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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP06-305-000]

Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Filing of DDVC and
Penalty Revenue Crediting Report

April 20, 2006.
    Take notice that on April 13, 2006, Northern Natural Gas Company
(Northern) filed various schedules detailing the Penalty and DDVC
revenues for the period November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2005
credited to shippers in accordance with section 57 of the General Terms
and Conditions of its FERC Gas Tariff.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated
below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of
that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or
protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve
motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at  http://www.ferc.gov.
 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission,

888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time April 28, 2006.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0904]

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and
Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0022

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of
its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0022,
Application for Tonnage Measurement of Vessels; without change. Our ICR
describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before
submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as
described below.

DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before December 26,
2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG-2017-0904] to the Coast Guard using the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public
participation and request for comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments.
    A copy of the ICR is available through the docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available from:
Commandant (CG-612), Attn: Paperwork Reduction Act Manager, U.S. Coast
Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 7710, Washington, DC
20593-7710.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Anthony Smith, Office of
Information Management, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for questions on these documents.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    This Notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to
OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard
collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information
describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's likely burden on
the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection,
and other important information describing the Collection. There is one
ICR for each Collection.
    The Coast Guard invites comments on whether this ICR should be
granted based on the Collection being necessary for the proper
performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard
would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the
Collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the Collection;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information
subject to the Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the
Collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. In response to
your comments, we may revise this ICR or decide not to seek an
extension of approval for the Collection. We will consider all comments
and material received during the comment period.
    We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments
and related materials. Comments must contain the OMB Control Number of
the ICR and the docket number of this request, [USCG-2017-0904], and
must be received by December 26, 2017.

Submitting Comments

    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions. Documents mentioned in this notice, and all public
comments, are in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and
can be viewed by following that Web site's instructions. Additionally,
if you go to the online docket and sign up for email alerts, you will
be notified when comments are posted.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal
Register (70 FR 15086).

Information Collection Request

    Title: Application for Tonnage Measurement of Vessels.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0022.
    Summary: The information is used by the Coast Guard to determine a
vessel's tonnage. Tonnage in turn helps to determine licensing,
inspection, safety requirements, and operating fees.
    Need: Under 46 U.S.C. 14104 certain vessels must be measured for
tonnage. Coast Guard regulations for this measurement are contained in
46 CFR part 69.
    Forms: CG-5397, Application for Simplified Measurement.
    Respondents: Owners of vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Hour Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from
14,610 hours to 15,094 hours a year due to an increase in the estimated
annual number of responses.

    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35, as amended.

    Dated: October 16, 2017.
James D. Roppel,
U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Chief, Office of Information Management.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 184-246]

El Dorado Irrigation District; Notice of Application Accepted for
Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

    a. Type of Application: Application for Temporary Variance of
Minimum Flow Requirements.
    b. Project No.: 184-246.
    c. Date Filed: March 25, 2015.
    d. Applicant: El Dorado Irrigation District (licensee).
    e. Name of Project: El Dorado Project.
    f. Location: South Fork American River and its tributaries in
Eldorado, Alpine, and Amador counties, California.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Brian Deason, Hydroelectric Compliance
Analyst,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. FERC Contact: John Aedo,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, protests,
and recommendations is 15 days from the issuance date of this notice by
the Commission (April 10, 2015). The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests,
comments, or recommendations using the Commission's eFiling system at
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit
brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration,
using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the
end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-
184-246) on any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or
recommendations filed.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee requests a temporary
variance of the license-required minimum flow requirements at five
locations in 2015 as a measure to respond to the current drought
conditions in California. Specifically, the licensee requests
Commission approval to:
     Reduce minimum streamflows at South Fork American River
below Kyburz (gage A-12) from the required 60 cubic feet per second
(cfs) to 45 cfs from May 16-31, from the required 60 cfs to 18 cfs in
June, from the required 40 cfs to 15 cfs in July, and from the required
18 cfs to 15 cfs in August [ballot]
     Reduce minimum streamflows in Caples Creek below Caples
Lake main dam (gage A-6) from the required 10 cfs to 5 cfs in April,
from the required 14 cfs to 5 cfs from May 1-15, and from the required
14 cfs to 7 cfs from May 16-31 [ballot]
     Reduce minimum streamflows in Echo Creek below Echo Lake
dam (gage A-3) from the required 6 cfs or natural flow to 2 cfs or
natural flow in April and May [ballot]
     Reduce minimum streamflows in the Silver Fork American
River below Silver Lake dam (gage A-8) from the required 4 cfs or
natural flow to 2 cfs or natural flow in April and May[ballot]
     Reduce minimum streamflows in Pyramid Creek below Lake
Aloha main dam (gage A-40) from the required 3 cfs to 2 cfs or natural
flow in April, and from the required 5 cfs to 2 cfs or natural flow in
May [ballot]
    The licensee states that implementing the proposed minimum flow
variances would preserve reservoir storage for project purposes,
including meeting consumptive water needs and ensuring adequate
streamflow and reservoir storage at the project.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's 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/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits
in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208- 3676 or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item
(h) above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. 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.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filing must (1)
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the
name of the applicant and the

project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3)
furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person
protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the
requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions
to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and
otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments,
motions to intervene, or protests should relate to project works which
are the subject of the variance. Agencies may obtain copies of the
application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or
motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the
applicant specified in the particular application. If an intervener
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. A copy of all other filings in reference to this
application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons
listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this
proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.

    Dated: March 26, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER18-2252-000]

Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing
Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization: MC Project
Company LLC

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
MC Project Company LLC's application for market-based rate authority,
with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes
a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is September 10, 2018.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for electronic review in the
Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an
eSubscription link on the website that enables subscribers to receive
email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s).
For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
[email protected]. or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: August 21, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Docket No. AD07-13-000

Conference on Enforcement Policy; Second Notice of Conference

October 4, 2007.
    As announced in the ``First Notice of Conference on Enforcement,''
issued on July 11, 2007, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission) will hold a conference on November 16, 2007, to examine
the implementation of its enforcement authority as expanded by the
Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005).\1\ The conference will be held
in the Commission Meeting Room at the Commission's headquarters located
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    The purpose of the conference is to assess the enforcement program
implemented by the Commission during the first two years after passage
of EPAct 2005 primarily as it pertains to the additional subject matter
authority and the expanded civil penalty authority in Part II of the
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    The tentative schedule and topics for the conference are as
follows:

9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.--Opening Remarks
9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.--First Panel--The First Two Years of EPAct
Enforcement
11 a.m.-11:10 a.m.--Break
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.--Second Panel--How Enforcement Fits into the
Commission's Mission
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.--Lunch break
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.--Third Panel--Enforcement of Reliability Standards
3 p.m.-3:15 p.m.--Closing Remarks

    The first panel will focus on an overview of enforcement from a
broad policy perspective, including how the Commission balances a firm
approach to enforcement of its major rules, regulations, and orders
with fair treatment of all persons that may be subject to remedies and
sanctions for their conduct. The discussion will examine how the
Commission can best achieve compliance with regulatory requirements,
and will address how the Commission evaluates enforcement cases,
including self-reported violations and matters that result in no
penalty, and how companies subject to investigation can best respond to
the Commission.
    The second panel will focus on how entities relate to the
Commission in light of the newly enhanced EPAct 2005 enforcement
authority and the Commission's ongoing regulatory functions. The
discussion will examine when companies should direct inquiries or
problems to the Office of Enforcement and when they should be directed
to other Commission program offices. The Commission is interested in
how well the Commission responds to matters that involve regulatory
policy as well as having enforcement aspects. In

addition, the discussion will focus on the relationship between the
Commission's audit functions and enforcement activity and whether the
No-Action Letter program \4\ is useful in obtaining guidance on
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    The third panel will focus on reliability issues. With the new
responsibilities given to the Commission by EPAct 2005 with respect to
the reliability of the nation's bulk power system, the Commission has
approved numerous reliability standards that now are mandatory, and has
authorized an enforcement mechanism through Regional Entities and the
Electric Reliability Organization (ERO). This discussion will look at
how the Regional Entities and the ERO are processing self-reported
violations and other compliance matters, and will address emerging
practical issues of enforcement as well as the Commission's own
authority to enforce mandatory reliability standards and its interest
in the most effective way to achieve compliance with the standards.
    A further notice will be issued before the conference to finalize
the conference format and schedule. The Commission anticipates that it
will also issue background material to assist in framing the
discussion. Also, we note that the following topics will not be
discussed as they are involved in or implicated by pending Commission
proceedings: standards of conduct, market monitoring, transparency, and
market manipulation.
    To ensure adequate time to engage in a meaningful dialog,
participants on each panel will be limited to four or five people.
Anyone interested in participating as a panelist may contact Anna
Cochrane, Deputy Director of the Office of Enforcement, by e-mail at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by phone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    As previously noted, all interested persons are invited to attend
the conference, and there is no registration fee to attend. The
conference will not be transcribed but will be web cast. A free web
cast of this event will be available through http://www.ferc.gov.

Anyone with Internet access who desires to view this event can do so by
navigating to http://www.ferc.gov's Calendar of Events and locating

this event in the Calendar. The event will contain a link to its web
cast. The Capitol Connection provides technical support for the web
casts and offers access to the meeting via phone bridge for a fee. If
you have any questions, you may visit http://www.CapitolConnection.org

or contact Danelle Perkowski or David Reininger at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    FERC conferences and meetings are accessible under section 508 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please
send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll free (866) 208-
3372 (voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a fax to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Release No. 34-86036; File No. SR-ICC-2019-006]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Relating to
ICC's Risk Management Model Description

June 5, 2019.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on May 23, 2019, ICE Clear Credit LLC (``ICC'') filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission the proposed rule change as
described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared
primarily by ICC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
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I. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the
Proposed Rule Change

    The principal purpose of the proposed rule change is to revise the
ICC Risk Management Model Description. These revisions do not require
any changes to the ICC Clearing Rules (``Rules'').

II. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, ICC included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change,
security-based swap submission, or advance notice and discussed any
comments it received on the proposed rule change, security-based swap
submission, or advance notice. The text of these statements may be
examined at the places specified in Item IV below. ICC has prepared
summaries, set forth in sections (A), (B), and (C) below, of the most
significant aspects of these statements.

(A) Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change

(a) Purpose
    ICC proposes to revise its Risk Management Model Description.
Specifically, ICC proposes minor, clarifying changes to address
comments received from an independent validation, as well as additional
clean-up changes. The independent validator comments revolve around
clarification updates that do not change ICC's current risk
methodology. ICC believes that such revisions will facilitate the
prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of securities transactions
and derivative agreements, contracts, and transactions for which it is
responsible. The proposed changes are described in detail as follows.
    ICC proposes minor changes to the `Initial Margin Methodology'
section to maintain uniformity and provide additional clarity in the
Risk Management Model Description. ICC proposes to update a symbol
representing the portfolio level liquidity charge (``LC'') in an
equation in the `Portfolio Level LC' sub-section to match the symbol
used throughout the document to reference the portfolio level LC.
Moreover, the Risk Management Model Description numbers key equations
so they can be easily referenced. As such, ICC proposes to include a
number corresponding to the equation for the portfolio level LC and to
re-number the equations that follow accordingly. In the `Portfolio
Level Concentration Charge' sub-section, ICC proposes to correct a
typographical error when referencing the portfolio level concentration
charge (``CC''); to update a symbol representing the portfolio level CC
in an equation to match the symbol used throughout the document to
reference the portfolio level CC; and to include a number corresponding
to the equation for the portfolio level CC, re-numbering the equations
that follow accordingly. Additionally, ICC proposes to update a symbol
representing the portfolio level interest rate (``IR'') sensitivity
requirement in an equation in the `IR Sensitivity Risk Analysis' sub-
section to match the symbol used throughout the document to refer to
the portfolio level IR sensitivity requirement. ICC further proposes
updates to the `Portfolio Loss Boundary Condition' sub-section to
replace certain general references to sections with more specific
references to equations in those sections to provide for additional
clarity.
    ICC proposes to make such changes effective shortly after filing
with the Commission, on or about May 31, 2019.
(b) Statutory Basis
    Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act \3\ requires, among other things,
that the rules of a clearing agency be designed to promote the prompt
and accurate clearance and settlement of securities transactions, and
to the extent applicable, derivative agreements, contracts and
transactions; to assure the safeguarding of securities and funds which
are in the custody or control of the clearing agency or for which it is
responsible; and to comply with the provisions of the Act and the rules
and regulations thereunder. ICC believes that the proposed rule change
is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to ICC, in particular, to Section
17(A)(b)(3)(F),\4\ because ICC believes that the proposed rule change
will promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of
securities transactions, derivatives agreements, contracts, and
transactions, and contribute to the safeguarding of securities and
funds associated with security-based swap transactions in ICC's custody
or control, or for which ICC is responsible. The proposed changes to
the Risk Management Model Description to address independent validator
comments provide additional clarity regarding ICC's risk methodology.
The clean-up changes that enhance readability further ensure that the
documentation of ICC's Risk Management Model Description remains up-to-
date, clear, and transparent. ICC believes that having policies and
procedures that clearly and accurately document ICC's risk methodology
and practices are an important component to the effectiveness of ICC's
risk management system, which promotes the prompt and accurate
clearance and settlement of securities transactions, derivatives
agreements, contracts, and transactions and contributes to the
safeguarding of securities and funds associated with security-based
swap transactions in ICC's custody or control, or for which ICC is
responsible. As such, the proposed rule change is designed to promote
the prompt and

accurate clearance and settlement of securities transactions,
derivatives agreements, contracts, and transactions and to contribute
to the safeguarding of securities and funds associated with security-
based swap transactions in ICC's custody or control, or for which ICC
is responsible within the meaning of Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the
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    In addition, the proposed rule change is consistent with the
relevant requirements of Rule 17Ad-22.\6\ Rule 17Ad-22(b)(2) \7\
requires ICC to establish, implement, maintain and enforce written
policies and procedures reasonably designed to use margin requirements
to limit its credit exposures to participants under normal market
conditions and use risk-based models and parameters to set margin
requirements and review such margin requirements and the related risk-
based models and parameters at least monthly. The proposed changes
provide additional clarity regarding ICC's risk methodology, including
the calculation of risk requirements, and maintain uniformity in the
document such that ICC's Risk Management Model Description remains up-
to-date, clear, and transparent, thereby improving and promoting ICC's
use of margin requirements to limit its credit exposures to
participants under normal market conditions, consistent with the
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    Rule 17Ad-22(b)(3) \9\ requires ICC to establish, implement,
maintain and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably
designed to maintain sufficient financial resources to withstand, at a
minimum, a default by the two Clearing Participant (``CP'') families to
which it has the largest exposures in extreme but plausible market
conditions. The proposed changes to the Risk Management Model
Description provide further clarity and transparency regarding ICC's
risk methodology and enhance ICC's approach to identifying potential
weaknesses in the risk methodology, thereby ensuring that ICC maintains
sufficient financial resources to withstand, at a minimum, a default by
the two CP families to which it has the largest exposures in extreme
but plausible market conditions, consistent with the requirements of
Rule 17Ad-22(b)(3).\10\
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    Rule 17Ad-22(d)(8) \11\ requires ICC to establish, implement,
maintain and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably
designed to have governance arrangements that are clear and transparent
to fulfill the public interest requirements in Section 17A of the
Act.\12\ ICC's Risk Management Model Description clearly assigns and
documents responsibility and accountability for risk decisions and
requires consultation with or approval from the ICC Board, committees,
or management. Moreover, the proposed updates ensure that the document
remains up-to-date and clear, such that ICC's governance of the
document is clear, transparent, and carried out effectively. These
governance arrangements thus continue to be clear and transparent so
information relating to the assignment of responsibilities for risk
decisions and the requisite involvement of the ICC Board, committees,
and management is clearly documented, consistent with the requirements
of Rule 17Ad-22(d)(8).\13\
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(B) Clearing Agency's Statement on Burden on Competition

    ICC does not believe the proposed rule changes would have any
impact, or impose any burden, on competition. The proposed changes to
ICC's Risk Management Model Description will apply uniformly across all
market participants. Therefore, ICC does not believe the proposed rule
changes impose any burden on competition that is inappropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

(C) Clearing Agency's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change
Received From Members, Participants or Others

    Written comments relating to the proposed rule change have not been
solicited or received. ICC will notify the Commission of any written
comments received by ICC.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Changee and Timing for
Commission Action
    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and paragraph (f) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder. At
any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the
Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it
appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate
in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
IV. Solicitation of Comments
    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-ICC-2019-006 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-ICC-2019-006. 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 such filings will also be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of ICE Clear Credit and on ICE
Clear Credit's website at https://www.theice.com/clear-credit/regulation.
    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-ICC-2019-006 and

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    \14\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\14\
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD08-9-000]

Review of Wholesale Electricity Markets; Notice of Conference

May 12, 2008.
    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) will hold a
conference on July 1, 2008. The Commission has invited senior
management and market monitors from the jurisdictional regional
transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators
(ISOs) to provide a review of the current and future state of regional
wholesale electricity markets. Members of the Commission's staff will
provide an overview of the wholesale electricity markets outside of
RTOs and ISOs. A future notice will provide greater detail.
    The conference will be held at the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in the
Commission Meeting Room (2-C) from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. (EST). All
interested persons are invited, and there is no registration fee to
attend.
    This conference will be transcribed. Transcripts of the conference
will be immediately available from Ace Reporting Company<PHONE_NUMBER>
or 1-800-336-6646) for a fee. It will also be Web-cast. Capitol
Connection offers the opportunity for remote listening and viewing of
the conference. It is available for a fee, live over the Internet, by
phone, or via satellite. Persons interested in receiving the broadcast,
or who need information on making arrangements should contact David
Reininger or Julia Morelli at the Capitol Connection<PHONE_NUMBER>) as
soon as possible or visit the Capitol Connection Web site at http://
www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu and click on ``FERC.''
    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please
send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll free 1-866-208-
3372 (voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a FAX to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations.
    Questions about the conference should be directed to Saida Shaalan
by e-mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by phone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Notices]
[Page 17882]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Investment Company Act Release No. 34862; File No. 812-15332]

Ares Strategic Income Fund and Ares Capital Management LLC

March 20, 2023.
AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'').

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    Notice of an application under section 6(c) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (the ``Act'') for an exemption from sections
18(a)(2), 18(c), and 18(i), and section 61(a) of the Act.

Summary of Application: Applicants request an order to permit certain
closed-end management investment companies that have elected to be
regulated as business development companies (``BDCs'') to issue
multiple classes of shares with varying sales loads and asset-based
service and/or distribution fees.

Applicants: Ares Strategic Income Fund and Ares Capital Management LLC.

Filing Dates: The application was filed on April 29, 2022 and amended
on September 20, 2022.

Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the requested
relief will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing.
Interested persons may request a hearing on any application by emailing
the Commission's Secretary at [email protected] and serving the
Applicants with a copy of the request by email, if an email address is
listed for the relevant Applicant below, or personally or by mail, if a
physical address is listed for the relevant Applicant below. Hearing
requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on April 14,
2023, and should be accompanied by proof of service on the Applicants,
in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service.
Pursuant to rule 0-5 under the Act, hearing requests should state the
nature of the writer's interest, any facts bearing upon the
desirability of a hearing on the matter, the reason for the request,
and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing
may request notification by emailing the Commission's Secretary.

ADDRESSES: The Commission: [email protected]. Applicants:
Joshua M. Bloomstein, [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jill Ehrlich, Senior Counsel, or Lisa
Reid Ragen, Branch Chief, at<PHONE_NUMBER> (Division of Investment
Management, Chief Counsel's Office).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For Applicants' representations, legal
analysis, and conditions, please refer to Applicants' first amended and
restated application, dated September 20, 2022, which may be obtained
via the Commission's website by searching for the file number at the
top of this document, or for an Applicant using the Company name search
field, on the SEC's EDGAR system. The SEC's EDGAR system may be
searched at https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/legacy/companysearch.html. You may also call the SEC's Public Reference Room
at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management,
under delegated authority.
Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
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and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 91

[Docket No.: FAA-2011-0246; Amdt. No. 91-321B]
RIN 2120-AK70

Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Tripoli (HLLL)
Flight Information Region (FIR); Extension of Expiration Date

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: This action extends the prohibition of flight operations
within the Tripoli (HLLL) Flight Information Region (FIR) by all: U.S.
air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the
privileges of an airman certificate issued by the FAA, except when such
persons are operating a U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air
carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except
operators of such aircraft that are foreign air carriers. The extension
of the expiration date is necessary to address a potential hazard to
persons and aircraft engaged in such flight operations. Additionally,
the FAA is amending the prohibition to make clear that operations by
sub-contractors under a U.S. Government department, agency, or
instrumentality's contract, grant, or cooperative agreement may be
included in an approval request and to remove an obsolete reference to
paragraph 8 of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973.
The FAA is also revising the approval conditions that will apply to
operations authorized by other U.S. Government departments, agencies,
and instrumentalities that are approved by the FAA, and the information
about requests for exemption, to reflect the termination of statutory
authorization for the FAA premium war risk insurance program.

DATES: The final rule is effective March 20, 2015. This action extends
the period during which Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No.
112, scheduled to expire on March 20, 2015, will remain in effect. The
expiration date is extended until March 20, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning
this action, contact Will Gonzalez, Air Transportation Division, AFS-
220, Flight Standards Service Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For legal questions concerning this action, contact Mary Mason,
Office of the Chief Counsel, AGC-200, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-
8018; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Good Cause for Immediate Adoption

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of title 5, U.S. Code, authorizes agencies to
dispense with notice and comment procedures for rules when the agency
for ``good cause'' finds that those procedures are ``impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.'' In this instance,
the FAA finds that notice and public comment to this immediately
adopted final rule, as well as any delay in the effective date of this
rule, are contrary to the public interest due to the immediate need to
address the continued potential hazard to civil aviation that exists in
the Tripoli (HLL) FIR, as described in the Background section of this
rule.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA is responsible for the safety of flight in the United
States (U.S.) and for the safety of U.S. civil operators, U.S.-
registered civil aircraft, and U.S.-certificated airmen throughout the
world. The FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety is found
in title 49, U.S. Code. Subtitle I, section 106(f), describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII of title 49, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
Section 40101(d)(1) provides that the Administrator shall consider in
the public interest, among other matters, assigning, maintaining, and
enhancing safety and security as the highest priorities in air
commerce. Section 40105(b)(1)(A) requires the Administrator to exercise
his authority consistently with the obligations of the U.S. Government
under international agreements.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, subpart III, section 44701, General requirements.
Under that section, the FAA is charged broadly with promoting safe
flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing, among other
things, regulations and minimum standards for practices, methods, and
procedures that the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air
commerce and national security. This regulation is within the scope of
that authority, because it extends the prohibition against the persons
subject to paragraph (a) of SFAR No. 112, 14 CFR 91.1603, conducting
flight operations in the Tripoli (HLLL) FIR due to the continued
potential hazard to the safety of such persons' flight operations, as
described in the Background section of this document.

I. Executive Summary

    This action extends the prohibition of flight operations in the
Tripoli (HLLL) FIR by all: U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial
operators; persons exercising the privileges of a U.S. airman
certificate, except when such persons are operating a U.S.-registered
aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered
civil aircraft, except when such operators are foreign air carriers.
The FAA finds this action necessary to address potential hazards to
persons and aircraft engaged in such flight operations. The
prohibition, which is scheduled to expire on March 20, 2015, is hereby
extended to March 20, 2017.

II. Background

    As a result of safety and national security concerns regarding
flight operations in the Tripoli (HLLL) FIR, the FAA issued Sec.
91.1603 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, SFAR No. 112, in
March 2011 (76 FR 16238, March 23, 2011). SFAR No. 112 prohibits all
U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the
privileges of an airman

certificate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating a
U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of
U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except operators of such aircraft that
are foreign air carriers, from conducting flight operations in the
Tripoli (HLLL) FIR, except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of the
SFAR.
    When SFAR No. 112 was issued, an armed conflict was ongoing in
Libya and presented a potential hazard to civil aviation. The FAA was
concerned that runways at Libya's international airports, including the
main international airports serving Benghazi (HLLB) and Tripoli (HLLT),
might be damaged or degraded. There was also concern that air
navigation services in the Tripoli FIR might be unavailable or
degraded. In addition, the proliferation of air defense weapons,
including Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS), and the presence
of military operations, including Libyan aerial bombardments and
unplanned military flights entering and departing the Tripoli (HLLL)
FIR, posed a potential hazard to U.S. operators, U.S.-registered
aircraft, and FAA-certificated airmen that might operate within the
Tripoli (HLLL) FIR. Additionally, the United Nations Security Council
adopted Resolution 1973 on March 18, 2011, which mandated a ban on all
flights in the airspace of Libya, with certain exceptions.
    By March 2014, although the Gadhafi regime had been overthrown and
the UN-mandated ban on flights in Libyan airspace had been lifted, the
FAA continued to have significant security concerns for Libya and for
the safety of U.S. civil aviation operations in that country. On March
20, 2014, the FAA extended the expiration date of SFAR No. 112, Sec.
91.1603, to March 20, 2015. The FAA considered that, on December 12,
2013, the Department of State had issued a Travel Warning strongly
advising against all non-essential travel to Libya. Various groups had
called for attacks against U.S. citizens and U.S. interests in Libya.
Many military-grade weapons remained in the hands of private
individuals and groups, among them anti-aircraft weapons that could be
used against civil aviation, including MANPADS. The Travel Warning also
warned that closures or threats of closures of the international
airports occurred regularly for maintenance, labor, or security-related
reasons. For those reasons, on March 21, 2014, the FAA published a
final rule (79 FR 15679; corrected at 79 FR 19288, April 8, 2014)
extending the expiration date of SFAR No. 112, Sec.  91.1603, to March
20, 2015.
    The FAA continues to have significant concerns regarding the safety
of U.S. civil aviation operations in the Tripoli (HLLL) FIR at all
altitudes due to the hazardous situation created by the ongoing
fighting involving various militant groups and Libyan military forces
in various areas of Libya, including some near Tripoli and Benghazi.
Islamist militant groups hold and control significant portions of
Western Libya, including Tripoli International Airport (HLLT). Militant
groups, such as Libyan Dawn, possess a variety of anti-aircraft
weapons, which give them the capability to target aircraft upon landing
and departure and at higher altitudes.
    Civil aviation infrastructure is at risk from indirect fire from
mortars and rockets targeting Libyan airports during the ongoing
fighting. Civil aviation in the Tripoli FIR is also at risk from aerial
combat operations and other military activity conducted by Libyan
forces.
    Furthermore, the security situation in the Tripoli (HLLL) FIR
continues to be unpredictable and unstable. Therefore, since there is a
significant continuing risk to the safety of U.S. civil aviation in the
Tripoli (HLLL) FIR, the FAA hereby extends the expiration date of SFAR
No. 112, Sec.  91.1603, for an additional two years.
    The FAA will continue to actively evaluate the area to determine to
what extent U.S. civil operators may be able to safely operate therein.
Adjustments to this SFAR may be appropriate if the risk to aviation
safety and security changes. The FAA may amend or rescind this SFAR as
necessary prior to its expiration date.
    Additionally, the FAA is amending paragraph (c), Permitted
operations, of SFAR No. 112, Sec.  91.1603, to make clear that
operations by sub-contractors under a U.S. Government department,
agency, or instrumentality's contract, grant, or cooperative agreement
may be included in an approval request and to remove an obsolete
reference to paragraph 8 of UNSCR 1973. UNSCR 2016 (2011) terminated
paragraphs 6 to 12 of UNSCR 1973, effective 23:59 p.m. Libyan local
time on October 31, 2011. The FAA is also revising the approval
conditions that will apply to operations authorized by other U.S.
Government departments, agencies, and instrumentalities and approved by
the FAA, and the information about requests for exemption, to reflect
the termination of statutory authorization for the FAA premium war risk
insurance program. Section 102 of Division L of the Consolidated and
Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235,
December 16, 2014, inter alia, amended 49 U.S.C. 44302(f) and 44310(a)
to specify the termination dates in those sections as December 11,
2014. The effect was to terminate coverage under FAA's premium war risk
insurance program as of December 11, 2014.
    Because the circumstances described herein warrant immediate action
by the FAA, I find that notice and public comment under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B) are impracticable and contrary to the public interest.
Further, I find that good cause exists under 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making
this rule effective immediately upon issuance. I also find that this
action is fully consistent with the obligations under 49 U.S.C. 40105
to ensure that I exercise my duties consistently with the obligations
of the United States under international agreements.

Revised Approval Conditions

    As noted above, Congress terminated coverage under FAA's premium
war risk insurance program as of December 11, 2014. Consequently, the
FAA is revising the approval conditions that will apply to any
approvals that the FAA may grant for flight operations authorized by
another U.S. Government department, agency or instrumentality in the
Tripoli (HLLL) FIR to remove material related to this program. When the
FAA approves such operations, the FAA's Aviation Safety Organization
(AVS) will send a letter to the requesting department, agency, or
instrumentality confirming that the FAA's approval is subject to the
following conditions:
    (1) Any approval will stipulate those procedures and conditions
that limit, to the greatest degree possible, the risk to the operator,
while still allowing the operator to achieve its operational
objectives.
    (2) Before any approval takes effect, the operator must submit to
the FAA:
    (a) a written release of the U.S. Government from all damages,
claims, and liabilities, including without limitation legal fees and
expenses; and
    (b) the operator's agreement to indemnify the U.S. Government with
respect to any and all third-party damages, claims, and liabilities,
including without limitation legal fees and expenses, relating to any
event arising from or related to the approved operations in the Tripoli
(HLLL) FIR; and
    (3) Other conditions that the FAA may specify, including those that
may be imposed in OpSpecs.
    The release and agreement to indemnify do not preclude an operator
from raising a claim under an applicable non-premium war risk insurance
policy

issued by the FAA under chapter 443 of title 49, United States Code.
    If the proposed operation or operations are approved, the FAA will
issue OpSpecs to the certificate holder authorizing these operations
and will notify the department, agency, or instrumentality that
requested FAA approval of civil flight operations to be conducted by
one or more persons described in paragraph (a) of SFAR No. 112, Sec.
91.1603, of any additional conditions beyond those contained in the
approval letter. The requesting department, agency, or instrumentality
must have a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement (or its prime
contractor must have a subcontract) with the person(s) described in
paragraph (a) of SFAR No. 112, Sec.  91.1603, on whose behalf the
department, agency, or instrumentality requests FAA approval.

Requests for Exemption

    Any operations not conducted under the approval process set forth
above must be conducted under an exemption from SFAR No. 112, Sec.
91.1603. A request by any person covered under this SFAR for an
exemption must comply with 14 CFR part 11 and will require exceptional
circumstances beyond those contemplated by the approval process set
forth above. In addition to the information required by 14 CFR 11.81,
at a minimum, the requestor must describe in its submission to the
FAA--
     The proposed operation(s), including the nature of the
operation;
     The service to be provided by the person(s) covered by the
SFAR;
     The specific locations within the Tripoli FIR where the
proposed operation(s) will be conducted; and
     The method by which the operator will obtain current
threat information, and an explanation of how the operator will
integrate this information into all phases of its proposed operations
(e.g., the pre-mission planning and briefing, in-flight, and post-
flight phases).
    Additionally, the release and agreement to indemnify, as referred
to above, will be required as a condition of any exemption issued under
this SFAR. The FAA recognizes that operations that may be affected by
SFAR No. 112, Sec.  91.1603, may be planned for the governments of
other countries with the support of the U.S. Government. While these
operations will not be permitted through the approval process, the FAA
will process exemption requests for such operations on an expedited
basis and prior to any private exemption requests.

III. Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    Changes to Federal regulations must undergo several economic
analyses. First, Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct that each
Federal agency shall propose or adopt a regulation only upon a reasoned
determination that the benefits of the intended regulation justify its
costs. Second, the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354),
as codified in 5 U.S.C. 603 et seq., requires agencies to analyze the
economic impact of regulatory changes on small entities. Third, the
Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended, 19 U.S.C.
Chapter 13, prohibits agencies from setting standards that create
unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States. In
developing U.S. standards, the Trade Agreements Act requires agencies
to consider international standards and, where appropriate, that they
be the basis of U.S. standards. Fourth, the Unfunded Mandates Reform
Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4), as codified in 2 U.S.C. 1532, requires
agencies to prepare a written assessment of the costs, benefits, and
other effects of proposed or final rules that include a Federal mandate
likely to result in the expenditure by State, local, or tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100
million or more annually (adjusted for inflation with a base year of
1995). This portion of the preamble summarizes the FAA's analysis of
the economic impacts of this final rule.
    Department of Transportation (DOT) Order 2100.5 prescribes policies
and procedures for simplification, analysis, and review of regulations.
If the expected cost impact is so minimal that a proposed or final rule
does not warrant a full evaluation, this order permits that a statement
to that effect and the basis for it to be included in the preamble if a
full regulatory evaluation of the cost and benefits is not prepared.
Such a determination has been made for this final rule. The reasoning
for this determination follows:
    This rule extends, by an additional two years, the prohibition by
SFAR No. 112 of flight operations within the Tripoli (HLLL) Flight
Information Region (FIR) by all: U.S. air carriers, U.S. commercial
operators; persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate
issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating a U.S.-
registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-
registered civil aircraft, except operators of such aircraft that are
foreign air carriers. Because of the civil war that was ongoing in
Libya when SFAR No. 112 was issued, the FAA believed that few, if any,
operators were operating in the Tripoli (HLLL) FIR. Consequently, the
FAA found the costs of SFAR No. 112 to be minimal. Given the continuing
threats to civil aviation in the Tripoli (HLLL) FIR described in the
Background section of this final rule, including but not limited to
ongoing fighting involving various groups, the FAA has determined that
the costs of continuing to prohibit U.S. civil flights in the Tripoli
FIR are still minimal. These minimal costs are exceeded by the benefits
of avoiding the significant hazards to civil aviation detailed above in
the Background section of this preamble.
    In conducting these analyses, FAA has determined this final rule is
a ``significant regulatory action,'' as defined in section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866, because it raises novel policy issues
contemplated under that executive order. The rule is also
``significant'' as defined in DOT's Regulatory Policies and Procedures.
The final rule, if adopted, will not have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities, will not create unnecessary
obstacles to international trade and will not impose an unfunded
mandate on state, local, or tribal governments, or on the private
sector.

A. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354, ``RFA'')
establishes ``as a principle of regulatory issuance that agencies shall
endeavor, consistent with the objectives of the rule and of applicable
statutes, to fit regulatory and informational requirements to the scale
of the businesses, organizations, and governmental jurisdictions
subject to regulation. To achieve this principle, agencies are required
to solicit and consider flexible regulatory proposals and to explain
the rationale for their actions to assure that such proposals are given
serious consideration.'' The RFA covers a wide-range of small entities,
including small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and small
governmental jurisdictions.
    Agencies must perform a review to determine whether a rule will
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. If the agency determines that it will, the agency must
prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis as described in the RFA.
    However, if an agency determines that a rule is not expected to
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities, section 605(b) of the RFA provides that

the head of the agency may so certify and a regulatory flexibility
analysis is not required. The certification must include a statement
providing the factual basis for this determination, and the reasoning
should be clear.
    As discussed above, the FAA estimates the costs of this rule will
be minimal. Therefore, as provided in section 605(b), the head of the
FAA certifies that this rulemaking will not result in a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

B. International Trade Impact Assessment

    The Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended,
prohibits Federal agencies from establishing standards or engaging in
related activities that create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign
commerce of the United States. Pursuant to this Act, the establishment
of standards is not considered an unnecessary obstacle to the foreign
commerce of the United States, so long as the standard has a legitimate
domestic objective, such as the protection of safety, and does not
operate in a manner that excludes imports that meet this objective. The
statute also requires consideration of international standards and,
where appropriate, that they be the basis for U.S. standards. The FAA
has assessed the potential effect of this final rule and determined
that its purpose is to protect the safety of U.S. civil aviation from
potential hazards outside the U.S. Therefore, the rule is in compliance
with the Trade Agreements Act.

C. Unfunded Mandates Assessment

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-
4) requires each Federal agency to prepare a written statement
assessing the effects of any Federal mandate in a proposed or final
agency rule that may result in an expenditure of $100 million or more
(in 1995 dollars) in any one year by State, local, and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector; such a mandate
is deemed to be a ``significant regulatory action.'' The FAA currently
uses an inflation-adjusted value of $151.0 million in lieu of $100
million.
    This final rule does not contain such a mandate; therefore, the
requirements of Title II of the Act do not apply.

D. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(d)) requires
that the FAA consider the impact of paperwork and other information
collection burdens imposed on the public. The FAA has determined that
there is no new requirement for information collection associated with
this immediately adopted final rule.

E. International Compatibility and Cooperation

    In keeping with U.S. obligations under the Convention on
International Civil Aviation, it is FAA policy to conform to
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and
Recommended Practices to the maximum extent practicable. The FAA has
determined that there are no ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices
that correspond to this regulation.

F. Environmental Analysis

    FAA Order 1050.1E identifies FAA actions that are categorically
excluded from preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) in the absence of extraordinary circumstances. The FAA has
determined this rulemaking action qualifies for the categorical
exclusion identified in paragraph 312f of this order and involves no
extraordinary circumstances.
    The FAA has reviewed the implementation of the SFAR and determined
it is categorically excluded from further environmental review
according to FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 312f. The FAA has examined possible
extraordinary circumstances and determined that no such circumstances
exist. After careful and thorough consideration of the action, the FAA
finds that this Federal action does not require preparation of an
Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement in
accordance with the requirements of NEPA, Council on Environmental
Quality (CEQ) regulations, and FAA Order 1050.1E.

IV. Executive Order Determinations

A. Executive Order 13132, Federalism

    The FAA has analyzed this immediately adopted final rule under the
principles and criteria of Executive Order 13132, Federalism. The
agency has determined that this action would not have a substantial
direct effect on the States, or the relationship between the Federal
Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government, and,
therefore, would not have Federalism implications.

B. Executive Order 13211, Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use

    The FAA analyzed this immediately adopted final rule under
Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations that
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (May 18,
2001). The agency has determined that it would not be a ``significant
energy action'' under the executive order and would not be likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy.

C. Executive Order 13609, Promoting International Regulatory
Cooperation

    Executive Order 13609, Promoting International Regulatory
Cooperation, (77 FR 26413, May 4, 2012) promotes international
regulatory cooperation to meet shared challenges involving health,
safety, labor, security, environmental, and other issues and to reduce,
eliminate, or prevent unnecessary differences in regulatory
requirements. The FAA has analyzed this action under the policies and
agency responsibilities of Executive Order 13609, and has determined
that this action would have no effect on international regulatory
cooperation.

V. Additional Information

A. Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of rulemaking documents may be obtained from the
Internet by--
     Searching the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://www.regulations.gov);
     Visiting the FAA's Regulations and Policies Web page at
http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies or
     Accessing the Government Printing Office's Web page at
http://www.fdsys.gov.
    Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. Please
identify the docket or amendment number of this rulemaking in your
request.
    All documents the FAA considered in developing this rule, including
economic analyses and technical reports, may be accessed from the
Internet through the Federal eRulemaking Portal referenced above.

B. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

    The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996

(SBREFA) requires FAA to comply with small entity requests for
information or advice about compliance with statutes and regulations
within its jurisdiction. A small entity with questions regarding this
document may contact its local FAA official, or the person listed under
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT heading at the beginning of the
preamble. To find out more about SBREFA on the Internet, visit http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/sbre_act/.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 91

    Air traffic control, Aircraft, Airmen, Airports, Aviation safety,
Freight, Libya.

The Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends chapter I of title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations as follows:

PART 91--GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES

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1. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 1155, 40101, 40103, 40105,
40113, 40120, 44101, 44111, 44701, 44704, 44709, 44711, 44712,
44715, 44716, 44717, 44722, 46306, 46315, 46316, 46504, 46506-46507,
47122, 47508, 47528-47531, 47534, articles 12 and 29 of the
Convention on International Civil Aviation (61 Stat. 1180), (126
Stat. 11).

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2. In Sec.  91.1603, revise paragraphs (c) and (e) to read as follows:

Sec.  91.1603  Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 112--Prohibition
Against Certain Flights Within the Tripoli (HLLL) Flight Information
Region (FIR).

* * * * *
    (c) Permitted operations. This section does not prohibit persons
described in paragraph (a) of this section from conducting flight
operations within the Tripoli (HLLL) FIR under the following
conditions:
    (1) Flight operations are conducted under a contract, grant, or
cooperative agreement with a department, agency, or instrumentality of
the U.S. government (or under a subcontract between the prime
contractor of the department, agency, or instrumentality, and the
person described in paragraph (a) of this section), with the approval
of the FAA, or under an exemption issued by the FAA. The FAA will
process requests for approval or exemption in a timely manner, with the
order of preference being: First, for those operations in support of
U.S. government-sponsored activities; second, for those operations in
support of government-sponsored activities of a foreign country with
the support of a U.S. government department, agency, or
instrumentality; and third, for all other operations.
    (2) [Reserved]
* * * * *
    (e) Expiration. This Special Federal Aviation Regulation will
remain in effect until March 20, 2017. The FAA may amend, rescind, or
extend this Special Federal Aviation Regulation as necessary.

    Issued in Washington, DC, under the authority of 49 U.S.C.
106(f), 40101(d)(1), 40105(b)(1)(A), and 44701(a)(5), on March 19,
2015.
Michael P. Huerta,
Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2017-0021]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

ACTION: Notice of denials.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its denial of 140 applications from
individuals who requested an exemption from the Federal vision standard
applicable to interstate truck and bus drivers and the reasons for the
denials. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the
vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise
safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemptions does
not provide a level of safety that will be equivalent to, or greater
than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the Federal vision standard for a renewable two year period if it
finds ``such an exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that
is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved
absent such an exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption
are set forth in 49 CFR part 381.
    Accordingly, FMCSA evaluated 140 individual exemption requests on
their

merit and made a determination that these applicants do not satisfy the
criteria eligibility or meet the terms and conditions of the Federal
exemption program. Each applicant has, prior to this notice, received a
letter of final disposition on the exemption request. Those decision
letters fully outlined the basis for the denial and constitute final
Agency action. The list published in this notice summarizes the
Agency's recent denials as required under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(4) by
periodically publishing names and reasons for denial.
    The following three applicants do not have sufficient driving
experience over the past three years under normal highway operating
conditions (limited hours):

Allen K. Anderson (TN)
Stephen M. D'Orazio (PA)
Jamie A. Edson (MI)

    The following 36 applicants had no experience operating a CMV:

Frederick T. Aguilar (WA)
Javier Anguiano (TX)
Lacresia M. Armstead (MS)
Zane L.E. Beddow (MN)
Dennis K. Bench (MT)
William D. Blasius (OH)
Todd Brown (IL)
Victor M. De La Cruz (NM)
Brandon A. Dees (OR)
Allen D. Ethridge (AR)
Joseph R. Garcia (NM)
Orelvis Gracia Dominguez (FL)
Clayton G. Grinnell (AL)
James W. Hanley (PA)
Jody R. Higdon (WV)
Dennis R. Ingraham (TX)
Brett D. Johnson (ND)
Marcus L. Jones (MS)
Donny D. Joseph, Jr. (TX)
Joseph A. Kennedy (ME)
Dustin W. Limberg (ND)
Henry M. Medlin (NM)
Dale W. Messenger (NM)
Rene O. Miranda (NV)
Fnu Muhabat (IL)
Raphael I.C. Olegario (MD)
Elijah B. Otis (DE)
Brenda L. Pino Feliciano (KY)
Frank Rodriguez (FL)
Jimmy W. Rowland (FL)
Edward B. Sullivan (TX)
Edward M. Vaillancourt (ID)
Noak O. Vong (KS)
Tywan R. Wilkerson (FL)
Dewayne M. Woodard (DE)
Mohammad J. Yousufzai (NJ)

    The following 13 applicants did not have three years of experience
driving a CMV on public highways with their vision deficiencies:

Israel Aguilar Amaro (TX)
Brian P. Babcock (OH)
Thomas D. Carnall (IN)
John B. Casper (OK)
Anthony Dixon (NY)
Armando Dominguez (NJ)
William R. Fehlau (TX)
Daniel W. Hodge (TN)
Ron J. Kamys (OR)
Charles E. Miller (SC)
John G. Nicholson (CO)
Al D. Swiney (LA)
Edward J. Ustico (CT)

    The following eight applicants did not have three years of recent
experience driving a CMV with the vision deficiency:

Ralph M. Bickerdyke (NJ)
Joanne L. Harrison (OH)
Gary O. Johnson (TN)
Anthony E. Saum (AR)
Steven M. Shackleford (AL)
Justin O. Thompson (GA)
James E. White (CA)
Jock A. Yost (OK)

    The following five applicants did not have sufficient driving
experience during the past three years under normal highway operating
conditions (gaps in driving record):

Cornelius J. Odendaal (ND)
Duane S. Owens (PA)
Richard F. Phillips (MA)
Lawrence B. Reyes (WA)
Larry L. Stewart (NC)

    William J. O'Neill (NJ) contributed to accident(s) in which the
applicant was operating a CMV, which is a disqualifying offense.
    The following 22 applicants were denied for multiple reasons:

Jose R. Ayvar (IL)
Robert J. Briceno (CA)
Felix Burgos (DE)
Linwood V. Campbell (VA)
Andy M. Chambers (VA)
Russell D. Cooney (IA)
Casey D. Dresselhouse (MI)
Jerry B. Gibson (KY)
Marlon I. Godoy (CA)
Randall A. Hazelwood (IL)
Ray M. Hicks (MD)
Bruce F. Hunter (NJ)
Donnell V. Jones (MD)
John A. King (CO)
Jeffrey G. Laughlin (AR)
Michael R. Lynn (OH)
Jonathan Marin (NJ)
Jeffrey F. Moore (NC)
Danny Quiles (NJ)
Josue M. Rodriguez-Espinosa (CA)
Loyd B. Rolan (NM)
Cody Zappen (VT)

    The following seven applicants have not had stable vision for the
preceding three year period:

Ronald E. Adams (NJ)
Douglas R. Barto (KS)
Jimmie E. Curtis (NM)
Robert O. Danner (MN)
Donald E. Ratliff (KY)
William F. Stroup (MT)
Christopher M. Worley (NC)

    The following eight applicants met the current federal vision
standards. Exemptions are not required for applicants who meet the
current regulations for vision:

Craig K. Benjamin (NY)
Brent M. Hanson (ND)
Antonio LaFata (IL)
Holland P. McLaughlin (NY)
Donald B. Pickering (TN)
Robert A. Severin (TX)
Barry W. Sharp (GA)
Regis S. Tornabene (PA)

    The following 32 applicants will not be driving interstate,
intrastate commerce, or are not required to carry a DOT medical card:

Alex J. Albani (SC)
John R. Anders (PA)
Joni K. Asiryan (FL)
Jorge Balarezo(AK)
Pieter B. Banninga (KS)
Jason Beer (NE)
George N. Bitar (CA)
Jacob T. Boyd (NY)
Richard B. Bursaw (MA)
Cameron L. Card (FL)
Ronald L. Cooper (NC)
Hugo A. Cuevas vargas (ID)
Joshua W. Decker (NY)
William Dunaway (IL)
Douglas M. Frank (SD)
Favian C. Gutierrez (CA)
Alvin H. Horgdal (IA)
Thomas M. Langan (NE)
Jose L. Marinez (FL)
Adriana Marulanda (NJ)
Mario D. Molden (GA)
Hany A. Mousa (PA)
Mantez F. Owens (AL)
Robert W. Petrich (MN)
James H. Raiford (CT)
Michael L. Randazzo (NJ)
Michael Roedl (IL)
Roger C. Schmelzer (MO)
Joe L. Sledd (KY)
Felix Tillman (NJ)
Stephen A. Veats (WA)
Dale A. Wiesehan (IL)

    The following five applicants perform transportation for the
Federal government, state, or any political sub-division of the state:

Robert A. Anderson (GA)
Stephen L. Hickinson (NJ)
James S. Hosmer (AL)
Peter J. Hoyt (NH)
Richard R. Roggeman (IN)

    Issued on: July 19, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0701; FRL-9971-70--Region 3]

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
District of Columbia; Interstate Transport Requirements for the 2010 1-
Hour Sulfur Dioxide Standard; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: Due to receipt of adverse comment, the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the direct final rule to approve
revisions to the District of Columbia state implementation plan (SIP)
pertaining to the infrastructure requirement for interstate transport
of pollution with respect to the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide
(SO2) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). In the
direct final rule published on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 (82 FR
48439), EPA stated that if we received adverse comment by November 17,
2017, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect. EPA subsequently
received adverse comment. EPA will address the comments received in a
subsequent final rulemaking action based upon the proposed action, also
published on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 (82 FR 48472). EPA will not
institute a second comment period on this action.

DATES: The direct final rule published at 82 FR 48439 on October 18,
2017 is withdrawn effective December 8, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Schulingkamp,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 17, 2014, the District of Columbia
(the District) through the District Department of Energy and the
Environment (DDOEE) submitted a SIP revision addressing the
infrastructure requirements under section 110(a)(2) of the Clean Air
Act (CAA) for the 2010 1-hour SO2 NAAQS. In the direct final
rule published on October 18, 2017 (82 FR 48439), EPA stated that if
EPA

received adverse comments by November 17, 2017, the rule would be
withdrawn and not take effect. EPA subsequently received adverse
comments from anonymous commenters.
    Because adverse comments were received, EPA is withdrawing the
direct final rule approving the revision to the District of Columbia
SIP pertaining to the interstate transport requirements for the
SO2 NAAQS promulgated by EPA on October 18, 2017 (82 FR
48439). EPA will respond to the adverse comments in a separate final
rulemaking action.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides.

    Dated: November 22, 2017.
Cosmo Servidio,
Regional Administrator, Region III.

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Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 52.470 published on October 18,
2017 (82 FR 48439) are withdrawn effective December 8, 2017.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2022-0049]

Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management
and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0112

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Thirty-day notice requesting comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the
U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR),
abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension
of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0112,
Enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness via Electronic Transmission of
Vessel Transit Data; without change. Our ICR describes the information
we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure
we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of
duties.

DATES: You may submit comments to the Coast Guard and OIRA on or before
June 6, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Comments to the Coast Guard should be submitted using the
Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Search for
docket number [USCG-2022-0049]. Written comments and recommendations to
OIRA for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30
days of publication of this notice to https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
    Find this particular information collection by selecting
``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using
the search function.
    A copy of the ICR is available through the docket on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available
from: Commandant (CG-6P), Attn: Paperwork Reduction Act Manager, U.S.
Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Stop 7710,
Washington, DC 20593-7710.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A.L. Craig, Office of Privacy
Management, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, for questions
on these documents.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    This notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an
application to OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a
Coast Guard collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains
information describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's
likely burden on the affected public, an explanation of the necessity
of the Collection, and other important information describing the
Collection. There is one ICR for each Collection.
    The Coast Guard invites comments on whether this ICR should be
granted based on the Collection being necessary for the proper
performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard
would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the
Collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the Collection;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information
subject to the Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the
Collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. These comments
will help OIRA determine whether to approve the ICR referred to in this
Notice.
    We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments
and related materials. Comments to Coast Guard or OIRA must contain the
OMB Control Number of the ICR. They must also contain the docket number
of this request, [USCG-2022-0049], and must be received by June 6,
2022.

Submitting Comments

    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions. Documents mentioned in this notice, and all public
comments, are in our online docket at https://www.regulations.gov and
can be viewed by following that website's instructions. Additionally,
if you go to the online docket and sign up for email alerts, you will
be notified when comments are posted.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments to the Coast Guard will
be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will
include any personal information you have provided. For more about
privacy and submissions to the Coast Guard in response to this
document, see DHS's eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR 14226,
March 11, 2020). For more about privacy and submissions to OIRA in
response to this document, see the https://www.reginfo.gov, comment-
submission web page. OIRA posts its decisions on ICRs online at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain after the comment period for each
ICR. An OMB Notice of Action on each ICR will become available via a
hyperlink in the OMB Control Number: 1625-0095.

Previous Request for Comments

    This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The
Coast Guard published the 60-day notice (87 FR 7196, February 8, 2022)
required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That notice elicited no comments.
Accordingly, no changes have been made to the Collection.

Information Collection Request

    Title: Enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness via Electronic
Transmission of Vessel Transit Data.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0112.
    Summary: The Coast Guard collects, stores, and analyzes data
transmitted by Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) and
Automatic Identification System (AIS) to enhance maritime domain
awareness (MDA). Awareness and threat knowledge are critical for
securing the maritime domain and the key to preventing adverse events.
Data is also used for marine safety and environmental protection
purposes 46 U.S.C. 70114 and 70115 authorize the Secretary of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the AIS and LRIT
requirements. This authority is delegated by the Secretary to the Coast
Guard via the Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1,
Revision No. 01.2. (II)(97.j and k).
    Need: To ensure port safety and security and to ensure the
uninterrupted flow of commerce.
    Forms: None.
    Respondents: Owners or operators of certain vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Hour Burden Estimate: The estimated burden remains 52,728 hours a
year.
    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. et seq.,
chapter 35, as amended.

    Dated: April 26, 2022.
Kathleen Claffie,
Chief, Office of Privacy Management, U.S. Coast Guard.
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