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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-74576; File No. SR-BOX-2015-16]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; BOX Options Exchange LLC; Notice
of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To
Clarify Certain Statements Made in SR-BOX-2015-03, a Proposed Rule
Change Filed by the Exchange on January 9, 2015

March 25, 2015.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby
given that on March 16, 2015, BOX Options Exchange LLC (the
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The
Exchange filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\
which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission.
The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of the
Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') a proposed rule change to clarify certain statements
made in SR-BOX-2015-03, a rule change filed by the Exchange on January
9, 2015, to implement an equity rights program (the ``VPR Filing'').
There are no proposed changes to any rule text.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such
statements.

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

1. Purpose
    On January 9, 2015, the Exchange filed the VPR Filing to implement
an equity rights program (the ``VPR Program'').\5\ As provided on page
4 of 49 of the VPR Filing, Subscribers in the VPR Program have the
right to acquire equity in, and receive distributions from, BOX
Holdings Group LLC (``Holdings''), an affiliate of the Exchange, in
exchange for the achievement of certain order flow volume commitment
thresholds on the Exchange over a period of five (5) years (and a
nominal initial cash payment). Specifically, each Volume Performance
Right (``VPR'') issued to Subscribers under the VPR Program includes an
average daily transaction volume commitment (``VPR Volume Commitment'')
with respect to Qualifying Contract Equivalents (as defined on page 6
of 49 of the VPR Filing) equal to 0.0055% of the Industry ADV \6\ for a
total of five (5) years.\7\ The calculation of a Contract Equivalent
depends on the type of account that sends the order flow to BOX, each
of which has a predetermined ratio assigned to it under the Program:
Public Customer (0.71), Market Maker (1.10), Broker/Dealer (1.35) and
Professional Customer (1.35). This predetermined ratio is then
multiplied by the quantity of options contracts executed by the
Subscriber on BOX for the Subscriber's own or customer account over a
certain period to determine the number of Contract Equivalents
attributed to the Subscriber for that period.
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    \5\ See SR-BOX-2015-03. As noted in the VPR Filing, certain
aspects of the Program require changes to the company governance
documents, including the acquisition of equity ownership and any
right related to such ownership, are contingent upon Commission
approval of a separate company governance proposed rule change,
which has yet to be filed.
    \6\ The Industry ADV for a period is calculated by multiplying
(i) two (2) times (ii) the quotient of (A) the aggregate number of
cleared U.S. options transactions executed on a U.S. national
exchange or facility thereof in U.S. listed securities on trading
days during the period, as reported by the Options Clearing
Corporation (``OCC''), divided by (B) the number of trading days
during the period. A ``trading day'' is generally any day on which
the BOX market is open for business, subject to certain
qualifications to be defined in the Members Agreement. Certain
industry transactions are excluded from the calculation of Industry
ADV as described on pages 9--10 of 49 of the VPR Filing.
    \7\ Each VPR also includes 8.5 unvested new Class C Membership
Units of Holdings. See page 5 of 49 of the VPR Filing.
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    In describing how Contract Equivalents are calculated in the VPR
Filing, the Exchange inadvertently used the term ``orders'' to describe
the option contracts executed by the Subscriber. Specifically, on pages
5 and 20-21 of 49 of the VPR Filing, the Exchange explained that the
Contract Equivalent calculation for each of the four categories of
account types would be based on the quantity of orders executed,
multiplied by the predetermined ratio assigned to each category.
However, this description was intended to convey that, in calculating
the Contract Equivalent for each of the four categories of account
types under the Program, the Exchange measures the number of contracts
executed, and then multiples the executed contracts by the
predetermined ratio for the appropriate category. Accordingly, if a
Subscriber were to send a single order of 1,000 option contracts to the
Exchange, and all 1,000 option contracts are executed on BOX (assuming
none are Excluded Member Contracts, as defined on pages 9-10 of the VPR
Filing), then the number of Contract Equivalents for that Subscriber
would be calculated by multiplying the 1,000 contracts (not the single
order) by the predetermined ratio for the appropriate account type.
    Furthermore, in describing how the Contract Equivalent ratio was
determined for each of the four account type categories under the
Program, the Exchange noted, on pages 6, 16, and 20-

21 of 49 of the VPR Filing, that the ratios are weighted in accordance
with the Exchange's Fee Schedule, such that those account types that
are charged higher fees by the Exchange have Contract Equivalent ratios
that are weighted more heavily. While the Exchange believes the
operating principles of the VPR Program are evident from the VPR
Filing, we understand the description of the weight assigned to each
predetermined Contract Equivalent ratio may be confusing, and seek to
clarify it. Specifically, the Contract Equivalent ratios assigned to
each of the four account types escalate in accordance with the fees
charged to the same four account types in the Exchange's Fee Schedule.
Thus, the categories for which the Exchange earns the highest fees for
any executed contract (Broker/Dealer and Professional Customer) also
have the highest Contract Equivalent ratio, and vice versa. Having a
higher Contract Equivalent ratio requires additional contracts to be
executed to achieve the number of Qualifying Contract Equivalents
required to meet the Subscriber's VPR Volume Commitment. Put another
way, having a lower Contract Equivalent ratio allows a Subscriber to
reach their VPR Volume Commitment faster as compared to submitting
contracts with a higher Contract Equivalent ratio. Accordingly, a
Subscriber executing contracts for the Broker/Dealer and Professional
Customer account types will take longer to reach their VPR Volume
Commitment as compared to executing contracts for the Market Maker and
Public Customer account types, in that more executions will be required
to achieve the VPR Volume Commitment because it takes 1.35 Broker/
Dealer or Professional Customer executed contracts to equal one (1)
Qualifying Contract Equivalent. In contrast, a Subscriber executing
contracts for the Public Customer account type, for which the Exchange
earns the lowest fees, will reach their VPR Volume Commitment faster as
compared to executing contracts for the Market Maker, Professional
Customer and Broker/Dealer account types, in that less contracts will
need to be executed on behalf of Public Customer accounts than any
other type of account in order to meet the VPR Volume Commitment
because it only takes .71 Public Customer executed contracts to equal
one (1) Qualifying Contract Equivalent. For example if a Subscriber is
trying to reach 1000 Qualifying Contract Equivalents it would only take
710 executed Public Customer contracts (1000*0.71 = 710) or 1350
executed Broker/Dealer contracts (1000*1.35 = 1350) to reach the 1000
Qualifying Contract Equivalents. This example illustrates how a
Subscriber can reach their VPR Volume Commitment faster and through
fewer transactions by executing Public Customer contracts as compared
to executing Broker/Dealer contracts.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposal is consistent with the
requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act, in general, and Section
6(b)(4) and 6(b)(5)of the Act,\8\ in particular, in that it provides
for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other
charges among BOX Participants and other persons using its facilities
and does not unfairly discriminate between customers, issuers, brokers
or dealers. In particular, the proposed rule change is reasonable,
equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because it proposes to
clarify aspects of the VPR Filing, thereby helping ensure that
investors and current Subscribers to the VPR Program clearly understand
how the VPR Program operates. In addition, because the first quarter of
the VPR Program has not yet completed as of the time of filing this
proposed rule change, no Quarterly Volume Commitment (as defined on
page 30 of 49 of the VPR Filing) calculations have been made under the
Program for any Subscribers. Accordingly, this proposed rule filing
should provide current Subscribers will sufficient time to resolve any
potential confusion that stemmed from the description of the VPR
Program and, specifically, the Contract Equivalent calculation and
Contract Equivalent ratios, in the VPR Filing before the first
Quarterly Volume Commitment under the Program is calculated for
Subscribers.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4) and (5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange believes that
the proposed rule change will improve competition by clarifying certain
aspects of the VPR Filing for all market participants.

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Exchange Act \9\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2)
thereunder,\10\ because it establishes or changes a due, or fee.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend the rule
change if it appears to the Commission that the action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
would otherwise further the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-BOX-2015-16 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BOX-2015-16. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and

printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of 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-BOX-2015-16 and should be
submitted on or before April 21, 2015.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
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    \11\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 21, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 55359]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:

    Docket Numbers: EC18-19-000.
    Applicants: Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, Wisconsin Power
and Light Company, Madison Gas and Electric Company, Forward Energy
LLC.
    Description: Joint Application for Authorization of Disposition of
Jurisdictional Assets Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, et
al. of Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, et al.
    Filed Date: 11/14/17.
    Accession Number: 20171114-5148.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/5/17.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER18-288-000.
    Applicants: GridLiance West Transco LLC.
    Description: Initial rate filing: Concurrence RS 516 SCE IA
GridLiance West Transco LLC to be effective 10/25/2017.
    Filed Date: 11/14/17.
    Accession Number: 20171114-5109.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/5/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-289-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Progress, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Fayetteville CIAC RS 204
Filing to be effective 11/15/2017.
    Filed Date: 11/14/17.
    Accession Number: 20171114-5118.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/5/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-290-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Original Service Agreement
No. 4840; Queue No. AC2-174 (WMPA) to be effective 10/20/2017.
    Filed Date: 11/15/17.
    Accession Number: 20171115-5019.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/6/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-291-000.
    Applicants: AEP Oklahoma Transmission Company, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing: AEPOTC RS and SA Baseline to be
effective 11/16/2017.
    Filed Date: 11/15/17.
    Accession Number: 20171115-5029.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/6/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-292-000.
    Applicants: AEP Texas Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: AEPTX-Concho Valley EC-
Golden Spread EC IA Second Amend & Restated to be effective 10/30/2017.
    Filed Date: 11/15/17.
    Accession Number: 20171115-5034.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/6/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-293-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Original Service Agreement
No. 4825; Queue AC2-168 (WMPA) to be effective 10/19/2017.
    Filed Date: 11/15/17.
    Accession Number: 20171115-5072.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/6/17.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: November 15, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0658; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-058-AD;
Amendment 39-16115; AD 2009-24-21]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-
15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-20, DC-9-
30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and
DC-9-15F airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-
40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive
inspections for cracks of the main landing gear (MLG) shock strut
cylinder, and related investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD adds more work on airplanes that have main landing
gear shock struts with certain identified part numbers. This AD results
from two reports of a collapsed MLG and a report of cracks in two MLG
cylinders. We are

issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracks in the shock strut
cylinder of the MLG, which could result in a collapsed MLG during
takeoff or landing, and possible reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective January 8, 2010.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of January 8,
2010.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, California 90846-
0001; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, extension 2; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.

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 this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is the Document 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: Wahib Mina, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,
California 90712-4137; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2005-19-08, amendment
39-14273 (70 FR 54616, September 16, 2005). The existing AD applies to
all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F airplanes;
and Model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes. That
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2009 (74 FR
37963). That NPRM proposed to continue to require repetitive
inspections for cracks of the main landing gear (MLG) shock strut
cylinder, and related investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. That NPRM also proposed to require more work on airplanes
that have main landing gear shock struts with certain identified part
numbers.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been received on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

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

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 644 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this AD.

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                                                       Average                                              U.S.-
             Action                  Work hours       labor rate         Parts        Cost per airplane   registered              Fleet cost
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Inspection.....................  4 to 6............          $80  None..............  $320 to $480 per           426  $136,320 to $204,480 per
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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 have 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 that 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. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.

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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec.  39.13 by
removing amendment 39-14273 (70 FR 54616, September 16, 2005) and by

adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

2009-24-21 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39-16115. Docket No. FAA-
2009-0658; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-058-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective January 8, 2010.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2005-19-08.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-
9-15, and DC-9-15F airplanes; Model DC-9-21 airplanes; Model DC-9-
31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F, DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F,
and DC-9-32F (C-9A, C-9B) airplanes; Model DC-9-41 airplanes; and
Model DC-9-51 airplanes; certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32: Landing
gear.

Unsafe Condition

    (e) This AD results from two reports of a collapsed main landing
gear (MLG) and a report of cracks in two MLG cylinders. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracks in the shock
strut cylinder of the MLG, which could result in a collapsed MLG
during takeoff or landing, and possible reduced structural integrity
of the airplane.

Compliance

    (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005-19-08, With Revised Service
Information

Records Review

    (g) Except as required by paragraph (m) of this AD, before the
applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (h) or Table 1 of
this AD, as applicable, do the applicable actions in paragraphs
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
    (1) For all airplane groups: Review the airplane maintenance
records of the MLG to determine its service history and the number
of landings on the MLG shock strut cylinder.
    (2) For Group 3 airplanes identified in the service bulletin:
Review the maintenance records to determine if the MLG cylinder on
each Group 3 airplane has always been on a Group 3 airplane, and do
the actions in paragraph (k) of this AD.

Inspection

    (h) Inspect the MLG shock strut cylinders for cracks using the
Option 1 or Option 2 non-destructive testing inspection described in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-32A350, Revision 1, dated August
3, 2005; or Revision 2, dated March 20, 2009; except as required by
paragraph (m) of this AD. Inspect in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-
32A350, Revision 1, dated August 3, 2005; or Revision 2, dated March
20, 2009; except as required by paragraph (m) of this AD. After the
effective date of this AD, use only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
DC9-32A350, Revision 2, dated March 20, 2009. Do the detailed
inspection before the accumulation of 60,000 total landings on the
MLG, or at the applicable grace period specified in Table 1 of this
AD, whichever occurs later, except as required by paragraph (m) of
this AD, and except as provided by paragraph (k) of this AD. If the
review of maintenance records is not sufficient to conclusively
determine the service history and number of landings on the MLG
shock strut cylinder, perform the initial inspection at the
applicable grace period specified in Table 1 of this AD.

                                   Table 1--Threshold and Repetitive Interval
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    Airplanes identified in the
     Service Bulletin as Group                 Threshold                         Repetitive interval
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1.................................  Within 18 months or 650         Intervals not to exceed 650 landings.
                                     landings after October 21,
                                     2005 (the effective date of
                                     AD 2005-19-08), whichever
                                     occurs first.
2.................................  Within 18 months or 500         Intervals not to exceed 500 landings.
                                     landings after October 21,
                                     2005, whichever occurs first.
3, except as provided by paragraph  Within 18 months or 2,500       Intervals not to exceed 2,500 landings.
 (k) of this AD.                     landings after October 21,
                                     2005, whichever occurs first.
4.................................  Within 18 months or 2,100       Intervals not to exceed 2,100 landings.
                                     landings after October 21,
                                     2005, whichever occurs first.
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No Indication of Cracking Is Found

    (i) If no indication of cracking is found during the inspection
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, repeat the inspection in
accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-32A350, Revision
1, dated August 3, 2005; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-
32A350, Revision 2, dated March 20, 2009; at the applicable interval
specified in Table 1 of this AD, except as required by paragraph (m)
of this AD. After the effective date of this AD, use only Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin DC9-32A350, Revision 2, dated March 20, 2009.

Related Investigative and Corrective Actions

    (j) If any indication of cracking is found during any inspection
required by paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD: Before further flight,
confirm the indication of cracking by doing all applicable related
investigative actions and doing the applicable corrective actions in
accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-32A350, Revision
1, dated August 3, 2005; or Revision 2, dated March 20, 2009; except
as required by paragraph (m) of this AD. After the effective date of
this AD, use only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-32A350, Revision
2, dated March 20, 2009. Repeat the inspection at the applicable
threshold and interval specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.

MLG Cylinder Previously Installed on Group 4 Airplanes

    (k) For MLG cylinders on Group 3 airplanes as identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-32A350, Revision 1, dated August
3, 2005; or Revision 2, dated March 20, 2009: If the MLG cylinder
was previously installed on a Group 4 airplane, as identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-32A350, Revision 1, dated August
3, 2005; or Revision 2, dated March 20, 2009; or if the service
history and number of landings cannot be determined, the MLG
cylinder must be inspected at the grace period and repetitive
interval that applies to Group 4 airplanes, as specified in Table 1
of this AD, except as required by paragraph (m) of this AD.

Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Original Issue of Service
Bulletin

    (l) For airplanes with shock struts that have part numbers other
than 5924400-505 and 5924400-506: Actions done before the effective
date of this AD in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
DC9-32A350, dated December 3, 2004, are acceptable for compliance
with the corresponding actions required by paragraphs (h), (i), (j),
and (k) of this by this AD.

New Requirements of This AD

    (m) For airplanes with shock struts that have part numbers
5924400-505 and 5924400-506: Do the actions required by paragraphs
(g), (h), (i), (j), and (k), as applicable, in accordance with
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-32A350, Revision 2, dated March
20, 2009. Do the actions at the time specified in those paragraphs,
except where Table 1 of this AD specifies a compliance time after
October 21, 2005, the compliance time for these airplanes is within
the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (n)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 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: Wahib Mina, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by an
Authorized Representative for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Delegation Option Authorization Organization who has been authorized
by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO, to make those findings. For a
repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification
basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to
this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (o) You must use Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-32A350,
Revision 2, dated March 20, 2009, as applicable, to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, California 90846-
0001; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, extension 2; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 19, 2009.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-28564 Filed 12-3-09; 8:45 am]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0025; FRL-10236-01-OMS]

Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and
Approval; Comment Request; Emission Guidelines for Existing Commercial
and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an
information collection request (ICR), Emission Guidelines for Existing
Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (EPA ICR
Number1927.09, OMB Control Number 2060-0451), to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR,
which is currently approved through November 30, 2022. Public comments
were previously requested, via the Federal Register, on April 8, 2022
during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30
days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given
below, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An agency
may neither conduct nor sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before October 27,
2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OAR-2022-0025, online using https://www.regulations.gov/ (our preferred
method), or by email to [email protected], or by mail to: EPA Docket
Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460.
    The EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in
the public docket without change, including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
    Submit written comments and recommendations to OMB for the proposed
information collection within 30 days of publication of this notice to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Muntasir Ali, Sector Policies and
Program Division (D243-05), Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina, 27711; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents, which explain in
detail the information that the EPA will be collecting, are available
in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
https://www.regulations.gov, or in person, at the EPA Docket Center,
WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington,
DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For
additional information about EPA's public docket, visit: http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Abstract: The Emission Guidelines for Existing Commercial and
Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (40 CFR part 60, subpart
DDDD) fulfill the requirements of sections 111 and 129 of the Clean Air
Act (CAA) and affect the administrator of an air quality program in a
state or United States protectorate with one or more existing
commercial and industrial solid waste incineration (CISWI) units. These
regulations apply to sources commencing construction on or before June
4, 2010, or to sources commencing modification or reconstruction
between June 1, 2001, and August 7, 2013. The guidelines do not apply
directly to CISWI unit owners and operators, since they are implemented
through state implementation plans (SIP). If a state does not develop,
adopt, and submit an approved state plan, or if a state's plan is not
approved, the EPA must promulgate a Federal implementation plan to
implement the emission guidelines in a state without its own SIP. This
information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part
60, subpart DDDD. In general, all emission guideline standards require
initial notification reports, performance tests, and periodic reports
by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. They are also
required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any
startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected
facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is
inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in
determining compliance, and are required of all affected facilities
subject to the emission guidelines.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Commercial and Industrial Solid
Waste Incineration (CISWI) units commencing construction either on or
before June 4, 2010, or to sources commencing either modification or
reconstruction between June 1, 2001 and August 7, 2013.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart DDDD).
    Estimated number of respondents: 74 (total).
    Frequency of response: Semiannually and annually.
    Total estimated burden: 16,100 hours (per year). Burden is defined
at 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    Total estimated cost: $3,110,000 (per year), which includes
$1,170,000 in

annualized capital/startup and/or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is no change in burden from the
most-recently approved ICR as currently identified in the OMB Inventory
of Approved Burdens. This is due to two considerations: (1) the
regulations have not changed over the past three years and are not
anticipated to change over the next three years; and (2) the growth
rate for this industry is very low or non-existent, so there is no
significant change in the overall burden.
    There is a slight increase in the capital and O&M costs due to an
adjustment to the estimated cost per respondent to reflect 2020 dollars
using the Chemical Engineering Plant Cost Index (CEPCI), Equipment Cost
Index, and the use of updated labor rates for continuous parameter
monitoring from the most-recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report
(September 2021).

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2022-20876 Filed 9-26-22; 8:45 am]
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[Pages 14791-14792]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0032]

Commercial Driver's License Standards: Application for Exemption
Renewal; Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler)

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

ACTION: Notice of application for exemption renewal; request for
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler)
has requested an exemption renewal for one commercial motor vehicle
(CMV) driver, Martin Zeilinger, from the Federal requirement to hold a
commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by one of the States. This
project engineer holds a valid German commercial license and wants to
test-drive Daimler vehicles on U.S. roads to better understand product
requirements for these systems in ``real world'' environments, and
verify results. Daimler believes the requirements for a German
commercial license ensure that holders of the license will likely
achieve a level of safety equal to or greater than that of drivers who
hold a U.S. State-issued CDL.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 21, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA-2012-0032 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow
the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number
for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without
change to www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or visit Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The on-line FDMS is available 24 hours each
day, 365 days each year.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. 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 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Yager, Chief, FMCSA Driver
and Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle
Safety Standards; Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you
have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact
Docket Services, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and
related materials.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice (FMCSA-2012-0032), indicate the specific section of this
document to which the comment applies, and provide a reason for
suggestions or recommendations. 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 the Agency can contact you if it has questions
regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov and put
the docket number, ``FMCSA-2012-0032'' in the ``Keyword'' box, and
click ``Search.'' When the new screen appears, click on ``Comment
Now!'' button and type your comment into the text box in 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. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they
reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard
or envelope. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received
during the comment period and may grant or not grant this application
based on your comments.

II. Legal Basis

    FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to grant
exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. FMCSA
must publish a notice of each exemption request in the Federal Register
(49 CFR 381.315(a)). The Agency must provide the public an opportunity
to inspect the information relevant to the application, including any
safety analyses that have been conducted. The Agency must also provide
an opportunity for public comment on the request.
    The Agency reviews the safety analyses and the public comments, and
determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a level
of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be
achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The decision of
the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49 CFR
381.315(b)) with the reason for the grant or denial, and, if granted,
the specific person or class of persons receiving the exemption, and
the regulatory provision or provisions from which exemption is granted.
The notice must also specify the effective period of the exemption (up
to 5 years), and explain the terms and conditions of the exemption. The
exemption may be renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)).

III. Request for Exemption

    Daimler has applied for an exemption renewal for one of its
engineers from 49 CFR 383.23, which prescribes licensing requirements
for drivers operating CMVs in interstate or intrastate commerce. This
driver, Martin Zeilinger, holds a valid German commercial license but
is unable to obtain a CDL in any of the U.S. States due to residency
requirements. A copy of the application is in Docket No. FMCSA-2012-
0032.
    FMCSA initially granted an exemption to Mr. Zeilinger on March 27,
2015 (80 FR 16511). This exemption was effective March 27, 2015, and
expires March 27, 2017. Detailed information about the qualifications
and experience of Mr. Zeilinger was provided by Daimler in its original
application, a copy of which is in the docket.
    The exemption renewal would allow Mr. Zeilinger to operate CMVs in
interstate or intrastate commerce to

support Daimler field tests designed to meet future vehicle safety and
environmental requirements and to develop improved safety and emission
technologies. According to Daimler, Mr. Zeilinger will typically drive
for no more than 6 hours per day for 2 consecutive days, and 10 percent
of the test driving will be on two-lane State highways, while 90
percent will be on interstate highways. The driving will consist of no
more than 200 miles per day, for a total of 400 miles during a two-day
period on a quarterly basis. He will in all cases be accompanied by a
holder of a U.S. CDL who is familiar with the routes to be traveled.
Daimler requests that the exemption cover the maximum allowable
duration of 5 years.
    Daimler has explained in prior exemption requests that the German
knowledge and skills tests and training program ensure that Daimler's
drivers operating under the exemption will achieve a level of safety
that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety obtained by
complying with the U.S. requirement for a CDL.

IV. Method To Ensure an Equivalent or Greater Level of Safety

    FMCSA has previously determined that the process for obtaining a
German commercial license is comparable to, or as effective as, the
requirements of part 383, and adequately assesses the driver's ability
to operate CMVs in the U.S. Since 2012, FMCSA has granted Daimler
drivers similar exemptions [May 25, 2012 (77 FR 31422); July 22, 2014
(79 FR 42626); March 27, 2015 (80 FR 16511); October 5, 2015 (80 FR
60220); December 7, 2015 (80 FR 76059); December 21, 2015 (80 FR
79410)].

    Issued on: March 16, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2017-05652 Filed 3-21-17; 8:45 am]
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			  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

		        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

			  OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

			          WASHINGTON, D.C.

Issued by the Department of Transportation on December 19, 2003

NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN -- DOCKET OST 1997-2506

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

This serves as notice to the public of the action described below, taken
by the Department official indicated (no additional confirming order
will be issued in this matter).

Applicant:  AEROMEXPRESS, S.A. de C.V.
                          Date Filed:  November 25, 2003

Relief requested:  Exemption from 49 USC section 41301 to permit the
applicant to conduct scheduled, all-cargo service between Guadalajara,
Mexico, and Los Angeles, California.

If renewal, date and citation of last action:  December 11, 2002, in
this Docket.

Applicant representative:  William C. Evans,<PHONE_NUMBER>        DOT
analyst:  Allen F. Brown,<PHONE_NUMBER>

Responsive pleadings:  None.

	DISPOSITION

Action:  Approved.			       			                       Action date:
December 19, 2003

Effective dates of authority granted:  December 19, 2003, through
December 19, 2004.

Basis for approval:  United States-Mexico Air Transport Services
Agreement

Except to the extent exempted/waived, this authority is subject to the
terms, conditions, and limitations indicated: Standard exemption
conditions.

Special conditions/Remarks:

Action taken by:   Paul L. Gretch, Director

		      Office of International Aviation

________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Under authority assigned by the Department in its regulations, 14 CFR
Part 385, we found that (1) our action was consistent with Department
policy; (2) the applicant was qualified to perform its proposed
operations; (3) grant of the authority was consistent with the public
interest; and (4) grant of the authority would not constitute a major
regulatory action under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.
To the extent not granted/deferred/dismissed, we denied all requests in
the referenced Docket.  We may amend, modify, or revoke the authority
granted in this Notice at any time without hearing at our discretion.

Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of the action set
forth in this Notice under the Department’s regulations, 14 CFR
§385.30, may file their petitions within seven (7) days after the date
of issuance of this Notice.  This action was effective when taken, and
the filing of a petition for review will not alter such effectiveness.

An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide
Web
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP07-31-000]

Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Application

December 18, 2006.

    Take notice that on December 8, 2006, Dominion Transmission, Inc.
(DTI), 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, filed in docket
CP07-31-000 an application pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA), as amended, seeking authority to construct, install, own,
operate, and maintain certain facilities located in the States of
Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York that
comprise the USA Storage Project, all as more fully set forth in the
application which is on file with the Commission and open to public
inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site
at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket

number, excluding the last three digits, in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or TTY, (202)
208-3676.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
Matthew R. Bley, Manager, Gas Transmission Certificates, Dominion
Transmission, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or
call<PHONE_NUMBER> or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments
protests and interventions via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a) (1) (iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web

http://www.ferc.gov) site under the ``e-Filing'' link.

    Comment Date: January 8, 2007.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-22205 Filed 12-27-06; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC18-4-000]

Commission Information Collection Activities; (FERC-582); Comment
Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting
public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-
582 (Electric Fees, Annual Charges, Waivers, and Exemptions) which will
be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a review
of the information collection requirements.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due April 9, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. 18-4-000)
by either of the following methods:
     eFiling at Commission's website: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426.

Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance
with submission guidelines at: http://www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide.asp. For user assistance contact FERC Online Support by email at
[email protected], or by phone at:<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll-free),
or<PHONE_NUMBER> for TTY.
    Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and
issuances in this docket may do so at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/docs-filing.asp.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at
[email protected], telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, and fax at (202)
273-0873.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Electric Fees, Annual Charges, Waivers, and Exemptions.
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0132
    Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-582 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
    Abstract: The information required by FERC-582 is contained within
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and 381.305.
    \2\ Title 18 CFR, Sections 382.102, 382.103, 382.105, 382.106,
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    The Commission uses the FERC-582 to implement the statutory
provisions of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act of 1952 (IOAA)
\3\ which authorizes the Commission to establish fees for its services.
In addition, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (OBRA) \4\
authorizes the Commission to assess and collect fees and annual charges
in any fiscal year in amounts equal to all the costs incurred by the
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    To comply with the FERC-582 respondents submit to the Commission
the sum of the megawatt-hours (MWh) of all unbundled transmission
(including MWh delivered in wheeling transactions and MWh delivered in
exchange transactions) and the megawatt-hours of all bundled wholesale
power sales (to the extent the bundled wholesale power sales were not
separately reported as unbundled transmission). The data collected
within the FERC-582 is drawn directly from the FERC Form 1 \5\
transmission data. The Commission sums the costs of its electric
regulatory program and subtracts all electric regulatory program filing
fee collections to determine the total collectible electric regulatory
program costs. Then, the Commission uses the data submitted under FERC-
582 to determine the total megawatt-hours of transmission of electric
energy in interstate commerce.
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    \5\ Annual Report of Major Electric Utility (OMB Control No.
1902-0021).
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    Respondents (e.g. public utilities, power marketers) subject to
these annual charges must submit FERC-582 data to the Commission by
April 30 of each year.\6\ The Commission issues bills for annual
charges to respondents. Then, respondents must pay the charges within
45 days of the Commission's issuance of the bill.
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    \6\ 18 CFR 382.201.
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    Respondents file requests for waivers and exemptions of fees and
charges \7\ based on need. The Commission's staff uses the filer's
financial information to evaluate the request for a waiver or exemption
of the obligation to pay a fee or an annual charge.
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    \7\ 18 CFR 381 and 382.
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    Estimate of Annual Burden: \8\ The Commission estimates the total
Public Reporting Burden for this information collection as:
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    \8\ Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For
further explanation of what is included in the information
collection burden, refer to 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3.
    \9\ Includes requirements of 18 CFR Part 381.105 (methods of
payment), Part 381.106 (waiver), Part 381.108 (exemption), Part
381.302 (declaratory order), Part 381.303 (review of DOE remedial
order), Part 381.304 (DOE denial of adjustment, and Part 381.305
(OGC interpretation).
    \10\ The Commission staff thinks that the average respondent for
this collection is similarly situated to the Commission, in terms of
salary plus benefits. Based upon FERC's 2017 annual average of
$158,754 (for salary plus benefits), the average hourly cost is
$76.50/hour.

                                             FERC-82--Electric Fees; Annual Charges; Waivers; and Exemptions
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                                               Annual  number
                                  Number of     of  responses   Total  number     Average burden cost per     Total annual burden hours      Cost per
                                 respondents         per        of  responses             response                 & total annual           respondent
                                                 respondent
                                          (1)             (2)  (1) x (2) = (3)  (4)........................  (3) * (4) = (5)...........  (5) / (1) = (5)
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FERC-582 \9\.................              67               1               67  1 hour; $76.50.............  67 hours; $5,125.50.......           $76.50
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    The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents is $5,125.50
[67 hours * $76.50/hour \10\ = $5,125.50]
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.

    Dated: February 2, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

18 CFR Part 35

[Docket No. RM14-11-000]

Open Access and Priority Rights on Interconnection Customer's
Interconnection Facilities

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Correcting amendment.

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SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to the final regulations
that became effective June 30, 2015, as published in the 2015 edition
of the Code of Federal Regulations.

DATES: Effective date: December 11, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian R. Gish (Legal Information),
Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>,
Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission amended 18 CFR 35.28(d),
addressing waivers of the Open Access Transmission Tariff requirements
for public utilities that own, operate, or control Interconnection
Customer's Interconnection Facilities.
    As published in the 2015 edition of the Code of Federal
Regulations, the final regulations effective June 30, 2015, contained
an error; they incorrectly removed certain language from 18 CFR
35.28(d) that should have been retained. The Commission did not intend
to remove this language. This correcting amendment reinserts the
incorrectly-removed language.

List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 35

    Electric power rates, Electric utilities, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

    Accordingly, 18 CFR part 35 is corrected by making the following
correcting amendment:

PART 35--FILING OF RATE SCHEDULES AND TARIFFS

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1. The authority citation for part 35 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r, 2601-2645; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 42
U.S.C. 7101-7352.

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2. Section 35.28 is corrected by revising paragraph (d) to read as
follows:

Sec.  35.28  Non-discriminatory open access transmission tariff.

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    (d) Waivers. (1) A public utility subject to the requirements of
this section and 18 CFR parts 37 (Open Access Same-Time Information
System) and 358 (Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers) may
file a request for waiver of all or part of such requirements for good
cause shown. Except as provided in paragraph (f) of this section, an
application for waiver must be filed no later than 60 days prior to the
time the public utility would have to comply with the requirement.
    (2) The requirements of this section, 18 CFR parts 37 (Open Access
Same-Time Information System) and 358 (Standards of Conduct for
Transmission Providers) are waived for any public utility that is or
becomes subject to such requirements solely because it owns, controls,
or operates Interconnection Customer's Interconnection Facilities, in
whole or in part, as that term is defined in the standard generator
interconnection procedures and agreements referenced in paragraph (f)
of this section, or comparable jurisdictional interconnection
facilities that are the subject of interconnection agreements other
than the standard generator interconnection procedures and agreements
referenced in paragraph (f) of this section, if the entity that owns,
operates, or controls such facilities either sells electric energy, or
files a statement with the Commission that it commits to comply with
and be bound by the obligations and procedures applicable to electric
utilities under section 210 of the Federal Power Act.
    (i) The waivers referenced in this paragraph (d)(2) shall be deemed
to be revoked as of the date the public utility ceases to satisfy the
qualifications of this paragraph (d)(2), and may be revoked by the
Commission if the Commission determines that it is in the public
interest to do so. After revocation of its waivers, the public utility
must comply with the requirements that had been waived within 60 days
of revocation.
    (ii) Any eligible entity that seeks interconnection or transmission
services with respect to the interconnection facilities for which a
waiver is in effect pursuant to this paragraph (d)(2) may follow the
procedures in sections 210, 211, and 212 of the Federal Power Act, 18
CFR 2.20, and 18 CFR part 36. In any proceeding pursuant to this
paragraph (d)(2)(ii):
    (A) The Commission will consider it to be in the public interest to
grant priority rights to the owner and/or operator of interconnection
facilities specified in this paragraph (d)(2) to use capacity thereon
when such owner and/or operator can demonstrate that it has specific
plans with milestones to use such capacity to interconnect its or its
affiliate's future generation projects.
    (B) For the first five years after the commercial operation date of
the interconnection facilities specified in this paragraph (d)(2), the
Commission will apply the rebuttable presumption that the owner and/or
operator of such facilities has definitive plans to use the capacity
thereon, and it is thus in the public interest to grant priority rights
to the owner and/or operator of such facilities to use capacity
thereon.
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    Dated: December 7, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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