[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 97 (Tuesday, May 19, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 29938]
[FR Doc No: 2020-10722]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-453-000]

Northwest Pipeline LLC; Notice of Application

    Take notice that on May 8, 2020, Northwest Pipeline LLC
(Northwest), P.O. Box 58900, Salt Lake City, Utah 84158-0900, filed in
Docket No. CP20-453-000, a prior notice request pursuant to Sections
157.205, and 157.216 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's
regulations under the Natural Gas Act, and Northwest's blanket
certificate issued in Docket No. CP82-433-000, for authorization to
abandon its 6-inch-diameter Bellingham Lateral Line (Bellingham Line)
in Whatcom County, Washington. Northwest seeks to abandon in place
approximately 8.3 miles of the Bellingham Line and to remove
approximately 200 feet of the Bellingham Line at the Anderson Creek
crossing where the pipeline has become exposed, all as more fully set
forth in the request that is on file with the Commission and open to
public inspection.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
Richard Stapler, Jr., at<PHONE_NUMBER>, Northwest Pipeline LLC, P.O.
Box 58900, Salt Lake City, Utah 84158 or by email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Any person or the Commission's staff may, within 60 days after
issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule
214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to
intervene or notice of intervention and pursuant to section 157.205 of
the regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205), a protest to the
request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the
proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day
after the time allowed for filing a protest. If a protest is filed and
not withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time for filing a
protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for
authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's
public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of
Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and
state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary
reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations
within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's EA.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenter's will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, and will be
notified of any meetings associated with the Commission's environmental
review process. Environmental commenter's will not be required to serve
copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party
commenters, will not receive copies of all documents filed by other
parties or issued by the Commission and will not have the right to seek
court review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link
at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically may mail
similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in
docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services,
12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.

    Dated: May 13, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 241 (Thursday, December 15, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 77937-77939]
[FR Doc No: 2011-32077]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-1320; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-208-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted
by four reports of retaining cross bolt hardware not fully engaged into
the fuse pins of the forward trunnion lower housing of the main landing
gear (MLG), which could result in an incorrect MLG emergency landing
break-away sequence. This proposed AD would require a detailed
inspection of the fuse pin cross bolts and fuse pins of the left and
right MLG forward trunnion lower housing to verify that the cross bolts
are correctly installed and that there are no missing fuse pins, and
replacement of the fuse pins if necessary. We are proposing this AD to
prevent an incorrect emergency landing MLG break-away sequence, which
could result in puncturing of the wing box and consequent fuel leaks
and an airplane fire. Failure of the fuse pins could also result in a
premature landing gear collapse causing a runway excursion during take-
off or landing.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 30,
2012.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; phone: (206)
544-5000, extension 1; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may
review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Sutherland, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone:
(425) 917-6533; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2011-1320;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-208-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received four reports of retaining cross bolt hardware not
fully engaged into the fuse pins of the MLG forward trunnion lower
housing. Reports indicated the incorrectly installed cross bolts were
found during a scheduled C-check inspection, an MLG replacement, a 4C
inspection, and a hard landing inspection. All findings indicated that
the cross bolt and lock wire were intact, but the cross bolt had not
properly engaged in the fuse pin. The cross bolt and lock wire are used
to prevent the fuse pin from migrating out of position. A migrated or
missing fuse pin in the MLG forward trunnion lower housing can cause
the remaining fuse pins in the MLG forward trunnion upper and lower
housing to wear at a faster rate and also result in possible failure of
the adjacent fuse pins in the MLG forward trunnion upper and lower
housing. Failure of the fuse pins in the MLG forward trunnion upper and
lower housing could result in an incorrect emergency landing MLG break-
away sequence, which will cause the MLG to puncture the wing box and
consequent fuel leaks and possible airplane fire. Failure of the fuse
pins could also result in a premature landing gear collapse causing a
runway excursion during take-off or landing.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-57A0090, dated August
24, 2011. This service information describes procedures for doing a
detailed inspection of the fuse pin cross bolts and fuse pins of the
left and right MLG forward trunnion lower housing to verify that the
cross bolts are correctly

installed and that there are no missing fuse pins, and replacing all
fuse pins in the MLG forward trunnion upper and lower housing with new
fuse pins if necessary.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 166 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per    Cost on U.S.
                  Action                            Labor cost           Parts cost    product       operators
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Detailed Inspection......................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour           $0         $255         $42,330
                                            = $255.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
these replacements.

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                Action                        Labor cost               Parts cost            Cost per product
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Replace fuse pins....................  44 work-hours x $85 per  Between $15,216 and      Between $18,956 and
                                        hour = $3,740.           $52,620.                 $56,360.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2011-1320; Directorate Identifier
2011-NM-208-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 30, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR,
-300, -300ER, and 777F series airplanes; certificated in any
category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by four reports of retaining cross bolt
hardware not fully engaged into the fuse pins of the forward
trunnion lower housing of the main landing gear (MLG), which could
result in an incorrect MLG emergency landing break-away sequence. We
are issuing this AD to prevent an incorrect emergency landing MLG
break-away sequence, which could result in puncturing of the wing
box and consequent fuel leaks and an airplane fire. Failure of the
fuse pins could also result in a premature landing gear collapse
causing a runway excursion during take-off or landing.

 (f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Detailed Inspection and Replacement

    Within 1,125 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a
detailed inspection of

the fuse pin cross bolts and fuse pins of the left and right MLG
forward trunnion lower housing to verify that the cross bolts are
installed correctly and that there are no missing fuse pins, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777-57A0090, dated August 24, 2011. If any cross
bolt of the MLG forward trunnion lower housing is not installed
correctly, or if any fuse pin of the MLG forward trunnion lower
housing is missing: Before further flight, replace all fuse pins in
the MLG forward trunnion upper and lower housing, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
777-57A0090, dated August 24, 2011.

    Note 1:  The service bulletin accomplishment instructions might
refer to other procedures. When the words ``refer to'' are used and
the operator has an accepted alternative procedure, the accepted
alternative procedure can be used to comply with the AD. When the
words ``in accordance with'' are included in the instruction, the
procedure in the design approval holder (DAH) document must be used
to comply with the AD.

 (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO to make
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact James
Sutherland, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (425)
917-6590; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; phone:
(206) 544-5000, extension 1; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 6, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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                 United States Environmental Protection Agency                                                                        Docket Index for                             [EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0746]                                                                  Notice of Proposed Rulemaking                                         Approval, Disapproval, and Limited Approval and Disapproval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; California; Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District; Stationary Source Permits

Category I.  State Implementation Plan Revision Submittals and Related Materials

I-A SIP submittal letter from CARB dated May 8, 2001 I-B Monterey Bay Staff Report dated December 13, 2000 I-C Rule 200 amended on December 13, 2000  I-D Rule 208 amended on December 13, 2000  I-E SIP submittal letter from CARB dated May 31, 2001 I-F Monterey Bay Staff Report dated March 21, 2001 I-G Rule 204 amended on March 21, 2001  I-H Rule 206 amended on March 21, 2001  I-I SIP submittal letter from CARB dated December 12, 2002 I-J Monterey Bay Staff Report dated October 16, 2002 I-K Rule 203 amended on October 16, 2002 I-L Rule 212 amended on October 16, 2002 I-M SIP submittal letter from CARB dated May 12, 2011 I-N Monterey Bay Staff Report dated April 20, 2011 I-O Rule 207 amended on April 20, 2011

Category II.  Federal Register Notices Cited in the Proposed Rule

II-A 52 FR 26148, dated July 13, 1987  II-B 64 FR 35577, dated July 1, 1999 II-C 65 FR 5433, dated February 4, 2000

Category III.	Other Relevant Documents

III-A TSD for NPRM for Monterey Bay Rule Revisions, dated September 29, 2014 III-B MBUAPCD SIP Rule 200, Permits Required, SIP approved July 1, 1999 III-C MBUAPCD SIP Rule 204, Cancellation of Applications, SIP approved July 1, 1999 III-D MBUAPCD SIP Rule 206, Standards for Granting Applications, SIP approved July 13, 1987 III-E MBUAPCD SIP Rule 207, Review of New or Modified Sources, SIP approved February 4, 2000 III-F MBUAPCD SIP Rule 208, Standards for Granting Permits to Operate, SIP approved July 13, 1987 III-G MBUAPCD SIP Rule 212, Public Availability of Emission Data, SIP approved July 13, 1987

IV.	EPA Rulemaking Documents

IV-A Federal Register Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, dated 10-15-14 IV-B Federal Register Notice of Final Rulemaking

Note: Items in Red font have been added to the Index since the proposed rulemaking action.


[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 226 (Wednesday, November 23, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72401-72402]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30207]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP12-152-000.
    Applicants: Northern Natural Gas Company.
    Description: 20111115 Miscellaneous Filing to be effective 12/16/
2011.
    Filed Date: 11/15/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111115-5062.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET on 11/28/2011.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-153-000.
    Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP.
    Description: Negotiated Rates Nov. 2011 Cleanup to be effective 12/
16/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/15/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111115-5131.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET on 11/28/2011.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-154-000.
    Applicants: Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC.
    Description: Amended Negotiated Rate Filing--Devon to be effective
9/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/15/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111115-5158.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET on 11/28/2011.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-155-000.
    Applicants: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: AEP 31836 Negotiated Rate Agreement Filing to be
effective 12/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/16/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111116-5029.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET on 11/28/2011.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-156-000.
    Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP.
    Description: South Jersey 11-16-2011 Negotiated Rate to be
effective 11/16/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/16/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111116-5032.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET on 11/28/2011.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-157-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: 11/16/11 Negotiated Rates--Barclays Bank PLC (HUB) to
be effective 11/15/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/16/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111116-5126.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET on 11/28/2011.

    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.

Filings in Existing Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP11-2571-001.
    Applicants: East Cheyenne Gas Storage, LLC.
    Description: ECGS Compliance Filing to be effective 11/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/15/2011.

    Accession Number: 20111115-5122.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET on 11/28/2011.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-85-001.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Amendment to RP12-85 to be effective 11/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/16/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111116-5043.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET on 11/28/2011.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-1982-001.
    Applicants: Trunkline Gas Company, LLC.
    Description: Compliance with RP11-1982-000 to be effective 11/1/
2011.
    Filed Date: 11/17/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111117-5064.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 29, 2011.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-1983-001.
    Applicants: Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP.
    Description: Compliance with RP11-1983-000 to be effective 11/1/
2011.
    Filed Date: 11/17/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111117-5063.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 29, 2011.

    Any person desiring to protest in any the above proceedings must
file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Regulations (18
CFR 385.211) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, and service can be found at:
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other
information, call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-
8659.

    Dated: November 17, 2011.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.
Deputy Secretary
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The entire transcript of this virtual meeting can be viewed at www.regulations.gov at Docket Number  OSHA-2021-0001-0038

                                MEETING SUMMARY
             OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
         NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
                                   (NACOSH)
                            Tuesday, June 22, 2021

                           U.S. Department of Labor
                           200 Constitution Ave., NW
                            Washington, D.C.  20210

The meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) was called to order by Chairman Anne Soiza at 1:12 p.m., on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  This meeting was held via WebEx and teleconference.  The following committee members and OSHA staff were present:

NACOSH Members
Anne Soiza, Washington Division of Occupational Safety and Health, NACOSH Chair
Michael Belcher, SafetyPro
Leanne Cobb, Palm Beach State College
Kathleen Dobson, Alberici Constructors, Inc.
Amy Harper, National Safety Council
David Heller, AcuTech Consulting Group
Cynthia Lewis, Gulf Coast Safety Institute
Andrew Perkins, Alabama Power Company
Rebecca Reindel, AFL-CIO
Steve Sallman, United Steelworkers
William Walkowiak, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
Patricia Bertsche, PKB Consulting LLC (absent)

OSHA and NIOSH Staff
James S. Frederick, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA
Andrew Levinson, Designated Federal Official, Acting Director, OSHA, Directorate of Standards and Guidance
Lisa Long, Acting Deputy Director, OSHA, Directorate of Standards and Guidance
Carla Marcellus, OSHA, Office of Maritime and Agriculture
Pamela Barclay, OSHA, Office of the Director
Ashley Bieniek-Tobasco, OSHA, Office of Physical Hazards
Jessica Schifano, OSHA, Office of Physical Hazards
Augusta Williams, OSHA, Office of Physical Hazards
Jennifer Levin, Committee Counsel, Office of the Solicitor
Vanessa Myers, Office of the Solicitor
John Howard, Director, NIOSH
John Piacentino, NIOSH Associate Director of Science, NIOSH

Members of the Public
See Attachment 1

                 Opening Remarks, Roll-Call and Introductions
                           Anne Soiza, NACOSH Chair
 Andrew Levinson, Acting Director, OSHA, Directorate of Standards and Guidance

Ms. Soiza called the meeting to order and asked all the members to introduce themselves which served as the roll call including OSHA and SOL staff.  Everyone was present except for Patricia Bertsche.  SOL conducted an ethics review and training for the members.

A motion was made and seconded to accept the meeting minutes of the December 12, 2019, meeting transcript.  The meeting minutes were accepted and entered into the record. OSHA-2021-0001-0032

         National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health Overview
                           Dr. John Howard, Director

Ms. Soiza introduced Dr. John Howard, Director, NIOSH.  Dr. Howard thanked the members and encouraged them to offer up their ideas.  During his PowerPoint presentation, he discussed NIOSH's locations, staff and budget; the agency's prevention research programs such as research in occupational robotics; productive aging and work; maritime safety and health; motor-vehicle work; fatigue research; and workers' compensation studies.  He discussed the agency's extramural research-training program and the various centers funded by NIOSH such as the Total Worker Health centers and the Health Hazard Evaluation Program for frontline workers.  In terms of the COVID-19 response, NIOSH published 30 guidance documents, a number of manuscripts and lots of communication products.  NIOSH conducted field and virtual occupational safety and health support in 27 states and 6 Tribal Nations; held over 220 outreach events; and is working to encourage essential workers to get vaccinated.  He also discussed NIOSH's involvement in two programs  -  Energy Employers Occupational Illness and Compensation Program Act and the World Trade Center Health Program.  (pages 38-60)

The NIOSH presentation by Dr. Howard was entered into the record. OSHA-2021-0001-0033

      Remarks from Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA
                                James Frederick

Mr. Frederick thanked everyone and commented that advisory committees are very important since they bring stakeholders together with a common objective of helping OSHA improve workplace health and safety.  He noted that OSHA celebrated its fiftieth anniversary on April 28, and the improvement in workplace safety and health over the last 50 years, but that there was still a lot of work to do.

Mr. Frederick talked about the President's January 21, 2021 executive order directing OSHA to take several steps to help protect workers from contracting COVID-19.  OSHA revised and issued updated guidance for employers on COVID workplace health and safety in line with the latest science and shape of the pandemic, as well as issued an updated national emphasis program of enforcement on COVID-related workplace safety and health.  He said the agency also issued an emergency temporary standard which is focused on healthcare settings and covers workers most likely to come into contact with someone carrying the virus.  With the pandemic still evolving, Mr. Frederick said that OSHA would continue to monitor progress, variants and other factors in its continued efforts to protect workers.

On the regulatory front, OSHA has added several items to the regulatory agenda such as rule-making on heat illness prevention in indoor and outdoor work settings.  OSHA plans to issue a request for information on this topic, and form a NACOSH work group to help engage stakeholders and better understand current best practices and challenges in occupational heat illness prevention.  The activities outlined in the regulatory agenda emphasize OSHA's renewed commitment to workplace safety and health and return the agency to its core mission that all workers have the safety and health protections they need in the workplace.

Mr. Frederick also discussed the importance of safety and health management systems with real employee involvement and workers receiving training in a language that they understand; working with stakeholders to address the issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion; reestablishing relationships with victims' families; and making sure that OSHA has the resources and staff necessary to achieve its mission.

Mr. Frederick thanked the members and said he looks forward to working with the Committee, and values the input they provide to OSHA and NIOSH. (pages 62-85)

             Occupational Heat Illness Prevention Efforts at OSHA
    Augusta Williams and Ashley Bieniek-Tobasco, Office of Physical Hazards

Ms. Williams and Ms. Bieniek-Tobasco discussed the agency's occupational heat illness prevention efforts and the intention to create a NACOSH work group on this topic.  Ms. Williams noted that the heat campaign, launched in 2011, focuses on educating employers and workers on the dangers of working in hazardous heat.

OSHA is currently working to update its 2011 heat campaign, and since January 2021 the agency has had over 20 calls with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and partners to learn what additional updates and guidance are needed to prevent occupational heat illness.  OSHA has been able to update its current communication products and create some new guidance and communication materials based on these conversations.  OSHA was also made aware of the gaps, questions, and challenges workers and employers are still facing in preventing heat illness at work.  (pages 88-99)

Mr. Levinson discussed the purpose and makeup of a NACOSH workgroup, the charge that would be given to the workgroup, the timeframe which a report and/or recommendations would be due to the full committee for review and discussion, and NACOSH's recommendations to OSHA and NIOSH.  (pages 99-108)

Ms. Bieniek-Tobasco presented a draft list of possible topics for the heat illness prevention workgroup for discussion with the members. (pages 108-115)

The following items were entered into the record:
Heat Illness Prevention Efforts presentation OSHA-2021-0001-0034
NACOSH Heat Illness Prevention Workgroup OSHA-2021-0001-0035
Questions for NACOSH Heat Illness Prevention Workgroup OSHA-2021-0001-0039

             OSHA Safety and Health Programs Maturation Framework
                    Pamela Barclay, Office of the Director

Ms. Barclay discussed the safety and health program maturation framework that OSHA is developing.  The agency is thinking more critically about the components and actions needed to develop and implement a successful safety and health program.  OSHA is developing concrete and actionable tools that small and medium-size employers can use in their workplaces to make progress in improving their safety and health programs.  (pages 148-155)

The SHP Maturation Framework was entered into the record.  OSHA-2021-0001-0036

                     Risk-based Safety and OSHA Discussion
               Lisa Long, Directorate of Standards and Guidance

Ms. Long described OSHA's plan to evaluate an approach called "risk-based safety" and how this approach can help OSHA accomplish its mission.  There is recognition that while overall the rate of occupational injuries and illness has declined, that the rate of serious injuries and fatalities are declining at a slower rate than recordable incidents generally.  OSHA is thinking about how a risk-based approach could help employers prioritize the most significant hazards in their safety and health programs. OSHA also seeks input on how this approach might influence future standard setting. Ms. Long invited NACOSH members to offer their comments about risk-based safety and how NACOSH could assist in this area. (pages 155-171)

The Risk-based Safety presentation was entered into the record.  OSHA-2021-0001-0037

                 Open Discussion, Closing Remarks, Adjournment

Ms. Soiza opened up the meeting to other comments from the members and also gave the public the opportunity to speak.  There were no comments from the public.  Mr. Levinson thanked the four members departing members for their service to the agency and reiterated that OSHA's intent is for NACOSH to be more active than it was in the past.  (pages 187-198)

The meeting was adjourned at 3:51p.m. EST.

I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the foregoing minutes are an accurate summary of the meeting.

Submitted by:

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NACOSH Chair
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Members of the Public

Abigail Poter
AJ Jones
Allison Kramer
Alok Oza
Amanda Edens
Amanda Walker
An Nguyen
Andrew Broadbent
Andrew Court
Reporter
Andrew Delben
Angelica
Ashley
Basil Thompson
BC
Beatrice Benning
Beeta Lashkari
Bill Hamilton
Bill Wessell
Blake Ainsworth
Brad Kushner
Brett Burg
Bruce Lundegren
Bruce Rolfsen
Camryn Tole
Celia Lizard
Channing Smith
Charles Roberson
Charles White
Chason Hale
Cherron
Cheryl Ambrose
Chris Cain
Chuck Crowell
Chuck McCormick
Caitlin McGee
Damon Bonneau
Dan Glucksman
Danielle Meyer
Darcy Wood
David Ailor
David Hickey
David Laross
David Weisaki
Davis Jenkins
Deab Crakis
Denise Pietrowski
Dennis Helka
Donna Clark
Doug Kimmel
Drew Schneider
Ed Gunderson
Elizabeth Dwayne
Elizabeth Stark
Eric Hobbs
Eunice Salcedo
Faye Brefler
Francis Meilinger
Frank Hearl
Gabe Sierra
Gopal Menon
Grace Zapata
Guy Pelland
Guy Riviera
Helen Cleary
Hoffman Carvaialino
Holly Bollin
Inanje Mintz
Ire Rivera
James Davis
James Sullivan
Jamey Wheeler
Jane Thomason
Janet Stark
Jared Robinson
Jason Hill
Jaulo Henriques
Jeffrey Wanko
Jens Svenson
Jessica Leins
Jessica Stone
Jill James
Jim Goldwater
Jin Chong
Jin Imms
Jodie
Jody Richardson
John
John Boling
John De Giovanni
John Lemanski
John Rowe
Jonny
Jonathan
Jonathan Brewer
Jonathan Horton
Jordan Bonfitto
Jose Herrera
Joseph Gurerro
Joseph Samuels
Joshua Aragaki
Joseph St. Peter
Judy Wenzel
Julianne Oggen
Justin Rattey
Katherine Norton
Kathleen Duran
Kathy Dimoff
Katie Wenzel
Keith Nelson
Kelly Hendly
Kelly Knighton
Kenneth Koroll
Kevin Lewis
Kimberly Darby
Kristine Nanasto
Lacey Williams
Laura Liebman
Laura Samus
Lauren Euling
Laurie Shelby
Leina Fausbender
Len Welsh
Lesley Witter
Lindsay
Lindsey Disalvo
Lisa Sam
Lisa Stand
Lisa Weddig
Luke Sass
Medeline Ludwig
Majorie Gonzalez
Marcia Kinter
Margett Kitt
Marisa Schnaith
Majorie McDonald
Mark Cancelosi
Mark Drindise
Mark Fila
Mark Hickok
Marsha Rivera
Martha Duggan
Mary Farian
Matt Leytown
Matt Viohn
Matthew Dobratz
Megan Smith
Micah Smith
Michael Grossman
Michael Oathout
Michele Dominguez
Michelle Newell
Mike McCullion
Nicole Matson
Nigel Ellis
Nina Breakiron
Osman Harva Helena
Patrick Kempest
Paul Gooch
Paul Nason
Paulee Crumbhouse
Phillip Wakelyn
Ram Singhal
Randy Spaciel
Rick Gruyka
Rick Newell
Ricky Bryant
Robert Bagnetto
Robert Perkins
Roger Miksa
Roosevelt Sahvers
Rosalyn Shoeman
Rosemarie Olney
Roslyn Schultz
Sahar Osmon-Sypher
Sarah Korwan
Scott Berg
Scott Ketcham
Scott Wandstrat
Sean Marker
Sean Morris
Shannon Glesing
Skipp Kropp
Stephen Woodshaw
Steve Coleman
Steven Ricca
Steven Wiltshire
Susan Flanagan
Sutton Puglin
Suzanne Kennedy
Tayra Rivera
Terrell Jones
Thad Nosal
Theresa Carter
Thomas Graf
Thomas Messing
Tim Fisher
Tokesha Collins-Wright
Tonya Brown
Verun Badel
Violet Gonzalez
Virginia Battles
Wade Robinson
Warren Patel
Wayne Creasap
Wendy Wickham
William Linneweh
William Zettler