[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 202 (Friday, October 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72520-72521]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23172]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-3597-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2023-0001]

South Carolina; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for
the State of South Carolina (FEMA-3597-DR), dated August 31, 2023, and
related determinations.

DATES: This amendment was issued September 22, 2023.

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 the incident
period for this emergency is closed effective September 3, 2023.

    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.

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 14 (Tuesday, January 22, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4502-4505]
[FR Doc No: 2013-01114]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-68659; File No. SR-BATS-2013-002]

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

January 15, 2013.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the

``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on January 7, 2013, BATS Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``BATS'')
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the
proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which
Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated
the proposed rule change as one establishing or changing a member due,
fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange under Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\
which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the
Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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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 the fee schedule applicable to
Members \5\ and non-members of the Exchange pursuant to BATS Rules
15.1(a) and (c). Changes to the fee schedule pursuant to this proposal
are effective upon filing.
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    \5\ A Member is any registered broker or dealer that has been
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    The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange's
Web site at http://www.batstrading.com, at the principal office of the
Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to adopt pricing for orders routed by the
Exchange to a new options market, the MIAX Options Exchange (``MIAX''),
and to modify pricing for orders routed by the Exchange to NASDAQ OMX
PHLX LLC (``PHLX'') and NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. (``BX Options''), as
further described below.
    The Exchange currently charges certain flat rates for routing to
other options exchanges that have been placed into groups based on the
approximate cost of routing to such venues. The grouping of away
options exchanges is based on the cost of transaction fees assessed by
each venue as well as costs to the Exchange for routing (i.e., clearing
fees, connectivity and other infrastructure costs, membership fees,
etc.) (collectively, ``Routing Costs'').
    Based on applicable Routing Costs, the Exchange currently charges
$0.11 per contract for Customer orders executed at NYSE MKT LLC
(``AMEX''), BOX Options Exchange LLC (``BOX''), Chicago Board Options
Exchange, Inc. (``CBOE''), BX Options, International Securities
Exchange, LLC (``ISE'') (Classic issues), and PHLX (Classic issues).
The Exchange currently charges $0.57 per contract for Professional,
Firm, and Market Maker orders executed at AMEX, BOX, CBOE, BX Options,
ISE (Classic issues), and PHLX (Classic issues).
    Based on fees at MIAX, the Exchange believes that MIAX would be
appropriately grouped with the Exchanges listed above, as MIAX now has
fees that are approximately the same as these markets. Accordingly, the
Exchange proposes to charge $0.11 per contract for Customer orders
executed at MIAX and $0.57 per contract for Professional, Firm, and
Market Maker orders executed at MIAX.
    As noted above, the Exchange currently charges $0.11 per contract
for Customer orders and $0.57 per contract for Professional, Firm, and
Market Maker orders executed at BX Options. Based on changes to pricing
at BX Options that differentiates between options classes subject to
the penny pilot program (``Penny Pilot Securities'') and those that are
not (``Non-Penny Pilot Securities''), the Exchange proposes to add
additional pricing for executions of Non-Penny Pilot Securities
resulting from orders routed to BX Options. The Exchange will maintain
the current pricing structure for Penny Pilot Securities. The Exchange
proposes to provide executions of Customer orders in Non-Penny Pilot
Securities without imposing a fee and to charge $0.95 per contract for
Professional, Firm and Market Maker orders.
    As noted above, the Exchange currently charges $0.11 per contract
for Customer orders executed at PHLX in Classic issues and $0.52 per
contract for Customer orders executed at PHLX in Make/Take issues.\6\
The differentiation between Classic and Make/Take issues was based on
divergent pricing at PHLX for Customer orders between such types of
options. Specifically, PHLX has previously charged increased rates to
remove liquidity in specified symbols identified by the Exchange as
Make/Take issues (identified as ``Select Symbols'' at PHLX). With
changes to Select Symbol pricing that became effective on January 2,
2013, PHLX no longer assesses a higher fee for executions of Customer
orders in Select Symbols. Accordingly, the Exchange believes that the
pricing applicable to Make/Take issues at PHLX is no longer necessary,
and that all Customer executions resulting from orders routed to PHLX
should be charged $0.11 per contract. Despite identical fees, the
Exchange is maintaining separate references to Make/Take and Classic
pricing for orders routed to and executed [sic] PHLX because it
believes that participants that are accustomed to this distinction will
be less confused if it continues to separately list each category.
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    \6\ As defined on the fee schedule, Make/Take pricing refers to
executions at the identified exchange under which ``Post Liquidity''
or ``Maker'' rebates (``Make'') are credited by that exchange and
``Take Liquidity'' or ``Taker'' fees (``Take'') are charged by that
exchange. ``Classic'' issues includes all executions not subject to
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder that are applicable to a national securities exchange, and,
in particular, with the requirements of Section 6 of the Act.\7\
Specifically, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is
consistent with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,\8\ in that it provides for
the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges
among members and other persons using any facility or system which the
Exchange operates or controls. The Exchange notes that it operates in a
highly competitive market in which market participants can readily
direct order flow to competing venues or providers of routing services
if they deem fee levels to be excessive.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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    As explained above, the Exchange generally attempts to approximate
the

cost of routing to other options exchanges, including other applicable
costs to the Exchange for routing. The Exchange believes that a pricing
model based on approximate Routing Costs is a reasonable, fair and
equitable approach to pricing. Specifically, the Exchange believes that
its proposal to adopt routing fees to MIAX and modify fees to PHLX and
BX Options is fair, equitable and reasonable because the fees are
generally an approximation of the cost to the Exchange for routing
orders to such exchanges. The Exchange believes that its flat fee
structure for orders routed to various venues is a fair and equitable
approach to pricing, as it provides certainty with respect to execution
fees at groups of away options exchanges. Under its flat fee structure,
taking all costs to the Exchange into account, the Exchange may operate
at a slight gain or a slight loss for orders routed to and executed at
MIAX, PHLX and BX Options. As a general matter, the Exchange believes
that the proposed fees will allow it to recoup and cover its costs of
providing routing services to such exchanges. The Exchange also
believes that the proposed fee structure for orders routed to and
executed at these away options exchanges is fair and equitable and not
unreasonably discriminatory in that it applies equally to all Members.
    The Exchange notes that under its new pricing model, BX Options
will provide rebates for Customer orders in Non-Penny Pilot Securities
that the Exchange is not proposing to pass on to the entering Member;
instead, the Exchange proposes to provide such executions free of
charge. The Exchange specifically believes that its pricing structure
for Customer orders in Non-Penny Pilot Securities routed to BX Options
is reasonable because, although not an approximation of the cost of
routing per se, Customer orders will still receive executions free of
charge, whereas all other routed orders are charged a fee that includes
applicable Routing Costs. The Exchange believes that pricing for
Customer orders in Non-Penny Pilot Securities is fair and equitable and
non-discriminatory because it will apply equally to all Members, and
because Members can and will likely route directly to BX Options to the
extent they are specifically seeking the rebate provided for such
orders. The Exchange reiterates that it operates in a highly
competitive market in which market participants can readily direct
order flow to competing venues if they deem fee levels to be excessive
or providers of routing services if they deem fee levels to be
excessive. Finally, the Exchange notes that it constantly evaluates its
routing fees, including profit and loss attributable to routing, as
applicable, in connection with the operation of a flat fee routing
service, and would consider future adjustments to the proposed pricing
structure to the extent it was recouping a significant profit from
routing to another options exchange.

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

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The proposed changes will
assist the Exchange in recouping costs for routing orders to other
options exchanges on behalf of its participants. The Exchange also
notes that Members may choose to mark their orders as ineligible for
routing to avoid incurring routing fees.\9\ As stated above, the
Exchange notes that it operates in a highly competitive market in which
market participants can readily direct order flow to competing venues
if they deem fee levels to be excessive or providers of routing
services if they deem fee levels to be excessive.
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    \9\ See BATS Rule 21.1(d)(8) (describing ``BATS Only'' orders
for BATS Options) and BATS Rule 21.9(a)(1) (describing the BATS
Options routing process, which requires orders to be designated as
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C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    No written comments were solicited or received.

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

    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \10\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(2) thereunder,\11\ the Exchange has designated this proposal as
establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge applicable to the
Exchange's Members and non-members, which renders the proposed rule
change effective upon filing.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-BATS-2013-002 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BATS-2013-002. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of 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; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-BATS-2013-002 and should be
submitted on or before February 12, 2013.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Notices]
[Pages 26374-26375]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Investment Company Act Release No. 34893; File No. 812-15364]

Silver Point Specialty Lending Fund, et al.

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'').

ACTION: Notice.

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    Notice of application for an order (``Order'') under sections 17(d)
and 57(i) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the ``Act'') and rule
17d-1 under the Act to permit certain joint transactions otherwise
prohibited by sections 17(d) and 57(a)(4) of the Act and rule 17d-1
under the Act.

Summary of Application:  Applicants request an order to amend a
previous order granted by the Commission that permits certain business
development companies (``BDCs'') and closed-end management investment
companies to co-invest in portfolio companies with each other and with
certain affiliated investment entities.

Applicants:  SILVER POINT SPECIALTY LENDING FUND; SILVER POINT
SPECIALTY CREDIT FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC; SILVER POINT CAPITAL FUND, L.P.;
SILVER POINT CAPITAL OFFSHORE FUND, LTD.; SILVER POINT CAPITAL OFFSHORE
MASTER FUND, L.P.; SILVER POINT CAPITAL, L.P.; SILVER POINT DISTRESSED
OPPORTUNITIES FUND, L.P.; SILVER POINT DISTRESSED OPPORTUNITIES
OFFSHORE MASTER FUND, L.P.; SILVER POINT DISTRESSED OPPORTUNITIES
OFFSHORE FUND, L.P.; SILVER POINT DISTRESSED OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTIONAL
PARTNERS (OFFSHORE), L.P.; SILVER POINT DISTRESSED OPPORTUNITY
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS, L.P.; SILVER POINT DISTRESSED OPPORTUNITY
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS MASTER FUND (OFFSHORE), L.P.; SILVER POINT
DISTRESSED OPPORTUNITIES MANAGEMENT, LLC; SILVER POINT DISTRESSED
OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS II (OFFSHORE), L.P.; SILVER POINT
DISTRESSED OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS II, L.P.; SP DISTRESSED
OPPORTUNITY IP II INTERMEDIATE, L.P.; SILVER POINT DISTRESSED
OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS II MASTER FUND (OFFSHORE), L.P.;
SILVER POINT DISTRESSED OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS II MASTER
FUND, L.P.; SILVER POINT DISTRESSED OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
II MANAGEMENT, LLC; SILVER POINT SELECT OPPORTUNITIES FUND A, L.P.;
SILVER POINT SPECIALTY CREDIT FUND II, L.P.; SILVER POINT SPECIALTY
CREDIT FUND II (OFFSHORE), L.P.; SILVER POINT SPECIALTY CREDIT FUND II
(OFFSHORE) B, L.P.; SILVER POINT SPECIALTY CREDIT FUND II (OFFSHORE) C,
L.P.; SILVER POINT SPECIALTY CREDIT FUND II MINI-MASTER FUND
(OFFSHORE), L.P.; SILVER POINT SPECIALTY CREDIT FUND II MINI-MASTER
FUND, L.P.; SILVER POINT SPECIALTY CREDIT FUND II MANAGEMENT, LLC;
SILVER POINT SPECIALTY CREDIT SILVER STAR FUND, L.P.; SILVER POINT
SPECIALTY CREDIT SILVER STAR FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC; SILVER POINT LOAN
FUNDING, LLC; SILVER POINT LOAN FUNDING MANAGEMENT, LLC; SILVER POINT
SPECIALTY CREDIT FUND III (OFFSHORE), L.P.; SILVER POINT SPECIALTY
CREDIT FUND III MANAGEMENT, LLC; SILVER POINT SPECIALTY CREDIT FUND
III, L.P.; SILVER POINT SPECIALTY CREDIT III MASTER FUND (OFFSHORE),
L.P.; SILVER POINT SPECIALTY CREDIT III MASTER FUND, L.P.; SILVER POINT
RR MANAGER, L.P.; SILVER POINT CLO 1, LTD.; SILVER POINT CLO 2, LTD.

Filing Dates:  The application was filed on July 1, 2022, and amended
on October 25, 2022 and March 10, 2023.

Hearing or Notification of Hearing:  An order granting the requested
relief will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing.
Interested persons may request a hearing on any application by emailing
the SEC's Secretary at [email protected] and serving the
Applicants with a copy of the request by email, if an email address is
listed for the relevant Applicant below, or personally or by mail, if a
physical address is listed for the relevant Applicant below. Hearing
requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on May 19,
2023, and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in
the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service.
Pursuant to rule 0-5 under the Act, hearing requests should state the
nature of the writer's interest, any facts bearing upon the
desirability of a hearing on the matter, the reason for the request,
and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing
may request notification by emailing the Commission's Secretary at
[email protected].

ADDRESSES: The Commission: [email protected]. Applicants:
Michael Hoffman, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, at
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer O. Palmer, Senior Counsel, or
Terri G. Jordan, Branch Chief, at<PHONE_NUMBER> (Division of
Investment Management, Chief Counsel's Office).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For Applicants' representations, legal
analysis, and conditions, please refer to Applicants' second amended
and restated application, dated March 10, 2023, which may be obtained
via the Commission's website by searching for the file number at the
top of this document, or for an Applicant using the Company name search
field, on the SEC's EDGAR system. The SEC's EDGAR system may be
searched at http://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/legacy/companysearch.html. You may also call the SEC's Public Reference Room
at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management,
under delegated authority.

    Dated: April 24, 2023.
Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Notices]
[Pages 19128-19129]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2010-0033]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of the
Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Assignment of a Control Number
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice; announcement of OMB approval of information collection
requirements.

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SUMMARY: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is
announcing that OMB approved the information collection requirements

contained in the Baseline Safety and Health Practices Survey under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This document announces the OMB
approval number and expiration date.

DATES: The collections of information contained in the Baseline Safety
and Health Practices become effective on April 6, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Owen or Theda Kenney, Directorate
of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N3609,
200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202)
693-2222.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of August 12, 2010
(75 FR 48992), the Agency announced its request to OMB for approval of
the collections of information contained in the OSHA Baseline Safety
and Health Practices Survey. This survey will collect information about
the safety and health practices of private sector establishments in
agriculture (with 10 or more workers) and nonagriculture industries, as
well as public sector establishments in those states with OSHA-approved
safety and health programs (State Plan States).
    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501-3520), OMB approved the collections of information contained in
the Baseline Safety Practices Survey, and assigned these collections of
information OMB control number 1218-0263. This approval expires on
March 31, 2014. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320.5(b), an Agency may not
conduct or sponsor, and a person need not respond to, a collection of
information unless the collection displays a valid OMB control number.

Authority and Signature

    David Michaels, PhD, MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this
notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and the Secretary of Labor's Order No. 4-
2010 (75 FR 55355).

    Signed at Washington, DC, on March 31, 2011.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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[Notices]
[Pages 29550-29551]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1158; FRL-9962-43-OAR]

Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request;
Alternative Affirmative Defense Requirements for Ultra-low Sulfur
Diesel

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to
submit an information collection request (ICR), ``Alternative
Affirmative Defense Requirements for Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel'' (EPA ICR
No.2364.05, OMB Control No. 2060-0639 to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments
on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described
below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently
approved through May 31, 2017. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and
a person is not required to respond to a collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 28, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2007-1158, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), or
by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail
Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Geanetta Heard, Fuels Compliance
Center, 6406J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:
202-565-2085; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the
public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The telephone
number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting
comments and information to enable it to: (i) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of
the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of

information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (iv) minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. EPA
will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate.
The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and
approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice
to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to
submit additional comments to OMB.
    Abstract: With this ICR renewal, EPA is seeking permission to
continue recordkeeping and reporting requirements under the ultra-low
sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel regulations. Where a violation of the 15 ppm
sulfur standard is identified at a retail outlet, the retailer
responsible for dispensing the noncompliant fuel is deemed liable, as
well as the refiner(s), importer(s) and distributor(s) of such fuel.
The highway diesel regulations further provide, however, that any
person deemed liable can rebut this presumption by establishing an
affirmative defense that includes, among other things, showing that it
conducted a quality assurance sampling and testing program as
prescribed by the regulations. This ICR covers burdens and costs
associated with provisions that allow refiners and importers of ULSD an
alternative means of meeting the affirmative defense requirements in
the diesel sulfur regulations by participating in a nationwide diesel
fuel sampling and testing program. The reporting burden covered by this
ICR renewal relates to reports that refiners, importers and
distributors, have to submit in the event they have a non-complying
sulfur test result.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: 5.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory.
    Estimated number of respondents: 5 (total).
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 80 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5
CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $8,640 (per year), includes no annualized
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is no increase of hours in the total
estimated respondent burden compared to the ICR currently approved by
OMB. The respondent universe and responses also remained the same in
this collection. After using more accurate numbers to calculate
industry burden and reflecting inflation, there is a change in
respondent cost from $9,200 in the currently approved ICR to $8,640 in
this ICR, totaling a net decrease to the industry cost burden of $560
per year.

    Dated: May 3, 2017.
Byron J. Bunker,
Director, Compliance Division, Office of Transportation and Air
Quality.
[FR Doc. 2017-13655 Filed 6-28-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 17, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14623-14624]
[FR Doc No: 2021-05496]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC21-5-000]

Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725HH);
Comment Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or
FERC) is inviting public comments on the currently approved information
collection FERC-725HH (RF Reliability Standards).

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due April 16,
2021.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-725HH to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) through www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain,
Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. Please
identify the OMB control number (1902-0301) in the subject line. Your
comments should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice in
the Federal Register.
    Please submit copies of your comments to the Commission (identified
by Docket No. IC21-5-000) by any of the following methods:
     eFiling at Commission's Website: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp.
     U.S. Postal Service Mail: Persons unable to file
electronically may mail similar pleadings to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
     Effective July 1, 2020, delivery of filings other than by
eFiling or the U.S. Postal Service should be delivered to Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland
20852.

Instructions

    OMB submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with
submission guidelines at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain; Using the
search function under the ``Currently Under Review field,'' select
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; click ``submit'' and select
``comment'' to the right of the subject collection.
    FERC submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with
submission guidelines at: http://www.ferc.gov. For user assistance,
contact FERC Online Support by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
by phone at:<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll-free).
    Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and
issuances in this docket may do so at http://www.ferc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: FERC-725HH, RF Reliability Standards.
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0301.
    Type of Request: Three-year renewal of FERC-725HH.
    Abstract: This collection of information pertains to the
Commission's compliance with section 215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA)
(16 U.S.C. 824o), which enables the Commission to strengthen the
reliability of the ``bulk-power system.'' \1\ The Commission's
implementation of FPA section 215 involves review and approval of a
system of mandatory Reliability Standards that are established and
enforced by an ``Electric Reliability Organization'' (ERO).\2\ The

Commission has certified the North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) as the ERO.\3\
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    \1\ FPA section 251(a)(1) defines ``bulk-power system'' as
follows: ``(A) facilities and control systems necessary for
operating an interconnected electric energy transmission network (or
any portion thereof); and (B) electric energy from generation
facilities needed to maintain transmission system reliability. The
term does not include facilities used in the local distribution of
electric energy.''
    \2\ FPA section 215(a)(2) defines ``Electric Reliability
Organization'' as ``the organization certified by the Commission
under subsection (c) the purpose of which is to establish and
enforce reliability standards for the bulk-power system, subject to
Commission review.''
    \3\ North American Electric Reliability Corp., 116 FERC ] 61,062
(ERO Certification Order), order on reh'g & compliance, 117 FERC ]
61,126 (2006), aff'd sub nom. Alcoa, Inc. v. FERC, 564 F.3d 1342
(D.C. Cir. 2009).
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    Reliability Standards that the ERO proposes to the Commission may
include Reliability Standards that are proposed to the ERO by a
Regional Entity.\4\ A Regional Entity is an entity that has been
approved by the Commission to enforce Reliability Standards under
delegated authority from the ERO.\5\ On March 17, 2011, the Commission
approved a regional Reliability Standard submitted by the ERO that was
developed by the ReliabilityFirst Corporation (RF).\6\
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    \4\ 16 U.S.C. 824o(e)(4).
    \5\ 16 U.S.C. 824o(a)(7) and (e)(4).
    \6\ Planning Resource Adequacy Assessment Reliability Standard,
Order No. 747, 134 FERC ] 61,212 (2011).
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    RF promotes bulk electric system reliability in the Eastern
Interconnection. RF is the Regional Entity responsible for compliance
monitoring and enforcement in the RF region. In addition, RF provides
an environment for the development of Reliability Standards and the
coordination of the operating and planning activities of its members as
set forth in the RF bylaws.
    There is one regional Reliability Standard in the RF region. The
Commission requests renewal of OMB clearance for that regional
Reliability Standard, known as BAL-502-RF-03 (Planning Resource
Adequacy Analysis, Assessment and Documentation).
    On December 7, 2020, the Commission published a notice in the
Federal Register inviting public comments on this information
collection for 60 days. The Commission received no comments in
response.
    Type of Respondents: Planning coordinators.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: \7\ The estimated burden and cost \8\
are as follows:
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    \7\ Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For
further explanation of what is included in the information
collection burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3.
    \8\ The hourly cost ($77.72 for salary plus benefits) is the
average of mean hourly salaries and benefits for the following
occupations:
     Manager (Occupation Code 11-0000): $94.84/hour
     Engineern (Occupation Code 17-2071): $85.71/hour
     File Clerk (Occupation Code 43-4071): $52.60/hour
    Salary and benefits data are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
at https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm (salaries) and http://www.bls.gov/news.releases/ecee.nr0.htm (benefits).
    \9\ The number of respondents is derived from the NERC
Compliance Registry as of October 2, 2020 for the burden associated
with the proposed regional Reliability Standard BAL-502-RF-03.

                                                          FERC-725HH, RF Reliability Standards
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                                          Number of     Annual number                                              Total annual burden
                Entity                   respondents    of responses    Annual number   Average burden hours &     hours & total annual      Cost per
                                             \9\       per respondent   of responses     cost per response ($)           cost ($)         respondent ($)
                                                  (1)             (2)     (1) * (2) =  (4).....................  (3) * (4) = (5)........     (5) / (1) =
                                                                                (3)                                                                (6)
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Planning Coordinators................               2               1               2  16 hrs.; $1,243.52......  32 hrs.; $2,487.04.....       $1,243.52
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    Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.

    Dated: March 11, 2021.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-05496 Filed 3-16-21; 8:45 am]
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