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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-55898; File No. SR-Phlx-2007-16]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.;
Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to Rules Pertaining
to Training Requirements and Floor Procedure Advices

 June 12, 2007.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on May 25, 2007, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II
and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by 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).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Phlx proposes to amend: (a) Rule 625, Training; (b) Equity
Floor Procedure Advices and Order & Decorum Regulations (``EFPA''), F-
30 Training; and (c) Options Floor Procedure Advices and Order &
Decorum Regulations (``OFPA''), F-30 Options Trading Floor Training, to
clarify and expand the Exchange's training requirements. The Exchange
also proposes to update the language in Rule 970, Floor Procedure
Advices: Violations, Penalties and Procedures, to delete the reference
to the now-obsolete Market Surveillance Department and to provide that
any authorized official of the Exchange may sign a citation for a floor
procedure advice violation.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on Phlx's Web
site at http://www.phlx.com, at the Phlx'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 Phlx included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Phlx has prepared summaries, set forth in sections
A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    Currently, Rule 625 and EFPA F-30 and OFPA F-30 set forth the
provisions relating to mandatory training. The Exchange currently
requires and conducts mandatory training sessions at various times
throughout the year.\3\ The purpose of this proposal is to expand the
category of individuals who are required to attend the mandatory
training sessions and the training topics that will be covered and to
specifically set forth the mandatory training requirements, which will
take place on at least a semi-annual basis, for floor members.
Mandatory training should provide a means for keeping members and
persons employed by or associated with such members or member
organizations, and Participant Authorized Users (``PAUs''), up-to-date
with, among other things, current rules and regulations and trading-
related Exchange systems.
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    \3\ Each time a member (including a floor member), person
employed by or associated with such member or a member organization,
or a PAU, fails to attend a mandatory training session, that missed
training session will be deemed an ``occurrence'' as set forth on
the EFPA F-30 and OFPA F-30 fine schedules.
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    The Exchange also proposes to add the words ``and thereafter'' to
EFPA F-30 to make the language in that fine schedule consistent with
the language in the fine schedule in OFPA F-30 and, more specifically,
to address how violations will be handled after the fourth violation on
a three-year running calendar basis.
    Finally, the Exchange proposes to update the language in Exchange
Rule 970 to provide that any authorized official of the Exchange may
sign a citation for a floor procedure advice violation. The Exchange
restructured its surveillance department and no longer has a department
titled ``Market Surveillance Department.'' Therefore, amending Rule 970
will delete the reference to the now-obsolete Market Surveillance
Department and will allow any authorized Exchange officials to issue
citations for violations of floor procedure advices.\4\ This should, in
turn, promote efficiency in connection with the issuance of citations.
Administration of the citation process will continue to be centralized
so that citation issuance, payments, and appeals are tracked and
managed consistently.
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    \4\ Since the restructuring of the Exchange's surveillance
department, which rendered the Market Surveillance Department
obsolete, almost all of the citations for violations of floor
procedure advices have been issued by authorized officials from the
Exchange's Regulatory Group. The Exchange's Regulatory Group is
comprised in part of individuals formerly in the Exchange's Market
Surveillance Department. Telephone call between Cynthia Hoekstra,
Vice President and Counsel, Exchange, and Kristie Diemer, Special
Counsel, Division of Market Regulation, Commission, on June 11,
2007.
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act \5\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act \6\ in particular, in that it is designed to prevent
fraudulent and manipulative practices, to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism
of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general
to protect investors and the public interest.
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    Expanding the Exchange's current mandatory training program should
provide a means for keeping members and persons employed by or
associated with such members or member organizations, and PAUs, up-to-
date with, among other things, current rules and regulations and
trading-related Exchange systems. Additionally, updating the language
in Exchange Rule 970 should promote efficiency in connection with the
issuance of citations.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

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

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

    No written comments were either solicited or received.

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

    Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may
designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to
be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the Phlx consents, the Commission will:
    (A) By order approve such proposed rule change, or
    (B) institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be 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 e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-Phlx-2007-16 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-Phlx-2007-16. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all

written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and
copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such
filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted
without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying
information from submissions. You should submit only information that
you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to
File Number SR-Phlx-2007-16 and should be submitted on or before July
10, 2007.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\7\
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    \7\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-11720 Filed 6-18-07; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register: December 5, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 235)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

49 CFR Parts 229 and 232

[Docket No. FRA-2006-26175, Notice No. 5]
RIN 2130-AB84

Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake Systems

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; delay of effective date.

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SUMMARY: On October 16, 2008, the final rule in this proceeding
providing regulatory relief for implementation and use of
electronically controlled pneumatic brake systems was published with an
effective date of December 15, 2008. See 73 FR 61512. See 73 FR 61512.
To comply with the Congressional Review Act, the effective date of the
final rule is being delayed to January 12, 2009.

DATES: The effective date of the final rule published on October 16,
2008, is delayed to January 12, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Wilson, Office of Safety
Assurance and Compliance, Motive Power and Equipment Division, RRS-14,
Mail Stop 25, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., Washington, DC 20590 (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>); or Jason
Schlosberg, Trial Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, Mail Stop 10,
Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590 (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The final rule in this proceeding, published
on October 16, 2008, indicated that it would be effective on December
15, 2008. See 73 FR 61512. Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act,
codified at 5 U.S.C. 802, each major rule shall take effect 60 days
after the final rule is either published in the Federal Register or is
received by Congress, whichever is later. The final rule in this
proceeding was received by Congress on November 13, 2008. Accordingly,
the final rule's effective date will be January 12, 2009.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 2, 2008.
Clifford C. Eby,
Acting Federal Railroad Administrator.
[FR Doc. E8-28893 Filed 12-2-08; 4:15 pm]

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Page 1 of 15 Attachment III: Environmental Risk Assessment of Plant Incorporated Protectant ( PIP) Inert Ingredients This environmental risk assessment of PIP inert ingredients is divided into three sections which cover herbicide tolerance markers, antibiotic resistance markers, and other markers.

HERBICIDE TOLERANCE MARKERS Phosphinothricin acetyltransferase ( PAT)

SUMMARY The Agency has conducted an environmental risk assessment of the plant incorporated protectant ( PIP) inert ingredient phosphinothricin acetyltransferase ( PAT), and the genetic material necessary for its production. Topics covered in this assessment include mode of action, ecological effects, endangered species considerations, and gene flow from a modified plant to wild or weedy relatives. Data cited in this assessment were submitted to the Agency in support of Dekalb's DBT 418 and Ciba Seed's Event 176 Bt corn registrations, and Syngenta's COT 102 Bt cotton registration. Ecological data and published information on the biology of this protein indicate that this PIP inert ingredient is not a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species. Due to the low human health risks associated with this protein, the Agency has granted an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for this PIP inert ingredient ( 40 CFR 180.1151; 62 FR 17719, Aug. 11, 1997).

MODE OF ACTION The PAT enzyme is an acetyltransferase that catalyzes the acetylation the active ingredients Lphosphinothricin ( L PPT) and demethylphosphinothricin ( DMPT), conferring tolerance to glufosinate ammonium herbicides. L PPT and DMPT inhibit glutamine synthetase, resulting in the accumulation of toxic ammonium ions and a decrease in the amount of glutamine, an essential amino acid used in many anabolic processes. In the presence of acetyl CoA, the PAT protein catalyses the acetylation of the free amino group of L PPT to N acetyl L PPT, a compound that does not inhibit glutamine synthetase ( OECD 2002). The PAT enzyme is highly specific for L PPT and does not acetylate other L amino acids, such as glutamate ( Thompson et al., 1987).

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS The Agency assessed the toxicity of PAT protein to representative non target organisms that could be exposed to this PIP inert ingredient. Toxicity evaluations included the following Tier I studies1: Mammalian ( mouse), Avian ( northern bobwhite quail), Freshwater Fish ( channel 1 Tier I testing consists of maximum dose single species hazard assessments that are used to evaluate the potential for toxicity, infectivity, and pathogenicity of a pesticidal agent to nontarget organisms. Page 2 of 15 catfish), Aquatic Invertebrate [ cladoceran ( Daphnia magna)], and Non target Arthropod ( honey bee larvae, lady beetle, green lacewing, collembola, and earthworm). Tier IV2 field studies of non target abundance are also discussed below.

The wild mammal hazard assessment was performed on the basis of rodent acute oral toxicity data prepared for human health risk assessment purposes which utilized pure PAT protein. Submitted data indicate no significant adverse effects among mice dosed with up to 2500 mg/ kg body weight PAT protein ( DBT 418 MRID 439995 02).

The remaining single species studies were maximum hazard dose evaluations, where PAT protein toxicity was evaluated by feeding select non target organisms corn pollen, grain, or leaf tissue, which has been shown to contain the PIP inert ingredient PAT and the active ingredient Cry1Ab or VIP3A. Note: Studies submitted in support of the COT102 registration utilized corn plant material in place of cotton plant material.

An avian study, where northern bobwhite quail were dosed with lyophilized DBT 418 corn leaf tissue, reported no adverse effects to the test species at field exposure levels ( MRID 439995 10). The freshwater fish corn grain feeding study indicated that channel catfish diets may contain up to 50% PAT containing corn grain with no abnormalities or adverse effects on fish growth ( final report not submitted as of 9 5 03). In three Event 176 and four COT102 corn pollen dietary toxicity studies, no adverse effects to Daphnia magna, a representative of aquatic invertebrate species, honey bee larvae, lady beetle, or green lacewing were seen at field level exposures ( Event 176 MRIDs 433236 10, 433396 02, 434157 03; COT102 MRIDs 457921 01, 457665 09, and 458358 08). Results of DBT 418 and COT102 corn leaf tissue feeding studies indicate that PAT does not adversely affect reproduction of Collembola, a representative plant tissue decomposer ( DBT 418 MRID 439995 12; COT102 MRID 458358 10). Finally, no adverse effects were seen among earthworms exposed for 14 days to soil containing lyophilized DBT 418 corn leaf tissue ( MRID 439995 13).

A semi field study of honeybee colonies showed that the overall ability of colonies to produce brood, manage stores of food and recruit new bees was not affected by exposure to the VIP3A corn containing the PAT protein ( MRID 458358 13). Field studies that evaluated arthropod abundance in plots of stacked VIP3A x Cry1Ab Bt corn were also conducted. To date, results show that beneficial arthropods were significantly more abundant in plots containing Bt plants than in plots treated with conventional chemical insecticides ( interim report MRID 458358 07).

The reviewed data showed no toxicity to non target test species. As a result of these findings and knowledge of the mode of action of PAT, the Agency concludes that no unreasonable adverse effects on non target organisms are expected from exposure to PAT protein.

ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSIDERATIONS 2 Tier IV testing refers to field testing under simulated or actual field conditions. These studies are designed on a case by case basis to evaluate specific problems that cannot be resolved by lower tier testing. Page 3 of 15 Because this PIP inert ingredient is neither a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species, EPA does not expect that exposure to the PAT protein will result in a " may affect" finding for any endangered or threatened species.

GENE FLOW CONSIDERATIONS Gene flow may occur when the PAT protein is expressed in a plant that can form viable hybrids in nature with wild or weedy relatives of that species. With the assistance of the October 2004 SAP, EPA has identified the following plants as not having wild or weedy relatives in the United States, its possessions, or territories, with which they can produce viable hybrids in nature: almond ( Prunus communis), apricot ( Prunus armeniaca), asparagus ( Asparagus officinale) avocado ( Persea americana), banana ( Musa acuminata), barley ( Hordeum vulgare), bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris), black eyed pea ( Vigna unguiculata), cacao ( Theobroma cacao), celery ( Apium graveolens), chickpea ( Cicer arietinum), citrus ( Citrus spp.), coffee ( Coffea arabicua), corn ( Zea maize), cucumber ( Cucumis sativus), eggplant ( Solanum melongena), guava ( Psidium guajava), kiwi ( Actinidia spp.), mango ( Mangifera indica), nectarine ( Prunus persica), okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus), olive ( Olea europaea), papaya ( Carica papaya), parsley ( Petroselinum crispum), pea ( Pisum sativum), peach ( Prunus persica), peanut ( Arachis hypogaea), pineapple ( Ananas comosus), pistachio ( Pistacia vera), plum ( Prunus domestica), potato ( Solanum tuberosum), soybean ( Glycine max), spinach ( Spinacia oleracea), starfruit ( Averrhoa carambola), taro ( Colocasia esculenta), tomato ( Lycopersicon lycopersicum), or watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus). Since hybridization with wild or weedy relatives is not known to occur among plants included on this list, EPA has concluded that, when introduced into these species, PAT presents a low probability of risk to human health and the environment.

CP4 enolpyruvylshikimate 3 phosphate synthase ( CP4 EPSPS)

SUMMARY The Agency has conducted an environmental risk assessment of the plant incorporated protectant ( PIP) inert ingredient CP4 enolpyruvylshikimate 3 phosphate synthase ( CP4 EPSPS), and the genetic material necessary for its production. Topics covered in this assessment include mode of action, ecological effects, endangered species considerations, and gene flow from a modified crop to wild or weedy relatives. Data cited in this assessment was submitted to the Agency in support of Monsanto's MON 810 Bt Corn registration. Ecological data and published information on the biology of this protein indicate that this PIP inert ingredient is not a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species. Due to the low human health risks associated with this protein, the Agency has granted an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for this PIP inert ingredient ( 40 CFR 180.1174; 61 FR 40340, Aug. 2, 1996).

MODE OF ACTION When conventional plants are treated with glyphosate they cannot produce the aromatic amino acids needed to grow. Glyphosate blocks biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids by binding to 5 enolpyruvylshikimate 3 phosphate synthase ( EPSPS) in plants ( Steinrucken and Amrhein, 1980). Page 4 of 15 The CP4 EPSPS enzyme, isolated from the Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain CP4, functions in the presence of glyphosate and thus confers tolerance to glyphosate herbicides when expressed in plants. The EPSPS enzyme is naturally present in plants, bacteria, and fungi ( Levin and Sprinson, 1964).

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS The Agency assessed the toxicity of CP4 EPSPS protein to representative non target organisms that could be exposed to the PIP inert ingredient. Toxicity evaluations included the following Tier I studies: Mammalian ( mouse), Avian ( juvenile northern bobwhite quail), and Freshwater Fish ( channel catfish).

The wild mammal hazard assessment was performed on the basis of rodent acute oral toxicity data prepared for human health risk assessment purposes which utilized pure CP4 EPSPS protein. Submitted data indicate no significant adverse effects among mice dosed with up to 572 mg/ kg body weight for CP4 EPSPS protein ( MRID 436433 03).

The avian study was a maximum hazard dose evaluation, where CP4 EPSPS protein toxicity was evaluated by feeding northern bobwhite quail MON 801 corn grain. Results of this feeding study showed no mortality among northern bobwhite quail fed diets containing MON 801 corn grain ( MRID 435332 05).

Results of a freshwater fish corn grain feeding study reported that no adverse effects on fish growth and survival were seen among channel catfish fed MON 801 corn ( MRID No. 438879 01).

The reviewed data showed no toxicity to non target mammalian and avian test species. As a result of these findings, knowledge of the mode of action of CP4 EPSPS, and the presence of a similar enzyme, EPSPS, in all plants, the Agency concludes that no unreasonable adverse effects on non target organisms are expected from exposure to the CP4 EPSPS protein.

ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSIDERATIONS Because this PIP inert ingredient is neither a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species, EPA does not expect that exposure to the CP4 EPSPS protein will result in a " may affect" finding for any endangered or threatened species.

GENE FLOW CONSIDERATIONS Gene flow may occur when the CP4 EPSPS protein is expressed in a plant that can form viable hybrids in nature with wild or weedy relatives of that species. With the assistance of the October 2004 SAP, EPA has identified the following plants as not having wild or weedy relatives in the United States, its possessions, or territories, with which they can produce viable hybrids in nature: almond ( Prunus communis), apricot ( Prunus armeniaca), asparagus ( Asparagus officinale) avocado ( Persea americana), banana ( Musa acuminata), barley ( Hordeum vulgare), bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris), black eyed pea ( Vigna unguiculata), cacao ( Theobroma cacao), celery ( Apium graveolens), chickpea ( Cicer arietinum), citrus ( Citrus spp.), coffee ( Coffea Page 5 of 15 arabicua), corn ( Zea maize), cucumber ( Cucumis sativus), eggplant ( Solanum melongena), guava ( Psidium guajava), kiwi ( Actinidia spp.), mango ( Mangifera indica), nectarine ( Prunus persica), okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus), olive ( Olea europaea), papaya ( Carica papaya), parsley ( Petroselinum crispum), pea ( Pisum sativum), peach ( Prunus persica), peanut ( Arachis hypogaea), pineapple ( Ananas comosus), pistachio ( Pistacia vera), plum ( Prunus domestica), potato ( Solanum tuberosum), soybean ( Glycine max), spinach ( Spinacia oleracea), starfruit ( Averrhoa carambola), taro ( Colocasia esculenta), tomato ( Lycopersicon lycopersicum), or watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus). Since hybridization with wild or weedy relatives is not known to occur among plants included on this list, EPA has concluded that, when introduced into these species, CP4 EPSPS presents a low probability of risk to human health and the environment.

Glyphosate oxidoreductase ( GOX)

SUMMARY The Agency has conducted an environmental risk assessment of the plant incorporated protectant ( PIP) inert ingredient glyphosate oxidoreductase ( GOX), and the genetic material necessary for its production. Topics covered in this assessment include mode of action, ecological effects, endangered species considerations, and gene flow from a modified crop to wild or weedy relatives. Data cited in this assessment was submitted to the Agency in support of Monsanto's MON 810 Bt Corn registration. Ecological data and published information on the biology of this protein indicate that this PIP inert ingredient is not a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species. Due to the low human health risks associated with this protein, the Agency has granted an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for this PIP inert ingredient ( 40 CFR 180.1190; 62 FR 52509, Oct. 8, 1997).

MODE OF ACTION GOX catalyzes the conversion of glyphosate to aminomethylphosphonic acid ( AMPA) and glyoxylate; by increasing the speed of AMPA degradation, GOX confers glyphosate tolerance to plants. The GOX proteins that EPA evaluated for registration of MON 810 Bt Corn and for the GOX tolerance exemption were derived from a gene originally isolated from Achromobacter sp. strain LBAA. Two modified GOX proteins are specified in the tolerance exemption. They are designated GOX and GOXv247. The GOX protein has the same amino acid sequence as the native protein, with an additional four amino acid sequence on the N terminus ( remnants of an added signal sequence). In GOXv247, in addition to the four amino acids at the N terminus from the signal sequence, the gene sequence was altered resulting in changes to three amino acids in the protein compared to the native protein. These protein variants are similar to the native GOX protein in terms of molecular weight, immunoreactivity, amino acid sequence, and enzymatic activity.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS The Agency assessed the toxicity of GOX protein to mice, a representative non target mammalian species that could be exposed to the PIP inert ingredient in the animal's natural Page 6 of 15 environment. The Tier 1 hazard assessment was performed on the basis of rodent acute oral toxicity data prepared for human health risk assessment purposes which utilized pure GOX protein. Submitted data indicate no significant adverse effects among mice dosed with up to 91.3 and 104 mg/ kg body weight for GOX and GOXv247 proteins, respectively ( MRID 439037 07 and 439037 08).

The reviewed data showed no toxicity to the non target mammalian test species. As a result of this finding, and knowledge of the mode of action of the enzyme, the Agency concludes that no unreasonable adverse effects on non target organisms are expected from exposure to GOX protein.

ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSIDERATIONS Because this PIP inert ingredient is neither a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species, EPA does not expect that exposure to the GOX protein will result in a " may affect" finding for any endangered or threatened species.

GENE FLOW CONSIDERATIONS Gene flow may occur when the GOX protein is expressed in a plant that can form viable hybrids in nature with wild or weedy relatives of that species. With the assistance of the October 2004 SAP, EPA has identified the following plants as not having wild or weedy relatives in the United States, its possessions, or territories, with which they can produce viable hybrids in nature: almond ( Prunus communis), apricot ( Prunus armeniaca), asparagus ( Asparagus officinale) avocado ( Persea americana), banana ( Musa acuminata), barley ( Hordeum vulgare), bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris), black eyed pea ( Vigna unguiculata), cacao ( Theobroma cacao), celery ( Apium graveolens), chickpea ( Cicer arietinum), citrus ( Citrus spp.), coffee ( Coffea arabicua), corn ( Zea maize), cucumber ( Cucumis sativus), eggplant ( Solanum melongena), guava ( Psidium guajava), kiwi ( Actinidia spp.), mango ( Mangifera indica), nectarine ( Prunus persica), okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus), olive ( Olea europaea), papaya ( Carica papaya), parsley ( Petroselinum crispum), pea ( Pisum sativum), peach ( Prunus persica), peanut ( Arachis hypogaea), pineapple ( Ananas comosus), pistachio ( Pistacia vera), plum ( Prunus domestica), potato ( Solanum tuberosum), soybean ( Glycine max), spinach ( Spinacia oleracea), starfruit ( Averrhoa carambola), taro ( Colocasia esculenta), tomato ( Lycopersicon lycopersicum), or watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus). Since hybridization with wild or weedy relatives is not known to occur among plants included on this list, EPA has concluded that, when introduced into these species, GOX presents a low probability of risk to human health and the environment.

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE MARKER Neomycin phosphotransferase II ( NPTII)

SUMMARY Page 7 of 15 The Agency has conducted an environmental risk assessment of the plant incorporated protectant ( PIP) inert ingredient neomycin phosphotransferase II ( NPTII), and the genetic material required for its production. Topics covered in this assessment include mode of action, ecological effects, endangered species considerations, and gene flow from a modified crop to wild or weedy relatives. Data cited in this assessment was submitted to the Agency in support of Monsanto's NewLeaf Potato and YieldGard Plus Corn registrations and is discussed in more detail in the Bacillus thuringiensis Plant Incorporated Protectant and MON863 Biopesticide Registration Action Documents. Ecological data and published information on the biology of this protein indicate that this PIP inert ingredient is not a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species. Due to the low human health risks associated with this protein, the Agency has granted an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for this PIP inert ingredient ( 40 CFR 180.1134; 59 FR 49125, Sep. 28, 1994).

MODE OF ACTION The NPTII enzyme inactivates, by phosphorylation, a range of aminoglycoside antibiotics, including neomycin and kanamycin. NPTII occurs naturally in bacteria, is not known to be toxic, and degrades rapidly under simulated gastric conditions. Microbially produced and plantproduced NPTII enzymes have similar molecular weights and terminal amino acids, indicating that glycosylation and post transcription modifications do not occur with plant expressed NPTII.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS The Agency assessed the toxicity of NPTII protein to representative non target organisms that could be exposed to the PIP inert ingredient. Toxicity evaluations included the following Tier I studies: Mammalian ( mouse), Avian ( juvenile northern bobwhite quail), Freshwater Fish ( channel catfish), Aquatic Invertebrate [ cladoceran ( Daphnia magna)], and Non target Arthropod ( collembola, lady beetle, and monarch butterfly). A Tier IV field study of non target abundance is also discussed below.

The wild mammal hazard assessment was performed on the basis of rodent acute oral toxicity data prepared for human health risk assessment purposes which utilized pure NPTII protein. Submitted data indicate no significant adverse effects among mice dosed with up to 5000 mg/ kg body weight NPTII protein ( MRID 430547 01).

The remaining single species studies were maximum hazard dose evaluations, where NPTII protein toxicity was evaluated by feeding select non target organisms NewLeaf or YieldGard Plus plant material, which has been shown to contain the PIP inert ingredient NPTII and the active ingredient Cry3A ( NewLeaf) or Cry3Bb1 ( YieldGard Plus). The avian studies, where northern bobwhite quail were fed potato tuber tissue for the NewLeaf and corn grain for the YieldGard Plus evaluations, reported no adverse effects to the test species at field exposure levels ( NewLeaf MRIDs 429322 14, 429322 15; MON863 MRID 449043 15). The freshwater fish corn grain feeding study indicated that channel catfish diets may contain up to 35% NPTII protein containing corn grain meal with no adverse effects on fish growth, feed conversion efficiency, survival, behavior, or body composition ( MON863 MRID 449043 19). In a corn pollen feeding study, no adverse effects to Daphnia magna, a representative of aquatic invertebrate species, were seen at field level exposure ( MON863 MRID 449043 18). In separate Page 8 of 15 corn pollen dietary toxicity studies, no adverse effects to adult and larval lady beetles were seen at field level exposure ( diet composed of 50% pollen) ( MON863 MRIDs 455382 04, 453613 02). A dietary toxicity study with the monarch butterfly also showed no adverse effects to larvae when exposed to field levels of corn pollen ( MON863 MRID 455382 05). Finally, results of a corn leaf tissue feeding study indicated that the NPTII protein does not adversely affect reproduction of Collembola, a representative plant tissue decomposer ( MON863 MRID 449043 17).

A field study that evaluated arthropod abundance in YieldGard Plus fields was also conducted. Results showed that beneficial arthropods ( i. e. lady beetles, damsel bugs, flower flies, soldier beetles, big eyed bugs, spiders, minute pirate bugs, green lacewings, brown lacewings, stink bugs, and ground beetles) were significantly more abundant in plots containing Bt plants than in plots treated with conventional chemical insecticides ( MRID 456530 03).

The reviewed data showed no toxicity to non target test species. As a result of these findings, and knowledge of the mode of action of the enzyme, the Agency concluded that no unreasonable adverse effects on non target organisms are expected from exposure to NPTII protein.

ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSIDERATIONS Because this PIP inert ingredient is neither a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species, EPA does not expect that exposure to the NPTII protein will result in a " may affect" finding for any endangered or threatened species.

GENE FLOW CONSIDERATIONS EPA anticipates that gene flow may occur if NPTII is expressed in plants that have wild or weedy relatives in the United States, its possessions, or territories. However, no unreasonable adverse effects to the environment are expected from movement of this inert into wild plant populations, because the trait is unlikely to confer selective advantage to recipient plants.

EPA considers the frequency of horizontal gene transfer ( HGT) from NPTII expressing plants to microbes to be very low. Studies conducted under a range of test conditions could not demonstrate HGT from plants to microbes, nor is there a clear mechanism for such transfer ( Nap et al., 1992; Redenbaugh et al. 1994; Schlüter et al., 1995; SAP Report, 2001). Nonetheless, if HGT was to occur it would not have a significant affect on existing populations of neomycin and kanamycin resistant bacteria, because resistance to these groups of antibiotics is widespread in naturally occurring microbes in humans and the environment.

Due to the low probability that gene flow from NPTII containing plants would confer a selective advantage on wild or weedy relatives of that species and the low frequency of HGT from NPTIIexpressing plants to microbes, EPA has concluded that this inert marker poses low risk to human health and the environment when used in any plant as part of a PIP.

OTHER MARKERS Page 9 of 15 Beta D glucuronidase ( GUS) from Escherichia coli SUMMARY The Agency has conducted an environmental risk assessment of the Escherichia coli derived plant incorporated protectant ( PIP) beta D glucuronidase ( GUS), and the genetic material necessary for its production. Topics covered in this assessment include mode of action, ecological effects, endangered species considerations, and gene flow wild or weedy relatives. Data cited in this assessment were submitted to the Agency in support of Monsanto's Bollgard II Bt cotton registration and are discussed in the Bollgard II BRAD. Ecological data and published information on the biology of this protein indicate that this PIP inert ingredient is not a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species. Due to the low human health risks associated with this protein, the Agency has granted an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for this PIP inert ingredient ( 40 CFR 180.1216; 66 FR 42961, Aug. 16, 2001).

MODE OF ACTION E. coli   glucuronidase ( GUS), an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of glucuronides, is introduced into plants to serve as a visual marker of transformation ( Guivarc'h et al., 1996). GUS from E. coli has a pH optimum near 7.0 and maintains enzymatic activity for approximately 2 hours at 55 º C, but is rapidly inactivated at 60 º C. This enzyme is ubiquitous in the digestive system of humans and other vertebrates. Other types of GUS enzyme are present in the liver, spleen, kidneys, salivary glands, breast milk and a variety of other tissues in humans, other vertebrates and a number of invertebrates, as well as in the fruit, seed coat, and endosperm of various plants.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS The Agency assessed the toxicity of GUS protein to representative non target organisms that could be exposed to the PIP inert ingredient. Toxicity evaluations included the following Tier I studies: Mammalian ( mouse), Avian ( juvenile northern bobwhite quail), Freshwater Fish ( channel catfish), and Non target Arthropod ( collembola).

The wild mammal hazard assessment was performed on the basis of rodent acute oral toxicity data prepared for human health risk assessment purposes which utilized pure GUS protein. Submitted data indicate no significant adverse effects among mice dosed with up to 100.0 mg/ kg body weight GUS protein ( MRID 449888 00).

The remaining single species studies were maximum hazard dose evaluations, where GUS protein toxicity was evaluated by feeding select non target organisms Bollgard II plant tissue, which has been shown to contain the PIP inert ingredient GUS and the active ingredients Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab in cotton leaf and seed material. The avian cottonseed meal feeding study reported no adverse effects to northern bobwhite quail at field exposure levels ( MRID 450863 16). The freshwater fish cottonseed meal feeding study indicated that channel catfish diets may contain up to 20% GUS protein containing cotton seed meal with no adverse effects on fish growth, feed conversion efficiency, survival, behavior, or body composition ( MRIDs 450863 18 and 453371 03). Finally, results of a cotton tissue feeding study indicated that the GUS protein is non toxic to Page 10 of 15 Collembola, a representative plant tissue decomposer, and did not adversely affect the rate of Collembola reproduction ( MRID 450863 14).

The reviewed data showed no toxicity to non target test species. As a result of these findings, and the natural occurrence of this protein in a variety of species, and knowledge of the mode of action of the enzyme, the Agency concluded that no unreasonable adverse effects on non target organisms are expected from exposure to GUS protein.

ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSIDERATIONS Because this PIP inert ingredient is neither a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species, EPA does not expect that exposure to the GUS protein will result in a " may affect" finding for any endangered or threatened species.

GENE FLOW CONSIDERATIONS EPA anticipates that gene flow may occur if GUS is expressed in plants that have wild or weedy relatives in the United States, its possessions, or territories. However, due to the low probability that gene flow from a GUS containing plant would confer a selective advantage on wild or weedy relatives of that species, EPA has concluded that this inert marker poses low risk to human health and the environment when used in any plant as part of a PIP.

Phosphomannose isomerase ( PMI)

SUMMARY The Agency has conducted an environmental risk assessment of the Escherichia coli derived plant incorporated protectant ( PIP) phosphomannose isomerase ( PMI), and the genetic material required for its production. Topics covered in this assessment include mode of action, ecological effects, endangered species considerations, and gene flow from a modified crop to wild or weedy relatives. Data cited in this assessment were submitted to the Agency in support of Syngenta's MIR604 Bt corn registration. Ecological data and published information on the biology of this protein indicate that this PIP inert ingredient is not a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species. Due to the low human health risks associated with this protein, the Agency has granted an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for this PIP inert ingredient ( 40 CFR 180.1252; 69 FR 26770, May 14, 2004).

MODE OF ACTION The PMI protein is a ubiquitous enzyme involved in carbohydrate metabolism. Plant cells take up mannose and convert it to mannose 6 phosphate, an inhibitor of glycolysis. PMI activity converts mannose 6 phosphate to fructose 6 phosphate, an intermediate of glycolysis, which positively supports growth of transformed cells ( Todd and Tague, 2001). PMI, or a highly homologous enzymatic protein, is expressed in many species including enteric bacteria, fungi, insects, some species of nematodes, and mammals including monkeys, mice and man. Page 11 of 15 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS The Agency assessed the toxicity of PMI protein to representative non target organisms that could be exposed to the PIP inert ingredient. Toxicity evaluations included the following Tier I studies: Mammalian ( mouse) and Freshwater Fish ( rainbow trout).

The wild mammal hazard assessment was performed on the basis of rodent acute oral toxicity data prepared for human health risk assessment purposes which utilized pure PMI protein. Submitted data indicate no significant adverse effects among mice dosed with up to 5,050 mg/ kg of dosing solution or 3,080 mg/ kg of PMI protein ( MRID 459344 07).

The freshwater fish study was a maximum hazard dose evaluation, where PMI protein toxicity was evaluated by feeding juvenile rainbow trout Event MIR604 corn grain, which has been shown to contain the PIP inert ingredient PMI and the active ingredient Cry1Ab. Results of the feeding study indicate that rainbow trout diets may contain up to 50% PMI protein containing corn seed meal with no adverse effects on fish weight or length ( MRID 461556 17).

The reviewed data showed no toxicity to non target mammalian and freshwater fish test species used in the evaluations. As a result of these findings, and the natural occurrence of this protein in a variety of microbe, insect, plant and mammalian species, the Agency has concludes that no unreasonable adverse effects on non target organisms are expected from exposure to PMI protein.

ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSIDERATIONS Because this PIP inert ingredient is neither a known toxin and/ or pathogen of plant or animal species, EPA does not expect that exposure to the PMI protein will result in a " may affect" finding for any endangered or threatened species.

GENE FLOW CONSIDERATIONS EPA anticipates that gene flow may occur if PMI is expressed in plants that have wild or weedy relatives in the United States, its possessions, or territories. However, due to the low probability that gene flow from a GUS containing plant would confer a selective advantage on wild or weedy relatives of that species, EPA has concluded that this inert marker poses low risk to human health and the environment when used in any plant as part of a PIP. Page 12 of 15 REFERENCES Guivarc'h, A., Caissard, J. C., Azmi, A., Elmayan, T., Chriqui, D., and M. Tepfer ( 1996). In situ detection of expression of the gus reporter gene in transgenic plants: ten years of blue genes. Transgenic Res. 5: 281  288.

Levin, J. G. and Sprinson, D. B. ( 1964). The enzymatic formation and isolation of 5 enolpyruvylshikimate 3 phosphate. J. Biol. Chem. 239: 1142 1150.

Nap, J. P., Bijvoet, J. and Strikema, W. J. ( 1992). Biosafety of kanamycin resistant transgenic plants: an overview. Transgenic Crops 1: 239 249.

OECD ( 2002). Module II: Herbicide biochemistry, herbicide metabolism, and the residues in glufosinate ammonium ( Phosphinothricin) tolerant transgenic plants. Series on Harmonization of Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology. OECD Environmental Health and Safety Publications 25: 1 19.

Redenbaugh, K., Hiatt, W., Martineau, B., Lindemann, J. and Emlay, D. ( 1994). Aminoglycoside 3' phosphotransferase II: review of its safety and use in the production of genetically engineered plants. Food Biotechnology 8: 137 165.

SAP Report No. 2000 17 ( 2001). Bt Plant Pesticides Risk and Benefit Assessments.

Schlüter, K., Futterer, J. and Potrykus, I. ( 1995). " Horizontal" gene transfer from a transgenic potato line to a bacterial pathogen ( Erwinia chryanthemi) occurs  if at all  at an extremely low frequency. Bio/ Technology 13: 1094 1098.

Steinruken, H. C., Amrhein, N. ( 1980). The herbicide glyphosate is a potent inhibitor of 5 enolpyruvyl shikimic acid 3 phosphate synthase. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 94: 1207 1212.

Thompson, C. J., N. R. Movva, R. Tizard, R. Crameri, J. E. Davies, M. Lauwereys, J. Botterman. ( 1987). Characterization of the herbicide resistance gene bar from Streptomyces hygroscopicus. EMBO J. 6: 2519 23.

Todd, R. and B. W. Tague ( 2001). Phosphomannose Isomerase: A versatile selectable marker for Arabidopsis thaliana germ line transformation. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 19: 307 319. pp 758 5016.

UNPUBLISHED STUDIES ( identified by MRID Numbers)

429322 14 Cambell, S.; Beavers, J.; Jaber, M. ( 1993) A Dietary Toxicity Study with Russet Burbank Potatoes in the Northern Bobwhite: Lab Project Number: 139 356: WL 93 11: 93 081E. Unpublished study prepared by Wildlife International Ltd. 87 p.

429322 15 Campbell, S.; Beavers, J.; Jaber, M. ( 1993) A Dietary Toxicity Study with Russet Burbank Potatoes in the Northern Bobwhite: Lab Project Number: 139 357: WL 93 12. Unpublished study prepared by Wildlife International Ltd. 50 p.

430547 01 Naylor, M. ( 1992) Acute Oral Toxicity Study of ( inert ingredient) in Albino Mice: Lab Project Number: 91177: ML 91 409: EHL 91177. Unpublished study prepared by Monsanto Co. Environmental Health Lab. 161 p.

433236 10 Collins, M. ( 1994) Bt Maize Pollen ( PHO176 0194): Acute Toxicity to Daphnids ( Daphnia magna) under Static Renewal Conditions: Lab Project Number: 94/ 3/ 5217: 1781/ 0394/ 6419/ 110. Unpublished study prepared by Springborn Laboratories, Inc. 59 p. Page 13 of 15 433396 02 Obrycki, J. ( 1994) Feeding, Development, and Survival of the Lady Beetle Predator Coleomegilla maculata ( Coleoptera: coccinellidae) on Transgenic " Bt" Maize ( Corn) Pollen: Final Report: Lab Project Number: PHO176/ 0194 ISU. Unpublished study prepared by Iowa State University, Department of Entomology. 62 p.

434157 03 Maggi, V. ( 1994) Evaluation of the Dietary Effect( s) of Transgenic Bt Maize ( Corn) Pollen ( Sample PH0176 0294) on Honeybee Development: Lab Project Number: CAR 176 94. Unpublished study prepared by California Agricultural Research, Inc. 57 p.

435332 05 Campbell, S.; Beavers, J. ( 1994) A Dietary Toxicity Study with MON 80187 Meal in the Northern Bobwhite: Lab Project Number: WL 94 150: 139 387. Unpublished study prepared by Wildlife International Ltd. 32 p.

436433 03 Naylor, M. ( 1993) Acute Oral Toxicity Study of ( inert ingredient) in Albino Mice: Lab Project Number: 92223. Unpublished study prepared by Monsanto Co. 179 p.

438879 01 Jackson, L.; Robinson, E.; Nida, D. et al. ( 1995) Evaluation of the European Corn Borer Resistant Corn Line MON 801 as a Feed Ingredient for Catfish: Lab Project Number: 94 01 39 16: 14066: 95 459 720. Unpublished study prepared by Mississippi State University Delta Research and Extension Center. 39 p.

439037 07 Nickson, T.; Bailey, M.; Harrison, L. et al. ( 1994) Preparation and Confirmation of Doses for Acute Oral Toxicity Study in Mice with ( Inert Ingredient): Lab Project Number: 93 02 30 03: 12967: 93 447 703. Unpublished study prepared by Monsanto Co. 42 p.

439037 08 Naylor, M. ( 1994) Acute Oral Toxicity Study of ( Inert Ingredient) in Albino Mice: Lab Project Number: ML 93 206: 93079. Unpublished study prepared by Monsanto Environmental Health Lab. 204 p.

439995 02 Merriman, T. ( 1996) An Acute Oral Toxicity Study in Mice with ( inert ingredient): Lab Project Number: DGC 95 A18: 3406.2: 3406.1. Unpublished study prepared by DEKALB Genetics Corp. and Springborn Laboratories ( SLI). 50 p.

439995 10 Palmer, S.; Beavers, J. ( 1996) Lyophilized DBT418 Leaf Tissue: A Dietary Toxicity Study with the Northern Bobwhite: Lab Project Number: DGC 95 A13: 438 101: 438/ 102495/ QLCTRAN CHP106. Unpublished study prepared by DEKALB Genetics Corp. and Wildlife Int'l. Ltd. 51 p.

439995 12 Collins, M. ( 1996) Transgenic Maize Leaf Tissue and Microbially Produced CryIA( c) Protein: Chronic Toxicity To Collembola ( Folsomia candida), Under Static Conditions: Lab Project Number: DGC 95 A16: 13601.1195.6101.123: 96 3 6408. Unpublished study prepared by DEKALB Genetics Corp. and Springborn Laboratories, Inc. ( SLI). 141 p.

439995 13 Garvey, N. ( 1996) Lyophilized DBT418 Maize Leaf Tissue and Microbially Produced CryIA( c) Protein: Acute ( 14 Day) Toxicity To Earthworms ( Eisenia foetida): Lab Project Number: DGC 95 A15: 13601.1095.6100.630: 96 2 6377. Unpublished study prepared by DEKALB Genetics Corp. and Springborn Laboratories, Inc. ( SLI). 81 p.

449043 15 Gallagher, S.; Grimes, J.; Beavers, J. ( 1999) Bacillus thuringiensis Protein 11231 in Corn Grain: A Dietary Toxicity Study with the Northern Bobwhite: Lab Project Number: WL 99 014: 16161: 139 44. Unpublished study prepared by Monsanto Company and Wildlife International Ltd. 43 p.

449043 17 Teixeira, D. ( 1999) Assessment of Chronic Toxicity of Corn Tissue Containing the Bacillus thuringiensis Protein 11098 to Collembola ( Folsomia candida): Lab Project Number: SB 98 296: 15988: 252.6149. Unpublished study prepared by Monsanto Company and Springborn Labs. 55 p.

449043 18 Drottar, K.; Krueger, H. ( 1999) Bacillus thuringiensis Protein 11098 in Corn Pollen: A 48 Hour Static Renewal Acute Toxicity with the Cladoceran ( Daphnia magna): Lab Project Number: WL Page 14 of 15 98 295: 16163: 139A 236. Unpublished study prepared by Monsanto Company and Wildlife International Ltd. 31 p.

449043 19 Meng, L.; Robinson, E. ( 1999) Evaluation of Insect Protected Corn Lines MON 853 and MON 859 as a Feed Ingredient for Catfish: Lab Project Number: XX 98 297: 16164. Unpublished study prepared by Monsanto Company and Mississippi State University. 32 p.

449888 00 Monsanto Company ( 1999) Submission of Toxicity Data in Support of the Petition for Tolerance of ( Inert Ingredient) as a Plant Pesticide. Transmittal of 1 Study.

450863 14 Teixiera, D. ( 2000) Assessment of Chronic Toxicity of Cotton Tissue Containing Insect Protection Protein 2 to Collembola ( Folsomia candida): Amended Final Report: Lab Project Number: 252.6152: SB 99 063: MSL 16174. Unpublished study prepared by Springborn Laboratories, Inc. 49 p.

450863 16 Gallagher, S.; Grimes, J.; Beavers, J. ( 2000) Insect Protection Protein 2 In Cottonseed Meal: A Dietary Toxicity Study with the Northern Bobwhite: Lab Project Number: 139 449: WL 99 065: MSL 16178. Unpublished study prepared by Wildlife International, Ltd. 40 p.

450863 18 Li, M.; Robinson, E. ( 2000) Evaluation of Cottonseed Meal Derived from Insect Protected Cotton Lines 15813 and 15985 as a Feed Ingredient for Catfish: Final Report: Lab Project Number: XX 99 056: MSL 16179: 99 858E. Unpublished study prepared by Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center. 22 p.

453371 03 Li, M.; Robinson, E. ( 2001) Evaluation of Cottonseed Meal Derived from Insect Protected Cotton Lines 15813 and 15985 as a Feed Ingredient for Catfish: Lab Project Number: XX 99 056: MSL 16179. Unpublished study prepared by Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center 23 p.

453613 02 Bryan, R.; Porch, J.; Krueger, H. ( 2001) Dietary Effects of Transgenic BT Corn Pollen Expressing a Variant of Cry3Bb1 Protein on Adults of the Ladybird Beetle, Hippodamia convergens: Final Report: Lab Project Number: WL 2000 158: MSL 17171: 139 453. Unpublished study prepared by Wildlife International, Ltd. 36 p.

455382 04 Duan, J.; McKee, M.; Nickson, T. ( 2001) Dietary Effects of Transgenic Bacillus thuringiensis ( Bt) Corn Pollen Expressing a Variant of Cry3Bb1 Protein on Larvae of the Ladybird Beetle, Coleomegilla maculata: Lab Project Number: MSL 16907: 00 01 39 26. Unpublished study prepared by Monsanto Company. 39 p.

455382 05 Sears, M.; Mattila, H. ( 2001) Determination of the Toxicity of Corn Pollen Expressing a Cry3Bb1 Variant Protein to First Instar Monarch Butterfly Larvae ( Danaus plexippus) via Laboratory Bioassay: Lab Project Number: MSL 17235: 01 01 39 26. Unpublished study prepared by University of Guelph. 33 p.

456530 03 Head, G. ( 2002) Research on the Effects of Corn Rootworm Protected Transgenic Corn Events on Nontarget Organisms: Preliminary Results: Lab Project Number: 00 CR 032E 7. Unpublished study prepared by Monsanto Company. 70 p.

457665 09 Teixeira, D. ( 2002) Assessment of the Chronic Toxicity of VIP3A and VIP3A/ Cry1Ab Maize Pollen to Pink Spotted Lady Beetle ( Coleomegilla maculata): Lab Project Number: 1781.6623: PACHA: PACHA 00 05AN. Unpublished study prepared by Springborn Smithers Laboratories. 79 p. { OPPTS 885.4340}

457921 01 Putt, A. ( 2002) VIP3A Maize ( Corn) Pollen Acute Toxicity to Daphnids ( Daphnia magna) Under Static Renewal Conditions: Lab Project Number: 1781.6616: SSB 003 00. Unpublished study prepared by Springborn Smithers Laboratories. 42 p. Page 15 of 15 458358 07 Valchos, D.; Habig, C. ( 2002) Environmental Safety Assessment of Bacillus thurnigiensis VIP3A Protein and VIP3A Cotton Event COT102 to Non Target Organisms: Unpublished study prepared by Syngenta Seeds, Inc. and Exponent. 37 p.

458358 08 Teixeira, D. ( 2002) VIP3A Inbred Maize ( Corn) Pollen: Toxicity to Green Lacewing ( Chrysoperla carnea): Lab Project Number: 1781.6624. Unpublished study prepared by Springborn Smithers Laboratories. 69 p. { OPPTS 885.4340}

458358 10 Privalle, L. ( 2002) Impact of VIP3A and Cry1AB Transgenic Maize ( Corn) Leaf Tissue ( Samples LLPACHA 0100, LLBT11 0100, and LLPACHABT11 0100) On 28 Day Survival and Reproduction of Collembola ( Folsomia candida): Lab Project Number: PACHA 00 03: SSB 006 01: PACHA. Unpublished study prepared by Syngenta Seeds, Inc. 21 p.

458358 13 Dively, G. ( 2002) Impact of Transgenic Lepidopeteran Resistant VIP3A Field Corn ( Maize) on Honey Bee Colonies in a Semi Field Setting. Unpublished study prepared by Wye Research and Education Center, University of Maryland. 34 p.

459344 07 Kuhn, J. ( 1999) Acute Oral Toxicity Study in Mice: Final Report: ( Inert Ingredient): Final Report: Lab Project Number: 4708 98: PMI: PMI 98 01. Unpublished study prepared by Stillmeadow, Inc. 24 p. { OPPTS 870.1100}

461556 17 Hutchings, M.; Caunter, J. ( 2003) A 28 Day Laboratory Study to Evaluate the Effects of Modified Cry3A Maize Fish Feed ( FFMIR604 0103) on the Growth of Juvenile Rainbow Trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss). Project Number: 03/ 0294/ A, 2033039. Unpublished study prepared by Astrazeneca Uk Ltd. 19 p.


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0308]

Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Working Group meeting.

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SUMMARY: A working group of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory
Committee will meet to work on Task Statement 30, which asks the
committee to evaluate utilizing military education, training, and
assessment to satisfy national and STCW \1\ credential requirements.
The working group will specifically consider the development and
application of tonnage equivalencies and horsepower

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    \1\ International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended.

DATES: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee working group
is scheduled to meet daily on May 25, 2016 to May 26, 2016 from 8 a.m.
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ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Coast Guard National
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door and government issued identification will be required. Please
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Quigley at<PHONE_NUMBER> or via email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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Federal Officer of your attendance no later than May 19, 2016 using the
contact information provided in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice.
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disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact
the Alternate Designated Federal Officer as soon as possible.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment
on the issues to be considered by the working group as listed in the
``Agenda'' section below. Written comments for distribution to working
group members must be submitted no later than May 19, 2016, if you want
the working group members to be able to review your comments before the
meeting, and must be identified by docket number USCG-2016-0308.
Written comments may be submitted using the Federal eRulemaking Portal
at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be submitted
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Davis Breyer, Alternate Designated
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2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, Title 5 United States Code Appendix.
    The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee was established
under authority of section 310 of the Howard Coble Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, Title 46, United States Code,
section 8108, and chartered under the provisions of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, (Title 5, United States Code, Appendix). The
Committee acts solely in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of the
Department of Homeland Security through the Commandant of the Coast
Guard on matters relating to personnel in the United States merchant
marine, including training, qualifications, certification,
documentation, and fitness standards and other matters as assigned by
the Commandant; shall review and comment on proposed Coast Guard
regulations and policies relating to personnel in the United States
merchant marine, including training, qualifications, certification,
documentation, and fitness standards; may be given special assignments
by the Secretary and may conduct studies, inquiries, workshops, and
fact finding in consultation with individuals and groups in the private
sector and with State or local governments; shall advise, consult with,
and make recommendations reflecting its independent judgment to the
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Agenda

Day 1

    The agenda for the May 25, 2016 meeting is as follows:
    (1) The working group will meet briefly to discuss Task Statement
30, Utilizing military education, training and assessment for the
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers and U.S. Coast Guard Certifications; the
purpose and goals of this intercessional; and the organization of this
intercessional/workshop;
    (2) Reports of working sub-groups. At the end of the day, the
working sub-groups will report to the full working group on what was
accomplished in their meetings. The full working group will not take
action on these reports on this date. Any action taken as a result of
this working group meeting will be taken on day 2 of the meeting.
    (3) Public comment period.
    (4) Adjournment of meeting.

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    The agenda for the May 26, 2016 meeting is as follows:
    (1) The working group will meet briefly to discuss Task Statement
30, Utilizing military education, training and assessment for the
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers and U.S. Coast Guard Certifications; the
purpose and goals of this intercessional for this date; and any
adaptations to the organization of this intercessional;
    (2) Reports of working sub-groups. The working sub-groups will
report to the full working group on what was accomplished in their
meetings. The full working group will not take action on these reports
at this time. Any action taken as a result of this working group
meeting will be taken after the public comment period.
    (3) Public comment period.
    (4) Preparation of the meeting report to the Committee.
    (5) Adjournment of meeting.
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    Dated: April 25, 2016.
J.G. Lantz,
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14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1504; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00473-A;
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Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

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certain Embraer S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-505 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by an occurrence of corrosion on the clutch retaining bolt of
the aileron autopilot servo mount. This AD requires repetitively
replacing the clutch retaining bolt and washer of the aileron autopilot
servo mount, as specified in an Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de
Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC) AD, which is incorporated by
reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective December 26, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 26,
2023.

ADDRESSES:
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No.FAA-2023-1504; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For service information identified in this final rule,
contact ANAC, Continuing Airworthiness Technical Branch (GTAC), Rua
Doutor Orlando Feirabend Filho, 230--Centro Empresarial Aquarius--Torre
B--Andares 14 a 18, Parque Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246-190--
S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos--SP, Brazil; phone: 55 (12) 3203-
6600; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>website: anac.gov.br/en/. You may find
this material on the ANAC website at sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/
DA/DAE.asp.
     You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1504.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain serial-numbered
Embraer Model EMB-505 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 21, 2023 (88 FR 47092). The NPRM was prompted by AD
2023-02-01R1, effective March 14, 2023 (ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1) (also
referred to as the MCAI), issued by ANAC, which is the aviation
authority for Brazil. The MCAI states that an occurrence of corrosion
was found on the clutch retaining bolt of the aileron autopilot servo
mount. This condition could result in failure of the clutch retaining
bolt of the aileron autopilot servo mount, which could disengage the
clutch from the drive pin and jam the aileron controls, resulting in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require repetitively replacing the
clutch retaining bolt and washer of the aileron autopilot servo mount,
as specified in ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1504.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received comments from Embraer and NetJets. The following
presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to
each comment.

Request To Revise Exceptions in Paragraph (h)(3)

    Embraer requested that paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD,
``Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1'', be revised to state ``. . .
this AD requires compliance with the most restrictive criteria for each
applicability range (in months and flight hours) in Table 01 of ANAC AD
2023-02-01R1.'' The commenter explained that this change would clarify
the language within this exception so that operators would know that
not all affected aircraft would have to perform the task within the
most restrictive criteria of within 3 months or 50 flight hours.
    The FAA agrees with the commenter's request and revised paragraph
(h)(3) of this AD accordingly.

Request To Add a Credit for Previous Actions Paragraph

    NetJets requested that a credit for previous actions paragraph be
added to the proposed AD, similar to paragraph (c) of ANAC AD 2023-02-
01R1. The commenter explained that this change would allow operators to
sign off the compliance to the FAA AD using Embraer Service Bulletin
SB505-22-0004, Revision 01, dated September 23, 2022 (Embraer SB505-22-
0004, Revision 01); Revision 02, dated September 30, 2022 (Embraer
SB505-22-0004, Revision 02); or Revision 03, dated October 10, 2022
(Embraer SB505-22-0004, Revision 03).
    The FAA disagrees with the commenter's request. This AD already
implicitly provides credit for certain actions completed prior to the
effective date of this AD. Paragraph (g) of this AD requires operators
to comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in
ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1, except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of
this AD. Paragraph (h) of this AD is ``Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023-02-
01R1'' and paragraph (i) of this AD is ``No Reporting Requirement.''
Paragraph (h) of this AD does not include an exception to paragraph (c)
of ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1, which is identified as ``Credit for previous
actions.'' Paragraph (c) of ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1 provides credit for
replacement of the aileron autopilot servo mount clutch retaining bolt
and washer using Embraer Service Bulletin SB505-22-0004, dated
September 22, 2023; Embraer SB505-22-0004, Revision 01; Embraer SB505-
22-0004, Revision 02; or Embraer SB505-22-0004, Revision 03. Because
this AD does not include an exception to paragraph

(c) of ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1, it allows operators to take credit for
actions done prior to the effective date of this AD using revisions of
Embraer SB505-22-0004 that are earlier than Revision 04, dated January
6, 2023, as provided by paragraph (c) of ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1;
therefore, there is no need to revise this AD per the commenter's
request.
    The FAA has not changed this AD regarding this issue.

Conclusion

    These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design
Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in
the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and determined that air safety
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for
minor editorial changes and any changes described previously, this AD
is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes increase the
economic burden on any operator.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1 specifies procedures for replacing the clutch
retaining bolt and washer of the aileron autopilot servo mount.
    This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in ADDRESSES.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 505 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost        Parts cost     Cost per product         operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Replace bolt and washer..........  1 work-hour x $85             $50   $135 per replacement  $68,175 per
                                    per hour = $85.                     interval.             replacement
                                                                                interval.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, all of the costs associated
with the initial bolt and washer replacement may be covered under
warranty.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

2023-22-11 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-22595; Docket No. FAA-2023-
1504; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00473-A.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 26,
2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model EMB-505 airplanes, as
identified in Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil
(ANAC) AD 2023-02-01R1, effective March 14, 2023 (ANAC AD 2023-02-
01R1), certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2215, Autopilot Main
Servo.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an occurrence of corrosion on the clutch
retaining bolt of the aileron autopilot servo mount. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the corrosion in the clutch retaining
bolt of the aileron autopilot servo mount. The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could result in failure of the clutch retaining bolt
of the aileron autopilot servo mount, which could disengage the
clutch from the drive pin and jam the aileron controls, resulting in
reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply
with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1.

(h) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1

    (1) Where ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1 refers to February 6, 2023, the
effective date of ANAC AD 2023-02-01, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.

    (2) Where ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1 requires replacing a part with a
new part, for the purposes of this AD, ``new'' means zero flight
hours.
    (3) Where the ``NOTE'' to Table 01 in ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1
specifies ``If the airplane operation age and/or the flight hours
criteria change before the SB accomplishment, the most restrictive
criteria must be obeyed,'' this AD requires complying with the most
restrictive criteria for each applicability range (in months and
flight hours) in Table 01 of ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1.
    (4) This AD does not adopt paragraph (d) of ANAC AD 2023-02-
01R1.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in ANAC AD 2023-02-
01R1 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer,
this AD does not include that requirement.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, mail
it to the address identified in paragraph (k) of this AD or email
to: [email protected]. If mailing information, also submit
information by email. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local Flight Standards District Office/
certificate holding district office.

(k) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Jim Rutherford,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC)
AD 2023-02-01R1, effective March 14, 2023.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For ANAC AD 2023-02-01R1, contact ANAC, Continuing
Airworthiness Technical Branch (GTAC), Rua Doutor Orlando Feirabend
Filho, 230--Centro Empresarial Aquarius--Torre B--Andares 14 a 18,
Parque Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246-190--S[atilde]o Jos[eacute]
dos Campos--SP, Brazil; phone: 55 (12) 3203-6600; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>website: anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this
material on the ANAC website at sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/
DA/DAE.asp.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected].

    Issued on October 30, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-25525 Filed 11-17-23; 8:45 am]
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