[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 11, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55815-55816]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22321]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14371-000]

City of Hillsboro, Oregon; Notice of Application Accepted for
Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests,
Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Conduit Exemption.
    b. Project No.: 14371-000.
    c. Date filed: August 6, 2012.
    d. Applicant: City of Hillsboro, Oregon.
    e. Name of Project: Will Crandall Reservoir and Pump Station
Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The proposed project would be located within a pump
station at the Will Crandall Reservoir and Pump Station near the city
of Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon. The land on which all the
project facilities will be located is owned by the applicant.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a--825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Erika Murphy, P.E., 150 East Main Street,
Hillsboro, OR 97123, phone<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Christopher Chaney,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for
environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting
comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and
prescriptions.
    k. Deadline for filing responsive documents: Due to the small size
of the proposed project, as well as the resource agency consultation
letters filed with the application, the 60-day timeframe specified in
18 CFR 4.34(b) for filing all comments, motions to intervene, protests,
recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is shortened
to 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. All reply comments
filed in response to comments submitted by any resource agency, Indian
tribe, or person, must be filed with the Commission within 45 days from
the issuance date of this notice.
    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 http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. The Commission strongly
encourages electronic filings.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person on the official service list for the
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, it must also serve a
copy of the document on that resource agency.
    l. Description of Project: The Will Crandall Reservoir and Pump
Station Hydroelectric Project would consist of: (1) A powerhouse
containing one proposed Francis type generating unit with an installed
capacity of 94 kilowatts and (2) appurtenant facilities. The applicant
estimates the project would have an average annual generation of 60,000
kilowatt-hours.
    m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the
Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the web at
http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket
number, P-14371, in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is
also available for review and reproduction at the address in item h
above.
    n. Development Application--Any qualified applicant desiring to
file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or
before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a
competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such
an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an
interested person to file the competing development application no
later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the
particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not
be accepted in response to this notice.
    o. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to
submit a competing development application. A notice of intent must be
served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice.
    p. Protests or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit a protest or
a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of
Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In
determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will
consider all protests filed, but only those who file a motion to
intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party
to the proceeding. Any protests or motions to intervene must be
received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular
application.
    q. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title
``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE
COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMMENTS'',
``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or
``PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (2) set forth in the heading the name of the
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the
person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the
requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments,
recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth
their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of
18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly
from the applicant. Any of these documents must be filed by providing
the original and seven copies to: The Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. An
additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower
Administration and Compliance, Office of Energy Projects, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of any
protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative
of the applicant specified

in the particular application. A copy of all other filings in reference
to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all
persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this
proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.

    Dated: September 5, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68273-68274]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21766]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0178]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of an Approved
Information Collection: Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers of
Passengers and Motor Carriers of Property

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

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA
announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR)
described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its
review and approval and invites public comment. FMCSA requests approval
to renew an ICR titled, ``Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers
of Passengers and Motor Carriers of Property.'' The information
collected will be used to help ensure that motor carriers of passengers
and property maintain the statutorily mandated levels of financial
responsibility to operate on public highways.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before December
4, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket Number FMCSA-
2023-0178 using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Dockets Operations; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Dockets Operations, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building,
Ground Floor, Washington, DC, 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is
there to help you, please call<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER> before
visiting Dockets Operations.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for instructions on submitting
comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeffrey Secrist, Office of
Registration, Chief, Registration, Licensing and Insurance Division,
DOT, FMCSA, West Building 6th Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590;<PHONE_NUMBER>; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Instructions

    All submissions must include the Agency name and docket number. For
detailed instructions on submitting comments, see the Public
Participation heading below. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading
below.

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice (FMCSA-2023-0178), indicate the specific section of this
document to which your comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material
online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of
these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing
address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of your
document so FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your
submission. If you want us to notify you that we received your
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or
postcard, or print the acknowledgement page that appears after
submitting comments online.

    To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FMCSA-2023-0178/document, click on this notice, click
``Comment,'' and type your comment into the text box on the following
screen.
    If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them
in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for
copying and electronic filing.
    Comments received after the comment closing date will be included
in the docket and will be considered to the extent practicable.

Privacy Act

    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these
comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.

Background

    The Secretary of Transportation is responsible for implementing
regulations which establish minimum levels of financial responsibility
for: (1) for-hire motor carriers of property to cover public liability,
property damage, and environmental restoration, and (2) for-hire motor
carriers of passengers to cover public liability and property damage.
The Endorsement for Motor Carrier Policies of Insurance for Public
Liability (Forms MCS-90/90B) and the Motor Carrier Public Liability
Surety Bond (Forms MCS-82/82B) contain the minimum amount of
information necessary to document that a motor carrier of property or
passengers has obtained, and has in effect, the minimum levels of
financial responsibility as set forth in applicable regulations (49 CFR
387.9 (motor carriers of property) and 49 CFR 387.33T (motor carriers
of passengers)). FMCSA and the public can verify that a motor carrier
of property or passengers has obtained, and has in effect, the required
minimum levels of financial responsibility by reviewing the information
enclosed within these documents.
    Title: Financial Responsibility for Motor Carrier of Passengers and
Motor Carriers of Property.
    OMB Control Number: 2126-0008.
    Type of Request: Renewal of a currently approved ICR.
    Respondents: Insurance underwriters for insurance companies and
financial specialists for surety companies of motor carriers of
property (Forms MCS-90 and MCS-82) and passengers (Forms MCS-90B and
MCS-82B), and motor carrier compliance officers employed by motor
carriers to store and maintain insurance and/or surety bond
documentation in motor carrier vehicles.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 413,948.
    Estimated Time per Response: FMCSA estimates that it takes 2
minutes to complete the Endorsement for Motor Carrier Policies of
Insurance for Public Liability (Forms MCS-90 for property carriers and
MCS-90B for passenger carriers) or the Motor Carrier Public Liability
Surety Bond (Forms MCS-82 for property carriers and MCS-82B for
passenger carriers); 1 minute to store/maintain documents at the motor
carrier's principal place of business (49 CFR 387.7(d); 49 CFR
387.31(d)); and 1 minute per vehicle to place the respective document
on board the vehicle as required for non-U.S.-domiciled carriers (49
CFR 387.7(f); 49 CFR 387.31(f)).
    Expiration Date: May 31, 2024.
    Frequency of Response: Upon creation, change, or replacement of an
insurance policy or surety bond. Approximately one time per year.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 12,249.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including: (1) whether the proposed
collection is necessary for the performance of FMCSA's functions; (2)
the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for FMCSA to enhance the
quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The Agency will summarize or include your
comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this ICR.
    Issued under the authority of 49 CFR 1.87.

Thomas P. Keane,
Associate Administrator, Office of Research and Registration.
[FR Doc. 2023-21766 Filed 10-2-23; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 6, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 42037-42040]
[FR Doc No: 2017-18774]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R01-OAR-2017-0138; A-1-FRL-9967-27-Region 1]

Air Plan Approval; New Hampshire; Rules for Open Burning and
Incinerators

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State
Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of New
Hampshire on August 9, 2011, and July 23, 2013. These SIP revisions
establish rules for open burning and establish emission standards and
operating practices for incinerators and wood waste burners that are
not regulated pursuant to federal incinerator standards. We are also
approving revisions to the definitions of ``Incinerator'' and ``Wood
Waste Burner,'' submitted by the State on July 23, 2013 and October 26,
2016, respectively. This action is being taken in accordance with the
Clean Air Act.

DATES: This direct final rule will be effective November 6, 2017,
unless EPA receives adverse comments by October 6, 2017. If adverse
comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the
direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the
rule will not take effect.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R01-
OAR-2017-0138 at http://www.regulations.gov, or via email to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For comments submitted at Regulations.gov, follow
the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted,
comments cannot be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. For either
manner of submission, 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 (i.e. on the web, cloud, or other file sharing
system). For additional submission methods, please contact the person
identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. For the full
EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia
submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please
visit http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison C. Simcox, Air Quality Planning
Unit, Air Programs Branch (Mail Code OEP05-02), U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 1, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston,
Massachusetts, 02109-3912;<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,''
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Background and Purpose
II. EPA's Evaluation of New Hampshire's SIP Revisions
III. Final Action
IV. Incorporation by Reference
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Background and Purpose

    On January 10, 2003, New Hampshire Department of Environmental
Services (NH DES) submitted a SIP revision for Env-A 1000 (Prevention,
Abatement and Control of Open Source Air Pollution). On August 9, 2011,
NH DES submitted an updated version of this regulation. Because the
2011 submittal superseded the previous submission, the State withdrew
the 2003 submittal on May 5, 2014. The withdrawal letter is included in
the docket for this action.
    On July 23, 2013, NH DES submitted Env-A 1900 (Incinerators and
Wood Waste Burners) and Env-A 101.104 (definition of ``Incinerator'')
to EPA for approval. Env-A 1900 is not currently part of the federally-
approved New Hampshire SIP. The definition of the term ``Incinerator''
is currently part of the New Hampshire SIP, but is codified at Env-A
101.59 \1\ and does not include a reference to ``wood-waste burners.''
The submitted definition of ``Incinerator'' adds ``wood-waste burners''
to the definition and is codified at Env-A 101.104. The current SIP-
approved version of the definition of ``Incinerator'' (Env-A 101.59)
will be replaced by the new definition of that term (Env-A 101.104) as
a result of this approval.
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    \1\ This appears to be an error because there are two different
terms numbered 101.59 in Env-A 101, and the term Incinerator is
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    A definition of ``Wood Waste Burner'' is currently part of the New
Hampshire SIP, but is codified as Env-A 101.95 and explicitly excludes
incinerators. On October 26, 2016, NH DES submitted a revision of the
definition of ``Wood Waste Burner'' (Env-A 101.219) to EPA for
approval. This revised definition does not exclude incinerators. The
current SIP-approved version of the definition of ``Wood Waste Burner''
(Env-A 101.95) will be replaced by the new definition of that term
(Env-A 101.219) as a result of this approval.
    The version of Env-A 1900 (Incinerators and Wood Waste Burners)
submitted to EPA by the State included an affirmative defense provision
for malfunction, which is defined as a sudden and unavoidable breakdown
of process or control equipment. On April 13, 2016, NH DES sent a
letter to EPA withdrawing the affirmative defense provision in Env-A
1900 (i.e., 1902.02). In addition, an earlier SIP submission of Env-A
1900 had included an exception to the 20-percent visible emissions
limit that would have allowed these emissions to be exceeded for one
period of 6 continuous minutes in any 60-minute period during startup,
shutdown, or malfunction. However, NH DES removed this exception from
the July 23, 2013 submittal.
    After reviewing New Hampshire's SIP submittals for Env-A 1000 and
1900, as well as the submitted definitions of ``incinerator'' (Env-A
101.104) and ``waste wood burner'' (101.219) and the letter withdrawing
the affirmative defense provision in Env-A 1900, EPA is approving all
of the SIP revisions with the exception of the withdrawn portion
relating to affirmative defenses.

II. EPA's Evaluation of New Hampshire's SIP Revisions

    On August 9, 2011, NH DES submitted a revision of Env-A 1000 for
approval into the New Hampshire SIP. This revision establishes
requirements for open burning, fugitive dust and firefighter
instruction and training activities. Specifically, Env-A 1000 sets
general open-burning requirements, authorizes certain materials to be
burned in the open, and identifies materials that are prohibited from
being burned in the open. The version of Env-A 1000 that was originally
approved into the SIP in 1994 (59 FR 42766) identifies the types of
burning that are generally allowed by the State, such as outdoor
grills, burning for agricultural or forestry improvement or firefighter
training, as well as a list of generally prohibited burning activities,
such as burning of rubbish, brush, demolition debris or tires, or
burning at any solid waste disposal area. The revised SIP-submitted
regulation includes all these

permissible and prohibited types of burning. In addition, the revision
adds definitions of key terms used in the regulation, such as
``demolition debris,'' ``salvaging operation,'' and ``untreated wood,''
as well as references to applicable state statutes. The revised
regulation also adds sections on (1) precautions to prevent and control
fugitive dust, and (2) provisions to minimize air pollution from open
burning for firefighter instruction and training purposes.
    New Hampshire's revision to Env-A 1000 removes two references to
``nuisance'' in the current SIP, which was approved in 1994. EPA
believes that the State's regulation is approvable under the Clean Air
Act (CAA) because the term ``nuisance'' in Env-A 1000 is a broad
concept that could be applied to prohibit activities that bear no
reasonable connection to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) and related air-quality goals of the CAA. The fact that
something may cause a nuisance does not necessarily equate to a
condition that would interfere with attainment or maintenance of the
NAAQS. The concept of a nuisance is too vague for EPA to rely on as a
NAAQS attainment or maintenance strategy. See, for example, analogous
instances in which EPA has removed from SIPs certain regulations that
prohibit odors (61 FR 47058), or that contain a general prohibition
against air pollution (63 FR 65557).
    New Hampshire's revision to Env-A 1000 removes a reference to NAAQS
nonattainment areas for particulates (i.e., Particulate Matter or PM)
that appears in the current SIP-approved version of Env-A 1000.
Specifically, SIP-approved Env-A 1001.02 allowed for certain types of
open burning if: (1) Not prohibited by local ordinance or officials
having jurisdiction, such as state forest fire wardens, and (2) where
the particular area has not been designated nonattainment in relation
to the NAAQS for PM. Under Env-A 1000, such burning was allowed in
NAAQS nonattainment areas for PM (when not prohibited by local
ordinance or officials having jurisdiction) if written authorization
had been obtained by the NH DES. EPA believes that the version of Env-A
1000 we are approving today is approvable, notwithstanding the absence
of references to nonattainment areas for NAAQS as a limiting condition
on certain types of burning because there have not been any areas of
New Hampshire designated as not attaining a PM NAAQS. Thus, the version
of Env-A 1000 we are approving today is functionally equivalent to the
existing SIP-approved version and the latter's references to PM
nonattainment areas are unnecessary.
    The submitted Env-A 1000 retains existing provisions currently in
the New Hampshire SIP, except for the term ``nuisance'' and references
to PM nonattainment areas as discussed above. EPA has determined that
the SIP revision meets the requirements of section 110(l) of the CAA in
that it will not interfere with any applicable requirement concerning
attainment and reasonable further progress, or with any other
applicable requirement of the CAA. Further, the additional requirements
in the revised regulation will benefit public health and the
environment by controlling PM emissions from open burning and fugitive
dust. Consequently, EPA is approving Env-A 1000 into the New Hampshire
SIP.
    On July 23, 2013, NH DES submitted Env-A 1900 (Incinerators and
Wood Waste Burners) and a revision of Env-A 101.104 (definition of
``Incinerator'') for approval into the New Hampshire SIP.
    Env-A 101.104 defines ``Incinerator'' as ``a device engineered to
burn or oxidize solid, semi-solid, liquid, or gaseous waste for the
primary purpose of volume reduction, disposal, or chemical destruction,
leaving little or no combustible material. Such devices include, but
are not limited to, heat recovery systems and wood waste burners.''
This definition is the same as that which is currently in the New
Hampshire SIP (approved on August 14, 1992; 57 FR 36603), except that
the definition has been amended to include ``wood waste burners.''
    Also, on October 26, 2016, NH DES submitted Env-A 101.219, a
revised definition of ``Wood Waste Burner'' to EPA. This revised
definition no longer excludes incinerators.
    Thus, more sources are now included in the revised definition of
``Incinerator'' and are subject to regulation. The definition meets the
anti-back sliding requirements of section 110(l) of the CAA in that it
will not interfere with any applicable requirement concerning
attainment and reasonable further progress, or with any other
applicable requirement of the CAA. Therefore, EPA is approving the
revised definition into the New Hampshire SIP. We also note that the
current SIP-approved definition of the term ``Incinerator'' is codified
as Env-A 101.59. The new codification, Env-A 101.104, and revised
definition we are approving in this action will replace the old
definition and old codification at Env-A 101.59.
    Env-A 101.219 establishes the definition of ``Wood Waste Burner''
as ``any device such as burners used to dispose of wood waste by
burning, and which are commonly known as teepees, wigwams, truncated
cones or silos.'' NH DES considers the term ``wood waste'' to be
consistent with EPA's definition of ``clean cellulosic biomass'' as
defined at 40 CFR 241.2, and, therefore, does not consider wood waste
to be a solid waste. As a consequence, wood waste burners are not
specifically regulated by NH DES pursuant to federal incinerator or
waste combustor standards in New Hampshire's Env-A 3300 and Env-A 4300.
Thus, wood waste burners are regulated under Env-A 1900.\2\
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    \2\ EPA email from Felice Janelle (NH DES) to Alison Simcox
(EPA, Region 1), June 23, 2016, ``RE: SIP revisions for Env-A
101.104 and 1900.'' This correspondence is included in the docket
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    Env-A 1900 establishes emission standards and operating practices
for incinerators and wood waste burners that are not regulated pursuant
to federal incinerator standards. Particulate emissions standards in
Env-A 1900 for incinerators would not allow the incinerator to emit
more than 0.675 grams per dry standard cubic meter (g/dscm), equivalent
to 0.3 grains per dry standard cubic foot (grains/dscf), corrected to 7
percent oxygen (O2). The standard for allowable visible
emissions for incinerators is 20 percent opacity for any continuous 6-
minute period. In addition, Env-A 1900 includes requirements for
posting instructions for incinerator operation and for training of
incinerator operators. This rule will benefit public health and the
environment by controlling PM emissions and visible emissions from
incinerators that are not regulated under federal incinerator rules.
Therefore, EPA is approving Env-A 1900 into the New Hampshire SIP.

III. Final Action

    EPA is approving and incorporating two regulations into the New
Hampshire SIP. The two regulations include revised Env-A 1000
(Prevention, Abatement and Control of Open Source Air Pollution)
submitted by the State of New Hampshire on August 9, 2011, effective on
May 1, 2011; and Env-A 1900 (Incinerators and Wood Waste Burners)
submitted by the State on July 23, 2013, effective April 23, 2013,
except for the withdrawn affirmative defense provision. The revised
version of Env-A 1000 that we are approving into the SIP will replace
the existing SIP-approved version of Env-A 1000.
    In addition, EPA is approving a revised definition of
``Incinerator'' (Env-

A 101.104), submitted by the State on July 23, 2013, effective April
23, 2013, which replaces the definition of ``Incinerator'' currently in
the New Hampshire SIP (numbered Env-A 101.59). We are also approving a
revised definition of ``Wood Waste Burner'' (Env-A 101.219), submitted
by the State on October 26, 2016, effective January 14, 2005, which
replaces the definition of ``Wood Waste Burner'' currently in the New
Hampshire SIP (numbered Env-A 101.95). Thus, the SIP at Env-A 101.59
and at Env-A 101.95 will read ``[reserved].''
    New Hampshire organizes Env-A 101 (Definitions) alphabetically, and
also assigns a codification number, in sequential order, to each
defined term. Because the State's SIP submissions did not include the
entirety of Env-A 100, and the State has added other definitions to
Env-A 100 over time (not all of which are SIP-approved), our approval
of the two definitions in this action will result in the numbered
codification assigned to the defined terms being out of numerical
sequence in the SIP. However, the two defined terms will still be in
alphabetical order. As noted earlier, the affirmative defense
provision, which NH DES withdrew from its July 23, 2013 SIP submittal,
is not included in this approval action and is contained in state law
only, codified at Env-A 1902.02.
    The EPA is publishing this action without prior proposal because
the Agency views this as a noncontroversial amendment and anticipates
no adverse comments. However, in the proposed rules section of this
Federal Register publication, EPA is publishing a separate document
that will serve as the proposal to approve the SIP revision should
relevant adverse comments be filed. This rule will be effective
November 6, 2017 without further notice unless the Agency receives
relevant adverse comments by October 6, 2017.
    If the EPA receives such comments, then EPA will publish an action
withdrawing the final rule and informing the public that the rule will
not take effect. All public comments received will then be addressed in
a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. The EPA will not
institute a second comment period on the proposed rule. All parties
interested in commenting on the proposed rule should do so at this
time. If no such comments are received, the public is advised that this
rule will be effective on November 6, 2017 and no further action will
be taken on the proposed rule. Please note that if EPA receives adverse
comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that
provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt
as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an
adverse comment.

IV. Incorporation by Reference

    In this rule, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR
51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference the New
Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules stated in section III. The EPA
has made, and will continue to make, these materials generally
available through www.regulations.gov, and/or at the EPA Region 1
Office (please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this preamble for more information).

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and
applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.
Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those
imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review
by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the Clean Air Act; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).

In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation
land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated
that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the
rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose substantial
direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified
by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by November 6, 2017. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for
judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness
of such rule or action. Parties with objections to this direct final
rule are encouraged to file a comment in response to the parallel
notice of proposed rulemaking for this action published in the proposed
rules section of this Federal Register, rather than file an immediate
petition for

judicial review of this direct final rule, so that EPA can withdraw
this direct final rule and address the comment in the proposed
rulemaking. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to
enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: August 9, 2017.
Deborah A. Szaro,
Acting Regional Administrator, EPA New England.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 40 CFR part 52 is
amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

0
1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart EE--New Hampshire

0
2. In Sec.  52.1520(c), the table is amended by adding four entries for
``Env-A 100'' after the entry ``Env-A 100; Organizational Rules:
Definitions''; revising the entry for ``Env-A 1000''; and by adding an
entry for ``Env-A 1900'' in numerical order to read as follows:

Sec.  52.1520  Identification of plan.

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Env-A 100........................  Definition of                  04/29/2003  09/06/2017..........................  Remove Part Env-A 101.59, definition
                                    ``Incinerator''.                          [Insert Federal Register citation]..   of ``Incinerator'' and replace with
                                                                                ``[reserved].''
Env-A 100........................  Definition of ``Wood           04/29/2003  09/06/2017..........................  Remove Part Env-A 101.95, definition
                                    Waste Burner''.                           [Insert Federal Register citation]..   of ``Wood Waste Burner'' and
                                                                                replace with ``[reserved].''
Env-A 100........................  Definition of                  04/23/2013  09/06/2017..........................  Approve Part Env-A 101.104,
                                    ``Incinerator''.                          [Insert Federal Register citation]..   definition of ``Incinerator.''
Env-A 100........................  Definition of ``Wood           01/14/2005  [Insert Federal Register date of      Approve Part Env-A 101.219,
                                    Waste Burner''.                            publication].                         definition of ``Wood Waste
                                                                              [Insert Federal Register citation]..   Burner.''

                                                                      * * * * * * *
Env-A 1000.......................  Control of Open Burning..      05/01/2011  09/06/2017..........................  Approve Part Env-A 1000
                                                                              [Insert Federal Register citation]..   ``Prevention, Abatement and Control
                                                                                of Open Source Air Pollution.''

                                                                      * * * * * * *
Env-A 1900.......................  Emission Standards and         04/23/2013  09/06/2017..........................  Approve Part Env-A 1900
                                    Operating.                                [Insert Federal Register citation]..   ``Incinerators and Wood Waste
                                   Practices for                                                                     Burners.''
                                    Incinerators.

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\1\ In order to determine the EPA effective date for a specific provision listed in this table, consult the Federal Register notice cited in this column
  for the particular provision.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4431-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2019-0001]

California; 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 California (FEMA-4431-DR), dated May 1, 2019,
and related determinations.

DATES: The declaration was issued May 1, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, 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 1, 2019, 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 California resulting from severe winter storms, flooding,
landslides, and mudslides during the period of February 13 to
February 15, 2019, 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 California.
    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 in the
designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State.
Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be
supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total
eligible costs. Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance also will be limited to 75 percent of the total
eligible costs, with the exception of projects that meet the
eligibility criteria for a higher Federal cost-sharing percentage
under the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for
Debris Removal implemented pursuant to section 428 of the Stafford
Act.
    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, Benigno Bern Ruiz, of FEMA is
appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major
disaster.
    The following areas of the State of California have been designated
as adversely affected by this major disaster:

    Calaveras, Colusa, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa,
Riverside, Santa Barbara, Shasta, and Trinity Counties for Public
Assistance.
    All areas within the State of California are eligible 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.

Pete Gaynor,
Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Policy Regarding Runway Closures During the Winter
Season

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Availability of proposed operational criteria,
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SUMMARY: FAA is proposing to amend Advisory Circular 150/5200-30,
Airport Winter Safety and Operations, to establish new operational
criteria for the closure of runways (paragraph 5-5) due to inclement
weather during the winter season. The proposed operational criteria
specify those events associated with winter contaminated runways that
trigger airport operators to implement runway closure procedures. A
subsequent requirement associated with the implementation of such
closures is the timely notification of airport users and the public by
issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). To ensure that the intent of
this safety initiative is attained, the airport's Snow and Ice Control
Plan, required per 14 CFR Part 139, Certification of Airports, should
contain a formal memorandum-of-understanding between the airport
traffic control tower and the airport operator that covers at a minimum
(1) that the airport traffic control tower will transmit timely needed
information to the airport operator, such as, all pilot braking action
reports of ``POOR'' and ``NIL'' and (2) procedures that the airport
traffic control tower will follow upon the airport operator's decision
to close a runway. The draft advisory circular is available for
downloading at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/
resources/draft_advisory_circulars/

DATES: Comments must be received before September 15, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
    E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Mail: Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Airport Safety and
Standards, Airport Engineering Division, AAS-100, Room 621, 800
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George I. Legarreta, Federal Aviation
Administration, Office of Airport Safety and Standards, Airport
Engineering Division, AAS-100, Room 621, 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591. Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The aviation industry and FAA are working
jointly within the Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment Aviation
Rulemaking Committee to define the various conditions associated with
the necessity for a runway closure during the winter season. An
expected outcome of the joint effort is issuance of a Paved Runway
Safety Assessment Matrix for use by airport operators for decision
making. The matrix will associate runway surface conditions, pilot
braking action reports, and other secondary criteria, with the industry
accepted practices of describing runway frictional qualities, namely,
GOOD-MEDIUM-POOR-NIL. The FAA plans to incorporate the committee's
matrix in a future revision to the above referenced advisory circular.

    Issued in Washington, DC on August 14, 2008.
Rick Marinelli,
Manager, Airport Engineering Division, AAS-100.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-82637; File No. SR-NYSEAMER-2018-03]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE American LLC; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Change To Amend Certain
of the Governing Documents of Its Intermediate Parent Companies

February 6, 2018.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act''),\2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that, on January 29, 2018, NYSE American LLC (the ``Exchange'' or
``NYSE American'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I,
II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the self-
regulatory organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to
solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
    \3\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend certain of the governing documents
of its intermediate parent companies Intercontinental Exchange
Holdings, Inc. (``ICE Holdings''), NYSE Holdings LLC (``NYSE
Holdings'') and NYSE Group, Inc. (``NYSE Group'') to make a technical
change updating the registered office and registered agent in the state
of Delaware. The proposed change is available on the Exchange's website
at www.nyse.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, and at the
Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend certain of the governing documents
of its intermediate parent companies ICE Holdings, NYSE Holdings, and
NYSE Group to make a technical change updating the registered office
and registered agent in the state of Delaware.\4\
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    \4\ Intercontinental Exchange Inc., the ultimate parent of the
Exchange, owns 100% of the equity interest in ICE Holdings, which in
turn owns 100% of the equity interest in NYSE Holdings. NYSE
Holdings owns 100% of the equity interest of NYSE Group, which in
turn directly owns 100% of the equity interest of the Exchange and
its national securities exchange affiliates, New York Stock Exchange
LLC (``NYSE''), NYSE Arca, Inc., and NYSE National, Inc. ICE is a
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    ICE Holdings and NYSE Group are corporations and NYSE Holdings is a
limited liability corporation, all organized under the laws of the
State of Delaware. As such, they are required to have and maintain a
registered office and registered agent in Delaware.\5\ The Exchange
proposes to amend certain of their governing documents to change the
registered office and registered agent.
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    \5\ See Del. Code tit 6, Sec.  18-104, and Del. Code tit 8,
Sec. Sec.  131 and 132.
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    More specifically, the Exchange proposes to amend the following
provisions in the listed documents (collectively, the ``Governing
Documents''): \6\
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    \6\ Some of the Governing Documents were recently amended. See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82082 (November 15, 2017), 82 FR
55466 (November 21, 2017) (SR-NYSEAmer-2017-29).
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     Article II (Registered Office) of the Ninth Amended and
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of ICE Holdings;
     Article II, Sections 2.4 (Registered Office) and 2.5
(Registered Agent) of the Ninth Amended and Restated Limited Liability
Company Agreement of NYSE Holdings;
     the Certificate of Formation of NYSE Holdings; \7\
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    \7\ The Certificate of Formation of NYSE Holdings is amended by
filing a ``State of Delaware Certificate of Amendment Changing Only
the Registered Office or Registered Agent of a Limited Liability
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     Article II (Registered Office) of the Sixth Amended and
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of NYSE Group; and
     Article I, Section 1.1 (Registered Office) of the Fourth
Amended and Restated Bylaws of NYSE Group.
    The listed provisions identify The Corporation Trust Company as the

registered agent, and provide that the address of the registered office
in Wilmington, Delaware is Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange
Street. The Exchange proposes to amend such provisions to identify
United Agent Group Inc. as the registered agent, and to provide that
the address of the registered office is 3411 Silverside Road, Tatnall
Building No. 104, Wilmington, County of New Castle, Delaware 19810.
    In addition, conforming changes would be made to the title [sic],
recitals, dates and signature lines, as applicable, of the Governing
Documents.
    The change is a non-substantive technical administrative change.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Exchange Act \8\ in general, and with Section
6(b)(1) \9\ in particular, in that it enables the Exchange to be so
organized as to have the capacity to be able to carry out the purposes
of the Exchange Act and to comply, and to enforce compliance by its
exchange members and persons associated with its exchange members, with
the provisions of the Exchange Act, the rules and regulations
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(1).
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    The proposed rule change is a non-substantive administrative change
that does not impact the governance or ownership of the Exchange. The
Exchange believes that the proposed rule change would enable the
Exchange to continue to be so organized as to have the capacity to
carry out the purposes of the Exchange Act and comply and enforce
compliance with the provisions of the Exchange Act by its members and
persons associated with its members, because ensuring that the
Governing Documents rules identify the registered agent and registered
office in Delaware would contribute to the orderly operation of the
Exchange by adding clarity and transparency to its rules. Similarly,
the proposed conforming changes to the title [sic], recitals, date and
signature line, as applicable, of the Governing Documents would
contribute to the orderly operation of the Exchange by adding clarity
and transparency to its rules.
    For similar reasons, the Exchange also believes that the proposed
rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\10\ in that
it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and
practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster
cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in facilitating
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest.
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    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change would remove
impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and
a national market system by ensuring that market participants can more
easily navigate, understand and comply with its rules. The Exchange
believes that, by ensuring that such rules accurately identify the
registered agent and registered office in Delaware, and by making
conforming changes to the title [sic], recitals, date and signature
line, as applicable, of the Governing Documents, the proposed rule
change would reduce potential investor or market participant confusion.

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

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Exchange Act. The proposed rule
change is not designed to address any competitive issue but rather is
concerned solely with making a technical change updating the registered
office and registered agent of each Intermediate Holding Company.

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

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

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

    The proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \11\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(3) \12\ thereunder in
that the proposed rule change is concerned solely with the
administration of the Exchange.
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    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(3).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may suspend such rule change if it
appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate
in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such
action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under Section
19(b)(2)(B) \13\ of the Act to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be approved or disapproved.
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
File Number SR-NYSEAMER-2018-03 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEAMER-2018-03. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments
received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-NYSEAMER-2018-03, and

should be submitted on or before March 5, 2018.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\14\
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-73388; File No. SR-FICC-2014-801]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Fixed Income Clearing
Corporation; Notice of No Objection to Advance Notice Filing, as
Amended by Amendment No. 1, Concerning the Government Security
Division's Inclusion of GCF Repo[supreg] Positions in Its Intraday
Participant Clearing Fund Requirement Calculation, and Its Hourly
Internal Surveillance Cycles

October 17, 2014.
    On January 10, 2014, The Fixed Income Clearing Corporation
(``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') advance notice SR-FICC-2014-801 (``Advance Notice'')
pursuant to Section 806(e)(1)(A) of the Payment, Clearing, and
Settlement Supervision Act of 2010 (``Payment, Clearing and Settlement
Supervision Act'' or ``Title VIII'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4(n)(1)(i) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\2\ The Advance Notice was
published for comment in the Federal Register on February 10, 2014.\3\
On March 10, 2014, the Commission staff sent FICC a letter, pursuant to
Section 806(e)(1)(D) \4\ and Commission authorization, requesting
additional information regarding this advance notice.\5\ FICC filed an
amendment to the Advance Notice on August 11, 2014, which was published

for comment in the Federal Register on September, 26, 2014.\6\ The
Commission received no comments on the Advance Notice. This publication
serves as a notice of no objection to the changes proposed in the
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    \1\ 12 U.S.C. 5465(e)(1)(A). The Financial Stability Oversight
Council designated FICC a systemically important financial market
utility on July 18, 2012. See Financial Stability Oversight Council
2012 Annual Report, Appendix A, http://www.treasury.gov/initiatives/fsoc/Documents/2012%20Annual%20Report.pdf. Therefore, FICC is
required to comply with Title VIII of the Payment, Clearing and
Settlement Supervision Act.
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(n)(1)(i).
    \3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 71469 (Feb. 4, 2014), 79
FR 7722 (Feb. 10, 2014) (SR-FICC-2014-801).
    \4\ 12 U.S.C. 5465(e)(1)(D).
    \5\ The Commission received a response to this request for
additional information August 19, 2014, at which time a 60 day
review period for the Advance Notice began pursuant to Section
806(e)(1)(G). 12 U.S.C. 5465(e)(1)(G).
    \6\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 73187 (September 23), 79
FR 58007 (September 26, 2014) (SR-FICC-2014-801).
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I. Description of the Advance Notice

    The Advance Notice concerns a proposal by FICC's Government
Securities Division (``GSD'') to include GCF Repo[supreg] \7\ positions
in its intraday (i.e., noon) participant Clearing Fund requirement
calculation (``CFR''), and its hourly internal surveillance cycles.
FICC intends for this enhancement to align GSD's risk management
calculations and monitoring with the changes that have been implemented
to the tri-party infrastructure by the Tri-Party Repo Infrastructure
Reform Task Force (``Task Force'') \8\ specifically, with respect to
locking up of GCF Repo[supreg] collateral until 3:30 p.m. (ET) rather
than 7:30 a.m. (ET). The Advance Notice also provides FICC the ability
to account for an altered intraday risk profile of members as a result
of a member's substitution of cash for securities that were used as
collateral for a GCF Repo[supreg] position the prior day (``Cash
Substitution'') or a clearing bank unwind of the cash lending side of
the transaction for an inter-bank GCF Repo[supreg] transaction at 7:30
a.m. (ET) (``Early Unwind'') by implementing an Early Unwind Intraday
Charge (``EUIC'') where appropriate.
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    \7\ The GCF Repo[supreg] service enables dealers to trade
general collateral repos, based on rate, term, and underlying
product, throughout the day without requiring intra-day, trade-for-
trade settlement on a Deliver-versus-Payment (``DVP'') basis. The
service fosters a highly liquid market for securities financing.
    \8\ The Task Force was formed in September 2009 under the
auspices of the Payments Risk Committee, a private-sector body
sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The Task Force's
goal is to enhance the repo market's ability to navigate stressed
market conditions by implementing changes that help better safeguard
the market. FICC has worked in close collaboration with the Task
Force on its reform initiatives.
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(i) Historical Background

    Prior to the changes implemented by the Task Force, the underlying
collateral pertaining to the GCF Repo[supreg] positions was locked up
each afternoon (approximately 4:30 p.m. (ET)) and unwound at the
beginning of the next business day (approximately 7:30 a.m. (ET)).
Thus, the GCF Repo[supreg] positions were included in the end of day
(``EOD'') CFR calculations but not included in FICC's noon intraday CFR
calculations. Because the GCF Repo[supreg] positions were not included
in FICC's noon intraday CFR calculation, the noon calculation could
result in an under-margined condition relative to the same EOD \9\ CFR.
Thus, FICC imposed a ``higher-of'' standard on GCF Repo[supreg]
participants, whereby their noon intraday CFR was the higher of the
actual noon intraday CFR calculation or its prior EOD CFR
calculation.\10\
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    \9\ As used herein ``prior EOD'' refers to the end of day cycle
immediately preceding the current noon intraday cycle and ``same
EOD'' refers to the cycle immediately subsequent to the current noon
intraday cycle.
    \10\ For example, in the extreme case where a participant's
portfolio was comprised entirely of GCF Repo[supreg] positions, at
each EOD margining cycle FICC could calculate a substantial margin
requirement which had to be met by 9:30 a.m. (ET) the next morning.
But at each intraday margining cycle, FICC would calculate a
negligible margin requirement (because GCF Repo[supreg] positions
were not included at intraday). This would allow the participant to
withdraw substantially all its margin collateral before the same
EOD. In this case, if the participant defaulted overnight, FICC
would hold almost no margin collateral from the participant while
having the exposure of liquidating losses on a substantial GCF
Repo[supreg] portfolio. To prevent this potential under-margin
condition, FICC imposed the ``higher of'' standard.
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    With the advent of the Task Force's reform, which resulted in
moving the unwind from 7:30 a.m. (ET) to 3:30 p.m. (ET), details on the
underlying collateral pertaining to GCF Repo[supreg] positions are now
received from the clearing banks on an hourly basis and can be
incorporated into the noon intraday CFR calculation. Substitutions of
underlying collateral are now permitted between 8:30 a.m. (ET) and 3:30
p.m. (ET).\11\
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    \11\ A key aspect of the GCF Repo[supreg] service is to give the
repo side (cash borrower) the ability to retrieve its securities
during the business day and deliver those securities to meet a
delivery obligation. As a result, GCF Repo[supreg] was unwound in
the morning. With the Tri-Party Reform's change in the unwind from
7:30 a.m. (ET) to 3:30 p.m. (ET), participants now have access to
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(ii) Proposed Change

    Because GCF Repo[supreg] collateral remains locked-up until 3:30
p.m. (ET), FICC proposed incorporating the underlying collateral
pertaining to GCF Repo[supreg] positions in its noon intraday
participant CFR calculation, and its hourly internal surveillance
cycles.\12\ This enhancement is intended to align FICC's risk
management calculations and monitoring with the changes that have been
implemented to the tri-party infrastructure by the Task Force.
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    \12\ In the ordinary course of business, the ``higher of''
standard will not apply. However, this standard will remain
available in the event that one or both clearing banks do not
provide intraday underlying collateral pertaining to the GCF
Repo[supreg] position data because such clearing bank, as
applicable, is unable to provide the data.
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    In certain instances, Cash Substitutions, for repo and reverse repo
positions and the Early Unwind of interbank allocations for reverse
repo positions, could result in higher cash balances in the underlying
collateral pertaining to GCF Repo[supreg] positions at noon intraday
than the same EOD, and could present a potential under-margin condition
because cash collateral is not margined but the cash likely will be
replaced by securities in the next GCF Repo[supreg] allocation of
collateral. The under-margin condition will exist overnight because the
VaR on the GCF Repo[supreg] collateral in the same EOD cycle will not
be calculated until after Fedwire is closed, thus precluding members
from satisfying margin deficits until the morning of the next business
day.
    As a result, FICC amended its proposal \13\ to include the EUIC to
account for the altered intraday risk profile created by Cash
Substitutions and Early Unwinds.\14\ In order to determine whether an
EUIC should be applied, FICC will take the following steps:
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    \13\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 73187 (September
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    \14\ If a member is assessed an EUIC that is deemed unnecessary,
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    1. At noon, FICC will compare the prior EOD VaR component of the
CFR calculation with the current day's noon intraday VaR component of
the CFR calculation.
    2. If the current day's noon intraday VaR calculation is equal to
or higher than the prior EOD's VaR calculation then GSD will not apply
an EUIC. If however, the current day's noon calculation is lower, then
FICC will proceed to the step 3 below.
    3. FICC will review the GCF Repo[supreg] participant's DVP and GCF
Repo[supreg] portfolio to determine whether the reduction in the noon
calculation may be attributable to the GCF Repo[supreg] participant's
intraday cash substitutions or early unwind of interbank allocations.
If so, then FICC will apply the EUIC.
    4. At the participant level, the EUIC \15\ will be the lesser of
(i) the net VaR decrease that may be deemed to be attributable to
either Cash Substitutions

and/or Early Unwinds of interbank allocations or (ii) the prior EOD VaR
minus the noon intraday VaR.\16\
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    \15\ The EUIC will be included in the noon intraday participant
CFR, but not the same EOD CFR. This is because the risk associated
with cash lockups exists at intraday, that is, at any time before at
EOD. At EOD in the normal course of business, GCF Repo[supreg]
positions consist of 100% eligible non-cash securities. GCF
Repo[supreg] is used for overnight financing of securities
inventory. Absent extraordinary circumstances, participants do not
use cash to collateralized overnight cash loans. Cash Substitutions
occur at intraday as participants substitute in cash to withdraw
securities they need for intraday deliveries.
    \16\ In the event that cash substitutions or early unwind of
interbank allocations impacts the CFR, the prior end of day CFR is
used as a proxy for the same end of day CFR for the portion of the
portfolio that is impacted by such cash substitutions or early
unwind of interbank allocations. The EUIC is designed to prevent the
impact of cash substitutions and early unwind of interbank
allocations from unduly reducing noon intraday CFR relative to the
prior EOD CFR calculation, thus the EUIC will not increase the noon
intraday CFR above the prior EOD CFR calculation. (But the noon
intraday CFR calculation exclusive of EUIC could be higher than the
prior EOD CFR calculation.)
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The EUIC for Cash Substitutions will apply to both the repo side (cash
borrower) and the reverse repo side (cash lender) of the transaction
and the EUIC for the Early Unwinds of interbank allocations will apply
to the reverse repo side only. The EUIC applies to the reverse repo
side because although that side does not initiate the Cash Substitution
or the Early Unwind of interbank allocations, these events change the
reverse repo participants' risk profile and as a result, their noon
intraday CFR could be unduly reduced. The EUIC for the Early Unwind of
interbank allocations will only apply to the reverse repo side (cash
lender) since it is only the reverse side whose lockup is unwound
early. The securities subject to the Early unwind are not returned to
the repo side (cash borrower) in connection with the early unwind of
interbank allocations. The Early Unwind of interbank allocations is
performed on the reverse repo side to ensure that the underlying
collateral is available to the repo side at its settlement bank. Cash
is returned to the reverse repo side and thus unwound early. There is
no automatic unwind (return of securities) to the repo side. If the
repo side needs its securities before the 3:30 p.m. (ET) scheduled
unwind, it may perform a securities-for-securities substitution or a
cash-for-securities substitution (in which case it may be subject to
the EUIC).

II. Discussion and Commission Findings

    Although the Payment, Clearing and Settlement Supervision Act does
not specify a standard of review for an advance notice, the Commission
believes its stated purpose is instructive.\17\ The stated purpose is
to mitigate systemic risk in the financial system and promote financial
stability by, among other things, promoting uniform risk management
standards for systemically-important financial market utilities
(``FMU'') and strengthening the liquidity of systemically important
FMUs.\18\
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    \17\ See 12 U.S.C. 5461(b).
    \18\ Id.
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    Section 805(a)(2) of the Payment, Clearing, and Settlement
Supervision Act \19\ authorizes the Commission to prescribe risk
management standards for the payment, clearing, and settlement
activities of designated clearing entities and financial institutions
engaged in designated activities for which it is the supervisory agency
or the appropriate financial regulator. Section 805(b) of the Payment,
Clearing, and Settlement Supervision Act \20\ states that the
objectives and principles for the risk management standards prescribed
under Section 805(a) shall be to:
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    \19\ 12 U.S.C. 5464(a)(2).
    \20\ 12 U.S.C. 5464(b).
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     Promote robust risk management;
     promote safety and soundness;
     reduce systemic risks; and
     support the stability of the broader financial system.
    The Commission has adopted risk management standards under Section
805(a)(2) of the Payment, Clearing and Settlement Supervision Act \21\
(``Clearing Agency Standards'').\22\ The Clearing Agency Standards
became effective on January 2, 2013 and require registered clearing
agencies that perform central counterparty (``CCP'') services to
establish, implement, maintain, and enforce written policies and
procedures that are reasonably designed to meet certain minimum
requirements for their operations and risk management practices on an
ongoing basis.\23\ As such, it is appropriate for the Commission to
review advance notices against these Clearing Agency Standards and the
objectives and principles of these risk management standards as
described in Section 805(b) of the Payment, Clearing and Settlement
Supervision Act.\24\
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    \21\ 12 U.S.C. 5464(a)(2).
    \22\ Rule 17Ad-22, 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22. Exchange Act Release No.
68080 (October 22, 2012), 77 FR 66220 (November 2, 2012) (S7-08-11).
    \23\ The Clearing Agency Standards are substantially similar to
the risk management standards established by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System (``Federal Reserve'') governing the
operations of designated DFMUs that are not clearing entities and
financial institutions engaged in designated activities for which
the Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is the
Supervisory Agency. See Financial Market Utilities, 77 FR 45907
(August 2, 2012).
    \24\ 12 U.S.C. 5464(b).
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    Because it was based on the previous pre-reform unwinding process
described above, FICC's intraday risk calculation does not currently
capture the GCF Repo[supreg] positions on an intraday basis. The change
to incorporate the underlying collateral pertaining to the GCF
Repo[supreg] positions in its noon intraday participant CFR
calculation, and its hourly internal surveillance cycles, should
improve FICC's risk management by providing a more accurate and timely
view of member positions and their corresponding exposures and may help
ensure that FICC collects sufficient clearing fund deposits to
safeguard itself in the event of a member default. Further,
incorporating GCF Repo[supreg] positions into intraday participant CFR
calculations and hourly surveillance cycles may better reflect the
actual risk in its members' portfolios. Moreover, the inclusion of the
EUIC may allow FICC to use more accurate position information in its
margin calculations and mitigate the effects of Cash Substitutions and
Early Unwinds that occur during the intraday period.
    The Commission believes that including GCF Repo[supreg] positions
in FICC's intraday participant clearing fund calculations and hourly
internal surveillance meets the objectives and principles for the risk
management standards prescribed under Section 805(a). The inclusion of
GCF[supreg] Repo positions may provide FICC with a more accurate view
of members' intraday exposures and more accurate risk profiles.
Additionally, the EUIC allows FICC to account for risks posed by
intraday VaR fluctuations that are caused by Cash Substitutions and
Early Unwinds and may allow FICC to better manage intraday risk. Thus,
the proposal promotes robust risk management and safety and soundness
of FICC's risk management systems, reduces systemic risk, and supports
the stability of the broader financial system.\25\
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    \25\ 12 U.S.C. 5464(b).
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    The proposed change is also consistent with Rule 17Ad-22 \26\ of
the Clearing Agency Standards which establishes the minimum
requirements regarding how registered clearing agencies must maintain
effective risk management procedures and controls. Specifically, Rule
17Ad-22(b)(1) requires a clearing agency that performs CCP services to
establish, implement, maintain and enforce written policies reasonably
designed to measure its credit exposures at least daily and to limit
exposures to potential losses from defaults by participants under
normal market conditions so that the operations of the clearing agency
should not be disrupt and non-defaulting participants would not be
exposed to losses that they cannot anticipate or control.\27\ Rule

17Ad-22(b)(2) requires FICC to establish, implement, maintain and
enforce written policies and procedures reasonably designed to use
margin requirements to limit its credit exposures to participants under
normal market conditions and use risk-based models and parameters to
set margin requirements.\28\ To these ends, the change may provide FICC
with a more accurate measurement of daily credit exposure using a risk-
based model and is designed to address exposures that may occur from
intraday activity. In sum, FICC's more accurate and timely calculations
around and monitoring of GCF Repo[supreg] activity may better enable
FICC to respond in the event that a member defaults.
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    \26\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22.
    \27\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22(b)(1).
    \28\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22(b)(2).
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III. Conclusion

    It is therefore noticed, pursuant to Section 806(e)(1)(I) of the
Payment, Clearing and Settlement Supervision Act,\29\ that the
Commission does not object to advance notice proposal (SR-FICC2014-801)
and that FICC is authorized to implement the proposal as of the date of
this notice or the date of an order by the Commission approving a
proposed rule change that reflects rule changes that are consistent
with this advance notice proposal (SR-FICC-2014-01), whichever is
later.
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    \29\ 12 U.S.C. 5465(e)(1)(I).

    By the Commission.
Kevin O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9646-9]

Clean Water Act; Availability of List Decisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Availability and Request for Public Comment.

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SUMMARY: This action announces the availability of the Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed decision identifying water quality
limited segments and associated pollutants in Oregon to be listed
pursuant to section 303(d)(2) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). EPA is
proposing to add 1004 water quality limited segments to Oregon's 2010
Section 303(d) list. EPA solicits public comment on these proposed
listings. The proposed listings, together with additional information
concerning the proposed listings, are available for review on EPA's Web
site.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 16, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Comments: Comments on the proposed listing action must be
sent electronically or by mail to Jill Gable, 303(d) Listing Program,
Office of Water and Watersheds; USEPA Region 10; 1200 6th Ave. Suite
900, OWW-134; Seattle, WA 98101; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, facsimile
(206) 553-0165, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Oral comments will not be
considered.
    Availability for Review: Copies of the proposed decision concerning
Oregon's 303(d) list which explain the rationale for EPA's proposed
decision can be obtained at EPA Region 10's Web site at: www.epa.gov/region10/notices/oregon303d.html, or by writing or calling Ms. Gable at
the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jill Gable at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA)
(hereinafter referred to as ``Section 303(d)'') requires states to
identify those waters within their jurisdiction for which effluent
limitations are not stringent enough to implement applicable water
quality standards, to establish a priority ranking for such waters, and
to submit a listing of such waters to EPA (hereinafter referred to as a
``303(d) list'').
    EPA's Water Quality Planning and Management regulations include
requirements for implementation of section 303(d), at 40 CFR 130.7. 40
CFR 130.7(d) requires states to identify water quality limited waters
still requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) every two years. The
list of waters still needing TMDLs must also include priority rankings
and must identify the waters targeted for TMDL development during the
next two years. See 40 CFR 130.7(d).
    Section 303(d)(2) also requires that EPA approve or disapprove
lists submitted by States. If EPA disapproves a list, EPA must identify
waters in the state that do not meet water quality standards. After EPA
has identified waters not attaining water quality standards, EPA must
issue a public notice seeking comments on the list. See 40 CFR
130.7(d)(2).
    On May 24, 2011, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
(``ODEQ'') submitted Oregon's 2010 Section 303(d) list of water quality
limited segments (``WQLSs'') (``Oregon's 2010 303(d) list''), to EPA,
as part of the Integrated Report submitted by the state to meet the
requirements of sections 303(d), 305(b), and 314 of the CWA. On March
15, 2012, EPA sent a letter to ODEQ, in which EPA approved ODEQ's
inclusion of 970 water quality limited segments to Oregon's 303(d) list
and ODEQ's removal of 927 water quality limited segments from Oregon's
303(d) list.
    In the March 15, 2012 letter to ODEQ, EPA also disapproved Oregon's
decisions not to list 1004 water quality limited segments as impaired,
including 321 water quality limited segments that Oregon identified as
impaired but failed to list on the Section 303(d) list. EPA has
identified these additional water quality limited segment for inclusion
on the State's 2010 Section 303(d) list. These water quality limited
segments and associated pollutants as proposed by EPA are identified in
Enclosure 3 of the decision document available at the following Web
site link: www.epa.gov/region10/notices/oregon303d.html.
    EPA is providing the public the opportunity to review its proposed
decision to list 1004 water quality limited segments to Oregon's 2010
Section 303(d) list. EPA will consider and respond to public comments
in reaching its final decision on the addition of the referenced water
bodies and pollutants identified for inclusion on Oregon's 2010 303(d)
list.

    Dated: March 2, 2012.
Michael A. Bussell,
Director, Water Division, EPA Region X.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request
the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) revision of a current
information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day
comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of
information was published on April 13, 2010, vol. 75, no. 70, page
18940. Enplanement data collected from air taxi and commercial
operators are required for the calculation of air carrier airport
sponsor apportionments as specified by the Airport Improvement Program
(AIP), and 49 U.S.C. part A, Air Commerce Safety, and part B, Airport
Development and Noise.

DATES: Please submit comments by July 26, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla Scott at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

    Title: Air Taxi and Commercial Operator Airport Activity Survey.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0067.
    Forms(s): Form 1800-31.
    Affected Public: An estimated 300 Respondents.
    Frequency: This information is collected on occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 1.5 hours per
response.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 450 hours annually.
    Abstract: Enplanement data collected from air taxi and commercial
operators are required for the calculation of air carrier airport
sponsor apportionments as specified by the Airport Improvement Program
(AIP), and 49 U.S.C. part A, Air Commerce Safety, and part B, Airport
Development and Noise.

Addresses: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be
addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of
Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to oira_
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>, or mailed to the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington,
DC 20503.
    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 June 21, 2010.
Carla Scott,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business
Services Division, AES-200.
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