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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ID-9032-000]

Hewa, John D., Jr.; Notice of Filing

    Take notice that on October 28, 2020, John D. Hewa Jr., submitted
for filing, application for authority to hold interlocking positions,
pursuant to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 825d(b)
(2020) and Part 45 of

the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Rules of
Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR part 45.8 (2020).
    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, 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 comment date. On or
before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link
at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically may mail
similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in
docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services,
12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 18, 2020.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-70852; File No. SR-BYX-2013-038]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; BATS Y-Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Related to
Fees for Use of BATS Y-Exchange, Inc.

November 13, 2013.
    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 October 31, 2013, BATS Y-Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or
``BYX'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The
Exchange has designated the proposed rule change as one establishing or
changing a member due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange
under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2)
thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon
filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to
solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of the
Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend the fee schedule applicable to
Members \5\ and non-members of the Exchange pursuant to BYX Rules
15.1(a) and (c). While changes to the fee schedule pursuant to this
proposal will be effective upon filing, the proposed changes will
become operative on November 1, 2013.
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    The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange's
Web site at http://www.batstrading.com, at the principal office of the
Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to modify its fee schedule applicable to the
use of the Exchange effective November 1, 2013, in order to modify
pricing related to executions that occur on BATS Exchange, Inc.
(``BZX'') through the Exchange's TRIM \6\ and SLIM routing
strategies.\7\ BZX implemented certain pricing changes effective
October 1, 2013, including modification of the fee of $0.0029 per share
when removing liquidity to a fee of $0.0030 per share when removing
liquidity. To create a direct pass through of the applicable economics
of executions at BZX through the TRIM and SLIM routing strategies, the
Exchange proposes to charge $0.0030 per share for orders routed through
such strategies and executed on BZX, rather than the $0.0029 per share
that it currently charges for such orders. The Exchange is not
proposing any other changes to its routing fees at this time.
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder that are applicable to a national securities exchange, and,
in particular, with the requirements of Section 6 of the Act.\8\
Specifically, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is
consistent with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,\9\ in that it provides for
the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges
among members and other persons using any facility or system which the
Exchange operates or controls. The Exchange notes that it operates in a
highly competitive market in which market participants can readily
direct order flow to competing venues if they deem fee structures at a
particular venue to be unreasonable and/or excessive. The Exchange
believes that the proposed changes to the Exchange's routing fee for
orders executed on BZX through the TRIM and SLIM routing strategies are
equitably allocated, fair and reasonable, and non-discriminatory in
that they are equally applicable to all Members and are designed to
mirror the fee applicable to the execution if such routed orders were
executed directly by the Member at BZX.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as amended. Because the market
for order execution is extremely competitive, Members may readily opt
to disfavor the Exchange's routing services if they believe that
alternatives offer them better value. For orders routed through the
Exchange and executed at BZX through the TRIM and SLIM routing
strategies, the proposed fee change is designed to equal the fee that a
Member would have received if such routed orders would have been
executed directly by a Member at BZX.

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.

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \10\ and paragraph (f) of Rule 19b-4
thereunder.\11\ 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.
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
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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-BYX-2013-038 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BYX-2013-038. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-BYX-2013-038 and should be
submitted on or before December 10, 2013.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
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[Release No. 34-57196; File No. SR-ISE-2008-08]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange,
LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule
Change Relating to the Extension of a Pilot Program for Directed Orders

January 24, 2008.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on January 22, 2008, the International Securities Exchange, LLC
(``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in
Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially
prepared by the ISE. The proposed rule change has been filed by the ISE
as effecting a change in an existing order-entry or trading system
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(5)
thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with
the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The ISE is proposing to extend the pilot period for the system
change that identifies to a Directed Market Maker (``DMM'') the
identity of the firm entering a Directed Order until January 31, 2009.

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

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

1. Purpose
    On January 5, 2006, the ISE initiated a system change to identify
to a DMM the identity of the firm entering a Directed Order. The ISE
filed this system change on a pilot basis under Section 19(b)(3)(A) of
the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(5) thereunder \5\ so that it would be
effective while the Commission considered a separate proposed rule
change filed under Section 19(b)(2) of the Act to amend the ISE's rules
to reflect the system change on a permanent basis (the ``Permanent Rule
Change'').\6\ The current pilot expires on January 31, 2008,\7\ but the
Commission has not yet taken action with respect to the Permanent Rule
Change. Accordingly, the Exchange proposes to extend the pilot until
January 31, 2009, so that the system change will remain in effect while
the Commission continues to evaluate the Permanent Rule Change.\8\
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 53104 (January 11,
2006), 71 FR 3142 (January 19, 2006) (Notice of Filing and Immediate
Effectiveness for SR-ISE-2006-02).
    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 53103 (January 11,
2006), 71 FR 3144 (January 19, 2006) (Notice of Filing for SR-ISE-
2006-01).
    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56155 (July 27,
2007), 72 FR 43306 (August 3, 2007) (Notice of Filing and Immediate
Effectiveness for SR-ISE-2007-67).
    \8\ The ISE anticipated that extension of the pilot might be
necessary and included this in the filing for the initial pilot. See
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the basis under the Act is found in
Section 6(b)(5), in that the propose rule change is designed to promote
just and equitable principles of trade, remove impediments to and
perfect the mechanisms of a free and open market and a national market
system and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest.
Extension of the pilot program will allow the Exchange to continue
operating the pilot while the Commission considers the Permanent Rule
Change.

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

    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change does not impose
any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

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

    The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit,
comments on this proposed rule change. The Exchange has not received
any written comments from members or other interested parties.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change effects a change in an
existing order entry or trading system that (i) does not significantly
affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) does
not impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) does not
have the effect of limiting access to or availability of the system, it
has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act
\9\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(5) thereunder.\10\
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule
change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it
appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate
in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise
in furtherance of the 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 e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-ISE-2008-08 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-ISE-2008-08. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used.
To help the Commission process and review your comments more
efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all
comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments,

all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that
are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating
to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person,
other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance
with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street,
NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours
of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the ISE. All comments
received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit
personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit
only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-ISE-2008-08 and should be
submitted on or before February 20, 2008.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Florence E. Harmon,
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-53786; File No. SR-Amex-2006-39]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change
and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 Thereto Relating to the Adoption of a
Licensing Fee for Options on the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation VIPERs

May 11, 2006.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on April 26, 2006, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or
``Exchange'') submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been prepared by Amex. On May 9, 2006,
the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change,
withdrew Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change and submitted
Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\3\ Amex has designated
this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other
charge imposed by the self-regulatory organization under Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \4\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder,\5\
which renders it effective upon filing with the Commission. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
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    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to modify its Options Fee Schedule by
adopting a per contract licensing fee for the orders of specialists,
registered options traders (``ROTs''), firms, non-member market makers,
and broker-dealers in connection with options transactions on the
shares of the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation VIPERs (symbol: VIG).
    The text of the proposed rule change, as amended, is available on
the Amex's Web site at http://www.amex.com, at the principal office of

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

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

1. Purpose
    Amex proposes to adopt a per contract licensing fee for options on
VIG. This fee change will be assessed on members commencing April 27,
2006.
    The Exchange has entered into numerous agreements with various
index providers for the purpose of trading options on certain exchange
traded funds (``ETFs''), such as VIG. This requirement to pay an index
license fee to a third party is a condition to the listing and trading
of these ETF options. In many cases, the Exchange is required to pay a
significant licensing fee to the index provider that may not be
reimbursed. In an effort to recoup the costs associated with certain
index licenses, the Exchange has established a per contract licensing
fee for the orders of specialists, ROTs, firms, non-member market
makers and broker-dealers, which is collected on every option
transaction in designated products in which such market participant is
a party.\6\
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    The purpose of this proposal is to charge an options licensing fee
in connection with options on VIG. Specifically, Amex seeks to charge
an options licensing fee of $0.10 per contract side for the VIG options
for specialist, ROT, firm, non-member market maker and broker-dealer
orders executed on the Exchange. In all cases, the fees will be charged
only to the Exchange members through whom the orders are placed.
    The proposed options licensing fee will allow the Exchange to
recoup its costs in connection with the index license fee for the
trading of the VIG options. The fees will be collected on every order
of a specialist, ROT, firm, non-member market maker, and broker-dealer
executed on the Exchange. The Exchange believes that the proposal to
require payment of a per contract licensing fee in connection with the
VIG options by those market participants that are the beneficiaries of
Exchange index license agreements is justified and consistent with the
rules of the Exchange.
    The Exchange notes that the Amex, in recent years, has revised a
number of fees to better align Exchange fees with the actual cost of
delivering services and reduce Exchange subsidies of such services.\7\
Amex believes that the implementation of this proposal is consistent
with the reduction and/or elimination of these subsidies. Amex believes
that these fees will help to allocate to those market participants
engaging in transactions in VIG options a fair share of the related
costs of offering such options.
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    \7\ See, e.g., Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 45360
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    The Exchange asserts that the proposal is equitable as required by
Section 6(b)(4) of the Act.\8\ In

connection with the adoption of an options licensing fee for VIG
options, the Exchange believes that charging an options licensing fee,
where applicable, to all market participant orders except for customer
orders is reasonable, given the competitive pressures in the industry.
Accordingly, the Exchange seeks, through this proposal, to better align
its transaction charges with the cost of providing products.
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    \8\ Section 6(b)(4) of the Act requires that the rules of a
national securities exchange provide for the equitable allocation of
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2. Statutory Basis
    Amex believes that the proposed rule change, as amended, is
consistent with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act \9\ regarding the equitable
allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges among exchange
members and other persons using exchange facilities.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    Amex believes that the proposed rule change, as amended, does not
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

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

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

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

    The foregoing rule change was filed pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \10\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder,\11\
because it establishes or changes a due, fee, or other charge imposed
by the self-regulatory organization.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule
change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it
appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate
in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise
in furtherance of the 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, as amended, is consistent with the Act. Comments may be
submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml.
); or     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-Amex-2006-39 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-Amex-2006-39. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used.
To help the Commission process and review your comments more
efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all
comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments,

all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that
are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating
to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person,
other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance
with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such
filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of the Amex. All comments received will be posted
without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying
information from submissions. You should submit only information that
you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to
File Number SR-Amex-2006-39 and should be submitted on or before June
7, 2006.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
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Jill M. Peterson,
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0270]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary safety zone
for certain waters of the North Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Ocean City,
MD. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the
navigable waters during an air show on May 23, 2018. This action would
prohibit persons and vessels from entering the safety zone unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region
or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this
proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before May 16, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2018-0270 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Mr. Ron Houck, Sector Maryland-
National Capital Region Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    On February 21, 2018, the Town of Ocean City, MD, notified the
Coast Guard that it will be conducting the Canadian Snowbirds Air Show
Featurette from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 23, 2018. Details of the
event were provided to the Coast Guard on March 7, 2018. The air show
consists of a single public performance by the Canadian Forces 431 Air
Demonstration Squadron conducting a 40-minute aerobatic performance of
high-speed, low-flying fixed-wing military aircraft operating within a
Federal Aviation Administration-designated air show box, located above
the North Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Ocean City, MD. Hazards from the
air show include participants operating adjacent to a designated
navigation channel and interfering with vessels intending to operate
within that channel, as well as aircraft mishaps that involve crashing
during an air show aerobatic performance conducted above navigable
waters located near the shoreline. The COTP Maryland-National Capital
Region has determined that potential hazards associated with the air
show would be a safety concern for anyone intending to operate within
certain waters of the North Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Ocean City, MD.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of persons
and vessels on certain waters of the North Atlantic Ocean before,
during, and after the scheduled event. The Coast Guard proposes this
rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The COTP proposes to establish a safety zone from 1:30 p.m. to 4
p.m. on May 23, 2018. The safety zone would cover all waters of the
North Atlantic Ocean, within an area bounded by the following
coordinates: Commencing at a point near the shoreline at latitude
38[deg]20'33.3'' N, longitude 075[deg]04'37.7'' W, thence eastward to
latitude 38[deg]20'24.9'' N, longitude 075[deg]04'01.5'' W, thence
southward to latitude 38[deg]19'18.4'' N, longitude 075[deg]04'26.9''
W, thence westward to latitude 38[deg]19'27.0'' N, longitude
075[deg]05'03.0'' W, thence northward to point of origin, located
adjacent to Ocean City, MD. The safety zone will encompass all
navigable waters within a rectangular area approximately 7,000 feet in
length and 3,000 feet in width, parallel to the shoreline at Ocean
City, MD. The duration of the zone is intended to ensure the safety of
persons and vessels on the specified navigable waters before, during,
and after the scheduled 2 p.m. air show. No vessel or person would be
permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from
the COTP or a designated representative. The regulatory text we are
proposing appears at the end of this document.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders s and
we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This NPRM has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and day-of-week of the safety zone. Vessel traffic
will be able to safely transit around this safety zone, which would
impact a small designated area of the North Atlantic Ocean for less
than 3 hours during a Wednesday before Memorial Day when vessel traffic
is normally low. The Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners via VHF-FM marine band channel 16 to provide information about
the safety zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The

term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit
organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not
dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5
U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule would not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
IV.A above, this proposed rule would not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the rule would affect
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that Order and
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Directive 023-01, which guides the Coast Guard in complying
with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-
4370f), and have made a preliminary determination that this action is
one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively
have a significant effect on the human environment. This proposed rule
involves a safety zone lasting less than 3 hours that would prohibit
vessel movement within a small portion of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review
under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual
023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A preliminary Record of Environmental
Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket
where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information
that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact
from this proposed rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    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.
    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, visit http://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://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 or a
final rule is published.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  [thinsp]165.T05-0270 to read as follows:

Sec.  [thinsp]165.T05-0270   Safety Zone; North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean
City, MD.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
the North Atlantic Ocean, within an area bounded by the following
coordinates:

Commencing at a point near the shoreline at latitude 38[deg]20'33.3''
N, longitude 075[deg]04'37.7'' W, thence eastward to latitude
38[deg]20'24.9'' N, longitude 075[deg]04'01.5'' W, thence southward to
latitude 38[deg]19'18.4'' N, longitude 075[deg]04'26.9'' W, thence
westward to latitude 38[deg]19'27.0'' N, longitude 075[deg]05'03.0'' W,
thence northward to point of origin, located adjacent to Ocean City,
MD. All coordinates refer to datum NAD 1983.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section:
    (1) Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region means the
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region.
    (2) Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the
Port Maryland-National Capital Region to assist in enforcement of the
safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (c) Regulations. The general safety zone regulations found in 33
CFR part 165, subpart C apply to the safety zone created by this
section.
    (1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations
governing safety zones found in 33 CFR 165.23.
    (2) Entry into or remaining in this safety zone is prohibited
unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Maryland-
National Capital Region. All vessels underway within this safety zone
at the time it is implemented are to depart the zone.
    (3) Persons desiring to transit the area of the safety zone shall
obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region or designated representative. To request permission to
transit the area, the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital
Region and or designated representatives can be contacted at telephone
number<PHONE_NUMBER> or on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8
MHz). The Coast Guard vessels enforcing this section can be contacted
on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Upon being hailed
by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal, State, or local agency
vessel, by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator
of a vessel shall proceed as directed. If permission is granted to
enter the safety zone, all persons and vessels shall comply with the
instructions of the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital
Region or designated representative and proceed as directed while
within the zone.
    (4) Enforcement officials. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in
the patrol and enforcement of the zone by Federal, State, and local
agencies.
    (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 1:30
p.m. to 4 p.m. on May 23, 2018.

    Dated: April 9, 2018.
Lonnie P. Harrison, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2146-111; Project No. 82-000; Project No. 618-000]

Alabama Power Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare Environmental
Impact Statement and Soliciting Scoping Comments

    On July 28, 2005, Alabama Power Company (Alabama Power) filed,
pursuant to sections 4(e) and 15 of the Federal Power Act,\1\ an
application for a single new license to continue operation and
maintenance of three previously separately licensed projects that
include seven developments: (1) The Coosa Hydroelectric Project No.
2146, which comprises the Weiss, H. Neely Henry, Logan Martin, Lay, and
Bouldin developments; (2) the Mitchell Dam Hydroelectric Project No.
82; and (3) the Jordan Dam Hydroelectric Project No. 618. The single
new operating license would combine all of these projects as one
project, the Coosa River Hydroelectric Project (Coosa River Project)
No. 2146, with a combined 960.9 megawatts of hydroelectric generating
capacity. The projects are located on the Coosa River, in the states of
Alabama and Georgia, and occupy about 280 acres of federal land
administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
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    \1\ 16 U.S.C. 797(e) and 808 (2012).
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    On December 31, 2009, Commission staff issued a final Environmental
Assessment (EA) for the Coosa River Project. On June 20, 2013 (June 20
Order), the Commission issued a single new 30-year license to Alabama
Power for the continued operation and maintenance of the Coosa River
Project.\2\ On July 18, 2013, Alabama Rivers Alliance and American
Rivers (jointly) filed a request for rehearing of the Commission's June
20 Order. On July 22, 2013, Alabama Power and Georgia Environmental
Protection Division also filed separate requests for rehearing of the
Commission's June 20 Order.\3\ On April 21, 2016 (April 21 Order), the
Commission issued an order on rehearing and clarification regarding the
new license for the project.\4\ On May 17, 2016, Alabama Rivers
Alliance and American Rivers (jointly) filed a request for rehearing of
the April 21 Order. On September 12, 2016, the Commission issued an
order denying rehearing of the April 21 Order. Subsequently, Alabama
Rivers Alliance and American Rivers (jointly) filed a petition in the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (court), and
on July 6, 2018, the court issued an opinion vacating and remanding the
new license to the Commission for further proceedings consistent with
the opinion.\5\
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    \2\ Alabama Power Company, 143 FERC 61,249 (2013), order on
reh'g and clarification, 155 FERC 61,080 (2016), order denying
reh'g, 156 FERC 61,171 (2016).
    \3\ The Atlanta Regional Commission adopted and incorporated by
reference Georgia Environmental Protection Division's request for
rehearing.
    \4\ Alabama Power Company, 155 FERC 61,080 (2016).
    \5\ American Rivers v. FERC, 895 F.3d 32 (D.C. Cir. 2018). By
notice issued on September 10, 2018, the previous licenses for the
Coosa River, Jordan, and Mitchell Hydroelectric Projects were
reinstated; each project is currently operating under an annual
license.
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    In order to address the issues identified by the court, Commission
staff intend to prepare a draft and final environmental impact
statement (EIS) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy
Act. The EIS will describe and evaluate the probable effects of the
proposed action and alternatives. The focus of the EIS will be the
issues identified by the court as requiring further analyses (i.e.,
dissolved oxygen, fish entrainment and turbine mortality, federally
listed threatened and endangered species, and cumulative effects). For
the resource areas not the subject of the opinion, the EIS will either
include or incorporate by reference the analysis in the Commission's
final EA.
    To support and assist this environmental review, we are conducting
scoping on the issues to be addressed in the EIS and are issuing a
scoping document for comment under separate cover. Individuals,
organizations, and agencies with environmental expertise and concerns
are encouraged to comment on the scoping document. At this time, we do
not anticipate holding public or agency scoping meetings.
    With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries under section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations thereunder
at 50 CFR part 402.
    The deadline for filing scoping comments is 30 days from the
issuance date of this notice.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
scoping comments using the Commission's eFiling system at https://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 https://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 protected],<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include
docket number P-2146-111.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing
documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each
person on 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.
    The record for this proceeding is available for review at the
Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the
Commission's website 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 documents. For assistance, contact FERC Online
Support.
    You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filing and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
    Copies of the scoping document outlining the subject areas to be
addressed in the EIS were distributed to the parties on the
Commission's mailing list. Copies of the scoping document may be 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, please contact FERC
Online Support.
    The draft EIS will be sent to all persons and entities on the
Commission's service and mailing lists for the Coosa River Project. The
draft EIS will include our recommendations for operating procedures,
and environmental protection and enhancement measures that should be
part of any new license issued by the Commission. Recipients will then
have 60 days to review the draft EIS and file written comments with the
Commission. All comments filed with the Commission on the final EIS
will be considered in the Order taking final

action on the license application. The application will be processed
according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the
schedule may be made as appropriate.

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Issue Scoping Document..................  October 2018.
Comments Due on Scoping Document........  November 2018.
Issue Revised Scoping Document (if        December 2018.
 necessary).
Issue Additional Information Request (if  December 2018.
 necessary).
Additional Information Response Due.....  March 2019.
Draft EIS Issued........................  August 2019.
Comments Due on Draft EIS...............  October 2019.
Final EIS Issued........................  December 2019.
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    This notice informs all interested individuals, organizations, and
agencies with environmental expertise and concerns, that: (1) The
Commission staff has decided to prepare an EIS addressing the issues
raised by the court; and (2) the comments, recommendations, and terms
and conditions already on file with the Commission on the application
will be taken into account in the EIS.
    Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Aaron
Liberty at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by email at [email protected].

    Dated: October 30, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2011-0016; OMB Control numbers: 1625-0005, 1625-0024, 1625-0036
and 1625-0061]

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget

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 Information Collection Requests
(ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting approval of
revisions to the following collections of information: 1625-0005,
Application and Permit to Handle Hazardous Materials, 1625-0024, Safety
Approval of Cargo Containers, 1625-0036, Plan Approval and Records for
U.S. and Foreign Tank Vessels Carrying Oil in Bulk, and 1625-0061,
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Regulations.
    Our ICRs describe the information we seek to collect from the
public. Before submitting these ICRs to OIRA, the Coast Guard is
inviting comments as described below.

DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before April 4, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG-2011-0016] to the Docket Management Facility (DMF) at the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). To avoid duplicate
submissions, please use only one of the following means:
    (1) Online: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Mail: DMF (M-30), DOT, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-
140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (3) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. To ensure your comments are received in a
timely manner, mark the fax, to attention Desk Officer for the Coast
Guard.
    The DMF maintains the public docket for this Notice. Comments and
material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in
this Notice as being available in the docket, will become part of the
docket and will be available for inspection or copying at room W12-140
on the West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. You may also find the docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Copies of the ICRs are available through the docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available from:
COMMANDANT (CG-611), ATTN PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT MANAGER, U.S. COAST
GUARD, 2100 2ND ST., SW. STOP 7101, WASHINGTON DC 20593-7101.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Ms. Kenlinishia Tyler, Office
of Information Management, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for questions on these documents. Contact Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations,<PHONE_NUMBER>, for questions on the docket.

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 Collections. There is
one ICR for each Collection.
    The Coast Guard invites comments on whether these ICRs should be
granted based on the Collections being necessary for the proper
performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard
would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the
Collections; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the
Collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
information subject to the Collections; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the Collections on respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology. In response to

your comments, we may revise these ICRs or decide not to seek approval
for the Collections. 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-2011-0016], and
must be received by April 4, 2011. We will post all comments received,
without change, to http://www.regulations.gov. They will include any
personal information you provide. We have an agreement with DOT to use
their DMF. Please see the ``Privacy Act'' paragraph below.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number [USCG-
2011-0016], indicate the specific section of the document to which each
comment applies, providing a reason for each comment. You may submit
your comments and material online (via http://www.regulations.gov), by
fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. If
you submit a comment online via http://www.regulations.gov, it will be
considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit
the comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be
considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is
received at the DMF. We recommend you include your name, mailing
address, an e-mail address, or other contact information in the body of
your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding
your submission.
    You may submit your comments and material by electronic means,
mail, fax, or delivery to the DMF at the address under ADDRESSES; but
please submit them by only one means. To submit your comment online, go
to http://www.regulations.gov, and type ``USCG-2011-0016'' in the
``Keyword'' box. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery,
submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches,
suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by
mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please
enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will
consider all comments and material received during the comment period
and will address them accordingly.
    Viewing comments and documents: To view comments, as well as
documents mentioned in this Notice as being available in the docket, go
to http://www.regulations.gov, click on the ``read comments'' box,
which will then become highlighted in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box
insert ``USCG-2011-0016'' and click ``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket
Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column. You may also visit the DMF in Room
W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received in
dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act statement
regarding Coast Guard public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of
the Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

Information Collection Requests

    1. Title: Application and Permit to Handle Hazardous Materials.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0005.
    Summary: The information sought by this collection, which includes
form CG-4260, ensures the safe handling of explosives and other
hazardous materials around ports and aboard vessels.
    Need: Sections 1225 and 1231 of 33 U.S.C. authorize the Coast Guard
to establish standards for the handling, storage, and movement of
hazardous materials on a vessel and waterfront facility. Regulations in
33 CFR 126.17, 49 CFR 176.100, and 176.415 prescribe the rules for
facilities and vessels.
    Forms: CG-4260.
    Respondents: Shipping agents and terminal operators that handle
hazardous materials.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 185 hours
to 205 hours a year.
    2. Title: Safety Approval of Cargo Containers.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0024.
    Summary: This information collection is associated with
requirements for owners and manufacturers of cargo containers to submit
information and keep records associated with the approval and
inspection of those containers. This information is required to ensure
compliance with the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC),
29 U.S.T. 3707; T.I.A.S. 9037.
    Need: This collection of information addresses the reporting and
recordkeeping requirements for containers in 49 CFR parts 450 through
453. These rules are necessary since the U.S. is signatory to the CSC.
The CSC requires all containers to be safety approved prior to being
used in trade. These rules prescribe only the minimum requirements of
the CSC.
    Forms: None.
    Respondents: Owners and manufacturers of containers, and
organizations that the Coast Guard delegates to act as an approval
authority.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 105,920
hours to 104,096 hours a year.
    3. Title: Plan Approval and Records for U.S. and Foreign Tank
Vessels Carrying Oil in Bulk.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0036.
    Summary: This information collection aids the Coast Guard in
determining if a vessel complies with certain safety and environmental
protection standards. Plans, to include records, for construction or
modification of U.S. or foreign vessels submitted and maintained on
board are required for compliance with these standards.
    Need: Title 46 U.S.C. 3703 provides the Coast Guard with the
authority to regulate design, construction, alteration, repair,
maintenance, operation, equipping, personnel qualification, and manning
of vessels carrying oil in bulk. See e.g., 33 CFR part 157, Rules for
the Protection of the Marine Environment Relating to Tank Vessels
Carrying Oil in Bulk, and 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter D, Tank Vessels.
    Forms: Not applicable.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 1,253
hours to 1,357 hours a year.
    4. Title: Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Regulations.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0061.
    Summary: This information collection is intended to improve safety
on board vessels in the commercial fishing industry. The requirements
apply to those vessels and to seamen on them.
    Need: Under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 6104, the U.S. Coast Guard
has promulgated regulations in 46 CFR Part 28 to reduce the
unacceptably high level of fatalities and accidents in the commercial
fishing industry. The rules allowing the collection also provide means
of verifying compliance and enhancing safe operation of fishing
vessels.
    Forms: None.
    Respondents: Owners, agents, individuals-in-charge of commercial

fishing vessels, and insurance underwriters.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 5,917
hours to 5,945 hours a year.

    Dated: January 28, 2011.
R. E. Day,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command,
Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2011-2300 Filed 2-1-11; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 20 (Monday, February 1, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5039-5040]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0040]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Inner Harbor Navigation Canal,
New Orleans, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Senator Ted Hickey (Leon C. Simon
Blvd./Seabrook) bascule bridge across the Inner Harbor Navigation
Canal, mile 4.6, at New Orleans, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary
to accommodate the New Orleans Endurance Festival event. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain closed-to-navigation during the event.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. through 2 p.m. on April
3, 2016.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0040] is available
at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Jim Wetherington, Bridge
Administration Branch, Coast Guard, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Premier Event Management, through the
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD),
requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule of the
Senator Ted Hickey (Leon C. Simon Blvd./Seabrook) bascule bridge across
the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, mile 4.6, at New Orleans, Louisiana.
The deviation was requested to accommodate the New Orleans Endurance
Festival event. The vertical clearance of the bascule span bridge is 46
feet above mean high water in the closed-to-navigation position and
unlimited in the open-to-navigation position. The bridge is governed by
33 CFR 117.458(c).
    This deviation is effective on April 3, 2016, from 7 a.m. through 2
p.m. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed-to-navigation
for seven hours on the day of the event.
    Navigation on the waterway consists of small tugs with and without
tows, commercial vessels, and recreational craft, including sailboats.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed-to-navigation

position may do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open for
emergencies, and there is no immediate alternate route. The Coast Guard
will also inform the users of the waterways through our Local and
Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for
the bridge to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: January 26, 2016.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-01731 Filed 1-29-16; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 82 (Friday, April 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 26377]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09011]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee
Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Commercial Space
Transportation Advisory Committee.

DATES: The meeting will take place on May 15, 2023 from 10:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Instructions on how to virtually attend the meeting, copies
of meeting minutes, and a detailed agenda will be posted on the COMSTAC
website at: https://www.faa.gov/space/additional_information/comstac/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Hatt, Designated Federal
Officer, U.S. Department of Transportation, at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
email at [email protected]. Any committee related request should be
sent to the person listed in this section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee was created
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), in accordance with
Public Law 92-463. Since its inception, industry-led COMSTAC has
provided information, advice, and recommendations to the U.S.
Department of Transportation through FAA regarding technology,
business, and policy issues relevant to oversight of the U.S.
commercial space transportation sector.

II. Proposed Agenda

Welcome Remarks
    COMSTAC Chair
    FAA Administrator
    Associate Administrator for AST
AST Update to COMSTAC
    Licensing Updates
    LOX/Methane Testing
    Introduction to Common Standards Working Group (CSWG)
    Update on Part 440 SpARC
    National Spaceport Strategy
Guest Speakers
    ASTM F47 Standards Development Organization Update
    USSF Update on NSSL Phase 3 and Range of the Future Plans
COMSTAC Reports
Public Comment Period
Closing Comments
Adjournment

III. Public Participation

    The meeting listed in this notice will be open to the public,
virtually. Please see the website no later than five working days
before the meeting for details on viewing the meeting on YouTube.
    If you are in need of assistance or require a reasonable
accommodation for this meeting, please contact the person listed in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section at least 10 calendar days
before the meeting. Sign and oral interpretation can be made available
if requested 10 calendar days before the meeting.
    Interested members of the public may submit relevant written
statements for the COMSTAC members to consider under the advisory
process. Statements may concern the issues and agenda items mentioned
above and/or additional issues that may be relevant for the U.S.
commercial space transportation industry. Interested parties wishing to
submit written statements should contact the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section in writing (mail or email) by May
12, 2023 so that the information can be made available to COMSTAC
members for their review and consideration before the meeting. Written
statements should be supplied in the following formats: One hard copy
with original signature and/or one electronic copy via email. Portable
Document Format (PDF) attachments are preferred for email submissions.
A detailed agenda will be posted on the FAA website at https://www.faa.gov/space/additional_information/comstac/.

    Issued in Washington, DC, April 25, 2023.
James A. Hatt,
Designated Federal Officer, Commercial Space Transportation Advisory
Committee, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation.
[FR Doc. 2023-09011 Filed 4-27-23; 8:45 am]
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