[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 23 (Friday, February 3, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5605-5606]
[FR Doc No: 2012-2407]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-66272; File No. SR-CHX-2012-03]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To
Extend the Pilot Program Relating to Individual Securities Circuit
Breakers

January 30, 2012.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on January 23, 2012, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CHX'' or
the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and
II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    CHX proposes to amend its rules to extend the pilot program
relating to individual securities circuit breakers. The text of this
proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site at
(www.chx.com) and in the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    In June, 2010, CHX obtained Commission approval to amend Article
20, Rule 2 to create circuit breakers in individual securities on a
pilot basis to end on December 10, 2010.\3\ Shortly thereafter, in
September, the Commission approved another amendment to Article 20,
Rule 2 to add securities included in the Russell 1000[supreg] Index
(``Russell 1000'') and certain specified Exchange Traded Products
(``ETP'') to the pilot rule.\4\ This program was subsequently extended
until April 11, 2011 \5\ and was again extended until August 11,
2011.\6\ Then, in June, 2011, the Commission approved another amendment
to Article 20, Rule 2 to add all NMS stocks to the pilot rule \7\ and,
subsequently, the pilot was extended to January 31, 2012.\8\
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 62252 (June 10,
2010), 75 FR 34186 (June 16, 2010) approving SR-CHX-2010-10.
    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 62884 (September 10,
2010), 75 FR 56618 (September 16, 2010) approving SR-CHX-2010-14.
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-63498 (December
9, 2010), 75 FR 78310 (December 15, 2010) approving SR-CHX-2010-24.
    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 64203 (April 6,
2011), 75 FR 20393 (April 12, 2011) approving SR-CHX-2011-05.
    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 64735 (June 23,
2011), 75 FR 38243 (June 29, 2011) approving SR-CHX-2011-09.
    \8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 65080 (August 9,
2011), 75 FR 50784 (August 16, 2011) approving SR-CHX-2011-23.
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    The proposed rule change merely extends the duration of the pilot
program to July 31, 2012. Extending the pilot in this manner will allow
the Commission more time to consider the impact of the pilot program.
2. Statutory Basis
    The proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''), which requires the rules
of an exchange 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. The proposed rule change also is
designed to support the principles of Section 11A(a)(1) of the Act in
that it seeks to assure fair competition among brokers and dealers and
among exchange markets. The

Exchange believes that the proposed rule meets these requirements in
that it promotes uniformity across markets concerning decisions to
pause trading in a security when there are significant price movements.

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.

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 Exchange has filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \9\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\10\
Because the proposed rule change does not: (i) Significantly affect the
protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any
significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative prior to
30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as
the Commission may designate, if consistent with the protection of
investors and the public interest, the proposed rule change has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \11\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii) thereunder.\12\
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires the Exchange to give the Commission written notice of the
Exchange's intent to file the proposed rule change along with a
brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at least
five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule
change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \13\ normally
does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing.
However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \14\ the Commission may
designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has asked
the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that the proposal
may become operative immediately upon filing.
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    \13\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \14\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
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    The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day operative delay is
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, as
it will allow the pilot program to continue uninterrupted, thereby
avoiding the investor confusion that could result from a temporary
interruption in the pilot program. For this reason, the Commission
designates the proposed rule change to be operative upon filing.\15\
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    \15\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has also considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
78c(f).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

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 No. SR-CHX-2012-03 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File No. SR-CHX-2012-03. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of 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 No. SR-CHX-2012-03 and should be
submitted on or before February 24, 2012.
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    \16\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\16\
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-2407 Filed 2-2-12; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 83 (Tuesday, April 30, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 25226-25227]
[FR Doc No: 2013-10164]

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                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 83 / Tuesday, April 30, 2013 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1140; Airspace Docket No. 12-ASW-11]

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Harlingen, TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Harlingen,
TX. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) due to the
decommissioning of the Sebas locator outer marker/nondirectional radio
beacon (LOM/NDB) at Valley International Airport. The FAA is taking
this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight
Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 14, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. You
must identify the docket number FAA-2012-1140/Airspace Docket No. 12-
ASW-11, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments
through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the
public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any
final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket
Office (telephone 1-800-647-5527), is on the ground floor of the
building at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone: 817-321-
7716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2012-1140/
Airspace Docket No. 12-ASW-11.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped
and returned to the commenter.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Central Service Center, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking<PHONE_NUMBER>, to
request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.

The Proposal

    This action proposes to amend Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR), Part 71 by amending Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface to accommodate new standard instrument
approach procedures due to the decommissioning of the Sebas LOM/NDB at
Valley International Airport (formerly Rio Grande Valley International
Airport), Harlingen, TX. Small segments would extend from the current
7.8-mile radius of the airport to 12.3 miles north and 11.5 miles south
of the airport to provide adequate controlled airspace for the safety
and management of IFR operations. Geographic coordinates and the
airport name would also be updated to coincide with the FAA's
aeronautical database.
    Class E airspace areas are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order
7400.9W, dated August 8, 2012 and effective September 15, 2012, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace
designation listed in this document would be published subsequently in
the Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore, (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) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 describes
the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority

described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the
use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it would amend controlled airspace at Valley International
Airport, Harlingen, TX.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

     Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854,
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9W,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and
effective September 15, 2012, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

* * * * *

ASW TX E5 Harlingen, TX [Amended]

Harlingen, Valley International Airport, TX
    (Lat. 26[deg]13'38'' N., long. 97[deg]39'19'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.8-mile radius of Valley International Airport, and within
2 miles each side of the 181[deg] bearing from the airport extending
from the 7.8-mile radius to 11.5 miles south of the airport, and
within 2.5 miles each side of the 000[deg] bearing from the airport
extending from the 7.8-mile radius to 12.3 miles north of the
airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX on April 11, 2013.
David P. Medina,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2013-10164 Filed 4-29-13; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 94 (Friday, May 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27994-27995]
[FR Doc No: 2015-11849]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2015-0004; OMB No. 1660--NEW]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Direct Housing Program Forms

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the
information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and
Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission will describe the
nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents,
the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources used by
respondents to respond) and cost, and

the actual data collection instruments FEMA will use.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 15, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the proposed information
collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office
of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the Desk
Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, and sent via electronic mail to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection should be made to Director,
Records Management Division, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472-
3100, facsimile number<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Collection of Information

    Title: Direct Housing Program Forms.
    Type of information collection: New information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-NW90.
    Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 009-0-137, Unit Pad
Requirements--Information Checklist; FEMA Form 009-0-131, Sales
Calculation Worksheet; FEMA Form 009-0-129, Ready for Occupancy; FEMA
Form 009-0-134, Recertification Worksheet; FEMA Form 009-0-135,
Temporary Housing Agreement.
    Abstract: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act authorizes the President to provide temporary housing
units to eligible applicants who require temporary housing as a result
of a major disaster. 42 U.S.C. 5174. The information collected provides
the information necessary to determine the feasibility of the site for
placement of temporary housing and so that FEMA can have access to
place temporary housing units as well as retrieve it at the end of the
use.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-
profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 25,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,165 hours.
    Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents for the
hour burden is $157,753.54. There are no annual costs to respondents'
operations and maintenance costs for technical services. There is no
annual start-up or capital costs. The cost to the Federal Government is
$2,864,760.00.

    Dated: May 8, 2015.
Janice Waller,
Acting Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 174 (Wednesday, September 9, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 54256]
[FR Doc No: 2015-22682]

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                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 174 / Wednesday, September 9, 2015 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 15

[Docket No. FDA-2015-N-0540]

Homeopathic Product Regulation: Evaluating the Food and Drug
Administration's Regulatory Framework After a Quarter-Century;
Reopening of the Comment Period

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public hearing; reopening of the comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening the
comment period for the notice of public hearing that appeared in the
Federal Register of March 27, 2015. In the notice of public hearing,
FDA requested comments on a number of specific questions identified in
the document. The Agency is taking this action in response to requests
to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments.

DATES: FDA is reopening the comment period on the notice of public
hearing published March 27, 2015 (80 FR 16327), and extended on June
10, 2015 (80 FR 32868). Submit either electronic or written comments by
November 9, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Written Submissions

    Submit written submissions in the following ways:
     Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for paper submissions):
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration,
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2015-N-0540 for this notice of public hearing. All comments
received may be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov,
including any personal information provided. For additional information
on submitting comments, see the ``Request for Comments'' heading of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov and insert the
docket number, found in brackets in the heading of this document, into
the ``Search'' box and follow the prompts and/or go to the Division of
Dockets Management, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine Lippmann, Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 6214, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-
796-2895.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    In the Federal Register of March 27, 2015, FDA published a notice
of public hearing with a 60-day comment period following the public
hearing and requested comments on a number of specific questions
identified throughout the document. Comments on the notice of public
hearing will inform FDA's decision about whether and how to adjust the
current enforcement policies for drug products labeled as homeopathic
to reflect changes in the homeopathic product marketplace over the last
approximately 25 years. In the Federal Register of June 10, 2015, in
response to requests for an extension to allow interested persons
additional time to submit comments, FDA extended the original comment
period for 60 days, until August 21, 2015.
    FDA is reopening the comment period for an additional 60 days,
until November 9, 2015. The Agency believes that reopening the comment
period for an additional 60 days for the notice of public hearing will
allow adequate time for interested persons to submit comments without
significantly delaying Agency decisionmaking on these important issues.

II. Request for Comments

    Interested persons may submit either electronic comments regarding
this document to http://www.regulations.gov or written comments to the
Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). You should annotate and
organize your comments to identify the specific questions or topic to
which they refer. It is only necessary to send one set of comments.
Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the
heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division
of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and will be posted to the docket at http://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: September 3, 2015.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-22682 Filed 9-8-15; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register: March 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 52)]
[Notices]
[Page 13819-13820]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC06-544-000; FERC-544]

Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed
Collection; Comment Request; Extension

March 10, 2006.
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a)
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment
on the specific aspects of the information collection described below.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due May 19, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Copies of sample filings of the proposed collection of
information can be obtained from the Commission's Web site (http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filings/elibrary.asp
) or from the Federal Energy

Regulatory Commission, Attn: Michael Miller, Office of the Executive
Director, ED-34, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments
may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties
filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper
filing, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted
to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No.
IC06-544-000. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be
prepared in WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format, or ASCII
format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at
http://www.ferc.gov and click on ``Make an E-filing'', and then follow

the instructions for each screen. First time users will have to
establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an
automatic acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt
of comments.
    All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the
Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user
assistance, contact<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll-free at (866)
208-3676. or for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by
telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, by fax at<PHONE_NUMBER>, and by e-mail at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the
requirements of FERC-544 ``Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Formal)'',
(OMB No. 1902-0153) is used by the Commission to carry out its
responsibilities in implementing the statutory Provisions of Sections
4, 5, and 16 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717c-717o, Pub. L. 75-
688). The Commission implements FERC-544 filing requirements in the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR part 154.
    General rate change applications filed under section 4(e) of the
Natural Gas Act reflect changes in rates based generally upon changes
in the pipeline company's overall costs of providing service. Staff
analyses are performed to determine whether the proposed rates and
charges are consistent with the Commission's statutory
responsibilities, policies, conditions. A preliminary review and report
to the Commission of all changes filed under the NGA must be made by
staff. Based upon the report, the Commission determines whether the
filing should be accepted or suspended and set for hearing and
investigation. 18 CFR 154.301-154.313 govern the filing requirements
for rate changes and define the statements and schedules pipeline
companies must file in support of their proposed rates and changes. 18
CFR 154.205 governs the filing requirements for changes relating to
suspended tariffs, executed agreements or parts thereof. 18 CFR 154.206
permits the proposed change in rate, charge,

classification or service to go into effect upon motion of the
jurisdictional gas pipeline at the expiration of the suspension period
or upon receipt of the motion, whichever is later.
    Formal rate change filings (FERC-544) are suspended and set for
hearing. When the NGA section 4(e) filing is suspended, the rate
becomes the subject of a hearing process and may go into effect subject
to refund with interest. All suspended filings that go through the
hearing process are considered formal cases and an investigation is
instituted to determine the reasonableness of the rate filing. If the
rates and charges are deemed unjust, unreasonable or unduly
discriminatory, the appropriate rate, charge or service condition is
ascertained. The formal proceeding is terminated by the issuance of a
final Commission order.
    Action: The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the
current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection of
data.
    Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this collection is
estimated as:

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    Number of          Number of       Average  burden
   respondents       responses per       hours  per       Total annual
     annually          respondent         response        burden hours
(1)                            (2)                (3)       (1)x(2)x(3)
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             11                  1              4,583            50,413
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    Estimated cost burden to respondents is $248,486,990. (50,413
hours/2080 hours per year times $117,321 per year average per employee
= $ 2,843,511). The cost per respondent is $258,501).
    The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide
the information including: (1) Reviewing instructions; (2) developing,
acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining,
disclosing and providing information; (3) adjusting the existing ways
to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;
(4) training personnel to respond to a collection of information; (5)
searching data sources; (6) completing and reviewing the collection of
information; and (7) transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the
information.
    The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for
professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect
overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to
providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost
for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs
incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs
apply to activities, which benefit the whole organization rather than
any one particular function or activity.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed 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 of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology e.g. permitting electronic submission of
responses.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-3880 Filed 3-16-06; 8:45 am]

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Tools to Identify Guidelines and Standards for EPP Executive Order 13101, " Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling and Federal Acquisition" encourages Federal agencies to identify and purchase environmentally preferable products and services and, in particular, encourages Federal agencies to use third party, non governmental standardssetting organizations to identify environmentally preferable products and services.

Use of third party non governmental standards in federal procurement will also help agencies comply with the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act ( NTTAA). The NTTAA and its implementing guidance, Office of Management and Budget Circular A 119, direct federal agencies to use standards for regulatory and procurement activities, and to participate in the development of these standards. OMB Circular A 119 directs agencies to use third party, non governmental standards in lieu of government unique standards where possible. EPA is encouraging the development of standards which reflect environmental considerations across the life cycle of a product or service.

The Environmentally Preferable Purchasing ( EPP) Database has a number of sources of information, including environmental standards and guidelines developed by non governmental entities, that you may consider as you implement environmentally preferable purchasing.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC09-65A-000; FERC-65A]

Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed
Collection; Comment Request; Extension

October 8, 2008.
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a)
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. No. 104-13), the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public
comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described
below.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due November 14,
2008.

ADDRESSES: Copies of sample filings of the proposed information
collection can be obtained from the Commission's Web site (http://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filings/elibrary.asp) or from the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, Attn: Michael Miller, Office of the Executive
Director, ED-34, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments
may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties
filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper
filing, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted
to the

Secretary of the Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No. IC09-
65A-000.
    Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in
an acceptable filing format and in compliance with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission's submission guidelines. Complete filing
instructions and acceptable filing formats are available at (http://
www.ferc.gov/help. To file the document, access the Commission's Web
site at http://www.ferc.gov, choose the Documents & Filings tab, click
on eFiling, then follow the instructions given. First time users will
have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an
automatic acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt
of comments.
    All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the
Internet through the Commission's homepage using the eLibrary link. For
user assistance, contact<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll-free at
(866) 208-3676 or for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller, 888 First St., NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. He may be reached by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>,
by fax at<PHONE_NUMBER>, and by e-mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the
requirements of FERC-65A ``Exemption Notification of Holding Company
Status'' (OMB No. 1902-0216) is used by the Commission to implement the
statutory provisions of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005
(PUHCA 2005). Among other things, PUHCA 2005 was intended to give the
Commission access to books and records relevant to costs incurred by a
public utility or natural gas company which are necessary or
appropriate for the protection of utility customers with respect to
jurisdictional rates. The Commission has allowed for an exemption from
this requirement if the books, accounts, memoranda, and other records
of any person are not relevant to the jurisdictional rates of a public
utility or natural gas company; or if any class of transactions is not
relevant to the jurisdictional rates of a public utility or natural gas
company. Commission regulations in 18 CFR 366.3 describe the criteria
in more specificity.
    Commission regulations in 18 CFR 366.4 designate the use of FERC-
65A for exemption requests. Filings may be made submitted in hardcopy
or electronically through the Commission's Web site.

ACTION: The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the
current expiration date.
    Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this collection is
estimated as:

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                                                                     Number of    Average burden   Total annual
              Number of  respondents  annually (1)                 responses per     hours per     burden  hours
                                                                  respondent (2)   response (3)     (1)x(2)x(3)
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10..............................................................               1               1              10
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    The estimated total cost to respondents is $607.62. [10 hours
divided by 2080 hours \1\ per year, times $126,384 \2\ equals $607.62].
The average cost per respondent is $60.76.
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    \1\ Number of hours an employee works each year.
    \2\ Average annual salary per employee.
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    The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide
the information including: (1) Reviewing instructions; (2) developing,
acquiring, installing, using technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, disclosing
and providing information; (3) adjusting the existing ways to comply
with any previously applicable filing instructions and requirements;
(4) training personnel to respond to a collection of information; (5)
searching data sources; (6) completing and reviewing the collection of
information; and (7) transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the
information.
    The cost estimate for respondents is based upon salaries for
professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect
overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to
providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost
for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs
incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs
apply to activities which benefit the whole organization rather than
any one particular function or activity.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the information collection is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the
Commission; (2) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate of the
proposed information collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used to calculate the reporting burden; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to
be collected.

Kimberly Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-24492 Filed 10-14-08; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 7518-016]

Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe; Notice
of Application for Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions
To Intervene, and Protests

    On November 27, 2013, Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. (Erie or
transferor) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (Tribe or transferee)
filed an application to transfer the license for the Hogansburg
Hydroelectric Project No. 7518, located on the St. Regis River in
Franklin County, New York. That same day, the Tribe (as a prospective
licensee) filed an application to surrender the project license and to
decommission and remove the project dam. On January 21, 2015, Erie and
the Tribe filed a letter requesting that the Commission construe their
November 27, 2013 filings as a request to partially transfer the
license for the Hogansburg Project to add the Tribe as a co-licensee.
    Erie and the Tribe now contemplate a two-step process where the
Tribe would first become a co-licensee, and would subsequently
surrender the license and decommission the project facilities, with
Erie remaining a co-licensee. This notice applies only to the partial
transfer request. If the partial transfer is approved, the Commission
will solicit comments and review the surrender and decommissioning
request in a separate proceeding.
    Applicant Contacts: For Transferor: Mr. John A. Whittaker, IV,
Winston & Strawn LLP, 1700 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20006, Phone:
202-282-5766, Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For Transferee: Mr. John J.
Privitera, McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams, P.C., 677 Broadway,
Albany, NY 12207, Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>, Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests:
30 days from the date that the Commission issues this notice. The
Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions
to intervene, comments, and protests using the Commission's eFiling
system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior
registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information
at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should
include docket number P-7518-016.

    Dated: February 6, 2015.
 Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-02933 Filed 2-11-15; 8:45 am]
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