[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 47 (Friday, March 9, 2018)]
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[Pages 10528-10530]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-82811; File No. SR-NASDAQ-2018-016]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To
Relocate the Nasdaq Options Market LLC Data Feed Offerings

March 6, 2018.
    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 February 22, 2018, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'' 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 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

    The Exchange proposes to relocate the Nasdaq Options Market LLC
(``NOM'') data feed offerings currently located at Chapter VI, Section
1(a)(3) to Chapter VI, Section 19(a) which is currently reserved, and
entitle it ``Data Feeds.''
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
website at http://nasdaq.cchwallstreet.com, at the principal office of
the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The

Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C
below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to relocate the data feeds currently listed
in Chapter VI, Section 1(a)(3) to Chapter VI, Section 19(a) which is
currently reserved, and entitle it ``Data Feeds.''
    The Exchange considers it is appropriate to move these data feed
offerings to a separate rule to better organize its Rulebook and
facilitate future cross-references. The Exchange notes that the changes
proposed in this filing are of a non-substantive nature.
    Specifically, the Exchange proposes to rename Section 19 as ``Data
Feeds'' and add the definitions for Nasdaq ITCH to Trade Options
(``ITTO'') \3\ and Best of Nasdaq Options (``BONO'') \4\ which are
currently contained at Chapter VI, Section 1(a)(3). The Exchange also
proposes to add an ``and'' to the end of Chapter VI, Section 1(a)(2)
and a cross reference citation to Chapter 19 at Chapter VI, Section
1(a)(3) to point to the proposed rule for the list of data offerings.
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    \3\ The ITTO data feed provides quotation information for
individual orders on the NOM book, last sale information for trades
executed on NOM, and Order Imbalance Information as set forth in NOM
Rules Chapter VI, Section 8.
    \4\ The BONO data feed provides the NOM Best Bid and Offer and
last sale information for trades executed on NOM.
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
``Act''),\5\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5)
of the Act,\6\ in particular, in that it is designed to promote just
and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect
the mechanism for a free and open market and a national market system,
and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest, by
improving the way its Rulebook is organized, providing ease of
reference in locating data feed offerings and providing greater
transparency to its rules. As previously stated, the proposed rule
relocation is non-substantive and is concerned solely with the
administration of the Exchange.
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    In accordance with Section 6(b)(8) of the Act,\7\ the Exchange does
not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on
intermarket or intra-market competition that is not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange's
proposal does not impose an undue burden on competition, rather the
proposal seeks to improve its Rulebook's clarity and make non-
substantive rule changes.
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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

    Because the foregoing 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 for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or
such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \8\ and
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\9\
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \9\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give 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.
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) normally does
not become operative for 30 days after the date of its filing. However,
Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \10\ 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 so that the proposed rule
change will become operative on filing. The Exchange stated that the
proposed rule change promotes the protection of investors and the
public interest by improving the organization and clarity of the
Exchange's Rulebook. Waiver of the operative delay would allow the
Exchange, without delay, to reorganize its Rulebook in a manner that
improves clarity and readability. Therefore, the Commission believes
that waiver of the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. Accordingly, the
Commission hereby waives the operative delay and designates the
proposed rule change operative upon filing.\11\
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    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \11\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission also has considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
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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. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or
disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
File Number SR-NASDAQ-2018-016 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASDAQ-2018-016. 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 website (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 website viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change. Persons submitting
comments are cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal
identifying information from comment submissions. You should submit
only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASDAQ-2018-016, and should
be submitted on or before March 30, 2018.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-04789 Filed 3-8-18; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register: September 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 177)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

46 CFR Parts 10 and 15

[Docket No. USCG-2006-26202]
RIN 1625-AB10

Training and Service Requirements for Merchant Marine Officers

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard amends certain regulations relating to mariner
training and service. These regulatory changes remove the expiration
date of the radar-observer endorsement from the merchant mariner's
license, allow for an apprentice mate of towing vessels to reduce sea-
service time for mate (pilot) of towing vessels by completing
additional approved training, and provide an alternate path to mate
(pilot) of towing vessels for master of steam or motor vessels of any
tonnage that is 200 GRT or less. These changes are intended and
expected to eliminate confusion and provide alternate training and
service requirements for mate (pilot) of towing vessels.

DATES: This final rule is effective October 14, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are part of docket USCG-2006-26202 and are available for inspection or
copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call Commander Kelly Post or Mr. Gerald Miante, CG-5221, Coast Guard,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>. If you have questions on viewing the docket,
call Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Table of Abbreviations
II. Regulatory History
III. Background and Purpose
IV. Discussion of Comments and Changes
V. Regulatory Evaluation
    A. Executive Order 12866
    B. Small Entities
    C. Assistance for Small Entities
    D. Collection of Information
    E. Federalism
    F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
    G. Taking of Private Property
    H. Civil Justice Reform
    I. Protection of Children
    J. Indian Tribal Governments
    K. Energy Effects
    L. Technical Standards
    M. Environment

I. Table of Abbreviations

GRT Gross Register Tons
MMC Merchant Mariner's Credential
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
OSV Offshore Supply Vessel
SNPRM Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
TOAR Towing Officer Assessment Record
TSAC Towing Safety Advisory Committee

II. Regulatory History

    On September 17, 2007, we published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled ``Training and Service Requirements for Merchant Marine
Officers'' in the Federal Register (72 FR 52841). The comment period
closed on December 17, 2007. We received a total of 14 comments on the
NPRM. No public meeting was requested, and none was held.

III. Background and Purpose

    The revisions contained within this final rule: (1) Remove the
expiration date of the radar-observer endorsement from the merchant
mariner's license; (2) Allow for an apprentice mate of towing vessels
to reduce required minimum sea-service time for mate (pilot) of towing
vessels by completing additional approved training; and (3) Provide an
alternate path to mate (pilot) of towing vessels for a master of steam
or motor vessels of any tonnage that is 200 gross register tons (GRT)
or less.
    (1) Radar-observer endorsement: A petition for rulemaking was
submitted to the Coast Guard on March 10, 2005, by an industry working
group called the Mid-America Regional Examination Center Workgroup.
That petition identified problems associated with placing the
expiration date for the radar-observer endorsement on the deck licenses
of mariners operating vessels equipped with radar. The expiration date
for the radar-observer endorsement may be different from the expiration
date of the license itself, causing confusion as to the validity of the
license.
    A license is valid for a five-year period from the date it is
issued by the Coast Guard. A radar-observer endorsement is also valid
for five years, but that period begins after the month in which the
certificate of training is issued. For original licenses, unless the
radar training certificate was issued the month before the license is
issued, the expiration date of the radar endorsement will be different
than the expiration date of the license. For license renewals, existing
46 CFR 10.480(k) provides a one-time opportunity for a mariner to
synchronize the expiration date of the radar endorsement with that of
the license. That section does not, however, account for subsequent
renewals which might also bring the dates out of alignment. The end
result is that, currently, many licenses have conflicting radar
endorsement expiration and license expiration dates printed on them.
    When conflicting dates appear on the license, confusion may result.
Moreover, licenses may need to be prematurely renewed or reissued with
the new radar observer endorsement date when the mariner obtains a new
radar training certificate. If the radar observer endorsement date is
not printed on the license, this confusion would be avoided.
    In reviewing the industry recommendation, it was recognized that
changing the requirement would simplify the process of issuing the
license and ease the burden on the Coast Guard, industry, and schools
providing the training. Mariners will still be required to keep their
radar-observer training current, but an endorsement evidencing that
training will no longer be printed on their licenses. While they will
still be required to hold current

radar training certificates to man vessels equipped with radar, as
specified in 46 CFR 15.815, they will have up to 48 hours to produce a
copy of their certificate upon request of the Coast Guard or other
appropriate Federal agency.
    (2) Training programs: A petition submitted by Kirby Towing Co.
dated January 4, 2006, and the Report of the Licensing Implementation
Working Group of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) dated
October 3, 2005, identified difficulties with the service requirements
for certification as a mate (pilot) of towing vessels. According to
Kirby Towing Co. and TSAC, the requirements for an apprentice mate to
become a mate (pilot) of towing vessels unnecessarily restrict and
dampen the use of comprehensive long-term training programs.
    We agree, and the corresponding regulatory change provides mariners
and their employers the flexibility to use training programs, which the
Coast Guard can accept as meeting a portion of the service requirements
for mate (pilot) of towing vessels under 46 CFR 10.465(a).
    (3) Alternate progression: A petition for rulemaking dated February
11, 2005, was submitted by Delta Towing Co. seeking an alternate path
to obtain a license as mate (pilot) of towing vessels, and the Report
of the Licensing Implementation Working Group of TSAC dated October 3,
2005, supported the Delta Towing Co. petition, recommending that the
Coast Guard implement this change as quickly as possible. The petition
recommended a path that could relieve a shortage of qualified towing
vessel personnel, as well as provide alternatives to companies that
operate diverse fleets of vessels (e.g. offshore supply vessels (OSVs)
and towing vessels).
    The corresponding regulatory change provides a voluntary alternate
path for a master of steam or motor vessels of any tonnage that is 200
GRT or less to qualify as a mate (pilot) of towing vessels while still
demonstrating the experience and training that the regulations require.
The alternate path is available for any holder of a master of steam or
motor vessels license, of any route and of any tonnage that is 200 GRT
or less, except for the limited masters licenses specified in
Sec. Sec.  10.429 and 10.456 of this part.
    (4) Relationship to Other Rulemaking Projects: On May 22, 2006, the
Coast Guard published an NPRM and on January 25, 2007, a supplemental
notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM), both of which were entitled
``Consolidation of Merchant Mariner Qualification Credentials.'' Among
other things, that proposed rule would create a single merchant
mariner's credential (MMC). 71 FR 29462 and 72 FR 3605. This rulemaking
makes changes to some of the same regulatory text, and was closely
coordinated with the MMC project to ensure that there are no conflicts.

IV. Discussion of Comments and Changes

    We received a total of 14 comments on the NPRM.
    (1) Radar-observer endorsement: The rulemaking removes the
requirement in 46 CFR 10.480(g) for the month and year of the
expiration of the radar-observer endorsement to appear on the license.
This change eliminates the appearance that a license expires early when
the radar-observer endorsement expires. The regulatory change does not
affect the actual expiration date of either the license or the
endorsement, and does not affect the requirement that the mariner
maintain a current training certificate. This change only eliminates
the requirement that the Coast Guard actually print the expiration date
of the endorsement on the license.
    This rule also removes 46 CFR 10.480(k). That paragraph permits a
one-time extension of the radar observer-endorsement expiration date
for up to two years in order to synchronize that date with the license
expiration date. If the expiration date of the radar-observer
endorsement is removed from the license, only one expiration date would
appear on the license, and synchronization for the purpose of avoiding
confusion about the license expiration date is unnecessary.
    Removing this paragraph allows mariners greater flexibility in
managing their training schedules, and reduces the work backlog at the
Coast Guard's regional examination centers and National Maritime
Center. Mariners can submit their licenses for renewal closer to the
actual five-year expiration of the license, rather than the shorter
period that resulted from the need to renew when the radar-observer
endorsement expired.
    Revised Sec.  15.815 also requires mariners to have certificates of
training readily available. Although the expiration date will no longer
appear on the license, inspection teams, incident investigators,
employers, and any appropriate Federal agency representative must still
be able to see proof that a mariner is currently qualified as a radar-
observer. This change facilitates enforcement of qualification
requirements while providing mariners flexibility in the way they
maintain evidence of training. We made minor editorial changes to Sec.
15.815(e), as it was proposed in the NPRM, to clarify that mariners
must carry the original certificate of training or a notarized copy
thereof onboard, or provide a copy of the certificate of training to
the requesting entity within 48 hours.
    All comments that addressed removal of the radar-observer
endorsement expiration date from the license supported that part of the
proposed rule. One comment expressed disagreement with allowing
mariners 48 hours to provide a copy of the radar training certificate
for enforcement purposes. The commenter advised that the radar training
certificate should be produced on demand. We appreciate this concern,
and we will reconsider the 48-hour allowance in the future if it, in
fact, causes significant enforcement problems.
    (2) Training programs: The service requirements in 46 CFR 10.465(a)
and table 10.465-1 are revised to permit mariners to count time
successfully spent in Coast Guard-approved training programs toward the
service requirements for mate (pilot) of towing vessels. We also are
revising 46 CFR 10.304 by adding a new paragraph (j), which provides
that substitution of training in lieu of required service for a license
as mate (pilot) of towing vessels is governed by 46 CFR 10.465(a) and
table 10.465-1.
    The NPRM inadvertently included proposed regulatory text amending
46 CFR 10.464(b) to permit mariners to count time spent in Coast Guard
approved training programs toward the service requirements for a
limited master of towing license. Because that amendment was not
intended and not discussed in the NPRM preamble, the amendment of Sec.
10.464(b) is not included in this rule.
    All of the comments that addressed allowing reduced sea-service
time to qualify for a mate (pilot) of towing vessels license by
completing additional approved training supported that part of the
proposed rule. One comment offered support for the training allowance
``provided that the process of obtaining Coast Guard approval for
proposed courses and training programs are reasonable with uniform and
accessible guidelines for submittal.'' Another commenter agreed that
those who attend approved training for apprentice mate should be given
credit towards the sea-service requirement, but cautioned that
``anything more than day-for-day credit would be overly generous and
not in the best interests of safety.''

    We believe the existing processes for obtaining Coast Guard
approval of training are reasonable. Approval of training is governed
by 46 CFR Part 10, Subpart C--Training Schools With Approved Courses.
The requirements and standards for training approval are contained in
46 CFR 10.302 and 10.303. The actual amount of sea-service credit is
specified in the approval letter for the training course or program,
which has been clarified in a revision to footnote 5 in Table 10.465-1.
Based on an evaluation of various factors, the Coast Guard affords some
training greater sea-service credit than others. The Coast Guard may
grant more than one-for-one credit when appropriate and on a case-by-
case basis, and ensures that safety standards remain high.
    (3) Alternate progression: This rule inserts a new paragraph (e) in
46 CFR 10.465 that allows a master of steam or motor vessels of any
tonnage of 200 GRT or less to become a mate (pilot) of towing vessels
under certain conditions. The new paragraph provides that an applicant
needs three years of service as master of steam or motor vessels of any
tonnage that is 200 GRT or less, completion of a Towing Officer
Assessment Record (TOAR), completion of the towing vessel license
(apprentice mate) exam, and a minimum of 30 days of training and
observation on a towing vessel on the route being sought.
    This rule also adds the words ``a minimum of'' before the existing
words ``30 days of training and observation on towing vessels * * *''
in 46 CFR 10.465(d)(1) and 10.464(f)(1) to make those respective
paragraphs consistent with each other and the new 46 CFR 10.465(e).
This editorial amendment clarifies our intent that individuals may, and
usually will, have more than 30 days of training and observation on
towing vessels.
    In addition, the regulatory language in Sec. Sec.  10.464(f) and
10.465(d) has been revised to make it less confusing. This rule
replaces the descriptive terms ``inspected, self-propelled vessels''
with the actual endorsement title ``master of steam or motor vessels.''
    The voluntary alternate progression provisions generated the most
public interest and discussion in the comments received. Of the 14
comments received, six expressed strong support for the alternate
progression, four expressed concern regarding the alternate
progression, one recommended minor wording changes to the alternate
progression regulatory text without expressing an opinion as to the
merits of the alternate progression, and three comments did not address
the alternate progression. This is in addition to the original petition
for rulemaking from Delta Towing Co. requesting the alternate
progression, and the positive endorsement of TSAC, which expressed
strong support for the alternate progression and recommended that it be
implemented as quickly as possible.
    The proponents of the alternate progression, including TSAC, laud
it as a streamlined mechanism for experienced masters from other
segments of the industry to operate towing vessels. They see it as
facilitating the entry of experienced masters of crewboats, supply
boats, and other small vessels into the towing industry, which is
expected to help alleviate the shortage of towing vessel officers while
maintaining high standards of maritime safety. The proponents view the
alternate progression as a ``win'' for the towing industry by
ultimately making more towing vessel officers available to companies
for employment, and for individual mariners who will now have a more
flexible and viable path to diversify their service.
    The four opponents of the alternate progression are all currently
licensed towing vessel masters. They are concerned that the alternate
progression ``lowers the bar for training'' on towing vessels and
negatively impacts safety. They expressed particular concern with the
requirement of only 30 days training and observation on towing vessels
for the alternate progression candidates. They recommended that the
current towing vessel licensing rules should remain unchanged because
the current rules ensure an appropriate level of training and
qualification for towing vessel officers.
    A comparison of the existing mate (pilot) requirements under 46 CFR
10.465 to the alternate progression revision shows that the level of
experience and training required of the new alternate progression
candidates is equivalent to, or even surpasses, existing requirements.
Currently, under 46 CFR 10.465, a mate (pilot) candidate needs a total
of 30 months sea service, 24 months of which have to be on a towing
vessel. Of the 24 months on a towing vessel, 12 months must be as an
apprentice mate, essentially in trainee status. The other 12 months
could be in any capacity, including unlicensed deckhand. Additionally,
the candidate must complete a TOAR or approved course, and pass an
exam.
    In contrast, under the voluntary alternate progression provided by
this rule, a mate (pilot) of towing vessels candidate needs a total of
36 months as master of a steam or motor vessel that is 200 GRT or less.
This is in addition to the sea service required to obtain that master's
license, which is at least 24 months except as described below. These
sea service requirements together total 5 years, at least 3 years of
which must be as a master of a steam or motor vessel that is 200 GRT or
less.
    A master of Great Lakes and inland vessels not more than 100 GRT is
required to accumulate at least 12 months sea service to obtain a
master's license. This requirement plus at least 3 years as a master of
a steam or motor vessel that is 200 GRT or less produces a total
requirement of 4 years sea service to advance to mate (pilot) under the
alternate progression.
    Additionally, an alternate progression candidate must also complete
a TOAR or approved course, pass an exam, and complete a minimum of 30
days training and observation on towing vessels.
    It should be emphasized that an alternate progression candidate
must serve a minimum of 30 days and complete the TOAR on a towing
vessel. The TOAR is extensive, difficult to complete in only 30 days,
and most people take considerably more time. One commenter, who opposed
the alternate progression, advised that he is a designated examiner,
and that ``* * * it is simply not possible [to complete a TOAR in only
30 days] regardless of the candidate's previous experience!''
    The Great Lakes/Inland TOAR, for example, contains almost 70
different tasks or duties that the candidate must perform proficiently
to the satisfaction of the designated examiner. This must be done on
the towing vessel, and it would be difficult for the candidate to
satisfactorily do it all in only 30 days.
    In summary, to take advantage of the ``alternate progression'' to
mate (pilot), an individual has to be a highly experienced master,
requiring in most cases at least 2 years more sea service, at a higher
level of responsibility, than a mate (pilot) candidate under the
current regulations. The alternate progression includes the exact same
TOAR and exam requirements as the current regulations, and has an
additional requirement of a minimum of 30 days training and observation
on a towing vessel. We anticipate that most alternate progression
candidates may, in fact, have much more than 30 days on a towing vessel
because of the time needed to complete the TOAR.
    In response to the comments opposing the alternate progression, we
have revised the text of 46 CFR 10.465(e) by inserting the words ``a
minimum of'' before the words ``30 days of training and observation on
towing vessels * * *'' This rule also adds the words ``a minimum of''
before the existing words ``30 days of training and observation on

towing vessels * * *'' in 46 CFR 10.465(d)(1) and 10.464(f)(1) to make
those respective paragraphs consistent with the new 46 CFR 10.465(e).
This clarifies our intent that the individual may have more than 30
days of training and observation on towing vessels.
    Another commenter supported the alternate progression, and
recommended two additional modifications to ``broaden its utility
without undermining its fundamental objectives.'' The commenter
recommended allowing mates as well as masters of less than 200 GRT
vessels to be included in the alternate progression, and that alternate
progression candidates be required to have 36 months of service either
``operating under'' or merely ``holding'' a less than 200 GRT license.
    The same commenter advised that the current allowance in 46 CFR
10.465(d) for individuals with licenses more than 200 GRT to operate
towing vessels as a mate (pilot) only requires the individual to hold a
mate (not a master) license more than 200 GRT. The commenter further
advised that, with respect to their second recommendation, there are
mariners who hold less than 200 GRT licenses but are not actually
working ``under the authority'' of the license because they are serving
in unlicensed capacities aboard towing vessels, and recommended that
this time should count for the alternate progression.
    We disagree at this time. A key to the alternate progression to
mate (pilot) of towing vessels for individuals with licenses less than
200 GRT is their level of responsibility while accumulating the
required 3 years of sea service. Someone serving as a master of a less
than 200 GRT vessel for the required 3 years has a higher level of
responsibility than a mate on a less than 200 GRT vessel. This elevates
the quality of the service to an extent that we believe it should be
counted towards mate (pilot) of towing vessel under the alternate
progression. Further, if we change the language to require 36 months
service while ``holding'' or operating under the authority of the
license, that service could have been accumulated in any capacity, with
a lower degree of responsibility than master.
    In order to better clarify that our intent in the NPRM was to count
only time served as a master of vessels 200 GRT or less toward the
alternate progression requirement, we revised Sec.  10.465(e)(1) to
read: ``* * * 36 months of service as a master under the authority of a
license described in paragraph (e) of this section.'' We can reevaluate
the changes recommended by this commenter for future revision of the
regulation after the new rule has been implemented and we have better
data as to the actual success of the alternate progression.
    One commenter expressed support for the alternate progression and
recommended expanding its scope to encompass the limited master of
towing vessels license in 46 CFR 10.464(b). As discussed above, the
NPRM inadvertently included such a provision in the regulatory text.
Because the NPRM preamble did not discuss this change, the public did
not receive adequate notice, and the provision has been removed from
this rule accordingly.
    Additionally, paragraph (b) of 46 CFR 10.464 already allows a
significant reduction in required service in that an apprentice mate
(steersman) can proceed directly to limited master, bypassing mate
(pilot) altogether, with 36 months total service, 18 months of which
must be as an apprentice mate (steersman). We are not prepared to
further alter this already reduced burden at this time, and intend to
reevaluate the limited master of towing vessels' requirements for
future revision after we have data on the implementation of the
alternate progression.
    One commenter, who did not clearly support or oppose the alternate
progression, recommended two specific changes to the proposed
regulation. First, the commenter recommended changing proposed 46 CFR
10.465(e) from ``* * * of any tonnage less than 200 GRT * * *'' to ``of
any tonnage not more than 200 GRT.'' We agree in part, and have changed
Sec.  10.465(e) to read ``* * * of any tonnage that is 200 GRT or less
* * *'' This approach is preferred because the provision should be
broad enough to include licenses authorizing service on vessels of
lesser tonnage.
    Second, the commenter recommended that the word ``appropriate''
should be deleted from proposed 46 CFR 10.465(e)(2) and (3) because it
is too general. We disagree. The word ``appropriate'' is necessary here
because there are different TOARs and different apprentice mate exams,
depending on the route(s) that an applicant seeks to be endorsed on the
license.
    The same commenter also discussed the statement in the NPRM
Regulatory Evaluation (72 FR 52843) that the ``Coast Guard's current
regulations do not count time spent in a rigorous Coast Guard-approved
towing training course toward the minimum service time requirements.''
The commenter pointed out that this language is confusing, particularly
the use of the word ``rigorous'' in this context. We agree that this
language was confusing, and have deleted it in our revised discussion
of training programs in the Regulatory Evaluation below.
    Finally, one commenter, in expressing opposition to the alternate
progression, pointed out an inaccuracy in the preamble language of the
NPRM. Specifically, in the first column of 72 FR 52844, under Benefits,
the Regulatory Evaluation states that ``such a candidate would have
already served approximately five years (sixty months) as a licensed
officer before receiving the endorsement.''
    The commenter correctly advised that a candidate may have five
years of experience, but not necessarily as a licensed officer.
Alternate progression candidates who hold a 100 GRT license, are
required to have 2 years of service in any capacity in the deck
department pursuant to 46 CFR 10.428. Candidates who hold a 200 GRT
near coastal license are required to have 2 years of service, only one
of which must be as a master or mate, and the other year can be in any
capacity in the deck department, pursuant to 46 CFR 10.426. We concur
with the commenter in this regard, and have corrected the preamble
language accordingly.
    We have also clarified in the preamble language above that masters
of Great Lakes and inland vessels not more than 100 GRT only need a
minimum of 4 years total sea service to complete the alternate
progression to mate (pilot), as opposed to 5 years. This is because
they only need 12 months total deck service to obtain their licenses
under 46 CFR 10.455, plus the additional 3 years serving as a master
under their license, to advance to mate (pilot) under the alternate
progression.

V. Regulatory Evaluation

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analysis
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

A. Executive Order 12866

    This rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under section
3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does
not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order. However, we have performed the following
analysis of costs and benefits.
    The rule is divided into three elements: Radar endorsement,
training programs, and alternate progression.

This analysis will consider each of the three elements separately.
Radar Endorsement
    This part of the rule removes the expiration date of the radar-
observer endorsement from the merchant mariner licenses. Previously, 46
CFR 10.480(g) required that the Coast Guard print both the endorsement
and license expiration dates on the merchant mariner license.
    Since the endorsement expiration date is tied to the date training
is completed and the license is generally issued after the training is
completed, the radar-observer endorsement expiration date often
preceded that of the license. The Coast Guard has determined that many
people mistake the radar-observer endorsement expiration date for that
of the license itself. Removing the radar-observer endorsement
expiration date would reduce confusion without affecting safety. Safety
would remain unchanged because mariners and companies would still be
required to keep training records current and readily available. Based
on 2007 data from the Coast Guard's National Maritime Center, we
estimate that the rule will effect about 8000 radar-observer
endorsements per year. This total includes both original and other than
original endorsements.
    Costs: Implementing this element of the rule would impose no
additional cost on the economy. This rule contemplates no change in the
fee paid for a merchant mariner license.
    Benefits: Removing the expiration date from the merchant mariner
license will simplify the process of issuing licenses and reduce
confusion caused by displaying the two expiration dates on the license.
That confusion could be denying some mariners the full five-year term
of their licenses. The rule allows such mariners to maintain the full
five-year term of their mariner's license, giving them greater
flexibility in deciding when to renew their licenses.
Training Programs
    This part of the rule allows applicants for mate (pilot) of towing
vessels to apply time spent in Coast Guard-approved training programs
toward the minimum length of service requirement.
    The Coast Guard's regulations did not count time spent in a Coast
Guard-approved towing training program toward the minimum service time
requirements. Prospective mates (pilots) that elected to take such
training would forego a chance to qualify for their licenses sooner.
The changes reduce this disincentive and therefore encourage more
prospective towing vessel officers to enroll in training programs and
more towing companies and training institutions to establish them. The
Coast Guard believes that increasing the number of approved towing
training program graduates among towing vessel officers could increase
overall towing safety.
    Costs: This element of the rule increases industry and mariner
flexibility. It does not impose mandatory costs on the economy because
towing companies, mariners and training institutions would voluntarily
exercise this flexibility only if they expected that it would make
business sense for them to do so.
    Benefits: The training program part of the rule is expected to lead
to an increase in the number of prospective mates (pilots) enrolling in
Coast Guard-approved towing officer training programs. Such an increase
would improve navigational safety. See the Regulatory Evaluation
section of the NPRM for additional discussion of this subject.
    The Coast Guard already allows applicants for certain engineering
and deck licenses to substitute time spent in a Coast Guard-approved
training course toward service time requirements, as described in 46
CFR 10.304, ``Substitution of training for required service, use of
training-record books, and use of towing officer assessment records.''
The training programs element of the rule extends that flexibility to
applicants for licenses as mate (pilot) of towing vessels.
Alternate Progression
    This part of the new rule allows individuals who have served three
years or longer as a master of steam or motor vessels of any tonnage
that is 200 GRT or less, except for the limited masters' licenses
specified in Sec. Sec.  10.429 and 10.456, to obtain a license as a
mate (pilot) of towing vessels on a particular route after completing a
TOAR, the appropriate apprentice mate exam, and a minimum of a 30-day
period of training and observation on a towing vessel on that route.
    Costs: There are no mandatory costs resulting from this change to
industry or mariners. Mariners would voluntarily take advantage of this
provision only if they would gain a net benefit from doing so.
    Benefits: This rule will increase flexibility for certain mariners.
The alternate progression part of this rule would extend similar
flexibility to a sufficiently experienced master of steam or motor
vessels not more than 200 GRT. The Coast Guard has determined that this
part of the rule will not reduce maritime safety. Candidates eligible
for a license as a mate (pilot) of towing vessels under this rule will
have the same level of knowledge as those seeking a license as a master
of towing vessels because they would be required to pass the same
apprentice mate exam.

B. Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
    As explained previously, the Coast Guard does not expect that the
rule will have a significant economic impact upon operating companies,
some of which are small entities. The Coast Guard does not expect the
rule to have a significant impact upon small businesses. The Coast
Guard likewise expects no significant economic impact upon not-for-
profit organizations or government jurisdictions, because the rule does
not change any requirements for either. Therefore, the Coast Guard
certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

C. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offered to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they could better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247).

D. Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

E. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.

F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 or more in any
one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we
do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

G. Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

H. Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

I. Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or safety that may disproportionately
affect children.

J. Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

K. Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Management and Budget,
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a
significant energy action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement
of Energy Effects under Executive Order 13211.

L. Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g. specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

M. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 5100.1 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
that, under the Instructions, there are no factors in this case that
would limit the use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of
the Instruction. This rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1,
paragraph (34)(c), of the Instruction from further environmental
documentation because this regulation concerns the training,
qualifying, licensing and disciplining of maritime personnel. A final
``Environmental Analysis Check List'' and a final ``Categorical
Exclusion Determination'' are available in the docket where indicated
under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects

46 CFR Part 10

    Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Schools,
Seamen.

46 CFR Part 15

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seamen, Vessels.

0
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 46
CFR parts 10 and 15 as follows:

PART 10--LICENSING OF MARITIME PERSONNEL

0
1. The authority citation for part 10 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103,
and 2110; 46 U.S.C. chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502, 7505, 7701, and
8906; Executive Order 10173; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation 0170.1. Section 10.107 is also issued under the authority
of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

0
2. Amend Sec.  10.304 by adding new paragraph (j) to read as follows:

Sec.  10.304  Substitution of training for required service, use of
training record books, and use of towing officer assessment records.

* * * * *
    (j) Substitution of a training program in lieu of required service
for a license as mate (pilot) of towing vessels is governed by Sec.
10.465(a) and table 10.465-1 of this part.

0
3. In Sec.  10.464--
0
(a) In paragraph (f) introductory text, remove the words ``inspected,
self-propelled'' and add, in their place, the words ``steam or motor'';
and,
0
(b) Revise paragraph (f)(1) to read as follows:

Sec.  10.464  Requirements for licenses as master of towing vessels.

* * * * *
    (f) * * *
    (1) Have a minimum of 30 days of training and observation on towing
vessels for the route being assessed, except as noted in paragraph (e)
of this section; and
* * * * *

0
4. In Sec.  10.465--
0
a. Amend paragraph (a) by adding the following sentence to the end of
the paragraph;
0
b. Revise table 10.465-1 to read as follows;
0
c. In paragraph (d) introductory text, remove the words ``inspected,
self-propelled'' and add, in their place, the words ``steam or motor'';
0
d. Revise paragraph (d)(1) to read as follows; and

0
e. Redesignate existing paragraphs (e) and (f) as paragraphs (f) and
(g) and add new paragraph (e) to read as follows:

Sec.  10.465  Requirements for licenses as mate (pilot) of towing
vessels.

    (a) * * * Time of service requirements as an apprentice mate
(steersman) of towing vessels may be reduced by an amount equal to the
time specified in the approval letter for the completed Coast Guard-
approved training programs.

                                     Table 10.465-1--Requirements for License as Mate (Pilot \1\) of Towing Vessels
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               1                     2                   3                       4                   5                  6                    7
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                                                                                30 days of
                                                                                observation and
                                   Total         TOS \3\ on T/V as                                                training while
        Route endorsed            service         apprentice mate           TOS \3\ on        TOAR \4\ or an      holding master     Subordinate route
                                    \2\           (steersman) \5\        particular route     approved course     (limited) and          authorized
                                                                                pass a limited
                                                                                examination
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(1) OCEANS (O)................          30  12 of 30..................  3 of 12...........  YES...............  YES..............  NC, GL-I
(2) NEAR-COASTAL (NC).........          30  12 of 30..................  3 of 12...........  YES...............  YES..............  GL-I
(3) GREAT LAKES-INLAND (GL-I).          30  12 of 30..................  3 of 12...........  YES...............  YES..............
(5) WESTERN RIVERS (WR).......          30  12 of 30..................  3 of 12...........  YES...............  NO (90-days
                                                                                service
                                                                                required) .
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\1\ For all inland routes, as well as Western Rivers, the license as pilot of towing vessels is equivalent to that as mate of towing vessels. All
  qualifications and equivalencies are the same.
\2\ Service is in months unless otherwise indicated.
\3\ TOS is time of service.
\4\ TOAR is Towing Officers' Assessment Record.
\5\ Time of service requirements as an apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels may be reduced by an amount equal to the time specified in the
  approval letter for a completed Coast Guard-approved training program.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (1) Have a minimum of 30 days of training and observation on towing
vessels for the route being assessed, except as noted in paragraph (b)
of this section; and
* * * * *
    (e) If you hold any license as a master of steam or motor vessels
of any tonnage that is 200 GRT or less, except for the limited masters'
licenses specified in 46 CFR 10.429 and 10.456, then you may obtain an
endorsement as mate (pilot) of towing vessels by meeting the following
requirements:
    (1) Providing proof of 36 months of service as a master under the
authority of a license described in paragraph (e) of this section;
    (2) Successfully completing the appropriate TOAR;
    (3) Successfully completing the appropriate apprentice mate exam;
and
    (4) Having a minimum of 30 days of training and observation on
towing vessels for the route being assessed, except as noted in
paragraph (b) of this section.
* * * * *

Sec.  10.480  [Amended]

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5. Amend Sec.  10.480 as follows:

0
a. In paragraph (f), remove ``Except as provided by paragraph (k) of
this section,''; and
0
b. Remove paragraphs (g) and (k), and redesignate paragraphs (h), (i),
and (j) as (g), (h), and (i), respectively.

PART 15--MANNING REQUIREMENTS

0
6. Revise the authority citation for part 15 to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 3306, 3703, 8101, 8102, 8103,
8104, 8105, 8301, 8304, 8502, 8503, 8701, 8702, 8901, 8902, 8903,
8904, 8905(b), 8906 and 9102; and Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
6. In Sec.  15.815--
0
a. In paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), remove the words ``a valid
endorsement'' and add, in their place, the words ``an endorsement'';
and
0
b. Add new paragraphs (d) and (e) to read as follows:

Sec.  15.815  Radar observers.

* * * * *
    (d) Each person who is required to hold a radar endorsement must
have their certificate of training readily available to demonstrate
that the endorsement is still valid.
    (e) For the purposes of this section, ``readily available'' means
that the mariner must carry the original certificate of training or a
notarized copy thereof onboard. Alternatively, the mariner must provide
a copy of the certificate of training to the requesting entity within
48 hours. The requested material may be delivered either physically,
electronically, or by facsimile.

    Dated: August 27, 2008.
Brian M. Salerno,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety,
Security & Stewardship.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket Nos. FDA-2012-N-0471, FDA-2012-N-0294]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office
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AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is publishing a list of
information collections that have been approved by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FDA PRA Staff, Office of Operations,
Food and Drug Administration, 8455 Colesville Rd., COLE-14526, Silver
Spring, MD 20993-0002<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a list of FDA information
collections recently approved by OMB under section 3507 of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507). The OMB control
number and expiration date of OMB approval for each information
collection are shown in table 1. Copies of the supporting statements
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sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of
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Prescription Drug User Fee Cover Sheet;        0910-0297       3/31/2019
 Form FDA 3397..........................
Food Additives; Food Contact Substances        0910-0495       3/31/2019
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    Dated: March 28, 2016.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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