulations, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on
file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Copies of this
filing are available for review at the Commission in the Public
Reference Room, or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site 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.
    Questions regarding this application should be directed to Rose
Haddon, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P.,
5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77005, or by telephone at
866-227-9249, or email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    On February 10, 2017, the Commission staff granted Jordan Cove's
request to utilize the Pre-Filing Process and assigned Docket No. PF17-
4-000 to staff activities involved with Jordan Cove's LNG Terminal and
the Pacific Connector. Now, as of the filing of the application on
September 21, 2017, the Pre-Filing Process for this project has ended.
From this time forward, this proceeding will be conducted in Docket No.
CP17-495-000 for the Jordan Cove Energy Project and in Docket No. CP17-
494-000 for the Pacific Connector, as noted in the caption of this
Notice.
    Within 90 days after the Commission issues a Notice of Application
for the applications in the two instant dockets, the Commission staff
will issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review that will
indicate the anticipated date for the Commission's staff issuance of
the final EIS analyzing both proposals. The issuance of a Notice of
Schedule for Environmental Review will also 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 final
EIS.
    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, before the
comment date of this notice, 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.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site (www.ferc.gov) under the e-Filing link. 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.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 26, 2017.

    Dated: October 5, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0446; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-021-AD;
Amendment 39-15568; AD 2008-13-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. Models 42A,
56A, 60A, 69A, 77A, 90A, 105A, 120A, 150A, 180A, 210A, 240A, 260A, and
310A Balloons

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:

    Defective burner hoses have been identified which might develop
a leak. A significant leak, if it was ignited, could hazard the
balloon and occupants.
    Since the issue of AD G-2003-0010 there have been occurrences of
hose failure in batches not identified in the earlier bulletins.
LHAB Service Bulletin (SB) No 11 supersedes the earlier SBs and
revises the applicability as required.

We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective July 23, 2008.
    As of April 1, 2008 (73 FR 13113, March 12, 2008), the Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 11, Issue 1,
dated September 24, 2007, listed in this AD.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-
4138; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 18, 2008 (73
FR 21072), and proposed to supersede AD 2008-06-15, Amendment 39-15427
(73 FR 13113, March 12, 2008). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states that:

    Defective burner hoses have been identified which might develop
a leak. A significant leak, if it was ignited, could hazard the
balloon and occupants.
    Since the issue of AD G-2003-0010 there have been occurrences of
hose failure in batches not identified in the earlier bulletins.
LHAB Service Bulletin (SB) No 11 supersedes the earlier SBs and
revises the applicability as required.

The MCAI requires you inspect the hose to identify whether the hose is
from the affected batch of hoses and to inspect for defective hoses and
end fittings, immediately replace any defective hose and end fittings,
and eventually replace any of the hoses and end fittings from the
affected batch that are not defective.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 422 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is
$80 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S.
operators to be $33,760 or $80 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing $200, for a cost of
$280 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products
that may need these actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket.

Examining the AD Docket

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15427 (73 FR
13113, March 12, 2008) and adding the following new AD:

2008-13-05 Lindstrand Balloons Ltd.: Amendment 39-15568; Docket No.
FAA-2008-0446; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-021-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 23,
2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2008-06-15, Amendment 39-15427.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Models 42A, 56A, 60A, 69A, 77A, 90A,
105A, 120A, 150A, 180A, 210A, 240A, 260A, and 310A balloons that
are:
    (i) certificated in any category; and
    (ii) equipped with burners with serial numbers BU502 through
BU792, except BU507, BU511, BU512, BU614, BU643, BU655, BU656,
BU719, BU723, BU746, BU749, BU752, BU754, BU762, BU779, BU781,
BU785, BU787, and BU789.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 28: Fuel.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

    Defective burner hoses have been identified which might develop
a leak. A significant leak, if it was ignited, could hazard the
balloon and occupants.
    Since the issue of AD G-2003-0010 there have been occurrences of
hose failure in batches not identified in the earlier bulletins.
LHAB Service Bulletin (SB) No. 11 supersedes the earlier SBs and
revises the applicability as required.

    The MCAI requires you inspect the hose to identify whether the
hose is from the affected batch of hoses and to inspect for
defective hoses and end fittings, immediately replace any defective
hose and end fittings, and eventually replace any of the hoses and
end fittings from the affected batch that are not defective.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Do the following unless already done:
    (1) Before further flight after April 1, 2008 (the compliance
date retained from AD 2008-06-15), inspect the balloon burner to
determine whether it has a hose from the affected batch of hoses
following Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 11,
Issue 1, dated September 24, 2007.
    (2) If as a result of the inspection required by (f)(1) of this
AD you find a hose from the affected batch, before further flight,
inspect for leaks and conduct a pressure test following Lindstrand
Hot Air Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 11, Issue 1, dated
September 24, 2007, and repetitively thereafter inspect and conduct
a pressure test at intervals not to exceed 10 hours time-in-service.
    (3) If as a result of any inspection or test required by (f)(2)
of this AD you find a defective hose, before further flight, replace
it and the end fitting with a new hose and new end fitting following
FAA-approved instructions. The Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. maintenance
manual contains FAA-approved instructions. This action terminates
the repetitive requirement in (f)(2) of this AD.
    (4) Unless already done, within 12 months after July 23, 2008
(the effective date of this AD), replace any hose from the affected
batch with a new hose and end fitting following FAA-approved
instructions. The Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. maintenance manual
contains FAA-approved instructions. After doing this replacement, no
further action is required by this AD.

    Note 1: At any time after July 23, 2008 (the effective date of
this AD), you may replace the hose and end fitting to terminate the
repetitive inspection and testing requirements of this AD.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority
Emergency Airworthiness Directive AD No. G-2008-0001, dated January
9, 2008; and Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No.
11, Issue 1, dated September 24, 2007, for related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons Ltd. Service
Bulletin No. 11, Issue 1, dated September 24, 2007, to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) On April 1, 2008 (73 FR 13113, March 12, 2008), the Director
of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by
reference of Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No.
11, Issue 1, dated September 24, 2007.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lindstrand Balloons Ltd., Maesbury Road, OSWESTRY, Shropshire SY10
8ZZ, England, Telephone +44 (0) 1691-671717; FAX +4 (0) 1691-671122.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_
register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 10, 2008.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[ Docket No. CP10-16-000]

Cadeville Gas Storage LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Cadeville Gas Storage Project
and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues

November 30, 2009.

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) that will
discuss the environmental impacts of the Cadeville Gas Storage Project
(Cadeville Gas Storage) involving construction and operation of
facilities by Cadeville Gas Storage LLC (Cadeville Gas) in Ouachita
Parish, Louisiana. This EA will be used by the Commission in its
decision-making process to determine whether the project is in the
public convenience and necessity.
    This notice announces the opening of the scoping process we will
use to gather input from the public and interested agencies on the
project. Your input will help the Commission staff determine which
issues need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping
period will close on December 30, 2009.
    This notice is being sent to affected landowners; federal, state,
and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials;
environmental and public interest groups; Native American Tribes; other
interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. State and local
government representatives are asked to notify their constituents of
this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of
concern.
    If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted
by a Cadeville Storgae representative about survey permission and/or
the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the
proposed facilities. The company would seek to negotiate a mutually
acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the
Commission, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain.
Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the
natural gas company could initiate condemnation proceedings in
accordance with state law.
    A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled ``An Interstate Natural
Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I Need To Know?'' is available for
viewing on the FERC Web site (www.ferc.gov). This fact sheet addresses
a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent
domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is
available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site (www.ferc.gov).

Summary of the Proposed Project

    Cadeville Storage proposes to convert a depleted natural gas
reservoir to storage with an approximate 16.4 billion cubic feet (bcf)
of working gas capacity and 5.4 bcf of base gas capacity. Cadeville
Storage proposed to construct the following facilities associated with
the Project:
     Install eight new natural gas injection/withdrawal wells;
     convert three existing wells to observation wells;
     construct approximately 0.2 miles of 20-inch diameter
injection/withdrawal pipeline referred to as the South Injection/
Withdrawal Pipeline, and 1.4 miles of 16-inch diameter injection/
withdrawal pipeline referred to as the North Injection/Withdrawal
Pipeline;
     construct an integrated compressor station/control
facility, comprised of five 4,735 brake horsepower (bhp) natural gas
fueled engines, reciprocating compressors equipped with air intake
filters/silencers, critical grade exhaust silencer/catalyst, a
triethylene glycol dehydration system, control and safety systems, and
associated facilities;
     construct approximately 2.6 miles of 16-inch diameter
header pipeline referred to as the Tennessee Header;
     construct approximately 0.9 miles of 16-inch diameter
header pipeline referred to as the Gulf South Header;
     construct approximately 6.4 miles of 24-inch diameter
header pipeline referred to as the CenterPoint Header; and
     construct three metering and regulation stations, one at
each interconnect point with the Tennessee, Gulf South, and CenterPoint
pipelines. These stations are referred to as the Tennessee Meter
Station, Gulf South Meter Station, and CenterPoint Meter Station.
    The general location of the project facilities is shown in Appendix
1.\2\
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    \2\ The appendices referenced in this notice are not being
printed in the Federal Register. Copies of all appendices are
available on the Commission's Web site at the ``eLibrary'' link or
from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426, or call<PHONE_NUMBER>. For instructions on
connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice.
Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this
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    If approved, Cadeville Storage proposes to commence construction of
the proposed facilities on or about June 2010.

Land Requirements for Construction

    Construction and modifications of the storage field and associated
facilities would temporarily impact about 141.3 acres of land for use
as construction workspace, access roads and pipe/contractor yards
areas. A total of 80.2 acres would be permanent impact.
    Cadeville Storage is proposing to construct as well as utilize
existing access roads along with the Project. Approximately 2.5 acres
would be used as permanent easements for new access roads.

The EA Process

    The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires the
Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could
result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us
to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals.
This process is referred to as ``scoping.'' The main goal of the
scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important
environmental issues. By this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff
requests public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the
EA. All comments received are considered during the preparation of the
EA. State and local government representatives are encouraged to notify
their constituents of this proposed action and encourage them to
comment on their areas of concern.
    In the EA we \3\ will discuss impacts that could occur as a result
of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these
general headings:
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     Geology and soils
     Land use

     Water resources, fisheries, and wetlands
     Cultural resources
     Vegetation and wildlife
     Air quality and noise
     Endangered and threatened species
     Public safety
    We will also evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project
or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen
or avoid impacts on the various resource areas.
    Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending
on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be
published and mailed to federal, state, and local agencies, public
interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners,
newspapers, libraries, and the Commission's official service list for
this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA
is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make
our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure your comments are
considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the public
participation section below.
    With this NOI, we are asking federal, state, and local agencies
with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to
environmental issues to formally cooperate with us in the preparation
of the EA. These agencies may choose to participate once they have
evaluated the proposal relative to their responsibilities. Additional
agencies that would like to request cooperating agency status should
follow the instructions for filing comments provided under the Public
Participation section of this NOI.

Currently Identified Environmental Issues

    We have already identified several issues that we think deserve
attention based on a preliminary review of the proposed facilities and
the environmental information provided by Cadeville Storage. This
preliminary list of issues may be changed based on your comments and
our analysis.
     Potential impacts may occur to wetlands and waterbodies.
Approximately 4.08 acres of wetlands would be affected by crossing of
pipeline facilities.
     Construction and operation impacts would affect
approximately 132.0 acres of forested and mixed woods lands.
     Potential impacts may occur to the federally-listed red-
cockaded woodpecker.

Public Participation

    You can make a difference by providing us with your specific
comments or concerns about Cadeville Gas Storage Project. Your comments
should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable
alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts.
The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To
ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please send
in your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or
before December 30, 2009.
    For your convenience, there are three methods in which you can use
to submit your comments to the Commission. In all instances please
reference the project docket number CP10-16-000 with your submission.
The docket number can be found on the front of this notice. The
Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has dedicated
eFiling expert staff available to assist you at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (1) You may file your comments electronically by using the Quick
Comment feature, which is located on the Commission's internet Web site
at http://www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. A Quick
Comment is an easy method for interested persons to submit text-only
comments on a project;
    (2) You may file your comments electronically by using the eFiling
feature, which is located on the Commission's internet Web site at
http://www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. eFiling
involves preparing your submission in the same manner as you would if
filing on paper, and then saving the file on your computer's hard
drive. You will attach that file as your submission. New eFiling users
must first create an account by clicking on ``Sign up'' or
``eRegister.'' You will be asked to select the type of filing you are
making. A comment on a particular project is considered a ``Comment on
a Filing;'' or
    (3) You may file your comments via mail to the Commission by
sending an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE.,
Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426;
    Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 2,
PJ11.2.

Environmental Mailing List

    An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals,
organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially
affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners who are
potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily
for project purposes, or who own homes within distances defined in the
Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities.
    If you do not want to send comments at this time but still want to
remain on our mailing list, please return the Information Request
(Appendix 2). If you do not return the Information Request, you will be
taken off the mailing list.

Becoming an Intervenor

    In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want
to become an ``intervenor,'' which is an official party to the
proceeding. Intervenors play a more formal role in the process and are
able to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be heard by the courts if
they choose to appeal the Commission's final ruling. An intervenor
formally participates in a Commission proceeding by filing a request to
intervene. Instructions for becoming an intervenor are included in the
User's Guide under the ``e-filing'' link on the Commission's Web site.

Additional Information

    Additional information about the project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the
FERC Internet Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. Click on
the eLibrary link, click on ``General Search'' and enter the docket
number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be
sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance,
please contact FERC Online Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>. The
eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents
issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances
and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time
you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to
the documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.
    Finally, public meetings or site visits will be posted on the
Commission's calendar located at http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/
EventsList.aspx along with other related information.

    Finally, public meetings or site visits will be posted on the
Commission's calendar located at http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/
EventsList. aspx along with other related information.
Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0487]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Food Safety Survey

AGENCY:  Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION:  Notice.

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SUMMARY:  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the
Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information,
including each proposed reinstatement of an existing collection of
information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on a voluntary consumer survey
about food safety.

DATES:  Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of
information by November 17, 2008.

ADDRESSES:  Submit electronic comments on the collection of information
to http://www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments on the
collection of information to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-
305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061,
Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with the docket
number found in brackets in the heading of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jonna Capezzuto, Office of
Information Management (HFA-710), Food and Drug Administration, 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ``Collection of
information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and
includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires
Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each
proposed reinstatement of an existing collection of information, before
submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this
requirement, FDA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of
information set forth in this document.
    With respect to the following collection of information, FDA
invites comments on these topics: (1) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA's
functions, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques, when
appropriate, and other forms of information technology.

Food Safety Survey (OMB Control Number 0910-0345--Reinstatement)

    Under section 903(b)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(21 U.S.C. 393(b)(2)), FDA is authorized to conduct research relating
to foods and to conduct educational and public information programs
relating to the safety of the nation's food supply. The Food Safety
Survey is a nationally

representative survey of consumers' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs
about food safety. Previous versions of the survey were collected in
1988, 1993, 1998, 2001, and 2006. Data from the previous surveys are
being used to evaluate two Healthy People 2010 objectives: (1) Increase
the proportion of consumers who follow key food safety practices
(Objective 10-5), and (2) reduce severe allergic reactions to food
among adults (Objective 10-4b). Additionally, data are used to measure
trends in consumer food safety habits including hand and cutting board
washing, cooking practices, and use of food thermometers. Finally, data
are used to evaluate educational messages and to inform policymakers
about consumer attitudes about novel technologies such as food
irradiation and biotechnology.
    Since 2006, there have been several high profile recalls of FDA-
regulated food due to contamination. Information about food recalls
does not always reach the intended audience (Refs. 1, 2, and 3). The
Food Safety Survey planned for 2009 will look specifically at reasons
why consumers do not always heed food recall alerts. A new food recall
module will be added that contains new questions to learn about how
recent food recalls have affected consumer confidence in the food
supply and what effect, if any, they have on consumers' home food
safety behaviors. This information will help FDA develop strategies to
more effectively communicate food recall information to the public.
    The methods for the 2009 version of the Food Safety Survey will be
the same as for the previous Food Safety Surveys. A nationally
representative sample of 4,000 adults in households with telephones
will be selected at random and interviewed by telephone. This survey
will include an oversample of Hispanics with a minimum of 500 Hispanics
sampled. Additionally, 200 initial non-respondents will be asked to
participate in a short version of the survey to conduct a non-response
analysis. Participation will be voluntary. Cognitive interviews and a
pre-test will be conducted prior to fielding the survey.
    FDA estimates the burden of this collection of information as
follows:

                                  Table 1--Estimated Annual Reporting Burden\1\
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                       No. of         Annual Frequency       Total Annual        Hours per
    Activity        Respondents         per Response          Responses          Response         Total Hours
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Cognitive                       20                     1                 20            1                      20
 Interviews
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Pretest                         27                     1                 27            0.5                    14
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Screener                    10,000                     1             10,000             .0167                167
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Survey                       4,000                     1              4,000             .30                1,200
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Non-response                   200                     1                200             .10                   20
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Total                                                                                1,421
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\1\ There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of
  information.

    FDA's burden estimate is based on the agency's prior experience
with the Food Safety Survey.
    Please note that on January 15, 2008, the FDA Division of Dockets
Management Web site transitioned to the Federal Dockets Management
System (FDMS). FDMS is a Government-wide, electronic docket management
system. Electronic comments or submissions will be accepted by FDA only
through FDMS at http://www.regulations.gov.

II. References

    1. Cuite, C.L., S.C. Condry, M.L. Nucci, W.K. Hallman. ``Public
Response to the Contaminated Spinach Recall of 2006.'' (Publication
number RR-0107-013), 2007. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers, the State
University of New Jersey, Food Policy Institute.
    2. Mahon, B.E., L. Slutsker, L. Hutwagner, C. Drenzek, K.
Maloney, K. Toomey, P.M. Griffin. ``Consequences in Georgia of a
Nationwide Outbreak of Salmonella Infections: What You Don't Know
Might Hurt You.'' American Journal of Public Health. 89(1):31-35,
1999.
    3. Patrick, M.E., P.M. Griffin, A.C. Voetsch, P.S. Mead,
``Effectiveness of Recall Notification: Community Response to a
Nationwide Recall of Hot Dogs and Deli Meats.'' Journal of Food
Protection. 70(10):2373-2376, 2007.

    Dated: September 10, 2008.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2006-25854;FMCSA-2013-0106; FMCSA-2013-0107; FMCSA-
2013-0108; FMCSA-2015-0117; FMCSA-2015-0119; FMCSA-2017-0178; FMCSA-
2018-0052; FMCSA-2019-0028]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and
Seizure Disorders

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 11
individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers have ``no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of
epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of
consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.'' The exemptions
enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are
taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in
interstate commerce.

DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates
stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in
the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before January
22, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket
Management System Docket No. FMCSA-2006-25854, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-
0106, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0107, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0108, Docket
No. FMCSA-2015-0117, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0119, Docket No. FMCSA-2017-
0178, Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0052, or Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0028 using
any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/,
insert the docket number (FMCSA-2006-25854, FMCSA-2013-0106, FMCSA-
2013-0107, FMCSA-2013-0108, FMCSA-2015-0117, FMCSA-2015-0119, FMCSA-
2017-0178, FMCSA-2018-0052, or FMCSA-2019-0028) in the keyword box and
click ``Search.'' Next, sort the results by ``Posted (Newer-Older),''
choose the first notice listed, and click on the ``Comment'' button.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Dockets Operations; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section for instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division, FMCSA, DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590-0001,<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected]. Office
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting
material to the docket, contact Dockets Operations,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation

A. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket numbers for this
notice (Docket No. FMCSA-2006-25854, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0106, Docket
No. FMCSA-2013-0107, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0108, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-
0117, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0119, Docket No. FMCSA-2017-0178, Docket
No. FMCSA-2018-0052, or Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0028), indicate the
specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and
provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit
your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery,
but please use only one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you
include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone
number in the body of your document so that FMCSA can contact you if
there are questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov/, insert
the docket number (FMCSA-2006-25854, FMCSA-2013-0106, FMCSA-2013-0107,
FMCSA-2013-0108, FMCSA-2015-0117, FMCSA-2015-0119, FMCSA-2017-0178,
FMCSA-2018-0052, or FMCSA-2019-0028) in the keyword box and click
``Search.'' Next, sort the results by ``Posted (Newer-Older),'' choose
the first notice listed, click the ``Comment'' button, and type your
comment into the text box on the following screen. Choose whether you
are submitting your comment as an individual or on behalf of a third
party and then submit.
    If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them
in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for
copying and electronic filing. FMCSA will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period.

B. Viewing Comments

    To view comments go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket
number (FMCSA-2006-25854, FMCSA-2013-0106, FMCSA-2013-0107, FMCSA-2013-
0108, FMCSA-2015-0117, FMCSA-2015-0119, FMCSA-2017-0178, FMCSA-2018-
0052, or FMCSA-2019-0028) in the keyword box and click ``Search.''
Next, sort the results by ``Posted (Newer-Older),'' choose the first
notice listed, and click ``Browse Comments.'' If you do not have access
to the internet, you may view the docket online by visiting Dockets
Operations on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone
is there to help you, please call<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>
before visiting Dockets Operations.

C. Privacy Act

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments
from the public on the exemption request. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal information the commenter
provides, to www.regulations.gov. As described in the system of records
notice DOT/ALL 14 (Federal Docket Management System), which can be
reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/

individuals/privacy/privacy-act-system-records-notices, the comments
are searchable by the name of the submitter.

II. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the FMCSRs for no longer than a 5-year period if it finds such
exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to,
or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such
exemption. The statutes also allow the Agency to renew exemptions at
the end of the 5-year period. However, FMCSA grants medical exemptions
from the FMCSRs for a 2-year period to align with the maximum duration
of a driver's medical certification.
    The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding epilepsy
found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) states that a person is physically
qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which
is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to
control a CMV.
    In addition to the regulations, FMCSA has published advisory
criteria \1\ to assist Medical Examiners in determining whether drivers
with certain medical conditions are qualified to operate a CMV in
interstate commerce.
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    \1\ These criteria may be found in APPENDIX A TO PART 391--
MEDICAL ADVISORY CRITERIA, section H. Epilepsy: Sec.  391.41(b)(8),
paragraphs 3, 4, and 5, which is available on the internet at
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2015-title49-vol5/pdf/CFR-2015-title49-vol5-part391-appA.pdf.
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    The 11 individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal of
their exemptions from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in
Sec.  391.41(b)(8), in accordance with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly,
FMCSA has evaluated these applications for renewal on their merits and
decided to extend each exemption for a renewable 2-year period.

III. Request for Comments

    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.

IV. Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each of the 11
applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition. The 11
drivers in this notice remain in good standing with the Agency, have
maintained their medical monitoring and have not exhibited any medical
issues that would compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV
during the previous 2-year exemption period. In addition, for
commercial driver's license (CDL) holders, the Commercial Driver's
License Information System and the Motor Carrier Management Information
System are searched for crash and violation data. For non-CDL holders,
the Agency reviews the driving records from the State Driver's
Licensing Agency. These factors provide an adequate basis for
predicting each driver's ability to continue to safely operate a CMV in
interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the
exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of 2 years is likely
to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the
exemption.
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following
groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of December
and are discussed below. As of December 16, 2023, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following seven individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from
the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers:

Eric Barnwell (MI)
Christopher Bird (OH)
Scott DeJarnette (KY)
Curtis Alan Hartman (MD)
Wendell Headley (MO)
Jason Kirkham (WI)
Dannie Kuck (MT)

    The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2013-0106, FMCSA-
2013-0107, FMCSA-2015-0117, FMCSA-2015-0119, FMCSA-2017-0178, or FMCSA-
2018-0052. Their exemptions are applicable as of December 16, 2023 and
will expire on December 16, 2025.
    As of December 23, 2023, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following four individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure
disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers:

Gary Freeman (WI)
Aaron Gillette (SD)
David Kestner (VA)
Brent Mapes (IL)

    The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2006-25854,
FMCSA-2013-0108, or FMCSA-2019-0028. Their exemptions are applicable as
of December 23, 2023 and will expire on December 23, 2025.

V. Conditions and Requirements

    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions:
(1) each driver must remain seizure-free and maintain a stable
treatment during the 2-year exemption period; (2) each driver must
submit annual reports from their treating physicians attesting to the
stability of treatment and that the driver has remained seizure-free;
(3) each driver must undergo an annual medical examination by a
certified ME, as defined by Sec.  390.5; and (4) each driver must
provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for
retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep a copy of his/her
driver's qualification file if he/she is self-employed. The driver must
also have a copy of the exemption when driving, for presentation to a
duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. The
exemption will be rescinded if: (1) the person fails to comply with the
terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted
in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted;
or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the
goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b).

VI. Preemption

    During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall
enforce any law or regulation that conflicts with this exemption with
respect to a person operating under the exemption.

VII. Conclusion

    Based on its evaluation of the 11 exemption applications, FMCSA
renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the epilepsy
and seizure disorders prohibition in Sec.  391.41(b)(8). In accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each exemption will be valid for
2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2023-28038 Filed 12-20-23; 8:45 am]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[File No. 500-1]

Planetgood Technologies, Inc (n/k/a All American Coffee &
Beverage, Inc.), Platronics, Inc., Plus Solutions, Inc., Portacom
Wireless, Inc., Prime Holdings & Investments, Inc., Pro-After, Inc. (f/
k/a PurchasePro.Com, Inc.), Project Group, Inc., ProLong International
Corp., PSS, Inc., and Purus, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading

October 27, 2009.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Planetgood Technologies, Inc. (n/k/a All American Coffee & Beverage,
Inc.) because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period
ended September 30, 2000.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Platronics, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since
the period ended June 30, 1999.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Plus Solutions, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports
since the period ended September 30, 2001.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Portacom Wireless, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports
since the period ended September 30, 1998.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Prime Holdings & Investments, Inc. because it has not filed any
periodic reports since the period ended September 30, 2004.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Pro-After, Inc. (f/k/a PurchasePro.Com, Inc.) because it has not filed
any periodic reports since the period ended March 31, 2002.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Project Group, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since
the period ended September 30, 2004.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
ProLong International Corp. because it has not filed any periodic
reports since the period ended September 30, 2005.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
PSS, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the
period ended November 2, 2002.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Purus, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since October
2, 1999.
    The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the
protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the
securities of the above-listed companies.
    Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the securities of the
above-listed companies is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT
on October 27, 2009, through 11:59 p.m. EST on November 9, 2009.

    By the Commission.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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