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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0236]

Commercial Driver's License: Florida Department of Highway Safety
and Motor Vehicles; Application for Exemption

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

ACTION: Notice of application for exemption; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that the Florida Department of Highway Safety
and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has applied for an exemption from the
commercial driver's license (CDL) skills testing regulation requiring
the three-part CDL skills test to be administered and successfully
completed in the following order: pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle
control skills, and on-road skills. The FLHSMV is seeking an exemption
to allow the tester, at their discretion, to continue testing an
applicant who fails the pre-trip inspection or basic vehicle controls
segments of the CDL test and allow the applicant to come back at a
later date to retake the failed segment(s) only. FMCSA requests public
comment on the applicant's request for exemption.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 4, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Number FMCSA-2023-0236 by any of the following
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. See the
Public Participation and Request for Comments section below for further
information.
     Mail: Dockets Operations, 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.
E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number
(FMCSA-2023-0236) 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 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. To
be sure someone is there to help you, please call<PHONE_NUMBER> or
(202) 366-9826 before visiting Dockets Operations.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its exemption process. DOT
posts these comments, 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 under the ``Department
Wide System of Records Notices'' link at https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/privacy/privacy-act-system-records-notices. The comments are posted without edit and are searchable by the
name of the submitter.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard Clemente, Driver and
Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle
Safety Standards, FMCSA;<PHONE_NUMBER>; [email protected]. If
you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket,
contact Dockets Operations at<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-2023-0236), 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-2023-0236'' in the keyword box, and click
``Search.'' Next, sort the results by ``Posted (Newer-Older),'' choose
the first notice listed, click the ``Comment'' button, and type your
comment into the text box on the following screen. Choose whether you
are submitting your comment as an individual or on behalf of a third
party and then submit. If you submit your comments by mail or hand
delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11
inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. 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.

Confidential Business Information (CBI)

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure.
If your comments responsive to the notice contain commercial or
financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you
actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to the
notice, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission that
constitutes CBI as ``PROPIN'' to indicate it contains proprietary
information. FMCSA will treat such marked submissions as confidential
under the Freedom of Information Act, and they will not be placed in
the public docket of the notice. Submissions containing CBI should be
sent to Brian Dahlin, Chief, Regulatory Evaluation Division, Office of
Policy, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001 or
via email at [email protected]. At this time, you need not send a
duplicate hardcopy of your electronic CBI submissions to FMCSA
headquarters. Any comments FMCSA receives not specifically designated
as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this notice.

II. Legal Basis

    FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b) to grant
exemptions from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
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
provide an opportunity for public comment on the request.
    The Agency reviews safety analyses and public comments submitted
and determines whether granting the exemption would likely maintain a
level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be
achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305(a)). The Agency must
publish its decision in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(b)). If
granted, the notice will identify the regulatory provision from which
the applicant will be exempt, the effective period, and all terms and
conditions of the exemption (49 CFR 381.315(c)(1)). If the exemption is
denied, the notice will explain the reason for the denial (49 CFR
381.315(c)(2)). The exemption may be renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)).

III. Applicant's Request

    The FLHSMV seeks an exemption from the requirement in 49 CFR
383.133(c)(6) which requires the three-part CDL test be administered
and successfully completed in the following order: pre-trip inspection,
basic vehicle control skills, and on-road skills. Florida operates as a
third-party testing state, where nearly all CDL skills tests are
conducted by third-party testers. If an applicant fails one segment of
the test, they cannot attempt the next segment(s) and must return on a
different day to retake all three parts of the test. The FLHSMV is
seeking an exemption to allow the tester, at their discretion, to
continue testing an applicant who fails the pre-trip inspection or
basic vehicle controls segments of the test and allow the applicant to
come back at a later date to retake only the failed segment(s). The
applicant cites that the most failed segment of the test is the pre-
trip inspection, and if the exemption is granted, the tester could
continue to test basic vehicle control skills and on-road skills in
this instance. If the CDL applicant passed these other portions of the
test, they could return at a later date and retake just the pre-trip
inspection portion of the test. The exemption applicant further states
that, if granted, the exemption would allow their compliance staff to
better utilize their time and resources in completing the required
monitoring of third-party testers. FLHSMV believes the exemption would
not compromise safety, because the decision to continue with the test
would reside with certified, experienced testers. The FLHSMV also notes
that,

with the implementation of the Federal Entry-Level Driver Training
regulations, most applicants being tested have been certified as
proficient in operating commercial motor vehicles, having completed
behind-the-wheel training that prepares them to safely operate a
commercial motor vehicle during the on-road portion of the CDL skills
test.
    A copy of the FLHSMV's application for exemption is available for
review in the docket for this notice.

IV. Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), FMCSA requests public
comment from all interested persons on FLHSMV's application for an
exemption from the requirement in 49 CFR 383.133(c)(6) that the CDL
skills test must be administered and successfully completed in the
following order: pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control skills, and
on-road skills. All comments received before the close of business on
the comment closing date indicated at the beginning of this notice will
be considered and will be available for examination in the docket at
the location listed under the Addresses section of this notice.
Comments received after the comment closing date will be filed in the
public docket and will be considered to the extent practicable. In
addition to late comments, FMCSA will also continue to file, in the
public docket, relevant information that becomes available after the
comment closing date. Interested persons should continue to examine the
public docket for new material.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas and Oil Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP23-1048-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing: Penalty Revenue Crediting Report
from January through June 2023 to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 9/22/23.
    Accession Number: 20230922-5021.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/4/23.

    Docket Numbers: RP23-1049-000.
    Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing: Annual Cash-Out Report Period
Ending July 31, 2023 to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 9/22/23.
    Accession Number: 20230922-5057.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/4/23.

    Docket Numbers: RP23-1050-000.
    Applicants: Wyoming Interstate Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Agreement Housekeeping Filing
to be effective 11/1/2023.
    Filed Date: 9/22/23.
    Accession Number: 20230922-5095.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/4/23.

    Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a
complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with
Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211,
385.214, or 385.206) 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.

Filings in Existing Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP23-789-001.
    Applicants: Kinetica Deepwater Express, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing: Settlement Compliance Filing to be
effective 11/1/2023.
    Filed Date: 9/22/23.
    Accession Number: 20230922-5056.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/4/23.

    Any person desiring to protest in any the above proceedings must
file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Regulations (18
CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified
comment date.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system
(https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp) by querying
the docket number.
    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>.
    For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>. The Commission's Office of Public Participation
(OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in
Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including
landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and
others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission
processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such
as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at<PHONE_NUMBER> or [email protected].

    Dated: September 22, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-21257 Filed 9-27-23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER18-2246-000]

Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing
Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization: Heartland
Divide Wind Project, LLC

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Heartland Divide Wind Project, LLC's application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such
application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is September 19, 2018.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for electronic review in the
Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an
eSubscription link on the website that enables subscribers to receive
email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s).
For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
[email protected] or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: August 30, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notification of Policy Revisions and Requests for Comments on the
Percentage of Fabrication and Assembly that Must be Completed by an
Amateur Builder To Obtain an Experimental Airworthiness Certificate for
an Amateur-Built Aircraft; Extension of Comment Period

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

ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a second extension of the comment period
for the proposed revisions to Chapter 4, Special Airworthiness
Certification, Section 9 of the FAA Order 8130.2F, Airworthiness
Certification of Aircraft and Related Products, and Advisory Circular
(AC) 20-27G, Certification and Operation of Amateur-Built Aircraft.
These and other related documents are located on the FAA main Web page.
The Web link is: http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs/display_docs/
index.cfm?Doc_Type=Pubs.

DATES: Please submit your comments on or before December 15, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments via e-mail to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>via fax to<PHONE_NUMBER> (ATTN: Miguel
Vasconcelos, AIR-230), via mail or hand delivery to: Production and
Airworthiness Division (AIR-200), Federal Aviation Administration (Room
815), 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Miguel
Vasconcelos.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Paskiewicz, Manager, Production
and Airworthiness Division, AIR-200, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591; Telephone number:
(202) 267-8361.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On July 15, 2008 (73 FR 40652), the FAA published a notice
requesting comments on proposed changes to FAA Order 8130.2F and
Advisory Circular (AC) 20-27G, as well as comments on the percentage of
fabrication and assembly that must be completed by an amateur builder
to obtain an experimental airworthiness certificate for an amateur-
built aircraft; The comment close date of August 15, 2008 was not
specifically posted in that notice and was only available on the FAA
website, also commenters requested more review time. As a result, the
FAA decided to extend the comment period by 45 days to September 30,
2008. However, the reference materials (Order and AC) may have been
inadvertently removed from the FAA's Web site for several days during
the full 45 day comment period (August 15 until September 30).
Therefore, the FAA has decided to reopen the comment period for an
additional 45 days. This extension will allow the public to participate
in the process and provide the FAA with more in-depth comments on the
proposed changes.

    Issued in Washington, DC on October 28, 2008.
Frank Paskiewicz,
Manager, Production and Airworthiness Division.
[FR Doc. E8-26021 Filed 10-30-08; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:
    Docket Numbers: EG15-41-000.
    Applicants: Recurrent Energy, LLC.
    Description: Self-Certification of EG or FC of Recurrent Energy,
LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/9/15.
    Accession Number: 20150109-5211.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/15.

    Docket Numbers: EG15-42-000.
    Applicants: Recurrent Energy, LLC.
    Description: Self-Certification of EG or FC of Recurrent Energy,
LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/9/15.
    Accession Number: 20150109-5216.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/15.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:
    Docket Numbers: ER13-769-000.
    Applicants: Entergy Mississippi, Inc.
    Description: eTariff filing per 35.19a(b): EMI-EAI Refund Report in
ER13-769 to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 1/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20150108-5223.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-770-000.
    Applicants: Entergy Louisiana, LLC.
    Description: eTariff filing per 35.19a(b): ELL-EAI Refund Report in
ER13-769 to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 1/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20150108-5222.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1569-002; ER10-2616-007; ER11-4398-003; ER11-
4400-004; ER10-3247-008; ER14-922-002; ER14-883-003; ER14-924-002.

    Applicants: Dynegy Energy Services, LLC, Dynegy Marketing and
Trade, LLC, Dynegy Midwest Generation, LLC, Dynegy Power Marketing,
LLC, Electric Energy, Inc., Illinois Power Generating Company, Illinois
Power Marketing Company, Illinois Power Resources Generating, LLC.
    Description: Updated Market Power Analysis in the Central Region of
the Dynegy Inc. MBR subsidiaries under ER14-1569, et. al.
    Filed Date: 12/23/14.
    Accession Number: 20141223-5363.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/24/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2138-002.
    Applicants: Limon Wind III, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of Limon Wind
III, LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20150108-5228.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2751-001.
    Applicants: Xcel Energy Southwest Transmission Company, LLC.
    Description: Formula Rate [Pro Forma] Compliance Filing of Xcel
Energy Southwest Transmission Company, LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20150108-5244.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2751-002.
    Applicants: Xcel Energy Southwest Transmission Company, LLC.
    Description: Affiliate Cost Allocation Compliance Filing of Xcel
Energy Southwest Transmission Company, LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20150108-5259.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2752-001.
    Applicants: Xcel Energy Transmission Development Company, LLC.
    Description: Formula Rate [Pro Forma] Compliance Filing of Xcel
Energy Transmission Development Company, LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20150108-5254.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2752-002.
    Applicants: Xcel Energy Transmission Development Company, LLC.
    Description: Affiliate Cost Allocation Compliance Filing of Xcel
Energy Transmission Development Company, LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20150108-5260.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2956-003.
    Applicants: Hoopeston Wind, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment per 35.17(b): hoopeston mbra
amendment 4th supplement 1.8.15 to be effective 1/8/2015.
    Filed Date: 1/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20150108-5219.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/20/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2956-004.
    Applicants: Hoopeston Wind, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment per 35.17(b): hoopeston mbra
amendment format correction 1.9 to be effective 1/9/2015.
    Filed Date: 1/9/15.
    Accession Number: 20150109-5084.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/20/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-106-000.
    Applicants: Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company, West Penn
Power Company, The Potomac Edison Company, Monongahela Power Company,
Pennsylvania Electric Company, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: eTariff filing per 35.19a(b): First Energy TOs submit
Refund Report under Docket No. ER15-106-000 to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 1/9/15.
    Accession Number: 20150109-5147.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-135-001.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Compliance filing per 35: Compliance Filing per
December 19, 2014 Order in Docket No. ER15-135-000 to be effective 12/
19/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/9/15.
    Accession Number: 20150109-5155.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-600-002.
    Applicants: ISO New England Inc.
    Description: Tariff Amendment per 35.17(b): Amendment to
Information Policy to be effective 2/9/2015.
    Filed Date: 1/9/15.
    Accession Number: 20150109-5095.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/20/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-605-001.
    Applicants: Solea PJM, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment per 35.17(b): Amended MBR Tariff
Filing to be effective 2/1/2015.
    Filed Date: 1/9/15.
    Accession Number: 20150109-5092.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-833-000.
    Applicants: Xcel Energy Services Inc.
    Description: Petition of Xcel Energy Transmission Holding Company,
LLC for Waiver of Affiliate Transaction Pricing Rule.
    Filed Date: 1/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20150108-5235.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-834-000.
    Applicants: Illinois Municipal Electric Agency.
    Description: Request of the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency for
a Limited Waiver of Tariff Provisions.
    Filed Date: 1/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20150108-5236.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-835-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) rate filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): 2015-
01-09_SA 1830 Duke Energy Certificate of Concurrence to be effective
11/10/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/9/15.
    Accession Number: 20150109-5156.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-836-000.
    Applicants: Entergy Louisiana, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) rate filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): ELL
MSS-4 Agreements to be effective 12/24/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/9/15.
    Accession Number: 20150109-5161.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-837-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) rate filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): 2015-
01-09_Entergy Succession SA 863 & SA 890 to be effective 12/19/2013.
    Filed Date: 1/9/15.
    Accession Number: 20150109-5222.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER88-31-008; ER88-32-008; EL88-1-009.
    Applicants: Indiana Michigan Power Company.
    Description: Report for 2014 on review of nuclear decommissioning
costs and FERC wholesale requirement customer contributions of Indiana
Michigan Power Company.
    Filed Date: 1/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20150108-5263.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/15.

    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: January 9, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC
20549-0213.

Extension:
    Rule 19b-4 and Form 19b-4; OMB Control No. 3235-0045; SEC File
No. 270-38.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and
Budget for extension and approval.
     Rule 19b-4 (17 CFR 240.19b-4) and Form 19b-4--Filings with
respect to proposed rule changes by self-regulatory organizations.
    Section 19(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') (15
U.S.C. 78s(b)) requires each self-regulatory organization (``SRO'') to
file with the Commission copies of any proposed rule, or any proposed
change in, addition to, or deletion from the rules of such SRO. Rule
19b-4 implements the requirements of Section 19(b) by requiring the
SROs to file their proposed rule changes on Form 19b-4 and by
clarifying which actions taken by SROs are deemed proposed rule changes
and so must be filed pursuant to Section 19(b).
    The collection of information is designed to provide the Commission
with the information necessary to determine, as required by the Act,
whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act and the
rules thereunder. The information is used to determine if the proposed
rule change should be approved or if proceedings should be instituted
to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved.
    The respondents to the collection of information are self-
regulatory organizations (as defined by the Act), including national
securities exchanges, national securities associations, registered
clearing agencies and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
    Twenty-two respondents file an average total of 1,279 responses per
year. Each response takes approximately 23.22 hours to complete. Thus,
the estimated annual response burden is 29,698 hours. At an average
cost per response of $6,150.31, the resultant total related cost of
compliance for these respondents is $7,866,246 per year (1,279
responses x $6,150.31/response = $7,866,246).
    Compliance with Rule 19b-4 is mandatory. Information received in
response to Rule 19b-4 shall not be kept confidential; the information
collected is public information.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Commission, including whether the information
shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's
estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in
writing within 60 days of this publication.
    Comments should be directed to: R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley
Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or send
an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Comments must be submitted within
60 days of this notice.

    Dated: November 23, 2007.
Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2020-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2071]

Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists communities where the addition or
modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths,
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or
the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard
determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and
where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for
each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical
data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have
been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through
issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal
Regulations. The LOMR will be used by insurance agents and others to
calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings
and the contents of those buildings. For rating purposes, the currently
effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used
for all new policies and renewals.

DATES: These flood hazard determinations will be finalized on the dates
listed in the table below and revise the FIRM panels and FIS report in
effect prior to this determination for the listed communities.
    From the date of the second publication of notification of these
changes in a newspaper of local circulation, any person has 90 days in
which to request through the community that the Deputy Associate
Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation reconsider the changes. The
flood hazard determination information may be changed during the 90-day
period.

ADDRESSES: The affected communities are listed in the table below.
Revised flood hazard information for each community is available for
inspection at both the online location and the respective community map
repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current
effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for
comparison.
    Submit comments and/or appeals to the Chief Executive Officer of
the community as listed in the table below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email)
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance
eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The specific flood hazard determinations are
not described for each community in this notice. However, the online
location and local community map repository address where the flood
hazard determination information is available for inspection is
provided.
    Any request for reconsideration of flood hazard determinations must
be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer of the community as listed
in the table below.
    The modifications are made pursuant to section 201 of the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are in accordance
with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.,
and with 44 CFR part 65.
    The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management
measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show
evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified
for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
    These flood hazard determinations, together with the floodplain
management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are
required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must
change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their
floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact
stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by
other Federal, State, or regional entities. The flood hazard
determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
    The affected communities are listed in the following table. Flood
hazard determination information for each community is available for
inspection at both the online location and the respective community map
repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current
effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for
comparison.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Michael M. Grimm,
Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                                            Chief executive officer  of                                   Online location of letter  of map                           Community
         State and county          Location and  case No.            community              Community map  repository                 revision                Date of  modification      No.
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Arizona:
    Maricopa.....................  City of Goodyear (20-   The Honorable Georgia Lord,    Engineering and Development    https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Jan. 15, 2021.........       040046
                                    09-0477P).              Mayor, City of Goodyear, 190   Services, 14455 West Van       advanceSearch.
                                                            North Litchfield Road,         Buren Street, Suite D101,
                                                            Goodyear, AZ 85338.            Goodyear, AZ 85338.

    Maricopa.....................  City of Scottsdale (20- The Honorable W.J. ``Jim''     Planning Records, 7447 East    https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 12, 2021.........       045012
                                    09-0557P).              Lane, Mayor, City of           Indian School Road, Suite      advanceSearch.
                                                            Scottsdale, 3939 North         100, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
                                                            Drinkwater Boulevard,
                                                            Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
    Maricopa.....................  Town of Fountain Hills  The Honorable Ginny Dickey,    Town Hall, 16705 East Avenue   https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Jan. 15, 2021.........       040135
                                    (20-09-1429P).          Mayor, Town of Fountain        of the Fountains, Fountain     advanceSearch.
                                                            Hills, 16705 East Avenue of    Hills, AZ 85268.
                                                            the Fountains, Fountain
                                                            Hills, AZ 85268.
    Maricopa.....................  Unincorporated Areas    The Honorable Clint L.         Flood Control District of      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Jan. 15, 2021.........       040037
                                    of Maricopa County      Hickman, Chairman, Board of    Maricopa County, 2801 Wets     advanceSearch.
                                    (20-09-1429P).          Supervisors, Maricopa          Durango Street, Phoenix, AZ
                                                            County, 301 West Jefferson     85009.
                                                            Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009.
    Yavapai......................  Town of Prescott        The Honorable Kell Palguta,    Town Hall, Engineering         https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Jan. 27, 2021.........       040121
                                    Valley (20-09-0254P).   Mayor, Town of Prescott        Division, 7501 East Civic      advanceSearch.
                                                            Valley, Civic Center, 7501     Circle, Prescott Valley, AZ
                                                            East Skoog Boulevard, 4th      86314.
                                                            Floor, Prescott Valley, AZ
                                                            86314.
    Yavapai......................  Unincorporated Areas    The Honorable Craig L. Brown,  Yavapai County Flood Control   https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Jan. 27, 2021.........       040093
                                    of Yavapai County (20-  Chairman, Board of             District, 1120 Commerce        advanceSearch.
                                    09-0254P).              Supervisors, Yavapai County,   Drive, Prescott, AZ 86305.
                                                            1015 Fair Street, Prescott,
                                                            AZ 86305.
California: San Luis Obispo......  City of El Paso de      The Honorable Steven W.        City Hall, 1000 Spring         https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 18, 2021.........       060308
                                    Robles (20-09-0780P).   Martin, Mayor, City of El      Street, Paso Robles, CA        advanceSearch.
                                                            Paso de Robles, 1000 Spring    93446.
                                                            Street, Paso Robles, CA
                                                            93446.
Hawaii: Honolulu.................  City and County of      The Honorable Kirk Caldwell,   Department of Planning and     https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Jan. 4, 2021..........       150001
                                    Honolulu (20-09-        Mayor, City and County of      Permitting, 650 South King     advanceSearch.
                                    0544P).                 Honolulu, 530 South King       Street 1st Floor, Honolulu,
                                                            Street Room 306, Honolulu,     HI 96813.
                                                            HI 96813.
Indiana: Hancock.................  Unincorporated Areas    Mr. John Jessup, District 1,   Hancock County Government      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 4, 2021..........       180419
                                    of Hancock County (20-  Hancock County Commissioner    Building, 111 South American   advanceSearch.
                                    05-0636P).              111 South American Legion      Legion Place, Greenfield, IN
                                                            Place, Suite 219 Greenfield,   46140.
                                                            IN 46140.
Kansas:
    Johnson......................  City of Leawood (20-07- The Honorable Peggy J. Dunn,   City Hall, 4800 Town Center    https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 10, 2021.........       200167
                                    0997P).                 Mayor, City of Leawood, 4800   Drive, Leawood, KS 66211.      advanceSearch.
                                                            Town Center Drive, Leawood,
                                                            KS 66211.
    Leavenworth..................  City of Basehor (20-07- The Honorable David Breuer,    City Hall, 2620 North 155th    https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 17, 2021.........       200187
                                    1354P).                 Mayor, City of Basehor, P.O.   Street, Basehor, KS 66007.     advanceSearch.
                                                            Box 406, Basehor, KS 66007.
Michigan: Wayne..................  Township of Huron (20-  Mr. David Glaab, Supervisor,   Township of Huron, 29950       https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 18, 2021.........       260545
                                    05-1619P).              Township of Huron, The Huron   Huron River Drive, New         advanceSearch.
                                                            Township Office, 29950 Huron   Boston, MI 48164.
                                                            River Drive, New Boston, MI
                                                            48164.
Missouri:
    Jackson......................  City of Kansas City     The Honorable Quinton Lucas,   Federal Office Building, 911   https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Oct. 6, 2020..........       290173
                                    (20-07-0962P).          Mayor, City of Kansas City,    Walnut Street, Kansas City,    advanceSearch.
                                                            City Hall, 414 East 12th       MO 64106.
                                                            Street, Kansas City, MO
                                                            64106.
    St. Louis....................  City of Bridgeton (20-  The Honorable Terry Briggs,    Government Center, 12355       https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 26, 2021.........       290339
                                    07-0235P).              Mayor, City of Bridgeton,      Natural Bridge Road,           advanceSearch.
                                                            12355 Natural Bridge Road,     Bridgeton, MO 63044.
                                                            Bridgeton, MO 63044.
Nebraska: Lancaster..............  Unincorporated Areas    Mr. Sean Flowerday, Board      Lancaster County Building &    https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 16, 2021.........       310134
                                    of Lancaster County     Chair, Lancaster County        Safety Department, 555 South   advanceSearch.
                                    (19-07-1293P).          County/City Building, 555      10th Street, Lincoln, NE
                                                            South 10th Street Room 110,    68508.
                                                            Lincoln, NE 68508.

Nevada: Douglas..................  Unincorporated Areas    The Honorable Barry Penzel,    Douglas County, Community      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Jan. 8, 2021..........       320008
                                    of Douglas County (20-  Chairman, Board of             Development, 1594 Esmeralda    advanceSearch.
                                    09-0629P).              Commissioners, Douglas         Avenue, Minden, NV 89423.
                                                            County, P.O. Box 218,
                                                            Minden, NV 89423.
New Jersey: Middlesex............  Township of Old Bridge  The Honorable Owen Henry,      Municipal Building, 1 Old      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Jan. 26, 2021.........       340265
                                    (20-02-1168X).          Mayor, Township of Old         Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ   advanceSearch.
                                                            Bridge, Municipal Building,    08857.
                                                            1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old
                                                            Bridge, NJ 08857.
Ohio: Fairfield..................  City of Lancaster (20-  The Honorable David L.         City Building Department, 121  https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 26, 2021.........       390161
                                    05-2575P).              Scheffler, City Hall, Mayor,   East Chestnut Street,          advanceSearch.
                                                            City of Lancaster, 104 East    Lancaster, OH 43130.
                                                            Main Street, Room 101,
                                                            Lancaster, OH 43130.
Texas:
    Collin.......................  City of Frisco (19-06-  The Honorable Jeff Cheney,     George A. Purefoy Municipal    https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 22, 2021.........       480134
                                    1387P).                 Mayor, City of Frisco,         Center, 6101 Frisco Square     advanceSearch.
                                                            George A. Purefoy Municipal    Boulevard, 3rd Floor,
                                                            Center, 6101 Frisco Square     Frisco, TX 75034.
                                                            Boulevard, Frisco, TX 75034.
    Denton.......................  City of Carrollton (19- The Honorable Kevin Falconer,  Engineering Department, 1945   https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 4, 2021..........       480167
                                    06-3346P).              Mayor, City of Carrollton,     East Jackson Road,             advanceSearch.
                                                            1945 East Jackson Road         Carrollton, TX 75006.
                                                            Carrollton, TX 75006.
    Denton.......................  City of Lewisville (19- The Honorable Rudy Durham,     Engineering Division, 151      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 4, 2021..........       480195
                                    06-3346P).              Mayor, City of Lewisville,     West Church Street,            advanceSearch.
                                                            151 West Church Street         Lewisville, TX 75057.
                                                            Lewisville, TX 75057.
    Lamar........................  City of Paris (19-06-   The Honorable Dr. Steve        City Hall, 135 Southeast 1st   https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 5, 2021..........       480427
                                    4007P).                 Clifford, Mayor, City of       Street, Paris, TX 75460.       advanceSearch.
                                                            Paris, P.O. Box 9037, Paris,
                                                            TX 75461.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2530-057]

Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Assessment

    On November 20, 2020, Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC (White Pine
Hydro) filed an application for a new license for the 10.9-megawatt
Hiram Hydroelectric Project (Hiram Project) (FERC No. 2530). The Hiram
Project is located on the Saco River near the towns of Hiram, Baldwin,
Denmark, and Brownfield in Oxford and Cumberland Counties, Maine. The
project does not occupy federal land.
    In accordance with the Commission's regulations, on January 11,
2021, Commission staff issued a notice that the project was ready for
environmental analysis (REA notice). Based on the information in the
record, including comments filed on the REA notice, staff does not
anticipate that licensing the project would constitute a major federal
action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.
Therefore, staff intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) on
the application to license the Hiram Project.
    The EA will be issued and circulated for review by all interested
parties. All comments filed on the EA will be analyzed by staff and
considered in the Commission's final licensing decision.
    The application will be processed according to the following
schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate.

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Commission issues draft EA................  October 2021.\1\
Comments on EA............................  November 2021.
Modified 4(e) and Fishway Prescriptions...  January 2022.
Issue final EA............................  April 2022.
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    Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to David Turner
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    \1\ The Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) regulations
under 40 CFR 1501.10(b)(1) require that EAs be completed within 1
year of the federal action agency's decision to prepare an EA. This
notice establishes the Commission's intent to prepare an EA for the
Normanskill Project. Therefore, in accordance with CEQ's
regulations, the EA must be issued within 1 year of the issuance
date of this notice.

    Dated: August 4, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Release No. 34-56264; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2007-84]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend the
Position and Exercise Limit Pilot Program

 August 15, 2007.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on August 3, 2007, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``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 substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has
filed the proposal as a ``non-controversial'' rule change pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\
which renders it effective upon filing with the Commission. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
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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).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    NYSE Arca proposes to extend the position and exercise limits pilot
program for equity option contracts and options on the Nasdaq-100
Tracking Stock (``QQQQ'') (``Pilot Program'') through March 1, 2008.
The text of the proposed rule change is available at NYSE Arca, the
Commission's Public Reference Room, and http://www.nysearca.com.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, NYSE Arca 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. NYSE Arca has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections
A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The purpose of this proposal is to extend the period for the
Exchange's Pilot Program relating to standard position and exercise
limits for equity option contracts and for options on QQQQs until March
1, 2008.\5\

Specifically, the Pilot Program increased the applicable position and
exercise limits for equity options and options on the QQQQ in
accordance with the following levels:
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    \5\ The Pilot Program, which was effective upon filing on
February 25, 2005 and subsequently extended, is due to expire on
September 1, 2007. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51286
(March 1, 2005), 70 FR 11297 (March 8, 2005) (SR-PCX-2003-55)
(``Pilot Program Notice''). See also Securities Exchange Act Release
Nos. 55374 (February 26, 2007), 72 FR 9823 (March 5, 2007) (SR-
NYSEArca-19); 54385 (August 30, 2006), 71 FR 53150 (September 8,
2006) (SR-NYSEArca-49); 53350 (February 22, 2006), 71 FR 10582
(March 1, 2006) (SR-PCX-2006-08); and 52263 (August 15, 2005), 70 FR
49003 (August 22, 2005) (SR-PCX-2005-95).
    \6\ Except when the Pilot Program is in effect.

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             limit \6\                          contract limit
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                         13,500                               25,000
                         22,500                               50,000
                         31,500                               75,000
                         60,000                              200,000
                         75,000                              250,000
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                        300,000                              900,000
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    The Exchange believes that extending the Pilot Program until March
1, 2008 is warranted due to the positive feedback from OTP Holders and
for the reasons cited in the original rule filing that proposed the
Pilot Program.\7\ The Exchange has not encountered any problems or
difficulties relating to the Pilot Program since its inception. For
these reasons, the Exchange requests that the Commission extend the
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and, in particular,
the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.\8 \Specifically, the
Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with Section
6(b)(5) of the Act \9\ that requires that the rules of an exchange be
designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to prevent
fraudulent and manipulative acts, to remove impediments to and perfect
the mechanism for a free and open market and a national market system,
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change 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

    Written comments on the proposed rule change were neither solicited
nor received.

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

    Because the foregoing rule change does not: (1) Significantly
affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (2) impose
any significant burden on competition; and (3) become operative for 30
days from the date of this filing, or such shorter time as the
Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \10\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\11\
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) normally may
not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of filing.\12\
However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \13\ permits the Commission to designate
a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of
investors and the public interest. The Exchange has requested that the
Commission waive the 30-day operative delay. The Commission believes
that waiving the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the
protection of investors and in the public interest because it will
allow the Pilot Program to continue uninterrupted. For this reason, the
Commission designates that the proposed rule change become operative
immediately.\14 \
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    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). In addition, Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii) requires that a self-regulatory organization submit to
the Commission written notice of its 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. NYSE Arca has satisfied the five-day pre-filing
requirement.
    \13\ Id.
    \14\ For purposes only of waiving the operative delay, the
Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency,
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission may summarily abrogate 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 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 e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File No. SR-NYSEArca-2007-84 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File No. SR-NYSEArca-2007-84. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all

written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the

Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the
Commission's Public Reference Room, 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 will also be available for inspection and
copying at the principal office of NYSE Arca. 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-NYSEArca-2007-84 and should be submitted on
or before September 12, 2007.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\15\
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    \15\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-16528 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am]

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