[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 29 (Tuesday, February 14, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 10555-10558]
[FR Doc No: 2017-02957]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2016-1086]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulation; Chesapeake Bay, Between Sandy Point and
Kent Island, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish special local
regulations for certain waters of the Chesapeake Bay. This action is
necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters
located between Sandy Point, Anne Arundel County, MD and Kent Island,
Queen Anne's County, MD, during a paddling event on April 29, 2017. In
the case of inclement weather, the paddling event is scheduled for
April 30, 2017. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and
vessels from being in the regulated area

unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital
Region or 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 March 16, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2016-1086 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Mr. Ronald Houck, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Maryland-National Capital Region; 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
E.O. Executive order
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Pub. L. Public Law
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    On December 13, 2016, ABC Events, Inc. of Arnold, MD notified the
Coast Guard that it will be conducting the Bay Bridge Paddle from 7:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 29, 2017. Details of the proposed event
were provided to the Coast Guard on January 11, 2017. The second annual
kayak and stand up paddle board event will be used to both showcase the
water sport for intermediate and elite paddlers, and benefit the
Annapolis Chapter of the Foundation for Community Betterment. The event
includes up to 800 paddlers in two classes operating on two race
courses in the Chesapeake Bay. The first course is adjacent to Sandy
Point State Park at Annapolis, Maryland, and the second is under and
between the north and south bridges that consist of the William P.
Lane, Jr. (US-50/301) Memorial Bridges, located between Sandy Point,
Anne Arundel County, MD and Kent Island, Queen Anne's County, MD. Elite
paddlers will operate on a 9-statute mile/14.5-kilometer race course
that starts at the east beach area of Sandy Point State Park, proceeds
southerly along the shoreline to a point on the course located between
north bridge piers 13 and 13A, then easterly along and between the
bridges toward the eastern shore at Kent Island and turns around upon
reaching a point near Kent Island, then proceeds westerly along and
between the bridges toward the western shore, turns upon reaching a
point on the course located between north bridge piers 24 and 25,
proceeds northerly to the Sandy Point Shoal Lighthouse, and proceeds
westerly to a finish at the east beach area of Sandy Point State Park.
Intermediate paddlers will operate on a 3.1-statute mile/5-kilometer
course that starts at the east beach area of Sandy Point State Park and
follows the elite paddlers to the north bridge, then easterly along and
between the bridges toward the eastern shore at Kent Island and turns
northerly upon reaching a point on the course located between north
bridge piers 24 and 25, and proceeds to a finish at the north beach
area of Sandy Point State Park. In the case of inclement weather, the
event is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 30, 2017.
Hazards from the paddle race include numerous event participants
crossing designated shipping channels and interfering with vessels
intending to operate within those channels. The COTP Maryland-National
Capital Region has determined that potential hazards associated with
the paddle race would be a safety concern for anyone intending to
operate within certain waters of the Chesapeake Bay between Sandy Point
and Kent Island, MD.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to protect event participants,
spectators and transiting vessels on certain waters of the Chesapeake
Bay before, during, and after the scheduled event.
    The Coast Guard proposes this rulemaking under authority in 33
U.S.C. 1233, which authorize the Coast Guard to establish and define
special local regulations.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region proposes to establish
special local regulations from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 29, 2017, and,
if necessary due to inclement weather, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April
30, 2017. The regulated area would cover all navigable waters of the
Chesapeake Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at Sandy Point State Park and
between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial
Bridges, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line
drawn from the western shoreline at latitude 39[deg]01'05.23'' N.,
longitude 076[deg]23'47.93'' W.; thence eastward to latitude
39[deg]01'02.08'' N., longitude 076[deg]22'58.38'' W.; thence southward
to latitude 38[deg]59'57.02'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'02.79'' W.;
thence eastward and parallel and 500 yards north of the north bridge
span to eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]59'13.70'' N., longitude
076[deg]19'58.40'' W.; and bounded to the south by a line drawn
parallel and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates
from the western shoreline at latitude 39[deg]00'17.08'' N., longitude
076[deg]24'28.36'' W.; thence southward to latitude 38[deg]59'38.36''
N., longitude 076[deg]23'59.67'' W.; thence eastward to latitude
38[deg]59'26.93'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'25.53'' W.; thence eastward
to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]58'40.32'' N., longitude
076[deg]20'10.45'' W., located between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD.
The duration of the regulated area is intended to ensure the safety of
vessels and these navigable waters before, during, and after the
scheduled 8 a.m. until noon paddle event. Except for Bay Bridge Paddle
participants, no vessel or person would be permitted to enter the
regulated area without obtaining permission from the COTP Maryland-
National Capital Region or a designated representative. The regulatory
text we are proposing appears at the end of this document.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    E.O.s 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.
E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and
benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This NPRM has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under E.O. 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not
been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size and
duration of the regulated area, which would impact a small designated
area of the Chesapeake Bay for six 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

COTP Coast Guard Patrol Commander 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
regulated area 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 E.O. 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 E.O. 13132.
    Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
E.O. 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 above.

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 Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, 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 6 hours. The category of
water activities includes but is not limited to sail boat regattas,
boat parades, power boat racing, swimming events, crew racing, canoe
and sail board racing. Normally such actions are categorically excluded
from further review under paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2-1 of Commandant
Instruction M16475.lD. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist
and Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket
where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information
that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact
from this proposed rule.

G. Protest Activities

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

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal
Register (70 FR 15086).
    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 Web site's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted 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 proposes
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:  33 U.S.C. 1233.

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2. Add Sec.  100.501T05-1086 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.501T05-1086  Special Local Regulation; Chesapeake Bay,
between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD.

    (a) Regulated area. The following location is a regulated area: All
navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at
Sandy Point State Park and between and adjacent to the spans of the
William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges, from shoreline to shoreline,
bounded to the north by a line drawn from the western shoreline at
latitude 39[deg]01'05.23'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'47.93'' W.; thence
eastward to latitude 39[deg]01'02.08'' N., longitude 076[deg]22'58.38''
W.; thence southward to latitude 38[deg]59'57.02'' N., longitude
076[deg]23'02.79'' W.; thence eastward and parallel and 500 yards north
of the north bridge span to eastern shoreline at latitude
38[deg]59'13.70'' N., longitude 076[deg]19'58.40'' W.; and bounded to
the south by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south
bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude
39[deg]00'17.08'' N., longitude 076[deg]24'28.36'' W.; thence southward
to latitude 38[deg]59'38.36'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'59.67'' W.;
thence eastward to latitude 38[deg]59'26.93'' N., longitude
076[deg]23'25.53'' W.; thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at
latitude 38[deg]58'40.32'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'10.45'' W., located
between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD. All coordinates reference
Datum NAD 1983.
    (b) Definitions. (1) Captain of the Port 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 Captain of the Port to act on
his behalf.
    (2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander 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.
    (3) 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.
    (4) Participant means all persons and vessels participating in the
Bay Bridge Paddle event under the auspices of the Marine Event Permit
issued to the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast Guard
Sector Maryland-National Capital Region.
    (c) Special local regulations: (1) The COTP or Coast Guard Patrol
Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels and
persons, including event participants, in the regulated area. When
hailed or signaled by an official patrol, a vessel or person in the
regulated area shall immediately comply with the directions given.
Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for
failure to comply, or both. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may
terminate the event, or the operation of any support vessel
participating in the event, at any time it is deemed necessary for the
protection of life or property.
    (2) Except for participants and vessels already at berth, all
persons and vessels within the regulated area at the time it is
implemented are to depart the regulated area.
    (3) Persons and vessels desiring to transit, moor, or anchor within
the regulated area must first obtain authorization from the Captain of
the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or Coast Guard Patrol
Commander. Prior to the enforcement period, to seek permission to
transit, moor, or anchor within the area, the Captain of the Port
Maryland-National Capital Region can be contacted at telephone number
410-576-2693 or on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
During the enforcement period, to seek permission to transit, moor, or
anchor within the area, the Coast Guard Patrol Commander can be
contacted on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) for
direction.
    (4) The Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement
of the regulated area by other Federal, State, and local agencies. The
Coast Guard Patrol Commander and official patrol vessels enforcing this
regulated area can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16
(156.8 MHz) and channel 22A (157.1 MHz).
    (5) The Coast Guard will publish a notice in the Fifth Coast Guard
District Local Notice to Mariners and issue a marine information
broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio announcing specific event date
and times.
    (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 7 a.m.
to 1 p.m. on April 29, 2017, and, if necessary due to inclement
weather, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 30, 2017.

    Dated: January 25, 2017.
Lonnie P. Harrison, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 22, 2011)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-1985-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2011-0001]

Oklahoma; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA-1985-DR), dated May 13, 2011,
and related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: May 13, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter
dated May 13, 2011, the President issued a major disaster declaration
under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford
Act''), as follows:

    I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State
of Oklahoma resulting from a severe winter storm and snowstorm
during the period of January 31 to February 5, 2011, is of
sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster
declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford
Act''). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in
the State of Oklahoma.
    In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby
authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such
amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and
administrative expenses.
    You are authorized to provide Public Assistance, including
direct Federal assistance, in the designated areas and Hazard
Mitigation throughout the State. You are further authorized to
provide emergency protective measures, including snow assistance,
under the Public Assistance program for any continuous 48-hour
period during or proximate to the incident period. You may extend
the period of assistance, as warranted. This assistance excludes
regular time costs for the sub-grantees' regular employees.
Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance is
supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75
percent of the total eligible costs.
    Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration
for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice
that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under
Executive Order 12148, as amended, William J. Doran III, of FEMA is
appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major
disaster.
    The following areas of the State of Oklahoma, have been designated
as adversely affected by this major disaster:

    Craig, Creek, Jefferson, Logan, Mayes, Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage,
Ottawa, Pawnee, Pottawatomie, Rogers, Stephens, Tulsa, Wagoner, and
Washington Counties for Public Assistance, including direct Federal
assistance.
    Craig, Creek, Jefferson, Logan, Mayes, Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage,
Ottawa, Pawnee, Pottawatomie, Stephens, Wagoner, and Washington
Counties for emergency protective measures (Category B), including
snow assistance, under the Public Assistance program for any
continuous 48-hour period during or proximate to the incident
period. The assistance for Rogers and Tulsa Counties will be
provided for a period of 72 hours.

    All counties within the State of Oklahoma are eligible to apply for
assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance
Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and
Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing
Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other
Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially
Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2011-15522 Filed 6-21-11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP15-169-000]

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of
Application

    Take notice that on April 13, 2015, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line
Company LLC (Transco), 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77056,
filed in the above referenced docket an application pursuant to section
7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), to amend the certificate of public
convenience and necessity granted by the Commission by order issued on
March 19, 2015 in the reference proceeding, which order authorized
Transco's Rock Spring Expansion Project (Project). The amendment seeks
authorization to amend the Project's certificate to incorporate a minor
route modification of approximately 0.69 miles in Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania, all as more fully set forth in the application which is
on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing
is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room
or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number
excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access
the document. For assistance, contact FERC at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,
(202) 502-8659.
    Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Bill
Hammons, P.O. Box 1396, Houston, Texas 77251, by telephone at (713)
215-2130.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules (18 CFR 157.9),
within 90 days of this Notice, the Commission staff will either:
complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit five copies of filings made in the proceeding with the
Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other
party. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of
Commission orders in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link
at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should
submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426.
    Comment Date: April 24, 2015.

    Dated: April 14, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0275]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival,
Buffalo River, Buffalo, NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary safety zone
for certain waters of the Buffalo River. This action is necessary to
provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Buffalo
River Works, Buffalo, NY, during the Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon
Boat Festival on June 17, 2017, which includes boat races. This
proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from passing
through the safety zone during race heats unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Buffalo or a designated representative. We invite
your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before May 30, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2017-0275 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 LT Michael Collet, Chief of
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo; telephone 716-
843-9322, 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
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    On December 08, 2016, the Hope Chest Buffalo (Lumanina Crop)
notified the Coast Guard that it will be conducting a series of dragon
boat races from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 17, 2017. The dragon boat
races are to take place in the Buffalo River behind the Buffalo River
Works restaurant in a 300 meter long course consisting of 4 lanes, each
10 meters wide in Buffalo, NY. The Captain of the Port Buffalo (COTP)
has determined that a boating race event on a navigable waterway will
pose a significant risk to participants and the boating public.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of vessels
and the navigable waters within the race course during heats of the
scheduled event. Vessel traffic will be allowed to pass through the
safety zone between heats. The Coast Guard proposes this rulemaking
under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The COTP proposes to establish a safety zone from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15
p.m. on June 17, 2017, that would be effective and enforced
intermittently. The safety zone would cover all navigable waters of the
Buffalo River; Buffalo, NY starting at position 42[deg] 52' 12.60'' N.
and 078[deg] 52' 17.64'' W. then Southeast to 42[deg] 52' 3.17'' N. and
078[deg] 52' 12.43'' W. then East to 42[deg] 52' 3.68'' N. and 078[deg]
52' 10.35'' W. then Northwest to 42[deg] 52' 13.41'' N. and 078[deg]
52' 16.57'' W. then returning to the point

of origin. The duration of the zone is intended to ensure the safety of
vessels and these navigable waters before, during, and after the
scheduled 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. racing event. Vessels will be permitted to
pass through the safety zone intermittently during the event as allowed
by the COTP or the on-scene representative. No vessel or person would
be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from
the COTP or a designated representative. The regulatory text we are
proposing appears at the end of this document.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders 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 13563 emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing
rules, and of promoting flexibility. Executive Order 13771 (``Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs''), directs agencies to
reduce regulation and control regulatory costs and provides that ``for
every one new regulation issued, at least two prior regulations be
identified for elimination, and that the cost of planned regulations be
prudently managed and controlled 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.
    As this rule is not a significant regulatory action, this rule is
exempt from the requirements of Executive Order 13771. See OMB's
Memorandum titled ``Interim Guidance Implementing Section 2 of the
Executive Order of January 30, 2017 titled `Reducing Regulation and
Controlling Regulatory Costs' '' (February 2, 2017).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic
would be able to safely transit through this safety zone in between
race heats which would impact a small designated area of the Buffalo
River for one day. Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast
Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zone, and the
rule would allow vessels to seek permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
IV.A above this proposed rule would not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the rule would affect
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, 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 the
establishment of a safety zone for one day during intermittent periods.
Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review
under section 2.B.2, and Figure 2-1, paragraph 34(g) of the
Instruction. Paragraph 24(g) pertains to the establishing,
disestablishing, or changing Regulated Navigation Areas and security or
safety zones. A preliminary Record of Environmental Consideration (REC)
supporting this determination is available in the docket where
indicated under the ADDRESSES section of this preamble. We seek any

comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this proposed rule.

G. Protest Activities

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

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal
Register (70 FR 15086).
    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 Web site's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

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

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2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0275 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0275  Safety Zone; Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat
Festival, Buffalo River, Buffalo, NY

    (a) Location. This zone will cover all navigable waters of the
Buffalo River; Buffalo, NY starting at position 42[deg]52'12.60'' N.
and 078[deg]52'17.64'' W. then Southeast to 42[deg]52'3.17'' N. and
078[deg]52'12.43'' W. then East to 42[deg]52'3.68'' N. and
078[deg]52'10.35'' W. then Northwest to 42[deg]52'13.41'' N. and
078[deg]52'16.57'' W. then returning to the point of origin.
    (b) Enforcement Period. This regulation will be enforced
intermittently on June 17, 2017 from 7:45 a.m. until 5:15 p.m.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port Buffalo or his designated on-scene representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated on-
scene representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port
Buffalo is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who
has been designated by the Captain of the Port Buffalo to act on his
behalf.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone must contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his on-scene
representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port
Buffalo or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel
16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety
zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of
the Port Buffalo, or his on-scene representative.

    Dated: May 4, 2017.
J.S. Dufresne,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Buffalo.
[FR Doc. 2017-09483 Filed 5-9-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 159 (Monday, August 17, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49957-49959]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0045; Product Identifier 2018-CE-027-AD; Amendment
39-21199; AD 2020-16-15]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. III
airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country
to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The
MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracks reported on the forward
and aft float strut wire pull fittings. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective September 21, 2020.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of September 21,
2020.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0045; or in person at Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Viking Air
Limited Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney, British
Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone: (North America)<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet:
https://www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products
Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2019-0045.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0045; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
11590; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that
would apply to Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. III
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 11,
2019 (84 FR 3131). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for
the specified products and was based on AD Number CF-2018-10, dated
April 18, 2018 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), issued by
Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada. The MCAI
states:

    Cracks have been reported on the Forward and Aft float strut
wire pull fittings on DHC-2 Mk. I aeroplanes equipped with the 5600
lb gross weight increase kit installed in accordance with STC SA92-
63 or SA00299NY and on DHC-2 Mk. III aeroplanes equipped with the
6000 lb gross weight increase kit installed in accordance with STC
SA91-18 or SA945NE. An investigation found that the forward and aft
wire pull fittings (P/N VALTBS1245-1/-2 and P/N VALTBS1244-1,
respectively) are prone to stress corrosion cracking at low cycles/
hours.
    Failure of these wire pull fittings will reduce the strength of
the float undercarriage below the required structural capability and
could result in a failure of the undercarriage causing the aeroplane
to tip over and be submerged.
    Therefore this [Transport Canada] AD requires that the forward
and aft wire pull fittings be replaced with P/N VALTBS1245-3/-4 and
P/N VALTBS1244-3/-4 (LH/RH) fittings respectively. These fittings
are geometrically similar to the legacy fittings and are made of a
different aluminum alloy that is less susceptible to stress
corrosion cracking.
    In addition to replacing the fittings, it is necessary to
implement a recurring visual inspection of the fittings to assure
continuing airworthiness.

    The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FAA-2019-0045.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the
NPRM and the FAA's response.

Request To Remove the Repetitive Inspection

    Christopher Campbell requested the FAA remove the 110-hour
repetitive inspection requirement. The commenter stated the unsafe
condition is eliminated by the requirement to

replace the affected part. Also, the commenter reasoned that because
repetitive inspections are already required at each 100-hour and annual
inspection by Appendix D to Part 43, Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13, AC
20-106, the manufacturer's maintenance manual, and the float
manufacturer's inspection requirements, the repetitive inspections in
the NPRM are unnecessary and burdensome. The commenter stated that if
the replacement wire pulls are not strong enough to last 110 hours
without cracking, then the FAA should address this at the manufacturing
level and not in the field.
    The FAA does not agree. Although 14 CFR 43.15 and Appendix D to
Part 43 do require that 100-hour and annual inspections include an
inspection of floats for insecure attachment and obvious defects, this
AD requires a specific inspection of the wire pull fittings. Also,
while an operator may incorporate into its maintenance program the
inspections in the advisory circulars and manufacturer maintenance
manuals referenced by the commenter, not all operators are required to
do so. In order for these inspections to become mandatory, and to
correct the unsafe conditions identified in the NPRM, the FAA must
issue an AD. The compliance times as proposed should allow the
inspections to be conducted concurrently with scheduled maintenance,
thereby minimizing the costs on operators.
    The FAA did not change this AD based on this comment.

Changes to the Final Rule

    The FAA has revised the applicability of this AD to include
airplanes with fitting part number VALTBS1244-3 or VALTBS1244-4, to
clarify that replacing the fittings is not terminating action for the
repetitive inspections in the AD. The FAA also made some minor
editorial changes.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting the AD with the changes described previously. The FAA
has determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the proposal in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not increase any burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Viking DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin No. V2/003,
Revision NC, dated November 28, 2012, for Model DCH-2 Mk. I airplanes;
and Viking DHC-2T Beaver Service Bulletin No. V2/002, Revision A, dated
September 12, 2011, for Model DCH-2 Mk. III airplanes. This service
information contains procedures for replacing the forward and aft float
strut wire pull fittings and specifies implementing repetitive visual
inspections of the fittings. 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.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI

    The MCAI requires returning cracked fittings to Viking, and this AD
does not. The MCAI also prohibits installing an affected wire pull
fitting on any airplane, and this AD does not.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD will affect 136 products of U.S.
registry. The FAA also estimates that replacing the fittings will take
about 12 work-hours at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour and
required parts will cost about $2,741. Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates a cost of $3,761 per airplane and $511,496 for the U.S.
operator fleet.
    Inspecting the fittings will take about .5 work-hour for an
estimated cost of $42.50 per airplane and $5,780 for the U.S. fleet,
per inspection cycle.

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.
    The FAA is 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

    The FAA determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 above, I certify this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 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:

2020-16-15 Viking Air Limited: Amendment 39-21199; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0045; Product Identifier 2018-CE-027-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September
21, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Viking Air Limited airplanes,
certificated in any category:
    (1) Model DHC-2 Mk. I airplanes altered by Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) SA92-63 or SA00299NY with a float strut wire pull
fitting part number (P/N) VALTBS1245-1, P/N VALTBS1245-2, P/N
VALTBS1244-1, P/N VALTBS1244-3, or P/N VALTBS1244-4; and
    (2) Model DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes altered by STC SA91-18 or
SA945NE with a float strut wire pull fitting P/N VALTBS1245-1, P/N
VALTBS1245-2, P/N VALTBS1244-1, P/N VALTBS1244-3, or P/N VALTBS1244-
4.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracks reported
on the forward and aft float strut wire pull fittings. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the wire pull fittings, which
could reduce the strength of the float undercarriage below the
required structural capability, resulting in a failure of the
undercarriage causing the airplane to tip over and submerge.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Within 90 days after August 17, 2020 (the effective date of
this AD):
    (i) Replace each forward wire pull fitting P/N VALTBS1245-1 and
P/N VALTBS1245-2 with P/N VALTBS1245-3 Left Hand (LH) or P/N
VALTBS1245-4 Right Hand (RH) by following the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs A.1. through A.8., of Viking DHC-2 Beaver
Service Bulletin No. V2/003, Revision NC, dated November 28, 2012
(Viking SB No. V2/003); or Viking DHC-2T Beaver Service Bulletin No.
V2/002, Revision A, dated September 12, 2011 (Viking SB No. V2/002,
Revision A), as applicable to your model airplane.
    (ii) Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the
replacement of the forward wire pull fittings and thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS, visually inspect each forward
wire pull fitting for corrosion and cracks. If there is any
corrosion or a crack, before further flight, replace the fitting
with fitting P/N VALTBS1245-3 (LH) or P/N VALTBS1245-4 (RH).
    (2) Within 180 days after August 17, 2020 (the effective date of
this AD):
    (i) Replace each aft wire pull fitting P/N VALTBS1244-1 with P/N
VALTBS1244-3 (LH) or P/N VALTBS1244-4 (RH) by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs B.1. through B.8., of Viking
SB No. V2/003 or Viking SB No. V2/002, Revision A, as applicable to
your model airplane.
    (ii) Within 110 hours TIS after the replacement of the aft wire
pull fittings and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110 hours
TIS, visually inspect each aft wire pull fitting for corrosion and
cracks. If there is any corrosion or a crack, before further flight,
replace the fitting with fitting P/N VALTBS1244-3 (LH) or P/N
VALTBS1244-4 (RH).

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Aziz
Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 287-
7329; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD Number CF-2018-10, dated April
18, 2018, for related information. The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FAA-2019-0045.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Viking DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin No. V2/003, Revision
NC, dated November 28, 2012.
    (ii) Viking DHC-2T Beaver Service Bulletin No. V2/002, Revision
A, dated September 12, 2011.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney,
British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone: (North America) (800)
663-8444; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: https://www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. In
addition, you can access this service information on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2019-0045.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on August 4, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-17900 Filed 8-14-20; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0002]

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Approach to Addressing
Drug Shortage; Public Workshop

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public workshop.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public
workshop regarding the approach of the Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research (CDER) to addressing drug shortages. This public workshop is
intended to provide information for, and to gain additional insight
from, professional societies, patient advocates, industry, consumer
groups, health care professionals, researchers, and other interested
persons about the causes and impact of drug shortages, and possible
strategies for preventing or mitigating drug shortages. The input from
this public workshop will help in developing topics for further
discussion with industry and professional societies, and other
stakeholders and may help the Agency to better address drug shortage
issues.
    Date and Time: The public workshop will be held on September 26,
2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Location: The public workshop will be held at 10903 New Hampshire
Ave., Bldg. 31, rm. 1503 B and C (Great Room), Silver Spring, MD 20993.
Information regarding special accommodations due to a disability,
visitor parking, and transportation may be accessed at: http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/default.htm; under the heading
``Resources for You,'' click on ``White Oak Conference Center Parking
and Transportation Information for FDA Advisory Committee Meetings.''
Please note that visitors to the White Oak Campus must enter through
Building 1. (http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/BuildingsandFacilities/WhiteOakCampusInformation/ucm241740.htm).
    Contact Persons: Christine Moser or Lori Benner, Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 22, Rm. 6202, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-
796-1300 or<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Registration: To register electronically, e-mail registration
information (including name, title, firm name, address, telephone, and
fax number) to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>by September 19, 2011. Persons
without access to the Internet can call Christine Moser at<PHONE_NUMBER>
or Lori Benner at<PHONE_NUMBER> to register. Registration is free for
the public workshop. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-
served basis. Persons needing a sign language interpreter or other
special accommodations should notify Christine Moser or Lori Benner
(see Contact) at least 7 days in advance.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is announcing a public workshop
regarding CDER's current approach to addressing drug shortages. Given
the increasing number of drug shortages and the attendant safety
concerns for the public's health, it is important to discuss the causes
of these shortages, as well as strategies to address them. This public
workshop will focus on providing information and gaining perspective
from professional societies, patient advocates, industry, consumer
groups, health care professionals, researchers, and other interested
persons. The following topics will be discussed:
     How CDER becomes aware of drug shortages,
     Reasons behind drug shortages,
     Determination of medically necessary products,
     CGMP (current good manufacturing practice) and other
compliance issues,
     Actions taken when a drug shortage occurs, and
     Outcomes of mitigated drug shortages.
    Additional discussion will include the public health impact of drug
shortages and what measures can be taken to prevent the occurrence of a
drug shortage. The Agency encourages professional societies, patient
advocates, industry, consumer groups, health care professionals,
researchers, and other interested persons to attend this public
workshop.
    Transcripts: Please be advised that as soon as a transcript is
available, it will be accessible at http://www.regulations.gov. It may
be viewed at the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and
Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD. A
transcript will also be available in either hardcopy or on CD-ROM,
after submission of a Freedom of Information request. Written requests
are to be sent to the Division of Freedom of Information (HFI-35),
Office of Management Programs, Food and Drug Administration, 5600
Fishers Lane, Rm. 6-30, Rockville, MD 20857.

    Dated: July 22, 2011.
David Dorsey,
Acting Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning and Budget.
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1 Draft Strategy for National Clean Water Industrial Regulations Public Meeting January 15, 2003 2 WELCOME 3 AGENDA ° Introduction ° Background and Goals ° Major Factors to Be Considered ° Expected Flow of Investigations ° Plans for Stakeholder Involvement ° Issues Needing Stakeholder Input ° Questions and Answers 4 INTRODUCTION 5 Purpose of the Meeting To facilitate public comment on the draft Strategy for National Clean Water Industrial Regulations, announced by EPA on November 29, 2002, by:

° Presenting the draft Strategy goals and content.

° Identifying specific issues and questions on which EPA is soliciting comment. 6 Purpose of the Meeting ( cont.)

To facilitate public comment by:

° Providing information on how to submit comments.

° Answering questions on the Strategy to ensure understanding. 7 Meeting Logistics ° Each major presentation will be followed by a brief opportunity for clarifying questions.

° Information on how to present comments will be presented at the end of the meeting. 8 Meeting Logistics ( cont.)

° We will provide a longer question

andanswer period at the end of the meeting,

as well as contact information for additional questions.

° We will not be taking minutes or transcripts of today's meeting. 9 BACKGROUND AND GOALS 10 The Effluent Guidelines Program ° EPA develops national regulations setting effluent limits for categories of industry.

° Regulations address direct discharges, as well as discharges to Publicly Owned Treatment Works. 11 The Effluent Guidelines Program ° Over 50 major industrial categories regulated over 30 years, since 1972 Clean Water Act.

° National industrial regulations are estimated to result in the removal of 690 billion pounds of pollutants each year, and substantially contribute to improvements in the quality of water nationwide. 12 The 1987 Clean Water Act Amendments ° Clarified Congress' intent that effluent guidelines keep pace with progress.

° Added Section 304( m), which required EPA to take public comment on and publish effluent guidelines plans every two years. 13 CWA Requirements for the Section 304( m) Plan ( A) establish a schedule for the annual review and revision of promulgated effluent guidelines, in accordance with subsection ( b) of this section;

( B) identify categories of sources discharging toxic or nonconventional pollutants for which guidelines under subsection ( b)( 2) of this section and section 306 have not previously been published; and ( cont.) 14 CWA Requirements for the Section 304( m) Plan ( cont.)

( C) establish a schedule for promulgation of effluent guidelines for categories identified in subparagraph ( B), under which promulgation of such guidelines shall be no later than 4 years after such date of enactment for categories identified in the first published plan or 3 years after the publication of the plan for categories identified in later published plans. 15 Effluent Guidelines Planning to Date ° EPA was sued in 1989 for failure to develop a plan that met the statutory requirements,

and entered into a consent decree.

° For most of the last 10 years, selections of industries for guidelines and their schedules were substantially influenced by this consent decree.

° Our final obligations under the most recent consent decree are now underway ( due by 2004). 16 Effluent Guidelines Planning into the Future Draft Strategy presents a possible approach for conducting the annual review and planning required under section 304( m):

° Built largely on recommendations from the Effluent Guidelines Task Force.

° Incorporates several new concepts suggested by participants in our April 2001 Experts Meeting.

° Capitalizes on " lessons learned" through recent effluent guidelines. 17 Goals of the Draft Strategy ° Reduce risk to human health and the environment.

° Involve stakeholders from the beginning.

° Assure transparent decision making.

° Evaluate sound information against broad and balanced decision criteria. 18 MAJOR FACTORS 19 Four Potential Major Factors ° Risk to human health and the environment.

° Technology, process change, or pollution prevention.

° Economic considerations.

° Implementation/ efficiency considerations. 20 1. Potential Risk ° The extent to which a discharge category is discharging pollutants that may pose a risk to:

  human health.

  the environment. 21 2. Means to Address Risk ° Applicable and demonstrated technology?

° Applicable and demonstrated process change?

° Applicable pollution prevention approach? 22 ° Cost ° Growth ° Affordability 3. Economic Considerations 23 ° Industry changes made existing guidelines inappropriate or inadequate?

° Current guideline a barrier to the use of new technologies?

° Would revising an existing guideline allow reduction of more pollutants at lower cost?

4. Implementation and Efficiency Considerations 24 FLOW OF INVESTIGATIONS 25 Phased Process ° Screening level review to identify categories needing further investigation.

° Prioritizing candidates using selection criteria.

° In depth review to characterize industry categories.

° Decide on course of action. 26 Screening Level Review ° Factor 1     human health and environmental impacts.

° Factor 2   technology advances, process changes, pollution prevention opportunities.

° Factor 3   economic considerations.

° Factor 4   implementation & efficiency concerns. 27 Factor 1: Human Health &

Environmental Impacts ° Concerns raised by Stakeholders.

° Office of Water Data and Reports, e. g.:

  fish consumption advisories.

  fish tissue study.

  National Sediment Surveys.

  Beaches program.

  National Water Quality Inventory. 28 Factor 1: Human Health &

Environmental Impacts ° Risk Screening Environmental Indicators ( RSEI) to evaluate Toxic Release Inventory ( TRI) discharges.

° Other Federal Agencies' Data and Reports:

  USGS NAWQA program.

  NOAA Hypoxia Studies. 29 Factor 2: Technology Advances,

Process Changes, Pollution Prevention ° Conference on Industrial Wastewater and Best Available Treatment ( BAT) Technologies.

° Other Federal Agencies' Data and Reports:

Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, National Academy of Science. 30 Factor 2: Technology Advances,

Process Changes, Pollution Prevention ° Review of technical literature, state permits,

and other publicly available data.

° Information supplied by Stakeholders in industry.

° Screener questionnaire. 31 Factor 3: Economic Conditions and Trends ° Department of Commerce's Economic Census & Bureau of Economic Analysis.

° Department of Energy's " Industries of the Future" and " Annual Energy Outlook".

° Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. 32 Factor 3: Economic Conditions and Trends ° Information gathered from trade associations.

° Major trade publications' forecasts. 33 Factor 4: Implementation &

Efficiency Considerations Stakeholder Input:

° Comments on 2002/ 2003 Plan.

° Comments on draft Strategy.

° Feedback gathered from pretreatment coordinators and permit writers &

others. 34 Factor 4: Implementation &

Efficiency Considerations ° Other EPA Offices' rankings and lists:

  Office of Air.

  Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.

  Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation.

° Voluntary loading reductions. 35 Compile Results of Factor Review Identify the discharge categories that show:

° Greatest potential concern for risk.

° Greatest potential for reduction of that risk.

° Identified on more than one of the factors'

results.

° Direct discharging facilities without effluent guidelines in place. 36 Prioritizing Candidates For this review cycle, assign lower priority to categories for which:

° Guidelines are under development.

° Guidelines have been promulgated within 7 years.

° Significant voluntary loading reductions have been achieved. 37 In Depth Review:

Technology Characterize Industry:

° Number of facilities.

° Current wastewater treatment technology.

° Process changes.

° Current pollutants discharged and amounts.

° Potential loading reductions and pollution prevention. 38 In Depth Review:

Factor 1 Revisited ° Thumb nail environmental assessment.

° Link water quality impairments with sources.

° Data to supplement stakeholder concerns. 39 In Depth Review:

Factor 2 Revisited ° Screening Questionnaire.

° Waste water sampling at facilities.

° Potential loading reductions and pollution prevention.

° More detailed/ targeted data from stakeholders. 40 In Depth Review:

Factor 3 Revisited ° Projected costs to industry as a whole.

° Cost reasonableness / cost effectiveness.

° Trends.

° Capital expenditures.

° Expanded information provided by stakeholders. 41 In Depth Review:

Factor 4 Revisited ° Innovative approaches such as trading.

° Opportunities for multi media benefits in coordination with other EPA offices.

° Potential for voluntary loading reductions.

° Data to support Stakeholder concerns. 42 STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT 43 Stakeholder Involvement EPA recognizes the wide variety of stakeholders whose input is necessary to making the planning process work:

° Industry.

° Academics.

° Environmental interest groups.

° States.

° POTWs.

° Members of the public. 44 Stakeholder Information Stakeholders have access to vast amounts of information that is critical to successful implementation of this planning process, including:

° Water quality concerns and possible risk concerns.

° Pollutants currently being discharged. 45 Stakeholder Information ( cont.)

° Available technology.

° Industry processes and practices essential to interpreting available data.

° Changes to industry.

° Barriers to implementing current regulations and potential solutions. 46 Stakeholder Involvement:

EPA's Objective To establish priorities and make choices in consultation with the public and regulated communities. 47 Stakeholder Involvement:

EPA's Objective ( cont.)

A public process to allow greater stakeholder access to information and to facilitate input on:

° Available data.

° Methods for analyzing that data.

° Ways to collect additional data.

° Decisions on priorities and appropriate regulatory tools. 48 49 Stakeholder Involvement EPA plans to engage stakeholders in the planning process in several ways:

° Public meetings.

° Conferences co sponsored by EPA &

participation in other meetings.

° Focus meetings.

° Official public comment periods. 50 Public Meetings EPA plans to hold public meetings regularly throughout the planning process:

° After the 2004/ 2005 Plan is proposed, in late spring or early summer.

° After the 2004/ 2005 Plan is released in February, 2004. 51 Conferences Conference on Industrial Wastewater and Best Available Treatment ( BAT)

Technologies:

° To provide a forum to share information on state of the art techniques for water pollution control and prevention.

° February 26 through 28 in Nashville, TN.

° frontweb. vuse. vanderbilt. edu/ bat/ 52 Conferences Water Environment Federation's Industrial Wastes Technical & Regulatory Conference:

° To focus on technical research on industrial environmental issues.

° To provide EPA with an opportunity to discuss the initial findings of their analysis.

° April 13 through 16 in San Antonio, Texas.

° www. wef. org/ conferences/ IW2003/ opening. jhtml 53 Other Meetings Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators Mid

Year Meeting:

° To provide EPA with an opportunity to discuss the initial findings of their analysis.

° To obtain feedback from the States on this analysis.

° March 9 through 12.

° www. asiwpca. org/ events/ midyear. htm 54 Focus Meetings ° Further opportunity to gather Stakeholder insights and data.

° Depends on results of analyses.

° Possibly industry specific.

° Late in 2003. 55 ISSUES NEEDING STAKEHOLDER INPUT 56 EPA Requests Comment About

Key Factors:

° Are these appropriate?

° For both existing and new guidelines?

° Should these factors be ranked/ weighted? 57 EPA Requests Comment About

Key Factors ( cont.):

° Are there other factors EPA should consider?

° How to prioritize among industry categories for further investigation? 58 EPA Requests Comment About

Sources of Pollutants that Contribute to Water Quality Impairments:

° Sources of relevant information to identify sources of impairments?

° For indirect dischargers? 59 EPA Requests Comment About

Voluntary Loading Reductions:

° Should EPA indicate a quantitative reduction goal?

° Is there a source for this information other than the Permit Compliance System ( PCS) database? 60 EPA Requests Comment About

Voluntary Loading Reductions ( cont.):

° How to evaluate industries with changing production levels? 61 EPA Requests Comment About

Voluntary Loading Reductions ( cont.):

° How to evaluate decreases in pollutant loadings to water relative to possible increases to other media?

  volatilization to air   land disposal of wastes 62 EPA Requests Comment About

Incentives for Technology Innovation:

° How can EPA structure the effluent guidelines program to encourage and reward technology innovation?

° What role should market incentives,

including pollutant trading, play in this program? 63 EPA Requests Comment About

Multi media Pollutant Reduction:

° What industry categories might provide an opportunity for multi media pollution reduction?

° To what extent should EPA consider multimedia pollutant reduction opportunities when deciding what guidelines to develop or revise? 64 EPA Requests Comment About

Level of Effort Devoted to Effluent Guidelines:

° The same level of effort as in the past?

° More?

° Less? 65 HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS 66 Deadline and Methods Submit comments on the draft Strategy by February 27:

° electronically ° by mail, or ° through hand delivery/ courier 67 Docket Number Be sure to identify the appropriate docket identification number in the subject line on the first page of your comment:

OW 2002 0020 68 Sending Comments Electronically EPA Dockets at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket/

Please include:

 your name  mailing address  an e mail address or other contact information. or  69 Sending Comments Electronically ( cont.)

Email to OW docket@ epa. gov, Attention Docket ID No. OW 2002 0020 Please include:

 your name  mailing address or  70 Sending Comments Electronically ( cont.)

Submit comments on computer disk or CDROM using mailing address ( next slide).

 Use Word Perfect or ASCII format.

 Avoid special characters or encryption. 71 Sending Comments by Mail Send original & 3 copies of your comments and enclosures ( including references) to:

Water Docket Environmental Protection Agency Mailcode: 4101T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W.

Washington, DC 20460 Attention Docket ID No. OW 2002 0020. 72 Sending Comments by Hand or Courier Deliver your comments to:

EPA Docket Center,

EPA West, Room B102,

1301 Constitution Avenue, N. W.,

Washington, DC,

Attention Docket ID No. OW 2002 0020.

Between 8: 30 a. m. and 4: 30 p. m., Monday through Friday ( excluding legal holidays) 73 For More Details ° Select Federal Register notice at http:// www. epa. gov/ guide/ strategy ° Federal Register: November 29, 2002 ( Volume 67, Number 230) Pages 71165

71169 74 Questions?

EPA Staff Contacts ° Sheila Frace, Division Director for Engineering and Analysis Division until January 31, 202/ 566 1000 ° Mary T. Smith, Division Director for EAD after February 3, 202/ 566 1000 ° Tom Wall, Branch Chief, 202/ 566 1060 ° Pat Harrigan, Project Lead, 202/ 566 1666


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. ER06-764-000, ER06-764-001]

The Premcor Refining Group, Inc.; Notice of Issuance of Order

June 30, 2006.
    The Premier Refining Group, Inc. (Premcor Refining) filed an
application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate
schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale
of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates.
Premcor Refining also requested waivers of various Commission
regulations. In particular, Premcor Refining requested that the
Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Premcor
Refining.
    On June 27, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director,
Division of Tariffs and Market Development--West, granted the requests
for blanket approval under part 34. The Director's order also stated
that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the Federal
Register establishing a period of time for the filing of protests.
Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket
approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by
Premcor Refining should file a motion to intervene or protest 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, 385.214
(2004).
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to
intervene or protest is July 27, 2006.
    Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above,
Premcor Refining is authorized to issue securities and assume
obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or
otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that
such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the
corporate purposes of Premcor Refining, compatible with the public
interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes.
    The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that
neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by
continued approvals of Premcor Refining's issuances of securities or
assumptions of liability.
    Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's
Web site at http://www.ferc.gov, using the eLibrary link. Enter the

docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number
filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may
be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Intent To Request Revision From the Office of
Management and Budget of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Activity, Request for Comments; Human Space Flight Requirements for
Crew and Space Flight Participants

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a current
information collection. The FAA has established requirements for human
space flight crew and space flight participants as required by the
Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004.

DATES: Please submit comments by December 15, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla Mauney on<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
e-mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

    Title: Human Space Flight Requirements for Crew and Space Flight
Participants.
    Type of Request: Extension without change of an approved
collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0720.
    Form(s): There are no FAA forms associated with this collection.
    Affected Public: A total of 5 respondents.
    Frequency: The information is collected on occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 4 hours per
response.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 2,975 hours annually.
    Abstract: The FAA has established requirements for human space
flight crew and space flight participants as required by the Commercial
Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004. This rulemaking established
requirements for crew qualifications, training and notification, and
training and informed consent requirements for space flight
participants. The rulemaking also modified existing financial
responsibility requirements to account for space flight participants,
crew, and FAA's new authority to issue an experimental permit.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Ms. Carla
Mauney, Room 712, Federal Aviation Administration, IT Enterprises
Business Services Division, AES-200, 800 Independence Ave., SW.,
Washington, DC 20591.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimates of the burden of
the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 8, 2009.
Carla Mauney,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business
Services Division, AES-200.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-96509; File No. SR-NASDAQ-2022-057]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC;
Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a
Proposed Rule Change To Adopt Listing Rule 5732 To Provide Listing
Standards for Contingent Value Rights on Nasdaq Global Market

December 15, 2022.
    On October 17, 2022, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a
proposed rule change to adopt Listing Rule 5732 to provide listing
standards for Contingent Value Rights on Nasdaq Global Market. The
proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register
on November 3, 2022.\3\ The Commission has received no comments on the
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \4\ provides that within 45 days of the
publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or
within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate
if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its
reasons for so finding, or as to which the self-regulatory organization
consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change,
disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The
45th day after publication of the notice for this proposed rule change
is December 18, 2022. The Commission is extending this 45-day time
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    The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period
within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has
sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change. Accordingly, the
Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,\5\ designates
February 1, 2023 as the date by which the Commission shall either
approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to
disapprove, the proposed rule change (File No. SR-NASDAQ-2022-057).
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Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
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