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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 1

April 8, 2008.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:

    Docket Numbers: EG08-54-000.
    Applicants: Airtricity Pyron Wind Farm, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Self Certification of Exempt Wholesale
Generator Status of Airtricity Pyron Wind Farm, LLC.
    Filed Date: 04/07/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-5124.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 28, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: EG08-55-000.
    Applicants: Airtricity Inadale Wind Farm, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Self Certification of Exempt Wholesale
Generator Status of Airtricity Inadale Wind Farm, LLC.
    Filed Date: 04/07/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-5125.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 28, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: EG08-56-000.
    Applicants: Airtricity Panther Creek Wind Farm, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Self Certification of Exempt Wholesale
Generator Status of Airtricity Panther Creek Wind Farm, LLC.
    Filed Date: 04/07/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-5150.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 28, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: EG08-57-000.
    Applicants: Wolf Ridge Wind, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Self Certification of Exempt Wholesale
Generator Status of Wolf Ridge Wind, LLC.
    Filed Date: 04/08/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080408-5010.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:
    Docket Numbers: ER02-2042-004; ER99-2817-005; ER05-810-003.
    Applicants: UGI Utilities, Inc.; UGI Development Company; UGI
Energy Services, Inc.
    Description: UGI Utilities Inc et al. submit an updated market
power analysis.
    Filed Date: 04/03/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0041.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER06-1399-005.
    Applicants: Sunbury Generation LP.
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of Sunbury Generation LP.
    Filed Date: 04/03/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080403-5078.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-1372-005.
    Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Motion of Midwest Independent Transmission System
Operator, Inc. for Temporary Waiver of Tariff Provision, and Request
for Expedited Consideration and Shortened Notice Period.
    Filed Date: 04/04/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080408-5003.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-1415-001.
    Applicants: Xcel Energy Services Inc.
    Description: Northern States Power Company et al. submits an
supplement to the 1/22/08 Filing of Substitute Sheet 1365Z.16N to the
Midwest ISO Tariff.
    Filed Date: 04/02/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080403-0208.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-554-001.
    Applicants: Allegheny Power.
    Description: Allegheny Power submits a revised market-based rate
tariff to replace the rate tariff that was included in the 2/12/08
application.
    Filed Date: 03/31/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080402-0109.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-622-001.
    Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc
submits proposed revisions to the Credit Policy in Attachment L of the
Midwest ISO Open Access Transmission and Energy Markets Tariff, FERC
Electric Tariff, Third Revised 1.
    Filed Date: 03/31/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080404-0218.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 21, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-636-001.
    Applicants: Standard Binghamton LLC.
    Description: Standard Binghamton LLC submits an amendment to their
3/4/08 filing of a Petition for Acceptance of Initial Rate Schedule,
Waivers and Blanket Authority.
    Filed Date: 04/03/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0001.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-693-000.
    Applicants: NRG Southaven LLC, Southaven Power, LLC.
    Description: Notice of withdrawal of application of NRG Southern
LLC et al. for authorization of the disposition of jurisdictional
facilities under section 203 of the Federal Power Act, request for
waivers of Order 888 et al.
    Filed Date: 04/04/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0047.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 25, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-778-001.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: New York Independent System Operator Inc submits an
errata to the April 2 Filing and a clean version of the proposed
Services Tariff sheet that was affected by the typographical error to
the OATT.
    Filed Date: 04/04/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0046.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 17, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-779-000.
    Applicants: Northwestern Corporation.
    Description: NorthWestern Corp submits a revision to Rate Schedule
188.
    Filed Date: 04/02/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080404-0276.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-780-001.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: PJM Interconnection LLC submits corrections to the 3/
31/08 filing of revisions to the Open Access Transmission Tariff and
the Amended and Restated Operating Agreement.
    Filed Date: 04/03/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0002.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-781-000.
    Applicants: Central Illinois Light Company.
    Description: Central Illinois Light Co. et al. submit an Electric
Resource Sharing Agreement for Capacity.
    Filed Date: 04/02/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080404-0275.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-782-000.
    Applicants: Union Electric Company.
    Description: Union Electric Co. submits an application for approval
to make power sales to its affiliates, Ameren Illinois Utilities.
    Filed Date: 04/02/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080404-0274.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-783-000.
    Applicants: Ameren Energy Marketing Company.
    Description: Ameren Energy Marketing Co. submits their application
to make power sales to its affiliates, Ameren Illinois Utilities.
    Filed Date: 04/02/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080404-0273.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-784-000.
    Applicants: West Valley Leasing Company, LLC.
    Description: Application of West Valley Leasing Co., LLC for order
accepting initial tariff (FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1),
waiving regulations, and granting blanket approvals.
    Filed Date: 04/02/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080404-0272.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-785-000.
    Applicants: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
    Description: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation dba National Grid
submits a Notice of Termination of Rate Schedule 255 with Ondondaga
Cogeneration Limited Partnership.
    Filed Date: 04/03/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0007.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-786-000.
    Applicants: Avista Corporation.
    Description: Avista Corporation submits an executed Letter
Agreement with Clearwater Power Company etc.
    Filed Date: 04/03/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0006.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-787-000.
    Applicants: Avista Corporation.
    Description: Avista Corporation submits an executed Letter
Agreement with Clearwater Power Company.
    Filed Date: 04/03/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0005.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-788-000.
    Applicants: PacifiCorp.
    Description: PacifiCorp submits Service Agreement 425 dated 3/7/08
for the installation of a new 230 kV substation on Bonneville Power
Administration's Midway-Big Eddy 230 kV line.
    Filed Date: 04/03/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0004.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-794-000.
    Applicants: Ameren Services Company.
    Description: Central Illinois Public Service Company submits a
Letter Agreement with Wabash Valley Power Association Inc as agent for
MJM Electric Cooperative Inc etc.
    Filed Date: 04/04/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0045.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 25, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-795-000.
    Applicants: Ameren Services Company.
    Description: Ameren Services Company submits a Letter Agreement
with Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative with an effective date
of 3/7/08.
    Filed Date: 04/04/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0044.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 25, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-800-000; ER96-1085-012; EL05-122-001.
    Applicants: South Carolina Electric & Gas Company.
    Description: South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. submits a refund
report summarizing refund payments made.
    Filed Date: 04/03/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080408-0038.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
securities filings:
    Docket Numbers: ES08-42-000.
    Applicants: Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company.
    Description: Application of Southern Indiana Gas and Electric
Company for Authority to Issue Short-Term Debt under section 204 of the
Federal Power Act.
    Filed Date: 04/07/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080408-5001.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 28, 2008.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following open access
transmission tariff filings:
    Docket Numbers: OA07-115-001; OA08-95-001.
    Applicants: Alcoa Power Generating Inc.--Yadkin.
    Description: Yadkin Division of Alcoa Power Generating, Inc submits
its Open Access Transmission Tariff Sheets containing revised
Attachment C.
    Filed Date: 04/03/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080404-0233.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: OA08-54-001; OA08-55-001; OA08-56-001; OA08-57-001;
OA08-99-000.
    Applicants: Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-op.; Idaho Power
Company; NorthWestern Corporation; PacifiCorp; Black Hills Power, Inc.
    Description: Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative, Inc et
al. submit revised sheets & original sheets to Rate Schedule FERC 23 et
al.
    Filed Date: 04/03/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080407-0003.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: OA08-94-000.
    Applicants: MATL LLP.
    Description: MATL LLP submits Second Revised Sheet 7 et al. to
Second Revised Volume 1 to its Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    Filed Date: 03/17/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080320-0052.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 14, 2008.

    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above
proceedings 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) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket
related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the
same docket. 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. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding,
interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline
need not be served on persons other than the Applicant.
    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
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the
Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the
above list. They are also 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>.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 119 (Thursday, June 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 40795]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP17-80-004]

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request for Extension
of Time

    Take notice that on June 8, 2023, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC
(Columbia) requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission) grant an extension of time, until July 19, 2026, to
construct and operate its Eastern Panhandle Expansion Project,
originally authorized in the July 19, 2018 Order Issuing Certificate
under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and part 157 of the Commission's
regulations (July 19, Order).\1\ Ordering Paragraph (B1) of the July 19
Order provided a deadline of July 19, 2020, to complete construction of
the facilities and making them available for service.
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    \1\ See Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, 164 FERC ] 61,036 (2018)
(July 19 Order), reh'g denied, 170 FERC ] 61,247 (2020).
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    In its original application, Columbia requested authorization to
construct and operate approximately 3.37 miles of 8-inch in diameter
pipeline commencing in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, and extending
through Washington County, Maryland, to a point of delivery in Morgan
County, West Virginia. The project was designed to meet Mountaineer
Gas' request for 47,500 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of capacity, and
Mountaineer Gas and Columbia have a binding precedent agreement
executed for the entire capacity of the project for a 20-year primary
term.
    On July 8, 2020, Columbia filed a request for a three-year
extension of time, until July 19, 2023, to construct the project and
place it into service. In that filing, Columbia stated that, due to
unforeseen delays in acquiring an easement from the Government of
Maryland across the Western Maryland Rail Trail, additional time was
required in order to complete the construction of the authorized
project facilities. On August 25, 2020, the Commission granted
Columbia's request.\2\
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    \2\ Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, Docket No. CP18-116-003
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    In this latest request, Columbia states that the easement in
question is still the subject of litigation pending before the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (Fourth Circuit). Columbia
reports that, due to this litigation, Columbia is prevented from moving
forward with the construction of the project.
    This notice establishes a 15-calendar day intervention and comment
period deadline. Any person wishing to comment on the applicant's
request for an extension of time may do so. No reply comments or
answers will be considered. If you wish to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this request, you should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file a motion to intervene in
accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the
Natural Gas Act (18 CFR 157.10).\3\
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    \3\ Only motions to intervene from entities that were party to
the underlying proceeding will be accepted. Algonquin Gas
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    As a matter of practice, the Commission itself generally acts on
requests for extensions of time to complete construction for Natural
Gas Act facilities when such requests are contested before order
issuance. For those extension requests that are contested,\4\ the
Commission will aim to issue an order acting on the request within 45
days.\5\ The Commission will address all arguments relating to whether
the applicant has demonstrated there is good cause to grant the
extension.\6\ The Commission will not consider arguments that re-
litigate the issuance of the certificate order, including whether the
Commission properly found the project to be in the public convenience
and necessity and whether the Commission's environmental analysis for
the certificate complied with the National Environmental Policy Act.\7\
At the time a pipeline requests an extension of time, orders on
certificates of public convenience and necessity are final and the
Commission will not re-litigate their issuance.\8\ The OEP Director, or
his or her designee, will act on all of those extension requests that
are uncontested.
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    \4\ Contested proceedings are those where an intervenor disputes
any material issue of the filing. 18 CFR 385.2201(c)(1) (2019).
    \5\ Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ] 61,144, at P 40
(2020).
    \6\ Id. at P 40.
    \7\ Similarly, the Commission will not re-litigate the issuance
of an NGA section 3 authorization, including whether a proposed
project is not inconsistent with the public interest and whether the
Commission's environmental analysis for the permit order complied
with NEPA.
    \8\ Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 170 FERC ] 61,144, at P 40
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    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://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. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room. For assistance, contact FERC at
[email protected] or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TTY,
(202) 502-8659.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments
in lieu of paper using the ``eFile'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. In
lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions
sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly D.
Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street
NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other
carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland
20852.
    The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners,
environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For
public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at<PHONE_NUMBER> or [email protected].
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, 2023.

    Dated: June 15, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 18 (Friday, January 26, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3628-3630]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01194]

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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 18 / Friday, January 26, 2018 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0757; Product Identifier 2017-SW-022-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain serial numbered Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC)
Model 429 helicopters. This proposed AD would require marking a serial
number on life-limited forward spars and actuator fitting assemblies.
The actions of this proposed AD are intended to prevent an unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 27, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0757; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this proposed AD, the Transport Canada AD, the economic evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
    For service information identified in this proposed rule, contact
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir,
Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
(450) 433-0272; or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may
review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321,
Fort Worth, TX 76177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Helene Gandy, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Regulations & Policy Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch,
FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-
5413; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to
the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might
result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed
electronically, commenters should submit only one time.
    We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as
a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel
concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, we
will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for
comments. We will consider comments filed after the comment period has
closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay.
We may change this proposal in light of the comments we receive.

Discussion

    Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has
issued Canadian AD No. CF-2017-02, dated January 16, 2017, to correct
an unsafe condition for BHTC Model 429 helicopters, serial numbers (S/
N) 57150, 57168, 57176, 57210, 57211 through 57216, 57265, 57266,
57267, and 57287. Transport Canada advises that forward spars part
number (P/N) 429-031-213-103 and 429-031-213-104 and actuator fitting
assembly P/N 429-031-222-101 and 429-031-222-102 have life limits of
30,000 and 19,000 Retirement Index Numbers, respectively. However,
Transport Canada states these parts are not serialized and therefore
their accumulated usage is difficult to track, which creates a risk
that these parts could remain in service beyond their life limits. This
condition could result in failure of the part.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Canada and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
our bilateral agreement with Canada, Transport Canada, its technical
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in
its AD. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all known
relevant information and determined that an unsafe condition is likely
to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429-16-34, dated
November 10, 2016, which specifies procedures for permanently marking
each forward spar and actuator fitting assembly with the serial number
of the helicopter.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Other Related Service Information

    We also reviewed Bell Helicopter Model 429 Maintenance Manual BHT-
429-MM-1, Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations Schedule, Revision 26,
dated September 9, 2016, which

specifies airworthiness life limits and inspection intervals for parts
installed on Model 429 helicopters.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require cleaning and marking the
helicopter's serial number on each forward spar P/N 429-031-213-103 and
429-031-213-104 and on each actuator fitting assembly P/N 429-031-222-
101 and 429-031-222-102. This proposed AD would also prohibit
installing any affected part on any helicopter unless is has been
marked in accordance with this proposed AD.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Transport Canada AD

    The Transport Canada AD requires compliance within 12 months from
its effective date, unless already accomplished. This proposed AD would
require compliance within 800 hours time in service.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 6 helicopters of
U.S. Registry and that labor costs average $85 per work-hour. We
estimate that marking the forward spars and actuator fitting assemblies
would require 1 work-hour and no parts would be needed. Based on these
estimates, we expect a total cost of $85 per helicopter and $510 for
the U.S. fleet.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have 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.
    For the reasons discussed, I certify this proposed regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that
it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited: Docket No. FAA-2017-0757;
Product Identifier 2017-SW-022-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model
429 helicopters, serial number (S/N) 57150, 57168, 57176, 57210
through 57216, 57265, 57266, 57267, and 57287, with a forward spar
part number (P/N) 429-031-213-103 or 429-031-213-104 or actuator
fitting assembly P/N 429-031-222-101 or 429-031-222-102 installed,
certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a forward spar or
actuator fitting assembly remaining in service after reaching its
life limit. This condition could result in failure of a forward spar
or actuator fitting assembly and subsequent collapse of the landing
gear.

(c) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 27, 2018.

(d) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.

(e) Required Actions

    (1) Within 800 hours time-in-service, clean and identify each
forward spar and actuator fitting assembly with the helicopter
serial number in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraphs 3 through 5 and with reference to Figure 1 of Bell
Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429-16-34, dated November 10,
2016.
    (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install a
forward spar P/N 429-031-213-103 or 429-031-213-104 or actuator
fitting assembly P/N 429-031-222-101 or 429-031-222-102 on any
helicopter unless it has been marked with a serial number in
accordance with paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, FAA, may approve
AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Helene Gandy, Aviation
Safety Engineer, Regulations & Policy Section, Rotorcraft Standards
Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone
(817) 222-5413; email [email protected].
    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(g) Additional Information

    (1) Bell Helicopter Model 429 Maintenance Manual BHT-429-MM-1,
Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations Schedule, Revision 26, dated
September 9, 2016, which is not incorporated by reference, contains
additional information about the subject of this AD. For service
information identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter Textron
Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or
at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may review the referenced
service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX
76177.
    (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada AD
No. CF-2017-02, dated January 16, 2017. You may view the Transport
Canada AD on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov in the AD
Docket.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 1100, Placards and
Markings.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 12, 2018.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2021-0103]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulation; Choptank River, Between Trappe and
Cambridge, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish temporary special
local regulations for certain waters of the Choptank River. This action
is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable
waters located between Trappe, Talbot County, MD, and Cambridge,
Dorchester County, MD, during a swim event on May 16, 2021. This
proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from entering
the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port
Maryland-National Capital Region or the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before April 19, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2021-0103 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 MST2 Shaun Landante, U.S. Coast
Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region Waterways Management
Division; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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
PATCOM Coast Guard Patrol Commander
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    On February 15, 2021, the TCR Event Management of St. Michaels, MD,
notified the Coast Guard that it will be conducting the Maryland
Freedom Swim from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on May 16, 2021. The open water
swim consists of approximately 200 participants competing on a
designated 1.75-mile linear course. The course starts at the beach of
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park at Trappe, MD, proceeds across the
Choptank River along and between the fishing piers and the Senator
Frederick C. Malkus, Jr. Memorial (US-50) Bridge, and finishes at the
beach of the Dorchester County Visitors Center at Cambridge, MD.
Hazards from the swim competition include participants swimming within
and adjacent to the designated navigation channel and interfering with
vessels intending to operate within that channel, as well as swimming
within approaches to local public and private marinas and public boat
facilities. The Captain of the Port (COTP) Maryland-National Capital
Region has determined that potential hazards associated with the swim
would be a safety concern for anyone intending to participate in this
event and for vessels that operate within specified waters of the
Choptank River.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to protect event participants,
non-participants, and transiting vessels before, during, and after the
scheduled event. The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking under
authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231).

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region is proposing to establish
special local regulations from 6 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. on May 16,
2021. There is no alternate date planned for this event. The regulated
area would cover all navigable waters of the Choptank River, from
shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line
drawn from latitude 38[deg]35'14.2'' N, longitude 076[deg]02'33.0'' W,
thence south to latitude 38[deg]34'08.3'' N, longitude
076[deg]03'36.2'' W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn from
latitude 38[deg]35'32.7'' N, longitude 076[deg]02'58.3'' W, thence
south to latitude 38[deg]34'24.7'' N, longitude 076[deg]04'01.3'' W,
located at Cambridge, MD. The regulated area is approximately 2,800
yards in length and 900 yards in width. The proposed duration of the
rule and size of the regulated area are intended to ensure the safety
of life on these navigable waters before, during, and after the open
water swim, scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on May 16,
2021. The COTP and the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM) would have
authority to forbid and control the movement of all vessels and
persons, including event participants, in the regulated area.
    Except for Maryland Freedom Swim participants and vessels already
at berth, a vessel or person would be required to get permission from
the COTP or PATCOM before entering the regulated area. Vessel operators
would be able to request permission to enter and transit through the
regulated area by contacting the PATCOM on VHF-FM channel 16. Vessel
traffic would be able to safely transit the regulated area once the
PATCOM deems it safe to do so. A person or vessel not registered with
the event sponsor as a participant or assigned as official patrols
would be considered a non-participant. Official Patrols are any vessel
assigned or approved by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-
National Capital Region with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
    If permission is granted by the COTP or PATCOM, a person or vessel
would be allowed to enter the regulated area or pass directly through
the regulated area as instructed. Vessels would be required to operate
at a safe speed that minimizes wake while within the regulated area.
Official patrol vessels would direct non-participants while within the
regulated area.
    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, 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).
    This regulatory action determination is based on size, time of day
and duration of the regulated area, which would impact a small
designated area of the Choptank River for 4 hours. The Coast Guard
would issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16
about the status of the regulated area. Moreover, the rule would allow
vessels to seek permission to enter the regulated area, and vessel
traffic would be able to safely transit the regulated area once the
PATCOM deems it safe to do so.

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, Rev. 1, associated implementing
instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide 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
implementation of regulations within 33 CFR part 100 applicable to
organized marine events on the navigable waters of the United States
that could negatively impact the safety of waterway users and shore
side activities in the event area lasting for 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review
under paragraph L[61] of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual
023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. 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
submissions in response to this docket, see DHS's Correspondence System
of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).
    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 100

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.

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2. Add Sec.  100.T05-0103 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.T05-0103  Maryland Freedom Swim, Choptank River, Between
Trappe and Cambridge, MD.

    (a) Regulated area. The regulations in this section apply to the
following area: All navigable waters of the Choptank River, from
shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line
drawn from latitude 38[deg]35'14.2'' N, longitude 076[deg]02'33.0'' W,
thence south to latitude 38[deg]34'08.3'' N, longitude
076[deg]03'36.2'' W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn from
latitude 38[deg]35'32.7'' N, longitude 076[deg]02'58.3'' W, thence
south to latitude 38[deg]34'24.7'' N, longitude 076[deg]04'01.3'' W,
located at Cambridge, MD. These coordinates are based on datum NAD
1983.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section--
    Captain of the Port (COTP) Maryland-National Capital Region means
the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region
or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been
authorized by the COTP to act on his behalf.
    Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM) means a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been
designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National
Capital Region.
    Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander,
Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region with a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast
Guard ensign.
    Participant means all persons and vessels registered with the event
sponsor as participating in the Maryland Freedom Swim or otherwise
designated by the event sponsor as having a function tied to the event.
    (c) Regulations. (1) Except for vessels already at berth, all non-
participants are prohibited from entering, transiting through,
anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area described in
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP Maryland-
National Capital Region or PATCOM.
    (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP Maryland-National
Capital Region at telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER> or on Marine Band
Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or the PATCOM on Marine Band
Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Those in the regulated area must
comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP
Maryland-National Capital Region or PATCOM.
    (3) The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region will provide notice
of the regulated area through advanced notice via Fifth Coast Guard
District Local Notice to Mariners, broadcast notice to mariners, and
on-scene official patrols.
    (d) Enforcement officials. The Coast Guard may be assisted with
marine event patrol and enforcement of the regulated area by other
Federal, State, and local agencies.
    (e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m. on May 16, 2021.

    Dated: March 12, 2021.
Joseph B. Loring,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP96-200-167]

CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Negotiated
Rate Filing

February 9, 2007.
    Take notice that on February 5, 2007, CenterPoint Energy Gas
Transmission Company (CEGT) tendered for filing and approval a
negotiated rate agreement between CEGT and Roll Coater Inc. CEGT has
entered into an agreement to provide firm transportation service to
this shipper under Rate Schedule FT and requests the Commission accept
and approve the transaction under which transportation service will
commence upon the later of May 1, 2007, or the ``in-service'' date
following completion of necessary delivery facilities.
    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 in accordance with the provisions of
Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210).
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 email
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0021]

Notice of Buy America Waiver

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of Buy America waiver.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides NHTSA's finding that a waiver of the Buy
America requirement is appropriate for the purchase of Radian model 120
convertible car seats by the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency, using
Federal grant funds. NHTSA finds that a non-availability waiver of the
Buy America requirement is appropriate for the purchase of these car
seats using Federal highway safety grant funds because there are no
suitable products produced in the United States.

DATES: The effective date of this waiver is April 30, 2015. Written
comments regarding this notice may be submitted to NHTSA and must be
received on or before: May 5, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted using any one of the
following methods:
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, M-30, U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building, Ground Floor, Rm. W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Fax: Written comments may be faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Internet: To submit comments electronically, go to the
Federal regulations Web site at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for submitting comments.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200

New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Instructions: All comments submitted in relation to this waiver
must include the agency name and docket number. Please note that all
comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You
may also call the Docket at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For program issues, contact Barbara
Sauers, Office of Regional Operations and Program Delivery, NHTSA
(phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>). For legal issues, contact Andrew DiMarsico,
Office of Chief Counsel, NHTSA (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>). You may send mail
to these officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice provides NHTSA's finding that a
waiver of the Buy America requirements, 23 U.S.C. 313, is appropriate
for the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency to purchase 20 Radian model
120 convertible car seats using grant funds authorized under 23 U.S.C.
402 (section 402). Section 402 funds are available for use by State
Highway Safety Programs that, among other things, encourage the proper
use of occupant protection devices, including child restraint systems.
23 U.S.C. 402(a).
    Buy America provides that NHTSA ``shall not obligate any funds
authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Surface Transportation
Assistance Act of 1982 (96 Stat. 2097) or [Title 23] and administered
by the Department of Transportation, unless steel, iron, and
manufactured products used in such project are produced in the United
States.'' 23 U.S.C. 313. However, NHTSA may waive this requirement if
``(1) its application would be inconsistent with the public interest;
(2) such materials and products are not produced in the United States
in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory
quality; or (3) the inclusion of domestic material will increase the
cost of the overall project contract by more than 25 percent.'' 23
U.S.C. 313(b). In this instance, NHTSA has determined that a waiver is
appropriate for the purchase of Radian Model 120 convertible car seats
because there is no comparable product produced domestically that meets
the need identified by the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency--
specifically, child seats that can safely transport children from 5 to
80 pounds in the patient compartment of an ambulance and that occupy
minimal space in the ambulance when not in use.
    The New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency seeks a waiver for one of
its grantees, the New Hampshire Emergency Medical Services for Children
Program (EMSC), to purchase 20 Radian car seats for use by ambulance
services throughout New Hampshire. The Radian model 120 convertible car
seat was selected by these programs because it has a 5 to 80 pound
weight allowance, which meets the equipment requirements in Chapter
Saf-C 5900 of the New Hampshire Emergency Medical Services Rules. The
New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency states that the selected model is
preferred because the car seat folds flat, limiting the storage space
it occupies. The New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency further notes that
the New Hampshire rules specify an extensive list of equipment that
must be included in an ambulance, and that ambulance services have
stated that there is insufficient space to store typical child seats
that do not fold.
    The New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency notes that ``Working Group
Best-Practice Recommendations for the Safe Transportation of Children
in Emergency Ground Ambulances,'' issued by NHTSA in September 2012,
recommends that children transported by ambulance are secured using a
size-appropriate child restraint system in either the cot (stretcher)
or the captain's chair. The Radian model is convertible and can be used
on the ambulance cot and the captain's chair to secure children up to
80 pounds in a 5-point harness. Finally, the Radian Model 120 has a
steel alloy frame that gives the seat a life span of 10 years.
    The model, sold through the Diono Company, retails for
approximately $240 per seat. It is manufactured in China.
    NHTSA conducted an assessment of available child restraints and is
not aware of a comparable child seat produced in the United States. The
Radian model 120 seat is unique in the child seat market because it can
safely secure children from 5 to 80 pounds in the captain's chair or
cot of an ambulance and can fold to create a thin profile, minimizing
necessary storage space in an ambulance. NHTSA is not aware of any
domestically-produced child seats on the market that are convertible,
have a 5 to 80 pound weight allowance, and fold to create a thin
profile. NHTSA was able to locate one domestically-produced convertible
car seat, the Safety 1st 3-in-1 Elite Air 80 Convertible Car Seat,
which has a 5 to 80 pound weight allowance and a steel frame and can
secure children up to 80 pounds in the harness. However, the Elite Air
80 does not fold to create a thin profile. Although this car seat is
made in the United States, NHTSA believes it is not comparable to the
Radian Model 120 because it does not fold to create a thin profile,
which is a factor because ambulance services have stated that there is
insufficient space to store typical child seats that do not fold.
    Since a child seat that meets the requirements identified by the
New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency is unavailable from a domestic
manufacturer, the Buy America waiver is appropriate. NHTSA invites
public comment on this conclusion.
    In light of the above discussion, and pursuant to 23 U.S.C.
313(b)(2), NHTSA finds that it is appropriate to grant a waiver from
the Buy America requirement to the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency
to purchase Radian Model 120 child seats. This waiver applies to New
Hampshire and all other States seeking to use section 402 funds to
purchase Radian Model 120 child seats for the purposes mentioned
herein. These waivers will continue through fiscal year 2015 and will
allow the purchase of these items as required by the New Hampshire
Highway Safety Agency. Accordingly, this waiver will expire at the
conclusion of fiscal year 2015 (September 30, 2015). In accordance with
the provisions of Section 117 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy of Users Technical
Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-244, 122 Stat. 1572), NHTSA is
providing this notice as its finding that a waiver of the Buy America
requirement is appropriate. Written comments on this finding may be
submitted through any of the methods discussed above. NHTSA may
reconsider this finding if through the comments it learns of and can
confirm the existence of a comparable domestically made product to the
Radian Model 120 child seat.
    This finding should not be construed as an endorsement or approval
of the products by NHTSA or the U.S. Department of Transportation. The
United States Government does not endorse products or manufacturers.

    Authority:  23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110-161.

    Issued in Washington, DC, under authority delegated in 49 CFR
1.95.
Stephen P. Wood,
Acting Chief Counsel.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2007-0008]

National Advisory Council; Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee
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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National
Advisory Council (NAC) will meet in person on February 9, 10, and 11,
2016 in Raleigh, N.C. The meeting will be open to the public.

DATES: The NAC will meet on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, from 8:30 a.m.
to 2:45 p.m., on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., and on Thursday, February 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time (EST). Please note that the meeting may close early if
the NAC has completed its business.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the North Carolina Office of
Emergency Management located at 1636 Gold Star Drive in Raleigh, NC,
27607. All attendees must provide a valid government I.D., such as a
driver's license, to access the building. It is recommended that
attendees register with FEMA prior to the meeting by providing your
name, telephone number, email address, title, and organization to the
person listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact
the person listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below as soon as
possible.
    To facilitate public participation, members of the public are
invited to provide written comments on the issues to be considered by
the NAC. The ``Agenda'' section below outlines these issues. Written
comments must be submitted and received by 5:00 p.m. EST on February 8,
2016, identified by Docket ID FEMA-2007-0008, and submitted by one of
the following methods:

     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Include the docket number
in the subject line of the message.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of Chief
Counsel, FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Room 8NE, Washington, DC 20472-3100.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words
``Federal Emergency Management Agency'' and the docket number for this
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read comments received by the
NAC, go to http://www.regulations.gov, and search for the Docket ID
listed above.
    A public comment period will be held on Wednesday, February 10 from
4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. EST. All speakers must limit their comments to 3
minutes. Comments should be addressed to the committee. Any comments
not related to the agenda topics will not be considered by the NAC. To
register to make remarks during the public comment period, contact the
individual listed below by February 8, 2016. Please note that the
public comment period may end before the time indicated, following the
last call for comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alexandra Woodruff, Designated Federal
Officer, Office of the National Advisory Council, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472-3184,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, and email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The NAC Web site is:http://www.fema.gov/national-advisory-council.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix.
    The NAC advises the FEMA Administrator on all aspects of emergency
management. The NAC incorporates state, local, and tribal government,
and private sector input in the development and revision of FEMA plans
and strategies. The NAC includes a cross-section of officials,
emergency managers, and emergency response providers from state, local,
and tribal governments, the private sector, and nongovernmental
organizations.
    Agenda: On Tuesday, February 9, the NAC will review FEMA's response
from the NAC's September 2015 Meeting Recommendations, receive
briefings from FEMA Executive Staff (FEMA Office of Response and
Recovery, FEMA National Preparedness Directorate, and FEMA Federal
Insurance and Mitigation Administration), and engage in a facilitated
group discussion on the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
    On Wednesday, February 10, the NAC will hear from a FEMA Regional
Administrator about activities in the FEMA Regions and engage in an
open discussion with the FEMA Administrator. The three NAC
subcommittees: Federal Insurance and Mitigation Subcommittee,
Preparedness and Protection Subcommittee, and Response and Recovery
Subcommittee, will then provide reports to the NAC about their work,
whereupon the NAC will deliberate on any recommendations presented in
the subcommittees' reports, and, if appropriate, vote on
recommendations for the FEMA Administrator. The subcommittee reports
will be posted on the NAC Web page by 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February
10. The NAC will receive a briefing about the FEMA Youth Preparedness
Council and engage in a facilitated discussion of the status of
previously submitted NAC recommendations.
    On Thursday, February 11, the NAC will hear remarks from the NAC
Chair and Vice Chair, review agreed upon recommendations and confirm
charges for the subcommittees, and engage in an open discussion with
the FEMA Deputy Administrator. The meeting will conclude with two NAC
member presentations.
    The full agenda and any related documents for this meeting will be
posted by Friday, February 5 on the NAC Web site at http://www.fema.gov/national-advisory-council.

    Dated: January 15, 2015.
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[FFP Project 37 LLC; Project No.12928-002]

Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and
Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications

    On February 1, 2011, FFP Project 37 LLC filed an application,
pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study
the feasibility of hydropower on the Mississippi River, in Washington
County Mississippi and Chicot County, Arkansas. The sole purpose of a
preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority
to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary
permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-
disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by
others without the owners' express permission.
    The proposed Anconia Point hydrokinetic project would consist of
the following: (1) Up to 750 SmarTurbine generating units installed in
arrays on the bottom of the river; (2) the total capacity of the
installation would be up to 30,000 kilowatts; (3) flexible cables would
convey each arrays power to a metering station; and (4) a transmission
line would interconnect with the power grid. The proposed project would
have an average annual generation of 65,700,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh),
which would be sold to a local utility.
    Applicant Contact: Ramya Swaminathan, Free Flow Power Corporation,
239 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114; phone<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    FERC Contact: Michael Spencer,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 Days from the issuance of this notice.
Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements
of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and
competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet.
See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's
Web site 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>call toll-free at (866) 208-
3676; or, for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>. Although the Commission
strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-
filed. To paper-file, mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D.
Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of the
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.
Enter the docket number (P-12928-002) in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

    Dated: August 3, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[OMB Control No. 3235-0378, SEC File No. 270-332]

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Upon Written Request Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC
20549-0213.

Extension:
    Form F-8.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget this request for extension of the previously approved
collection of information discussed below.
    Form F-8 (17 CFR 239.38) may be used to register securities of
certain Canadian issuers under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C.
77a et seq.) that will be used in an exchange offer or business
combination. The information collected is intended to ensure that the
information required to be filed by the Commission permits verification
of compliance with securities law requirements and assures the public
availability of such information. The information provided is mandatory
and all information is made available to the public upon request. We
estimate that Form F-8 takes approximately one hour per response to
prepare and is filed by approximately 10 respondents. We estimate that
25% of one hour per response (15 minutes) is prepared by the company
for a total annual reporting burden of 3 hours (15 minutes/60 minutes
per response x 10 responses = 2.5 hours rounded to 3 hours).
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid control number.
    The public may view the background documentation for this
information collection at the following Web site, www.reginfo.gov.
Comments should be directed to: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and
Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office
Building, Washington, DC 20503, or by sending an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and (ii) Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief Information
Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik-Simon,
6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Comments must be submitted to OMB within 30 days of
this notice.

    Dated: February 4, 2013.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Applications for Modification of Special Permit

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.

ACTION: List of Applications for Modification of Special Permits.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of
Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107,
subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous
Materials Safety has received the applications described herein. This
notice is abbreviated to expedite docketing and public notice. Because
the sections affected, modes of transportation, and the nature of
application have been shown in earlier Federal Register publications,
they are not repeated here. Requests for modification of special
permits (e.g. to provide for additional hazardous materials, packaging
design changes, additional mode of transportation, etc.) are described
in footnotes to the application number. Application numbers with the
suffix ``M'' denote a modification request. These applications have
been separated from the new application for special permits to
facilitate processing.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 1, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Address Comments To: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, DC 20590.
    Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include
a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the special permit number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the applications are
available for inspection in the Records Center, East Building, PHH-30,
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington DC or at http://regulations.gov.
    This notice of receipt of applications for modification of special
permit is published in accordance with Part 107 of the Federal
hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR
1.53(b)).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2012.
Donald Burger,
Chief, General Approvals and Permits.

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                                                                      Regulation(s)         Nature of special
 Application number        Docket number           Applicant             affected            permits thereof
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                                          Modification Special Permits
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11054-M.............  ......................  Welker Inc. Sugar    49 CFR 178.36        To modify the special
                                               Land, TX.            Subpart C.           permit to authorize the
                                                                                containment cylinder or
                                                                                salvage cylinder
                                                                                without the internal
                                                                                piston.
11914-M.............  ......................  Cascade Designs,     49 CFR               To modify the special
                                               Inc. Seattle, WA.    173.304(d)(3)(ii);   permit to authorize
                                                                    178.33.              cargo only aircraft.
15448-M.............  ......................  U.S. Department of   49 CFR 172.320,      To modify the special
                                               Defense Scott AFB,   173.51, 173.56,      permit to authorize
                                               IL.                  173.57 and 173.58.   interim hazard
                                                                                classification of Class
                                                                                4 and 5 materials, and
                                                                                to alow that Ammunition
                                                                                and Explosives (AE)
                                                                                containing Class I may
                                                                                be classified as other
                                                                                than Class 1 dependent
                                                                                on the characteristics
                                                                                of the AE.
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MEMORANDUM 		 Date:	January 31, 2014

Subject:	Polyether Polyols Production Risk Modeling File

From:	Nick Parsons, EPA/OAQPS/SPPD/RCG 		 To:	EPA Docket File (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011 - 0435)

The attached "PEPO_ModFiles_20130903.zip" file contains the emissions inventory used for the risk modeling of the Polyether Polyols Production (PEPO) source category.


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[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0365; FRL-9979-05-OAR]

Call for Information on Adverse Effects of Strategies for
Attainment and Maintenance of National Ambient Air Quality Standards

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; call for information.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS), is soliciting information to
facilitate the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee's (CASAC)
consideration of any adverse public health, welfare, social, economic,
or energy effects which may result from various strategies for
attainment and maintenance of national ambient air quality standards
(NAAQS).

DATES: All comments and information submitted in response to this call
for information should be received by the EPA by October 24, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments and related information, identified by
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0365, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Langdon, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards (Mail Code C-439-02), U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number:
919-541-5695; fax number<PHONE_NUMBER>; or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background Information

    Sections 109(d)(2)(A) and (B) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act)
require appointment of an independent scientific review committee that
is charged with periodically reviewing the existing air quality
criteria and NAAQS and recommending any new standards and revisions of
existing criteria and standards as may be appropriate. Since the early
1980s, the requirement for an independent scientific review committee
has been fulfilled by the CASAC.
    Sections 109(d)(2)(C)(i)-(iii) of the Act additionally require the
independent scientific review committee to advise the EPA Administrator
of areas in which additional knowledge is required to appraise the
adequacy and basis of existing, new, or revised NAAQS; describe the
research efforts necessary to provide the required information; and
advise the EPA Administrator on the relative contribution to air
pollution concentrations of natural as well as anthropogenic activity.
Section 109(d)(2)(C)(iv) of the Act further requires the independent
scientific review committee to ``advise the EPA Administrator of any
adverse public health, welfare, social, economic, or energy effects
which may result from various strategies for attainment and maintenance
of such'' NAAQS. As noted in the Administrator's May 9, 2018,
memorandum, ``Back-to-Basics Process for Reviewing National Ambient Air
Quality Standards,'' \1\ these topics may include information which is
not relevant to the standard-setting process,\2\ but they provide
important policy context for the public, co-regulators, and the EPA.
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    \1\ Available at: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2018-05/documents/image2018-05-09-173219.pdf.
    \2\ The Supreme Court has held that section 109(b)
``unambiguously bars cost considerations from the NAAQS-setting
process.'' Whitman v. Am. Trucking Associations, 531 U.S. 457, 471
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    To facilitate the CASAC's consideration of such effects, the EPA
requests interested parties to submit information on any adverse public
health, welfare, social, economic, or energy effects which may result
from various strategies for attainment and maintenance of existing,
new, or revised NAAQS for consideration by the CASAC.
    Interested parties are encouraged to identify all relevant
information, with a particular emphasis on peer-reviewed research
studies that have been published or accepted for publication and other
analyses in the following categories: Assessments of the impacts of
various types of strategies for attainment and maintenance of NAAQS,
including requirements for stationary sources, area sources, and/or
mobile sources of emissions; evaluations of the effects of permitting
requirements, both new source review and prevention of significant
deterioration requirements, on economic growth and other relevant
effects listed; examinations of the potential impacts of nonattainment
status, including the effects on overall economic growth and
employment; and evaluations of potential impacts on public health,
public welfare, energy production and consumption, and other social
effects of interest.
    The EPA also seeks information on inter-pollutant trade-offs from
strategies to attain and maintain existing, new or revised NAAQS, and
information on distributional effects, including changes in exposures
and risk, resulting from alternate attainment strategies for NAAQS, as
well as other information related to adverse public health, welfare,
social, economic, or energy effects that may result from attainment of
existing, new or revised NAAQS. Some aspects of this information may
also be relevant to the EPA's review of the air quality criteria, which
section 108(a)(2) of the Act describes as reflecting ``the latest
scientific knowledge useful in indicating the kind and extent of all
identifiable effects on public health or welfare which may be expected
from the presence of such pollutant in the ambient air, in varying
quantities.'' Section 109(d)(1) of the Act requires that the EPA review
these criteria periodically. To ensure this statutory requirement is
met for ozone and other photochemical oxidants, elsewhere in today's
Federal Register we are announcing initiation of a new periodic review
of the criteria for ozone and other photochemical oxidants and issuing
a call for information that would facilitate the EPA's review of these
criteria.

II. How To Submit Information to the Docket

    Submit information, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-
0365, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submissions. Once submitted,
information cannot be edited or withdrawn. The EPA may publish any
comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any
information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a
written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment
and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA
will generally not consider comments or comment contents located
outside of the primary submission (e.g., on the Web, Cloud, or other
file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA
public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions,
and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit https://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.
    When submitting comments, remember to:
     Identify the action by docket number and other identifying
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
     Describe any assumptions and provide any technical
information and/or data that you used.

     Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and
suggest alternatives.
     Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the
use of profanity or personal threats.
     Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.
    When considering submitting CBI, do not submit this information to
the EPA through www.regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or
all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in
a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to the EPA, mark the outside of the disk
or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or
CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to
one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed
as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 2.

    Dated: June 12, 2018.
Panagiotis Tsirigotis,
Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of FERC Staff Attendance at the Entergy Regional State
Committee Meeting

April 8, 2010.
    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby gives notice that
members of its staff may attend the meeting noted below. Their
attendance is part of the Commission's ongoing outreach efforts.

Entergy Regional State Committee Meeting

    April 22, 2010 (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.), W Hotel New Orleans, 333 Poydras
Street, New Orleans, LA 70130,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    The discussions may address matters at issue in the following
proceedings:

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Docket No. OA07-32.....................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. OA08-59.....................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. EL00-66.....................  Louisiana Public Service
                                          Commission v. Entergy
                                          Services, Inc.
Docket No. EL01-88.....................  Louisiana Public Service
                                          Commission v. Entergy
                                          Services, Inc.
Docket No. EL05-15.....................  Arkansas Electric Cooperative
                                          Corp. v. Entergy Arkansas,
                                          Inc.
Docket No. EL07-52.....................  Louisiana Public Service
                                          Commission v. Entergy
                                          Services, Inc.
Docket No. EL08-51.....................  Louisiana Public Service
                                          Commission v. Entergy
                                          Services, Inc.
Docket No. EL08-60.....................  Ameren Services Co. v. Entergy
                                          Services, Inc.
Docket No. EL09-43.....................  Arkansas Public Service
                                          Commission v. Entergy
                                          Services, Inc.
Docket No. EL09-61.....................  Louisiana Public Service
                                          Commission v. Entergy
                                          Services, Inc.
Docket No. EL09-78.....................  South Mississippi Electric
                                          Power Association v. Entergy
                                          Services, Inc.
Docket No. EL10-55.....................  Louisiana Public Service
                                          Commission v. Entergy
                                          Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER05-1065...................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER07-682....................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER07-956....................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER08-767....................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER08-1056...................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER08-1057...................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER09-636....................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER09-833....................  Entergy Services, Inc.

Docket No. ER09-877....................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER09-882....................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER09-1214...................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER09-1224...................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER10-794....................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER10-879....................  Entergy Services, Inc.
Docket No. ER10-984....................  Entergy Services, Inc.
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    These meetings are open to the public.
    For more information, contact Patrick Clarey, Office of Energy
Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at (317) 249-
5937 or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER22-542-000]

NSF Chaumont Site 2 LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-
Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
NSF Chaumont Site 2 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 December 27, 2021.
    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 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.
    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://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. 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 protected] or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: December 6, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-26749 Filed 12-9-21; 8:45 am]
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