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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-91248; File No. SR-NYSEAMER-2021-12]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE American LLC; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend
the NYSE American Options Fee Schedule

March 3, 2021.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that, on March 1, 2021, NYSE American LLC (``NYSE American'' or
the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I,
II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the self-
regulatory organization. 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\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
    \3\ 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 amend the NYSE American Options Fee
Schedule (``Fee Schedule'') regarding an incentive program for Market
Makers. The Exchange proposes to implement the fee change effective
March 1, 2021. The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
website at www.nyse.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 self-regulatory organization
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 those statements may be examined at
the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared
summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most
significant parts of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The purpose of this filing is to modify the Fee Schedule to
eliminate an incentive program that was designed to encourage Market
Makers \4\ to increase their Manual volume above a base rate (the
``Step-Up Program''). The Exchange proposes to implement the rule
change on March 1, 2021.
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    \4\ Unless otherwise specified, the term ``Market Makers'' as
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    Currently, the Exchange offers discounts on the standard $0.25 per
contract fee on Manual volume to Market Makers that increase their
Manual volume by a specified percentage of TCADV over their August 2019
volume or, for new Market Makers, that increase Manual volume by a
specified percentage of TCADV above a base level of 15,000 ADV
(``Increased Manual Volume''). Specifically, the Exchange provides an
$0.18 per contract charge on Increased Manual Volume to Market Makers
(excluding Specialists and e-Specialists) \5\ with Increased Manual
Volume of at least 0.15% TCADV and a $0.12 per contract charge on
Increased Manual Volume to Market Makers with Increased Manual Volume
of at least 0.30% TCADV.
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    \5\ Specialists and e-Specialists already pay a rate of $0.18
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    The Exchange adopted the Step-Up Program--a voluntary program--in
October of 2019 to encourage Market Makers to increase Manual volume on
the Exchange.\6\ However, because the Step-Up Program has not been
utilized (and therefore did not achieve its intended effect), the
Exchange proposes to eliminate the Step-Up Program from the Fee
Schedule.\7\
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    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 87404 (October 28,
2019), 84 FR 58772 (November 1, 2019) (SR-NYSEAMER-2019-43) (notice
regarding adoption of the Step-Up Program).
    \7\ See proposed Fee Schedule, Section I.A. (reflecting deletion
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    The Exchange believes that the elimination of the Step-Up Program
would not impact any Market Makers, given that no Market Makers ever
achieved the Increased Manual Volume necessary to qualify for the
discounted rates.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Act,\8\ in general, and furthers the
objectives of Sections 6(b)(4) and (5) of the Act,\9\ in particular,
because it provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues,
fees, and other charges among its members, issuers and other persons
using its facilities and does not unfairly discriminate between
customers, issuers, brokers or dealers.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4) and (5).
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    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change to eliminate
the Step-Up Program from the Fee Schedule is reasonable because this
program has not been utilized and thus has not effectively incented
Market Makers to increase participation in manual executions on the
Exchange. The Exchange believes eliminating an unutilized incentive
program would simplify the Fee Schedule. The Exchange believes that
eliminating the Step-Up Program from the Fee Schedule is equitable and
not unfairly discriminatory because the program would be eliminated in
its entirety and would no longer be available to any Market Maker.

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

    In accordance with Section 6(b)(8) of the Act, the Exchange does
not believe that the proposed rule change would impose any burden on
competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act. Instead, the Exchange believes that the proposed
elimination of the Step-Up Program from the Fee Schedule would not
affect intramarket or intermarket competition because, as discussed

above, the program has not incented Market Makers to increase
participation in manual executions on the Exchange. In addition,
because only those Market Makers that increased their Manual volume by
specified amounts were eligible for discounted rates under the Step-Up
Program, the proposed elimination of the program would remove a
potential burden on competition in that it would level the playing
field for all Market Makers operating on the Exchange.
    The Exchange operates in a highly competitive market in which
market participants can readily favor one of the 16 competing option
exchanges. In such an environment, the Exchange must continually adjust
its fees and rebates to remain competitive with other exchanges and to
attract order flow to the Exchange. The Exchange believes that the
proposed rule change reflects this competitive environment because it
removes an unutilized program that did not achieve its intended purpose
of attracting order flow.

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

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

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

    The foregoing rule change is effective upon filing pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A) \10\ of the Act and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule
19b-4 \11\ thereunder, because it establishes a due, fee, or other
charge imposed by the Exchange.
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of such 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 under
Section 19(b)(2)(B) \12\ of the Act to determine whether the proposed
rule change should be approved or disapproved.
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NYSEAMER-2021-12 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-NYSEAMER-2021-12. 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-NYSEAMER-2021-12, and should be
submitted on or before March 30, 2021.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\13\
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    \13\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP07-105-000]

Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Application

March 26, 2007.
    Take notice that on March 16, 2007, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP
(Gulf South), 20 East Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046, filed in
Docket No. CP07-105-000, an application pursuant to section 7(c) of the
Natural Gas Act (NGA) for an order authorizing Gulf South to lease
260,000 Mcf/day of capacity (Lease Capacity) from Destin Pipeline
Company, L.L.C., with the option to increase the Lease Capacity in
excess of 260,000 Mcf/day, but not more than 700,000 Mcf/day, all as
more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the
Commission and open to public inspection. The instant filing may be
also viewed on the Web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary''

link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the
docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call (866)
208-3676 or TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Pursuant to Section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    Any questions regarding this application may be directed to J. Kyle
Stephens, Director of Certificates, 20 East Greenway Plaza, Houston,
Texas 77046 or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER> or telecopy to 713-544-
3540.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the below listed comment date, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed
electronically via the internet in lieu of paper; see, 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The

Commission strongly encourages electronic filings.
    Comment Date: April 16, 2007.

Philis J. Posey,
Acting Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2018-N-3809]

Sesame as an Allergen in Foods

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) invites data and
other information on the prevalence and severity of sesame allergies in
the United States and the prevalence of sesame-containing foods sold in
the United States that are not required to disclose sesame as an
ingredient. We are taking this action to inform possible regulatory
action on sesame to protect and promote the public health.

DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on this document by
December 31, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments as follows. Electronic comments must
be submitted on or before December 31, 2018. The https://www.regulations.gov electronic filing system will accept comments until
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time at the end of December 31, 2018. Comments
received by mail/hand delivery/courier (for written/paper submissions)
will be considered timely if they are postmarked or the delivery
service acceptance receipt is on or before that date.

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted
electronically, including attachments, to https://www.regulations.gov
will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be
made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment
does not include any confidential information that you or a third party
may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone
else's Social Security number, or confidential business information,
such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your
name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in
the body of your comments, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
     If you want to submit a comment with confidential
information that you do not wish to be made available to the public,
submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the

manner detailed (see ``Written/Paper Submissions'' and
``Instructions'').

Written/Paper Submissions

    Submit written/paper submissions as follows:
     Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for written/paper
submissions): Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
     For written/paper comments submitted to the Dockets
Management Staff, FDA will post your comment, as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified,
as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ``Instructions.''
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2018-N-3809 for ``Sesame as an Allergen in Foods.''
    Received comments, those filed in a timely manner (see ADDRESSES),
will be placed in the docket and, except for those submitted as
``Confidential Submissions,'' publicly viewable at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Dockets Management Staff between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
     Confidential Submissions--To submit a comment with
confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly
available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You
should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information
you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states
``THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.'' We will review
this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in our
consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the claimed
confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be available for
public viewing and posted on https://www.regulations.gov. Submit both
copies to the Dockets Management Staff. If you do not wish your name
and contact information to be made publicly available, you can provide
this information on the cover sheet and not in the body of your
comments and you must identify this information as ``confidential.''
Any information marked as ``confidential'' will not be disclosed except
in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 and other applicable disclosure law.
For more information about FDA's posting of comments to public dockets,
see 80 FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or access the information at:
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-09-18/pdf/2015-23389.pdf.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
the electronic and written/paper comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in
the heading of this document, into the ``Search'' box and follow the
prompts and/or go to the Dockets Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane,
Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol D'Lima, Office of Nutrition and
Food Labeling, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and
Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240-402-
2033.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Food allergies occur when the body's immune system reacts to
certain food proteins (Ref. 1). Allergic reactions to food due to
immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies cause the body to release
inflammatory chemicals and can be particularly severe, leading to
symptoms such as hives, facial swelling, vomiting, wheezing, shock, and
even death. Because there is no cure for food allergies, allergic
consumers must use avoidance to prevent allergic reactions. Successful
avoidance requires, among other things, that allergic consumers and
their caregivers can read and understand the relevant information on
packaged food labels and can identify food allergens in other settings,
such as at retail or food service establishments.
    The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that a
food (other than a raw agricultural commodity) that bears or contains a
``major food allergen'' declare the allergen using its ``common or
usual name.'' A food is misbranded if it contains a major food allergen
and fails to declare that major food allergen on its label using the
major food allergen's common or usual name (section 403(w) of the FD&C
Act). The FD&C Act defines a ``major food allergen,'' in part, as any
of the following:
     Milk,
     Eggs,
     Fish (e.g., bass, flounder, or cod),
     Crustacean shellfish (e.g., crab, lobster, or shrimp),
     Tree nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans, or walnuts),
     Wheat,
     Peanuts, and
     Soybeans.
    See section 201(qq)(1) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)). When
Congress amended the FD&C Act regarding food allergens in 2004, these
eight foods and food groups, out of more than 160 identified food
allergens, accounted for 90 percent of serious food allergic reactions.
We issued guidance in 2006 to help the public understand our
implementation of the amendments, including what foods and
manufacturers are subject to the amendments and labeling requirements
(Ref. 2). We issued another guidance in 2014 to clarify the information
we need when considering whether to exempt certain ingredients derived
from major food allergens from the allergen labeling requirements (Ref.
3). These statutory requirements with respect to a label or labeling
for major food allergens do not alter the authority of the Secretary of
Health and Human Services under the FD&C Act to require a label or
labeling for other food allergens (21 U.S.C. 343 note).
    A common or usual name must accurately identify or describe, in as
simple and direct terms as possible, the basic nature of the food or
its characterizing properties or ingredients and can either be the name
established by common use or the name required by a regulation (21 CFR
102.5). In addition to the specific requirement for allergen labeling,
any food is misbranded unless its label uses: (1) The common or usual
name of the food, if it has one, and (2) the common or usual name of
each ingredient, if the food is made from two or more ingredients
(section 403(i) of the FD&C Act). Thus, the FD&C Act includes other
authorities that assist consumers with a food allergy or other reason
for avoiding an ingredient. For example, the label of a food made with
sugar must declare this ingredient by its common or usual name--
``sugar''--rather than the chemical name ``sucrose'' (see section
403(i) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 343(i))).
    In addition, section 403(x) of the FD&C Act gives us the authority
to issue regulations requiring the disclosure of spices, flavorings,
colorings, and incidental additives that are, or contain, allergens
other than the eight major food allergens. We relied on this authority,
in part, to require the labeling of carmine and cochineal in foods (see
74 FR 207).
    In 2014, the Center for Science in the Public Interest, several
medical professionals, and two consumer advocacy groups submitted a
citizen petition (Ref. 4) requesting, in part, that we issue a rule to
require that sesame seeds and sesame products be regulated in a manner
similar to the manner in which major food allergens are regulated under
the FD&C Act, and specifically to require sesame's disclosure by the
common or usual name ``sesame'' in food labeling. The petition noted,
among other things, that the European Union, Canada, Australia, and New
Zealand require labeling of

sesame and provided scientific information to support the petitioners'
argument that sesame is an allergen of public health concern. The
petition also requested that we add sesame to our list of allergens in
our Compliance Policy Guide, which includes discussion of adulteration
due to insufficient controls to prevent potential allergen cross-
contact (the unintentional incorporation of allergens into foods that
are not intended to include those allergens) (Ref. 5). Since the
citizen petition was posted, more than 750 comments have been submitted
to the docket.
    We are interested in learning more about the prevalence and
severity of sesame allergies in the United States, and the prevalence
of sesame-containing foods sold in the United States that are not
required to disclose sesame as an ingredient. We will consider the data
and other information submitted, along with previously submitted
information, to inform possible steps on sesame as an allergen in food
to protect and promote the public health.

II. Additional Issues for Consideration; Request for Data and
Information

    We invite comment, particularly scientific data and other evidence,
about the following topics:

A. Prevalence of Allergies and Allergic Reactions Due to Sesame in the
United States

    1. What is the prevalence of IgE-mediated sesame food allergies in
the United States? Please provide any studies or data that support your
conclusion, and provide your unit of measure (e.g., ``1 in 10,000
adults''). What is the nature of the allergic response(s) to sesame in
food and what are the impacts on consumers?
    2. How does the prevalence of IgE-mediated sesame food allergies in
the United States compare to the prevalence of IgE-mediated allergies
to the major food allergens? Please provide any studies or data that
support your conclusion.
    3. What proportion of allergic reactions in the United States may
be attributed specifically to exposure to undeclared sesame? Please
provide any studies or data that support your conclusion.
    4. What proportion of allergic reactions to undeclared sesame occur
in response to sesame found in packaged food products versus sesame
found in foods served at retail or food service establishments (e.g.,
restaurants, grocery stores, supermarkets, hospitals, nursing homes,
childcare centers, and temporary food establishments)?
    5. In packaged food products, what proportion of allergic reactions
to sesame is due to:
    a. Sesame in generically listed spices, flavorings, colorings, or
incidental additives;
    b. Sesame used as an ingredient and listed by some other name
(e.g., ``tahini'' rather than ``sesame''); or
    c. Cross-contact?

B. Prevalence and Amounts of Undeclared Sesame in Foods

    1. What are examples of products or product categories that contain
sesame as a spice, flavor, color, or incidental additive and that do
not list ``sesame'' on the product labeling?
    2. What amount or concentration of sesame is in products or product
categories that contain sesame as a spice, flavor, color, or incidental
additive and that do not list ``sesame'' on the product labeling?
Please provide a unit of measure (e.g., ``5 grams of sesame per
kilogram of packaged food product'' or ``50 milligrams of sesame
protein per serving'').
    3. What are examples of products or product categories other than
``spices'' that contain sesame in one of the listed ingredients, but
the common or usual name of that ingredient does not list ``sesame,''
specifically, on the product labeling? Please provide a copy of the
labeling, if available.
    4. What amount or concentration of sesame is in products or product
categories that contain sesame in one of the listed ingredients, but
the common or usual name of that ingredient does not list ``sesame,''
specifically, on the product labeling? Please provide a unit of measure
(e.g., ``5 grams of sesame per kilogram of packaged food product'' or
``50 milligrams of sesame protein per serving'').
    5. What are examples of food products or product categories in
which sesame has been found in a product because of cross-contact?
    6. What amount or concentration of sesame has been found in
products or product categories that contain sesame because of cross-
contact? Please provide a unit of measure (e.g., ``5 grams of sesame
per kilogram of packaged food product'' or ``50 milligrams of sesame
protein per serving'').

C. Possible Costs of Any Future Regulatory Action FDA Might Take
Regarding Sesame

    1. What would the costs be if we established disclosure
requirements for sesame? We are interested in any costs, specifically
those to manufacturers for labeling changes to reflect sesame as an
ingredient, spice, flavor, color, or incidental additive.
    2. What would the costs be to manufacturers to control allergen
cross-contact from sesame and what would the costs be of educating food
managers at retail or food establishments to control for sesame as an
allergen?
    3. What steps have manufacturers taken to eliminate or reduce
cross-contact from sesame and/or sesame-containing ingredients?

III. References

    The following references are on display at the Dockets Management
Staff (see ADDRESSES) and are available for viewing by interested
persons between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; they are also
available electronically at https://www.regulations.gov. FDA has
verified the website addresses, as of the date this document publishes
in the Federal Register, but websites are subject to change over time.

1. FDA. ``Food Allergies: What You Need to Know.'' March 2017.
Available at https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/UCM220117.pdf.
2. ``Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding Food
Allergens, Including the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer
Protection Act of 2004'' (Edition 4). October 2006. Available at
https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/ucm059116.htm.
3. ``Guidance for Industry: Food Allergen Labeling Exemption
Petitions and Notifications.'' May 2014. Available at https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/ucm395494.htm.
4. Docket No. FDA-2014-P-2035, available at https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FDA-2014-P-2035.
5. ``Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 555.250 Statement of Policy for
Labeling and Preventing Cross-contact of Common Food Allergens.''
August 2000. Available at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: October 24, 2018.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Reports, Forms and Record Keeping Requirements; Agency
Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information
Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR
describes the nature of the information collections and their expected
burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period was
published on February 12, 2008 [73 FR 8103].

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 1, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Hardie at the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Rulemaking (NVS-121), 202-366-
6987, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W43-458, Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

    Title: Replaceable Light Source Information Collection, 49 CFR Part
564.
    OMB Number: 2127-0563.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other-for-profit organizations
    Abstract: The information to be collected is in response to 49 CFR
Part 564, ``Replaceable Light Source Information.'' Manufacturers of
modified or original equipment light

sources desiring to use newly designed replaceable light sources in
headlamps are required to submit manufacturing specifications
(dimensional, electrical specification, and marking/designation
information) to the agency. After a short agency review to assure
completeness, the information is placed in the Part 564--Replacable
Light Source Information Docket. The Part 564 Docket is a public docket
available for use by any manufacturer who desires to manufacture
headlamp light sources for highway motor vehicles. In Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108; Lamps, reflective devices and
associated equipment, Part 564 submissions are referenced as being the
source of information regarding the performance and interchangeability
information for legal headlamp light sources, whether original
equipment or replacement equipment. Thus, the submitted information
about headlamp light sources becomes the basis for certification of
compliance with FMVSS No. 108.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 28.

ADDRESSES: Send comments, within 30 days, to the Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725-17th
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention NHTSA Desk Officer.
Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the
Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collected; ways to enhance the quality, utility
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB
receives it within 30 days of publication.

    Issued: March 26, 2008.
Stephen R. Kratzke,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
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Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2021-0445]

Safety Zone; Coast Guard Exercise Area, Hood Canal, Washington

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce regulations for safety zones
surrounding vessels involved in Coast Guard training exercises in Hood
Canal, WA, from August 1, 2021, through August 14, 2021. This
enforcement is necessary to ensure the safety of the maritime public
and vessels near these training exercises. During the enforcement
period, entry into the safety zones is prohibited, unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port or their Designated Representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1339 will be enforced from 8 a.m.
on August 1, 2021, through 5 p.m. on August 14, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of enforcement, call or email Chief Warrant Officer William
Martinez, Sector Puget Sound Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety
zones around vessels involved in Coast Guard training exercises in Hood
Canal, WA, set forth in 33 CFR 165.1339, from 8 a.m. on August 1, 2021,
through 5 p.m. on August 14, 2021. Under the provisions of 33 CFR
165.1339, no person or vessel may enter or remain within 500 yards of
any vessel involved in Coast Guard training exercises while such vessel
is transiting Hood Canal, WA, between Foul Weather Bluff and the
entrance to Dabob Bay, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or
their Designated Representative. In addition, the regulation requires
all vessel operators seeking to enter any of the zones during the
enforcement period to first obtain permission. You may seek permission
by contacting the on-scene patrol commander on VHF channel 13 or 16, or
the Sector Puget Sound Joint Harbor Operations Center at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    You will be able to identify participating vessels as those flying
the Coast Guard Ensign. The Captain of the Port may also be assisted in
the enforcement of the zone by other Federal, state, or local agencies.
The Captain of the Port will issue a general permission to enter the
safety zones if the training exercise is completed before 5 p.m. on
August 14, 2021. In addition to this notice of enforcement in the
Federal Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this
enforcement period via a Local Notice to Mariners.

    Dated: June 23, 2021.
P.M. Hilbert,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Puget Sound.
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Federal Aviation Administration

Office of Commercial Space Transportation: Notice of Availability
and Request for Comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment for
Issuing SpaceX a Launch License for an In-Flight Dragon Abort Test,
Kennedy Space Center, Brevard County, Florida

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, as amended (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality NEPA
implementing regulations, and FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures, the FAA is announcing the availability of and
requesting comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment for Issuing
SpaceX a Launch License for an In-flight Dragon Abort Test, Kennedy
Space Center, Brevard County, Florida (Draft EA).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 31, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be mailed to Daniel Czelusniak,
Environmental Protection Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20591. Comments
may also be submitted by email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Czelusniak, Environmental
Protection Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20591; phone (202)
267-5924; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA is evaluating SpaceX's proposal to
conduct a one-time in-flight Dragon abort test at Kennedy Space
Center's Launch Complex 39A, which would require the FAA to issue a
launch license. Issuing a launch license is considered a Federal action
subject to environmental review under NEPA. Under the Proposed Action,
the FAA would issue a license to SpaceX, which would authorize SpaceX
to conduct the abort test using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle and a Dragon-
2 (i.e., SpaceX's crew version of Dragon). Dragon-2 was developed with
the intent to carry astronauts. The proposed abort test is part of
SpaceX's commercial crew certification process with the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The abort test is
scheduled to occur in 2019.
    Alternatives under consideration include the Proposed Action and
the No Action Alternative. Under the No Action Alternative, the FAA
would not issue a license to SpaceX to conduct the abort test, and
therefore SpaceX would not conduct the abort test.
    The Draft EA evaluates the potential environmental impacts from the
Proposed Action and No Action Alternative on visual effects (including
light emissions); coastal resources; air quality; climate; noise and
noise-compatible land use; biological resources; water resources
(surface waters); hazardous materials, solid waste, and pollution
prevention; and historical, architectural, archeological, and cultural
resources. Potential cumulative impacts are also addressed in the Draft
EA.
    The FAA has posted the Draft EA on the FAA Office of Commercial
Space Transportation website: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast/environmental/nepa_docs/review/launch/.
    The FAA encourages all interested parties to provide comments
concerning the scope and content of the Draft EA. Before including your
address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying
information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment--
including your personal identifying information--may be made publicly
available at any time. While you can ask the FAA in your comment to
withhold from public review your personal identifying information, the
FAA cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 15, 2018.
Daniel Murray,
Manager, Space Transportation Development Division.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13119-000]

Duquesne Light Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing
and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments

March 7, 2008.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 13119-000.
    c. Date filed: February 21, 2008.
    d. Applicant: Duquesne Light Company.
    e. Name of Project: Maxwell Lock & Dam Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: Monongahela River in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
It would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Maxwell Lock & Dam.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Chris P. McClain, Paul C. Rizzo
Associates Inc., 105 Mall Boulevard, Suite 270-E, Monroeville, PA
15146,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene, protests and comments:
60 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be
filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-13119-000) on
any comments or motions filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person in the official service list for the
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Competing Application: Project No. 12910-000, Date Filed: July
30, 2007, Date Issued: November 26, 2007, Competing Applications
Deadline: closed.
    l. Description of Project: The proposed project, using the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers' Maxwell Lock & Dam and operated in a run-of-
river mode, would consist of: (1) A new intake structure; (2) a new
powerhouse containing three generating units with a total installed
capacity of 12 megawatts; (3) a new 13,000-foot long, 34 kilovolt
transmission line; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The proposed Maxwell
Lock & Dam Project would have an average annual generation of 75
gigawatt-hours, which would be used to service its customers.
    m. Locations of Applications: A copy of the application is
available for

inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference
Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426,
or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed on the
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary''
link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the
docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-
free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For TTY, call
(202) 502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and
reproduction at the address in item h above.
    n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    o. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit: A preliminary permit, if
issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed
preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the
preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of
preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts.
Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide
whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to
construct and operate the project.
    p. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    q. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project Number of the
particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-
named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number
of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. Any additional copy must be sent to Director,
Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any
motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the
Applicant specified in the particular application.
    Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically
via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and
the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the ``e-Filing''
link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings.
    r. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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                    UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

                    OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

                             WASHINGTON, DC

Issued by the Department of Transportation on November 29, 2004

NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN -- DOCKET OST 2000-8119

_____________________________________________________________

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

Application of   Northwest Airlines, Inc.   filed   9/3/04   to:

XX  Renew for two years exemption under 49 U.S.C. 40109 to:

Integrate its authority to provide scheduled foreign air transportation
of persons, property, and mail involving any points named on its
existing certificates of public convenience and necessity and its
existing exemptions.

Applicant rep.:   Megan Rae Rosia<PHONE_NUMBER>     DOT analyst:
Sylvia Moore,<PHONE_NUMBER>

DISPOSITION

XX  Granted (subject to conditions, see below)

The above action was effective when taken:   November 29, 2004,  through
  November 29, 2006

Action taken by:	   Paul L. Gretch, Director

		   Office of International Aviation

Except to the extent exempted or waived, this authority is subject to
the terms, conditions, and limitations indicated:

	   XX  Holder’s certificates of public convenience and necessity

	   XX  Standard exemption conditions (attached)

________________________

Conditions:  The route integration authority granted is subject to the
condition that any service provided under the exemption shall be
consistent with all applicable agreements between the United States and
the foreign countries involved.  Furthermore, (a) nothing in the award
of the route integration authority requested should be construed as
conferring upon Northwest rights (including fifth-freedom intermediate
and/or beyond rights) to serve markets where U.S. carrier entry is
limited unless Northwest notifies us of its intent to serve such a
market and unless and until the Department has completed any necessary
selection procedures to determine which carrier(s) should be authorized
to exercise such rights; and (b) should there be a request by any
carrier to use the limited-entry route rights that are included in
Northwest’s authority by virtue of the route integration exemption
granted here, but that are not then being used by Northwest, the holding
of such authority by route integration will not be considered as
providing any preference for Northwest in a competitive carrier
selection proceeding to determine which carrier(s) should be entitled to
use the authority at issue.

2

Remarks:  The authority for which Northwest requested renewal expired
November 7, 2004, but had been kept in force pursuant to the provisions
of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), as implemented by
14 CFR Part 377, pending action on Northwest’s timely filed renewal
application.

________________________________________________________________________
_____________

On the basis of data officially noticeable under Rule 24(g) of the
Department’s regulations, we found the applicant qualified to provide
the services authorized.

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

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

An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide
Web at:

http://dms.dot.gov//reports/reports_aviation.asp

U.S. Carrier Exemption Conditions

In the conduct of the operations authorized, the U.S. carrier
applicant(s) shall:

(1)  Hold at all times effective operating authority from the government
of each country served;

(2)  Comply with applicable requirements concerning oversales contained
in 14 CFR 250 (for scheduled operations, if authorized);

(3)  Comply with the requirements for reporting data contained in 14 CFR
241;

(4)  Comply with requirements for minimum insurance coverage, and for
certifying that coverage to the Department, contained in 14 CFR 205;

(5)  Except as specifically exempted or otherwise provided for in a
Department Order, comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 203, concerning
waiver of Warsaw Convention liability limits and defenses;

(6)  Comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation
Administration and with all applicable U.S. Government requirements
concerning security, including, but not limited to, 49 CFR Part 1544.
To assure compliance with all applicable U.S. Government requirements
concerning security, the holder shall, before commencing any new service
(including charter flights) to or from a foreign airport, contact its
International Principal Security Inspector (IPSI) to advise the IPSI of
its plans and to find out whether the Transportation Security
Administration has determined that security is adequate to allow such
airport(s) to be served; and

(7)  Comply with such other reasonable terms, conditions, and
limitations required by the public interest as may be prescribed by the
Department of Transportation, with all applicable orders and regulations
of other U.S. agencies and courts, and with all applicable laws of the
United States.

The authority granted shall be effective only during the period when the
holder is in compliance with the conditions imposed above.

																	  05/2004


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Method 308--Procedure for Determination of Methanol Emission From
Stationary Sources

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2.0 Summary of Method

    A gas sample is extracted from the sampling point in the stack.
The methanol is collected in deionized distilled water and adsorbed
on silica gel. The sample is returned to the laboratory where the
methanol in the water fraction is separated from other organic
compounds with a gas chromatograph (GC) and is then measured by a
flame ionization detector (FID). The fraction adsorbed on silica gel
is extracted with deionized distilled water and is then separated
and measured by GC/FID.
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    7.2.2 [Reserved].
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    <IP_ADDRESS> Methanol Standards for Adsorbent Tube Samples. Prepare a
series of methanol standards by first pipetting 10 ml of the
methanol working standard into a 100-ml volumetric flask and
diluting the contents to exactly 100 ml with deionized distilled
water. This standard will contain 10 [micro]g/ml of methanol.
Pipette 5, 15, and 25 ml of this standard, respectively, into four
50-ml volumetric flasks. Dilute each solution to 50 ml with
deionized distilled water. These standards will have 1, 3, and 5
[micro]g/ml of methanol, respectively. Transfer all four standards
into 40-ml glass vials capped with Teflon[supreg]-lined septa and
store under refrigeration. Discard any excess solution.
* * * * *
    8.1.2 Leak Check. A leak check before and after the sampling run
is mandatory. The leak-check procedure is as follows:
    Temporarily attach a suitable (e.g., 0- to 40-ml/min) rotameter
to the outlet of the DGM, and place a vacuum gauge at or near the
probe inlet. Plug the probe inlet, pull a vacuum of at least 250 mm
(10 inch) Hg or the highest vacuum experienced during the sampling
run, and note the flow rate as indicated by the rotameter. A leakage
rate in excess of 2 percent of the average sampling rate is
acceptable.

    Note: Carefully release the probe inlet plug before turning off
the pump.

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    9.1 Miscellaneous Quality Control Measures. The following
quality control measures are required:

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                                Quality control
          Section                   measure                Effect
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8.1.2, 8.1.3, 10.1.........  Sampling equipment     Ensures accurate
                              leak check and         measurement of
                              calibration.           sample volume.
10.2.......................  GC calibration.......  Ensures precision of
                                                     GC analysis.
13.0.......................  Methanol spike         Verifies all
                              recovery check.        methanol in stack
                                                     gas is being
                                                     captured in impinge/
                                                     adsorbent tube
                                                     setup.
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    11.3.2 Desorption of Samples. Add 3 ml of deionized distilled
water to each of the stoppered vials and shake or vibrate the vials
for 30 minutes.
* * * * *
    12.1 Nomenclature.
Caf = Concentration of methanol in the front of the
adsorbent tube, [micro]g/ml.
Cab = Concentration of methanol in the back of the
adsorbent tube, [micro]g/ml.
Ci = Concentration of methanol in the impinger portion of
the sample train, [micro]g/ml.
E = Mass emission rate of methanol, [micro]g/hr (lb/hr).
ms = Total mass of compound measured in impinger and on
adsorbent with spiked train (mg).
mu = Total mass of compound measured in impinger and on
adsorbent with unspiked train (mg).
mv = Mass per volume of spiked compound measured (mg/L).
Mtot = Total mass of methanol collected in the sample
train, [micro]g.
Pbar = Barometric pressure at the exit orifice of the
DGM, mm Hg (in. Hg).
Pstd = Standard absolute pressure, 760 mm Hg (29.92 in.
Hg).
Qstd = Dry volumetric stack gas flow rate corrected to
standard conditions, dscm/hr (dscf/hr).
R = fraction of spiked compound recovered
s = theoretical concentration (ppm) of spiked target compound
Tm = Average DGM absolute temperature, degrees K
([deg]R).
Tstd = Standard absolute temperature, 293 degrees K (528
[deg]R).
Vaf = Volume of front half adsorbent sample, ml.
Vab = Volume of back half adsorbent sample, ml.
Vi = Volume of impinger sample, ml.
Vm = Dry gas volume as measured by the DGM, dry cubic
meters (dcm), dry cubic feet (dcf).
Vm(std) = Dry gas volume measured by the DGM, corrected
to standard conditions, dry standard cubic meters (dscm), dry
standard cubic feet (dscf).
* * * * *
    12.5 Recovery Fraction (R)
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13.0 Method Performance

    Since a potential sample may contain a variety of compounds from
various sources, a specific precision limit for the analysis of
field samples is impractical. Precision in the range of 5 to 10
percent relative standard deviation (RSD) is typical for gas
chromatographic techniques, but an experienced GC operator with a
reliable instrument can readily achieve 5 percent RSD. For this
method, the following combined GC/operator values are required.
    (a) Precision. Triplicate analyses of calibration standards fall
within 5 percent of their mean value.
    (b) Recovery. After developing an appropriate sampling and
analytical system for the pollutants of interest, conduct the
following spike recovery procedure at each sampling point where the
method is being applied.
    i. Methanol Spike. Set up two identical sampling trains.
Collocate the two sampling probes in the stack. The probes shall be
placed in the same horizontal plane, where the first probe tip is
2.5 cm from the outside edge of the other. One of the sampling
trains shall be designated the spiked train and the other the
unspiked train. Spike methanol into the impinger, and onto the
adsorbent tube in the spiked train prior to sampling. The total mass
of methanol shall be 40 to 60 percent of the mass expected to be
collected with the unspiked train. Sample the stack gas into the two
trains simultaneously. Analyze the impingers and adsorbents from the
two trains utilizing identical analytical procedures and
instrumentation. Determine the fraction of spiked methanol recovered
(R) by combining the amount recovered in the impinger and in the
adsorbent tube, using the equations in section 12.5. Recovery values
must fall in the range: 0.70 <=R <=1.30. Report the R value in the
test report.
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Method 320--Measurement of Vapor Phase Organic and Inorganic Emissions
by Extractive Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy

* * * * *
    9.2.3 Calculate the dilution ratio using the tracer gas as
follows:
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DF = Dilution factor of the spike gas; this value shall be >=10.
SF6(dir) = SF6 (or tracer gas) concentration
measured directly in undiluted spike gas.
SF6(spk) = Diluted SF6 (or tracer gas)
concentration measured in a spiked sample.
Spikedir = Concentration of the analyte in the spike
standard measured by filling the FTIR cell directly.
CS = Expected concentration of the spiked samples.
Unspike = Native concentration of analytes in unspiked samples.
* * * * *

Method 323--Measurment of Formaldehyde Emissions From Natural Gas-Fired
Stationary Sources-Acetyl Acetone Derivitization Method

* * * * *
    12.9 Formaldehyde Concentration Corrected to 15% Oxygen
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Method 325A--Volatile Organic Compounds From Fugitive and Area Sources:
Sampler Deployment and VOC Sample Collection

* * * * *
    <IP_ADDRESS> Extra samplers must be placed near known sources of VOCs
if the potential emission source is within 50 meters (162 feet) of
the boundary and the source location is between two monitors.
Measure the distance (x) between the two monitors and place another
monitor approximately halfway between (x/2 10 percent)
the two monitors. Only one extra sampler is required between two
monitors to account for the known source of VOCs. For example, in
Figure 8.1, the facility added three additional monitors (i.e.,
light shaded sampler locations) and in Figure 8.2, the facility
added two additional monitors to provide sufficient coverage of all
area sources.

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    <IP_ADDRESS> For facilities with a monitoring perimeter length
greater than or equal to 7,315 meters (24,000 feet), sampling
locations are spaced 610 76 meters (2,000 250 feet) apart.
    <IP_ADDRESS> Unless otherwise specified in an applicable regulation,
permit or other requirement, for small disconnected subareas with
known sources within 50 meters (162 feet) of the monitoring
perimeter, sampling points need not be placed closer than 152 meters
(500 feet) apart as long as a minimum of 3 monitoring locations are
used for each subarea.
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Method 325B--Volatile Organic Compounds From Fugitive and Area Sources:
Sampler Preparation and Analysis

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    9.3.2 Field blanks must be shipped to the monitoring site with
the sampling tubes and must be stored at the sampling location
throughout the monitoring exercise. The field blanks must be
installed under a protective hood/cover at the sampling location,
but the long-term storage caps must remain in place throughout the
monitoring period (see Method 325A). The field blanks are then
shipped back to the laboratory in the same container as the sampled
tubes. Collect at least two field blank samples per sampling period
to ensure sample integrity associated with shipment, collection, and
storage.
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    9.13 Routine CCV at the Start of a Sequence. Run CCV before each
sequence of analyses and after every tenth sample to ensure that the
previous multi-level calibration (see Section 10.0) is still valid.
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    <IP_ADDRESS> Whenever the thermal desorption--GC/MS analytical
method is changed or major equipment maintenance is performed, you
must conduct a new five-level calibration (see Section 10.0). System
calibration remains valid as long as results from subsequent CCV are
within 30 percent of the most recent 5-point calibration (see
Section 9.13). Include relevant CCV data in the supporting
information in the data report for each set of samples.
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    12.2.2 Determine the equivalent concentrations of compounds in
atmospheres as follows. Correct target compound concentrations
determined at the sampling site temperature and atmospheric pressure
to standard conditions (25 [deg]C and 760 mm mercury) using Equation
12.5.
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Where:

mmeas = The mass of the compound as measured in the
sorbent tube ([micro]g).
t = The exposure time (minutes).

tss = The average temperature during the collection
period at the sampling site (K).
UNTP = The method defined diffusive uptake rate (sampling
rate) (mL/min).

    Note: Diffusive uptake rates (Ustd) for common VOCs,
using carbon sorbents packed into sorbent tubes of the dimensions
specified in Section 6.1, are listed in Table 12.1. Adjust
analytical conditions to keep expected sampled masses within range
(see Sections <IP_ADDRESS> to <IP_ADDRESS>). Best possible method detection
limits are typically in the order of 0.1 ppb for 1,3-butadiene and
0.05 ppb for volatile aromatics such as benzene for 14-day
monitoring. However, actual detection limits will depend upon the
analytical conditions selected.

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                        Table 17.1--Summary of GC/MS Analysis Quality Control Procedures
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              Parameter                       Frequency           Acceptance criteria       Corrective action
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Bromofluorobenzene Instrument Tune     Daily \a\ prior to       Evaluation criteria      (1) Retune and or
 Performance Check.                     sample analysis.         presented in Section    (2) Perform
                                                                 9.5 and Table 9.2.       Maintenance.
Five point calibration bracketing the  Following any major      (1) Percent Deviation    (1) Repeat calibration
 expected sample concentration.         change, repair or        (%DEV) of response       sample analysis.
                                        maintenance or if        factors 30%.               check.
                                        meet method             (2) Relative Retention   (3) Prepare new
                                        requirements.            Times (RRTs) for         calibration standards
                                        Recalibration not to     target peaks 0.06 units from    repeat analysis.
                                                                 mean RRT.
Calibration Verification (CCV Second   Following the            The response factor      (1) Repeat calibration
 source calibration verification        calibration curve.       30% DEV      check.
 check).                                                         from calibration curve  (2) Repeat calibration
                                                                 average response         curve.
                                                                 factor.
Laboratory Blank Analysis............  Daily \a\ following      (1) <=0.2 ppbv per       (1) Repeat analysis
                                        bromofluoro- benzene     analyte or <=3 times     with new blank tube.
                                        and calibration check;   the LOD, whichever is   (2) Check system for
                                        prior to sample          greater.                 leaks, contamination.
                                        analysis.               (2) Internal Standard    (3) Analyze additional
                                                                 (IS) area response       blank.
                                                                 40% and IS
                                                                 Retention Time (RT)
                                                                 0.33 min.
                                                                 of most recent
                                                                 calibration check.
Blank Sorbent Tube Certification.....  One tube analyzed for    <0.2 ppbv per VOC        Re-clean all tubes in
                                        each batch of tubes      targeted compound or 3   batch and reanalyze.
                                        cleaned or 10 percent    times the LOD,
                                        of tubes whichever is    whichever is greater.
                                        greater.
Samples--Internal Standards..........  All samples............  IS area response 40% and IS RT      invalidation.
                                                                 0.33 min.
                                                                 of most recent
                                                                 calibration validation.
Field Blanks.........................  Two per sampling period  No greater than one-     Flag Data for possible
                                                                 third of the measured    invalidation due to
                                                                 target analyte or        high blank bias.
                                                                 compliance limit..
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\a\ Every 24 hours.

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[FR Doc. 2018-00470 Filed 1-25-18; 8:45 am]
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